Teaching of students with different educational needs Books

Book SynopsisOne of the biggest challenges in the classroom is trying to teach when students act in unexpected and annoying ways. Based on the psychology of how children and people act, this book offers practical strategies for understanding why your students are behaving in the way they are, and how to react in a way that restores peace and harmony in the classroom. With many examples of typical confrontational behaviours and clues for how to understand and resolve the underlying issues, this book will be every stressed teacher's best friend.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part One. 1. Always identify the one with the problem. 2. Kids do well if they can. 3. People always do what makes sense. 4. Those that take responsibility can make a difference. 5. Children learn nothing from failure. 6. You need self-control to co-operate with others. 7. Everyone does what they can to maintain self-control. 8. Affect is contagious. 9. Conflicts consist of solutions and failures require an action plan. 10. Teaching is making demands that the pupils would not have made on themselves - in a way that works. 11. You become a leader when someone follows you. Part Two: Cases and action plans. 12. It's the school's responsibility to ensure that the pupils achieve the learning goals. 13. Example situations and action plans. 14. Go for the ball, not the player! Study material. References.

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Book SynopsisTrauma can have a significant impact on the stability of a child's development and can put additional pressures on the education staff working with them. Showing you how you can best support children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, this guide is full of practical guidance on how you can adapt your teaching with this group.Covering a range of issues a child may have, such as foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, pathological demand avoidance, attachment difficulties and many more, this book provides the trauma-informed tools you need to care for these children and to give the best possible opportunities from their education. It also addresses the difference children may experience in learning, how they behave, how teachers can ensure home--school cooperation, and how teachers can act in a trauma-informed manner.

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Book SynopsisThis volume explores how Self-Study in Teacher Education Practices (S-STEP) contribute to teacher education in culturally and linguistically diverse communities and contexts. The chapters reflect the scholarly inquiry of teacher educators dedicated to investigating and opening to public scrutiny their efforts to improve their practice, while recognizing the impacts of such efforts on their students and teacher education overall. The common thread in these S-STEP inquiries is the explicit attention to the ways in which culture, language, and race interact and affect teaching and learning. Central to this are the ways in which S-STEP studies address two pressing but interrelated issues in teacher education research: the need for greater attention to teacher educator development and pedagogies overall, and the challenge of preparing teachers for increasingly diverse, mobile, and plurilingual schools and communities. The book will be a valuable resource for teacher educators, particularly second language teacher education scholars and those new to S-STEP methods.Trade ReviewEducation scholars, many specializing in language education, explore teacher education professional development in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts: a lifelong process, and pedagogical practices and policies related to linguistic diversity and language development. Their topics include the accidental teacher educator: learning to be a language teacher educator within diverse populations, reframing the use of visual literacy through academic diversity: a cross-disciplinary collaborative self-study, impacting classrooms and ourselves: a self-study investigation of work with and within an indigenous Pueblo community, cycles of research: a self-study of teaching research in a sheltered English instruction course, and moving beyond très bien: examining teacher mediation in lesson rehearsals. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *This book, a collection of 13 different inquiries utilizing self-study methodology...provides a very timely and critical contribution to the second language teacher education literature. Moreover, these diverse inquiries rooted in self-study in teacher education practices (S-STEP) each intentionally address the need for teachers to be prepared to work with linguistically and culturally diverse students. -- Tamara Mae RooseTable of ContentsIntroduction: Enhancing Teacher Education for an Inclusive Pluralistic World: A Shared Commitment across Multiple Landscapes; Judy Sharkey and Megan Madigan Peercy Part I: Teacher Educator Professional Development in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Contexts: A Lifelong Process 1. The Accidental Teacher Educator: Learning to Be a Language Teacher Educator Within Diverse Populations; Shawn Bullock 2. Using Self-Study to Examine Our Research and Teaching Practices as EFL Teacher Educators in Colombia; Amparo Clavijo Olarte and Maribel Ramírez Galindo 3. Getting Down to Identities to Trace a New Career Path: Understanding Novice Teacher Educator Identities in Multicultural Education Teaching; Vy Dao, Scott Farver, and Davena Jackson 4. Discursive Resources in a Multicultural Education Course: Unpacking Our Own Unexplored Biases as Teacher Educators; Laura C. Haniford and Brian Girard 5. Developing an Inquiry Stance in Diverse Teacher Candidates: A Self-Study By Four Culturally, Ethnically, and Linguistically Diverse Teacher Educators; Amber Strong Makaiau, Karen Ragoonaden, Jessica Ching-Sze Wang, and Lu Leng 6. Reframing Our Use of Visual Literacy through Academic Diversity: A Cross-Disciplinary Collaborative Self-Study; Bethney Bergh, Christi Edge, and Abby Cameron-Standerford Part II: Pedagogical Practices and Policies Related to Linguistic Diversity and Language Development 7. Preparing Teachers for English Learners in Rural Settings; Kathleen Ann Ramos 8. Facilitating Preservice Teachers’ Transformation through Intercultural Learning: Reflections from a Self-Study; Roxanna M. Senyshyn 9. Impacting Classrooms and Ourselves: A Self-Study Investigation of Our Work with and within an Indigenous Pueblo Community; Cheryl A. Franklin Torrez and Marjori M. Krebs 10. Sifting through Shifting Sands: Confronting the Self in Teaching Bilingual Emirati Preservice Teachers; Patience A. Sowa 11. Cycles of Research: A Self-Study of Teaching Research in a Sheltered English Instruction Course; Elizabeth A. Robinson 12. Toward a Coherent Approach to Preparing Teachers to Teach Language to Emergent Bilingual Learners: Self-Study in TESOL Teacher Education; Laura Schall-Leckrone, Lucy Bunning, and Maria da Conceicao Athanassiou 13. Moving Beyond ‘Très Bien’: Examining Teacher Educator Mediation in Lesson Rehearsals; Francis John Troyan and Megan Madigan Peercy

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Book SynopsisAmong the disabilities covered at the state and federal levels, autism and related conditions are a sharply growing diagnostic category among children and young adults. In education, administrators and practitioners working with affected learners are continually faced with confronting difficult problems such as getting adequate personnel training and choosing appropriate tools and techniques that best fit the specific needs of their students while at the same time satisfying their budget, technical resources, curriculum, and profile of the ASD population they serve. The choice of appropriate tools is especially complex due to the intrinsic connection between technical specifications, educational/therapeutic methods, and the wide variety of ASDs and related conditions. In this respect, tools chosen to support children may need to target those diagnosed not only with ASD but also with such co-morbidity conditions as attention deficit disorder. The instructional strategies and use of technology currently have room for improvement for online, hybrid, and face-to-face counseling settings. Also, an effective evaluation of educational technologies and tools would be fundamentally incomplete without a thorough understanding and assessment of the related special education practices as well as psychological and neurological issues specific for ASD and learning disabilities.Education and Technology Support for Children and Young Adults With ASD and Learning Disabilities provides an in-depth analysis on the use of available technology solutions, instructional design methods, and assessment techniques in the context of standards and regulations in classroom or counseling settings. The chapters contain theoretical analyses, vital practical information, and case studies that can function as guidelines for those involved in helping children and young adults with ASD or learning disabilities in online, hybrid, or face-to-face environments. While highlighting topics such as inclusive education, online gaming environments, assistive technologies, and cognitive development, this book is ideally intended for administrators, instructional technology specialists, special education faculty, counselors, instructional designers, course developers, social workers, and psychologists along with practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, and academicians interested in education and technology support for children and young adults with ASD and learning disabilities.

