Just Give Him the Whale!: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism

What a great book. How can you use special interests to learn all subjects in school. Reminds me that if the child is not learning the way you are teaching, teach them in a way they will learn! Practical ideas for all students.

I work in a self-contained program for students with autism, as well as an adjunct professor teaching pre-service graduate students in education. This book has a great series of chapters that give practical advice, and easy steps for implementation, that honors the interests and voice of students. I highly recommend it!

It's hard to decide what I love most about this book. Throughout the book Kluth and Schwartz combine three essential elements for working with All children: Respecting difference, challenging assumptions, and empowering learners. From the cover to the last page they get the reader thinking about the biases that influence how we view children(they're fascinations, not obssessions!) and they offer hands-on, realistic strategies for bringing out the best in all students. They tell stories from teachers and students who have found success in creative ways. It's inspiring and positive throughout. I bought a copy for myself, then ordered several more to share.

This is a wonderful book for any teacher who has special needs children in an integrated classroom. Simple ideas on how to get the best of your students. Quick and easy to read chapters make this book easy to use also. I think it should be required that all teachers read it. As a grandparent of a special child, I've learned some things to use also. GREAT

I enjoyed this text so much as it offered simply stated ideas to teach children with autism. I love how it offers short stories about real children and how the authors supported their communication, social needs, anxiety, and academic skill development.

I'm a Paula Kluth fan and this book did not disappoint me. I work with students who have a wide range of disabilities and some of the examples have helped me help teachers deliver instruction to students with their own fascinations.

This book is well written. If you are experienced, it is a synthesis of what you already know and do. If you are new to working with children who have different abilities this is a great resource.

Great read for kids and adults alike.

Excellent way to understand children with difficulty in understanding the world around them

This cam highly recommended for my autistic grandson. Great book