The Little Class with the Big Personality

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.