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Book SynopsisMicroaggressions, complex identities, polarized belief systems, pandemic interruptions-- these are just a few of the things the modern classroom holds. What if we could work with what emerges in the moment instead of seeing it as an unplanned disruption? Teaching from the Emerging Now explores how we combine our intention with what naturally emerges to create inclusive, dynamic classrooms amid constant change. The Intentional Emergence model combines Case-in-Point and Adaptive Leadership with compassion and culturally responsive pedagogy to develop a new teaching and learning style. This approach takes the fear out of being surprised, provides concrete ways to both support and challenge students, and reimagines the classroom as a living leadership laboratory. Beyond bridging theory to practice, by rethinking the classroom from a place to impart knowledge to a shared space of co-creation, faculty, teachers, and trainers are better able to meet the increasingly diverse needs of learners.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Intentional Emergence as a Way of Teaching Chapter 2. Understand Your Intentions, Identities, and Triggers Chapter 3. Build a Container Chapter 4. Use TASCs Chapter 5. Give the Work Back Chapter 6. See the Moments Chapter 7. Notice Compassionately Chapter 8. Regulate the Heat Chapter 9. Offer Challenge with Support Chapter 10. See the Limitations; Dangers Chapter 11. Take the Next Steps

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Book SynopsisSensory Stories are short stories of a few lines which are brought to life through a selection of meaningful sensory experiences. They are particularly beneficial for people with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autistic children or adults. Sensory stories are perfect for introducing new sensory environments in a safe, interactive way to help reduce associated anxieties and open up new avenues for communication and play.This updated edition is packed with original ready-to-use sensory stories, including 5 additional guest sensory stories by authors from around the world and your very own story template to create a sensory experience personalised for each person. With exclusive 'how to' video content and digital lesson plans, this book is the essential tool for introducing the transformative multi-sensory storytelling method into your home, classroom or group setting.Using everyday items and step-by-step instructions to make incorporating sensory stories accessible and simple, it has never been easier to create inclusive and fun sensory experiences to enhance the lives of those with additional needs.Trade ReviewJoanna's passion for inclusivity and deep understanding and experience of the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) shines through every single page of this book. I finished the book feeling inspired and excited about the impact of these brilliant sensory stories on children with SEND. This book needs to be in the hands of all teachers and parents of children with SEND * Georgina Durrant, author of ‘100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play (Fun Activities for Young Children with SEN)’ and founder of The SEN Resources Blog *Jo Grace is an inspirational thinker, writer, teacher and presenter. At Chailey Heritage School, pre-pandemic, she kept 200 of our staff enthralled for a whole day - no mean feat! This book explaining the what, how, and most importantly WHY of sensory stories for sensory beginners makes for extremely valuable reading. -- Simon Yates, Headteacher, Chailey Heritage Schoo

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Book SynopsisThe ASD Feel Better Book is designed to help children on the autism spectrum develop insight into what can upset them and make them feel bad and then increase their awareness of how to make themselves feel good again. With visual maps and icons, the book proceeds through various components of the body and mind to isolate many of the things that can go wrong and explores how children can try to set them right. Designed to be read with an adult, there are problem-solving exercises and skills practice in the form of activities, games and worksheets.Trade ReviewBy following Joel's expert advice, children with ASD's will learn how to replace their emotional flip switch with a more disciplined dimmer switch. Now that would certainly be something to feel better about! -- K.I. AL-Ghani, Specialist Advisory Teacher, University Lecturer, Autism Trainer and international author of books on ASDJoel's newest book presents readers with fantastic visuals that provide an accessible approach to the physical and emotional stages of regulation, but more importantly, it also includes practical strategies that allow for children to feel in control throughout their day. -- Lauren Brukner, Occupational Therapist, and author of The Awesome and In Control SeriesI love the way that the author keeps language simple and incorporates visuals for each explanation. The accessible layout will make it possible to navigate even on a worst, most anxious day. Images may even be stored and collated in memory and associated with situations as they arise. I love the use of examples of others who might experience the same things and the way key questions allow an opportunity for self reflection, discussion and awareness. This book is a brilliant concept and I'm certain it will be a really useful resource. -- Adele Devine - Author, Special Needs teacher and Co Founder of the Multi award winning SEN Assist autism software

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Book SynopsisIn this wide-reaching and comprehensive book psychologist Martine F. Delfos provides practical guidance on the diagnosis, support and treatment of a variety of childhood behavioural problems, including anxiety problems, aggression, depression and ADHD. Presenting a useful and compelling model of the interplay of environment, disposition and central nervous system development, Delfos shows how differences in brain structure between the sexes may have a part to play in behavioural problems in children and adolescents. Children and Behavioural Problems is an essential resource for teachers, psychologists, social workers and other professionals working with children, as well as for parents seeking to support their children with special needs throughout their development.Trade ReviewThere is a wealth of information and learning displayed in this book. Delfos is particularly good at drawing together research data to support a biopsychological approach to children's behaviour problems, and for that alone it is worth reading. -- ChildrenNowTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction. PART I: The Model. 2. Disorder versus Impediment. 3. Differences between Men and Women. 4. Conduct Difficulties: The Conduct Disorder. 5. Conduct Difficulties: The Conduct Problem. 6. The Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 7. Typical Behaviour. PART II: Professional Help. 8. Diagnostics. 9. The Treatment of an Externalising Conduct Disorder. 10. The Treatment of an Internalising Conduct Disorder. 11. The Treatment of Externalising and Internalising Conduct Problems. 12. The Treatment of ADHD and Hyperactivity. Appendix 1: Psychosomatics Model. Appendix 2: Behaviour Contract. References and Further Reading. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisEveryone has different needs when it comes to coping with life's stressors, and children are no different. Some need quiet and soothing activities to calm them down, whereas others require more physical activity or intense sensory input to relax their minds and bodies. This resource comprises a collection of fun, flexible, tried-and-tested activities and make-it-yourself workbooks for parents and professionals to help a child in need of extra emotional support find the coping skills that fit them best. Each activity lists the materials required and includes clear directions for how to do it. There is something for every child: whether they are dynamic and creative or more cerebral and literal. Projects include making wish fairies, dream catchers, and mandalas; managing unstructured time with activities such as creating comics, dioramas and tongue twisters; and simple ideas for instant soothing, such as taking deep breaths, blowing bubbles, making silly faces, and playing music. Creative Coping Skills for Children also includes specific interventions for anxious or grieving children such as making worry dolls and memory shrines. This book is full of fun, easy, creative project ideas for parents of children aged 3–12, teachers, counselors, play therapists, social workers, and all professionals working with children.Trade ReviewBonnie Thomas' new book Creative Coping Skills for Children - Emotional Support Through Arts and Crafts Activities is a goldmine of helpful and simple arts and crafts based activities that are designed to show children how to cope with their emotions. -- Brighthub.comFrom making wish fairies and dream catchers to time management and instant soothing routines such as blowing bubbles, CREATIVE COPING SKILLS is packed with practical ideas that have proven successful. -- The Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction. A Note about Materials Used In These Projects. A Note about Coping Skills. Part 1. Coping Skills and Strategies. Coping Skills and Strategies: A Starting List. Putting Words to Feelings. My Book about Feelings. Finger Labyrinths. Thinga-ma-finds. Reminder Rings. Support Bracelets and Necklaces. Support Bracelets and Necklaces One Step Further. Stepping Stones and Power Pathways. A Box of Blops. Mandalas. Power Animals. Power Animals One Step Further. Coping Skills Tool Kit. A Pirate's Survival Guide. Taking Care of Me. Wish Fairies. Wishing Wands. Butterflies. Snakes. Pirate and Princess Bags. Helping Children Manage Unstructured Time. Part 2. Specific Interventions for Worried Children. Worry Dolls. Worry Warriors. The Worry Dragon. Protection Shield. Dream Catchers. Worry Vacations. The Worry Wall. Worry Pizza. Time Out. Hopes and Prayers Flags. Part 3. Specific Interventions for Grieving Children. Memory Stones. Mini Memory Garden. Memory Shrine. Memory Candle. Messages to Heaven. Sewn Memory Creations. Prayer Flags Part II. My Little Book about A Big Loss. The Stomp Box.

