TY  - BOOK
AU  - James,Michael
TI  - Forest School and autism: a practical guide 
SN  - 1785922912
AV  - LB1047 .J36 2018
PY  - 2018///
CY  - London, UK, Philadelphia, PA, USA
PB  - Jessica Kingsley Publishers
KW  - Outdoor education
KW  - Great Britain
KW  - Autistic people
KW  - Education
KW  - Autistic children
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-200)  index; What is Forest School? -- What is autism? -- The benefits of Forest School -- Preparation! preparation! preparation! -- Communication -- Social interaction -- Forest School and the sensory environment -- Staying safe -- Setting up a Forest School -- Forest School activities
N2  - The author runs a Forest School in Somerset, UK, offering outdoor experiences to people of all ages. His inclusive approach and  many years of experience working with people on the autism spectrum make this 207-page guide uniquely useful. (Miller Library Staff); "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"
ER  -