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Book SynopsisA graphic novel like no other, told with humour, heart and a unique perspective on autism.

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Book Synopsis'If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system - think again'Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently to many of their peers. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to their unique strengths and ways of learning. School, and even the act of learning, can become a source of great anxiety and trauma. Self-directed education offers an alternative to traditional schools that can help neurodivergent children develop at their own pace and thrive.Blending theory, practical advice and lived experience, clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher introduces the world of self-directed learning and tailoring the learning environment to your child.This comprehensive overview of self-directed learning is packed with ideas on how to implement it at home and includes interviews from parents of neurodivergent children on how you can make learning differently work for you and your childTrade ReviewWith Changing Our Minds Naomi Fisher established herself as the voice of reason in a sea of misinformation about an education system in existential crisis. This new book cements her reputation as a champion of young people's rights by giving a voice to those who are most impacted and yet too often silenced. -- Artemis D. Bear, Head of Freedom to Learn & Director of The GardenA really important book giving a platform to the many SEND families who have been largely unheard in the education debate. As always Naomi offers us a fresh perspective on intersection of neurodiversity, learning and environment. A must read for anyone interested in education, psychology or the wonderful diversity of humanity. Highly recommended. -- Kezia Cantwell-Wright, BA Hons, Founder of East Kent Sudbury, Administrator at Sands SchoolIn "A Different Way To Learn" Naomi Fisher builds on the scientific base of her earlier work "Changing Our Minds." She illuminates routes to self-directed learning that are effective in eliminating the coercion and anxiety generated by much conventional 'schooling.' I wish that I had read this book before becoming a parent and a teacher! She is a passionate voice for all children not just those defined as neuro-diverse. -- Derry Hannam, retired Deputy Headteacher, Inspector, international campaigner/researcher for Student Voice - author of 'Another Way Is Possible: Becoming a Democratic Teacher in a State SchoolEveryone knows the mainstream education system doesn't work for everyone, but most people don't realise there is an alternative. In this invaluable book, Naomi Fisher guides us through the world of self-directed education. It should be required reading for all educators, young people and their parents and carers - anyone who has ever wondered if another way is possible. Because it's not just possible. It's already happening... -- Dr James Mannion, Director, Rethinking Education and co-author of Fear is the Mind Killer with Kate McAllister

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Book SynopsisThis book explains the science behind ADHD and how you can tell if your spouse, partner, friend, adult child, or sibling may have it.Trade ReviewBarkley, a renown authority, addresses the need for loved ones to reframe their view of the classic symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity so they can take steps to manage symptoms’ impact…. Acknowledging the anguish that friends and family members experience in the potentially destructive path of the disorder is a significant contribution to the field: words of hope ring like a breath of fresh air to inform and encourage those gasping to survive the aftermath of ADHD. * Choice *Exceptionally informed and informative, impressively and accessibly well written, When an Adult You Love Has ADHD is unreservedly recommended as a critically important addition to community and academic library collections. * Midwest Book Review *This book makes a significant contribution to helping individuals who love someone with adult ADHD find accurate information, treatment, and resources. * PsycCRITIQUES *A shining example of high quality professional advice in the form of an accessible, timely and comprehensive self-help book. Anyone concerned about a family member, relative, friend or colleague will find the book an invaluable roadmap for navigating a complex but highly treatable disorder. * New England Psychologist *Table of ContentsPrefaceI. What You Need to Know About Adult ADHD How to Tell If a Loved One Has ADHD Looking Below the Surface of Adult ADHD The Facts About ADHD in Adults What Causes ADHD? What Are the Consequences of Untreated ADHD? Is My Loved One at Risk for Other Psychiatric Disorders? Can Adult ADHD Be a Good Thing to Have? Some ADHD Success Stories The Impact of an Adult With ADHD on You II. What You Can Do to Help How to Talk With a Loved One About Getting Professional Help Helping Your Loved One Understand and Accept Adult ADHD What Are the Best Nonmedical Treatments for Adult ADHD? Medications for Managing Adult ADHD Helping Your Loved One Stay on Medication Unproven Treatments for Adult ADHD Roles You Can Adopt to Be of Help Advice for Living With an Adult With ADHD Advice for Work and Education Settings Advice for Addressing Health Risks Government Programs Relevant to Adult ADHD AppendixResourcesIndexAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisWhat is Pivotal Response Treatment? What's the research behind it, what does it look like in practice, and what are some good examples of how to use it? Now one concise book gives professionals and parents all the basics of the widely used PRT -- one of a select group of highly effective, evidence-based treatments for autism. A great resource for educators, behaviour specialists, early interventionists, SLPs, occupational therapists, and families, this reader-friendly pocket guide is the perfect introduction to PRT, the popular approach that uses natural learning opportunities to modify pivotal areas of behaviour. Pioneering autism experts Robert and Lynn Koegel speak directly to the reader, demystifying PRT and clearly explaining why it leads to widespread and rapid progress for children. Filled with helpful tips and many practical examples based on actual children, the book reveals the key principles behind motivating children with natural reinforcers reducing disruptive behaviour encouraging communication and social initiations developing a challenging curriculum that helps children make progress assessing children meaningfully in natural environments closely collaborating with parents on goals and interventions helping families weave interventions into everyday routines ensuring that children generalise skills to other settings decreasing parents' stress and offering positive support Throughout the book, the Koegels engage readers with down-to-earth guidance based on best practice, true stories from their decades of experience with children and families, and clear explanations of what the research says about PRT. And the end-of-chapter questions for teachers, therapists, and parents reinforce key points and prepare them for effective PRT implementation. An essential first step in PRT training and a must-have for every member of a child's support team, this quick and practical introduction will get everyone on board with PRT and equip them with the fundamentals they need to use it in the real world.

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Book SynopsisA graphic novel like no other, told with humour, heart and a unique perspective on autism.

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Book SynopsisMeet Issy – an 11-year-old girl with pathological demand avoidance syndrome (PDA), a condition on the autism spectrum. Issy invites readers to learn about PDA from her perspective, helping them to understand how simple, everyday demands can cause her great anxiety and stress. Issy tells readers about all the ways she can be helped and supported by those around her.This illustrated book is for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to increase understanding about PDA in the classroom or at home. It also includes practical tips and recommended resources for parents and professionals.Trade ReviewPDA is another part of the jigsaw within the autistic spectrum. This book offers us an"insider perspective" which enriches our understanding and knowledge. It is full of helpful advice and practical approaches, and I would highly recommend it to teachers, parents and all professionals working with children with PDA, (or who, from reading this book, realise that they are!). -- Professor Barry Carpenter, OBE, Honorary Professor in the field of Learning Disabilities at Universities in the UK, Ireland, Germany and AustraliaThis is an invaluable resource for anyone working or living with a child with PDA as well as an ideal book for talking to children more about their diagnosis. Issy is a charismatic character and many parents of children with PDA will immediately recognise her style. It is a fantastic addition to the developing resources for this condition. -- Margaret Duncan, GP, The PDA SocietyRuth Fidler and Phil Christie's significant experience and expertise in PDA is evident throughout this book. Through the character Issy, children, parents and professional alike can increase their understanding of the complexities experienced by children with this condition and the strategies required to assist these children to have a quality of life. I would highly recommend this book. -- Dr Jacqui Ashton Smith, Executive Director of Education, National Autistic SocietyThis is a delightful book that provides both detailed and very useful information about PDA from the perspective of 11 year old Issy. Issy's insights are fascinating reading and will definitely help professionals, parents and children themselves in understanding this complex condition. Issy's feedback is very down to earth and very believable, for example, she says "Some days it's like I have sore feet and no shoes on. Moving forward on those days is really hard." She tells the reader a great deal about PDA and how to manage it within a basic narrative about her life at school and at home. The illustrations are clear and simple, assisting in providing a glimpse into Issy's emotional world and insights. In addition, two very experienced and knowledgeable professionals provide excellent insights and resources in areas such assessment and intervention in PDA. They manage to capture their many years of experience and insights into this complex condition in a focused chapter which will be invaluable to all involved in working in this area. Their focus on explaining the 'altered approach' is very helpful, providing insights into how PDA is part of the autistic spectrum and that this is important in managing the condition. This is a concise and authoritative overview into understanding PDA, a complex condition, which continues to challenge many families and professionals. -- Dr Laura Cockburn, Specialist Psychologist and Manager, Lorna Wing Centre, National Autistic SocietyThe two authors of this book (Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie) are authorities in the field... The majority of the book is written from the perspective of an 11 year-old girl, Issy, who also has PDA... There are countless clear, simple explanations throughout this section about autism in general, the specifics of PDA, as well as lots of examples of how it impacts Issy's daily life... As someone who supports a child with this condition, I found it made me see things from a new, more compassionate perspective. The second part of the book contains information and strategies that, in the authors' experience, can help support children with PDA... If you have contact with someone with PDA, you really should get hold of it. -- Mark Haworth, time Specialist Support/AuKids' reader panel * AuKids Magazine *This informative little handbook is narrated by Issy, an 11 year old girl with PDA (an autism spectrum condition). She shares with readers what it is like to have this condition... The last part of the book is written from an adult perspective and takes up this topic in the section 'How other people can help'... For me, what is particularly good about this useful resource is its positive approach to the topic. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub blog *A valuable resource and excellent value for money for any educational establishment. For such a little book it is incredibly informative and I would highly recommend it to teachers, parents/carers and professionals as an excellent introduction to the condition, -- Good Autism Practice (GAP)Table of ContentsForeword by Judith Gould. Introduction. 1. Introducing Issy. 2. Friendships. 3. Playing. 4. This is my PDA. 5. How to help me. 6. School. 7. Extra support. 8. Sensory differences. 9. Meltdowns. 10. How other people can help. Recommended resources, reading and websites.