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Book SynopsisKate Ripley’s work in the topical area of Emotional Literacy has shown that children must first learn to discriminate and label their own emotions before they can focus on understanding other people's. This comprehensive programme is designed to assist early years practitioners help children to achieve these first important steps, the pack consists of: theoretical rationale – long and short version how the programme fits within the current legislative framework baseline assessment details pratical strategies to support the programme evaluation from pilot study bibliography and recommended materials. In addition to the book there are downloadable resources containing a twenty minute video film showing behaviour to be addressed and intervention in action, a demonstration in powerpoint to show to colleagues and stories to use for baseline assessment.Trade Review'A useful resource for SENCOs and PSHE coordiators.' - Teacher Review, Literacy Time PlusTable of ContentsAcknowledgements, What’s on the CD-ROM?, 1. An overview of the First Steps Programme, 2. The theoretical framework for the First Steps Programme, 3. The selection of children for the First Steps Programme, 4. Setting up a First Steps Programme, 5. The First Steps to Emotional Literacy Programme: Part I, 6. The First Steps to Emotional Literacy Programme: Part II, 7. Supplementary programme for Part I, 8. Ideas for more activities, Appendix: resources grid, References, Index

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Book SynopsisMaking friends can be a challenge for all children, but those with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) can struggle more than most. This collection of ten fully-illustrated stories explores friendship issues encountered by children with ASD aged four to eight and looks at how they can be overcome successfully.Key problem areas are addressed, including sharing, taking turns, being a tattletale, obsessions, winning and losing, jealousy, personal space, tact and diplomacy, and defining friendship. The lively and entertaining stories depersonalize issues, allowing children to see situations from the perspective of others and enabling them to recognize themselves in the characters. This opens the door to discussion, which in turn leads to useful insight and strategies they can practise and implement in the future. Each story has a separate introduction for adults which explains the main strategies within it.This book will be a valuable resource for all parents and teachers of children with ASD, along with their friends and families, and anybody else looking to help children on the spectrum to understand, make and maintain friendships.Trade ReviewEach chapter starts with an explanation to the adult, parent or carer and raises awareness of some of the common pitfalls. This is then followed by a social story to illustrate how they can be overcome. I enjoyed both aspects of these scenarios for several reasons... it is apparent from the text that her intuitive approach works - she gets the quirks and triggers - in that although you are working on one particular skill, there can be lots of other issues that interfere with the main plan... she reveals parental errors in a kindly manner. We know our mistakes, or some of them at least, and she understands why we made them... she used our children's most common obsessions in the social stories - which is a great short cut for us parents as we don't need to re-write them to fit our children- thank you!... I would recommend this book, although as I already said, it's designed for high functioning and asperger children, many of the social stories are easily adaptable for other children... As a final note it would be remiss of me not to mention the illustrations that accompany the stories which are clear cut, black and white line drawing - perfect for my guys who always (used to) had a hard time with photographs of real people and color pictures. The're a wonderful and useful addition that complement the stories rather than detract form them. It wasn't so long ago that there were whole shelves of books which were off limits because the pictures triggered all kinds of unpleasantness. -- Whitterer on AutismThis book concentrates on children with Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism and is designed to address many of the difficulties these children experience with friendships. However, even if your children have not yet reached this stage of development, the book can still be a useful tool... The book covers ten difference scenarios. Each chapter starts with an explanation to the adult, parent or carer and raises awareness of some of the common pitfalls. This is then followed by a social story to illustrate how they can be overcome. I enjoyed both aspects of these scenarios. -- Whitterer on AutismMs Al-Ghani has a way with words, and I find her introduction and overviews of great interest. Her stories will be of real use in the classroom. -- www.healthybooks.org.ukOverall, this book serves as an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and assistants of children with AS and HFA. It provides a door through the wall that prevents children from grasping key social concepts. And, for children, it provides warm, compassionate, and clear social guidance, and helps to set them up for a lifetime of success in a world they struggle to understand.''Learning About Friendship is an excellent book. My 8 year old son Aiden has high-functioning Autism so this has been perfect for our family. I really appreciated the user-friendly way this book is put together. The social stories included in each chapter were really easy for us to use as-is with our son. It has been so helpful that we actually sent it to school with Aiden for his Aid to use with him as necessary. The stories are easy to understand and deal with stuff that we deal with daily. The illustrations helped to keep Aiden's attention focused on the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a kid on the spectrum. -- Tara's View on Books BlogTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. The Dinosaurs: A Story About Starting School and Learning to Share. Overview. Story. 2. Spit and Chase: A Story About Joining in Playground Games. Overview. Story. 3. Golden Hour: A Story About Winning/Losing, Taking Turns and Managing Anger. Overview. Story. 4. Timothy Tattletale: A Story About When to Tell. Overview. Story. 5. Too Much Thomas the Tank Engine: A Story About Obsessions. Overview. Story. 6. Ablutions: A Story About Personal Hygiene. Overview. Story. 7. Space Invaders: A Story About Personal Space. Overview. Story. 8. Billy Blunt: A Story About Using Tact and Diplomacy. Overview. Story. 9. The Barbie Club: A Story About Being Taken Advantage Of. Overview. Story. 10. The Beach Ball: A Story About Jealousy and What Makes a Friend. Overview. Story. Appendix: Useful Books and Resources.

