Creating a Makerspace for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Parents and educators, do you have a child or student, or know a child or student diagnosed with autism? Does this child have a difficult time staying engaged or focused during activities? Does the child have trouble making meaningful choices? Would you like to know what motivates the child, so you can help him or her to be happier and more productive?
This ebook is designed for educators and families who are seeking to help children with autism to develop engagement and skill with activities that are interesting, productive, and fun, and will enhance quality of life. It will enable readers to learn about Makerspaces and how to design a Makerspace that targets the specific interests of the children they wish to support.
Parents and educators, do you have a child or student, or know a child or student diagnosed with autism? Does this child have a difficult time staying engaged or focused during activities? Does the child have trouble making meaningful choices? Would you like to know what motivates the child, so you can help him or her to be happier and more productive?
This ebook is designed for educators and families who are seeking to help children with autism to develop engagement and skill with activities that are interesting, productive, and fun, and will enhance quality of life. It will enable readers to learn about Makerspaces and how to design a Makerspace that targets the specific interests of the children they wish to support.
Parents and educators, do you have a child or student, or know a child or student diagnosed with autism? Does this child have a difficult time staying engaged or focused during activities? Does the child have trouble making meaningful choices? Would you like to know what motivates the child, so you can help him or her to be happier and more productive?
This ebook is designed for educators and families who are seeking to help children with autism to develop engagement and skill with activities that are interesting, productive, and fun, and will enhance quality of life. It will enable readers to learn about Makerspaces and how to design a Makerspace that targets the specific interests of the children they wish to support.
In this practical guide readers will learn about:
the who, what, where, when, and why of Makerspaces, particularly for children on the autism spectrum
a tool that will help identify how to start motivating and engaging their children
the importance of teaching their children the ability to make choices
sample activities to include in their Makerspace
how to set up their Makerspace
what materials to have on hand
what toys are recommended for a fun and engaging Makerspace
tips for funding a Makerspace program