Teaching of students with different educational needs Books
Information Age Publishing The Classroom Teacher's Behaviour Management
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on practical and productive techniques that can be used in a variety of behaviour crisis situations that may occur in a classroom. Teachers have told us that one of their major concerns has been dealing with severe behavior problems in the classroom.While there are many different types of crisis situations that may occur having the proper ""tools"" can prevent a situation from becoming even worse. The Classroom Teacher's Behavior Management Toolbox provides a variety of crisis tools for all types of situations. These tools have been gathered over the years and have been very successful in actual classroom situations.
£69.35
Information Age Publishing Cultivating Achievement, Respect, and Empowerment
Book SynopsisChapters discuss issues impacting the education of African American girls and many of challenges that they encounter during their schooling experiences. The chapters were written by 24 authors including a school superintendent, university administrator and professors, classroom teacher, mother and a 10th grade African American student.The 20 chapters of the book are organized into four sections. Section one introduces the book and provides critical perspectives. Section Two focuses on Curriculum and instruction. Section Three shares information from significant stakeholders while the last section includes other schooling experiences and ends with a powerful poem by a tenth grade African American girl, entitled “Proud.” The forward of the book, written by a Japanese American scholar, Valerie Pang, denotes the urgency of the book noting that the book “warms the heart.” The book ends with an epilogue, written by an African American scholar, Tyrone Howard, who has a vested interest in African American males. He shares commanding interest in this scholarship, because what happens to African American females, impacts African American males and the entire African American community.
£49.95
Information Age Publishing Cultivating Achievement, Respect, and Empowerment
Book SynopsisChapters discuss issues impacting the education of African American girls and many of challenges that they encounter during their schooling experiences. The chapters were written by 24 authors including a school superintendent, university administrator and professors, classroom teacher, mother and a 10th grade African American student.The 20 chapters of the book are organized into four sections. Section one introduces the book and provides critical perspectives. Section Two focuses on Curriculum and instruction. Section Three shares information from significant stakeholders while the last section includes other schooling experiences and ends with a powerful poem by a tenth grade African American girl, entitled “Proud.” The forward of the book, written by a Japanese American scholar, Valerie Pang, denotes the urgency of the book noting that the book “warms the heart.” The book ends with an epilogue, written by an African American scholar, Tyrone Howard, who has a vested interest in African American males. He shares commanding interest in this scholarship, because what happens to African American females, impacts African American males and the entire African American community.
£87.40
Brookes Publishing Co Effective Literacy Instruction for Learners with
Book SynopsisWhat are today’s best methods for teaching literacy skills to students with complex support needs—including autism, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities? This comprehensive guidebook has up-to-date, evidence-based answers for pre- and in-service educators. Developed by Copeland and Keefe, the experts behind the landmark book Effective Literacy Instruction for Students with Moderate or Severe Disabilities, this thoroughly reimagined follow-up reflects 10 years of groundbreaking research and advances in the field. You’ll discover current recommended practices on critical topics, including how to build vocabulary, increase word recognition, enhance fluency, address cultural and linguistic diversity, and use academic standards when designing instruction. You’ll also get the guidance you need to put theory into practice: powerful lesson planning strategies, practical examples, and case studies that bring key principles of instruction to life. Whether used as a text for teachers in training or a guide for practicing educators, this book will help teachers of Grades K–12 increase access to literacy and prepare all learners for successful communication, employment, and community life.WHAT’S NEW• New section on literacy as a human right for all learners (the “why” of instruction) • Chapters on how to design engaging learning environments • Cutting-edge guidance on today’s assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication • A dedicated chapter on how to use national and state standards in designing instruction• Recommendations for adapting books and other materials to increase all learners’ access• Chapters on combining literacy and the arts to enhance student engagement • More on literacy beyond high school, including community-based learning opportunities
£42.46
Brookes Publishing Co Your Career in Special Education: Planning for
Book SynopsisThis book intends to be both a quick-start guide and a practical resource that would relate the essential skills and knowledge (setting up their classroom, behavior management tips, etc.) that a new special educator needs as they progress throughout the novice years.
£26.96
Brookes Publishing Co Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Young
Book SynopsisMulti-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)—a framework focused on designing services and supports to meet the needs of all students—can help improve young children’s social and academic outcomes before they start kindergarten. With this evidence-based planning guide, you’ll discover how to design, implement, and monitor successful MTSS for children ages 3–5 across environments, including classrooms, programs, districts, and at the state level. LEARN HOW TO• assess readiness for systems-level change• prepare program and staff for implementation of a tiered system• set up a successful system of data-based decision making • identify children who need additional support and progress monitoring• develop and maintain secondary and tertiary tiers of intervention • provide effective instructional supports in key areas, including language and social-emotional development• use MTSS to meet the needs of dual language learners and children with disabilities• engage families in MTSS efforts• scale up MTSS implementation at the state level• evaluate how well your MTSS is workingFilled with the wisdom and research findings of more than 25 experts, this book brings you foundational information about MTSS, plus concrete guidance on creating a tiered system to help all learners reach their potential. Practical tools (reproducible and available online) help your team with key steps of MTSS implementation, and six videos enhance your understanding of important concepts covered in the book. The ultimate MTSS guide for administrators—and a visionary textbook for tomorrow’s professionals—this book will help early childhood education leaders usher in big-picture change that will benefit all young learners.
£42.46
Brookes Publishing Co The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook
Book SynopsisHow can you support both colleagues and families as they enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, and promote health development of young children? Coaching is the key—and the new edition of this bestselling guide is packed with even more practical tools to help early childhood professionals conduct skillful coaching at homes, schools, and communities.Like the popular first edition, this book walks you step‐by‐step through the five characteristics of successful coaching practices: observation, action, reflection, feedback, and joint planning. You'll learn about the essential qualities of effective coaches and discover how to adjust your coaching techniques to meet the specific needs of early childhood educators, parents, and caregivers. And you'll get cutting‐edge new content inspired by user feedback, including updated research, the latest evidence‐based practices, and almost 80 pages of sample scripts and scenarios that help you support families of children with a wider variety of diagnoses. With this practical guide to proven coaching techniques, you'll be ready to help both professionals and families support the learning and development of all young children.What's New More scripts and scenarios that show what coaching looks and sounds like in the real world A Coaching Scenario Matrix to help you find relevant examples in seconds New chapter on coaching for early intervention service coordinators More guidance on coaching throughout the IFSP process New examples that address common coaching challenges Expanded guidance on the process of coaching coaches Answers to key questions from the authors' popular training sessions Practical forms now available as fillable PDFs for download Updated research on the effectiveness of coaching Practical Materials: Downloadable tools include the Coaching Plan, Framework for Reflective Questioning, Coaching Practices Rating Scale, and Coaching Log.Table of Contents About the Downloads About the Authors Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Introduction to Coaching Chapter 2 Research Foundations of Coaching Chapter 3 Characteristics of Effective Coaches Chapter 4 Coaching Compared with Other Approaches to Adult Interaction Chapter 5 How to Use a Coaching Style of Interaction Appendix 5A: Coaching Plan Appendix 5B: Framework for Reflective Questioning Chapter 6 The Role of Coaching in Service Coordination Chapter 7 Coaching Families Chapter 8 Coaching Teachers Chapter 9 Coaching Coaches: Strategies for Learning the Coaching Process Appendix 9A: Coaching Practices Rating Scale Appendix 9B: Coaching Log Chapter 10 Coaching as Part of Professional Development Chapter 11 The Future of Coaching in Early Childhood Intervention References Coaching Scenario Index Index
£38.21
Brookes Publishing Co Picture Inclusion!: Snapshots of Successful
Book SynopsisPicture one guidebook that gives you the fundamentals of inclusion, proven practices for teaching everyone, and dozens of student profiles and sample lesson plans. That’s what you’ll get in Picture Inclusion!, your theory-to-practice guide to teaching every learner in a diverse inclusive classroom. You’ll begin with a reader-friendly introduction to the why and how of inclusion in Grades K–5, including the foundations of inclusive education and guidelines on key concepts: universal design for learning, response to intervention, alternate assessment, and more. Then you’ll go inside three model classrooms for an in-depth look at how to support students with a wide range of learning needs. For each model classroom, you’ll find •Snapshots of 20 diverse students and their teacher. Each snapshot introduces you to a student, clarifies their support needs and goals, shows you their IEP or 504 plan (if they have one), and shares a support schedule and concrete strategies for helping the student reach their goals.•Eight sample lesson plans for teaching core academic areas and specials. Each plan gives you learning objectives, preparation steps, sample scripts, and step-by-step teaching guidelines. •Dozens of adaptable inclusive practices to support individual students and groups. (Also available in the appendix as an Inclusive Practices Bank!)Brimming with the practical tools and wisdom you need to create lessons that support every learner, this hands-on, how-to resource will help you move inclusion from a lofty ideal to an everyday reality.
£36.51
Brookes Publishing Co The Way to Work: How to Facilitate Work
Book SynopsisAs groundbreaking legislation redefines transition practices and ideal employment outcomes for young people with disabilities, professionals need practical, up-to-date guidance on helping young adults achieve competitive, integrated employment. The new edition of this classic bestseller is your complete guide to facilitating individualized, person-centered work experiences for high school students and young adults with a range of disabilities. The first book that clearly explains how to effectively apply the requirements of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), The Way to Work gives you the knowledge you need to adhere to the new rules and leverage new opportunities to benefit youth in transition. You’ll also get the latest on critical topics covered in the first edition, from determining student strengths and needs to recruiting employer partners and designing positive work experiences. Informed by the author’s three decades of experience promoting the employment success of people with disabilities, this reader-friendly guide is a must-have for transition professionals, special educators, and other professionals supporting young adults as they begin a long and fulfilling career.GET NEW GUIDANCE ON HOW TO Navigate the newest federal legislation on transition to work Apply principles of the latest transition models Plan workplace accommodations with employer participation Address recent wage regulations Involve families in planning work experiences SUPPORT THE WHOLE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Assess students' strengths, needs, and interests * Recruit employer partners * Design work experiences that benefit both employer and employee * Help students decide when and how to disclose a disability * Promote students’ social skills * Guide students in advocating for work accommodations * Facilitate workplace mentorship for young people * Collaborate with families and professionals to support the work experiencePRACTICAL MATERIALS: You'll get planning organizers, interview guides, worksheets, and other downloadable forms to help you put recommended strategies into practice.