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Book SynopsisThis concise and highly accessible book contains everything that parents and busy professionals need to know about ADHD.The author describes the spectrum of ADHD, the co-occurring symptoms, and common difficulties that parents face. The rest of the book focuses on solutions, based around four rules. Rule number one is keeping it positive: punishments can change behavior, but only positive approaches can improve attitude. Rule number two is keeping it calm: it's difficult thinking clearly enough to solve problems logically if you are feeling overwhelmed. Rule number three is keeping it organized: this rule relates particularly to the child's school life. Rule number four is to keep doing rules one to three. Finally, Dr. Kutscher discusses the role of medication for treating ADHD. The concluding chapter summarizes the information covered and can also be read as a complete, freestanding text. Useful checklists and further reading recommendations are also included.Realistic and optimistic, this book is the ideal source of information and advice for parents and professionals who are trying to keep up with children who are living without brakes.Trade ReviewHis positive solutions for parents are based around four rules: keep it positive; keep it calm; keep it organised; and the fourth is keep going with rules 1 to 3. -- CerebraThoroughly recommended for parents, families and those who work with children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). -- Youth in MindThis enlightening book captures the complexity of living in a world that is not designed for children with ADHD... Read this one from cover to cover for a concise, yet thorough, review of what living without brakes really means for ADHD kids. -- AdditudeA concise and highly accessible book containing information about ADHD for parents and professionals. -- Current Awareness ServiceParenting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is demanding, and there are many misconceptions about the diagnosis. But there is help as we learn more about the different facets of ADHD. For clarity, advice, and a healthy dose of optimism, we turned to Martin Kutscher, M.D., a pediatric neurologist and the author of the book ADHD: Living Without Brakes. His best advice: Stay positive. -- Scholastic Parent & ChildMartin Kutscher is a paediatric neurologist and understands the nature of ADHD as well as the perspectives and experiences of parents, teachers and children. He explains ADHD in a clear and engaging style that will ensure that his book will be read, appreciated and the practical strategies implemented at home and at school. I strongly recommend Living Without Brakes as the book of first choice for parents of a child with ADHD. -- Tony Attwood, author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and ProfessionalsDr. Kutscher has brilliantly accomplished exactly what he has set out to do. This book is wonderfully concise yet all-inclusive while remaining an easy read for parents and educators alike. The parenting and educational strategies are a great combination of proven methods that are realistic and practical to implement. Most of all, this book will help parents and anyone else who works with these children thoroughly understand how they think and why they function the way they do. -- Heidi Bernhardt, National Director of the Centre for ADHD/ADD Advocacy CanadaEven if parents, teachers, and therapists read no further than the table of contents, they will gain a hugely valuable set of guidelines for helping children with ADHD. Of course, they'd best continue reading, because Dr. Kutscher fleshes out each guideline in the realistic-but-optimistic style his readers have come to expect I cannot imagine a more clear, concise, and empathetic guide. Reading this book is like sitting down for a leisurely chat with an extremely compassionate, informed, and down-to-earth physician. -- Gina Pera, author of Is It You, Me, or Adult ADD?Living with a child who can't control movements or thoughts or emotions can leave parents feeling pretty out of control, too. We may feel that negotiating with kids weakens us, and that profiving a safety net weakens them, but without those thuings days can devolve into cyles of fighting and failure.Maybe the most important thing about ADHD:Living without Brakes is that is gives parents permission to give kids with ADHD - the sort of support and stress releif they need to function successfully. These children require a departure from the standard techniques of firm discipline and learning from mistakes, and if you've been fighting that bad fight without success, it's a releif to know there are other approaches.Many of the ones included in this zippy little book come froo other longer and less zippy works, making it a great introduction to a lot of text you will want to examine in more detail. This is sort of the attention-deficit version of an ADHD help bppk, highlightes by cartoon illustrations and "quizzes" that summarize the chapter in a way that makes it very clear with answers are right and wrong. And if the first 130 pages are still too much for you to wade through? The last thirtyfive summarize the whole book in an even briefer package. That little bit may be perfect for passing on to teachers or family members who are really never going to read those books you recommend. Particularly if they have a negative view of your child's behaviour or your way of handling it, the positive attitude and simplified explanations here may turn their attention to a more productive path. -- About.comTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. The ADHD Iceberg: More Problems than We Expected. 2. Rule #1: Keep It Positive. 3. Rule #2: Keep It Calm. 4. Rule #3: Keep It Organized and other School Treatments. 5. Rule #4: Keep it Going. 6. Medication Treatments for ADHD. 7. For Kids to Read. 8. Summary. Appendix 1: Behavioral Checklist. Appendix 2: Childhood Index of Executive Functions (ChIEF). Appendix 3: Annotated Reading List. References. Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is about children with speech and language impairments and what teachers and other professionals can do to promote their learning and their social inclusion in a mainstream setting. A brief introduction to SLI is followed by a chapter on the main issues for the classroom; how teachers can support the preferred learning style of the children and literacy and numeracy strategies are each given a separate section. Inclusion involves more than the learning experience and so the social, emotional and behavioral agenda, including successful transition and working with parents, is given equal emphasis.Table of ContentsChapter 1 The language system and how it develops; Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Multidisciplinary assessment; Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Reading and the literacy hour; Chapter 4 Chapter 4 The Numeracy Strategy; Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Sample subjects through the key stages; Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Strategies to support learning; Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Language and behaviour; Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Social groups; Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Inclusion and working with parents; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; References Index;

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The Lifeboat Read & Spell Scheme. A highly-structured, multi-sensory scheme of lessons to help dyslexic children - and adults - to read, write and spell. This book contains ten lessons and each lesson is made up of eight photocopiable worksheets.

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Book SynopsisThis older edition offers Carol Gray's original 'Social Stories', explaining what to do in everyday situations that spectrum children may find confusing. These simple stories help them understand particular situations, what a child might do in that situation, and what the outcome might be.

