Author

Merasty, Joseph Auguste

Carpenter, David

Place of Publication

Sakatchewan, SK

Publisher

University of Regina Press

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Hardcover; 150 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Trauma Survivors

Abstract

A courageous and intimate memoir, The Education of Augie Merasty is the story of a child who faced the dark heart of humanity, let loose by the cruel policies of a bigoted nation.

A retired fisherman and trapper who sometimes lived rough on the streets, Augie Merasty was one of an estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children who were taken from their families and sent to government-funded, church-run schools, where they were subjected to a policy of aggressive assimilation.

As Augie recounts, these schools did more than attempt to mould children in the ways of white society. They were taught to be ashamed of their heritage and, as he experienced, often suffered physical and sexual abuse.

But even as he looks back on this painful part of his childhood, Merasty's sense of humour and warm voice shine through.

ISBN

9780889774575

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GN 400 MER 2017

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Author

Winner, Michelle Garcia

Edition

2nd Printing

Place of Publication

San Jose, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing Inc.

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

Paperback: 338 p. (Appendices G1-30, B1-6); CD-ROM

Subject

Language/Communication

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Autism

Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity

Abstract

This book provides methods for teaching social thinking to students with high functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and others, diagnosed and undiagnosed, with social thinking challenges. Building upon Thinking About YOU Thinking About ME, the book sequences through eight chapters and 69 lessons that help students start to explore the basics of working and thinking in a group. Each chapter addresses how to use and interpret language (verbal and non-verbal) to further understand the communicative context. The range of lessons spans from kindergarten through adulthood. Users are encouraged to modify some activities to better fit the age of the students.

Notes

For parents and professionals.

All ages

See also: Worksheets for teaching social thinking and related skills.

Nov 8 2011 - Copy 1 CD is cracked but playable

ISBN

0970132042

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

FM 261 WIN 2008

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