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Packed with inspiring ideas and tips that can be used with any curriculum and on any budget, Homeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndrome explains how to design a varied study programme built around the child's own interests, making use of simple material as well as computers and on-line resources. Parents planning to homeschool their child with ......Product Identifiers
PublisherKingsley Publishers, Jessica
ISBN-101843107619
ISBN-139781843107613
eBay Product ID (ePID)6073142
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages272 Pages
Publication NameHomeschooling the Child with Asperger Syndrome : Real Help for Parents Anywhere and on Any Budget
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPhysician & Patient, Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Référence, Homeschooling
Publication Year2004
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorLise Pyles
Subject AreaEducation, Psychology, Medical
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight14.8 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2003-025161
Reviews'If you need help in deciding if you should homeschool your child with Asperger Syndrome, or if you just need some help getting started, this book could be a good starting point.'- Practical Homeschooling'An excellent book overall that takes a clear look at what it means to live and deal with an Asperger's child throughout the 'school age' years. Family histories lend weight to the theoretical methods suggested and ideas for home educating these special children and teenagers are clearly stated. Of real use are the websites and games giving activities that are particularly suited to Aspergers children. The ideas and suggestions are excellent. A book I would recommend for its straight forward approach and ideas.' - Education Otherwise'Packed with inspiring ideas and tips that can be used with any curriculum and on any budget.'- Autism US, An excellent book overall that takes a clear look at what it means to live and deal with an Asperger's child throughout the 'school age' years. Family histories lend weight to the theoretical methods suggested and ideas for home educating these special children and teenagers are clearly stated. Of real use are the websites and games giving activities that are particularly suited to Aspergers children. The ideas and suggestions are excellent. A book I would recommend for its straight forward approach and ideas., If you need help in deciding if you should homeschool your child with Asperger Syndrome, or if you just need some help getting started, this book could be a good starting point.
Dewey Edition22
Target AudienceElementary/High School
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal371.92
Lc Classification NumberRj506.A9p953 2004
Table of ContentForeword. Acknowledgments. Preface. 1. Should You Homeschool Your Child with Asperger Syndrome? 2. Developing Your Plan. 3. Some Family Models. 4. Where Academics Meets Asperger. 5. Unit Studies. 6. Making Your Own Learning Tools. 7. The Computer. 8. The Older Teen. 9. What Else Do I Need to Know? 10. Final Thoughts. Appendix 1: Asperger and Homeschooling Resources. Appendix 2: General Homeschooling Resources. Appendix 3: Social Skills. Appendix 4: Facial Expressions. Appendix 5: Idioms. Appendix 6: Sample High School Transcript (US). Appendix 7: Books, Software, DVDs, Games, Toys. Appendix 8: Finances of Homeschooling. Bibliography. Subject Index. Name Index