Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew - Paperback

Winner of the IPBA Gold Medal for Nonfiction Series

Winner of the Eric Hoffer Book Award for Reference/Education

In this exciting companion to the beloved classic Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, the unique perspective of an autistic child's voice describes for teachers, in the classroom and in the larger community, how to understand thinking and processing patterns common in autism, how to shape an environment conducive to their learning style, and how to communicate with autistic learners of all ages in functional, meaningful ways. It's the guidebook every educator and family member, worldwide, needs to create effective and inclusive settings where child and adult are both teachers and learners.

This vibrantly updated and expanded edition includes an imaginative, all-new guide adaptable for group discussion, self-reflection, or self-expression, an afterword from the author's autistic son, and added perspective from autistic adults about their experiences in education.

• Gold Medal, Independent Publisher Book Awards, Nonfiction Series (with Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew)
• Winner, Eric Hoffer Book Awards, Reference/Education
• American Book Fest Best Book Award finalist, Education
• Chanticleer International Book Awards finalist, Instruction and Insight
• Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist, Education
• Foreword Book of the Year finalist, Education