Children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) have difficulty understanding
figurative language because they use and comprehend language literally and
expect words to mean exactly what they say. Jude Welton breaks down a hundred
of the most common figures of speech in this visual workbook.Children with autism or Asperger Syndrome (AS) have difficulty
understanding figurative language because they use and comprehend language
literally and expect words to mean exactly what they say. This can often lead
to misunderstandings at home and in the classroom.; Jude Welton looks at a hundred of the most common figures of speech in this
visual workbook designed as a springboard for family and classroom discussions.
Each figure of speech is accompanied by an illustration showing its literal
meaning, which will help AS children recognize and learn to enjoy metaphors and
figurative language. The book can be used by parents one-to-one with their ASD
child. Teachers can also use the book as the basis for classroom work on
figurative language.
