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Book SynopsisWhy do students in Grades K–12 struggle with social and academic skills, and how can teachers help them develop the competence and confidence they need to succeed? Get practical answers in the new edition of this bestselling book, a staple of teacher training since 2001. It’s structured like the popular previous editions: a detailed questionnaire pinpoints each student’s individual strengths and needs, and an updated version of the highly effective Building Blocks model helps educators target 12 school success factors with proven strategies and guidelines they can use right away. Reliable, up-to-date research makes this a perfect preservice textbook, and the classroom-ready strategies are a lifeline for in-service teachers as they work toward better outcomes for struggling students.HELP STUDENTS MASTER 12 BUILDING BLOCKS OF LEARNING: Self-Regulation Behaviour Emotions Resilience Phonological Orthographic Memory Motor Automaticity/Efficiency Verbal Nonverbal Executive Functions WHAT’S NEW: New in-depth information on today’s most critical topics, including school climate, multi tiered systems of support (MTSS), positive behaviour interventions and supports (PBIS), social emotional learning, and student—teacher interactions. You’ll also get fresh contributions from experts on learning disabilities and behaviour challenges, plus lists of helpful apps and other online resources.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling guide, fully revised and updated, offering practical information and tips to help every child with ADHD succeed The ADD/ADHD Checklist helps parents and teachers to better understand children and teenagers with attention problems and provide the kind of support and intervention that is crucial to kids'' success. Presented in a concise, easy-to-read checklist format, the book is packed with practical advice and information on a wide range of topics, including what we do and don''t know about ADHD, probable causes, critical elements for school success, the most commonly prescribed medications, what children with ADHD need at home, effective behavioral strategies, how to help kids stay organized, and advocating for an ADHD child.Table of ContentsPreface vii The Author xi Section One: Basic Information on ADHD 1 1.1 ADD, ADHD, AD/HD: What’s the Difference? 1 1.2 Definitions and Descriptions of ADHD 2 1.3 Risk Factors Associated with ADHD 3 1.4 Behavioral Characteristics of ADHD 5 1.5 ADHD and the Executive Functions 11 1.6 What We Do and Do Not Yet Know About ADHD 13 1.7 ADHD and Coexisting Conditions and Disorders 17 1.8 Possible Causes of ADHD 19 1.9 ADHD Look-Alikes 22 1.10 Girls with ADHD 24 1.11 Making the Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Evaluation for ADHD 25 1.12 Multimodal Treatment for ADHD 33 1.13 Medication Treatment for ADHD 39 1.14 Behavioral Treatment and Management of ADHD 44 1.15 What Teachers and Parents Need to Know About Medication 52 1.16 The Impact of ADHD on the Family 55 1.17 The Impact of ADHD on School Success 57 1.18 Critical Elements for School Success 59 1.19 Positive Traits Common in Many Children and Adults with ADHD 60 1.20 Educational Rights for Students with ADHD 60 Section Two: Checklists for Parents 67 2.1 What Children and Teens with ADHD Need from Parents 67 2.2 Positive and Effective Discipline 69 2.3 Preventing Behavior Problems at Home 73 2.4 Preventing Behavior Problems Outside the Home 75 2.5 Coping and Dealing with Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors 77 2.6 Rewards and Positive Reinforcers for Home 80 2.7 Following Directions and Increasing Compliance: Tips for Parents 83 2.8 Environmental Modifications at Home 85 2.9 What Parents Can Do to Help with Organization 87 2.10 What Parents Can Do to Help with Time Management 91 2.11 Homework Tips for Parents 94 2.12 Parenting Your Child with ADHD: Recommended Do’s and Don’ts 99 2.13 Supports and Training Parents Need 101 2.14 Building a Positive Relationship with the School 103 2.15 Advocacy Tips for Parents 105 2.16 Planning Ahead for the Next School Year 108 2.17 Pursuing an Evaluation for ADHD: Recommendations for Parents 110 Section Three: Checklists for Teachers 113 3.1 Proactive Classroom Management 113 3.2 Preventing Behavior Problems During Transitions and Challenging Times of the School Day 120 3.3 Tips for Giving Directions and Increasing Student Compliance 124 3.4 Managing Challenging Behavior 125 3.5 Rewards and Positive Reinforcers for School 130 3.6 Environmental Supports and Accommodations in the Classroom 132 3.7 Getting and Focusing Students’ Attention 136 3.8 Maintaining Students’ Attention and Participation 139 3.9 Keeping Students on Task During Seat Work 144 3.10 Strategies for Inattentive, Distractible Students 146 3.11 Communicating with Parents: Tips for Teachers 149 3.12 Homework Tips for Teachers 151 3.13 What Teachers Can Do to Help with Organization 154 3.14 What Teachers Can Do to Help with Time Management 159 3.15 Adaptations and Modifications of Assignments 163 3.16 Adaptations and Modifications of Materials 165 3.17 Testing Adaptations and Supports 169 3.18 If You Suspect a Student Has ADHD 172 Section Four: Academic Strategies for Home and School 177 4.1 Common Reading Difficulties 177 4.2 Reading Strategies and Interventions 179 4.3 Math Difficulties Related to ADHD and Learning Disabilities 189 4.4 Math Strategies and Interventions 192 4.5 Why Writing Is a Struggle 196 4.6 Strategies to Help with Prewriting: Planning and Organizing 199 4.7 Strategies for Composition and Written Expression 203 4.8 Strategies for Revising and Editing 207 4.9 Multisensory Spelling Strategies 210 4.10 Improving Handwriting and the Legibility of Written Work 214 4.11 Strategies for Bypassing and Accommodating Writing Difficulties 217 Section Five: Other Important Checklists for Parents and Teachers 221 5.1 The Team Approach 221 5.2 Memory Strategies and Accommodations 223 5.3 Relaxation Strategies, Visualization, Exercise, and More 227 5.4 ADHD and Social Skills Interventions 232 5.5 ADHD in Young Children 237 5.6 ADHD in Adolescents 242 5.7 Web Resources to Understand and Support Children with ADHD and Related Disorders 246 5.8 Books and Other Resources by Sandra Rief 249 Index 251

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Book SynopsisMusical games and activities can significantly improve the social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, many music therapy resources are written with children in mind, and it can be difficult to find suitable age-appropriate activity ideas for adults.This versatile collection of 100 group music activities is the perfect sourcebook to provide insight to music therapists who are new to working with this client group, and inspiration to those familiar with working with adults but in need of fresh ideas. Each activity is developed in depth, with clear goals and instructions, and includes easy adaptations to suit a wide range of ability levels. With accompanying online downloadable content and sheet music, this book contains a ready supply of lively and original songs that can be used by practitioners of all musical abilities.With this practical and inspiring resource, music therapists, caregivers and other professionals working with adults with developmental and cognitive disorders will never be short of age-appropriate ideas again.Trade ReviewMaria Ramey's book is packed with 100 musical exercises that I, as a drama facilitator for people with intellectual disability, find instantly engaging. Maria has produced a very clear and well laid out book that is accessible and easy to follow. -- FrontlineIn conclusion, Group Music Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a book some music therapists may value having to hand if only for its potential to stimulate new ideas in a field where it is very easy to become "stuck". -- Approaches: Music Therapy & Special Music EducationTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Music Therapy with Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. How to Use This Book. Activities. 1. Play the Tambourine. 2. Smile and Wave. 3. I Like to Sing. 4. Let's All Play Together. 5. Scarf Dance. 6. I'm In the Mood. 7. Weekend Song. 8. My Sunshine. 9. Triangle Teams. 10. Shaking to the Music Beat. 11. Live Music Relaxation. 12. Shake Up High. 13. Visual Lyric Analysis. 14. Cluster Drumming. 15. Pick A Card: Instruments. 16. Frame Drum Imagination. 17. Heartbeat. 18. Over the Rainbow. 19. I Love.... 20. Old MacDonald Had A Band. 21. Clap Your Hands, One Two Three. 22. I Feel Good. 23. Matching Loud and Soft. 24. Just For Fun. 25. Paint the Air. 26. Howl At the Moon. 27. Twelve Days. 28. Random Duet. 29. Emotion Connection. 30. Stretchy Band Hokey Pokey. 31. Concerto Soloist. 32. Conducting. 33. Guess the Hidden Instrument. 34. How Many Beats? 35. Walkin' Down the Street. 36. Walk Like the Music. 37. Visual CDs. 38. Pick A Card: Feelings. 39. Jump and Jive. 40. Mirroring. 41. Twist. 42. Follow My Beat. 43. My Favorite Things. 44. Cha Cha Cha. 45. Signs of the Seasons. 46. Manic Monday. 47. News From Home. 48. Traveling Places. 49. Colors Everywhere. 50. Nature Box. 51. This Is Me. 52. Wave the Scarves. 53. Shake A Question. 54. Guess That Sound. 55. Clap Your Hands to the Music. 56. Move to the Music. 57. Dance Conducting. 58. Marching In. 59. Song Bingo. 60. Musical Ball. 61. Musical Feelings. 62. Party Animal. 63. Celebration Song. 64. Drum Q&A. 65. Rhythm Sticks Alphabet. 66. Your Story Through A Song. 67. Five Letter Favorites. 68. Boom Boom. 69. I Won't Back Down. 70. Leadership: African Drumming. 71. Marching Band. 72. Eye Choose You. 73. What I Like About You. 74. I Can See Clearly now. 75. Xylophone Conversation. 76. Boomwhacker Beat. 77. The Music Comes Over. 78. You Are. 79. Collective Mandala. 80. Turn, Turn, Turn. 81. Simple Songwriting. 82. Musical Shapes. 83. Animal Adventure. 84. Do-Re-Mi Chimes. 85. Roll Your Fists Around. 86. Rhythm Shakers. 87. Rhythmic Hot Potato. 88. Shake, Rattle and Roll. 89. Film Scoring. 90. Musical Charades. 91. Collaborative Drawing. 92. Color to the Instruments. 93. Musical Board Game. 94. Guitar Strum. 95. Rhythm Pies. 96. Music Listening Game. 97. Index Card Songwriting. 98. Chordal Songwriting. 99. Xylophone Ensemble. 100. Creative Singalongs. Appendices. Appendix A: Sheet Music for Original Songs. Appendix B: List of Books Illustrating Well Known Songs. Appendix C: List of Songs Referred to In Activities. Appendix D: Supply Resources. Appendix E: Contributors. Appendix F: Activities Listed By Goal Area. Appendix G: Online Content Track Listing. References.

