Jenn, I teach "quick start" techniques, but that's a loaded situation with some students who have Asperger's. Because of their tendency to be rule oriented, if a technique is perceived as a rule, then that locks some of them out of being able to perform. For example, several students with Asperger's with whom I've worked do best to write the last paragraph first, or write the middle first and then go back and write the beginning. I have to impress upon students with that orientation that it is right for them to do it that way. They shouldn't get stuck thinking that authors produce their stories in sequence, writing the beginning first, and the ending last. While sequential writing may work well for people who are neuro-typical, it is not best for everyone. If a student's brain wants to write the bottom line first, then fill in the middle, and finally create a beginning, then teaching that student how to do a "quick start" has to do with recognizing that pattern and flowing with it.
Kare On Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 2:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks so much. Are you speaking of a specific 'quick start' technique other > than what one would 'intuit' from the phrase? > > > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
