Foreword by Tony Attwood. Introduction. How to Use this Book. 1. Colours. 2. Shapes. 3. Categories. 4. Numerals. 5. Sequencing and Order. 6. Numbers. 7. Visual Maths Addition. 8. Size Attributes to Compare. 9. Positions. 10. Money. 11. Using Everyday Situations to Teach Maths - Generalising and Making Maths Fun. Conclusion. References. Index.
Making mathematics fun and accessible for children with ASD who struggle with the foundations
Sue Larkey is Director of Autism Consulting & Educational Services in southern Australia. She has taught both as a primary school teacher and as a special education teacher teaching students with ASD in a mainstream and at a specialist autism school. She combines this practical experience with extensive research, having completed a Masters in Special Education and currently undertaking a Doctorate in Education. Sue has spoken at the World Autism Congress and regularly runs workshops on educational strategies for children with ASD. Jo Adkins is the Director of Creating Success, a company which facilitates training seminars on autism spectrum disorders for parents and professionals living or working with children on the autism spectrum. Jo's eldest child was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. She lives in Napier, New Zealand. Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, with over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He is currently Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.
The writers suggest that teachers often struggle with the question
of where to start; this guide is provided as an answer. The "no
nonsense" style of the book mirrors the teaching approach advocated
for the children - clear, deliberate and sequential... The book's
precise approach and the uncomplicated format means that the
programme is not reliant upon a teacher or an academic to deliver,
and can be used in a range of settings. The book is written in a
straightforward manner, using informal language... This is an
easily accessible book which could be used by teachers of various
experience levels, Teaching Assistants and parents. I would
recommend this book to those with an interest in teaching maths in
a practical, sequential manner, who are not concerned with a lack
of underpinning knowledge and analysis.
*The International Journal of Developmental Disabilities*
This is book which aims to take the fear out of learning maths by
teaching it in a very practical manner. Its contents are easily
digestible and it will be of great interest to parents, teachers
and support staff of pupils with ASD and other developmental
delays.
*SNIP*
I have known the authors of these practical and effective
mathematics programmes for many years and I have great admiration
for their insight into the minds and learning styles of children
with an ASD, as well as their knowledge of how to capture the
child's attention and clearly explain mathematical concepts...I
know this is the book that parents and teachers of young children
with an ASD, from severe autism to Asperger's syndrome, have been
seeking for a long time.
*from the foreword by Tony Attwood*
This book is great, a very welcome resource, one that will take the
fear and confusion out of learning mathematics. I often say, 'you
know how so many autistic people are great with numbers? I'm not
one of them!' How I wish it had been around when I was growing up.
Importantly, it shows how to utilise a child's interest. This is
where our hearts are, this is how we learn best. This book will
open doors for so many children and set them up for life-long
learning. It's magic.
*Dr Wendy Lawson, author of Life Behind Glass: A Personal Account
of Autism Spectrum Disorder*
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