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Book SynopsisImprove your skills and discover the strengths of your dyslexiastrategies and exercises for adults Dyslexia is a continuous, lifelong journeyone that asks you to adapt and grow every day. The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults offers practical tools, techniques, and activities to help you improve your literacy skills, boost your self-esteem, and use your dyslexia as an advantage. Gain a sense of empowerment and a greater appreciation for the positive aspects of dyslexia with exercises designed to develop the strengths unique to dyslexic patterns of thinking. Explore specific strategies for targeting problems that adults with dyslexia experience with spelling, reading, writing, memorization, organization, and other executive functioning skills. You''ll come to see your dyslexia as a gift and an important part of you. The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults includes: Intro to dyslexiaLearn more about dyslexia and how it impacts adults, and take an assessment of your own experience with the characteristics of dyslexia. Coping strategiesBuild resilience to dyslexia-specific stressors in your personal life and the workplace with actionable coping techniques. Dyslexia in actionRead real-life scenarios that depict people with dyslexia using a variety of strategies and employing their strengths to overcome challenges and thrive. Build greater confidence and stronger literacy skills with evidence-based tools and exercises for adults with dyslexia.

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Book SynopsisKeep up with the latest on the highly respected multisensory teaching approach to literacy with this new fourth edition, a complete update of the bestselling textbook adopted in colleges and universities across the country. The most comprehensive text available on multisensory teaching, this book prepares today’s educators to use specific evidence-based approaches that improve struggling students’ language skills and academic outcomes in elementary through high school. Educators will get rich background information on the systems and structures of the English language, plus a deep dive into the what and how of Structured Literacy Instruction. They’ll also find practical strategies and guidelines on all aspects of language and literacy instruction, including planning effective lessons, connecting research with practice, conducting and interpreting assessment, understanding the emotional side of learning disabilities, and more. An essential reference and professional development resource to keep and use for years to come, this book gets educators ready to be thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate teachers of reading and language arts. Table of Contents About the Online Companion Materials About the Editors About the Contributors Foreword Louisa C. Moats, Ed.D. Preface Acknowledgements Dedication Section I: Introduction to Multisensory Teaching 1.Connecting Research and Practice Judith R. Birsh 2.Structured Literacy Instruction Mary L. Farrell and Nancy Cushen White Section II: Pre-reading/Literacy Skills 3.Oral Language Development and Its Relationship to Literacy Lydia Soifer 4.Pre-Kindergarten Literacy Eve Robinson, Carolyn DeVito, and Gloria Trabucco Alphabet Knowledge: Letter Recognition, Naming, and Sequencing Kay A. Allen, with Graham F. Neuhaus and Marilyn C. Beckwith 6. Teaching Phonemic Awareness Lucy Hart Paulson Section III: Beginning Reading/literacy Skills 7. Assessment of Reading Skills: A Review of Select Key Ideas and Best Practices Eileen S. Marzola and Larry E. Hess 8.The Role of Executive Function in Literacy Instruction Monica Gordon-Pershey 9.Teaching Reading: Accurate Decoding Suzanne Carreker 10. Teaching Spelling Suzanne Carreker 11. Multi-Modal handwriting Instruction for Pencil and Technology Tools Beverly J. Wolf and Virginia Berninger 12. Fluency in Learning to Read: Conceptions, Misconceptions, Learning Disabilities, and Instructional Moves Katherine Garnett 13. Math Learning Disabilities & Katherine Garnett and Colleen Uscianowski Section III: Advanced Reading/Literacy Skills 14. The History and Structure of Written English Marcia K. Henry 15. Working With Word Meaning: Vocabulary Instruction Nancy Hennessy 16. Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension in the Multisensory Classroom Eileen S. Marzola 17. Composition: Evidence-Based Instruction Judith C. Hochman and Betsy Duffy 18. Designing the Learning Environment and Planning Multisensory Structured Literacy Lessons Judith R. Birsh, Jean Schedler, and Robin Singer Section IV: Instructional Strategies for Specific Populations and Skill Areas 19. Language and Literacy Development Among English Language Learners Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan 20. Instruction for Older Students with a Word-Level Reading Disability Barbara A. Wilson 21. Working with High Functioning Adults with Dyslexia and Other Learning Challenges Susan Blumenthal Glossary

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Book SynopsisThe A-list comedian tells the story of his unlikely path to success while struggling with severe dyslexia.When Phil Hanley entered first grade, he realized something that would forever set him apart from his peers: he couldn't read. His teachers were ill-equipped to assist him and wrote him off as a hopeless case. Phil slipped through the school's cracks, year by year falling farther and farther behind his friends, only passing to each next grade because of his mother's interventions. Finally, he was diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability that would shape the rest of his life. In Spellbound, Phil Hanley shares his experience living with debilitating dyslexia. Unable to pursue college or a traditional job, Phil was thrust into a life to be defined by unconventional twists. He moved to Europe and became a successful runway model, a job that suitably kept him away from pens and paper. In search of fulfillment that couldn't be found posing for a Doc

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Book SynopsisThis new book by authors Jane Emerson and Patricia Babtie follows on from their award winning book, the Dyscalculia Assessment. Once careful assessment has identified the particular numeracy difficulties your pupils may have, the Dyscalculia Solution provides a practical teaching guide for addressing and solving those difficulties. The Dyscalculia Solution includes step-by-step instructions on how to teach pupils to use whole numbers by talking and reasoning about them, and communicating their thinking in a verbal, diagrammatic and written form. The book includes scripts to emphasise the importance of using the correct language to develop numerical thinking, as well as teaching objectives, activities and games which are important for fostering a positive attitude to numeracy. Each new concept builds on previous understanding so that new facts are derived by reasoning from known facts. The Dyscalculia Solution is ideal for use with primary school children, but can easily bTrade ReviewThe Dyscalculia Solution represents an invaluable practical guide to acquiring numeracy skills, for children and struggling adults alike. The book contains exercises focusing on the physical realisation of quantity and the operations that can be performed when quantities are expressed in symbolic form. This multi-sensory approach accords with how we now understand the brain to abstract the concept of numeracy from our interactions with the cultural environment. The book will prove essential for parents and teachers alike. * Professor Michael S. C. Thomas, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Birkbeck College University of London, Director, Centre of Educational Neuroscience *This is a resource which maths teachers will find unparalleled. It provides clear guidance as to how to help children with maths difficulties. It will help teachers to understand the underlying difficulties pupils may have and give them the knowledge as to how to support their pupils both in class and in one to one lessons. * Sue Dillon, Head of Learning Support, Thomas's Battersea, London *The Dyscalculia Solution is an absolutely must have for any teacher looking for solutions with children who experience difficulties with numbers. It is quite simply the most practical and inspiring book; an invaluable piece in a teacher’s toolkit. Straightforward to read, simple to implement in class and at home. A top quality resource. * Jenny Aviss, Director of schools, Alpha Plus Group Ltd *Table of ContentsPart 1: Foundations of numeracy: mental maths/ 1: Numbers 1 to 10 Counting/ 2: Numbers 1 to 10 Calculation/ 3: Numbers to 20: Counting/ 4: Numbers to 20: Calculation/ 5: Numbers to 100: Counting/ 6: Numbers to 100: Calculation/ 7: Multiplication and division/ Part 2: Formal Numeracy/ 8: The place value system/ 9: Formal written methods/ 10: Word problems/ Appendices

