Autism and Understanding: The Waldon Approach to Child Development - Brossura

Walter Solomon; Chris Holland; Mary Middleton

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ISBN 10: 1446209245 ISBN 13: 9781446209240

Casa editrice: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2012

Riassunto

This book does not offer a 'miracle cure' for autism, although the authors aim to counteract the prevailing view that autism is a lifetime condition. Authors Walter Solomon, Chris Holland and Mary Jo Middleton demonstrate that with the appropriate intervention, children with autism – and other special needs – can gain a fuller understanding of the world and learn to take a constructive and contributing place in it.

The authors set out an approach based on Dr. Geoffrey Waldon's philosophy of the development of understanding, which centers on helping children learn how to learn. The Waldon Approach is presented through accounts of how it has helped to enrich many lives.

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A regular one hour lesson using the Waldon Approach can have a significant and lasting impact. It is refreshingly low-tech, and complements and reinforces the student's learning and activities throughout the rest of their day. But, most important, it provides a framework for understanding how children learn and how children who have difficulties might be helped. --Peter Bowker, Teacher of the Waldon Approach

Geoffrey's theories were about development and learning and they were applicable to everyone at every stage of life. Although his ideas were actually far broader, he became identified with learning disabilities and with autism. But anyone, from any culture or of any age, could benefit. --John Gooding, Teacher of the Waldon Approach

Contenuti:

Early Days 1968-1972
School Years 1972-1987
College Years, UK and Israel 1987-1998
Work and Marriage 1998-2011
The Waldon Theory of Child Development and the Waldon Approach
Centres Influenced by Geoffrey Waldon
Case Studies of Children on the Autistic Spectrum
Not Only for Autism - More Case Studies
Functional Reading: A Special Orientation of the Approach

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• Editore: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1446209245
• ISBN 13: 9781446209240
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 240