Brought to life with powerful first-hand stories and creative strategies that really work, "You're Going to Love this Kid" is your practical guide to understanding students with autism and including them fully in the classroom. Paula Kluth combines relevant research with lessons learned from her own teaching experience to give teachers in primary and secondary schools specific ideas for: planning challenging; multidimensional lessons; enhancing literacy; supporting student behavior; connecting, communicating, and collaborating; fostering friendships; adapting the physical environment; and understanding the attitudes, values and actions.