Forest School and Autism
Author | : Michael James |
Publisher | : Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2018-04-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781784505950 |
ISBN-13 | : 1784505951 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Forest School's innovative outdoor approach offers specific benefits to learners with autism, including increased social skills, raised self-esteem and improved sensory function. This guide raises autism awareness amongst practitioners by providing practical and easy-to-follow advice for adapting Forest School activities for those with autism. For those coming from a mainstream Forest School background, the author offers an introduction to autism and shows what Forest School can offer people with autism - both children and adults - with first-person accounts that highlight its success with this group. The guide gives advice on the social and sensory benefits, offers practical advice on safety and on how to set up a Forest School and finally presents specific activities to be incorporated into practitioners' routines.