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Book SynopsisThis practical resource provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. In addition, there are examples of successful stories to use as guides, as well as information and photocopiable (and downloadable) resources for delivering training on the use of social stories.Based on detailed work carried out in homes, schools and pre-schools, this book offers practical support to anyone meeting the needs of a child or young adult with an autistic spectrum disorder, and with staff supporting adults with autism. Social stories are short stories intended for children and adults with autism to help them understand their social world and behave appropriately within it.The stories: provide clear, concise and accurate information about what is happening in a specific situation, outlining both why it is happening and what a typical response might be are written by those directly supporting children or adults with autism and only successful stories are included in the book are infinitely flexible and adaptable to an individual child in an individual social situation. This 2nd edition has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout. It also now contains: brand new stories including examples for use by parents at home brand new section on mental health additional stories for use with adults with autism. Trade Review"Today, social stories are considered a practical and often essential intervention for autism. This book could be of great use to schools and families as it comes with an activation cod to access online resources, plus a section on delivering training about social stories.In the new second edition by author Dr. Caroline Smith. there are fresh stories to help young children and adults on the autism spectrum to understand their social world and behave appropriately within it. The stories, which can be used by parents at home, have been written by people who have supported children or adults with autism and only tried-and-tested successful stories are included. The stories are based on detail work carried out in homes, schools and pre-schools. It's presented in a spiral-bound format to withstand everyday use" — Autism eye magazine"We were most impressed by the manuscript and feel it will provide an excellent resource. The academic background is sound, and the general presentation is very user friendly." — Maureen Aarons, Tessa Gittens, Specialist SLTs"Her contribution is in the production of a clear, user-friendly book which also acts as a resource manual. It is a must for those Postage services involved in Early Bird Programmes in particular and is very much recommended for anyone who is actively involved with ASD children and in training others working with them." — Joy Horne, Portage Post"The stories are an effective way of improving the social behaviour and social understanding of individuals with autism. The book is a useful resource and I would recommend it in particular to clinicians who are unfamiliar with the concept of social stories...clear, concise information about social stories that clinicians could use when training teaching staff, parents and carers." — Sharon Lee, Senior Speech Language Therapist, Dunshaughlin Health Care Unit, Update I.A.S.L.T"A useful overview...plenty of practical guideline...the final chapter is very useful...this book is a very useful resource." — Child Language Teaching and Therapy"This is an excellent, clear, useful and practical resource...I would recommend this book to individual practitioners." — Karen McKenzie, Learning Disability Practice"This book does exactly what the title suggests and does it well...I think anyone who is involved with young people with autism will find it useful. The book is attractive with easy to read chapters...great help to those planning training sessions on social story writing. This is a practical, accessible book that I have found useful." — Margaret Raine, Secretary West London SIG for Children With Autism, Bulletin"Rightly labelled a 'practical resource manual'...handouts and activities form a clear and comprehensive training package which will save hours of work." — Beth McDonough, Parent of a pre school child with autistic spectrum disorder, Speech & Language Therapy in Practice "Easy-to-read book...step-by-step information teaches the reader how to create a social story...contains guidelines to help develop training sessions." — Caroline Smith, Healing Magazine "This book provides clear and sympathetic introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories...can be varied infinitely to explain simply and directly to a child with autism what is happening in a situation...Caroline Smith has successfully used social stories for many years in her work as a senior educational psychologist ." — Olivia O'Sullivan, Assistant Director, Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, TES Extra"Full of very clear examples...even clearer instructions...easy to read and concise manner. I would recommend this book. Well worth the money." — Glinette, NAPLIC"...is a 'must have' for Child Development Teams and Educational Psychology Services...a number of different uses for this book...a set of useful handouts for those who are planning to deliver training in this area." — Richard Ganman, Peterborough City Council, Debate"I particularly enjoyed the well thought-through layout of this book...chapters are clear and concise. Overall this would be a useful addition to the bookshelf of any school or therapy department where children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders attend." — Sensory Integration network UK & Ireland Table of Contents Introduction Writing and Implementing a Social Story Sample Stories Delivering Training about Social Stories

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Book SynopsisSex and the 3 Rs (fourth edition) Rights, Risks and Responsibilities is a sex education resource that provides a framework for staff to undertake sex education work which acknowledges the realities of sexual relationships for many people with learning disabilities. An extensive range of issues relating to sexuality are discussed with suggestions for assessment, service responses to, and work around the issue. The pack directly tackles difficult subjects, including pornography, sexual abuse of children, consent in relationships and safer sex.This new edition is fully revised and updated with additional material covering recent policy and legislative changes. Like its predecessor, this training resource is aimed primarily at those working with adults with learning disabilities, however parts of it can be adapted for use with younger people. Sex and the 3 Rs (fourth edition) has been updated as a result of industry changes that are currently impacting upon the sexual lives of people with learning disabilities and the increasing amount of time many people spend online which subsequently, then affects their personal, social and sexual lives.This new fourth edition gives some ideas on how to support people with learning disabilities to safely access online pornography and engage in 'sexting'. Fully revised edition; includes photocopiable line drawings and comprehensive guide to teaching sex education to people with learning disabilities.Table of ContentsSection 1: Contexts1.1: The Law 1.2: Race, culture, ethnicity and religion1.3: The environment and opportunities for relationships1.4: Syndromes, physical disability and medication1.5: Confidentiality 1.6: Guidelines, policies and care plans1.7: Staff supervision and safeguardsSection 2: Individual work2. 1: Why do individual work?2.2: Who should do the work? 2.3: The importance of trust 2.4: Outside help 2.5: Sensitivity to sexual lifestyles 2.6: Does the individual want to do the work? 2.7: Where should individual work take place? 2.8: Length and time 2.9: Communication2.10: The implications of talking about yourself2.11: Accepting the reality of people's lives 2.12: Skills required 2.13: Supervision 2.14: Limits 2.15: Evaluating individual workSection 3: Group work3.1: Possibilities and limits 3.2: Single-sex or mixed groups? 3.3: Facilitators and co-facilitators 3.4: Group size3.5: Practical arrangements3.6: Time span of groups 3.7: Finding group members 3.8: The abilities of group members 3.9: Confidentiality 3.10: Methods 3.11: Setting the agenda. 3.12: A suggested outline for a 14-week course Section 4: Issues4.1: General sex education 4.2: Appropriate and inappropriate masturbation4.3: How to masturbate 4.4: Menstruation 4.5: Menopause4.6: Sensitivity in relationships4.7: Assertiveness and saying no4.8: Consent 4.9: Sex between people of different abilities4.10: Men having sex with men4.11: Women having sex with women 4.12: Women wanting and having boyfriends 4.13: Women having sex with men4.14: Men wanting and having girlfriends4.15: Men having sex with women 4.16: People being sexually abused 4.17: Men with learning disabilities who sexually abuse 4.18: Sexual risk to children 4.19: Sexually transmitted diseases and safer sex 4.20: Men with learning disabilities having sex with men in public toilets 4.21: Sexual and reproductive health screening 4.22: Pornography and the internet4.23: Access to sex workers4.24: Reproduction 4.25: Contraception 4.26: Marriage and civil partnerships4.27: Forced marriage4.28: Domestic violence4.29: 'Mate' crime4.30: Parenting4.31: Abortion 4.32: Men with learning disabilities cross-dressing and other unconventional sexual behavioursSection 5: Notes on the pictures5.1: Considerations for using the pictures5.2: Description of each picture and ideas for use 5.3: Catalogue of pictures Section 6: Resources and organisationsResourcesOrganisations