£33.96
Brookes Publishing Co Essentials of Transition Planning
Book SynopsisThis book is a quick and practical guide to the basics of transition planning for students with disabilities. Drawing on a strong body of research and filled with evidence-based strategies, practical guidance, clear examples, and usable tools and forms, it guides educational professionals to work successfully with these students and their families) to design effective transition Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and prepare for the workforce, further education or training, and community living. Updates to the second edition include thorough discussion of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA-2014), discussion of funding sources that are available today due to new legislation, new case studies, increased emphasis on student involvement, and more.Table of ContentsAbout the Downloads List of Downloadable Materials Series Preface Editorial Advisory Board About the Editor About the Contributors Preface AcknowledgmentsChapter 1 Introduction to Transition PlanningPaul Wehman, Valerie Brooke, and Joshua TaylorChapter 2 Individual and Community Transition Planning: Focus on InclusionJoshua Taylor, Paul Wehman, and Cyndi PitonyakChapter 3 Developing the Transition CurriculumDiAnne B. Davidsen and Joshua TaylorChapter 4 Planning for the Future: One Student at a TimeJudy Averill and Elizabeth Evans GetzelChapter 5 Writing the Transition Individualized Education ProgramWendy Parent-Johnson, Richard Parent-Johnson, and Paul WehmanChapter 6 Implementing the Transition Individualized Education ProgramPaul Wehman, Catherine A. Anderson, and Ellie C. HartmanChapter 7 Understanding the Different Pathways to Competitive Employment from SchoolJennifer Todd McDonough and Holly N. WhittenburgChapter 8 Customized EmploymentHolly N. Whittenburg and Jennifer Todd McDonoughChapter 9 Funding Transition Programs: Toward a Seamless Transition from School into AdulthoodWilliam Grant Revell, Jr. and Paul Wehman References Index
£31.41
Brookes Publishing Co A Teacher's Guide to Progress Monitoring: Track
Book SynopsisAs new federal mandates require that schools help every child make progress, it’s more important than ever for teachers to collect data regularly, make data-based instructional decisions, and monitor student progress toward goals. This is the practical, teacher-friendly guide you need to harness the power of progress monitoring (PM) and uncover what is and isn’t working in your classroom.You’ll start with a complete introduction to the fundamentals of progress monitoring, including why it’s a critical component of response to intervention (RTI) and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS); how to use it in academic, behavioral, and functional settings; and how to support your teaching and assessment through task analysis. Then you’ll get real-world guidance on how to implement every key step in the PM process, from collecting data efficiently to making informed decisions about your instruction. To bring PM principles to life, chapter-long case studies take you inside five classrooms and show you how real teachers used progress monitoring to support their students’ academic and behavioral goals.Ideal for educators in K-12 classrooms—but also applicable to preschool and transition programs—this urgently needed guide is your key to using PM to comply with federal mandates, refine your teaching, and help every learner achieve success.LEARN HOW TO: Monitor student progress toward academic, behavioral/social, and functional goals Create clear, easy-to-read graphs of your data Analyze data to make the best, most informed instructional decisions Select evidence-based practices to accelerate your students’ progress Involve students with and without disabilities in monitoring their own progress Tailor PM to individual students’ strengths and needs Use PM to monitor progress toward IEP and 504 goals Manage your time and materials efficiently See the principles in action with five case studies written by special educators PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Throughout the book, end-of-chapter exercises, visual examples, and handy downloadable forms give readers the tools they need to conduct effective progress monitoring in their own classrooms.Table of Contents About the Downloads About the Author About the Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Section I Fundamentals: The Value of Progress Monitoring Chapter 1 Introduction to Progress Monitoring Chapter 2 Progress Monitoring in Foundational Academic Skill Areas Chapter 3 Progress Monitoring in Behavioral and Social Skills Chapter 4 Task Analysis: An Instructional Strategy and Assessment Tool Section II Procedures: Implementing Progress Monitoring in Your Classroom Chapter 5 Graphing Progress Monitoring Data Chapter 6 Making Decisions Based on Progress Monitoring Chapter 7 Engaging Students in Monitoring Their Own Progress Chapter 8 Managing Progress Monitoring in the Classroom Section III Progress Monitoring in Practice: Case Studies Chapter 9 Case Study: Francis Chapter 10 Case Study: Jack Chapter 11 Case Study: Natalie Chapter 12 Case Study: Christopher Chapter 13 Case Study: Pedro Section IV Putting It All Together Chapter 14 Progress Monitoring in the Real World References Index
£33.96
Brookes Publishing Co Pause & Reflect: Your Guide to a Deeper
Book SynopsisWhether you're a new or experienced early intervention professional, taking time to reflect on your daily work is critical to your success. This one‐of‐a‐kind workbook is designed to help you reflect on what you do, why you do it, and how you can continue to grow your skills to ensure the best outcomes for the families you serve.Dana Childress, a seasoned practitioner and trainer, gives you a systematic, organized, and efficient way to pause and reflect on your practices, so you can be confident that you're translating the best, most current knowledge into real‐world action every day. Engaging, interactive exercises will help every professional—at any level of experience—examine and enhance their work with young children and families. You'll get reflection prompts, realistic examples, self‐assessments, knowledge checks, action plan templates, and reflective journal pages to fill out as you:Review the mission, key principles, and recommended practices of early intervention.Work through a detailed guide to conducting effective, balanced EI visits that facilitate learning for both children and caregivers.Learn how to gather the most meaningful information from families to individualize intervention and develop service plans.Discover ways to manage your workload and avoid burnout through time management strategies, stress management, and ongoing professional development.This book is an essential resource for group professional development sessions, independent study, and pre-service courses.INCLUDES STUDY GUIDE! A free 6‐month book study guide—available for download online—will help you facilitate training sessions aligned with Dunst's evidence‐informed professional development.Trade Review“The right resource at the right time for early intervention providers. Pause and Reflect offers a unique combination of readable, practical content to engage professionals in a thoughtful examination of their practice and provides strategies for developing a plan for professional growth. This guide includes a variety of interactive activities, anecdotes, checklists, examples, and resources for both individual and group study, making it a wonderful addition to the libraries of both EI and professional development providers.”- Juliann Woods, Florida State University"This book is a must read for new and practicing Early Interventionist and a resource for faculty and others supporting professional learning. I will definitely use and share this resource with others in the field."- Linda Labas, M.Ed., Early Childhood Coordinator, Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, University of MaineTable of Contents About the Downloads About the Author Preface Acknowledgements Dedication Chapter 1 Early Intervention as a Practice Reflective Journal Action PlanChapter 2 Fundamentals of Early Intervention Practice Reflective Journal Action PlanChapter 3 Balanced Intervention: Supporting the Caregiver and the Child Reflective Journal Action PlanChapter 4 Gathering Meaningful Information from Families Reflective Journal Action PlanChapter 5 Strategies for Implementing a Balanced Intervention Visit Reflective Journal Action PlanChapter 6 Taking Care of Yourself References Index
£29.71
Brookes Publishing Co The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox: Practical
Book SynopsisStrong social-emotional skills help students succeed in the classroom and beyond—but many teachers report that they lack the tools and time to effectively support social-emotional learning (SEL). Help is here with The Socialâ€'Emotional Learning Toolbox, a practical guide that shows K-5 teachers how to infuse their existing curriculum and routines with high-quality, evidence-based SEL instruction.Created by a seasoned educator with three decades of experience, this engaging, research-supported guidebook is filled with classroom-tested tips and techniques that help any teacher make SEL an integral part of each school day. You’ll learn how to design effective classroom environments and lessons with easy-to-implement, inclusive SEL supports for every student, whether they have ongoing behavior and learning challenges or just need a little extra help. With engaging and unique strategies and numerous online printable tools and worksheets, you’ll help your students reduce acting-out behaviors, strengthen relationships, and develop critical skills like self-discipline and empathy.A must-have resource for all teachers, this book has everything you need to get started immediately with SEL, make the most of teachable moments each day, and give every student a foundation for success in school and in life.DISCOVER HOW TO: Build self-regulation skills in students so they can manage their emotions and be ready to learn Help students develop emotional intelligence so they can understand and express their feelings Create a warm, caring, and inclusive classroom atmosphere Strengthen executive functioning skills to boost both social and academic competence Develop positive, trusting relationships with students Explicitly teach and model empathy in your classroom Promote a growth mindset to improve students’ motivation, productivity, and confidence Teach mindfulness practices to help students relax, maintain attention, and focus on the present moment ONLINE MATERIALS: You’ll get a complete package of more than 60 forms, worksheets, handouts, checklists, and printable classroom signs for supporting your students’ social-emotional skills.
