Learning to Learn: How to teach children with learning difficulties or autism to learn

The book features:

• An outline of the principles of 'learning by doing'
• A developmental framework of the cognitive abilities from birth to 60 months
• Detailed descriptions of clearly defined levels & stages
• A huge resource of activities to make special needs children successful learners
• Strategies for adapting games, using variations to maximise learning opportunities and enjoyment
• A practical non-verbal method for working with children, described in non-technical language

Professionals working in special needs settings will find the book extremely useful. It will provide:

• Unique method to teach and engage children with complex needs
• New model of early cognitive development with detailed advice on how to facilitate this
• Foundation for the Early Years curriculum
• Format for a structured assessment
• Lesson planning and observation form

This book will help parents to find appropriate activities to use in the home. It is full of ideas on how to create new learning experiences, and when the child's understanding grows, his behaviour can improve:

• Advice on choosing activities at the right level, which will increase engagement and learning
• Suggestions for adapting everyday toys and equipment for interesting learning activities