Awakening Children's Minds: How Parents and Teachers Can Make a Difference

This book gives an outstanding overview of developmental psychology with an emphasis on guided participation. The book is very clear and easy to understand. Dr. Berk makes a convicing case that the interaction of children with caregivers and teachers has a profound influence on cognitive development. The book is particularly relevant to parents who are raising children with autism. The concepts are very consistent with the autism remediation strategies of Dr. Steven Gutstein in his book Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle.

This book is wonderful! Berk gives great insight and realistic ideas to better help both teachers and parents alike to understand and foster development in children.