£33.96
Brookes Publishing Co The Paraprofessional's Handbook for Effective
Book SynopsisWhat does a great paraprofessional need to know and do? You'll find real-world answers from two experts in the second edition of this bestselling guidebook. Passionate inclusion advocates Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod bring you a supremely practical guide to surviving and thriving as an integral part of your school's inclusive team. You'll get immediately applicable strategies for mastering every facet of your complex role: collaborating with other team members, selecting accommodations and modifications, facilitating peer connections, fading your support, and much more. And you'll find a treasure trove of tools-including activities, learning checks, reproducible templates, FAQs, and short to-do lists-to help you reflect on your practice and strengthen your daily work. An essential hands-on guide for new and seasoned paraprofessionals-and a must-have for the educators and other professionals who support them-this empowering book takes the guesswork out of this critical classroom role so you can help students with disabilities reach their full potential.WHAT'S NEW: New chapter on Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence More on key topics such as collaboration, presuming competence, and supporting social and academic success for students with diverse abilities New and updated research, practices, digital tools, resources, examples, quiz questions, and reflection activities throughout the book Package of online materials, including printable activities, forms, and worksheets Table of Contents About the Forms and Online Materials About the Authors Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Dedication Chapter 1: The Paraprofessional Chapter 2: Inclusive Education Chapter 3: Special Education Chapter 4: Collaborating with Others Chapter 5: Rethinking Your Students: Presuming Competence Chapter 6: Providing Academic Supports Chapter 7: Providing Social Supports Chapter 8: Providing Behavioral Support Chapter 9: Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence Chapter 10: Supporting Yourself References Index
£33.26
Brookes Publishing Co Equitable and Inclusive IEPs for Students with
Book SynopsisStudents with complex support needs are at high risk for exclusion from general education and frequently require communication supports, assistive technology, and services from a variety of related service providers. Pre- and in-service educators need guidance on how to develop IEPs for this population. Organized around a process chart and covering each section in the IEP document, this book guides educators to create legally and ethically defensible IEPs that are also person-centered, useful, and meaningful.Table of Contents About the Downloads About the Authors About the Contributors Acknowledgments Preface SECTION I: Before the Meeting Chapter 1 - Getting the Team Together Appendix: Planning Worksheet—IEP Team Members Chapter 2 - Organizing IEP Preparation and Communication Appendix: IEP Team Data Collection Plan Chapter 3 - Fostering Collaborative and Trusting Relationships with Families and Students Appendix: Resources for Communicating with Families Chapter 4 - Discussing Data and Making Decisions Appendix: Skill Data Collection Plan SECTION II: Developing the IEP Chapter 5 - Describing Present Levels of Functional and Academic Performance Chapter 6 - Planning for Special Factors, Extended School Year, and Alternate Assessment Appendix: Summer Activities Planning Tool Chapter 7 - Determining What Gets Taught: Curriculum and Goals Appendix: Resources for Determining What Gets Taught Chapter 8 - Identifying Supplementary Aids and Services Appendix: Ecological Assessment With Supplementary Aids and Services Chapter 9 - Determining the Least Restrictive Environment Appendix: LRE Decision Flowchart SECTION III: At the Meeting and Afterward Chapter 10 - Setting an Agenda and Setting the Tone: Communication During the IEP Meeting Chapter 11 - After the Meeting: Implementing the IEP Appendix: Resources for Implementing the IEP
£42.46
Brookes Publishing Co The IEP Checklist: Your Guide to Creating
Book SynopsisHow can special education teams create effective IEPs that improve student outcomes and meet legal requirements? Find practical answers in the second edition of this one-stop IEP guide, updated with new chapters on key topics, online resources, and practical features that make this edition perfect for either preservice courses or in-service teamwork.Current and future education teams will get a thorough introduction to IEPs and a comprehensive framework for IEP development, featuring a unique, in-depth checklist that breaks the whole process into small, manageable steps. IEP team members will learn how to collaborate during a meeting, assess a student’s present levels of performance, develop meaningful IEP goals and objectives for all students (including culturally diverse learners), choose accommodations, use progress monitoring data to make instructional decisions, and support transitions from school to adulthood. Practical content throughout the book—including planning tips, vivid examples, reflection questions, and practice activities—gives readers the knowledge and experience they need to create legally compliant IEPs and put them into action.WHAT’S NEW: New chapters on making IEP practices culturally responsive, designing behavior intervention plans, and supporting students with disabilities in private and parochial schools Student-friendly features such as chapter objectives, reflection questions, a glossary, and challenge scenarios to encourage critical thinking skills Updated activities that help guide and improve IEP development All-new online resources, including English- and Spanish-language parent surveys Updates on critical new research and practices in the field of special education INCLUDES READY-TO-USE TOOLS: IEP meeting preparation checklists, the IEP Checklist for confirming that required elements are included, an IEP Rubric for evaluating each element, and a template for making corrections based on the IEP Rubric.Table of ContentsAbout the Online MaterialsAbout the AuthorsAbout the ContributorsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSECTION I: Foundations for Understanding the Development of a Meaningful IEPChapter 1 – Overview of the History and Legal Perspectives of Special EducationChapter 2 – IEP Considerations for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse LearnersChapter 3 – Collaborative Teaming for Better IEPsSECTION II: IEP ContentChapter 4 – Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional PerformanceChapter 5 – GoalsChapter 6 – Short-Term ObjectivesChapter 7 – Measuring and Reporting Progress SECTION III: Supporting InformationChapter 8 – Least Restrictive EnvironmentChapter 9 - Accommodations and Modifications to Meet the Needs of the LearnerChapter 10 – Transition Teaming: Meeting Post-Secondary NeedsChapter 11 – Designing Behavior Intervention PlansChapter 12 – Supporting Students with Disabilities in Private and Parochial Schools Appendix A – IEP ToolsThe IEP ChecklistIEP RubricIEP Rubric/CorrectionGlossaryReferences
£33.96
Brookes Publishing Co Reimagining Special Education: Using Inclusion as
Book SynopsisAs schools reopen their doors and students return to the classroom, what will the “new normal” of special education look like? The pandemic exposed educational inequities and areas of urgent need—and now, schools have a unique opportunity to press pause and reimagine their practices. This book helps K–12 school leaders and educators take the lessons of the COVID-19 era and turn them into action: by closely examining what worked during distance learning, letting go of practices that keep some students struggling, and planning new routines and environments that meet the needs of every learner.A visionary call to action from inclusion experts Jenna Mancini Rufo and Julie Causton, Reimagining Special Education guides readers in creating more equitable schools and services, through practical strategies teachers can use right away and thought-provoking, big-picture questions for administrators to tackle. Readers will explore how inclusive educational practices can address each student’s unique needs as schools reopen and bridge learning gaps for students who struggle. Throughout the book, vignettes and anecdotes spark lightbulb moments for educators and show what recommended practices look like in real classrooms.Essential reading for administrators, classroom teachers, and other education professionals, this is the forward-thinking guide every school needs to reimagine the possibilities for special education, support authentic inclusion, and help learners with and without disabilities thrive in a changing world.DISCOVER HOW TO: Re-story students by focusing on their gifts and strengths rather than their deficits Redesign instruction and assessment to be more flexible and better meet students’ unique needs Restructure intervention frameworks to move away from sorting and labeling students and toward a flexible model that provides access to all Revitalize co-teaching with tools and strategies for serving students with and without disabilities Realign service delivery through inclusion facilitation and consultative supports Rethink equity by creating a culture of belonging, dismantling exclusionary programs, and tackling individual and institutional biases Table of Contents About the Online Materials About the Authors Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Dedication Chapter 1 ?? Resetting School: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Remote Instruction Chapter 2 ?? Re-Storying Students Chapter 3 ?? Redesigning Instruction and Assessment Chapter 4 ?? Restructuring Intervention and Enrichment Chapter 5 ?? Revitalizing Co-Teaching Chapter 6 ?? Realigning Service Delivery Chapter 7 ?? Rethinking Equity Afterword References Index
£25.46
Brookes Publishing Co The Special Educator's Guide to Distance
Book SynopsisDistance education services are an effective way to meet the needs of students with disabilities, but few special educators get the preparation they need to conduct high-quality instruction remotely. All the fundamentals are in this one-of-a-kind guide, the first dedicated book on distance learning for special educators.With contributions from more than 35 experienced educators, this guide covers all types of distance learning from Grades PreK through 12—both real-time and asynchronous, from higher-tech online teaching to instruction with prepared materials. Special educators will get foundational knowledge on the principles and recommended practices of virtual learning, and then discover specific strategies for delivering behavioral, academic, and social supports at a distance. Up-to-date research blends seamlessly with practical action steps, giving educators a reliable and immediately useful guide to the most successful virtual learning practices. Required reading for both pre- and in-service special education teachers, this timely book clarifies what effective and engaging distance education looks like from preschool through high school—and how to maximize its benefits for students with a wide range of disabilities. LEARN HOW TO: adapt your curriculum and instruction for virtual learning select and use technology to support learners and families make skillful adaptations for students with physical, sensory, and communication challenges teach both reading and STEM skills at a distance respond to challenging behavior and mental health needs in a virtual environment collect student data and monitor IEP objectives meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students plan smooth student transitions at a distance SPECIAL FEATURES: Reinforce and enhance your learning with chapter objectives, case studies, reflection questions, and lists of helpful tools, apps, and resources to explore.Table of Contents About the Downloads About the Editor About the Contributors Author’s Note Acknowledgements Dedication SECTION I: ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES Chapter 1: We Do What We Have to Do! How and Why Distance Education in Special Education Is Evolving Chapter 2: What Does Online Instruction Look Like? Preparation for Distance Education Appendix 2.1 Appendix 2.2 Chapter 3: How Do I Keep My Students Interested Online? How to Conduct Engaging Instruction in an Online Environment Chapter 4: How Is My Student Going to Learn If They Aren’t in School? How to Conduct and Coach Direct Instruction at a Distance Chapter 5: How Can I Track My Student’s Progress If They Aren’t in the Classroom? How to Assess Learning and Collect Student Data at a Distance Chapter 5 Appendix Chapter 6: Which Tools Are Right for Me? How to Select and Use Technology SECTION II: PROVIDING BEHAVIORAL, ACADEMIC, AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS Chapter 7: How Do I Apply Classroom Rules in a Virtual Classroom? The ABCs of Providing Behavioral Support in a Virtual Environment Chapter 8: How Do I Assist My Students at a Distance? How to Use Assistive Technology to Support Learners Chapter 9: How Do I Collaborate on Instruction at a Distance? Using High-Leverage Practices in Special Education to Teach Reading at a Distance Chapter 10: All SySTEMs Go: Teaching STEM Through Nontraditional Instruction Chapter 11: How Does Distance Education Impact Young Learners? How to Work With Young Children at a Distance Chapter 12: We’re All in This Together: Meeting the Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners Chapter 13: How Do We Reach Struggling Students? How Teachers and Counselors Can Respond to Student Mental Health Needs Chapter 14: So, What Comes Next? How to Address Planning Student Transitions at a Distance SECTION III: TEACHER LEADERSHIP Chapter 15: Where Will We Go From Here? Building a Case for Special Education Teacher Leadership in Distance Education Index
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Brookes Publishing Co Unsilenced: A Teacher's Year of Battles,
