Practical Mathematics for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Delays

This essential guide offers concrete methods for teaching foundational math skills to neurodivergent learners, focusing specifically on children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays. The book provides educators and parents with immediately applicable strategies that transform abstract mathematical concepts into tangible, accessible learning experiences. What sets this resource apart is its emphasis on leveraging a child's unique interests as the gateway to mathematical understanding, creating natural motivation where traditional approaches often fail. These techniques help build crucial number sense and problem-solving abilities through personalized engagement.

The book's strength lies in its practical integration of mathematics into daily living activities, making learning both functional and meaningful for children who benefit from real-world context. Rather than presenting math as an isolated academic subject, the approach weaves counting, measurement, and patterns into familiar routines and preferred activities. This makes the content particularly valuable for special education teachers, therapists, and parents seeking to build mathematical thinking through natural interactions. The result is a resource that doesn't just teach numbers but fosters genuine mathematical comprehension through connection and purpose.