Just Give Him The Whale!. 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism
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Manufacturer: Paul H Brookes Publishing
Author: Paula Kluth
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 2008-02-28
Publisher: Paul H Brookes Publishing
Label: Paul H Brookes Publishing
Number Of Pages: 143
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Tons of great ideas 
2008-05-06
Great book-- filled with dozens of examples and has ideas on using fascinations to calm, comfort, inspire, teach literacy and math, and support social skills & communication efforts. Lots of good stories too and applications for elementary and secondary classrooms. My friend recommended it to me & now I am recommending it to both parents and teachers.
A whale of a great book! 2008-04-06
Kluth and Schwarz have done it again! They have authored another easy to read and immensely helpful book on the heels of "You're Welcome." The primary tenants of "You're Welcome" - specifically collaboration, differentiation, adaptation and positive behavior supports - all carry forward into the world of students with fascinations, passions and interest areas. Even though this text is focused on students with autism as an attribute, readers will find that it is tremendously helpful with a wide range of individuals who have fascinations, passions and strong interests with or without disabilities. Similarly, even though this text is directed towards educators, others, such as parents, family members, advocates and even employers can and will find wonderful ways to connect with and support people who have fascinations, passions and strong interests. Thanks you for another great book. I'm looking forward to reading the companion children's book about Pedro and his whale and to sharing it with the children in my life.
Paula Kluth has done it again! 2008-04-03
Paula Kluth has done it again! Co-writing with Patrick Schwartz, she has created another valuable, useful guide for teachers. "Just Give Him the Whale" provides information on what teachers can do to help students who have "deep, consuming fascinations" to increase communication, reduce anxiety, facilitate inclusion, and learn academic content.
It did leave me wanting more in-depth information about how the ideas presented could be expanded for general use in the classroom; the book had many short and specific examples. However, I found that the ideas presented were very relevant and practical for both general education and special education teachers. I believe that if the ideas were used, it would help increase student motivation, reduce many challenging behaviors, and help create a positive, caring classroom community. According to "Just Give Him the Whale," all of this can be done in a way that is positive and respectful to students with autism.
Nicole Caldwell, M.Ed.
Editor of Positively Autism