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking synthesis of developmental, relationship-based, and skill-based approaches, The SCERTS® Model provides a framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in preschool and primary school students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Developed by internationally recognized experts, SCERTS® supports developmental progress in three areas: Social Communication (communicating spontaneously and establishing relationships), Emotional Regulation (regulating emotional arousal to support learning and engagement), and Transactional Supports (elements that aid a child's progress as he or she works toward a goal).With the two-volume manual set, early intervention professionals will have comprehensive and practical guidance on using SCERTS® in assessment and intervention.Volume I: Assessment gives detailed background information on The SCERTS® Model and guides professionals through the assessment process. Early interventionists will examine the research foundations and the recommended practices that inform the model; learn about specific goals and objectives for each of the three SCERTS® components; get a detailed listing of developmental milestones that contribute to the recommended assessment and intervention plans; explore The SCERTS®e; Model's similarities and differences with other models; and discover how to use the model in educational settings. Assessment report and observation forms are included to help collect information and monitor child progress.Volume II: Program Planning & Intervention gives early interventionists explicit instruction on how to help children reach their goals following assessment. They'll learn how to prioritize and set social communication and emotional regulation goals for young children; choose meaningful and purposeful activities to help them reach the goals, implement four types of transactional support (learning supports, interpersonal support, support to families, and support among professionals); and learn how to link all three SCERTS® components in program planning. In-depth vignettes on diverse children and families illustrate implementation of the model, and forms are included to help with intervention planning.Semi-structured yet flexible enough to respond to individual differences, SCERTS® can be applied in many different settings and used with other intervention approaches. With this child- and family-centered model, based on over two decades of research and clinical experience, early interventionists will have everything they need to evaluate and promote the social and emotional development of children with ASD.These manuals are part of The SCERTS® Model, a groundbreaking framework for improving communication and social-emotional abilities in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Developed by internationally recognized experts, SCERTS effectively supports developmental progress in three domains: Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support.Table of Contents Volume I Introduction Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support SCERTS Model Programmatic Priorities and Milestones Continuum of Current Intervention Approaches and the SCERTS Model The SCERTS Assessment Process: Overview and Implementation The SCERTS Assessment Process: Using the SAP-O Forms and Criteria Volume II Guide to the SCERTS Model Educational Practices, Part I: Core Values and Guiding Principles, Practice Guidelines, Goal Setting, and Transactional Support Guide to the SCERTS Model Educational Practices, Part II: Transactional Support: Interpersonal Support and Learning Support and Learning and Playing with Peers Transactional Support: Support to Families and Support Among Professionals Linking Transactional Support Goals to Social Communication and Emotional Regulation Goals Enhancing Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support at the Social Partner Stage: From Assessment to Program Implementation Enhancing Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support at the Language Partner Stage: From Assessment to Program Implementation Enhancing Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support at the Conversational Partner Stage: From Assessment to Program Implementation References Appendix: SCERTS Assessment Process-Quality Indicators Index, Volumes I and II

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Book SynopsisNatural Curiosity is a warm and contemplative insight into one family's experience of moving from mainstream schooling to home education, and learning through the lens of nature and natural history.Since becoming 'unschooled', the two children have thrived on a diet of self-directed play and learning, amassing life skills, confidence, responsibility, and a vast array of knowledge along the way. This thoughtful book touches upon important themes in education and environmentalism, such as children's rights in schooling, the use and place of technology in learning, and the absence of the natural world in mainstream education. It gives a considered, balanced view of home schooling, interspersed with entertaining tales including constructing life-sized mammoth skeletons and living for a day as historically accurate Vikings. It offers an understanding of how this type of education works and what inspires the choice to pursue it.Trade ReviewIn a world filled with endless distraction, Lisa Carne passionately and wisely guides us along more relevant paths designed to stimulate young learners to discover the wonders and magic of the natural world as a fundamental part of their learning experience. To thrive with some degree of health in these uncertain times, these are the encounters our progeny will need to have no matter what our cultural background. Read this important book. -- Bernie Krause PhD, Author, Soundscape Ecologist, Composer and Sound DesignerThis book is refreshing and insightful. Given the constraints of a formal education system, Lisa Carne successfully reinforces the importance of the natural world as a key learning tool in a child's development; an area of our society that is sadly being eroded with the explosion of technology. She emphasises the tools of observation, mindfulness and the importance of our elders, as essential ingredients in providing a child a balanced and healthy existence into adulthood; skills that are so readily overlooked in our society today. I highly recommend this book. -- Tara Golshan, Executive Director for Education, Jane Goodall InstituteThis book is a warm and charming reminder to encourage the curiosity of children, to retain it in ourselves, and never to let our instinctive sense of wonder at the intricacy and beauty of the nature all around us be worn away. -- Max Barclay, Collection Manager, The Natural History Museum, LondonAn excellent introduction to the principles of unschooling, demonstrating how child-led learning can cover an entire curriculum - and more - and how children can flourish when encouraged to follow their passions and spend as much time as they wish on any project or interest. Definitely recommended. -- Sue F * Sue's Book Reviews *Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 1. Nurture through nature. 2. Born free. 3. So why aren't they in school?. 4. What are we thinking?. 5. Slow down, switch off and seek adventure. 6. "Please Sir, may we have some more natural history?". 7. Goodbye school, hello world. 8. Mother Nature... and we should, in abundance. 9. Human nature... a different kettle of fish. 10. The Dead Zoo and other curiosities. 11. An environment to learn. 12. Time for a little inspiration. 13. The importance of play and friendships. 14. Parenting wisdom & social tact. 15. Time flies. 16. Character building. References.

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Book SynopsisThis fun and inspiring step-by-step program provides the full set of tools for developing social understanding in children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) through drama.Cindy B. Schneider explains how the central processes in acting - including making and interpreting inferences from non-verbal cues, taking another's perspective, and formulating language - can be highly effective ways of addressing social cognition deficits in children with AS. Acting Antics contains a wide repertoire of activities and ideas for immediate application at home, in the classroom, in therapy workshops or social groups, ranging from initial warm up techniques, through paired activities, to larger group scenes and staging a show. Helpful appendices provide questionnaire forms to enable both the child and the program leader to assess and monitor the child's understanding of their roles, along with reproducible scripts and suitable scene designs.This complete, practical program provides a wealth of enjoyable educational ideas for parents, teachers, and therapists of children with Asperger Syndrome.Trade ReviewAs the use of 'kids' and 'teens' in the title might suggest, it is a fun book. It briefly explains how the central processes in acting - including making and interpreting inferences from non-verbal cues, taking another's perspective, and formulating language - can be highly effective ways of addressing social cognition deficits in children with Asperger's syndrome. -- NAPLICThe ideas are excellent and well laid out. This is an innovative approach to social skills training for students with Asperger's Syndrome who will tolerate acting, and for a group leader with energy and commitment to drama. -- Speech and Language Therapy in PracticeSchneider's enthusiasm for the subject and her passion to improve life skills of young people is very evident and encourages the reader to progress. As a catalogue of practical ideas with built-in resources, this is a useful book for support groups and families wishing to create a theatre group. Acting Antics has an easy-to-read format and includes activities that can be initiated with minimum preparation and resources. -- Children Now MagazineIf you're interested in implementing a drama therapy program for tweens and teens with Asperger Syndrome, this is the book to buy. -- About.comTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. 1: Introduction. 2: Who? What? Where? 3: Getting Started. 4: Paired Activities. 5: Scripted Partner and Group Scenes. 6: Whose Line Is It Anyhow? 7: Starting Your Own Troupe. 8: Ready or Not, Here They Come! 9: Antics Summer Camp. 10: The `Really Big Show'. 11: It's a Wrap! Appendices: A. Sample Schedules and Activity Lists. B. Photocopiable Forms. C. Photocopiable Partner Scripts. D. Group Scripts. References. Resources. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisFollows Karl Koenig's spiritual journey from his early years to the end of his life, through the words of his diaries.Trade Review'The book is a little gem, of potential interest to anyone with an anthroposophical background but especially to those working within a Camphill setting...there are so many quotable entries that it is hard to decide which to bring forward for illustration...This little volume is rich in substance and will give readers lasting nourishment. It will also leave them eagerly looking forward to the further publications from Konig's diaries and papers which are currently being prepared.'-- Crispian Villeneuve, Camphill Correspondence

