Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew - Paperback

by Ellen Notbohm (Author), Veronica Zysk (Editor)

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.

Continuously in print since 2006, and translated into multiple languages, Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew brings fresh perspective to a new generation of educators and autistic learners.

• 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

Author Biography

Ellen Notbohm's internationally renowned work has
informed, has informed, inspired, and delighted millions
in more than twenty languages. In addition to her four popular
award-winning books on autism and her multiple-award winning novel The River by Starlight, her articles and posts on such diverse subjects as history, genealogy, baseball, writing and community affairs have appeared in major publications, and captured audiences on every continent.