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Book SynopsisNo matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won''t fail to inspire and engage all learners._______________ Do you need ready-to-use, fun and engaging ideas for supporting students with dyslexia in your classroom? Then look no further! Designed for busy secondary school teachers, this book is packed with tried-and-tested activities to integrate into your lesson plans that you can use straight away.There are ideas specific to secondary subject areas, including English, maths and PE, plus loads of practical advice on key areas of personal development, from self-esteem and staying motivated to effective study skills.This is the perfect companion fTrade ReviewGavin Reid and Shannon Green’s creation ‘100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting Children with Dyslexia’ is the perfect companion and resource stimulus for all secondary teachers who are concerned with their students' learning needs and strategies. This book will help to facilitate and support learning methodologies and enable effective learning in the secondary school and will help teachers 'get it right' for students with dyslexia. - Nick Guise, Support for Learning and Specialist Teacher, Loretto Senior School -- Nick Guise, Support for Learning and Specialist Teacher, Loretto Senior School

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Book SynopsisDesigned to address specific areas of difficulty for children, teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the 46 exercises in this comprehensive program are proven to improve body image, motor coordination, posture, muscular and cardiovascular fitness. The boost to confidence, relationships and general wellbeing resulting from this will be transformative for individuals with ASD and their families. Used extensively in homes, schools and specialist ASD programs, the exercises require minimal equipment and can be used in a wide range of settings. Accompanied by clear instructions and explanatory cartoon illustrations, they are easy for non-specialists to follow and can be used just as effectively with groups or individuals. Packed with helpful advice from the author, an ASD fitness specialist, as well as inspiring case studies and guidelines on adapting the exercises for different ages and abilities, this popular program contains everything needed to get minds and bodies active while having fun!Trade ReviewThe Autism Fitness Handbook greatly demonstrates Coach David's profound understanding of autism and the challenges it causes. The handbook emphasizes the importance of structure and routine, and the use of visual supports and reinforcers, to maximise the learning opportunities for persons with autism. It also explains how exercise can be used to teach concepts, language, social skills, psycho-motor goals, besides achieving motor skills development and body awareness. -- Maha Helali, Chairperson and Co-Founder at ADVANCE (The Egyptian Advance Society for Persons with Autism and Other Disabilities)Physical fitness - so often overlooked when helping people with autism reach their full potential - provides extended and far-reaching benefits. David Geslak gives us an understandable and achievable plan everyone can implement. His compassion, knowledge and understanding make this book a must-read for every parent and professional who works in the autism community. -- Anissa Ryland, Executive Director, The Johnson Center for Child Health & DevelopmentThe Autism Fitness Handbook breaks down the teaching of exercise to children and adults on the autism spectrum into a clear, concise and common sense approach. “Engage, Educate, Empower and Exercise” are the four components of the Handbook and applicable for everyone to embrace, no matter your ability level. -- Danielle Carter, Administrator of the Educational and Life Skills Program, Northern Suburban Special Education District, Highland Park, IllinoisTable of ContentsForeword by Stephen M. Shore. Introduction. Part One: Engage. 1. Exercise…The Gateway to Build Fitness, Self-Esteem, and Relationships. Part Two: Educate. 2. The Five Components of Physical Fitness – Revisited. 3. Setting up an Individualized Program. 4. Creating Individual Visual Exercise Schedules. Part Three: Empower. 5. Champion Stories. Part Four: Exercise. Body Image. 1. Body Part Identification. 2. The Pretzel. 3. Stability Ball Hug. 4. Arm. 5. Foot. Posture. 6. Calf stretch. 7. Hip Extensions. 8-10. Log Exercises. 11. Dog. 12. Frankensteins. Motor Coordination. 13-15. Ladder Drills. 16. Ball Catch (Large & Small). 17. Crossover March. 18. Crossover March with Elbows. 19-21. Letter Jumping. Muscular Fitness. 22. Dumbbell Chest Press. 23. Single Arm Dumbbell Row. 24. Standing Band Row (Two Hands). 25-27. Medicine Ball (MB) Series. Abdominal Strength. 28-31. Superman Series. 32. Push-Up Hold. 33. Elbows 'n' Toes. 34. Partner Crunch. Cardiovascular Fitness. 35-42. Running Mechanics. 43. Treadmill. 44. Cone Running. 45. Exercise Bike. 46. Trampoline. References.

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Book SynopsisTeaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to develop the 'inner voice' needed to solve problems, this book's innovative approach will help children reach logical and appropriate solutions to everyday problems.This book shows students and professionals how to formally teach key skills for reasoning and problem-solving that aren't usually explicitly taught, such as planning, pausing and reflecting and increasing emotional regulation. Focusing on the 'inner voice' - the dialogue that goes on inside our heads during every day routines - the authors explain how to help children with ASD solve problems independently. The book also shows how children can learn to cope with feelings of stress when confronted with difficult situations, whether getting stuck on homework, making mistakes, choosing options, following procedures that are perceived to be arbitrary, or everyday social situations. Examples of implementing this new approach in different situations are given to show the many ways of teaching these cognitive skills to children with autism.Trade ReviewThis text is a model of Janice Nathan's own "inner speech"- how she integrates background research with her clinical experience to develop thinking and problem-solving skills in the modalities of spoken and written language with verbal children and adults with ASD. It is a valuable resource for any speech-language pathologist working with this population. -- Diane L. Williams, Ph.D.CCC-SLP, author of 'Developmental Language Disorders: Language, Learning, and the Brain'Table of ContentsPreface - Growing Up in a Family with Autism. 1. What are Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2. About the Brain: Neuroscience for Understanding Autism. 3. Executive Functioning in Children with ASD. 4. Impulse Control and Emotional Regulation. 5. Implicit Learning. 6. The Thinking in Speech® Model of Problem-solving & Reasoning Ability. 7. Setting the Stage for the Thinking in Speech Intervention. 8. Developing Mental State/Emotions Vocabulary. 9. Vocabulary Development for Higher-Level Use of Language for Problem-Solving. 10. Logically Answering Questions. 11. Mental Flexibility to Generate Multiple Solutions. 12. Developing Theory of Mind. 13. Teaching Chit-Chat. 14. Emerging Literacy. 15. Understanding and Reading Textbooks. 16. Additional Academic-related skills. 17. Reminders When Implementing Thinking in Speech.

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Book SynopsisYoung children with autism have particular difficulty in understanding and controlling their emotions, especially when those emotions are negative. This practical manual for professionals provides a set of simple strategies to help children with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome who suffer from mood difficulties to decrease negative feelings and increase positive feelings in daily life.Using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, The Stress and Anger Management Program (STAMP) is designed specifically for young children in their pre-school and early school years. The book outlines a 9-session group program using methods, games and activities that are developmentally appropriate. Treatment components include affective education, cognitive restructuring, social and group stories, and the emotional toolbox. The group therapy can be tailored for individual therapy when needed. A parental component is also included to support practice at home and promote generalization outside of the classroom or therapy setting.This is a dynamic and effective resource for professionals working with young children with autism spectrum disorders including teachers, guidance counselors, psychologists, speech therapists, behavioral therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.Trade ReviewTeaching young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders how to cope with stress and manage anger is a critical ingredient to helping them lead happy and healthy lives. Through research supported methods, Scarpa, Attwood and Wells have cooked up a simple and effective recipe for doing just that. This user-friendly treatment manual is a must-have for anyone working with young children with autism. -- Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, author of Social Skills for Teenagers with Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders: The PEERS Treatment ManualExploring Feelings for Young Children with High-Functioning Autism or Asperger's Disorder: The STAMP Treatment Manual offers practical recommendations and creative practices that will certainly help young children with high functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome overcome their struggles with the really tough issues blocking their positive growth and development. Therapists, educators and parents caring for autistic children who endure a heavy load of anger, distrust, difficult interpersonal relationships, poor self-esteem and self-doubt need this excellent book. -- Liane Holliday Willey, author of Pretending to be Normal and Safety Skills for Asperger WomenTable of ContentsIntroduction. General Tips. Suitability for the Group. Assessments. Troubleshooting. Other Practical Issues. List of Recommended Materials. How to Use this Manual. Session 1. Session 2. Session 3. Session 4. Session 5. Session 6. Session 7. Session 8. Session 9. Appendix A: Children's Stories Used in STAMP. Appendix B: Parent Assessments. Appendix C: Child Assessments.