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Book Synopsis100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Numeracy Difficulties and Dyscalculia provides specially-designed games and activities to help build firm foundations in basic number concepts. All the ideas have been tried-and-testedin specialist and mainstream schools and are designed to encourage children to talk about numbers in a natural way using everyday contexts.The book begins with a focus on counting skills, before moving on to place value structure, multiplication and division. As well as teaching key facts, the ideas in this book will develop pupils' understanding so that they become flexible thinkers who can use numbers to solve a variety of mathematical problems. The ideas require minimum preparation and resources, and are perfect for use in mainstream and specialist classrooms,individual tuition sessions or as homework assignments.Trade Review100 ideas for Primary Teachers: Numeracy Difficulties and Dyscalculia is rather more than its title implies .The activities can stand alone if the practice of a concept is needed but it is also a structured, cumulative guide to teaching children the basic underlying skills needed to develop a maths sense and ability, and enable them to reason. The activities are concrete and multisensory, particularly the early section on developing visual perception and directional language. It is an invaluable resource to use alongside maths teaching. -- Sue Wolfe, Primary Teacher, Thomas’s Battersea, LondonThis is an excellent book for all teachers of mathematics, from the earliest stages up until the point where children learn to use formal methods of calculations. One of the great things about this book is the way that it not only explains why some children may be having difficulties in maths, but takes you through the developmental steps they need to go through in order to achieve success in maths. This book is set out clearly and sequentially so that, as well as demonstrating the importance of foundation skills in maths, when you know what difficulties a child is experiencing you can go straight to the part of the book that will give you ideas in how to address them. This book isn't just a book for teachers of children who are struggling with maths, this book is for everyone. -- Nancy Gedge, Consultant Teacher, Driver Youth Trust, TES SEND columnist, Author of 'Inclusion for Primary School Teachers'All the games and activities have been tried-and-tested in specialist and mainstream schools and the excellent approach puts numbers into everyday contexts, removing the fear. Simple, straightforward and effective * Parents in Touch *Let's face it, time is a premium for teachers and other education professionals. So having a book that so easy to browse and discover tried and tested suggestions – is incredible value. -- Special Educational Needs Resources Blog

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Book Synopsis* Answers common questions of professionals and trainees * Presents the state-of-art of theory, research, and practice * Explores the characteristics of gifted studentsTrade ReviewThis book is a joy to read and extraordinarily well written. It is an excellent text for educators and psychologists that has the potential to change the entire field of gifted education and talent development around the world! by Leonie Kronborg, PhD, School of Educational Psychology & Counselling, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia.Table of Contents1 What Is Giftedness? 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Theories and Models of Giftedness and Exceptional Achievement 1.2.1 Expertise 1.2.2 Models of Giftedness 1.2.3 Performance Definitions Versus Potential Definitions 1.2.4 Unidimensional Definitions 1.2.5 Multidimensional Definitions and Models 1.2.6 Systems Theory Models 1.2.7 Mega Model 1.2.8 TAD Framework 1.2.9 Conclusions 1.3 The Role of Intelligence in Models of Giftedness 1.3.1 What Is Intelligence? 1.3.2 The Intelligence Quotient 1.4 The Role of Creativity in Models of Giftedness 1.4.1 Creativity: Definition and Models 1.4.2 Creativity as a Systemic and Relational Phenomenon 1.4.3 Creativity and Intelligence 1.5 Conclusion 2 Pioneering Studies and Methodological Challenges in Giftedness Research 2.1 Selected Longitudinal Studies on Gifted Students 2.1.1 Terman Study 2.1.2 Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth 2.1.3 The Marburg Giftedness Project 2.2 Methodological Challenges in Researching Giftedness 2.2.1 Sample Selection and Groups Not Selected 2.2.2 Using an Appropriate Control or Comparison Group 2.2.3 Participants' Knowledge of Their Own Aptitude 2.2.4 Intervention Versus Pure Observation 2.2.5 Different Definitions and Operationalizations of Giftedness 2.3 Conclusion 3 Characteristics and Development of Gifted People 3.1 Achievement-Related Characteristics 3.1.1 Relationship Between Intelligence and Achievement 3.1.2 Studies on the Academic Development of Gifted Students 3.1.3 Threshold Hypothesis on the Relationship Between Intelligence and Achievement 3.2 Personality-Related Characteristics 3.2.1 Implicit Theories: Everyday Conceptions About Gifted People 3.2.2 Socioemotional Adjustment of Gifted Individuals 3.2.3 Personality Traits 3.2.4 Gender Differences 3.3 Underachievement 3.3.1 Concept 3.3.2 Possible Causes 3.3.3 Progression 3.4 Peculiarities in the Development of Gifted Children 3.4.1 Asynchronous Development 3.4.2 Special Features of Exceptional Giftedness 3.4.3 Persistent Underchallenge in School 3.4.4 Perfectionism 3.4.5 Increased Sensitivity (Overexcitability) 3.4.6 Fear of Prejudice and Stigmatization 3.5 Family Background of Gifted Individuals 3.5.1 Giftedness as a Stressor for the Family? 3.5.2 Gifted Children From Lower Income Families and Minoritized Students 3.6 Conclusion 4 Giftedness Identification and Assessment 4.1 Introduction and Overview 4.2 Intelligence Tests in Giftedness Identification and Assessment 4.2.1 Possibilities and Limitations of Intelligence Tests in Giftedness Identification and Assessment 4.2.2 Assessment Strategies for Identification of Minoritized Students 4.2.3 Description of Intelligence Tests With Regard to Their Suitability for Use With the Gifted 4.3 School Achievement Assessment 4.3.1 Gifted Identification 4.3.2 Selection of Suitable Students for Special Programs 4.3.3 Recognizing Underachievement 4.3.4 School Grades 4.3.5 Standardized School Achievement Tests 4.4 Assessing Underachievement 4.4.1 Statistical Methods for Identifying Underachievement 4.4.2 Nomination Methods for Identifying Underachievement 4.5 Assessment of Creativity and Divergent Thinking 4.6 Nominations and Checklists 4.6.1 Nominations by Teachers 4.6.2 Nominations by Parents 4.6.3 Peer Nomination and Self-Nomination 4.7 Selection Process for a Gifted Class as an Example of Multimethod and Multimodal Approach to Identify Giftedness 5 Support in School and Early Childhood Education 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Support of Gifted Children at School 149 5.2.1 The Four Pillars of School-Based Support for Gifted Students 5.2.2 Differentiation Within the Classroom 5.2.3 Acceleration 5.2.4 Enrichment 5.2.5 Combination of Acceleration and Enrichment: Early Entrance Programs 5.2.6 Ability Grouping for Gifted Students in Special Classes and in School 5.3 Support in Early Childhood and Preprimary Education 5.3.1 Gifted Children in Early Childhood and Preprimary Education 5.3.2 Support Opportunities in Early Childhood Education 5.4 Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe needs of parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum are not met by conventional parenting strategies. This resource for trainers and facilitators offers the best available knowledge and theories to help them develop an understanding of how their child perceives the world and ultimately improve their family life.The manual is divided into ten sessions that introduce a topic related to autism and Asperger Syndrome, for example, 'mindblindness' and the social world, and strategies to manage individual behaviour. During each session parents are introduced to a new topic and are invited to participate in exercises and group discussions that serve to reinforce the key messages discussed earlier. Each session closes with recommended reading and 'homework'.This manual is a valuable resource for professionals working with parents of children and young people with autism and Asperger Syndrome and is an effective complement to How to Live with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, which is referenced throughout the resource.Trade ReviewTen sessions to introduce parents and other carers to the less conventional approaches to parenting strategies needed with children who have autism. -- BILD NewsletterA resource for professional facilitators and trainers working with parents to explain the different parenting strategies needed for children who have ASD. -- Current Awareness ServiceThis resource for trainers describes how to run groups for parents on the autism spectrum. It includes handouts, activities and discussion points. -- Children & Young People NowTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Participants. Session 1. An Introduction to Autism and Mindblindness. Session 2. Getting the gist. Session 3. Language and communication. Session 4. Preoccupations, Sensory Interests and Repetitive Behaviours. Session 5. Imagination, Time Perception, Planning and Memory. Session 6. Managing Behaviour. Session 7. Exploring Individual Problems and Developing Strategies for Managing Behaviour (1). Session 8. Strategies for Managing Behaviour. Session 9.Visual Guides/Social Storiesâ"¢ Workshop. Session 10. Exploring Individual Problems and Developing Strategies (2) and Strategies for Managing Behaviour (2) Session 11. Consolidation, Questions and Party. Appendix 1A. Appendix 1B. Appendix 2. Appendix 3. Appendix 4. Appendix 5. List of figures, handouts and OHPs.

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Book SynopsisThe story of Karl Koenig's remarkable life and work.

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Book SynopsisFor students working below grade level, curricular modifications can provide equal and meaningful opportunities to learn alongside their same-age peers. This book guides educators on how to modify the curriculum for students with intellectual disabilities participating in the general education classroom, providing 40 strategies that demonstrate how to alter the materials or objectives of a lesson. After introducing the reader to the benefits of inclusive education and to the basics of educating students with intellectual disabilities, the book describes how to design appropriate curricular modifications. Each of the following chapters then presents ten strategies for modifying lessons for Kindergarten through high school in four subject areas: math, English, science, and social studies. Vignettes demonstrate how to implement the strategies for modifying the curriculum in the classroom. A section of printable forms supporting the strategies are included.