Book SynopsisThe year is 1969, and fresh-out-of-college smart-aleck Howard Shane has just landed his first teaching job—at Belchertown State School, a bleak institution where people with disabilities endure endless days of silence, tedium, and neglect.Howard is stunned by the conditions at Belchertown and the challenges of his new job, but as he gets to know his diverse, endearing, and intelligent students, he becomes consumed with a mission: to unlock their communication skills and help them reach their full potential. Pitting his youthful idealism and passion against the rigidity of a rule-bound administrator, Howard battles his way to small joys and victories with his students—and, along the way, learns just as much as he teaches.A stirring and spellbinding memoir from internationally renowned AAC expert Howard Shane (Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School), Unsilenced is a candid look at a pivotal era in disability history and a deeply personal account of how all human beings can flourish when we care for each other and fight for change.Table of Contents About the Online Materials About the Author Foreword Author’s Note Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Epilogue Discussion Questions
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Brookes Publishing Co Prevent Teach Reinforce for Young Children: The
Book SynopsisThe premier Tier 3 intervention for the Pyramid Model, Prevent‐Teach‐Reinforce for Young Children (PTR‐YC) is a research‐proven, family‐centered approach used in preschool settings nationwide to resolve persistent challenging behaviors. Now this bestselling PTR‐YC guidebook is in a thoughtfully revised second edition, with enhancements and additions informed by user feedback, the authors' training experiences, and new studies on the effectiveness of the model.Developed by top behavior experts, this practical, reader‐friendly guidebook fully introduces the five steps of the PTR‐YC model: 1) teaming and goal setting; 2) data collection; 3) functional behavioral assessment; 4) development and implementation of a behavior intervention plan; and 5) using data, arranging for generalization, and next steps. You'll get instructions for conducting all five steps, case examples from real‐world experience, and the tools and assessment instruments you need to implement the steps effectively.Ideal for use in a wide range of early childhood settings—including preschools, Head Start, and child care programs—this accessible guide will help you strengthen every young child's social‐emotional skills and address even the toughest behavior challenges.WHAT’S NEW:New chapter on classroom‐wide procedures that help prevent challenging behavior.New chapter on interim solutions to extreme challenging behavior.Updates and revisions throughout based on feedback from users over the last 8 years.New evidence of the effectiveness of PTR‐YC, demonstrated by a recent randomized controlled trial and single case experimental analyses.More on ensuring fidelity and sustainability, increasing the chances for long‐term positive outcomes.Updated downloadable materials now online: checklists, rating scales, and a classroom practices assessment.Table of Contents About the Downloads About the Authors Foreword by Erin Barton, Ph.D. Acknowledgments Section I: Foundations of Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children 1 Introduction to Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children, 2nd Edition Appendix: Key Terms 2 Engaging Families in the PTR-YC Process Appendix: Case Examples 3 Preventive Classroom Practices 4 Interim Procedures for Managing Dangerous Behavior Section II: Implementing Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children 5 Step 1: Teaming and Goal Setting 6 Step 2: Data Collection 7 Step 3: PTR-YC Assessment (Functional Behavioral Assessment) 8 Step 4: PTR-YC Intervention 9 Step 5: Using Data and Next Steps References Appendix A: Interventions Appendix B: Case Example: Joel Appendix C: Case Example: Jessi Appendix D: Case Example: Ethan Index
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Brookes Publishing Co Resolving Your Child's Challenging Behavior: A
Book SynopsisPositive behavior support (PBS) can help parents resolve their child's behavior challenges effectively and efficiently—and this reader‐friendly, ready‐to‐use guidebook demystifies PBS for every family. The new edition of the bestselling guide Parenting with Positive Behavior Support, this book unlocks the principles and processes of PBS and shows parents how to use this proven approach to respond to a wide range of challenging behaviors.Enhanced with new research and updates on critical topics, Resolving Your Child's Challenging Behavior includes the resources and knowledge necessary for families to address current and future behavior issues, create effective individualized support plans, and track their progress. The expert authors—who are parents and seasoned professionals—help families pinpoint the reasons behind a child's challenging behavior and intervene through a three‐step approach: preventing problems, replacing challenging behavior, and managing consequences. Throughout the book, research‐based examples, case stories, practice activities, and more than 15 downloadable forms guide parents as they learn about PBS principles and put them into action to transform family life.The only comprehensive up‐to‐date PBS guide for parents, this book gives families the tools and confidence they need to address their children's behavior challenges in proactive, creative, and loving ways.WHAT'S NEW: Guidelines for explicitly teaching behavior skills to children Expanded information on key topics: proactive behavior strategies, self‐management, behavior replacement, rewards and consequences, clarification of rules and expectations, and children's rights More guidance on taking a strengths‐based approach to behavior Additional information on the circumstances that contribute to positive behavior New research on the effectiveness of parenting with PBS Updated references and resources to build every family's PBS toolbox New downloads, including fillable forms for gathering information, developing a Child Behavior Support Plan, building additional supports into family life, and monitoring progress For a guide to preventing challenging behavior problems and improving family functioning with PBS, check out the companion book, Helping Your Family Thrive.Table of Contents About the Downloads About the Authors Foreword Glen Dunlap Note to the Reader Acknowledgements I Introduction and Overview: The Basics of Positive Behavior Support Chapter 1: Understanding and Addressing Behavior Chapter 2: Learning About Positive Behavior Support II The Process of Positive Behavior Support: Problem Solving Through the Process Chapter 3: Establishing Goals Chapter 4: Gathering and Analyzing Information Chapter 5: Developing a Plan Chapter 6: Using the Plan III Stories of Positive Behavior Support: Practicing the Process Through Case Illustrations Chapter 7: Zoë's Story Chapter 8: Isobel's Story Chapter 9: Michael's Story IV Enhancing Lives Through Positive Behavior Support: Making the Process Work for Families Chapter 10: Integrating Positive Behavior Support into Family Life Chapter 11: Making Positive Behavior Support Work for Everyone Appendix A: Integrating Positive Behavior Support into Family LifeAppendix B: Making Positive Behavior Support Work for Everyone Resources Bibliography Index
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Brookes Publishing Co Helping Your Family Thrive: A Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisThis practical guide teaches parents to use positive behavior support (PBS) to structure their homes and promote desired behavior. It guides readers through a 5-step approach to manage family life so that all family members thrive: 1) assessing strengths, challenges, and needs, 2) creating a family vision and expectations, 3) arranging the home environment, 4) teaching behavioral expectations, and 5) monitoring outcomes and problem-solving. Concrete, research-based examples, exercises, downloadable worksheets, and chapter-long case studies walk parents through every step of the process.Table of Contents Section I: Introduction and Overview Chapter 1: Introducing Positive Behavior Support Chapter 2: Understanding Family Systems Section II: Family Self-Assessment Chapter 3: Current Family Behavior Patterns Chapter 4: Assessment of Behavior Support Practices Section III: Family Vision and Expectations Chapter 5: Establishing a Family Vision Chapter 6: Developing Behavioral Expectations and Rules Section IV: Arrange Environment to Promote Success Chapter 7: Attending to Physical Environment Chapter 8: Organizing Family Time Section V: Teaching Behavioral Expectations Chapter 9: Promoting Positive Behavior Chapter 10: Responding to Behavior Section VI: Monitoring Outcomes and Problem-Solving Chapter 11: Monitoring and Adjusting Your Plan Chapter 12: Addressing Behavior of Individual Members Section V: Making It Work Chapter 13: Building Family Processes to Promote Success Chapter 14: Comprehensive Stories of Family Support: Case 1 Chapter 15: Comprehensive Stories of Family Support: Case 2 Resources References (grouped by subject) Family Forms
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Brookes Publishing Co Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings:
Book SynopsisMeaningful, authentic assessment practices are one key to the success of early childhood inclusion. Prepare current and future teachers with the second edition of this comprehensive textbook, an in‐depth guide to the how and the why of high‐quality assessment in the context of inclusive early childhood settings.Updated with new contributors and coverage of timely new topics, this book takes a blended approach to assessment, combining the latest recommended practices from early childhood education and early childhood special education. Well‐known experts Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak and Jennifer Grisham have developed this text to align with Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices on assessment. Educators will learn how to select and use assessment instruments, conduct authentic assessment during daily activities and routines, collaborate with families and other team members, master the challenges of kindergarten assessment, conduct eligibility assessments, use assessment to inform program planning and monitor progress, and more.Ideal for both undergraduate and graduate courses and personnel preparation programs, this comprehensive text gives teachers the knowledge and tools they need to implement high‐quality assessment and reap its benefits: inclusive, family‐centered programming that improves outcomes for all children.WHATS NEW: New section on considerations for special populations: dual language learners, children in kindergarten, and children who have severe and multiple disabilities Increased focus on educational equity throughout the book New and expanded coverage of important themes and topics, including authenticity, collaborative partnerships, and data‐based decision making New invited contributors who are experts in the field and advocates for early childhood inclusion More practical materials, including new and extended case studies, a revised Curriculum‐Based Assessment Rating Rubric and glossary, and a list of recommended practices Overview of revised versions of commonly used curriculum‐based assessments, including AEPS‐3, COR Advantage, and Work Sampling System Companion materials for faculty, including PowerPoints with links to activities and resources Table of Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Dedications Section 1: Recommended Practices Chapter 1: Introduction Jennifer Grisham and Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak Why a Second Edition Major Themes of this Book Authenticity Collaborative Partnerships Utility Educational Equity Overview of Major Book Sections Section I: Recommended Practices (Process) Section II: Reasons for Conducting Assessment (Purpose) Section III: Special Topics in Assessment Intended Audience and Use Definitions of Key Terms Used Throughout Assessment Blended Practices Teacher Summary References Chapter 2: Recommended Practices in Authentic Assessment Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak, Rebecca Crawford, Lynn Sullivan, and Jennifer Grisham Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Defined Difference Between Authentic Assessment and Conventional Assessment Advantages and Evidence‐Base Advantages of Authentic Assessment Support for Authentic Assessment Flipping the Script Summar References Chapter 3: Family Involvement in the Assessment Process Julie Harp Rutland, Ashley Lyons‐Picard, Jennifer Grisham, and Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak Involving Families in the Assessment Process Ecological Systems Theory Adult Learning Theory Family‐Centered Practices Legal Mandates Involving Families in the Assessment Process Learner Expert Team Member Advocate Benefits to Families and Children Approaches for Gathering Assessment Information from Families Unstructured Approaches Structured Approaches Considerations for Gathering Reliable Information from Families Understanding Levels of Family Involvement Effective Communication Strategies Considerate Scheduling Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Defining Priorities Setting Individual Goals Program Planning Summary References Chapter 4: Recommended Practices for Determining Technical Adequacy Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak and Jennifer Grisham Technical Adequacy Validity Reliability Bias Classification Measures Common Practices Related to Conventional Assessment Calculating Chronological Age Establishing Basal Ceiling Adjusting for Prematurity Interpreting Results Summary References Chapter 5: Critical Decision‐Making Process Lynn Sullivan, Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak, and Jennifer Grisham Overview of the Decision‐Making Process Step One: Gathering Guiding Principles: What to Observe Guiding Principles: Who Observes Guiding Principles: When and Where to Observe Guiding Principles: How Often to Observe Step Two: Documenting Written Descriptions Visuals and Artifacts Counts or Tallies Step Three: Summarizing Numerical Summaries Visual Summaries Narrative Summaries Step Four: Analyzing Patterns Trends Step Five: Interpreting Summary References Appendix A: Lists of Recommended Practices for the Decision Making‐Process