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Using Learning Preferences and Strengths

By Heather MacKenzie

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Table of Contents

Preface.; 1. Reframing the Traditional Definition of Autism.; 2.Learning Preferences and Strengths Model.; 3.Learning Preferences and Strengths in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.; 4.Program Planning with Learning Preferences and Strengths.; 5. Program Structure.; 6. Program Content.; 7. Program Process.; 8.Behavior in Children with Autism.; 9. Putting the Pieces Together: An Overview of the Learning Preferences and Strengths Model.; Appendix.

About the Author

Dr. Heather MacKenzie, a speech-language pathologist and educator by profession, has spent the past fifteen years of her 30-year career understanding the enigma of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She has developed a Learning Preferences and Strengths model designed to determine each child's learning preferences and strengths and then 'harness' them to improve the child's learning and development. Heather established a preschool program for children with ASD based on this model.

Reviews

"'This is an entertaining, informative and very practical book that will assist readers to 'walk the talk' through a more positive paradigm for enabling children with autism. It is based on careful and systematic thinking by the author and incorporates methodology based on research and best practice experience.' - Carmen Hengeveld, M.Sc., Registered Speech-Language Pathologist 'Dr. Heather MacKenzie has used a unique blend of theories of personality type, multiple intelligences and mediated learning to create an elegant and practical method. I have seen how well the application of the Learning Preferences and Strengths model works for children with autism. It is my firm belief that this method has broad applicability for any learner.' - Teeya Scholten, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist 'This is a practical, inspiring and stimulating book.' - Allison Waks, M.A., Registered Psychologist"