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What did you say - what did you mean?
Posted: 2010-05-24 | Author: Autism News
What Did You Say? What Do You Mean?
Jude Welton has produced this pack to enable people with Asperger syndrome to understand and enjoy metaphorical language. The pack contains 120 Illustrated Metaphor Cards, plus Booklet with Information, Ideas and Instructions.
Expressions that don't literally mean what they say can be confusing for many people, but can be fun when they become familiar. Metaphors are particularly challenging for people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), because they tend to be literal thinkers. These cards can enable children with Asperger Syndrome to enjoy metaphorical language too. Using metaphors may also help children with AS to be more flexible and creative in the way they understand and use language.
What Did You Say? What Do You Mean? metaphor cards present 60 common sayings in a fun, illustrated format, encouraging children to understand and play with metaphorical language. Although designed with children with Asperger Syndrome in mind, the cards are useful for all children. The cards are divided into two types: What Did You Say? cards which feature the metaphor and a fun illustration of its literal meaning, and corresponding What Do You Mean? cards which show the actual meaning of the saying. The accompanying booklet contains information and ideas for games and activities.
For more information on the pack or to see other books and aids for people with autism and asperger syndrome please visit Jessica Kingsley Publishers.