Section 2: Reasons for Conducting Assessments Chapter 6: Assessment for Program Planning Purposes Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak, Jennifer Grisham, Lynn Sullivan, and Sarah Hawkins‐Lear Definition and Purpose of Assessment for Program Planning Conducting Program Planning Assessments Selecting a CBA for Program Planning CBA Rating Rubric Administering CBAs Assessment Fidelity Assessment Activities Using Information from CBAs to Program Plan Making Decisions for Program Planning Identifying Who Needs to Learn What Sorting Children by Outcomes Multi‐Tiered Systems of Support Summary References Appendix B: Revised Curriculum:Based Assessment Rating Rubric and Glossary Chapter 7: Assessment for Progress Monitoring Purposes Jennifer Grisham, Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak, Ashley Lyons‐Picard, Sarah Hawkins‐Lear, and Lynn Sullivan Progress Monitoring Recommended Progress Monitoring Practices Holistic Appraoch to Progress Monitoring Progress Monitoring Decision:Making Tiered Model of Progress Monitoring Sharing Progress Monitoring Information Communicating with Families How and When to Share Progrss Monitoring Information Summary References Chapter 8: Recommended Practices in Identifying Children for Special Services Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak and Jennifer Grisham Child Find Purpose and Requirements Common Activities and Recommended Practices Screening Traditional and Contemporary Screening Approaches Screening Types and Formats Screening Types Screening Formats Recommended Screening Practices Determining Eligibility for Services Federal Regulations Federal Categories Developmental Delay State Variations Recommended Practices for Eligibility Determination Transdisciplinary Teaming During Eligibility Report Writing Summary References Chapter 9: Program Evaluation Jennifer Grisham and Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak Types and Reasons for Conducting Program Evaluation Individual Classroom‐Level Evaluations Local Program‐Level Evaluations State‐Level Evaluations Federal Program Evaluations Methods of Collecting Program Evaluation Data Child Outcome Data Program Observations Stakeholder Input Record Reviews Recommended Practices Planning for Program Evaluation Conducting a Program Evaluation Using Program Evaluation Data Summary References Section 4: Considerations for Special Populations Chapter 10: Recommended Practices for Assessing Children Who are Dual Language Learners (DLLs) or Multilanguage Learners Lin Zhu, Jennifer Grisham, Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak, and Ashley Lyons‐Picard General Considerations for Assessing Children Who are DLLs or Multilanguage Learners Challenges of Assessing Children Who are DLLs or Multilanguage Learners Special Recommendations What to Assess How to Assess Influences and Biases Intechangeable Cuing Systems Alternative, Flexible Materials Alternative Responses Measures Summary References Chapter 11: Recommended Practices for Assessing Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities Jennifer Grisham, Ashley Lyons‐Picard, and Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak Transdisciplinary Teaming General Considerations for Assessing Children with Severe and Multiple Disabilities Children with Complex Medical Needs Special Recommendations What to Assess How to Assess Influences and Biases Interchangeable Cuing Systems Alternative, Flexible Materials Alternative Responses Measures Summary References Chapter 12: Kindergarten Assessment Julie Rutland, Jennifer Grisham, Lynn Sullivan, and Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak Kindergarten Readiness and Kindergarten Assessment Timely Referrals and Tiered Instruction Program Planning in Kindergarten Classrooms Curriculum Based Measures Curriculum Bases Assessments Summary References Index
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Brookes Publishing Co Universal Design for Transition: The Educators'
Book SynopsisFor students with disabilities from historically marginalized backgrounds, inequities in education and support services often lead to negative post-school outcomes. Promote successful adult lives for all students with disabilities—including historically marginalized culturally and linguistically diverse learners—with the new edition of this guide to the universal design for transition (UDT) framework.Like the popular first edition, this important text prepares teachers, transition coordinators, and principals of Grades 6–12 to apply the principles of universal design for learning to transition planning for all learners with disabilities. This reimagined guide adds an equity lens, so that educators can understand the needs of historically marginalized racially and ethnically diverse students and create culturally responsive and sustaining instruction, supports, and services as students approach transition age. Practical tips, examples, and downloadable tools help teachers apply the UDT framework successfully, and the voices of experienced educators provide guidance and insight throughout. Equally useful as a textbook and an in-service resource, this new edition will get educators ready to help all students with disabilities build fulfilling adult lives that reflect their goals and dreams.EDUCATORS WILL LEARN HOW TO: Reduce student opportunity gaps related to academic achievement and transition planning Incorporate the rich cultural heritage of historically marginalized students when planning their academic and transition curriculum Master the components of UDT, including multiple means of assessment, student self-determination, multiple life domains, and use of multiple resources and perspectives when making decisions Prepare students for key aspects of adult life: employment, postsecondary education, community living, and social inclusion and engagement Create culturally sustaining IEPs that honor the complexities of diverse students and families Promote equitable access to and use of technology with a UDT approach WHAT’S NEW: New focus on culturally responsive practices and supports Updated research throughout New and expanded coverage of key topics such as community living options, use of technology and multimedia resources, and weaving social outlets and leisure activities into UDT All-new examples, resources, teaching tips, vignettes, and case studies Table of Contents Culturally Sustaining UDT: Overview and Components 1 UDT to Provide Culturally Competent Academic and Transition Instruction Chapter 2: Assessment Appendix: Transition Assessment Resources Chapter 3: Student Self-Determination Chapter 4: Stakeholder CollaborationII Culturally Sustaining UDT Across Domains Chapter 5: Employment Supports Chapter 6: Postsecondary Education Chapter 7: Community Living Chapter 8: Social Inclusion and EngagementIII Culturally Sustaining UDT Planning: Implementation Chapter 9: Individualized Education Planning Chapter 10: Embedding Technology Using an Equity Literacy Framework Chapter 11: Tying It Together: Implementing a UDT Framework Index
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Brookes Publishing Co Creating a Regulating Classroom Environment: A
Book SynopsisThe physical environment of a classroom has a powerful impact on learning and well-being—especially for students who have experienced trauma. Part of an essential new series of laminated quick guides for educators, this is your concise, practical introduction to creating a safe and supportive physical environment using a trauma-informed lens.Authors Jen Alexander and Anna Paravano, experienced educators, and experts on trauma-sensitive schools, guide you through this critical topic in a friendly, warm, and personal style. Together, they’ll show you how to create a physical classroom environment that strengthens felt safety and security for everyone, decreases behavior problems, diminishes the load on the body’s stress response systems, and focuses attention—improving readiness for both teaching and learning. You’ll learn how to develop a trauma-sensitive environment by: Setting up classroom spaces that are inviting, predictable yet flexible, and encourage choice and developmentally appropriate agency Establishing safe places that each student (and staff member) can call their own Using color as a tool to foster regulation and readiness for learning Defining focal points that engage students without overwhelming them Incorporating touchstones that help everyone feel anchored and be connected PRACTICAL DOWNLOADS INCLUDED! 8 downloads expand on the tips in this quick guide and help you take action. With these interactive printables, you’ll answer guided questions about setup in your school space, outline a solid plan for improving your learning environment, record specific ideas about your furniture and lighting, and more!About the Series: Quick Guides for Building Trauma-Sensitive SchoolsPractical, friendly, and immediately useful, this series of laminated quick guides addresses the essentials of building trauma-sensitive schools—safety, connection, regulation, and learning. Jen Alexander has collaborated with experts around the globe to bring educators tips, strategies, and activities they can apply right away in their classroom and school. Each guide in the series also includes downloadable lesson plans and exercises that educators can use to take action. Equally useful for experienced trauma-sensitive educators or those just getting started, these quick guides will help school staff create environments that support every person’s well-being and learning.
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Brookes Publishing Co You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Autistic
Book SynopsisOne of the most popular, practical, and trusted books on inclusive education, this bestselling guide is now in a fully updated third edition—perfect for K–12 educators teaching the growing number of students on the autism spectrum. Created by Paula Kluth, a former teacher and celebrated inclusion expert who works with teachers and families nationwide, this book gives educators sensitive new ways to see autistic students and instantly useful strategies for teaching and welcoming them in general education classrooms.Both pre- and in-service educators will find the up-to-date research and ready-to-use tips they need to make schools safe, accessible, and appropriately challenging for learners on the autism spectrum. Drawing on decades of experience, Paula Kluth offers a comprehensive, real-world guide to supporting autistic students—from big-picture guidance on the law, planning, and collaboration to the practical details of classroom arrangement, teaching strategies, and positive behavior supports. With a clear focus on the strengths, gifts, and perspectives of autistic learners, the book prominently features the voices of autistic people and their families and includes their valuable ideas and insights.A professional resource and textbook that teachers will keep forever, this new edition of “You’re Going to Love this Kid!” is the ultimate guide to supporting autistic students and meeting each learner’s individual needs in the inclusive classroom.WHAT’S NEW All chapters thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and recommended practices More insights from autistic people and their family members Engaging new features: learning objectives, bulleted organizers, and all-new discussion questions New and updated reproducible materials: includes 20 online forms, student worksheets, planning tools, activities, and checklists A new chapter co-author adding expert advice on making classrooms supportive for those with sensory needs Identity-first language that reflects the preferences of autistic people More graphics, photos, and artwork that illustrate and reinforce key points TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: values and beliefs that support inclusive schooling definitions and characteristics of autism respectful partnerships with parents and caregivers classroom arrangement and sensory supports classroom community and social relationships communication tools and considerations effective literacy instruction respectful and effective responses to behavior lesson planning co-teaching and collaboration with team members federal laws related to special education Table of Contents Chapter 1 Autism Chapter 2 Inclusive Schools Chapter 3 The Role of the Teacher Chapter 4 The Family–School Partnership — With Eileen Yoshina Chapter 5 The Comfortable Classroom — With Paula Aquilla Chapter 6 Friendships, Social Relationships, and Belonging Chapter 7 Communication Skills, Competencies, and Relationships Chapter 8 Literacy Teaching and Learning — With Kelly Chandler-Olcott Chapter 9 Behavior: Rethinking Challenges and Creating Supports Chapter 10 Lessons for All: Using UDL to Plan, Teach, and Assess Chapter 11 Teaching Strategies — With Christi Kasa Chapter 12 Collaboration in Classrooms and Beyond
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Harvard Educational Publishing Group Six Shifts to Improve Special Education and Other
Book SynopsisSix Shifts to Improve Special Education and Other Interventions offers a set of bold, new ideas for dramatically raising the achievement of students with mild to moderate disabilities and students experiencing serious academic, social and emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Despite much effort and caring on the part of educators, a new approach to supporting struggling students is critically needed so they can master grade-level skills and complete college, argues author Nathan Levenson. Combining research with evidence from his own implementation work in more than a hundred districts, Levenson makes the case for a wholesale rethinking of how interventions are delivered summarized by six essential 'shifts.' Designed to be practical and draw on the talents of existing staff, Levenson's shifts are paired with concrete advice and lessons learned from the field to improve special education and general education interventions such as Response to Intervention and Multi-Tiered Student Supports.Six Shifts to Improve Special Education and Other Interventions serves as both a call to action and a critical guide for administrators looking for more effective, affordable ways to close the achievement gap.
