The Autism Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers

by Paula Kluth

A practical resource filled with information, tips, and checklists for helping kids with autism This useful, accessible guide offers teachers and parents a better understanding of children on the autism spectrum and provides them with the kinds of support and intervention they need. Written in an easy-to-read checklist format, the book is filled with up-to-date research, practical advice, and helpful resources on a wide range of topics. The book covers five basic information on autism, checklists for parents, checklists for teachers, effective support strategies, and helpful resources.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2009

Reviews

[Meghan Davis strader · Rating 2 out of 5]

Oh goodness. This was a dry book. If you get it, you should definitely look at it as a reference book and not a “how-to” book. Use the table of contents and read one list at a time, not straight through like I did. It will be less painful that way!

[Janey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource to reference again and again.

[Kirsten Em · Rating 4 out of 5]

A few children in my kids' classes at school are on the spectrum and after a few stories coming home about the challenges these children face I realised I really didn't understand what parents and teachers experience. Well worth a read, practical suggestions, clear explanations of the range of behaviours, historical context and importantly a positive reminder that sometimes autism brings gifts to a child too. Lots of further recommended reading, diagnostic tools, useful websites and blogs. I skimmed the section for teachers which contains very practical and helpful suggestions for working with students in class.

[Melissa Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sections of the book that were helpful for me:
Sharing the news with family, advocating for your child, Needs of students with Autism, Building a Supportive Classroom Community, Giving Clear Directions in the Classroom, Helping students to manage homework, Making Within-School Transitions Easier for students, Dont's for working with students with Autism, To keep in mind for school-age children, Recommended Videos & Websites

The book had a lot of information compared to other books I have read. I would recommend it to a friend.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting approach, I was nervous because of the title that this would be more of a negative approach, but I appreciate how it reiterated viewing the whole child and considering each student as an individual. I also appreciated the lists that made it easy to glance and will be helpful in my future use of this book.

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