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Book SynopsisThis photocopiable resource provides a clear structure to assist teachers, SENCOs, learning support assistants and speech language therapists in developing children's language from the concrete to the abstract. It is based on fifty picture and verbal scenarios that can be used flexibly with a wide range of ages and abilities. Quick, practical and easy to use in the classroom, this programme can be used with individual children, in small groups or can form the basis of a literacy lesson or speech language therapy session.Key Features include: question sheets are carefully structured to promote children's development of inference, verbal reasoning and thinking skills the three parallel assessments of spoken and written language can be used to assess each child's starting level and then to monitor progress score forms and worksheets for each lesson are included. The book is particularly useful for children who are recognised as having delayed language skills, specific language impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger's Syndrome), pragmatic language impairment or moderate learning difficulties.The second edition is now in full colour throughout and has been updated with a simplified introduction. All illustrations and worksheets will now be available online.Trade Review"The recently published Language for Thinking: A structured approach for young children (The colour edition) is a great practical resource for busy clinicians working with primary school-aged children... Each scenario has more appealing colourful pictures, instead of the previous black and white pictures. It is suitable to use with a class, small groups or individually, and can easily be adapted as a school/home program.The book contains a choice of two different assessments with accompanying record sheets for establishing a baseline and later reviewing progress. The clear structure enables progress to be easily monitored. There are examples of individual targets and how these can be applied across the curriculum. Worksheet templates are also included. The 50 pictures/scenarios are presented with a range of questions at 3 language levels (A, B and C). These levels correspond with Blanks Levels, 2, 3 and 4... Each scenario also has a short story for children to read, allowing the task to also be used for reading comprehension (with or without the picture). Activities require little preparation and can be used for social communication groups.In summary, this is an excellent practical resource based on Blanks Levels, targeting both spoken and written comprehension." — Claire Bolton van Weert, Speech & Language Therapist"The resource is quick and easy to use and can be used with an individual child up to a whole class of children. Worksheets can easily be photocopied or printed off from the disc that accompanies the book and there is the added bonus of supporting materials online. Progress can also be measured with the three parallel assessments that are provided, which is key to current practice in both schools and therapy practices.It is a key resource for differentiation across groups of children and provides a scaffold for less experienced practitioners to be able to differentiate through the simple levels presented." — Jodi Lea-Trowman, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Director of ‘Love to Communicate’Table of ContentsPart One Introduction How to use this resource Part Two Assessment pictures and record sheets Assessment texts Part Three Scenarios Scenario texts Part Four Attendance sheet Worksheets Question symbols Frequently asked questions Assessment sample answers Assessment and scoring guides

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Book SynopsisThe new revised edition of Lidia Stanton's bestselling book of mnemonics demystifying over 200 of the most difficult spellings. The book is structured around confusing pairs of words, such as homophones or words that 'go together', tricky everyday words and tricky academic words, with memorable illustrations on every page to help you connect the word's meaning and graphical features with how it's spelt. This is not a traditional spelling book, but a resource that will really get you thinking, and laughing out loud. This guide encourages active learning and recollection, breaking away from repetitive methods such as 'look, cover, write, check', enabling you to effortlessly recall and identify once-confusing spelling patterns.Trade ReviewThis book is a 'brain teaser and brain trainer' - ingenious use of words, memory tips and tricks and lots of humour and amusement - 200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons has it all. Imaginative ideas and superb graphics presented in a clear user-friendly format. This will appeal to everyone - children, teachers and parents. Readers will wonder how they managed without this book. It can also provide the impetus for children to develop their own strategies. Every school must have this essential book! -- Dr Gavin Reid, psychologist and authorA brilliant spelling book that uses cartoons and comedy to help you remember how to spell tricky words. We wish we had this book at school! -- Kate and Kathy, Authors, The Illustrated Guide to Dyslexia and Its Amazing People and The Bigger Picture Book of Amazing Dyslexics and The Jobs They Do

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Book SynopsisWritten by an authority in the dyslexia field, this is the first accessible guide to the close interplay of spelling and dyslexia. Kelli Sandman-Hurley talks the teacher or parent through why kids with dyslexia find spelling so hard, and what we can learn from the spelling mistakes in their writing samples. Introducing key terminology around morphemes (smallest unit of meaning in words) and phonemes (smallest contrastive units in language) in an accessible and clear way, Sandman-Hurley goes on to explain how we can identify, and learn from, kids' spelling miscues, and use them to further inform our teaching and instruction. Shedding much-needed light on an under-explored tool for classroom or home learning, Dyslexia and Spelling is essential reading for teachers and parents alike.Trade ReviewSpelling is hard if you have to learn it on your own! But when you understand the systems that are used in English to spell words, it makes a lot more sense. This book takes a morphological approach to teaching all students with dyslexia to spell and write, but the ideas apply much more widely to students who struggle or who have been undertaught. This is a great resource on the English language that teachers and parents can use to help unlock the code and help students communicate their ideas with the world. -- Douglas Fisher, Ph.D., Professor & Chair, Department of Educational Leadership, San Diego State UniversityThis book is a must read for all teachers, not only those working with children who find spelling difficult. Sandman-Hurley demystifies the spelling of English words and provides numerous effective activities for spelling instruction. After reading Dyslexia and Spelling, teachers will no longer see spelling as a memory task but one based on the "sense and elegance of the English writing system." -- Marcia K. Henry, PhD. Author, Unlocking Literacy: Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction; Former president, The International Dyslexia Association; Professor Emerita, San Jose State UniversityKelli Sandman Hurley shines a bright light on a profound insight about spelling and dyslexia that has been in front of us all along yet few of us understand. Embrace this fabulous book and let it be a first step to learning more. -- Michael Hart, Ph.D., Founder and President of DrMichaelHart.comTable of Contents1. Why Spelling is so Hard. 2. Show Me the Writing Sample. 3. Word Investigations. 4. Teachable Moments. 5. Teaching Tips.

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Book SynopsisThis book is one of the foundation stones of NLP. First published in 1975, it was designed to give an explicit set of tools to help psychotherapists be more effective. The book is largely concerned with language systems and was the definitive work on the Meta-model until The Secrets Of Magic came along.

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Book SynopsisCOMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATEDFrom one of the world's preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems--now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches.Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder on the planet, affecting about one in five individuals, regardless of age or gender. Now a world-renowned expert gives us a substantially updated and augmented edition of her classic work: drawing on an additional fifteen years of cutting-edge research, offering new information on all aspects of dyslexia and reading problems, and providing the tools that parents, teachers, and all dyslexic individuals need. This new edition also offers:   • New material on the challenges faced by dyslexic individuals across all ages   • Rich information on ongoing advances in dig

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Book SynopsisAutism can exist with any level of general ability, but it often occurs with additional severe learning difficulties. Rita Jordan has a lifetime of experience of working with individuals with autism and in this practical guide she uses techniques from a variety of programmes to outline how to develop the strengths of individual children while reducing problem behaviour.Covering topics such as the implications of the dual diagnosis, characteristic behaviour and development, fostering social interaction, understanding, preventing and managing challenging behaviour as well as how to support parents and how to deal with sexuality and the transition to adulthood this is a complete guide. This book will be invaluable to parents and key workers.Trade ReviewJustifiably heralded as a 'pioneering' book... The main message is that specific teaching and care approaches must take account of both autism and learning styles. * Times Educational Supplement *The book is practical, easy to read and interspersed with illustrative vignettes. * Autism *This book sparkles. Rita Jordan's style is warm and accessible and therapists working in this area may use it in counselling parents, and recommend it to families... The book is threaded with practical suggestions and new ideas to take into schools. * Bulletin of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists *

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Book SynopsisProvides a cogent but accessible account of the evolution of special education. Offering a compelling vision of where the field should be headed in the next decade, Michael Wehmeyer examines the big ideas that can improve outcomes for learners with disabilities including the importance of creating personalizable education.