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Book SynopsisI, Monster is a resource for all professionals in health and education who work with challenging young people. The book aims to explain the issues behind challenging behaviour, to enable empathy, and to facilitate a more productive therapeutic relationship between the health/education professional and the child.It is divided into three parts: Part one suggests that our greatest foes lurk deep within ourselves, and that knowing our own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darkness of other people (Jung, 1973). Part two focuses on the inner world of adolescents who use aggression to manage early terrors. Part three explores approaches and strategies to help them heal the pain of the past. Full of case studies as well as coverage of key concepts and theory, this book offers a fascinating insight into the minds of the young people you work with.Table of ContentsI: On The Essence of the Historical: The Meaning of Tradition; II: On The Nature of The Historical: The Metaphysical and The Historical; III: Of Celestial History: God and Man; IV: Of Celestial History: Time and Eternity; V: The Destiny of The Jews; VI: Christianity and History; VII: The Renaissance and Humanism; VIII: The End of The Renaissance and The Crisis of Humanism: The Advent of The Machine; IX: The End of The Renaissance and The Crisis of Humanism: The Disintegration of The Human Image; X: The Doctrine of Progress and The Goal of History; Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThe behaviour of students is a common concern and challenge for those working in schools. In addition there is continued government emphasis on behaviour as an important educational issue. This new and fully revised edition of Understanding and Supporting Behaviour through Emotional Intelligence is suitable for all trainees and teachers. It takes a fresh approach to the issues around behaviour with an emphasis on building learners’ resilience and developing emotional intelligence. In particular, the new edition: has been updated with the latest legislation, including Ofsted and SEND guidelines includes new research on the brain and social competence development addresses the continuing decline in social and emotional intelligence of learners emphasises strategies to build resilience includes a new section on the stages of adolescence considers a whole school approach to the issues provides new or revised case studies throughout is relevant for both primary and secondary teachers Trade ReviewThank you for sending me a copy of this most excellent text which I have recommended to Secondary PGCE students at BGU. I consider the text to be a useful guide to developing a sound understaninf of behaviour for learning. I have also added the book to reading lists for MA and postgraduate students working within our school of Professional Development. We have a range of modules related to professional practice and this text applies theoretical nuance to practical recognition. In addition to this, the focus on emotional intelligence is a timely balance to policy directives on 'discipline' and enables students to develop a more critical position in their analysis. Anecdotally, my daughter, who is Head of Drama at an outstanding school in London has also read the book with great interest and passed it to colleagues within the school. In short, this book has received excellent endorsements from classroom and university practitioners and I have no hesitation in highly recommending the work in a variety of educational context. -- Yvonne Hill, Bishop Grossteste UniversityTable of ContentsForeword by Jonny Mitchell Introduction Where are we now and how have we got here? Young people and behaviour Understanding self The emotionally intelligent classroom Emotionally and socially intelligent relationships Changing behaviour Support staff and SEND Developing your own leadership style Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisResearchSEND was developed to promote the importance of research in meeting the needs of learners with SEND through events, collaborations, publications and research projects. Here, Michelle Haywood edits a collection of short essays spanning the latest SEND-related research and detailing how practice can be enhanced by that research. Each chapter ends with accessible bullet points on how the research can be integrated into the classroom.

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Book SynopsisWe know that video games keep people engaged for hours on end, and research indicates that this is due, in good part, to player agency. That is, the ability for the person playing the game to make significant choices that have consequences to the outcome of the game. How can this idea be replicated in the classroom?While Agency feels like a new buzzword in education, it has been around since the 5th Century, BCE. What does it really mean? Why does it matter? How has it changed (and stayed the same) throughout all these centuries? Why is it important to nurture it, and how can we do that while still developing the skills necessary to achieve on high stakes tests? And to what extent is this idea more important for gifted students?This book is for any educator or parent who is hoping to understand the concept of agency as well as explore strategies to inspire and invigorate their most complex learners to become the best version of themselves.

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Book Synopsis''A clear, helpful and refreshingly honest book which explains SEND from top to bottom. I would highly recommend this book'' - Kim Griffin, Occupational Therapist, GriffinOT, @Griffin_OTThis book is designed to give every Early Years practitioner the confidence to support children with special educational needs and disabilities. It covers how to define SEND and use inclusive language, how to build and implement inclusion policies and communicate these to parents and carers, how to prepare for transition, and much more. With a whole-team approach and commitment from both practitioners and key persons as well as SENDCos, Kerry Murphy strongly believes we have the potential to create truly inclusive Early Years settings.A Guide to SEND in the Early Years dispels common myths around SEND and offers clear, concise and practical ways to translate theory into practice, overcome challenges and support children with SEND. Written byTrade ReviewThis book offers a uniquely honest, actually useful, critical yet relatable toolkit for Early Years educators who remain committed to taking care of and educating all babies and young children in our current educational system. -- David Cahn * Early Years teacher and carer, and author, @DavidN_Cahn *A clear, helpful and refreshingly honest book which explains SEND from top to bottom. I would highly recommend this book to anyone trying to navigate SEND in the UK. -- Kim Griffin * Occupational Therapist, GriffinOT, @Griffin_OT *Kerry has skilfully collated case studies and a plethora of contributions, from parents, Early Years educators and specialists promoting advocacy, agency and activism. This book gives a view of supporting SEND not only from a policy-driven perspective but from a trained, experienced and neurodiverse one.’ -- Jamel Carly Campbell * Early Years SEND specialist and Men in the Early Years Ambassador, @JamelCarly *A Guide to SEND in the Early Years is a must-read for all working across the EYFS, whether directly or indirectly. Informed, practical, down to earth and thought provoking. -- Dr Sue Allingham * Independent Early Years consultant, @DrSue22 *A book of real integrity, a celebration of uniqueness, championing the rights of children with SEND and their families. A game changer, which will reframe thinking and perspectives; from difficulties to differences, problems to possibilities, with tangible strategies to impact practice and ultimately, the lives of children. An essential read for practitioners and parents alike. -- Sarah Doyle * Early Years and SEND advisor, and proud parent to an autistic boy *An accurate synopsis of the dedication and practice of the Early Years workforce to support children and families with SEND despite the barriers and limitations of current government policies. -- Maria Goncalves * London Early Years Foundation SEND Manager *This is a book that every educator needs to read. It will transform how we think about SEND! Kerry Murphy’s words will be music to the ears of professionals and parents. We need this book in every school. -- Dr Gavin Reid * Independent educational psychologist, @drgavinreid *Kerry invites us to consider a child-centred, rights-based and celebratory view of special needs, with intelligent, engaging writing, passion, vulnerability, challenge and a focus on practical application. A must-read. -- David Wright * Owner of Paint Pots Nursery, @Mr_PaintPots *It’s made me reflect a lot on how as a speech therapist I can best serve the early years individuals I support. -- Ruth Jones * Speech Therapist *This is a really useful, practical resource that is packed full of advice, support, sources of information, networking advice and much more. It will inspire a wide range of practitioners in diverse settings and places a high value on continuing professional development through multiple channels. -- Mary Mountstephen * SEN Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFor adolescents with reading disabilities, struggles with comprehension are a major obstacle to mastering academic content areas. Help resolve comprehension difficulties with this practical text, developed for use with students in Grades 6-12 with and without disabilities.An ideal supplementary text for preservice special and general educators-and a great resource for inservice teachers looking for new comprehension strategies-this book is the key to understanding what's behind comprehension struggles and which strategies make a real difference for adolescent readers. Teachers will discover how to improve students' reading comprehension across content areas with specific, evidence-based strategies such as mnemonics that help students remember and retrieve important information graphic organisers that highlight key information and clarify abstract concepts peer-mediated strategies that provide more opportunities for direct instruction and repeated practice motivational and self-efficacy strategies that encourage deep, focused, and engaged reading The Embedded Story Structure Routine, which teaches self-questioning, story structure analysis, and summary writing Collaborative Strategic Reading in student-led cooperative learning groups technology-based applications such as adapted digital texts, open-source textbooks, educational software, and virtual field trips multicomponent interventions such as reciprocal teaching and the SQ3R approach To help teachers implement these highly effective comprehension strategies across a wide range of content areas, they'll get complete overviews of each strategy and how-to guidance based on recommended practice. They'll also get charts, graphic organisers, mnemonic strategies, and sample lesson plans they can use in their own classrooms. With the proven, research-based strategies in this textbook, educators will be fully prepared to improve adolescents' comprehension skills and ensure that all students are confident, motivated readers.

