1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism

"Anyone browsing autism books might question that two authors could amass this many ideas and that all of them would be ‘great,’ but this book delivers.” — from the Foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin

Over 1800 try-it-now tips, eye-opening perspectives, and time-saving strategies abound in this revised edition of the 2004 multi-award-winning  book that has been read and reread again and again by hundreds of thousands of people in fourteen languages around the world. Readers can easily find explanations and solutions that speak to the diverse spectrum of developmental levels, learning styles, and abilities inherent in autistic children, at home, at school, and in the community.

Ideas are offered in six domains: Sensory Integration, Communication and Language, Behavior, Daily Living, Thinking Social, Being Social, and Teachers and Learners. The Table of Contents details more than 330 subjects, making it easy to quickly pinpoint needed information.

Accessible ideas that don’t require expensive devices or hours of time to implement.Relatable ideas and solutions to situations that most parents, educators, and/or family members will recognize.Functional ideas that help prepare the autistic child for a meaningful adulthood.

Awards for 1001 Great Ideas:
Winner of the Eric Hoffer Book Award for Legacy NonfictionWinner of the American Legacy Book Award for Education/Academic Winner of the American Legacy Book Award for Parenting and RelationshipsSilver medal, Independent Publishers Book AwardsGold award, Mom’s Choice AwardsFinalist, American Legacy Book Awards, Cross-genre Nonfiction Teachers Choice Award, Learning magazine