$ 33.50
On Poetry, Autism, And Our Neurodiverse Future
Adults often find it difficult to communicate with autistic students and try to “fix” them. But what if we found a way to help these kids use their natural gifts to convey their thoughts and feelings? May Tomorrow Be Awake explores these questions and opens our eyes to a world of possibility. It is the inspiring story of one educator’s journey to understand and communicate with his students—and the profound lessons he learned.
Chris Martin, an award-winning poet and celebrated educator, works with non-verbal children and adults on the spectrum, teaching them to write poetry. The results have been nothing short of staggering for both these students and their teacher. Martin introduces the techniques he uses in the classroom and celebrates an inspiring group of young autistic thinkers. In telling each of their stories, Martin illuminates the diverse range of autism and illustrates how each so-called “deficit” can be transformed into an asset when writing poems. Meeting these remarkable students offers new insight into disability advocacy and reaffirms the depth of our shared humanity.
|
108 East Broadway, Vancouver, B.C., V5T 1V9 Map Telephone: 604-739-8804 Toll-Free: 1-800-223-6346 Fax: 604-739-8874 Email: info@odinbooks.com ODIN BOOKS Store Hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm |
