Teaching children about ASD through books
Helping the other children in the classroom to become more aware of the what ASD is and the different behaviours and skills children with ASD possess, can also help increase students' feelings of inclusion in the classroom. Maich and Belcher (2012) suggest that one way teachers can help children with ASD become more accepted in the class is to read a picture book to the students.
Picture books suggested by Maich and Belcher (2012) to promote peer awareness about ASD
Waiting for Benjamin by Alexandra Jessup Altman
Different Like Me by Jennifer Elder
Looking After Louis by Lesley Ely and Polly Dunbar
Ian's Walk by Laurie Lears
Playing by the Rules by Dena Fox Luchsinger
Autism and Me by Ouisie Shapiro
Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson
Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome by Clarabelle van Niekerk
Why Does Izzie Cover her Ears? by Jennifer Veenerdall
Arnie and His School Tools by Jennifer Veenerdall
Other Picture books
Me and My Big Brother by Karlene Reid and Mason Reid
My Friend has Autism by Amanda Doering Tourville
In addition to the use of books specifically on ASD, teachers can also introduce stories and lessons on acceptance in the classroom in general, teaching students about the importance of respecting and accepting difference. Maich and Belcher (2012), suggest stories like like Dr. Seuss' The Sneeches as a possible introduction to difference and discrimination.
Picture books suggested by Maich and Belcher (2012) to promote peer awareness about ASD
Waiting for Benjamin by Alexandra Jessup Altman
Different Like Me by Jennifer Elder
Looking After Louis by Lesley Ely and Polly Dunbar
Ian's Walk by Laurie Lears
Playing by the Rules by Dena Fox Luchsinger
Autism and Me by Ouisie Shapiro
Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson
Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome by Clarabelle van Niekerk
Why Does Izzie Cover her Ears? by Jennifer Veenerdall
Arnie and His School Tools by Jennifer Veenerdall
Other Picture books
Me and My Big Brother by Karlene Reid and Mason Reid
My Friend has Autism by Amanda Doering Tourville
In addition to the use of books specifically on ASD, teachers can also introduce stories and lessons on acceptance in the classroom in general, teaching students about the importance of respecting and accepting difference. Maich and Belcher (2012), suggest stories like like Dr. Seuss' The Sneeches as a possible introduction to difference and discrimination.