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Book SynopsisOver the last decade, Carol Gray's Social Stories approach has become established as a highly effective way of teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the Stories in My Social Stories Book take children step by step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and getting used to new clothes. It also helps children to understand different experiences such as going to school, shopping and visiting the doctor. These stories are written for preschoolers aged from two to six, and the book is a useful primer for all young children - but most especially those on the autism spectrum.My Social Stories Book contains over 150 Stories, and is illustrated throughout with line drawings by Sean McAndrew, which form a visual counterpart to the text. A helpful introduction explains to parents and carers how to get the most out of the book.Trade ReviewWhile intended mainly for autistic children, the clear, patient explanations of basic skills and situations could well be of use to any young child... The jolly black and white line drawings help bring reassurance to life skills and to situations children find themselves. In. "A Note to Parents and Professionals" gives the background for the stories and advice as to how they should be used. -- Healthy BooksMy Social Stories Book is a practical guide to the use of social stories with young children. Social stories are well established as a great way to teach children with autism new skills using pictures and step-by-step explanations. The book is filled with examples of social stories covering almost every situation you could think of aimed at 2-6 Year olds, includes many day to day situations that children with autism often find confusing or frustrating. This book is value for money for those families or workers wishing to try social stories and needing ideas to get started. Families could dip into it to prepare children for new experiences and/or to help teach new skills. -- CommunicationMy Social Stories Book offers a rich bank of material for adults who wish to support young children with ASD make sense of their environment and function more effectively in it, and may hopefully become a tool in rigorous empirical research into the effectiveness of social stories. -- DebateOver the last ten years, Carol Gray's wonderful concept of the Social Story has stood the test of time... Each family with a child who has autism needs to make room on the book self for this one -- Book ReviewsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. A Note to Parents and Professionals. 1. Taking Care of Me. What do I do when I need to use the toilet? Where are the toilets? How do I help others find the toilet in my home? Where are other toilets? Time to wash my hands. Why do I wash my hands? When do people wash their hands? How do children learn to wash their hands? Time to brush my teeth. When do people brush their teeth? How do children learn to brush their teeth? Time to take medicine. Why is medicine special? Why do adults give me medicine? When do adults give me medicine? What is liquid medicine? What is a medicine spoon? How do adults give me medicine? Time to blow my nose. What does “blowing my nose” mean? What does “wiping my nose” mean? What do I use to blow or wipe my nose? How do I use a tissue? Why do children need new clothes? Why do I have new clothes? Where do I find new clothes? How does it feel to wear new clothes? When do I wear new clothes? Choosing clothes to ear outside. What do people where when it gets cold outside? What do people wear when it gets warn outside? What is a coat? What is a mitten? Why do people wear boots? Time for a nap. Why do I take naps? When is naptime? What do adults do when I am taking a nap? How to children learn to take naps? Time for a haircut. When do I get my hair cut? What is a hairstylist? Where does a hairstylist work? How can I help the hairstylist? What steps do I follow to get my haircut? Time to clip my fingernails. Who clips my fingernails? Is having my fingernails clipped safe? Time to clip my toenails. Who clips my toenails? Is having my toenails clipped safe? Time for a bath. When do I take a bath? Why do I leave my clothes outside the bathtub? How do I get into the bathtub? How do adults help me take a bath? Time to wash my hair. What is shampoo? When does my hair get washed? How do children learn to wash their hair? What does it mean when people say, “Time to go to bed”? When is bedtime? Where do I sleep? When do people go to bed? What is a dream? How do I go to bed? 2. Home. What are unexpected noises? What is a telephone? What is a doorbell? How do doors make noises? Why do dogs bark? What happens when people drop things? What is a vacuum cleaner? Why do cars have horns? What is thunder? Who knows about time? Who knows what time it is? What is a watch? What does “hurry up” mean? What does it mean to be on time? What does it mean to “be late”? Who is coming to play? When will we play? What can i say when my friend arrives? What will we do today?

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Book SynopsisA complete assessment tool for investigating maths difficulties in children, this book also provides advice for implementing the findings into teaching plans.The Dyscalculia Assessment is a tool for investigating pupils'' numeracy abilities. It is designed to inform a personalised teaching programme for individuals or small groups of pupils who have difficulties with numbers. The assessment was devised at Emerson House, a specialist centre in London supporting pupils with difficulties in numeracy and literacy. The bestselling first edition of the book, written by Jane Emerson and Patricia Babtie, was the winner of the ERA Best Special Educational Needs Resource 2011.This fully revised and updated second edition features a brand new design, making the step-by-step assessment even easier to navigate and use, wither by SENCOs or those with no specific special needs training, The suggested script for each stage of the investigation that runs alongside the photocopiableTrade ReviewFeatured in 'Read These' section in Times Education Supplement, TES Wales and TES Scottland, 18th June 2010‘This book is essential to anyone working with children with dyscalculia, providing a comprehensive guide to individual assessment. It helps special educators to profile areas of strength and weakness in the different components of mathematics, connecting assessment directly to remedial instruction. The text is easy to read, and takes the teacher through the nuts and bolts of the assessment process from start to finish.' Anna J. Wilson, Lecturer in Learning , University of Canterbury and Honorary Research Associate, University of Auckland, New Zealand'A comprehensive support for anyone teaching children with significant mathematics difficulties of any kind. It provides an accessible assessment tool with a detailed guide to children's possible responses, based on current research about significant aspects of knowledge and understanding. There is guidance on what to do about the difficulties identified, using a structured approach to learning mathematics which emphasises understanding and reasoning, practical models and talk...This is an extremely useful resource for those working with underachieving children. It combines a direct way of identifying key difficulties with a tried-and-tested teaching approach.' Sue Gifford, PGCE Programme Convenor (Primary), Roehampton University, London, UK‘A wonderfully comprehensive and clear guide to assessing and then remediating dyscalculic difficulties... I am confident that it will prove invaluable to me in my work.' -- Dyslexia Contact"This book is a wonderfully comprehensive and clear guide to assessing and then remediating dyscalculic difficulties." Sue Lilley, Specialist TeacherBoth authors draw on their extensive knowledge as teachers of special needs and have compiled a very worthwhile resource designed to identify in detail the strengths and weaknesses of an individual who may be struggling to learn mathematics... -- Nasen SpecialThis is an excellent resource, and I would recommend it for purchase to place in a school's special education library, where many teachers can reference the book to deal with students with intractable problems. Or, a school might decide that one special education teacher would be the "math specialist", who would assess students with serious math disabilities using the assessments, and providing remediation ideas for the child's special educator. -- www.about.comReally this should be titled 'what you always wanted to know about dyscalculia but didn't know what or how to ask...' - At last a book that not only tells you about the problem - but also what to do about it and gives you the tools to do something about it! Has invaluable resources and appendices - simply miles ahead of what I was using up to now. If like me you think that dyscalculia is 20-30 years behind dyslexia - this assessment book and accompanying brings it bang up to date. You need to spend some time reading through the guide part it particularly if you are new to the problem or SEN children - but guess what - this is a complex matter that deserves some time spent on it and time spent with this book will pay big dividends. It is simply packed with both academic rigor and common sense- a rare thing in education. A. Coomes * Amazon.Com Books *Table of ContentsIntroduction/ 1. Getting Started/ 2. The Dyscalculia Assessment/ 3.Interpreting the Assessment/ 4. Games and Activities/ Appendices/ Templates/ Further reading and resources

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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 SynopsisTechnology holds great promise for helping students with autism learn, communicate, and function effectively in the modern world. Start leveraging that power today with this forward-thinking book, your in-depth guided tour of technologies that support learners with autism and help them fully participate in their classroom and community. You'll learn about readily available technologies you can use right now-from apps to video modeling-and explore next-wave innovations that will help shape the future of autism intervention, such as therapeutic robots and advanced virtual reality technologies. You'll also get critical guidance on how to select the appropriate technology for your needs, weave technology into a universal design for learning framework, and conduct effective professional development so teachers make the most of new tools and strategies.Discover technologies that help support the overall learning of children on the autism spectrum teach social skills and support emotion regulation through independent data collection develop executive function strategies and improve flexibility, memory, and transitions boost literacy and language skills support young adults' transition to the workplace make data collection and program evaluation more effective and efficient strengthen teacher training programs enhance use of evidence-based practices Explore the benefits of technologies like apps for education, communication, behavior regulation, and more video modeling language processing software customized digital stories and book creator apps element cue supports emotional regulation and sensing technologies interactive learning software to improve feedback and metacognition visualization and mind mapping apps text-to-speech and speech to text software e-readers and tablets with integrated multimedia (e.g., cameras, microphones, etc.) electronic data collection forms for use with handheld devices and more

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Book SynopsisWhen Tom is out shopping, he needs to go to the toilet. Tom knows that public toilets are different to his toilet at home. There are urinals and cubicles and he has to decide which to use.This visual resource helps parents and carers teach boys and young men with autism or other special needs about how to use public toilets safely. It covers the subtleties of social etiquette including where to stand and look, as well as practicalities such as remembering to lock the cubicle door. With simple and effective illustrations throughout, the book is the perfect starting point for teaching independence when using public toilets.Trade ReviewThankfully, we have reached a point where society recognizes that all people, including those with a developmental disorder such as autism, are sexual beings who have a right to knowledge and to be safe. But there are aspects of sexuality that are challenging and not easy to teach. These attractively illustrated books, with their clear, anatomically correct pictures and simple, unambiguous text, deal bravely with these topics and will facilitate discussion and learning. They will be a very welcome addition to the bookshelves of families who have an adolescent boy on the autism spectrum. -- Sarah Attwood, author of Making Sense of SexThis series is perfect for use in sex education classes. An excellent and very helpful choice for professionals working with people with ASD! -- Ioannis Voskopoulos-Labrini Ioannou, psychologistThe Tom books about privacy and puberty for boys on the autism spectrum are a wonderful resource for families and young people with ASD. Each of the books addresses a range of relevant topics, to promote safety and healthy practices that will ensure better inclusion in society for boys and men on the spectrum. I have met hundreds of parents and teachers who often find that these issues related to puberty are in most urgent need of being addressed - finally, books that help us help our sons, brothers, students, and friends! -- Dr Helen McCabe, Executive Director, The Five Project for International Autism and Disability Support (www.thefiveproject.org), USFull marks to author and mum Kate Reynolds and illustrator Jonathon Powell for tackling a tricky subject with such style and humour. Their set of three books - What's Happening to Tom?, Tom Needs to Go and Things Tom Likes are aimed specifically at young boys with autism to help them understand their developing sexuality and to behave in ways that are socially appropriate and will keep them safe... The books act as a visual guide... An honest approach like this will help them to learn quickly and to ask you questions without any sense of shame or embarrassment. -- Debbie Elley, Co-editor * AuKids Magazine *This little book offers a visual resource to parents and carers to teach boys and young men with the condition how to use public toilets safely. It covers the subtleties of social etiquette... It offers a good starting point for teaching independence and might also prove a useful resource for teachers in sex education classes. -- Autism eye

