Geneva Centre International Symposium on Autism 2010
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Concurrent Session 16 - Just Give Him the Whale: Using Passions, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism
Track
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November 5, 2010
Program Code:
190
Date:
Friday, November 5, 2010
Time:
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
EST
Location:
106
SPEAKER
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Dr. Paula Kluth is a teacher, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. Paula is a former special educator who has served as a classroom teacher and inclusion facilitator. Her research and professional interests include differentiating instruction and supporting students with autism and significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
She is the author or co-author of eight books including “You’re Going to Love This Kid”: Teaching Students with Autism in Inclusive Classrooms ; Access to Academics: Critical Approaches to Inclusive Curriculum, Instruction, and Policy,
A Land We Can Share: Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism; Joyful Learning: Active and Collaborative Learning in the Inclusive Classroom; You’re Welcome: 30 Innovative Ideas for Inclusive Schools; Just Give Him the Whale: 20 Ways to Support & Honor the Passions & Interests of Students with Autism; and From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks: 100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Inclusive Classrooms. Paula is also the director of a documentary film titled “We Thought You’d Never Ask”: Voices of People with Autism.
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Description
Outline of Presentation:
Too often, the passions or favorites of students with autism are seen as problematic. In this presentation, Dr. Kluth will explore how honoring fascinations and using them as tools can help teachers calm, comfort, teach, inspire, and connect with their students with autism labels.