Reaching the Child With Autism Through Art: Practical, "Fun" Activities to Enhance Motor Skills and Improve Tactile and Concept Awareness [Paperback]

Toni Flowers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996

It is no secret that the arts are often underestimated when it comes to education. But author Toni Flowers knows better. Art encourages communication, positive self-image, concept development, spatial relationships, fine-motor skills, and many more facets of healthy child development. In this book, she provides dozens of artistic activities (called "experiences") that will delight children with autism. Notes on each activity page offer helpful do's and don'ts, along with many real-life experiences Toni encountered while working with children on each activity. Give the children in your life the opportunity to express themselves!

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It is no secret that the arts are often underestimated when it comes to education. But author Toni Flowers knows better. Art encourages communication, positive self-image, concept development, spatial relationships, fine-motor skills, and many more facets of healthy child development. In this book, she provides dozens of artistic activities (called “experiences") that will delight children with autism. Notes on each activity page offer helpful dos and don’ts, along with many real-life experiences Toni encountered while working with children on each activity. Give the children in your life the opportunity to express themselves!

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885477236
• ISBN-13: 978-1885477231
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars USEFUL Book that helps with Sensory Integration, January 25, 2003

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This review is from: Reaching the Child With Autism Through Art: Practical, "Fun" Activities to Enhance Motor Skills and Improve Tactile and Concept Awareness (Paperback)

As a mother of an child with autism, I found Reaching the Child with Autism through Art to be indespensible. The activities are fun and simple and don't take expensive supplies. I feel that these type activities were helpful with my son's sensory integration skills, especially tactile awareness. All the activities are tried and true since the author began teaching in 1968 and had extensive experience from which to draw. I would think that any classroom teacher of children on the autism spectrum would find this book useful but as a homeschooling mom it got us through many days.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not userful, September 11, 2009

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P. Shaffor-Tkatch "Chachi" (Hammonton, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reaching the Child With Autism Through Art: Practical, "Fun" Activities to Enhance Motor Skills and Improve Tactile and Concept Awareness (Paperback)

Very disappointed when this book arrived. This is geared for older children and should state that. Certainly not aimed for 3 to 4 years old.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Waste Your Money, March 27, 2008

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S. E. Miller "millese2" (Minersville, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reaching the Child With Autism Through Art: Practical, "Fun" Activities to Enhance Motor Skills and Improve Tactile and Concept Awareness (Paperback)

As an Elementary Art Teacher, I can say to any professional that is on a budget, save your money. This book feels like "jotted" notes in a notebook. Lacks visuals and description. Contains everything you probably already use. Unprofessionally written, unscholarly, lacks resourceful background information and is overall a complete disservice to teachers.