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Book SynopsisIn conversation, children on the autism spectrum often struggle to select topics of interest to others. Many have strong, narrow interests and feel compelled to introduce these subjects when they talk. This book provides a simple visual model to help children experience more success in finding common ground in conversation. The "Green Zone" is a visual representation of finding common ground between one person (blue) and another person (yellow) to create a "green zone" that represents the pair's shared interests. The book, illustrated with hundreds of photographs representing the range of other people's interests, clearly explains what the "Green Zone" is and how to find it, and contains many photocopiable conversation practice activities and reinforcement worksheets based on this simple visual. Ideal for use in classroom settings or at home, this attractive, full colour book is suitable for children on the autism spectrum aged 7 and up.Trade ReviewThe aim of The Green Zone Conversation Book by Joel Shaul is to enable children on the autistic spectrum to find ways to engage in conversation that are of interest to all parties involved, not just the autistic person...There are worksheets and a section aimed at helping adults to use the book effectively with their child. -- Special Needs Jungles blogJoel Shaul's second children's book to promote conversation skills for children with ASD's is published by Jessica Kingsley... This book provides a simple visual model to help children experience more success in finding common ground in conversation... contains many photocopiable conversation practice activities and reinforcement worksheets based on this simple visual. Ideal for use in classroom settings or at home, this attractive, full color book is suitable for children on the autism spectrum aged 7 and up. -- AutismTeachingStrategies.comTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1: What is the Green Zone? Part 2: The Green Zone Changes with Each New Person. Part 3: The Three Zones of Talking. Part 4: Typical and Unusual Interests. Part 5: Questions, Comments and Compliments. Part 6: Getting Better at Talking in the Right Zones. Part 7: For Adults: Helping Children to Use the Green Zone Conversation Book. Part 8: The Green Zone Worksheets. The All About Them Sheet. The Green Zone Coloring Sheet. The Green Zone Two-Person Worksheet. Your Favorite Things. Other People's Thoughts When You Are Talking About Your Favorite Things. The No Zone Finder Sheets. The Green Zone Finder Sheets. The Bright Green Zone Finder Sheets. Find the Interests Most People Would Like. Good Questions Put You in the Green Zone and the Bright Green Zone. Practicing Good Questions. Compliments Put You in the Green Zone and the Bright Green Zone. Practicing Compliments. Complimenting People You Know. Compliments About What You Know About the Person. Friendly Comments Put You in the Green Zone and the Bright Green Zone. Practicing Friendly Comments. Make Up a Story About a Girl Your Age. Make Up a Story About a Boy Your Age.

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Book SynopsisThis inventive colour picture book uses the metaphor of a train to teach basic conventions of conversation to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Engines are like greetings; they get the train going. Freight wagons are like different speakers' turns; it is good to have at least a few when you are in conversation. A set of points guiding a train from one track to another is like a tactful change in the topic of conversation. When a conversation veers off-topic it is like a derailed train. As well as attractive colour photographs of trains, the book contains engaging photocopiable worksheets and colouring pages to help promote skill generalisation. This highly visual approach to conversation is ideally suited to children with ASDs aged approximately 5-13.Trade ReviewThis is a really clever and helpful book aimed at giving autistic children a better understanding of how everyday conversations work, using the analogy of a steam train... using illustrations of the freight wagons, the author shows how important turn-taking is in conversation... It's very appealingly done, and there are photocopiable worksheets at the back for reinforcement and assessment. This is a very high-quality resource, confidently recommended. -- ACHUKA ReviewsThe Conversation Train: A Visual Approach to Conversation for Children on the Autism Spectrum is a unique, one of a kind book that cleverly uses a train analogy for teaching conversation... at the end of the book there is a section of worksheets for the child to complete that can be copies... I would love to see this book in every library and elementary school class room because so many now do include children with autism. -- Horizons - Autism Society of Michigan Quarterly NewsletterI really enjoyed how the book breaks down each element of a conversation, has several examples and then has visuals to help support the child's own conversations. I can see how practical a book like this would be for a verbal child who is struggling with how to enter, maintain and end a conversation. -- eyes on autism (Australia)This author, an American Clinical Social Worker who specializes in Autistic Spectrum Disorder, uses the metaphor of a train to help children who find conversation difficult to gain control over the conventions... This is an interesting, imaginative and well illustrated guide for anyone seeking to help a young person with ASD to feel more confident when sharing a conversation. -- The School Librarian (SL)Using a steam freight train as a metaphor, this picture book is aimed at helping children on the autistic spectrum learn conversational skills... The book is a simple concept in simple sentences that will be reasonably easily grasped b y children who find holding conversations difficult, and the pictures of the train will hold interest. This is a marvelous tool in the autistic spectrum world, and will provide fun as well as learning. -- Healthy Books blogTable of ContentsIntroduction. Promote Skill Generalization Using the Train Imagery. Using the Worksheets. Section One: The Conversation Train. Part One: Starting a Conversation. Part Two: Taking Turns in Conversation. Part Three: Staying On Track. Part Four: Changing Topics. Part Five: Ending the Conversation. Part Six: Putting it All Together. Section Two: The Conversation Train Worksheets. What Do the Different Parts of the Train Mean? Hello Words, How Are You Words, Switch Track Words and Goodbye Words. Fix the Mixed-Up Conversation. Things You Love Can Make You Go Off Track. People You Know and What They Like Talking About. People You Know and What You Both Like Talking About. The Two-Person, On-Track Worksheet. Choosing the Right Words with Different People. Keeping Track of Staying on Track. Conversation Train Coloring Pages.

