Forest School and Autism

A Practical Guide

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

Forest School's innovative outdoor approach offers specific benefits to learners with autism, including increased social skills, raised self-esteem and improved sensory function. This guide raises autism awareness amongst practitioners by providing practical and easy-to-follow advice for adapting Forest School activities for those with autism.For those coming from a mainstream Forest School background, the author offers an introduction to autism and shows what Forest School can offer people with autism - both children and adults - with first-person accounts that highlight its success with this group. The guide gives advice on the social and sensory benefits, offers practical advice on safety and on how to set up a Forest School and finally presents specific activities to be incorporated into practitioners' routines.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-04-19
Mått:152 x 228 x 16 mm
Vikt:340 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN:9781785922916

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Michael James is a Forest School Practitioner based in Somerset, UK. He has been supporting autistic people for 25 years and has presented workshops and talks for the Forest School Association. His work was recognised with a finalist's place in the 2015 Laing Buisson Awards.

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I was newly informed, challenged, provoked and importantly made to chuckle through the book. I hope this ends up on all Forest School, indeed any outdoor, practitioner's shelves, and in their hands! This should be seen as part of more autistic inclusive discussions within the whole learning sector.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction; 1. What is Forest School?; 2. What is Autism?; 3. The Benefits of Forest School; 4. Preparation! Preparation! Preparation!; 5. Communication; 6. Social Interaction; 7. Forest School and the Sensory Environment; 8. Staying Safe; 9. Setting Up a Forest School; 10. Forest School Activities; Resources