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Little Class with the Big Personality: Experiences of Teaching a Class o

f Young Children with Autism
  • ISBN-13: 9781843103080
  • Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
  • By Fran Hunnisett
  • Price: AUD $40.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 16/03/2005
  • Format: Paperback 152 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Autism & Asperger's Syndrome [MJNA]
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First Class – Autism in the Classroom is an honest account of the day-to-day challenges faced by the teacher of seven very different autistic children. The author's creative, accessible approach invites the reader to look beyond the stereotypes of mainstream schooling and explore the experience of teaching a lively class of children with autism.The author provides an insight into the hopes and concerns of parents as their children begin their educational journey. Some of the parents share their anxieties about handing over the care of their son or daughter to an unknown teacher in these early years, and their worries about placing them in the potentially threatening classroom environment, trusting that their child will be understood, accepted and liked.This book provides a professional and highly readable overview of an early-years class for children with autism for both educators and parents. Ultimately, it is a celebration of the personalities of children with autism.
Preface. The Illustrations. Introduction: No Rainman. 1. The Runner. 2. Our Little Princess. 3. The Philosopher. 4. The Water-baby. 5. Tigger - with Extra Bounce. 6. The Diplomat. 7. The Wind-up Merchant. Postscript - A Note to Educators. Appendix 1. Fun Books to Appeal to Your Child. Appendix 2. References and Further Reading on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Appendix 3. Organisations / Therapies. References. Index.
Teacher Hunnisett lets us into the classroom and the lives of seven autistic children she had the honour to teach for three years in a school in the north of England. Hunnisett lovingly and honestly describes her experiences with each child and his or her parents, and how they developed a strong sense of community. She reminds us that even in this later time of standardized tests and target setting that children, parents, and teachers can create an accepting and effective educational environment focussed on the best teachers of all, the children. A student provides the charming illustrations.
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