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Human Kinetics Publishers Active Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum:
Book SynopsisEvery school wants to be inclusive. But often children on the autism spectrum are left behind when it comes to participating in physical education and becoming physically literate—in part because many physical educators feel unprepared to include children on the spectrum in class activities. That’s where Active Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum comes in.Theoretical Framework, Games, and Lesson PlansThis text provides both the adaptive framework teachers need and more than 80 games to help children on the spectrum take part in physical activity, learn from games, and enjoy being active.Beyond the framework and games, the book will help physical educators, parents and caregivers, and others develop the courage, competence, and confidence they need to teach and help children on the autism spectrum.Active Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum offers an exploration of the ABCs of physical literacy (agility, balance, coordination, and speed); breakdowns of 16 specific skills, including fundamental movement skills, bike riding, skateboarding or scootering, swimming, and ice skating 22 games to practice the ABCs and skills; 30 single equipment games using Hula-Hoops, bean bags, scarves, rubber balls, gator balls, and racquets and balloons; 29 lesson plans for target games, net and wall games, striking and fielding games, and invasion games using the Teaching Games for Understanding approach; 21 bonus games to practice what is learned in the lessons; 14 warm-up and sport skill games; 4 warm-up games to be used in an inclusive class; and 1 sample home or gym fitness program. Games Are Easy to Use and PurposefulThe games are easy to use, with clear instruction on how to effectively teach movement skills to all students, including those on the spectrum. The games are active, enjoyable, and imbued with purpose. They are accessible to anyone working with children on the autism spectrum in school, at home, or in other settings.What Sets This Book ApartWhat sets this text apart from similar books is its wealth of theoretical and practical content beyond the games. Its focus on physical activity, wellness, health, inclusion, and physical literacy in a wide variety of environments, along with its foundational content, makes Active Games for Children on the Autism Spectrum highly valuable to both experienced and inexperienced teachers, as well as parents and others working with children with autism. Chapters on physical literacy, adapting physical activity, planning, movement skills, community, family and friends, and fitness create a well-rounded, thorough exploration of how to help children on the spectrum enjoy the benefits of physical education and an active lifestyle. In doing so, these children can enhance their health, improve their motor skills, and strengthen their social skills.Table of ContentsChapter 1. IntroductionUnderstanding Physical LiteracyOn the Autism SpectrumCharacteristics of Children and Considerations for Physical Literacy and GamesA Word About LanguageConclusionChapter 2. Adapting Physical ActivitySelecting the Best Environment for Developing Physical LiteracyADAPT DecisionsTask ProgressionsAdapting With EquipmentConclusionChapter 3. PlanningCommunicationPlanning for the Learning EnvironmentPlanning for Teaching Physical Literacy and GamesMotivationSense of ControlConclusionChapter 4. Fundamental Movement SkillsABCs of Physical LiteracyTeaching Fundamental Movement SkillsSingle Equipment Teaching MethodBall SenseGo-To GamesRecess and PlaygroundConclusionChapter 5. Physical Education and CommunityPlanning for Physical EducationTransitioning Activities From One-on-One to Inclusive GroupTeaching Games for Understanding (TGfU)TGfU LessonsWarm-Up and Sport Skill GamesInclusive Community Sports Program: SoccabilityConclusionChapter 6. Family and FriendsBike RidingSkateboarding (Scooter)Swimming and Water SafetyIce SkatingConclusionChapter 7. FitnessFitness In and Outside of SchoolInstructional Considerations and ToolsQuestions to AskActivitiesConclusion
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Arcler Education Inc Special Education Tools, Concepts and Design for
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on themes related to special education, inclusive practices, individualized instruction, and assistive technology. It is particularly relevant to undergraduate students in education and special education, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the tools, concepts, and strategies needed to support children with diverse learning needs. Practitioners in special education gain practical insights into designing and implementing effective individualized education plans (IEPs) and leveraging assistive technologies to enhance learning outcomes. Policymakers can draw from this knowledge to develop inclusive education policies that prioritize the needs of children with disabilities, and the general public becomes more aware of the importance of inclusive and supportive educational practices for all children.Table of Contents Chapter 1 Understanding Special Education Needs Chapter 2 Assessing and Identifying Special Education Needs Chapter 3 Designing Individualized Education Plans Chapter 4 Effective Instructional Strategies for Special Education Chapter 5 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments Chapter 6 Working with Families and Caregivers Chapter 7 Promoting Inclusion and Social Integration Chapter 8 Assessing Progress and Monitoring Outcomes
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Emerald Publishing Limited Implementing Inclusive Education: Issues in
Book SynopsisThe volume will provide an examination of issues around how policy for inclusive education can be implemented in practice. In relation to different thematic policy areas considered in each chapter these questions will be considered: • What are the main policy issues for inclusive education? • What recommendations are there for addressing these issues? • What are the difficulties in implementing these recommendations? • How can these difficulties be overcome? Overall conclusions will focus on lessons learnt for supporting the implementation of policy for inclusive education and bridging the policy-practice gap.Table of ContentsChanging Conceptions of Inclusion Underpinning Education Policy - Cor Meijer and Amanda Watkins SECTION I: KEY POLICY AREAS FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION Ensuring a Strong Start for All Children: Inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care - Paul A. Bartolo, Eva Bjorck-Akesson, Climent Gine and Mary Kyriazopoulou Financing Inclusive Education: Policy Challenges, Issues and Trends - Serge Ebersold and Cor Meijer Educating All Teachers for Inclusion - Amanda Watkins, Annet De Vroey and Simoni Symeonidou Inclusive Vocational Education and Training (Vet) - Policy and Practice - Edgar Pereira, Mary Kyriazopoulou and Harald Weber SECTION II: SUPPORT AND PROVISION How Can Education Systems Support All Learners? Tipping-Point Leadership Focused on Cultural Change and Inclusive Capability - Per Skoglund and Hans Stacker Multicultural Diversity and Special Educational Needs - Geoff Lindsay, Sonali Shah and Mary Kyriazopoulou ICT as a Tool for Supporting Inclusive Learning Opportunities - Marcella Turner-Cmuchal and Stuart Aitken Addressing the Challenges of Raising Achievement for All - Verity Donnelly, Finn O´Murchu and Wiltrud Thies SECTION III: MONITORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION Inclusive Assessment: Issues and Challenges for Policy and Practice - Anthoula Kefallinou and Verity Donnelly Efficiency, Effectiveness and Equity Within Inclusive Education Systems - Amanda Watkins and Serge Ebersold Young Voices on Inclusive Education - Victoria Soriano Summary and Conclusions: Ways Forward in Bridging Policy-Practice Gap Issues Within Inclusive Education
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Emerald Publishing Limited Intercultural and Inclusive Education in Latin
Book SynopsisQuality education is a human right and all individuals and peoples regardless of their social, ethnic, personal, economic, gender, or religion, should be able to participate and engage in productive and lifelong learning. This volume explores the ways in which intercultural and inclusive education have been addressed in Latin America through small, local, or nation-wide programs to improve peoples' experiences regarding diversity, such as racism, classism, meritocracy, and redefines the priorities to advance on the quality of education for all.Key international authors contribute chapters on the history, status, and challenges of intercultural and inclusive education in a specific country or region in Latin America. Intercultural and Inclusive Education in Latin America: Trajectories, Perspectives and Challenges focuses on the history and advances in public policies, teaching practices, educational programs, as well as new methodologies and theoretical perspectives t
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Emerald Publishing Limited Including Voices
Book SynopsisThrough the presentation of research and an examination of exclusionary conditions, and the ways in which these are being challenged, the editors and authors present an important debate focused upon human rights and practical application of inclusive practices.
