Paperback: £12.95 / $17.95
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2004, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 128pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-207-6, BIC 2: JNSG
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100 illus
"Jude Welton has given us a truly helpful introduction into the world of metaphor... Any parent or teacher working with Asperger's will find it beginning to open the doors of imagination for the child in ways that they might not have thought possible. A lovely and practical book, which children and grownups can enjoy - and giggle over - together."
- from the Foreword, by Elizabeth Newson
Children with autism or Asperger Syndrome (AS) have difficulty understanding figurative language because they use and comprehend language literally and expect words to mean exactly what they say. This can often lead to misunderstandings at home and in the classroom.
Jude Welton looks at a hundred of the most common figures of speech in this visual workbook designed as a springboard for family and classroom discussions. Each figure of speech is accompanied by an illustration showing its literal meaning, which will help AS children recognize and learn to enjoy metaphors and figurative language. The book can be used by parents one-to-one with their ASD child. Teachers can also use the book as the basis for classroom work on figurative language.
Jude Welton
Illustrated by Jane Telford
Jude Welton
Illustrated by Jane Telford
