Add To Cart
or checkout with
Title: Homeschooling the Child with Autism: Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professionals Ask By: Patricia Schetter, Kandis Liighthall Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 272 Vendor: Jossey-Bass, Inc Publication Date: 2009 | Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches) Weight: 14 ounces ISBN: 0470292563 ISBN-13: 9780470292563 Stock No: WW292563 |
Homeschooling the Child with Autism
This practical, highly accessible guide answers parents' and professionals' questions about teaching children with autism spectrum disorders at home. The book helps parents decide whether to homeschool and guides them through the process of beginning and maintaining an effective homeschool program. All the essential questions are addressed, such as:
The book also contains tips and suggestions from real-life parents who have successfully homeschooled their children with ASD and includes lists of helpful resources for homeschoolers.
Praise for Homeschooling the Child with Autism
"Practical advice and a wealth of resources.…This book provides a beacon of hope to families struggling with educational options for their child." SALLY OZONOFF, PH.D., endowed professor, University of California, Davis, M.I.N.D. Institute
"A must-read for parents and teachers who need guidance and encouragement while teaching children with ASD." CATHY STENZEL, mother of a son with autism
The book also contains tips and suggestions from real-life parents who have successfully homeschooled their children with ASD and includes lists of helpful resources for homeschoolers.
"This is an excellent sourcebook helping parents make informed decisions about homeschooling their children with ASD. Parents will learn how to schedule lessons across the day to incorporate social and academic learning in an environment that balances sensory and mental health needs. All parents, even those not considering homeschooling, will fi nd this book helpful, as it encourages us to foster active learning in the home environment."
—Michelle Garcia Winner, founder of the Social Thinking treatment approach and speech language pathologist, San Jose, CA
"A must read for parents and teachers who need guidance and encouragement while teaching children with ASD!"
—Cathy Stenzel, mother of son with autism
"I appreciated reading well-researched information on the home school experience that actually follows the rules."
—Diane Youtsey, director of special education, Eureka (CA) Union School District
"This book is a ‘life-line’ to parents who homeschool children with autism. The authors have wonderful insight, recommendations, and thoughtful ideas for these parents."
—Debbie Baehler, autism specialist, Lassen County (CA) Offi ce of Education
What would you like to know about this product? Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and we'll answer you in the next 24-48 hours.
If you need immediate assistance regarding this product or any other, please call 1-800-CHRISTIAN to speak directly with a customer service representative.