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Book SynopsisGrounded in the belief that all students can learn to read and write print, this book is a thorough yet practical guide for teaching students with significant disabilities. It explains how to provide comprehensive literacy instruction addressing these students' needs, whether they are emergent readers and writers or students acquiring conventional literacy skills. General and special educators, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals will find concise research synopses and theoretical frameworks, practical lesson formats, guidance on incorporating assessment and using assistive technology, and more.Table of Contents About the Downloads About the Authors Foreword — David E. Yoder Introduction Acknowledgments Section I Core Understandings Chapter 1 All Children Can Learn to Read and Write: A Theoretical Rationale Chapter 2 Establishing the Environment for Successful Literacy Learning Section II Building a Foundation Chapter 3 Alphabet Knowledge and Phonological Awareness Chapter 4 Emergent Reading Chapter 5 Emergent Writing Section III Learning to Read and Write Chapter 6 Comprehensive Literacy Instruction: A Research-Based Framework Chapter 7 Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Instruction Chapter 8 Self-Directed Reading: Supporting Motivation and Fluency Chapter 9 Writing Chapter 10 Decoding, Word Identification, and Spelling Section IV Implementation Chapter 11 Using Assistive Technology Effectively to Support Literacy Chapter 12 Organizing and Delivering Effective Instruction References Index

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Book SynopsisAs more schools move toward inclusion, how can general and special educators work together to create warm, welcoming classrooms where all students learn and belong? Discover practical answers in this friendly, down-to-earth teacher's guide. Filled with ready-to-use teaching tips, insights from inclusive educators, and examples that relate directly to everyday classroom experiences, this book will help general and special educators collaborate effectively and build a great “toolbox” of strategies to support all learners within inclusive classrooms. With this highly motivating guidebook close at hand, new and seasoned educators will create engaging, exciting, and joyful inclusive classrooms that support social and academic success for all.STRATEGIES THAT HELP TEACHERS: ensure that all students have access to the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment presume competence and recognize every student's unique strengths meet students' individual learning needs with differentiated lessons and innovative academic supports team up and collaborate with other educators and professionals to make the most of everyone's expertise distinguish an IEP from a 504 plan, and develop and implement both appropriately support students who have behavior challenges with a classroom-wide positive behavior support system promote social inclusion in the classroom and in recreational spaces, from the playground to the lunchroom supervise the important work of paraprofessionals avoid burnout with self-care strategies and stress-busters PRACTICAL RESOURCES: Planning tools and checklists to help you identify student strengths, develop IEPs, plan lessons, strengthen co-teaching, choose modifications and accommodations, and more.

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Book SynopsisChildren and adolescents with disruptive behavior disorders struggle both in and outside the classroom. This book gives school practitioners vital tools for supporting students' positive behavior as well as their academic and social success. Chapters review effective behavioral interventions at the whole-class, targeted, and individual levels; parent training programs; and strategies for building adaptive skills. Core evidence-based techniques are illustrated with vivid, concrete examples. Ways to integrate the strategies into a school's multi-tiered model of prevention and intervention are discussed. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 14 reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade Review"Fabiano’s book is well organized and appropriate for many audiences, including school psychologists, teachers, and students interested in learning about evidence-based behavioral interventions. The topics are grounded in the theoretical and empirical literature, and situated within current frameworks used in psychology and education. The book provides a comprehensive review of the evidence; describes all the necessary ingredients for understanding and addressing disruptive behavior; and presents step-by-step descriptions of function-based assessment, parenting interventions, classroom interventions, and child skills-building interventions. The examples make the content come to life. What a resource to have this information all in one place!"--Julie Sarno Owens, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Co-Director, Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Ohio University "Fabiano eloquently and authoritatively maps out how practitioners and educators can best treat disruptive behavior by using proven, functionally driven approaches. In an engaging and highly accessible style, the book weaves together the latest scientific findings with clinical and educational best practices for assessing and treating disruptive behavior and building competencies. The volume is chock-full of case examples, easy-to-follow assessment and treatment plans, strategies for tailoring approaches within a multi-tiered framework, and empirically supported tools and tips. This is an exemplary resource for bringing evidence-based practices to the homes and schools of youth struggling with disruptive behavior."--Linda J. Pfiffner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco “This book beautifully achieves its goal of providing critical information to support educators, clinicians, and parents in addressing disruptive behavior disorders. The special focus on the involvement and perspective of the family offers a tremendous addition to the available literature. Fabiano’s incorporation of examples and personal reflections brings meaning to the science and reflects his years of experience working with children and their families in diverse settings. In addition to serving as a valuable resource for current practitioners, the book will be a useful training tool for graduate students planning to work in schools."--Sandra M. Chafouleas, PhD, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut "It is clear from reading this book that Fabiano truly understands what it is like to live with, teach, or treat a child with a disruptive behavior disorder. Based in research, the book is written in a down-to-earth way, with realistic suggestions for educators and clinicians. The broad focus on evidence-based techniques is important and unique. Although many effective packaged interventions for this population are available, they are all largely based on the same important behavioral principles. Fabiano cogently conveys those core principles so that educators and clinicians can apply them flexibly to a broad range of problems across multiple settings."--Joshua M. Langberg, PhD, Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University -Offers useful tools for school practitioners who are looking to hone their skills in managing disruptive behavior and select research-driven interventions that have been proven effective. Fabiano's style is clear, concise, and accessible, and the examples dispersed throughout the text helpfully illustrate the strategies he suggests. A number of forms and handouts for assessment and intervention, which are behavior analytic in nature, are provided. Medicine interventions are covered in a practical manner, and the book provides helpful suggestions for narrowing the gap between behavioral and pharmacological interventions. Interventions for Disruptive Behaviors: Reducing Problems and Building Skills is an achievement in advancing evidence-based interventions for disruptive behavior in schools and will likely play an important role in disseminating interventions to school practitioners.--PsycCRITIQUES, 7/10/2017Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. A Function Based Approach to Intervention 3. Overview of Assessment for Informing Intervention 4. Parent Training Interventions 5. School Interventions 6. Training Interventions in Adaptive Skills 7. Maintenance and Generalization of Intervention Effects 8. Medication Interventions 9. Targeting Hard to Reach Groups 10. Implementing Behavior Management Strategies within a Multi Tiered Model of Prevention and Intervention

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Book SynopsisEach chapter is written by a speech and language therapist specialising in psycholinguistic approaches to investigation and intervention. Authors were invited to present a single case in one of four given areas â?? speech processing, lexical processing, sentence processing and pragmatics. The editors have provided introductions to each subject area and a discussion of the findings at the end of each section.Table of ContentsChristopher Lumopship - Developing Phonological Representation in a child With an Auditory Processing Deficit. Maggie Vance, Remediating Auditory processing Deficits in Adults With Aphasia. Julie Morris, When is a Rolling pin a 'roll The Pen' - a Clinical Insight Into Lexical Problems. Sadie Lewis, Jane Speake, A Treatment of Anomia Combining Semantics, Phonology and Orthography. Wendy Best et al, Colourful Semantics - Thematic Role Therapy. Alison Bryan, mapping Therapy With a Fluent Dysphasic?. Susan Pethers, A Case Study of a Child with Pragmatic Difficulties - Assessment and Intervention. Amanda Hampshire, Kay Mogford-bevan, The Treatment of Communication Deficits Following right-hemisphere Lesion. Rosemary Varley, Making new Connections - are Patterns emerging?. Maria Black, Psycholinguistic Applications to Language Therapy.

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Book SynopsisSofie Koborg Brøsen is eleven years old and, like other children of her age, goes to a mainstream school, loves reading comics and being with her family and her cat, Teddy. But Sofie is not the same as everyone else - she has autism spectrum disorder. Fed up with being misunderstood by her classmates, she has written a book about her world so others can learn to understand her, and vice versa.Sofie describes her day-to-day life in clear, unambiguous language and tells readers about things she finds difficult: being given too many instructions, disruptions to her routine, being teased, strong lights and smells and too much noise. She also tells about what she really likes - feeling accepted by other children, reading, nature, her autism camp and her cat.This fully illustrated book has already attracted much positive attention in Denmark. It is a readable insider's view of life as a child with autism attending a mainstream school and will be an invaluable resource in helping other children to understand their classmates with autism spectrum disorders. Teachers, parents, carers, support workers, children with autism spectrum disorders and their classmates will find this an entertaining, informative and attitude-changing read.Trade ReviewSofie is an 11 year old Danish girl with autism spectrum disorder. Tired of being misunderstood at school, she wrote this little book for her classmates. She describes her everyday life at home with her family and her cat, and at school. She writes about the things she finds difficult: being teased, disruptions to her routine, too much noise, reading people's body language, group work. A very accessible book for children, with illustrations and large print. -- Home Education Advisory ServiceSofie wanted her classmates to understand her and her autism spectrum disorder so she wrote this book. -- Community Care MagazineWith clear line drawings illustrating text, Sofie tells the reader about her life. She writes about her desire for routine, her difficulty in understanding other people's behaviour, and her sensory sensitivities. -- Community Care MagazineSofie was 11-years old when she wrote the book and the text would be understandable to most children of around that age. It would also be accessible to younger children reading along with an adult. In only 24 pages of text, this book manages to present the reality of living with ASD, avoiding technical language favoured by diagnostic descriptions. Clear, logical and complete - a lovely read for children and adults alike. -- Community Care Magazine

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Book SynopsisHigh Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition offers a set of practices that are integral to the support of student learning, and that can be systematically taught, learned, and implemented by those entering the teaching profession. In this second edition, chapters have been fully updated to reflect changes in the field since its original publication, and feature all new examples illustrating the use of HLPs and incorporating culturally responsive practices. Focused primarily on Tiers 1 and 2or work that mostly occurs with students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education classroomsthis powerful, research-based resource provides rich, practical information highly suitable for teachers, and additionally useful for teacher educators and teacher preparation programs.Table of ContentsSection 1: Collaboration High Leverage Practices 1. Collaborating with Colleagues to Increase Student Success 2. Lead Effective Meetings with Professionals and Families 3. Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services Section 2: Assessment High Leverage Practices 4. Using Multiple Sources of Information to Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of a Student’s Strengths and Needs 5. Interpreting and Communicating Assessment Information with Stakeholders to Collaboratively Design and Implement Educational Programs 6. Using Student Assessment Data, Analyzing Instructional Practices, and Making Necessary Adjustments that Improve Student Outcomes Section 3: Social/Emotional/Behavioral High Leverage Practices 7. Consistent, Organized, Respectful Learning Environment 8. Using Feedback to Improve Student Outcomes 9. Teaching Social Skills 10. Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments to Develop Individualized Behavior Support Plans Section 4: Instruction High Leverage Practices 11. Identify and Prioritize Long- and Short-term Learning Goals 12. Systematically Design Instruction Toward a Specific Goal 13. Adapt Curriculum Tasks and Materials for Specific Learning Goals 14.Teaching Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence 15. Providing Scaffolded Supports 16. Use Explicit Instruction 17. Using Flexible Grouping 18. Use Strategies to Promote Active Student Engagement 19. Using Assistive and Instructional Technologies 20. Provide Intensive Instruction 21.Teach Students to Maintain and Generalize New Learning Across Time and Settings 22. Providing Positive and Corrective Feedback 23. Reflections on High Leverage Practices for Teachers, School Leaders, and Teacher Educators

