What’s the Difference?: Building on Autism strengths, skills, and talents in your classrooms

What’s the difference between teaching our students and our autistic students? Not much. This practical book argues that all students are unique. It focuses on integrating teaching autistic students into the teaching practice of the whole class. Based on extensive classroom experience, this highly readable book is full of anecdotes about engaged students growing in their learning. Lesson plans and checklists throughout the book help teachers get to know autistic students and help them with school work, emotional regulation, communication, socializing, and staying safe. This timely book champions getting rid of labels so teachers can know every student as an individual.

Key Selling Points

How to teach autistic students and improve the learning experience for all students Techniques to help teachers prepare for and get to know autistic students Anecdotes from real classrooms supported by relevant research Lesson plans and checklists throughout the book help implement strategies Comprehensive approach to supporting school work, emotional regulation, communication, socializing and staying safe