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: Hardback
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 new directions in research and practice that are crucial for understanding the ever-evolving field of autism. In addition to featuring new chapters authored by esteemed experts, including those who identify as autistic, this revision emphasizes the intersection of neurodevelopmental differences with factors such as ethnicity, race, culture, language, gender expression, and socioeconomic experiences. The diverse disciplines and perspectives presented herein establish a foundation for understanding how these students learn and the most effective approaches to delivering effective teaching, therapy, and social support. By providing readers with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills, this book equips them with the ability to competently apply reflective and humanistic practices that prioritize the preferences, strengths, and values of autistic learners from diverse backgrounds.

Weight: 775g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032446486
Edition number: 3 ed