Walk Awhile in My Autism [Paperback]

Kate McGinnity (Author), Nan Negri (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2005

A manual of sensitivity presentations to promote understanding of people on the autism spectrum.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge Book Review Press (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966037642
• ISBN-13: 978-0966037647
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Very powerful! Excellent Ways to help others understand differences, October 25, 2005

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Rhonda (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walk Awhile in My Autism (Paperback)

I saw Kate and Nan at an autism conference this past summer. One of my goals was to find a way to help my son's peers understand him better. I came home and designed a program to match my son's peer's needs. We used the survey in this book to find out what questions the kids in my son's class had (5th grade). We used "the spelling test" (The kids are still talking about this one!) This book helped me design a program that has helped my son's peers accept him and include him. Since our presentation, we have had other school districts call asking us to come present to them. (We also had our assistant principal call and ask if we would provide training to the staff!) What a book. Not only to help others walk awhile in autism but to make them aware of others differences, regardless of the label. (as well as make them aware of the similarities.) One child responded by saying "I did not know I have so much in common with Zach!" Anyone who wants ideas on who to help others to be understanding of others differences, this book is for you!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A one-of-a-kind book of activities to help teach neurotypical students about autism spectrum disorder, January 18, 2007

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Autism Society Of NC "www.autismbookstore.com" (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walk Awhile in My Autism (Paperback)

Written by experienced teachers and trainers, this unique and important guide contains 18 experiential activities that can be used to teach neurotypical students how individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) perceive the world around them. It is the authors' view that sensitivity strategies taught to neurotypical peers will have a lifelong positive effect, and the activities included can be used with students of all ages. Each activity is presented with a complete description, set up guidelines, materials and space requirements, and related key points. The exercises address issues such as: celebrating diversity; cognitive styles; feeling stuck; sensory differences; being excluded; social barriers; and giving and receiving help. Personal stories and quotes from persons with ASD are provided throughout the book, and tips on how to modify activity content and presentation are also included. These innovative strategies can be utilized in a variety of settings, and this guide is a must-have resource for parents, educators, and others who are interested in teaching children awareness, compassion, and helping skills.

5.0 out of 5 stars Having the Experience of Autism Speaks Volumes, April 6, 2011

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Judy Endow - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walk Awhile in My Autism (Paperback)

This is a great book allowing people to "try on" a bit of the experience of autism by simply following the directions in the lesson plans. The idea is to replicate the experience of a person with autism in the bodies of the audience allowing the experience to inform their understanding of the person with autism. I've used this with all age audiences to lead them to an effective awareness of those with autism and would highly recommend it to others!