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Book SynopsisTo provide the right supports for struggling students in grades pre-K to 12, your school team needs a thorough understanding of the skills that contribute to learning—and a systematic way to help students with a wide range of learning difficulties. This innovative planning guide is your key to identifying and prioritizing the essential skills that students with and without learning difficulties need to succeed.This book presents 11 key domains of learning—divided into neurological, developmental, and educational domains—and gives your team a complete, collaborative plan for pinpointing where students need help and adapting your supports to meet those needs. For each of the 11 domains, the authors offer a logical framework that consists of critical skill sets and skills your students need for learning success. Every domain gets a dedicated chapter that helps you: Understand why the domain is essential to learning in both special and general education Learn about the research and resources used to develop the framework for that domain Take a deep dive and master key terms and definitions Discover how the skills associated with each domain develop in typical learners Find students who are struggling by making good observations, and by identifying missing or underdeveloped skills Identify your students’ strengths so you can help them build and expand on their skills Clearly communicate your observations to all team members Build better intervention plans and IEPs using the specific educational objectives, teaching strategies, and accommodations suggested in each chapter PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Each chapter offers an in-depth Case Study example, a Skills Observation Sheet for notetaking during student observations, and a Skills Framework for use as a quick reference on skills when making observations and developing IEPs. Two practical appendices walk school professionals and team leaders through the collaborative process of putting the frameworks in the book into practice.Support students in 11 domains of learning: Vision Skills Hearing Skills Motor Skills Formal Language Skills Pragmatic Language Skills Social Skills Executive Skills Affect and Self-Regulation Skills Reading Skills Writing Skills Math Skills Table of ContentsA Note on the Chapter Appendices About the Authors Acknowledgments IntroductionSECTION I NEUROLOGICAL FRAMEWORKS Chapter 1 Vision Skills Chapter 2 Hearing Skills Chapter 3 Motor SkillsSECTION II DEVELOPMENTAL FRAMEWORKS Chapter 4 Formal Language Skills Chapter 5 Pragmatic Language Skills Chapter 6 Social Skills Chapter 7 Executive Skills Chapter 8 Affect and Self -Regulation SkillsSECTION III EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORKS Chapter 9 Reading Skills Chapter 10 Writing Skills Chapter 11 Math SkillsAppendix A Implementing the Frameworks: Suggestions for ProfessionalsAppendix B Implementing the Frameworks: Suggestions for Team Leaders

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Book SynopsisA Nifflenoo Called Nevermind is story for children who bottle up their feelings. Nevermind always carries on whatever happens! Each time something horrible happens to him he just tucks his feelings away and carries on with life. Find out what happens to Nevermind and how he begins to understand that his feelings do matter, how he learns to express them and stand up for himself.Trade Review"Children will identify with the issues and emotions in the story book since many are self-evident from the pictures." — BATOD Magazine "It has a lot going for it." — Fellowship of Depressives Anonymous Newsletter"Sunderland's whole series is excellent. I find I recommend each one... Good writing, wonderful artwork, a real impetus to use the material." — Adoption Today"A vital resource for all parents and child professionals." — Families Magazine"Margot's books are digestible teaching aids for anyone working with children - a resource that would be beneficial in every school both for qualified and non-qualified staff." — Special ChildrenTable of ContentsA4 (297 x 210mm), 32pp Paperback ISBN 978-0-86388-496-2 ORDER CODE D11-002-5064

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection of contributions explores non-normative genders, sexualities, and relationality among Autistic people.Written within an explicitly neuro-affirmative frame, the collection celebrates the diversity and richness of Autistic identity, sexuality, gender, and relationships, exploring areas such as consent, embodiment, ink, kink, sex education, and therapeutic work. All editors and contributors are neurodivergent and members of the communities that the book focuses on, providing an authentic and unique exploration of gender, sexuality, and relationality in Autistic people by Autistic/other neurodivergent authors.The book is primarily intended for postgraduate students and academics across disciplines including sociology, social work, psychology, disability studies, inclusive and special education, and sexual education. Mental health professionals and educators will also find it a useful resource to support their Autistic clients as well as develo

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Book SynopsisTime Matters is a practical resource to help children and young people learn about time. Time is usually taught through the Primary school years, teachers working in Secondary schools have been very surprised to discover these gaps in students understanding of calendar time, having assumed that these skills have been acquired at an earlier age.This practical resource: helps to teach the essential skills needed to carry out a range of time-related concepts e.g. telling the time on a clock can be used by older children, young people and adults who have learned some of the key concepts but need more in-depth knowledge, further practice, or opportunities to practise skills in a functional way includes case studies and the rationale for working on different aspects of time, teaching worksheets and also practical strategies and activities to develop life skills which affect us all e.g. making and keeping appointments, travelling, using calendars and diaries etc. can be used in a range of settings including: Education, Health and Social Care. Trade Review"Written by speech therapists this excellent set of resources covers a significant gap in the market. Informative, well written, clear and easy to use, it will prove to be invaluable to a range of professionals (and parents) that work with young people from 10 years old into early adulthood. Chapter headings include: assessment, estimation and perception, calendar, clock, vocabulary, organisation and school time.Each chapter includes clear explanations of the issues, interesting facts and tips, assessment and self assessment tools, reflection points and a range of projects and activities. Examples are up to date, with realistic scenarios. In a wire bound, A4 format, all pages are in greyscale (perfect for photocopying) and there are some materials on the CD-Rom which adds to the flexibility of this resource. The book concludes with a chapter on specific needs and settings, followed by additional resources and references. Highly recommended." — Diana Murdoch, Research Assistant at University of Edinburgh, formerly a SENCo (from nasen Connect)"The authors' observations in secondary schools and other settings led to the realisation that a large number of older children and young people have a very poor knowledge and sense of time. Time Matters. A practical resource, includes tools to assess young people's understanding of time followed by strategies, games and activities to teach clock and calendar time, promote better estimation and perception of time and improve time management skills." — Special Children MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction, About this book, Chapter 1. Assessment of Time, Chapter 2. Estimation and Perception of Time, Chapter 3. Calendar Time, Chapter 4. Clock Time, Chapter 5. Time Vocabulary, Chapter 6. Organisation of Time, Chapter 7. School Time, Chapter 8. Specific Needs and Settings, Chapter 9. Strategies, Chapter 10. Resources, References

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Book SynopsisThis guide to functional assessment procedures includes a variety of strategies for assessing problem behavior situations, and presents a systematic approach for designing behavioral support programs based on those assessments. Professionals and other readers learn to conduct functional assessments and develop their own intervention programs.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Functional Assessment and Analysis Strategies. 3. Linking the Function of the Behavior to the Intervention. 4. Building Behavior Support Plans. 5. Writing Behavior Support Plans. Conclusion. Appendixes. A. List of References and Resources Relevant to Functional Assessment. B. Functional Assessment Interview (FAI) Form. C. Student-Directed Functional Assessment Interview Form. D. Blank Functional Assessment Observation Form. E. Functional Assessment Observation Form for Yolanda. F. Summary Statements for Observation Form Examples. G. Blank Competing Behavior Model Form.

