Summary
Contents
Just the Same on the Inside: Understanding Diversity and Supporting Inclusion in Circle Time, with Juan Bornman's series of stories about children with disabilities, presents explanations of the nature and causes of their difficulties to help children improve understanding and relationships with their peers.
This resource also provides information for adults about the disability or difference, and Circle Time activities for young people aged 6 to 8 and 8 to 11.
This book can provide a term's work on inclusion or one story and set of activities can be selected to prepare a class or group for the inclusion of a new member who has a difficulty. The program also encourages reflection on difference and individuality.
Toni and the Boy who was Different
Toni and the Boy who was Different
Toni and the Boy who was Different
Information
This story is about Joss, who is autistic. This condition is more recognised in schools these days and the children will probably have met children such as Joss. It is hoped that through the story the children will be able recognise Joss's difficulties and relate to him with understanding and empathy.
Autism is a condition that affects the way a person communicates and relates to those around them. Children and adults with autism have difficulties with everyday social interaction. Their capacity to understand other people's emotional expressions makes it difficult for them to develop friendships. Because those with autism are not physically disabled and look ...