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One of the most popular, practical, and trusted books on inclusive education, this bestselling guide is now in a fully updated third edition—perfect for K–12 educators teaching the growing number of students on the autism spectrum. Created by Paula Kluth, a former teacher and celebrated inclusion expert who works with teachers and families nationwide, this book gives educators sensitive new ways to see autistic students and instantly useful strategies for teaching and welcoming them in general education classrooms.
Both pre- and in-service educators will find the up-to-date research and ready-to-use tips they need to make schools safe, accessible, and appropriately challenging for learners on the autism spectrum. Drawing on decades of experience, Paula Kluth offers a comprehensive, real-world guide to supporting autistic students—from big-picture guidance on the law, planning, and collaboration to the practical details of classroom arrangement, teaching strategies, and positive behaviour supports. With a clear focus on the strengths, gifts, and perspectives of autistic learners, the book prominently features the voices of autistic people and their families and includes their valuable ideas and insights.
A professional resource and textbook that teachers will keep forever, this new edition of “You’re Going to Love this Kid!” is the ultimate guide to supporting autistic students and meeting each learner’s individual needs in the inclusive classroom.
What's new:
Topics covered include:
Chapter 1 Autism
Chapter 2 Inclusive Schools
Chapter 3 The Role of the Teacher
Chapter 4 The Family-School Partnership - With Eileen Yoshina
Chapter 5 The Comfortable Classroom - With Paula Aquilla
Chapter 6 Friendships, Social Relationships, and Belonging
Chapter 7 Communication Skills, Competencies, and Relationships
Chapter 8 Literacy Teaching and Learning - With Kelly Chandler-Olcott
Chapter 9 Behavior: Rethinking Challenges and Creating Supports
Chapter 10 Lessons for All: Using UDL to Plan, Teach, and Assess
Chapter 11 Teaching Strategies - With Christi Kasa
Chapter 12 Collaboration in Classrooms and Beyond
""You're going to Love This Kid" is undoubtedly the book I recommend MOST often to educators lucky enough to be supporting an Autistic student. This groundbreaking book positions Autistic people and their voices and inclusive classrooms at the non-negotiable center of the book. This book asks educators to presume competence of students, as it simultaneously presumes the competence of educators.
If you are lucky enough to be supporting a student with Autism in an inclusive class (or plan to) you NEED this book on your desk! The practical nature of this human centered masterpiece by Paula Kluth is unmatched by any expert in the field of Autism.
I, however, LOVE the third edition EVEN more! Because it offers:
• New organization discussion questions and advanced organizers
• New illustrations – because we love a visual support
• New voices of autistic people- new perspectives to consider
• nnovative ways to think about individual identities and family identities
• New collaborations and new ideas!
• AND SO much more!""
- Julie Causton, Ph.D.
"Paula Kluth does it again! Just when you think it couldn’t get better, Paula gives us even more inclusive strategies, tips, resources, and insight into supporting autistic students in the classroom. A must-have for every teacher!"
- Nicole Eredics, M.Ed.
