The conversation train a visual approach to conversation for children on the autism spectrum hardcover illustrated march 10 2014 by joel shaul author 46 out of 5 stars 39 ratings see all formats and editions. When a conversation veers off topic it is like a derailed train as well as attractive colour photographs of trains the book contains engaging photocopiable worksheets and colouring pages to help promote skill generalisation this highly visual approach to conversation is ideally suited to children with asds aged approximately 5 13. The conversation train a visual approach to conversation for children on the autism spectrum by joel shaul 2014 03 21 joel shaul books amazonca. Start by marking the conversation train a visual approach to conversation for children on the autism spectrum as want to read this inventive colour picture book uses the metaphor of a train to teach basic conventions of conversation to children with autism spectrum disorders asds engines are like greetings they get the train going freight wagons are like different speakers . When a conversation veers off topic it is like a derailed train as well as attractive color photographs of trains the book contains engaging photocopiable worksheets and coloring pages to help promote skill generalization this highly visual approach to conversation is ideally suited to children with asds aged approximately 5 13 3495