Just Give Him the Whale!

Informationen zum Autor Paula Kluth, Ph.D., is one of today's most popular and respected experts on autism and inclusive education. Through her work as an independent consultant and the high-energy presentations she gives to professionals across the country, Dr. Kluth helps educators and families create responsive, engaging schooling experiences for students with disabilities and their peers, too. An internationally respected scholar and author, Dr. Kluth has written or cowritten several books for Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., including You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom, Second Edition (2010); Pedro's Whale (2010); From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks: 100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Classrooms (2010); A Is for All Aboard! (2010); A Land We Can Share: Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism (2008); and Just Give Him the Whale!: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism (2008). Klappentext Co-written by autism expert Kluth! this guide helps teachers use the deep fascination of students with autism as positive teaching tools. Includes case stories! recommendations based on the authors research! and guidelines on incorporating student strengths and interests in classroom design and planning. Zusammenfassung Using case stories and recommendations based on the authors' research! this book helps teachers to think differently about the so-called ""unusual! repetitive! or severely limited activities and interests"" of children with autism. Inhaltsverzeichnis Develop a Relationship with the Student; Expand Social Opportunities; Expand Communication Skills and Opportunities; Help Minimize Anxiety; Plan for Inclusive Opportunities; Build Classroom Expertise; Boost Literacy Learning; Comfort; Inspire Career Ideas; Encourage Risk-taking; Connect Students to Standards-based Content; Encourage In-depth Study; Make Sense of a Confusing World; Encourage Greatness; Make Life Worth Living. ...

Autorentext

Paula Kluth, Ph.D., (she/her) is a consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. She is a former K-12 special educator who has served as a classroom teacher, co-teacher, and inclusion facilitator. Paula has also been a university professor and taught courses on both inclusion and disability studies. Most recently, Paula's work has centered on helping teachers and administrators educate all students in their schools and classrooms. She also frequently works with families and advocacy groups to support goals related to inclusion. In addition to inclusive education and autism, her professional interests include universal design for learning, co-teaching, and educating students with complex support needs.

Paula is the author or coauthor of 15 other titles including Universal Design Daily, 30 Days to the Co-Taught Classroom (with Dr. Julie Causton), Don't We Already Do Inclusion?: 100 Ideas for Improving Inclusive Schools, and Just Give Him the Whale: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism (with Dr. Patrick Schwarz). She is also the author of a few books for children, including Coaster, a story of a puppy with wonderful wheels.

You can find out more about Paula's work by visiting her web site, www.inclusionrules.com, or by connecting with her on social media (@paulakluth). Check out our spotlight on Paula Kluth! Discover downloadable tip sheets and watch a video Q&A. Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D., is Professor of Diversity in Learning & Teaching for National-Louis University, Chicago. A dynamic author and motivational speaker, Dr. Schwarz is also Chief-Executive Officer of Creative Culture Consulting, LL. His books From Disability to Possibility: The Power of Inclusive Classrooms (Heinemann, 2007; and "Just Give Him the Whale!" 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise and Strengths to Support Students with Autism (2008) have inspired teachers nationwide to reconceptualize inclusion in ways that help all children. Dr. Schwarz's professional focus is furthering education and services that promote the status of individuals with a range of support needs. He works to facilitate successful engagement in carious environments, allowing people to make contributions and develop experiences that are meaningful to them.

Klappentext

Co-written by autism expert Kluth, this guide helps teachers use the deep fascination of students with autism as positive teaching tools. Includes case stories, recommendations based on the authors research, and guidelines on incorporating student strengths and interests in classroom design and planning.

Zusammenfassung
Using case stories and recommendations based on the authors' research, this book helps teachers to think differently about the so-called ""unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests"" of children with autism.

Inhalt
Develop a Relationship with the Student; Expand Social Opportunities; Expand Communication Skills and Opportunities; Help Minimize Anxiety; Plan for Inclusive Opportunities; Build Classroom Expertise; Boost Literacy Learning; Comfort; Inspire Career Ideas; Encourage Risk-taking; Connect Students to Standards-based Content; Encourage In-depth Study; Make Sense of a Confusing World; Encourage Greatness; Make Life Worth Living.