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Walk Awhile in My Autism

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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!

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.

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!

The book (walk awhile in my autism) is a training and eductional tool for kids and adults in the Autism spectrum. It is also a mirror gives you the image of yourself being in the other side so you have better understanding of it.

About the show (In Treatment). It is smart, ingenious, and educational, let alone intensely entertaining.

Our local support group is trying to develop a series of sensitivity trainings we can bring to the local public schools, for students and teachers. This book has some great ideas.

As a general education teacher who often works with students with special needs, I am thrilled to have this book as a resource. This past summer, I attended an Autism Institute at the University of San Diego, where I had the opportunity to hear the authors present (or perhaps demonstrate is a better way to describe it). This book provides numerous ideas of how teachers can help students experience how their peers see the world. In my opinion, this is a must have for any educator!