The conversation train : a visual approach to conversation for children on the autism spectrum

Resource Information

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Label

The conversation train : a visual approach to conversation for children on the autism spectrum

Title remainder

a visual approach to conversation for children on the autism spectrum

Statement of responsibility

Joel Shaul

Creator

• Shaul, Joel

Contributor

• Shaul, Joel

Author

• Shaul, Joel

Subject

• trueAutism spectrum disorders
• trueConversation
• Autistic children -- Education
• Autism in children -- Treatment

Language

eng

Summary

This inventive colour picture book uses the metaphor of a train to teach basic conventions of conversation to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Engines are like greetings; they get the train going. Freight wagons are like different speakers' turns; it is good to have at least a few when you are in conversation. A set of points guiding a train from one track to another is like a tactful change in the topic of conversation. When a conversation veers off-topic it is like a derailed train. As well as attractive colour photographs of trains, the book contains engaging photocopiable worksheets and colouring pages to help promote skill generalisation. This highly visual approach to conversation is ideally suited to children with ASDs aged approximately 5-13

Cataloging source

SALS

Dewey number

371.94

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary form

non fiction

Target audience

general