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Book SynopsisIt is a common misconception that children on the autism spectrum find mathematics easy. In fact the opposite is true for some, and exposure to basic mathematics in the early years can be crucial in establishing the foundations for understanding later in life. This book provides practical strategies and tools for teaching key mathematics concepts to children with an autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays. The authors emphasise the importance of incorporating a child's special interest into learning in order to help them engage fully with new concepts. Topics covered include colours, shapes, categories, numerals, sequencing, addition and subtraction and using money, and the book includes worksheets and activities for incorporating mathematics into daily living skills. This is an essential resource for teachers, teaching assistants and parents who wish to develop mathematics skills in children with an autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays.Trade ReviewThe writers suggest that teachers often struggle with the question of where to start; this guide is provided as an answer. The "no nonsense" style of the book mirrors the teaching approach advocated for the children - clear, deliberate and sequential... The book's precise approach and the uncomplicated format means that the programme is not reliant upon a teacher or an academic to deliver, and can be used in a range of settings. The book is written in a straightforward manner, using informal language... This is an easily accessible book which could be used by teachers of various experience levels, Teaching Assistants and parents. I would recommend this book to those with an interest in teaching maths in a practical, sequential manner, who are not concerned with a lack of underpinning knowledge and analysis. -- The International Journal of Developmental DisabilitiesThis is book which aims to take the fear out of learning maths by teaching it in a very practical manner. Its contents are easily digestible and it will be of great interest to parents, teachers and support staff of pupils with ASD and other developmental delays. -- SNIPI have known the authors of these practical and effective mathematics programmes for many years and I have great admiration for their insight into the minds and learning styles of children with an ASD, as well as their knowledge of how to capture the child's attention and clearly explain mathematical concepts...I know this is the book that parents and teachers of young children with an ASD, from severe autism to Asperger's syndrome, have been seeking for a long time. -- from the foreword by Tony AttwoodThis book is great, a very welcome resource, one that will take the fear and confusion out of learning mathematics. I often say, 'you know how so many autistic people are great with numbers? I'm not one of them!' How I wish it had been around when I was growing up. Importantly, it shows how to utilise a child's interest. This is where our hearts are, this is how we learn best. This book will open doors for so many children and set them up for life-long learning. It's magic. -- Dr Wendy Lawson, author of Life Behind Glass: A Personal Account of Autism Spectrum DisorderTable of ContentsForeword by Tony Attwood. Introduction. How to Use this Book. 1. Colours. 2. Shapes. 3. Categories. 4. Numerals. 5. Sequencing and Order. 6. Numbers. 7. Visual Maths Addition. 8. Size Attributes to Compare. 9. Positions. 10. Money. 11. Using Everyday Situations to Teach Maths - Generalising and Making Maths Fun. Conclusion. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisPathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is a developmental disorder that is being increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. The main characteristic is a continued resistance to the ordinary demands of life through strategies of social manipulation, which originates from an anxiety-driven need to be in control.This straightforward guide is written collaboratively by professionals and parents to give a complete overview of PDA. Starting with an exploration into the syndrome, it goes on to answer the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, and uses case examples throughout to illustrate the impact of the condition on different areas of the child's life. Early intervention options and workable strategies for managing PDA positively will make day-to-day life easier for the child, their family and peers. New problems faced in the teenage years and how to assist a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood are also tackled. The book concludes with a valuable resources list.Full of helpful guidance and support, this user-friendly introductory handbook is essential reading for families, carers and anyone who knows a child with PDA.Trade Review[This book] written by professionals and parents, it is highly accessible, illustrated by a wealth of case studies and provides practical strategies and approaches covering both the home and school context for managing children with PDA. In terms of addressing the underlying anxiety-driven need of these children, there is a useful section on developing emotional well-being and self-awareness in children with PDA. This book provides a very useful overview and practical resource which all educational psychologists should find helpful -- DebateThis book is a useful addition to the literature available on understanding and managing PDA in children and will be an excellent resource for those working and living with children with PDA on a daily basis. -- Child and Adolescent Mental HealthProfessionals working with children presenting PDA behaviour would be able to use the book as a "bible", since the sub-headings allow access to information quickly and easily... This book offers good guidance, understanding, advice and solutions to parents, teachers and everyone involved with a child presenting PDA. -- Special ChildrenThis book is full of helpful guidance and support for anyone caring for, or working with, children with Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDS)... This is a comprehensive, user-friendly introductory handbook that offers practical advice for overcoming difficulties from diagnosis through to adulthood. -- CerebraPathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome, as a sub-group on the autism spectrum, is now recognised, as are the implications for management and support, particularly in education settings. This book is invaluable in helping parents and professionals identify, understand and support this very complex group. -- Dr Jacqui Ashton Smith, Principal, Helen Allison School, National Autistic SocietyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. What is PDA? 2. Positive Everyday Strategies. 3. Living with PDA. 4. Providing the Best Education for a Child with PDA. 5. Developing Emotional Well-being and Self-awareness in Children with PDA. 6. Summing Up and Questions for the Future. Appendix 1: Useful Websites and Links. Appendix 2: Book List. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisChildren with ADD or ADHD can be a parenting nightmare. They can be disruptive and destructive and do not respond to guidance like other children. Medication may reduce symptoms, but disruptive behaviour often persists. Is there anything that the parent can do?Parenting the ADD Child brings together for the first time a variety of tried and tested methods in a unique, comprehensive and accessible format that will not be found elsewhere. It goes beyond the identification of the symptoms to tackle the changes parents can make, ensuring that behaviour problems associated with ADD and ADHD are managed and reduced.Trade Reviewan accessible, practical text with plenty of charts and activities for both children and parents. And although the strategies are not new (they will be very familiar to anyone involved in the management of difficult behaviour), this, in a way, is a strength: at least they are tried and tested. A useful addition to your resource base, especially for lending to parents. -- TES Special Needseasy to follow, jargon-free, and very parent friendly. In each of the twelve steps there is: an introduction on the aim of the technique involved in that step; what the parent/child will learn; tasks/exercises for parents to complete; how to implement the technique; tips for success; answers to frequently asked questions from parents in relation to that technique. There is no timescale to complete the whole ADDapt programme as it is realistic in acknowledging each family is different and need to go at their own pace.The most appealing factor about this book is that it has clearly been written by someone who has worked extensively with parents of children with ADD, who is fully aware and understanding of the of the problems they experience. The first eight chapters of the book provide parents with invaluable information and advice on issues which need to be looked at before beginning the ADDapt programme. If you read the whole book from start to finish, the amount of information to take in can seem overwhelming. However, it is written in such a way that parents are repeatedly reassured, guided and motivated.Although the book is primarily aimed at parents of children with ADD, I recommend it to be an invaluable source of reference for all professionals involved with such children and their families. -- Michelle Griffinthe one to buy. It is a practical self help strategy for parents and essential reading for teachers and other professionals involved in the identification and therapy of ADHD children if they are to understand just how difficult the parenting task is. David Pentecost is a family therapist who has really listened and learnt what ADHD parenting is all about, and thankfully written this excellent book which gives a background to the parenting scheme he has called ADDapt - ADD Alternative Parenting Techniques - and then goes on to describe in practical terms the twelve stages of the ADDapt programme. Parents will be pleased to hear a professional acknowledge that good parenting skills are not enough. ADHD requires different skills where the normal rules of good parenting sometimes don't work. -- Special ChildrenA helpful and practical book for harassed parents. The appendices provide names and addresses of support groups, a useful reading list, websites and a programme of "special time" for older children. -- ACE BulletinIn this book there are good strategies for any parent in the way we speak to our children, and he emphasises how seldom we are crystal-clear about what we really want from them. He also urges every parent to spell out that there will be a comeback for bad behaviour, which you must follow through. Pentecost points out that when it is matter of bad behaviour in ADD children, there is a great deal that boils down to bad habits. And that they find it harder to learn the rules for getting along with people. So help your child to pick up new ways of doing things, which will mean you have to learn new ways too.If you are a parent of an ADD or ADHD child and you are flagging, read this book. You will get a lot of additional help from the list of resources. -- family2000onwards.comTable of Contents1. Has your child got ADD? 2. Why write this book? 3. Why not just take pills? 4. What does ADDapt do? 5. Don't beat yourself up. 6. Be prepared to change. 7. Stick with it. Be patient. 8. Be consistent. The ADDapt Programme: Step 1. Keeping on Task - Powerful Motivators. Step 2. Who's the Boss? Special Time - A New Approach. Step 3. The Home Points System. Step 4. Tackling Attention Seeking. Step 5. Getting your Act Together. Step 6. Task Wars. Step 7. The Secret of Commands. Step 8. Mastering `Things to Do'. Step 9. Home Points System: Part 2. Step 10. Time Out for Difficult Behaviours: Part 2. Step 12. Bringing It All Together. Appendix 1. Working Together in Partnership. Appendix 2. Special Time and Older Children. Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisIndividual titles listed below- Hi-Lo thriller for readers aged 12+- Reading age 7 - 8 years- Each volume has approx 1700 words- illustrated- One story, six parts- Each part ends in a cliff-hanger- Captures the excitement and anticipation of opening a traditional TV box set