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the ways in which pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties can be effectively engaged in schooling - either in school or at home. It explains the social and emotional underpinnings of learning and presents practical strategies for aiding engagement.Nurture groups, originally devised and implemented in the 1970s, are specially designed classes that cater for pupils having difficulties in adjusting to the requirements of mainstream classrooms. Paul Cooper and Yonca Tiknaz present evidence of the success of nurture groups from the perspectives of the children participating in them, their parents and school staff members who manage nurture groups in schools, and examine what factors affect the success of the group. From this they draw key messages for effective practice, including the fundamental importance of recognising a child's emotional needs and meeting them, and the pivotal role of the relationship between the teaching staff co-ordinating the group.Nurture Groups in School and at Home will provide essential information and accessible advice for teaching professionals running nurture groups in schools and for parents and carers running them at home.Trade ReviewI would recommend this as a useful book for all Educational Psychology Service libraries and, if you can, get schools, who are nurturing, innovative and who put the emotional health of their children and families before results, to read it too. -- DebateThe gentle pace of the book does not detract from its clear message: there is no blame; no fault; only unhappy children and desperate parents and teachers. Each chapter is clearly defined and the main points summarised, making its content accessible. Indeed, one of the book's greatest strengths is the importance placed on the role of the carer and professional working together and not in isolation. I would have no hesitation in recommending it to any adult involved with nurture groups of interested in the underpinning principles of how a child learns. -- Community CareThe book provides essential information and advice for teaching professionals who run nurture groups and for carers running them at home. I would have no hesitations in recommending it to any dult involved with nurture groups or interested in the underpinning principles of how a child learns. -- Community CareI was impressed by the book's structure and accessible format at each chapter is succintly introduced and summarised, easing the reader's ability to make sense of the concepts. Any therapists working alongside schools in supporting youn people with mental health problems, this book has much to offer. -- Children, Young People & FamiliesBack in the 1970s someone came up with a very good idea; provide specially-designed classes for students who have difficulty adjusting to the mainstream, staff the classes with techers trained in nurturing and meeting the needs of these special students, and engage a range of educators, parents, and peers to create a supportive environment that is student-centred. According to Cooper (education,U. of Leicester} and Tiknaz {rising educational achievement, U. of Leicester) such nurture groups are effective in the classroom and in the home at bringing children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs closer to accepting educational and other experiences. Writing for educators and parents, they describe nuture groups and what school staff about them, the role of caring people in nurture groups, selection of students for groups, research indications, models for analyzing problems situations and key messages for practitioners. -- BookNews.comTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Nurture Groups. 2. A Nurture Group in Action. 3. What School Staff Say About Nurture Groups. 4. Carers, Children and Nurture Groups. 5. How Are Students Selected for Placement in a Nurture Group?. 6. Do Nurture Groups Work? Existing Research on Nurture Groups. 7. Involving Carers in Nurture Groups. 8. A Model for Analysing Problem Situations: S.A.L.A.D. 9. What Makes a Successful Nurture Group?. 10. Conclusion: Key Pointers for Practitioners. Subject index. Author index.The `Innovative Learning for All' seriesThe `Innovative Learning for All' series features accessible books that reveal how schools and educators can meet the needs of vulnerable students, encouraging them to engage in learning and to feel confident in the classroom. Grounded in the latest innovative practice and research, these books offer positive guidance on improving the educational standards for all children by ensuring the most vulnerable are supported.

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Book SynopsisThis book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviours, and improve quality of life.Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as noting the challenges of working with particular animal species. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and of monitoring progress.With recommendations for resources and further reading, this book will be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them.Trade Reviewthis book is ideal for parents of children with autism exploring options to help their children overcome common behavioral, verbal, pshysical, and social hurdles. It is essential for parents of children with autism or individuals with autism who have made the decision to incorporate animal service or therapy into their lives. This book would also be incredibly useful for animal trainers, especially those belonging to service organizations who are considering accommodating individuals with autism in their service and therapy schemes. -- Journal of Autism and Developmental DisordersWhen I first received 'Animal-Assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism' for review, I half expected it to be a cheerleading book filled with anecdotes about the panacea of using animals with those affected by autism. Thus, it was a pleasant surprise to find a well-written book that is well researched and addresses my interests and concerns as a psychologist new to the area of animal-assisted interventions. -- PsycCRITIQUES[E]ssential reading for families, teachers, and anyone who is interested in using service animals to help individuals on the autism spectrum -- from the foreword by Temple GrandinThis book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skill, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviors,and improve quality of life.Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding,utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of beneifits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends.With recommendations for resources and further reading, this book wull be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them. -- Autism UsDid you know that dogs may be trained to help children with autism? I didn't until I read this fascinating book. The book contains many heart warming case studies describing how the child's quality of life has been improved through their interaction with animals. So read, enjoy and be inspired. -- NAPLICThe book provides practical advice for families considering a service dog. It highlights funding issues, problems faced by families aaand professionals, and makes reference to the problems and benefits of using animals in the community. I found this book fascinating and inspiring. Families and professionals can benefit from reading this book and adapt many of the ideas and perhaps inspire more people to use animals to provide opportunities to assist with communication, independence, relaxation, sensory exploration and emotional support. -- PMLD Link JournalTable of ContentsForeword by Temple Grandin. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Service Dogs. 3. Animal-assisted Therapy and Activities. 4. Companion Animals. 5. Therapeutic Riding. 6. Dolphin Therapy. 7. Conclusion. Appendix 1: Online Resources. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is the individual guidebook used to support the six ''Pip and Bunny'' storybooks.The Pip and Bunny' picture books have been carefully written and illustrated to support language and emotional development through reading. By inspiring conversation and fueling the young reader's imagination the books promote emotional and social literacy.Designed for use within the Early Years setting or at home, each story explores different areas of social and emotional development. The accompanying guide has been created to help the parent or practitioner use the books effectively and includes: Talking Points' relating to the child's own world What's the Word?' picture pages to be photocopied, downloaded or printed Detailed suggestions as to how to link with other EYFS areas of learning The full set is designed to be used in both individual and group settings, and at various stages of a child's dTable of Contents1. Aims and Learning Outcomes. 2. Target Readers and Users. 3.Using the Handbook: -Rationale -Main focus, summary and text of each book -Four ways to present the material. 4. Six book titles and sequence for reading. 5. Acknowledgements 6. References 7. Resources/additional ideas and stories for each book

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This book provides a clear, coherent overview of the historical development of the field of special educational, or additional learning or support needs and disability, and discussion of important past and current social and political contexts in which this took place, as well as changes in the law across time.

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Book SynopsisInside/Outside is a unique educational resource for those working with young people of secondary school age, providing a variety of tried-and-tested indoor and outdoor lessons and activities to promote and embed emotional literacy.The book is divided into three accessible sections: emotions and feelings; self and situation; and mental health and wellbeing; which each cover a variety of themes, from anxiety and depression, to happiness, communication, and confidence. For each theme, inside' and outside' activities are offered, with inside activities inspiring students to self-reflect and develop empathy for others, and those outside drawing heavily on nature and learning outside the classroom. The outside' activities are adaptable and have been designed to work in any available outdoor space, and all activities can be used either in standalone lessons or sequentially, with introductory tasks, group activities, and circle time discussions.With a focus on equippiTrade Review"I couldn’t wait to start trying out Joe’s ideas which take personal development beyond the classroom and make it possible to engage a wide range of learners for whom chalk, and talk is not their preferred modality. Joe’s breadth, depth and clear ‘how tos’ make this book indispensable." - Pooky Knightsmith, Mental Health Ambassador and Educator"There are so many fantastic ideas in Inside/Outside that Schools can implement and embed across all subjects in their Curriculum. Teachers can use these creative ideas with resources to instil the importance and benefits of learning outside in nature, helping to support, boost young people’s health and wellbeing." - Edd Moore, Multi Award Winning Primary School Teacher and Eco Coordinator"Joe Harkness is a force of nature. Full stop. This book is a prerequisite read for any educationalist working within the complex world of emotional intelligence. By reliving his own experience, Joe forges a connection between the outdoors and positive learning experiences. From Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to the ever more prevalent awareness of mental health, he challenges the reader to identify their own triggers to an emotional response. Joe uses a level of psychology to encourage a level of self-reflection that is seldom seen in education. He has opened my eyes. A must read." - Darren Hollingsworth, Principal, Cromer Academy"They say, if you’re lucky when you’re at school, you’ll have one teacher who will change your life. I was lucky. Mr Carnegie was an incredible teacher who, besides officially teaching me English in the classroom, outdoors kindled a lifelong love and appreciation of the natural world. Quite unnoticed by me at the time, he gave me the tools to be a better person, a more thoughtful and calmer young man. This was decades ago. How many people now are so fortunate to find such a teacher? Perhaps now, thanks to Joe Harkness, a great many more may do so. Inside/Outside is written with insight on so many levels - it is perceptive, intuitive, and shines with his love for the natural world and the power it contains for positive change." - Jon Dunn – Author of Orchid Summer and The Glitter in the GreenTable of ContentsIntroduction What is emotional literacy? Why emotional literacy? Why outside? How to use this book Section 1 – Feelings and emotions What are feelings? Sonic sit-space Regulating emotions Counting birds Self-care and coping Design-a-duck What do we need? Natural colours Fear and phobias Counting bugs Anger Sensory sit-spot Happiness Gratitude scavenger hunt Section 2 – Self and situation Self-awareness Texture bingo Identity Sense of place - street-work Conflict Our habitats Communication Mindfulness in nature – bird sounds SWOT Signs of sustainability Respect Counting wildflowers Friendships Bling up a butterfly Section 3 – Mental health and wellbeing Mental health Have-a-go-at-Haiku Poor mental health The A-Z of noticing nature Depression Nest building Anxiety Nature mandalas OCD Fashion a feather Stress Regulation - outdoors An active mind Nature calm jars Appendices

