by Katie Stringer (Author)

The book features the seven keys to creating effective programming for people with special needs, especially elementary and secondary students with intellectual disabilities:

• Sensitivity and awareness training
• Planning and communication
• Timing
• Engagement and social/life skills
• Object-centered and inquiry-based programs
• Structure
• Flexibility

Author Biography

Katie Stringer has performed research focusing on museum education, especially programs for people with disabilities and children in special education classes. She has worked in museums and historic sites in various capacities including education director, curator, collections manager, director of interpretation, and more.