Discover how students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) think and learn differently in this groundbreaking guide for educators. Drawing from extensive research and firsthand accounts, On the Same Wavelength: Neurodiversity, Memory, Learning, and the Autism Spectrum introduces the innovative Thinking, Memory, and Learning Framework (TML), empowering teachers to become cross-cultural interpreters between neurotypical and neurodivergent minds.
Through a unique blend of neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience, this book challenges traditional teaching approaches and offers practical insights for creating hospitable learning environments that honour cognitive diversity. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, or education professional, you’ll gain valuable tools for understanding and supporting students with ASD, while learning how to build bridges between different ways of thinking and learning. This essential resource transforms complex research into actionable strategies for inclusive education.
Table of Content
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1 What is it like to be autistic?
Chapter 1 Am I smart or am I dumb?
Chapter 2 The importance of memory in learning
Chapter 3 Thinking, memory, and learning in autism
Part 2 How does my student learn?
Chapter 4 The Learning Ladder
Chapter 5 Externally oriented thinking
Chapter 6 Emotion and learning
Part 3 Who is my student?
Chapter 7 Identity and learning
Chapter 8 Time and temporality in autism
Chapter 9 On the same wavelength
References
Endnotes
Index
About the author
Dr Perry Shaw is Honorary Research Associate at Morling College, Sydney, having previously spent nearly 30 years serving in the Middle East. An expert in theological education and curriculum development, he held teaching positions at several institutions including the Near East School of Theology and Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut. Dr Shaw is the author of multiple books.
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