It is no secret that the arts are often underestimated when it comes to education. But author Toni Flowers knows better. Art encourages communication, positive self-image, concept development, spatial relationships, fine-motor skills, and many more facets of healthy child development. In this book, she provides dozens of artistic activities (called “experiences") that will delight children with autism. Notes on each activity page offer helpful dos and don’ts, along with many real-life experiences Toni encountered while working with children on each activity. Give the children in your life the opportunity to express themselves!
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 130
Voted ASA’s Teacher of the Year in 1989, Toni Flowers’ work continues to make significant impact on the autism community. She has taught every grade from Kindergarten through college, and has educated neurotypical students in addition to students with various challenges, such as autism, ADHD, developmental delays, visual impairment, auditory impairment, emotional disturbances, and many combinations thereof. Her books Reaching the Child With Autism Through Art and The Color of Autism offer creative solutions to everyday problems. But more importantly, all of Toni’s strategies are child-centered and focus on bringing out children’s unique ideas, talents, and interests. She is currently a special education administrator in southern Indiana.
Part I: Introduction
Part II: Choices
Part III: Definitions
Part IV: Collage Experiences
Part V: Painting Experiences
Part VI: Play Experiences
Part VII: Sculpture Experiences
