Autism and Understanding - Couverture souple

Walter Solomon; Chris Holland; Mary Middleton

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1446209245 ISBN 13 : 9781446209240

Editeur : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Autism and Understanding The personal account of the journey to adulthood of a person with autism, plus the account of a particular type of therapy which allows learning to develop. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The author sets out an approach based on Dr Geoffrey Waldon's philosophy of the development of understanding, which centres on helping children learn how to learn.

The book includes:

- The inspirational and well documented story of the author's son, diagnosed at two with autism and as 'basically sub-normal', now a successful professional with a wife and child.

- An introduction to Geoffrey Waldon's theory and working methods.

- Testimony from parents and teachers, covering autism and a range of learning difficulties.

This book does not offer a 'miracle cure' for autism, although the author aims to counteract the prevailing view that autism is a lifetime condition. The author demonstrates that with the appropriate intervention, children with autism - and other special needs - can gain a fuller understanding of the world and learn to take a constructive and contributing place in it.

Revue de presse :

A regular one hour lesson using the Waldon Approach can have a significant and lasting impact. It is refreshingly low-tech, and complements and reinforces the student's learning and activities throughout the rest of their day. But, most important, it provides a framework for understanding how children learn and how children who have difficulties might be helped. --Peter Bowker, Teacher of the Waldon Approach

Geoffrey's theories were about development and learning and they were applicable to everyone at every stage of life. Although his ideas were actually far broader, he became identified with learning disabilities and with autism. But anyone, from any culture or of any age, could benefit. --John Gooding, Teacher of the Waldon Approach

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1446209245
• ISBN 13: 9781446209240
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240