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Emerald Publishing Limited Neoliberalism and Inclusive Education: Students
Book SynopsisCharter schools continue to grow in influence, as does the push for inclusive education for students with disabilities. What is the value and impact of these schools, especially on the marginalized populations they often serve? Relying on the fields of DisCrit, and Sociology of Special and Inclusive Education, this book answers these questions by focusing on the topics of neoliberalism and inclusive education. Mac focuses on the history of the school choice and privatization movement in the United States with special consideration given to how ideologies such as disaster capitalism and neoliberalism shaped and influenced the movement, as well as how successful (or not) these privatization efforts have been overall as a social justice endeavor for marginalized students. The author also recounts the history of education for students with disabilities, highlighting historical inequities of schooling for students with disabilities in the United States. Drawing from an ethnographic case study of an independent, urban charter school, the school’s vision and reality of day-to-day life for students with disabilities at this school are explored. The author investigates the school’s inclusion program in the broader neoliberal landscape of free market competition in the educational marketplace and argues that as a result of inclusive education and neoliberal reforms being virtually incompatible, the pervasive neoliberal environment presents the biggest hurdle to successful inclusive education.Trade ReviewIn this brilliantly and beautifully researched and written book, Sylvia Mac traces the history of neoliberal reforms in education as running parallel, yet antithetical to the inclusive education movement. Fueled by disaster capitalism and the corporatization, Mac draws on DisCrit and critical disability studies to carefully and thoughtfully lay bare the illusion of school choice for minorized and disabled students. I can’t wait to teach this important and timely book. -- Beth A. Ferri, Ph.D. (Professor, Syracuse University)In a time of increasing movement towards privatization of schools without critical examinations of the impact of that privatization (and the subsequent standardization of notions of “success” and “achievement”) on many subgroups of students, our field needs more thoughtful analyses that encourage deep interrogations of the impact of charter schools on our most vulnerable (and often most overlooked) groups of students. Dr. Sylvia Mac has written a beautiful ethnographic case study of a small charter school, exploring neoliberal ideologies as they intersect with notions of inclusivity and equity for disabled and neurodivergent students of color living in low-income situations. Her book provides important analyses of legacies of inequality throughout the histories of the school choice movement in education and the evolving frameworks for education of students with disabilities; leading to a deep analysis of ways in which ideals of equity and inclusion in a small charter school are irreconcilable with the realities of neoliberal ideas of success within a market of “choice.” Dr. Mac provides important recommendations for policy makers, teacher educators and researchers interested in best supporting historically marginalized students to truly more towards more egalitarian and supportive educational settings. -- Betina Hsieh, Ph.D. (Associate Professor of Teacher Education, California State University, Long Beach)Sylvia Mac debuts the intersection of disability, inclusive education and neoliberalism in a critical ethnographic portrayal of a small California charter school. Mac critically questions the concept of inclusion in this setting, showing that neoliberal values and inclusion are mutually exclusive. Inclusion conceals many social issues and neoliberal values, such as independence, profit accumulation and competition, which Mac unfolds as she shares her interviews, observations, and review of school documents. Mac deftly illustrates how free market reform has raised the ante for low income, especially non-native English-speaking children of color to succeed in an increasingly competitive and standardized schooling environment. We feel Santiago’s abandonment by special education staff in the study skills class when he says he’s “lost.” The general teachers are in a similar situation without help. In the end, children who need differentiated instruction instead become deficient, instead of the system that labels them as so. Neoliberalism and Inclusive Education provides a poignant account of charter schooling, revealing that neoliberal values are smokescreened with cost benefit analyses, strategic plans and educational outcomes, manufacturing failure for the disabled. -- Denise Blum, Ph.D. (Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University)With her unfailingly trenchant analysis, Dr. Mac critiques the deployment of capital and power in the service of neoliberalism against vulnerable and under-represented populations. She brings a critical ethnographic lens on a charter school to address how neoliberal ideology and inclusive education discourses spectacularly fail poor students of color with disabilities, addressing key gaps in what we know about how inclusive education is experienced by underrepresented students. -- Shabana Mir, Ph.D. (Associate Professor, American Islamic College, Chicago)Table of ContentsChapter 1. School Choice, Disaster Capitalism, and the Reproduction of Inequality for Historically Marginalized Students Chapter 2. The Creation of Deficient Students in Need of a “Special” Education Chapter 3. Needy Populations and Individual Failures Chapter 4. The Illusion of Choice and the Myth of Competition in the Education Marketplace Chapter 5. The Incompatibility of Neoliberalism and Inclusive Education Chapter 6. Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
£47.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Children with Language Disorders
Book SynopsisThis book examines what speech and language therapists, working individually and in multidisciplinary teams, really do with language-impaired children. Rather than discussing this from the basis of one particular school, theoretical model or approach, the book aims to develop a holistic view of the child, her/his family, environment and progress with language.Table of ContentsChildren With Language Impairments. Formal and Informal Assessment. Differential Diagnosis of Langauge Disorder. Treatment and Management of preschool Children With Language Disorders. Treatment and Management of school-aged Children With Language Disorders. Teenagers With Language disorders. Where to go From Here. Research - Methods and Issues. Children With acquired Aphasia.
£60.75
John Wiley & Sons Inc Tackling Dyslexia
Book SynopsisThis book describes an approach to teaching which is designed to take account not only of the problems encountered by children with dyslexia when learning to read, spell and write, but also of the nature of the task that the dyslexic child is trying to master. This second edition has been revised and expanded to include new approaches to the teaching of phonics, recent ideas about developing reading skills, the revised National Curriculum and the Code of Practice, and new developments in IT and software for teaching. There are completely new chapters covering early recognition, helping younger children, and difficulties with mathematics; and the sections on testing and monitoring work and on materials and games for teaching have also been expanded to form individual chapters.Table of ContentsPreface. 1 The Dyslexia Difficulty and The Literacy Task. 2 The phonological Approach. 3 Testing and Monitoring Work. 4 Approaches and Procedures for Teaching. 5 Teaching The Dyslexic Pupil in Key Stage 1. 6 Teaching Phonic work at Different Stages. 7 What Goes Into a Lesson?. 8 Reading. 9 Numeracy and mathematics. 10 Into The Classroom. 11 Handwriting. 12 Special Topics. 13 Computer technology in Lessons With Dyslexic Children. 14 Using Visual and Multisensory aids, Games and Other Materials. Appendix I Talking to Parents. Appendix II programmes, Resources and Books for Teaching. Appendix III Estimating The readability of Books. Appendix IV Further Reading and Reference Addresses. Appendix V Checklists. Appendix VI The National Literacy Strategy and The ' literacy Hour'. Appendix VII Notes and References. Index.
£43.65
John Wiley & Sons Inc Autism: Medical and Educational Aspects
Book SynopsisThis book attempts to go some way towards bridging the gap between theoretical understanding of autism and understanding it in the practice of daily life. The cause of autism is physical, biological and organic and people with autism require specialised education and support matched to their particular difficulties.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Autism AS A Syndrome OF Hyperrealism. Steven, Sven and The Others. An Apple and an Orange. Mistanpitaaeniten. The Hyperrealists. Autism AS A Developmental Disorder. The Significant Development Scales. The ven More Significant Stories. The Special Story of People With Asperger syndrome. Where is it Heading? The Medical Diagnosis OF Autism AND Disorders OF The Autism Spectrum. Classic Autism, or Kanner' s Syndrome. Disorders of The autism Spectrum. Considerations for The Differential Diagnosis. A Constantly recurring Difficulty. The IQ. Neuropsychologcail Tests. How Frequently Should the Diagnosis be Made? The Biologial Basis OF Autism. Autism Seldom Comes alone. Possible Causal Factors. Morphological and Biochemical Signs of Brain dysfunction. Laying One' s Finger on The Problem(s). A Provisional Synthesis. practical Conclusion. Work-up Required. Education AND Guidance OF People With autism. Recommendations From The Medical Viewpoint. Above All, a Need for structure. Frequent Medical Problems. Problems Associated With Specific syndromes of the Autism Spectrum. Medication. Education AND Guidance OF People with Autism. The Major Educational Starting Points . Herman. Behavioural problems and The Myth of Procrustes. Jan and The Limited Power of Abstraction. more on The Level of Abstraction. Maria and The Language Trap. The Five Axes of professional Training and Education. Education AND Guidance OF People With autism. Practical Examples - Where? When? How Long? Communication. Self-help and Domestic Skills. Work Skills and Work Behaviour. Leisure Skills. Social skills. In Conclusion. References. Epilogue.
£47.45
John Wiley & Sons Inc Keyboarding Skills for Children with Disabilities
Book SynopsisChildren who have difficulty with handling a pen or pencil or who have problems with organising movements at a cerebral level are at a great disadvantage in school no matter what their intellectual and academic levels may be. Personal computers and electronic keyboards can revolutionise the lives of children with these types of difficulties enabling them to perform in the classroom with their peers. However, since such equipment is costly, it is essential that an accurate assessment is made of the child's needs and abilities to ensure that appropriate equipment is chosen. It is equally important when teaching keyboarding skills to select methods and techniques which are appropriate to each child's strengths and weaknesses.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Children who will benefit from learning keyboarding skills. Assessing the need for learning keyboarding skills. Choosing the most suitable equipment. Methods of teaching keyboarding skills.
£43.65
John Wiley & Sons Inc Dyslexia in Different Languages
Book SynopsisThis book presents current research on dyslexia in alnguages other than English. It is increasingly evident that it is essential to define dyslexia in terms of the language of instruction because learning to read cannot be separated from the linguistic parameters of that language. Differences in the orthographic, phonological, morphemic and inflectional structure of a language influence the degree of difficulty encountered by children when learning to read. Consequently, authors describe the linguistic properties of their languages and discuss the problems encountered by dyslexics in that language and the dyslexics' underlying cognitive deficits. The objective of this book is to explore a variety of languages and to identify both the language specific characteristics of reading and spelling problems in each language and the core deficits that are common to all dyslexics regardless of the language of instruction.Table of ContentsIntroduction, cross-linguistic studies of dyslexia - an overview of current research. Cross-linguistic assessment of reading difficulties in English-Afrikaans bilingual children. Learning to spell in French: How spoken and written language influence the acquisition of spelling skills of Quebec-French speaking children. Reading disability in Norwegian children. Dyslexia in German-speaking children. The manifestation of developmental reading disorders in a regular orthographic system: the Greek language. Reading and reading difficulties in Polish. Identifying developmental dyslexia in Arabic - a review of the literature. Developmental dyslexia in Chinese. Dyslexia in English and Japanese and 'Hypothesis of Granularity'. Literacy problems in braille. Dyslexia in different languages - what next?
£39.85
John Wiley & Sons Inc Down Syndrome Across the Life Span
Book SynopsisThis book promotes a positive message for people with Down syndrome across the world. Living with Down Syndrome is a positive experience for the majority of children and adults with Down syndrome, and for their families. Of course there are difficulties to be faced, but quality of life, from infancy to old age, is determined more by the quality of healthcare, education and social inclusion offered to individuals, than by the developmental difficulties that are associated with Down syndrome. The aim of this book is to bring the latest information on research and good practice to families, practitioners and policy makers in order improve the services available to individuals with Down syndrome in all countries.Table of ContentsPart One: Setting the Scene. 1 - The aspirations of adults with Down syndrome. 2 - Beyond the myths - representing people with Down syndrome. 3 - Supporting families. 4 - Positive families - appreciating adult children with Down syndrome. 5 - Mum, Dad, and Kids- family life. Part Two: Perspectives for services. 6 - Early intervention and support. 7 - Healthcare. 8 - Genetic aspects. 9 - Creating positive lifestyles for people with Down syndrome in developing countries. Part Three: Development and Education. 10 - Learning in young children. 11 - Making inclusion work. 12 - Speech, language and memory development. 13 - Developing number and money skills. 14 - Developing literacy across all ages. 15 - Verbal-motor behaviour. 16 - Self-regulation in young adults. Part Four: Adolescence and adult life. 17 - Adolescence and inclusion. 18 - Health and ageing. 19 - Life after school. 20 - Adult lives, living and working in the community. 21 - Ageing with confidence and competence.
