Kluth, Paula.

"Just give him the whale!" : 20 ways to use fascinations, areas of expertise, and strengths to support students with autism / by Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz. - Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub., c2008. - xiii, 143 p. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-124). "Additional resources focused on strengths, abilities, and interests": (p. 135-143).

To develop a relationship with the student -- To expand social opportunities -- To expand communication skills and opportunities -- To help minimize anxiety -- To plan for inclusive schooling -- To build classroom expertise -- To boost literacy learning -- To comfort -- To inspire career ideas -- To encourage risk taking -- To connect students to standards-based content -- To encourage in-depth study -- To make sense of a confusing world -- To let students shine and showcase talents -- To give students "power" -- To encourage chit-chat -- To boost mathematics skills and competencies -- To teach manners, cooperation, and the expression of empathy -- To encourage greatness -- To make life worth living.

ISBN: 9781557669605 (pbk.) 1557669600 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2007031481

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Autistic children
Autism
Curriculum planning

LC Class. No.: LC4718 / .K577 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 371.94