Teaching Young Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Liz Hannah

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Teaching Young Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Practical Guide for Parents and Staff in Mainstream Schools and Nurseries

by Liz Hannah

Illustrated by Steve Lockett

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

You’re in a busy classroom where a child with autism is suddenly overwhelmed by noise and bright lights. The teacher quickly tries a new strategy to help calm things down, but will it work this time? The moment hangs in the balance, and everything could change.

Themes

Disability RepresentationFamilyEducationEmotional & Behavioral Difficulties

Quick Assessment

This practical guide offers tested strategies to support children with autistic spectrum disorders in both educational and play settings. Targeted at educators, support staff, and parents, it provides clear advice on fostering development in literacy and numeracy. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book approaches emotional and behavioral challenges with sensitivity and practical solutions.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

116 pages
ISBN
9781899280322
Pages
116
Publisher
National Autistic Society
Published
January 1, 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Teaching of Children With Emotional & Behavioural DifficultiesEducationPsychology