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Book SynopsisA PARADIGM SHIFT FOR CAREGIVERS THAT WILL REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY YOU APPROACH, TREAT OR PARENT A CHILD WITH CHALLENGING OR EXPLOSIVE BEHAVIOURS. When you are confronted with a child who is troubled, disruptive, oppositional, defiant or angry - whether you are a parent or a teacher - it can be difficult to know the best way to support them. Traditional methods of 'shaping' a child's behaviour can often be at best ineffective, at worst distressing, for child and adult alike.Drawing on 30 years of experience, internationally known paediatric psychologist Dr Mona Delahooke describes these troubled behaviours as the 'tip of the iceberg', important signals that point to deeper, individual differences in the child that we need to understand and address before we can resolve behavioural challenges. Using the very latest neuroscientific research Beyond Behaviours makes the case that many children who can't seem to behave simply don't have the developmental capacity to do so - yet. This book uses neuroscientific findings to help you deconstruct behaviour challenges, and to discover their cause and triggers for your child. It will show you how to apply this knowledge across a variety of behaviour spectrums, from children diagnosed with autism or other forms of neurodiversity, to those who might have been exposed to toxic stress or trauma during their early years. There are practical strategies to implement at every stage, backed up by impactful worksheets and charts, with a strong emphasis not on 'managing' behaviour, but instead on helping children and families build positive experiences to counteract the stress and pressure felt by everybody when you're working, or living, with a child who has behavioural challenges. Accessible, practical, warmly supportive and steeped in research and clinical expertise, Beyond Behaviours offers a break-through book which guides us - parents and caregivers alike - to the realisation that the most important tool in our toolkit is always our connection with the child standing in front of us.Trade Review"Beyond Behaviors provides the basis for a paradigm shift in understanding and treating children with disruptive behaviors. this accessible and beautifully written volume, Dr. Delahooke pulls the veil off this myth and replaces it with a neurobiologically-informed treatment model that provides insightful directives leading to effective outcomes." -- Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Distinguished University Scientist, Indiana University, Professor of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina, and author of "The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe""As a developmental psychologist, compassion teacher, and autism mum, I can whole-heartedly say this book is brilliant. Traditional methods of 'shaping' children's behaviors typically ignore children's emotional state, at great cost to the child's ability to learn, develop, and form secure relationships. This book provides concrete ways to help understand safety as the foundation for children's learning, working with rather than against natural brain functions to maximize learning potential." -- Kristin Neff, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, and author of "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself""I love this book. It will be one I give and recommend over and over. Beyond Behaviors is succinct, accessible, practical, science-based. And it's a game changer. My hope is that not only parents, educators, clinicians, and all helping professionals read it, but that it becomes required reading for professionals in training." -- Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, LCSW, Executive Director of The Center for Connection and co-author of the bestsellers "The Whole-Brain Child" and "No-Drama Discipline""This book will embrace every parent and professional puzzling over behavioral challenges and make you question the assumptions about their meaning and re-evaluate how to help. Beyond Behaviors will help every child and family progress, feel safe, enjoy relationships, and develop to their fullest." -- Serena Wieder, PhD, Clinical Director, Profectum Foundation, co-creator of the DIR Model, and co-author of "The Child with Special Needs" and "Engaging Autism""Dr. Mona Delahooke is a child psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with children who have behavioral challenges. With compassion and insight, she guides us toward creating healing environments of safety and security." -- Marilyn R. Sanders, MD, FAAP, Attending Neonatologist, Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine"I love Beyond Behaviors. One of the best features of this book are the practical, empowering, step-by-step ideas for finding the calm self-acceptance necessary for building a healing, supportive relationship with even the most challenging and frightened child." -- Dona Matthews, PhD, Developmental Psychologist and co-author of "Beyond Intelligence: Secrets for Raising Happily Productive Kids""Brilliant! This book is an essential read for all people who care for or interact with children." -- Megan Stilwill, DO FAAP, Paediatrician"This is a wonderful book that takes complicated concepts and new ways of thinking about children and makes them digestible and useable for parents and professionals alike." -- Mim Ochsenbein, MSW, OTR/L, Director of Education, The Star Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder"This book should be required reading for frustrated parents and those of us in a position of diagnosing or creating behavior plans for children. Imagine the amazing outcomes if we followed Mona Delahooke's guide to empower and support children through their big feelings and behaviors, rather than focusing only on the tip of the iceberg." -- Nicole Schwarz, MA, LMFT, Parent CoachEssential reading for parents and professionals alike in supporting children and young people with behavioural challenges. * Dr Christopher Moore *

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Book SynopsisReaching and Teaching Children with Autism provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum. The book gives greater insight into the perspective and behavior of a child with autism and explores how the child's learning preferences, strengths and interests can be used to facilitate learning and enhance motivation.Based on well-researched theory and extensive clinical experience, the author provides a comprehensive model for developing lifelong independent learning skills in children with autism between the ages of 3 and 12 years old. The book describes the underlying principles, learning preferences and strengths typical of children with autism and offers a detailed but flexible program structure based on these concepts. Easy to follow activities and approaches are described in each chapter, along with clear examples and illustrations.This accessible and practical book is an essential resource for parents, teachers, support workers, therapists and others concerned with learning and development in children with autism.Trade ReviewThe model provides a comprehensive framework for understanding- and dealing more effectively with children with autism to allow them to develop lifelong independent living... Easy to read, practical and informative - a good resource to share with education colleagues when collaboratively planning and implementing reaching and learning programmes. -- Speech & Language Therapy in PracticeA wealth of practical ideas to help children with ASD to succeed this would be a very useful book for professionals working with children with ASD in mainstream or special school settings. -- NAPLIC NewsletterI suggest that this book should be purchased by educators, parents and relatives of an autistic child as it focuses on the positivity of Autism rather than the difficulties this condition might bring. This book does a lot of positive and practical working. Also, there is a list of free internet resources. -- TES ConnectSpeech-language pathologist and educator Mackenzie has developed a comprehensive model based upon theory and extensive clinical experience that she believes is effective at growing lifelong independent learning skills in children aged three to 12. She focuses on learning preferences, strengths and interests as she reframes the traditional definition of autism, describes the workings of her model and its program content, analyzes behaviours of children with autism, and shows how her findings apply to the model. Her suggestions are very practical, and she provides the addresses of free Internet resources and a wide range of forms to use in planning and observations. -- www.booknews.comEducators and parents alike will find Reaching and Teaching the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder a fine approach to educating kids with autism, offering insights on such a child's behaviour, blending research with clinical experience, and offering tips on developing independent learning skills with such kids. It's a key component of any parent or educator's library using a broad spectrum of proven autism teaching skills to reach kids hitherto deemed 'unreachable. -- The Midwest Book ReviewThis is an entertaining, informative and very practical book that will assist readers to `walk the talk' through a more positive paradigm for enabling children with autism. It is based on careful and systematic thinking by the author and incorporates methodology based on research and best practice experience. -- Carmen Hengeveld, M.Sc., Registered Speech-Language PathologistDr. Heather MacKenzie has used a unique blend of theories of personality type, multiple intelligences and mediated learning to create an elegant and practical method. I have seen how well the application of the Learning Preferences and Strengths model works for children with autism. It is my firm belief that this method has broad applicability for any learner. -- Teeya Scholten, Ph.D., Registered PsychologistThis is a practical, inspiring and stimulating book. -- Allison Waks, M.A., Registered PsychologistTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Reframing the Traditional Definition of Autism. 2.Learning Preferences and Strengths Model. 3.Learning Preferences and Strengths in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 4.Program Planning with Learning Preferences and Strengths. 5. Program Structure. 6. Program Content. 7. Program Process. 8.Behavior in Children with Autism. 9. Putting the Pieces Together: An Overview of the Learning Preferences and Strengths Model. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisHarry Key is from Australia but currently based in London. He trained as an actor before moving to India where he worked as a Bollywood actor and as a voice artist. He is now a speech and confidence coach, helping people speak with flair and authenticity. He also runs flirting workshops and delivers training programs for a variety of corporate clients, including the BBC Worldwide, GSK and MTV.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: The Voice Why your voice matters Breathe with your belly Be mindful of your voice Perfect a Storyteller’s Voice Physical Confidence Part 2: The Words Go with the flow Good speaking is mostly listening The art of persuasion Storytelling Public speaking Part 3: The Style Reading your audience The provocative style Establish your rules of engagement Sustaining your momentum

