Education, Guidance, and Developmental Support for Children with Autism and Their Families
An Advanced Certified Autism Specialist with nearly 40 years of experience in education and special needs support.
"Throughout her professional career, she has integrated research, practical work, and guidance to promote improved learning and developmental opportunities for children and young people. At the same time, she has placed particular emphasis on strengthening the competencies of both parents and professionals."
Books by Meral Øzerk
Autism and Pedagogy – A Theoretical and Methodological Handbook (Extended 2nd Edition)
By Meral Øzerk and Kamil Øzerk
Cappelen Damm Akademisk, 2020. Language: Norwegian Bokmål.
This handbook provides both theoretical perspectives and methodological tools for creating supportive learning and developmental conditions for children with autism/autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The book addresses key topics such as social communication, language, play, friendships, motor skills, and joint attention. The authors place particular emphasis on understanding and managing challenging behavior. In addition, the book discusses the prevalence of autism internationally and nationally, comorbidity, risk factors, developmental theory, cognitive theory, applied behavior analysis, strategies, procedures, research findings, methodological ideas, and evidence-based practice.
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Multimethod Model for Adapted Education – A Pedagogical and Methodological Idea Book
By Meral R. Øzerk (author) and Mette Krogh (illustrator)
Kolofon, 2007 (paperback). Language: Norwegian Bokmål.
The book presents a thematic approach to education, focusing on language learning, linguistic subskills, concept-based instruction, cooperative learning, the practical use of learning styles, learning strategies, and various methods for group work and student collaboration.
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"What on Earth is Happening Now?" – Learning Styles and Students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
By Meral R. Øzerk
Kolofon, 2007 (paperback). Language: Norwegian Bokmål.
This book highlights how learning styles can be used to support students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). It provides insights and practical ideas for teachers, special educators, and others working with adapted education.
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