Teach the Way They Learn

A Neurodivergent Teaching Guide for Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism

Teach the Way They Learn by Dr. Petronella de Jager, featuring a vibrant puzzle-patterned autism awareness ribbon symbolizing diversity and hope.

Empowering Educators and Parents

Dr. Petronella de Jager's groundbreaking book, based on her PhD research, offers practical strategies to support learners with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and High-Functioning Autism (HFA). This guide equips teachers and parents with tools to foster self-management and social skills in an inclusive, technology-driven world.

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About the Book

Teach the Way They Learn synthesizes Dr. de Jager’s extensive research into actionable interventions for AS/HFA learners. It addresses key challenges such as Weak Central Coherence (WCC), Theory of Mind (ToM), Sensory Processing (SP), and Executive Function (EF), offering strategies to enhance social and academic adaptation.

The book introduces the Social Inclusive School Environment (SISE) theory, providing educators with a framework to help AS/HFA learners develop self-help and hidden curriculum skills for mainstream classroom success.

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About the Author

Dr. Petronella de Jager, a dedicated educator and researcher, holds a PhD focused on supporting learners with Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. With years of teaching experience and a passion for inclusive education, she has developed innovative strategies to empower neurodivergent learners. Dr. de Jager resides in South Africa with her husband and is a proud mother and grandmother.


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Key Features

Practical Interventions

Includes techniques like social stories, cartooning, and SOCCSS to address behavioral and social challenges.

Social Cognitive Theory

Leverages Bandura’s SCT to enhance self-efficacy and self-regulation in AS/HFA learners.

Hidden Curriculum

Teaches unspoken social norms to help learners navigate classroom and social settings.

Inclusive Education Focus

Aligns with South African inclusive education policies to support mainstream integration.

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Cost R295 plus postage and packaging of R85 (Delivered "locker to locker" via PUDO within South Africa)

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