Learners on the Autism Spectrum: Preparing Educators and Related Practitioners

A revised and expanded third edition of a foundational text for educators, therapists, and care providers to support diverse learners on the autism spectrum, with a greater emphasis on the intersection of neurodevelopmental differences with ethnicity, race, culture, language, gender expression, and socioeconomic experiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This third edition serves as a fundamental text that has undergone extensive updating and expansion to equip educators, therapists, and other care providers with essential knowledge and practical skills to support diverse learners on the autism spectrum. Spanning a wide range of fundamental topics, this edited volume incorporates fresh insights and approaches that are crucial for comprehending the ever-evolving field of autism. In addition to new chapters authored by esteemed experts, including individuals who identify as autistic, this revision emphasizes the intersection of neurodevelopmental differences with factors such as ethnicity, race, culture, language, gender expression, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The diverse disciplines and perspectives presented lay the groundwork for understanding how these students learn and the most effective methods to deliver effective teaching, therapy, and social support. By providing readers with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills, this book empowers them to apply reflective and humanistic practices that prioritize the preferences, strengths, and values of autistic learners from diverse backgrounds.

Weight: 806g
Dimension: 208 x 281 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032428185
Edition number: 3 ed