£86.36
John Wiley & Sons Inc Early Reading Development and Dyslexia
Book SynopsisEarly Reading Development and Dyslexia focuses on how children learn to read and on the difficulties some children have in acquiring this important skill. It concentrates specifically on the very beginning stages of reading development - that is, in the 4-7 year age group. This book begins by considering current ideas about how young children begin to acquire reading skills, and draws particularly on research that focuses on the language abilities that they need to have in place in order to facilitate early reading. The link between phonological abilities and the acquisition of letter knowledge is especially strongly highlighted, but attention is also paid to other reading-related language skills and to the role that parents and teachers play in promoting good early reading development. Later chapters focus on the importance of early identification of reading problems through screening and assessment procedures. Effective teaching of beginning reading skills within the classroom is discussed, prior to a review of current specialist teaching methods designed to improve reading progress in early-diagnosed young dyslexic children.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Phonology. Reading and Alphabetic Principle. Reading, Verbal Memory and Naming Skills. Phonological Difficulties and reading Failure. A Case Study. Risk Factors. Protective Influences and compensatory Strategies. Phonological Deficits in Dyslexia. Children at Risk of Dyslexia. Screening for Early Reading Failure. Preventing Reading Failure. A Model for The Assessment of Reading Impairment in Young Children. Teaching young Dyslexic Children. Assessing and Teaching The Young Poor Reader. Four case Studies. Questions We Still Have to Answer. Index.
£45.55
John Wiley & Sons Inc Occupational Therapy Approaches for Secondary
Book SynopsisThe current trend towards social inclusion has resulted in an increasing awareness by school staff of the necessity to support students who have a variety of additional needs. Occupational Therapists identify how physical, psychological and learning disabilities affect a student?s ability to operate in the classroom. This highly practical book will help staff recognise when a student?s poor performance within the classroom is the result of a medical condition or underlying motor and perceptual deficit. Clear tables enable the reader to link observed classroom behaviour with possible management approaches and sources for further advice. Each curriculum subject has been analysed to identify areas where practical strategies will help students to achieve their potential. Information, clearly set out with bullet points, will provide a useful resource for special needs co-ordinators, teachers and support staff when devising Individual Education Plans. Paediatric Occuptional Therapists working with secondary aged students will also find it an invaluable tool.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1. Foundation Skills. Chapter 2. Medical Conditions. Chapter 3. Curriculum Areas. Chapter 4. Occupational Therapy Skills Sheets. Appendix 1: Alternative Methods of Recording. Appendix 2: Handwriting Self-Evaluation Checklist. Appendix 3: Information kCommunication Technology Checklist and Resources. Appendix 4: Teachers' Checklist for Visual Signs. Appendix 5: Student Work Schedule. Appendix 6: Individual Student Profile. Equipment Resources. Suppliers' addresses. Useful Addresses. Further Reading. Glossary. Index.
£68.35
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Adult with Down Syndrome
Book SynopsisThe marked increase in life-expectancy in Down syndrome since the 1990s, although a very good sign in itself, raises important questions regarding the health issues, cognitive involution and social and professional inclusion of people with the condition. In this text, a large group of leading specialists have supplied a series of papers on many aspects of this issue, ranging from epidemiology, genetics, medical issues, Alzheimer's disease, cognition and language, to sexual behaviour and contraception, family issues, professional orientation and work experiences. This book should be of interest to physicians, psychologists, social workers and educators working in the field who wish to provide evidence-based interventions for persons with Down syndrome advancing in age.Table of ContentsEpidemiology, Genetic, Biological, Medical and Pharmacological issues. Cognition and Language Aspects. Psychosocial. Educational and professional Aspects.
£81.65
John Wiley & Sons Inc Autism and Blindness: Research and Reflections
Book SynopsisThis book has brought together leading international experts to explore the similarities and the differences between autism and blindness. Current research with children as well as adults is described comparing early psychological development from a range of perspectives such as language, memory, thought and feelings as well as providing critical reviews of educational and intervention programmes. New developments in the field have sparked debate that is well represented here and touches on a variety of issues ranging from musical talent to the basis of 'connectedness' to others. The readership will be drawn from many fields reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the topic and will include researchers and practitioners in psychology and psychiatry as well as educationalists, therapists, classroom teachers and parents.Table of ContentsPreface. Contributors. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1 Autism and blindness: building on the sum of their parts, Linda Pring. Chapter 2 Why connect? On the relation between austim and blindness, R Peter Hobson. Chapter 3 Beyond 'modalarity' and innateness: sensory experience, social interaction and symbolic development in children with autism and blindness, Susan Leekam and Shirley Wyver. Chapter 4 More than meets the eye: blindness, talent and autism, Linda Pring and Valerie Tadic. Chapter 5 Early signs of developmental setback and autism in infants with severe visual impairment, Naomi Dale. Chapter 6 Do blind children show autistic features:. Miguel Perez-Pereira and Gina Conti-Ramsden. Chapter 7 Blind children and children with autism: research methods fit for purpose, Vicky Lewis and Glyn Collis. Chapter 8 Educational implications of autism and visual impairment, Rita Jordan. Chapter 9 Guidelines for teaching students with visual impairment and autistic spectrum disorders, Ros Gibbons. Commentary Reflections on the connections between autism and blindness, Helen Tager-Flushberg. Index.
£40.80
John Wiley & Sons Inc Dyslexia and Self-Concept: Seeking a Dyslexic
Book SynopsisThis book addresses the important area of dyslexic children' s perception of themselves and how this is shaped by people and processes within their early school careers. It draws upon hitherto neglected psychological concepts such as self-efficacy, locus of control and learned helplessness to explain within a social-interactivist framework the powerful effect of self-perceptions on the social, emotional and academic development of dyslexics. Techniques for assessing these factors are described and research evidence is provided to demonstrate how a sense of dyslexic pride associated with positive academic outcomes can be achieved. The book is aimed at teachers, teacher-trainers, parents and academics researching developmental aspects of dyslexia, but combines scholarship and research in a manner that makes it accessible to adult dyslexics also.Trade Review"... accessible and thought-provoking...." (Dyslexia Review, May 2006) "... this book makes for an engaging and though-provoking read for anyone interested in the main topics." (Debate, June 2007)Table of ContentsThe Self-concept and its Relationship to Educational Achievement. A theoretical Framework for Investigating Dyslexics' Personal Appraisal and Sense of Identity. Approaches to Assessment. Learning Careers as Foundations for The formation of a Dyslexic Identity. How it Feels to be Dyslexic. Boys'own stories. Pulling it all Together. References. Index
£35.10
John Wiley & Sons Inc Early Years Movement Skills: Description,
Book SynopsisThis is an evidence-based manual of diagnosis and interventions for helping children between three and six years old who lack a complete range of fundamental movement skills. The book outlines the difficulties young children have with movement, especially developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD) and explains their assessment, using especially the early years motor skills checklist (EYMSC), a unique instrument aimed especially at children three to six years old. The management of the condition is then discussed, giving particular attention to the Special Education Needs Code of Practice. Finally the book explores the notion of a developmental coach, suggesting that parents and carers are the most appropriate individuals to fill this role. Contains photocopiable Early Years Movement Skills (EYMSC) checklist Based on the authors’ extensive experience in this field Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1. Motor development and change. Chapter 2. More development in young children. Chapter 3. Movement skill difficulties. Chapter 4. Assessing young children with movement difficulties. Chapter 5. Intervention in the early years. Appendix 1: Technical Information. Appendix 2: Early years movement skill check list. References. Index.
£33.20
John Wiley & Sons Inc Treating Phonological Disorders in Children:
Book SynopsisThis book provides a practical guide to the use of Metaphon therapy, the principled approach to phonological therapy, which takes full account of theories of learning and the linguistic nature of phonological disorder in children. The authors explore clearly the theoretical back-ground to Metaphon and translate it into clinical practice. For this second edition the book has been extensively revised and expanded to take account of current research and literature on phonological disorder and linguistic awareness and advances in the development of Metaphon.Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 Current Knowledge of Phonological Disorder. Chapter 3 Linguistic Assessment of Phonological Disorder and Metaphone. Chapter 4 Theoretical Basis: Metalinguistic Ability. Chapter 5 Theoretical Basis: Language and Learning. Chapter 6 Metaphon Therapy Phases. Chapter 7 Metaphon Therapy: Practice. Chapter 8 Does Metaphon Therapy Work? Chapter 9 Wider Applications of Metaphon. Chapter 10 Conclusions. References. Index.
£64.55
Future Horizons Incorporated Hope for the Violently Aggressive Child: New
Book SynopsisDr. Ralph Ankenman presents new diagnoses and treatment options for children who have severe disruptive meltdowns at home or school. Referred to as Immature Adrenaline Systems Over reactivity (IASO), this approach is based on the relationship between aggression and the body's adrenaline systems. Therefore IASO does not require psychotropic drugs. Instead, IASO reduces or eliminates psychotropic drugs from a child's regimen. IASO stops episodes of violence and aggression in patients with autism, with bipolar disorder, with developmental disabilities and also many with no mental health diagnosis at all. Standard psychotropic drugs often do not fully resolve these behaviors and lead to unnecessary side effects. A companion website of the same name as this book enables caregivers and parents to discuss and share tips about this new approach, called Immature Adrenaline Systems Over reactivity (IASO).Trade ReviewAs parents of a child who had 3 hour violent episodes, and who was successfully treated by Dr. Ankenman, we know Dr. Ankenman's approach works".—C. Higgins"Thank you, Dr. Ankenman, for changing our lives and giving Liesl the opportunity to realize her potential for a stable, happy and productive life!" - SusanTable of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction A Violently Aggressive Child Survey Of Aggressive Behavior Symptoms PART I: THE EPIDEMIC OVERDIAGNOSIS OF BIPOLAR DISORDER IN CHILDREN Chapter 1: The Increasing Diagnosis of Childhood Bipolar Disorder In America Chapter 2: Bipolar Disorder: What It Is, And What It Isn’t PART II: INSTINCTS AND VIOLENT AGGRESSION Chapter 3: Behavior Problems in Children Caused By Adrenaline System Over reactivity Chapter 4: Instincts and Adrenaline Crisis Chapter 5: Two Systems Of Adrenaline Reactivity Chapter 6: Two Adrenaline Crisis States PART III: CASE STUDIES AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Chapter 7: Adrenaline and Behavioral Science: Case Studies and Medical Literature Chapter 8: When a Child Has Rage Reactions As Well As Another Diagnosis Chapter 9: Bipolar Disorder Revisited PART IV: TALKING TO CLINICIANS Chapter 10: Collecting Information Chapter 11: Other Treatment Considerations Medication Addendum Postscript by Dr. Edward Cutler Works Cited Index
£17.95
Sensory World Songames for Sensory Processing: 25
Book SynopsisProvides musical activities for improving fine and gross motor skills, muscle strength, and rhythmicity. These 25 therapist created Songames offer a world of developmental play activities. Plus, the 53 page companion booklet explains how to use music to enhance specific skills, provides a comprehensive list of resources, and triples the number of therapeutic ways to use the games!
£22.46
