1st Edition
Teaching Physical Education to Children with Autism Stories from the Field
Introduction 1. Definitions and Essential Concepts 2. Elements of Effective Instruction 3. Organization, Systems, and Routine 4. Understanding Behavior, Sensory Diversity, and Challenges to Engagement 5. Incremental Steps to Learning 6. Fitness Activities for Better Health 7. From Non-Locomotor to Locomotor 8. Proactive Strategies for Staying on Task 9. Curriculum, Lesson Design, Scope, and Sequence 10. Collaborating to Meet Challenges 11. Looking Forward 12. Epilogue
Biography
Bill Mokin has been a teacher for 35 years and worked with students of all ages from pre-school to adult. He has taught physical education to students with disabilities/special needs for 16 years and has been recognized as the special education/inclusion authority by the the elementary physical education team in the Issaquah School District in Washington, US.
I highly recommend this book to all teachers and educational professionals. Autistic children need inclusive teaching practices which takes understanding and skill. Bill has honed these skills over 35 years. His teaching wisdom and passion shine and inspire as he shares practical strategies and ideas that will not only benefit the students but also the teacher and the whole school culture.
Dr Michelle Garnett - Clinical Psychologist - PhD (Psych), Founder and Director of Attwood & Garnett Events, AuDHD
Teaching Physical Education to Children with Autism: Stories from the Field conveys the personal experiences of a professional whose field is not well-documented in this manner: the adapted physical educator. Not only does the author provide anecdotes from working with students with autism, but he also offers suggestions surrounding lesson planning, collaboration, legislative considerations, and behavior management. Overall, Stories from the Field has numerous gems for future and current teachers…. The author has given a literary foundation for practitioners to use as a catalyst in writing their own stories, which the field can only benefit from.
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, Human Kenetics Books & Media
