Land We Can Share: Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism

by Paula Kluth

Teachers are going to love this book! Passionate and practical, it moves beyond "sight words" and other functional literacy skills and provides the know-how for bringing quality, meaningful literacy instruction to students with autism. Authored by respected, dynamic scholars in autism and literacy, the book breaks new ground as it focuses specifically on ways in which educators can improve literacy outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders in Grades K–12 classrooms. Teachers will







This guidebook brings cutting-edge literacy concepts to special educators who are already familiar with autism but may not have specific training in teaching reading skills and is an essential "literacy meets autism" primer for general educators and reading specialists. For all readers, the book underscores the ways in which literacy can help every learner achieve a more fulfilling, rich, and inclusive academic life."

Genres: Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Education, Nonfiction

248 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2007

Reviews

[Kristylemmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

These women could be commended for their passion for teaching literacy to students with autism alone. They back up their enthusiasm with a well-researched book full of practical ideas and strategies. Both are experienced educators and a bulk of their research involved studying the writing of published authors with autism. Their suggestions would benefit numerous types of learners. I love this book, I burned through one highlighter and countless post-it flags as I read.
A must-read for anyone responsible for educating a child with autism.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit of a tough read at time but I appreciate the inclusion of the different perspectives of individuals living with autism. Very insightful and useful for educators and parents.

[Sharie Garn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful. Research based.