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Book Synopsis"I recommend this book as an important contribution to the debate on pedagogy in special education. It is largely well written and informative and rich with ideas and opinions."Educational Review What, if anything, is âspecialâ about teaching children with special or exceptional learning needs? This book addresses this question, looking at pupilsâ special learning needs including low attainment, learning difficulties, language difficulties, emotional and behavioural problems and sensory needs.Some special needs groups (for example dyslexia) have argued strongly for the need for particular specialist approaches. In contrast, many proponents of inclusion have argued that âgood teaching is good teaching for allâ and that all children benefit from similar approaches. Both positions fail to scrutinise this issue rigorously and coherently, and it is this aspect which distinguishes this book. Leading researchers in each special needs field dTable of ContentsCONTENTS Chapter 1How specialised is teaching pupils with disabilities and difficulties? - Brahm Norwich and Ann Lewis Chapter 2Deafness - Sue GregoryChapter 3Visual impairment – Graeme Douglas and Mike McLindenChapter 4Deafblindness - Olga Miller and Liz HodgesChapter 5Severe Learning Difficulties - Jill PorterChapter 6Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties - Jean WareChapter 7Children with Down’s Syndrome - Jennifer Wishart Chapter 8English as an additional language and children with speech, language and communication needs - Deirdre MartinChapter 9 Autistic spectrum disorders - Rita JordanChapter 10AD/HD - Paul CooperChapter 11Dyslexia - Gavin ReadChapter 12Dyspraxia - Madeleine PortwoodChapter 13Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties - Tim O’BrienChapter 14Moderate Learning Difficulties - Felicity Fletcher-Campbell Chapter 15Low attainment - Alan Dyson and Peter HickChapter 16Overview and discussion: overall conclusions - Ann Lewis and Brahm Norwich

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Book Synopsis"At a time when many schools are struggling to become more inclusive within a contradictory national policy context, this book provides some helpful practical leads. Its central message is that of the importance of developing an inclusive school culture within which every child really does matter." Professor Mel Ainscow, University of Manchester, UK"It is a most useful resource for both practitioner-researchers and for school-based initiatives. Written in an accessible style and designed in a format that makes it ideal for use in continuing professional development, it is just right for the needs of twenty first century headteachers and their schools. I highly recommend it as a stimulating and supportive springboard for fruitful dialogue."Jenny Corbett, Emeritus Reader, Institute of Education, University of London, UKThis book examines and offers solutions to the challenges faced by schools in ensuring that all students are enjoying, participatTable of ContentsInclusion in actionInclusive self-evaluationUsing data effectively to identify underachievement and vulnerable groupsInclusive interventionsProvision mapping: The strategic whole school development toolEffective target setting for all pupilsFinal thoughts

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Book SynopsisâœThis book offers a broad and helpful definition of inclusive education â one which centres upon high quality, relevant and evidenced teaching and support.âGraeme Douglas, Professor of Disability and Special Educational Needs, University of Birmingham, UKâœThis book is a must-have for every teacher in primary and secondary schools and should be compulsory literature on all teacher training courses.âMarleen J. Janssen, Ph.D., Professor Inclusive and Special Needs Education, University of Groningen Institute for Deafblindness, The NetherlandsSupporting learners with Multisensory Impairment (MSI) (Deafblindness) requires a range of strategies and this book offers a synthesis of best practice with the latest theory and research. At a time when we are urgently calling for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all, there are significant gaps in research on educating children and young peoTable of ContentsFOREWORDPREFACECHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER TWO: RESEARCH: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURECHAPTER THREE: THEORY: MSI AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTCHAPTER FOUR: PRACTICE: EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIESCHAPTER FIVE: FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN RESEARCH, THEORY AND PRACTICEAPPENDIX: USEFUL WEBSITES

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Child and Adolescent Behaviour in the Classroom is a vital guide for pre-service and in-service teachers, providing the tools to respond effectively and ethically to child and adolescent behaviour that is of concern. In this innovative book, expert authors offer 'positive rules' that will assist educators in their classroom practice.Table of ContentsIntroduction: positive rules for your life as a teacher; 1. Promoting positive behaviour in the classroom; 2. Theory: scaffolds for understanding the behaviour of children and young people; 3. 'Thinking it through': responding to children who present with SEBD; 4. Wider contexts: the role of assessment, working with allied professionals and policy; 5. Teacher expertise; 6. Research-informed teaching: questioning 'rules for living' in schools; 7. Putting teachers in the picture: teacher behaviour and wellbeing; Conclusion: principles to guide practice in the classroom.

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Book SynopsisDevelop and monitor high-quality IEPs for diverse learners High-quality IEPs are fundamental for guiding the educational process of and developing goals for students who require special education services. English learners (ELs) and other students with learning, emotional, or behavioral disabilities present unique challenges to educators responsible for referring, assessing, and placing them. IEPs for ELs provides educators with numerous research-based strategies and examples of how to write effective IEPs for these K-12 learners. John J. Hoover and James Patton, leading professionals in the areas of special education and linguistic diversity, share their research and how they have supported ELs who have, or are suspected of having, learning and intellectual disabilities. Readers will find: Practical guidance for developing and monitoring culturally and linguistically responsive IEPs Checklists, guides, and other reproducibles that support IEP development Case studies and vignettes highlighting examples of appropriate IEPs for diverse learners Filled with expert practical advice that covers the IEP process and walks the reader through the procedure for creating high-quality IEPs that take individual differences into account, this guide is essential for special educators and bilingual/EL specialists. "A major strength for this book is its unique tie to English learners, while providing a dual focus on IEP writing. This is a great tool to use when training new special education teachers and IEP facilitators. There are direct connections to writing legally defensible plans with a user-friendly focus on IEP writing. I see this book as a tool to support teachers and students in ensuring that language and cultural considerations are included when developing and updating individual plans." —Renee Bernhardt, Supervisor, Special Education Cherokee County School District, GATrade ReviewA major strength for this book is its unique tie to English Learners, while providing a dual focus on IEP writing. The material can be used with any student who has learning difficulties, and the book addresses multiple scenarios that are relatable to the real world of teaching. This is a great tool to use when training new special education teachers and IEP facilitators. There are direct connections to writing legally defensible plans with a user-friendly focus on IEP writing. I see this book as a tool to support teachers and students in ensuring that language and cultural considerations are included when developing and updating individual plans. -- Renee Bernhardt, Supervisor, Special EducationTable of ContentsAcknowledgments About the Authors About the Contributors Introduction: Blueprint of IEPs for ELs and Other Diverse Learners Underlying Assumptions of the IEP Development Stage Topical Areas and Terminology Chapter 1: Understanding a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Multi-Tiered System of Supports Practitioner’s Perspective Overview of MTSS MTSS and Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching Qualities What Makes an IEP Culturally and Linguistically Responsive? Educational Framework for Diverse Learners With Disabilities IEP Development Principles for English Language and Other Diverse Learners Conclusion Chapter 2: Essential Components of IEPs for English Language and Other Diverse Learners Practitioner’s Perspective Required Components of IEPs per IDEA Other Mandated IEP Considerations per IDEA IEP Team: Essential Members for Diversity Conclusion Chapter 3: Role and Function of Academic Language in IEPs Practitioner’s Perspective Academic Language Historical Perspective Academic Language Processes Inclusion of Academic Language Proficiency in IEP Development Conclusion Websites Chapter 4: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Determining Accurate Levels and Developing Meaningful Statements Practitioner’s Perspective What Are PLAAFP and Why Are They Important? Creating Meaningful PLAAFP Statements Using the CRISEN Principles Examples of Meaningful and Instructionally Relevant PLAAFP Statements Developing Responsive and Defensible PLAAFP Conclusion Chapter 5: IEPs and the Development of Measurable Annual Goals Using SMART Principles Practitioner’s Perspective Introductory Considerations What Is a SMART Goal? Examples of SMART Goals Developing SMART Goals Making SMART Goals Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Conclusion Chapter 6: Delivering Appropriate IEP Services Practitioner’s Perspective English Language Development and IEP Implementation Addressing Language and Content During Instruction for English Learners Implementing the IEP Conclusion Chapter 7: Special Considerations and Diversity Practitioner’s Perspective Supplemental Aids/Services for Diverse Learners Accommodations and Modifications Assistive Technology and Services Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavioral Intervention Plans High Stakes Assessment, Diversity, and IEPs Conclusion BIP-3: Functional Behavioral Assessment (Sample) BIP-3: Behavioral Intervention Plan (Sample) Chapter 8: IEP Progress Monitoring and Diverse Needs Practitioner’s Perspective Progress Monitoring Defined and Overview Culturally Responsive Monitoring Competencies Progress-Monitoring Practices Progress-Monitoring Interpretation for Diverse Learners: Special Considerations Conclusion Chapter 9: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Transition Planning and Services Practitioner’s Perspective Successful Adult Functioning Basic Concepts Associated With Transition Planning and Services Transition Planning for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students Conclusion Chapter 10: Guidelines for Successful IEP Meetings for Diverse Learners Practitioner’s Perspective Importance of Funds of Knowledge in Education Pre-Meeting Suggestions During–IEP Meeting Suggestions Post-Meeting Suggestions Conclusion Chapter 11: Putting the IEP Pieces Together Summary of IEP Skill Sets for English Language and Other Diverse Learners The Integrated IEP for Diverse Learners Conclusion Appendix Commercially Available Instruments for Determining Present Levels of Performance Elementary Individualized Education Program (Sample) Secondary Individualized Education Program (Sample) References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the reader with the main inherent problems of double-exceptionality, namely, the difficulties educators and mental health professionals must deal with when working with gifted disabled children and youths. The first chapter describes ten of these problems; on the one hand, some have been caused by unfamiliarity of the basic terms and definitions of giftedness and on the other, learning or other disabilities; some by treatment failures of gifted disabled children and youths. The main part of the book, chapters 2-5, include six detailed case studies of gifted children and adolescents who were dealing, in some cases, with learning disabilities, but in all cases with social, emotional, psychological and familial issues that jeopardized not only their educational and professional future, but also their well-being and even their mental health. These chapters include also shorter vignettes of gifted disabled young and older children whom I have met in the last thirty years. Some of these cases-both the longer and the shorter case studies-are of students who had considered dropping out of school. This book challenges the assumption that dropping out is necessarily also an educational failure. Some of the cases described did not have a "happy ending": they describe young people who unsuccessfully tried to be "like everybody else," an attempt that has always been hard to live with. The last chapter shows that only when all components in the child''s or adolescent''s life, the family, the education system, and the social circle she or he belonged to encouraged and nurtured the child, materializing one''s giftedness while maintaining a high level of well-being and social acceptability can be accomplished. The chapter of the book analyzes these factors while showing how misunderstanding of the child''s needs, along with inability to provide her or him with the proper educational and psychological help might cause "giving up" one''s giftedness, deterioration in the social/emotional situation or both.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents research on the subject of early arithmetic conducted in a Swedish compulsory school. The research is based on the epistemology of radical constructivism and the methodology "multiple interviews" and "the process of supervision". The problem was investigated by comparing children''s early arithmetical knowledge-building in the compulsory school (CS), in CS''s remedial teaching (REM) and in the school for intellectually disabled (SID). In an intervention study, twenty children of various ages in SID and REM participated, as well as their teachers. The aim was to adjust the teaching content to harmonize with the children''s ways of operating and longitudinally investigate the children''s progress, as well as to facilitate teachers'' model-building of their children''s various ways of operating and needs for learning.