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Book SynopsisA great occupational therapist is a key success factor in your inclusive school—OTs are on the front lines every day, making critical decisions that help students access the curriculum and fully participate. This is the friendly, down-to-earth survival guide OTs need to deliver their important services effectively as part of an inclusive school team. Packed with practical guidance and tips, examples that relate directly to an OT’s daily practice, and first-person insights from seasoned OTs, this guidebook is key to helping students develop new skills in key areas, from motor skills and mobility to academic achievement and friendships. All new OTs should read this book before their first day in an inclusive school—and veteran OTs will find it invaluable for ensuring that supports are delivered in the least restrictive environment.STRATEGIES THAT HELP OTs: collaborate with other members of the school team choose and use environmental, behavioral, social, and academic supports that help students succeed stay focused on strengths and abilities rather than disability use an RTI framework to deliver appropriate levels of support match supports to students’ specific strengths avoid “the Velcro effect” and support student independence facilitate peer supports and friendships resolve challenging behavior in gentle, positive ways keep expectations high for all students PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Tools and checklists to help organize team meeting notes, choose student supports, define team roles and responsibilities, support participation of nonverbal students, presume competence, and more.

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Book SynopsisParents and teachers often struggle with the advice given by occupational therapists regarding support for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). What makes this book unique is the exploration of secrets that professionals sometimes hold close.This book helps us see the big picture: A child's strengths, sensory differences, the family's role, and ways to support children in any context. The authors illuminate the complexities of choosing appropriate strategies and offer a framework to make creating a sensory lifestyle manageable.This invaluable resource, updated and in a new edition, provides cost-effective, functional, and on-the-spot problem-solving tips to use at home, at school, or in a community setting with children with sensory issues. Any parent, teacher, or therapist can learn the common-sense strategies in this book to help a child with sensory or motor skill issues.Table of Contents Dr. Miller's Story Doreit's Story Lisa's Story Chapter 1 Introduction: What is the big secret? Focus on success/joie de vivre/relationships/engagement and functional goals working with parents Meet parents at their own individual level of understanding Kris's story Parental Hopes for therapy outcomes Chapter 2-The Dimensional approach to Understanding SPD Current Nosology or Classification of SPD Moving to a Dimensional Approach to Understanding SPD Chapter 3 Neurological Underpinning of A SECRET Scientific Foundations of A SECRET The Science Behind Play and Relationships The Magic of Hide-and-seek How Relationships Build Self-regulation So how does this relate to our kids with SPD? How does this relate to older kids and adults? What about the caregiver? Chapter 4 Intro to Evaluation Intro to current and upcoming assessments: SP3D, EASI, Goal Attainment Scaling The use of impact statements in evaluation reports How sensory processing challenges impact function Chapter 5 Intro to Treatment Chapter 6 Attunement Overview of the construct Discussion of strategies Personal Story Reflection Example strategies Chapter 7 Sensation Overview of the construct Discussion of strategies Personal Story Reflection Example strategies Chapter 8 Emotion Regulation Overview of the construct Discussion of strategies Personal Story Reflection Example strategies Chapter 9 Culture Overview of the construct Discussion of strategies Personal Story Reflection Example strategies Chapter 10 Relationship Overview of the construct Discussion of strategies Personal Story Reflection Example strategies Chapter 11 Environment Overview of the construct Discussion of strategies Personal Story Reflection Example strategies Chapter 12 Task Overview of the construct Discussion of strategies Personal Story Reflection Example strategies Chapter 13 Conclusion References

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Book SynopsisThis colourful deck of playing cards is an easy-to-use resource designed to support building the resilience of children and young people in school settings. The cards offer a playful, child-friendly way to assess a young person's resilience and are particularly useful for schools wanting to offer early interventions in order to support the resilience of students who are vulnerable because of their exposure to adverse childhood experiences. The resource includes:52 'School Resilience' cards15 'Child Resilience' cardsNurturing Emotional Resilience mini guideThe Roots of Resilience Tool (a downloadable, printable resource)The cards have been designed for use in groups or on a 1:1 basis by teachers, professionals and parents. They can be used independently or alongside the book Nurturing Emotional Resilience in Vulnerable Children and Young People (Ttofa, 2018), which elaborates on the research supporting the cards in more depth. An indispensable resource, the cards place a strong emphasTable of ContentsThe resource includes: 52 ‘School Resilience’ cards 15 ‘Child Resilience’ cards Nurturing Emotional Resilience mini guide

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Book SynopsisThe original Blob Tree was created in the early 1980s by Pip and Ian as an effective way of communicating with young people and adults who found reading difficult, and quickly proved to be accessible to children and young people of all ages.The Tree stands for a group, a family, an organisation, in fact any gathering of people. The Blobs are representative of two languages used by people throughout the world - feelings and body language. Have fun using this effective and innovative tool when working with groups or individuals.Table of ContentsISBN 978-0-86388-935-6 ORDER CODE D11-003-5811 GBP11.25 +VAT

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Book Synopsis¡Ganador de un premio 2008 Teachers' Choice Award! Muchos niños, especialmente aquellos con retrasos en el desarrollo, tienen problemas para comprender o expresar sus sentimientos. Esto puede resultar en dificultades con el manejo de la ira. Listar las posibles respuestas a las situaciones, y el resultado probable de cada una, le permite al niño tomar decisiones informadas sobre qué respuestas elegir (por ejemplo, alejarse frente a golpear). Este libro proporciona una guía para los cuidadores junto con una parte del libro de trabajo que les pide a los niños que identifiquen situaciones que desencadenan su enojo y les ayuda a encontrar formas apropiadas de responder.Los temas útiles incluyen: Descripción general del programa Explorando sentimientos Introducción a la terapia cognitiva conductual La caja de herramientas emocional Historias sociales Evidencia de investigación sobre la efectividad de explorar sentimientos ¡Y más! Winner of a 2008 Teachers' Choice Award!Many children, especially those with developmental delays, have trouble understanding or expressing their feelings. This can result in difficulty with anger management. Listing possible responses to situations—and the likely outcome of each one—allows the child to make informed decisions about which responses to choose (e.g., walking away vs. hitting). This book provides a guide for caregivers along with a workbook portion that asks children to identify situations that trigger their anger, and helps them find appropriate ways to respond. Helpful topics include: Overview of the Exploring Feelings Program Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy The Emotional Toolbox Social Stories Research Evidence on the Effectiveness of Exploring Feelings and more!

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