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Book SynopsisThe largest sources of federal funding for elementary and secondary education are the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The ESEA provides funding and services for a broad population of students, including disadvantaged students, migrant students, neglected and delinquent students, and students with limited English proficiency. Approximately 6 million students with disabilities aged 6 through 21 attend elementary and secondary schools; however they are not afforded special services under the ESEA due to their disability status. Both the ESEA and IDEA aim to improve the educational outcomes for students with disabilities. The ways in which they do this sometimes differ, and when the laws are not fully or clearly aligned it can be difficult for educators to plan and execute an appropriate education for these students. This book highlights the federal issues and policies pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors discuss Special Education standards, teaching practices and parent expectations along with Educational Program issues and challenges. Topics discussed in this compilation include transforming teacher preparation programs to meet the needs of all learners; parental involvement and participation of monolingual and bilingual Latino families during individual educational program meetings; self-concept enhancement programs; health training programs; and social-sexual education for mature students with mild intellectual disabilities.

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Book SynopsisAdvancing education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in U.S. public schools has been at the forefront of educational issues and a national priority (President''s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, 2010). Although there is a need for this ambitious initiative, students with disabilities has been left out of the conversation. Individuals with disabilities have been underrepresented in STEM fields for many years. Traditionally individuals with disabilities in STEM careers lag even further behind discrepancies of race and gender in these areas. Therefore, the need to provide general and special education teachers practices and strategies to improve outcomes for students with disabilities in STEM areas is imperative. The nation''s changing demographics and continued need to remain globally competitive makes it clear that general and special education teachers need strategies to support, instruct and engage students with disabilities in STEM education. Students in U.S. schools are academically behind their international peers in STEM areas. Currently, the United States ranks 17th in science and 25th in mathematics among other nations (National Center for Education Statistics, 2011). In the field of engineering, college programs in China and India graduated many more engineers than in the U.S. (Gerefii, Wadhwa, Rissing, & Ong, 2008). For example, in 2011, China''s engineering graduates totaled one million (Shammas, 2011), as compared to colleges in the U.S. which graduated 84,599 engineers (Deffree, 2012).

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Book SynopsisFor the past two decades, Joy Zabala''s SETT framework has served Assistive Technology (AT) professionals as an effective tool in the collaborative decision-making process toward identifying effective technology resources for students with special needs. Attention to the student, the environment, learning tasks, and technology (SETT) has made the difference for students with disabilities to be able to participate effectively in the inclusive general education classroom. Education policy has changed since then. Federal legislation (NCLB & IDEIA) enacted since 2000 drastically changed the way schools and practitioners address inclusive education, providing students with disabilities extensive access to their peers and the general education curriculum. Students with disabilities are often required to receive general education instruction from general educators in math, science, social studies, and English language arts as indicated by their individual education plan (IEP). In many instances, special education students are placed in collaborative teaching settings in which a special education and general education partner teach all the students in the class. This gives students with disabilities access to their general education peers, curriculum and teachers. However, this inclusive instruction setting presents these students with learning challenges. With such changes have come changes in instructional practice and decision-making. No longer can traditional approaches to classroom instruction continue to meet the needs of all children. This textbook is designed to outline the multiple factors to be considered in order to effectively make essential decisions relative to the student, the environment, the task, and the technology that is being used. The goal of this book is to guide classroom teachers to re-examine instructional practices which limit access to students with disabilities and also provides access to useful and appropriate instruction technology.

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Book SynopsisFormerly excluded from measures of educational performance, students with disabilities (SWDs) are now explicitly recognised in federal and state accountability systems. At the national level, the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) laid the foundation for accountability for SWDs by requiring states to include these students in state and district assessments and to report their participation and performance. This requirement was further reinforced by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorised in 2001, which established SWDs as an explicit student subgroup for the purpose of determining whether schools make adequate yearly progress (AYP). The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has a congressional mandate to conduct a national assessment of how well the IDEA is achieving its purposes. As part of the national assessment of IDEA, this study is intended to provide policy-relevant information about the education of SWDs by examining their inclusion in school accountability systems and by describing the use of school practices that may relate to educational outcomes for these students. This book presents descriptive information on school-level accountability, AYP performance, and school improvement status of schools accountable for SWD subgroup performance under Title I of the ESEA, as well as schools not accountable for SWD subgroup performance. Moreover, the book presents descriptive findings focusing on school practices related to staffing, student support, instructional time, educational placements, teacher collaboration, and professional development in schools explicitly held accountable for the performance of the SWD subgroup and schools that are not accountable for the performance of the SWD subgroup.

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Book SynopsisFor those drawn to both Tara Westover’s candid view into a difficult childhood and Susan Cain’s research on undervalued traits . . . Canaries Among Us encourages us to reconsider and appreciate kids who learn and think differently.“The courage to put this story on paper should not be overlooked . . . Taylor addresses so many noteworthy things . . . includ[ing] the importance of inclusion, diversity, and how to protect children who are vulnerable. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to all parents [and] educators. Everyone can benefit from a better understanding of [each] other’s differences.” —San Francisco Book Review,5/5 STARSCanaries Among Us explores one of the most widespread threats to children’s well-being: a lack of acceptance. Kayla Taylor starts her day as an ordinary parent at a respected school, but her family’s life turns upside-down when her child becomes the prime target of bullying. Taylor assumes the school will partner with her to solve the problem but is confounded when she finds the opposite: officials not only turn a blind eye to cruelty but also ostracize and attack anyone who speaks up against it. Frustrated by this failure to protect vulnerable students, Taylor researches the challenges those in charge are most unwilling to discuss with her—like bullying, learning differences, and anxiety. She then digs deeper to study empowering responses that are woefully absent from many parenting books and teaching curricula—including validation, empathy, apologies, forgiveness, healing, and belonging. These concepts end up providing the guideposts Taylor needs to navigate both the exquisite joy and raw heartache inherent in raising a child who doesn’t fit society’s definition of “normal.”Canaries Among Us is both a heart-rending exposé of the ways we mistreat unique children and a searing indictment of society’s tendency to revictimize people in their times of greatest need. Throughout, Canaries Among Us points to an alternative: supporting, and even celebrating, the dazzling variety of our humanity.Trade Review“This is an important book with essential messages for all of us . . . Let’s hope that [Canaries Among Us] helps to open up the discussion in order to affect some change in our society.”—Booktrib“Canaries Among Us is a masterpiece . . . a poignant, urgent, and important story that has yet to be told and needs to be heard. I recommend it to everyone involved in raising or educating children.”—Rosalie Whitlock, CEO of the Children’s Health Council “For any parent who has worried their child does not fit in or who has battled with a school to do what is right for a child, this amazing book will heal your soul while offering important strategies, insights, and even several smiles along the way.”—Jo Boaler, Stanford, Co-Founder of youcubed.org “Overall, this is a powerful book that offers a brilliant exposé of how, even after the rise of anti-bullying efforts, enforcement remains a challenge, and it illustrates what happens when anti-bullying efforts are finally honored . . . A necessary book on the intersections of neurodivergence and bullying.” —Kirkus Reviews“The courage to put this story on paper should not be overlooked . . . Taylor addresses so many noteworthy things . . . includ[ing] the importance of inclusion, diversity, and how to protect children who are vulnerable. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to all parents [and] educators. Everyone can benefit from a better understanding of [each] other’s differences.” —San Francisco Book Review, 5/5 STARS“Taylor powerfully highlights America’s bias against neurodiversity in this heartfelt and sensitive debut . . . Parents will be swept into Taylor’s story, experiencing the family’s pain and eventual triumphs alongside them, and some may even recognize their own biases and contributions to school bullying in the process.” —Booklife by Publisher’s Weekly

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Book SynopsisMany gifted and talented children are bored and frustrated in the classroom. Many are not achieving their potential and talents are going unrecognised. Written by an experienced and world renowned author with a wealth of experience, this practical guide will challenge, excite and inspire teachers and show them how they can identify and provide for the needs of these children.

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