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Book SynopsisCreate an inclusive classroom for all with this resource, full of ideas for engaging and accessible English lessons. Each lesson is tailored to objectives for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support children's understanding.When working with children, and especially those with SEN, lessons need to meet their interests as well as their needs by containing visual stimulus and promoting fine and gross motor skills, and the activities in this book have been specifically designed with this in mind. This straightforward and practical book offers you 101 creative classroom activities for teaching English to pupils who are achieving at P Levels 4 - 8, as well as mapping the range of additional skills they will acquire.Trade ReviewBrewer and Bradley's new book should be an essential daily resource for both teachers and TAs working with children with SEND in the inclusive classroom, because these are lessons in which every child can join. This book does exactly what it says in the title. -- Peter Imray, freelance trainer, adviser and writer on special educational needsSimple yet brilliant ideas that are evidence based and have proven results ... For anyone looking to transform their teaching practice to be more inclusive, this is your ultimate guidebook! -- Bavaani Nanthabalan, Executive Headteacher, Netley Primary School & Center for Autism and Robson House PRUA great resource which busy teachers will dip into again and again. The authors are experienced teachers and provide a no-nonsense fast track to some fantastic tried and tested ideas ... An excellent book! -- Adele Devine, special needs teacher, author and co-founder of the multi-award-winning SEN Assist autism softwareTable of ContentsIntroduction. What Do We Mean By Additional Skills? Resources. 1. Starters. 2. Speaking. 3. Listening. 4. Reading. 5. Writing. References.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed book (packed with photos) full of wise words and encouragement from successful dyslexics working in comedy, architecture, law, fashion and many other amazing (and achievable!) careers.Honest about the challenges of dyslexia (like problems or embarrassment at school), while showing how its strengths can be used to your advantage (for example how visualising and big picture thinking can make you shine at work), this is a book of colourful conversations with creative, motivated and successful people who are brilliant at what they do, and who achieve incredible things because of their dyslexia. There is also a section from people working to support people with dyslexia, who have researched the subject or work directly helping dyslexics on a day to day basis, who they share their top tips and advice gleaned from their years of experience.Read on to gain encouragement and inspiration in your own careers!Trade ReviewWhat's wonderful about this book is that it shows dyslexia from a range of personal perspectives. Dyslexia is not a generic experience -- it's as unique as the people who live with it on a daily basis. With this book Kathy and Kate have shown us how the perception of dyslexia has changed over time, and how those dealing with it have grown to see dyslexia as a strength rather than a weakness impacting on education. An inspiring read! -- Kenny Wheeler, Senior Consultant Teacher at Driver Youth TrustInspiring, insightful, and practical, this is a book for everyone, dyslexic or not. -- Deyan Sudjic OBE, Director Emeritus, Design MuseumA treasure box for the dyslexic mind to explore, to taste, to mull over and expand your horizon of possibilities using your gift. I want to shout about this book to the stars and back again! -- Jane Elson, children’s author and dyslexia mentorWhat a beautiful and inspiring book that highlights how the many role models mentioned have channeled any challenges related to dyslexia into strength across their lives. -- Lauren Brukner, MS, OTR/L, Author with Jessica Kingsley PublishersThis innovative and creatively laid out book includes stunning photographs and inspirational quotes. As a dyslexic, Eddie Izzard is one of my role models. In this book, he doesn't shy away from challenges faced by dyslexics (e.g. the letter C) but also gives good advice about how to achieve your goals. I love the idea of being helped by your future self. -- Alais Winton, JKP author and private tutor working with dyslexic children in WalesBoth inspirational and practical, this book celebrates the incredible talent that shapes our world. Hopefully it will act as a powerful reminder to us all that dyslexics and other diverse minds, must be supported and encouraged through our education system, so that the future doesn't miss the undoubted potential that this form of creativity brings to bare on our challenges and problems. -- Kate Stanners, Chairwoman & Global Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi & SaatchiWhat's wonderful about this book is that it shows dyslexia from a range of personal perspectives. Dyslexia is not a generic experience -- it's as unique as the people who live with it on a daily basis. With this book Kathy and Kate have shown us how the perception of dyslexia has changed over time, and how those dealing with it have grown to see dyslexia as a strength rather than a weakness impacting on education. An inspiring read! -- Kenny Wheeler, Senior Consultant Teacher at Driver Youth Trust

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Book SynopsisOffering a playful and engaging way to encourage young people, especially those on the autism spectrum, to think about themselves and their wider environment, this cooperative board game is perfect for working with groups of children and young adults with autism of all ages (10 and up).Each player works to create their own cartoon figure, emphasising how everyone is unique, and the figure includes elements that shows both how they look from the outside, and their inner characteristics. Games typically last around an hour, and discussion points are provided afterwards, to open conversation about their character, and about the nature of autism.

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Book SynopsisEvery teacher knows them - the students who are continuously balancing on their chair legs or who prefer to hide in their hoodies all day long. These students are using all kinds of tricks to be able to stay focused, as they are under- or overresponsive to sensory input and trying to restore their balance.Children who struggle with processing sensory input can experience a wide range of symptoms, including hypersensitivity to sound, sight and touch, poor fine motor skills and easy distractibility. Using this accessible, science-based guide, school staff can support these students by understanding their symptoms and how they impact their learning. Teachers can learn to look at students in a different way: through so-called 'SPi glasses', introduced in the book. With these glasses on, you learn to recognize behaviours linked to sensory processing and respond quickly, easily and with more understanding, without using a diagnosis, medication or therapy. The techniques provided help children feel settled and soothed at school, enabling them to learn and communicate better. Creating the perfect learning environment for all students - a sensory supportive classroom - this tried and tested guide is an essential tool for teachers (with or without prior knowledge of SPD), to better support and understand their students and their sensory needs.Trade ReviewThe content applies to anyone in teaching! This book facilitates practical application in a classroom situation. It's very accessible and useful. -- Kim Capone, Primary school teacher, West KentVery engaging and lots of great examples. I really like the flow of information from neurology to practical application. It's very thorough! it is a great book, with lots of helpful information and strategies for the classroom. -- Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR/L, Sensational Brain LLC, Co-Author of Just Right! A Sensory Modulation Curriculum for K-5®The illustrations and charts make the processes clear, with simple strategies & good explanations of the strategies that teachers can put into their classrooms. I like the fact that a lot of the suggested strategies can be used for individual students and /or the whole class.This would be great information for the teachers to have at the beginning of the start of the school year to be prepared in the layout of the room but also with knowledge of what to do when they encounter children with sensory needs. -- Karen Apgar, Occupational Therapist, USATable of ContentsPreface - Professor Winnie Dunn; Introduction; Part I Theory - Knowledge is the beginning of all wisdom; 1 Stimulate your sensory side; 2 Do you prefer a double espresso or green tea?; 3 The first link: the eight senses; Part II Getting started - What can you do?; 4 Before you begin; 5 Strategies in the classroom; 6 Strategies outside the classroom; 7 More about strategies and tools; Part III What else can you do? Layout, organization and didactics; 8 Layout of the classroom; 9 Organize the classroom; 10 Tips for teaching methods; PART IV The teacher with SPi-Glasses; 11 Practice makes perfect; 12 He never does that when he's with me

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Book SynopsisDo you want to help your child on the autism spectrum to verbally communicate with you and others?You've picked up the right book.The Autism Language Launcher gives you something totally new: a step-by-step guide that ignites language lift-off by using methods such as tapping into your child's innate intelligence, going with your child instead of against your child and providing techniques that work with adults on the spectrum.Written for parents, relatives, professionals, educators, or caregivers of a child or adult who is not yet verbal, making some sounds, using some words, speaking in single words, or using two-word phrases, this book uses the author's decades of experience with children and adults on the spectrum.Kate also demonstrates how to effectively address your child's echolalia, repetitious language, and repetitive questions in a way that your child will find supportive, bonding, and even joyful. Ultimately, this book shows you how to make language happen.Trade ReviewReading this book is like having an in-home consultant - or better, a knowledgeable friend - to cheer you on and guide you along. Wilde uses real life examples and practical bullet points to support and inspire you in helping your child of any ageto gain more speech. She reminds readers, "we are not in a rush," taking the pressure off the results and instead putting the focus on the relationship we are nurturing with our children while we teach them that language is fun and useful. This is the only resource you'll need to help your child grow in his communication! -- Cindy Rinna, autism mom of twoKate Wilde has done it again! In a clear and concise manner, her new book The Autism Language Launcher lays out how speech can become a very real possibility for any currently non-verbal child or adult with autism. In her book, Kate offers not only buckets of hope (backed up with so many wonderful examples) to support families on this journey to spoken language, but also concrete techniques that encourage success and help build increased relationship with our children. I adore Kate, I adore this book and I can't wait to hand it out to all my families who wish for more verbal communication with their children. Mark my words, The Autism Language Launcher is a game changer! -- Wendy Edwards, PediatricianTable of Contents1. What is Possible for My Child? 2. The Son-Rise Program ABC Model: Timing is Everything. 3. Creating a Speech-Launching Environment. 4. Interactive Attention Span. 5. The Power of What You Say To Your Child. 6. Invite Without Pushing. 7. Listen and Enjoy. 8. Respond Respond Respond. 9. Use The Name It Technique. 10. Ask Your Child to Speak. 11. The Son-Rise Developmental Model: Verbal Communication. 12. Stage 1 Goals. 13. Stage 2 Goals. 14. Stage 3 Goals. 15. Frequently Asked Questions.

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Book SynopsisHas maths ever made you feel anxious, confused or like you just don't get it? This is an entertaining collection of mathematical games and curiosities for you to astound your family and friends with. You don't have to follow the chapters in a certain order - you can use this book however you would like, whether you want to get creative, play a game or impress your friends with a clever trick.Designed to spark a child's enthusiasm for maths and make learning simple, this book will help children to grasp the fundamental concepts in maths through exploration and play. This book will appeal to all learning styles and abilities but is particularly relevant for those with specific learning difficulties such as dyscalculia. Building self-esteem and promoting a growth mindset, these activities will help readers to effortlessly develop their number skills, empowering even the least confident learner with a deeper understanding of maths.Trade ReviewJudy has a genius for helping struggling learners enjoy numbers. -- Professor Brian Butterworth, author of Dyscalculia: From science to education.This is a cleverly organised, clearly presented collection of games and activities which will help build an understanding of maths in learners. It's a great example of, 'If you ask the right questions, then children learn.' -- Dr. Steve Chinn, Visiting Professor, University of DerbySweaty palms? Racing heart? A lump in the back of your throat? As a maths teacher, I know that maths anxiety can prevent people, young and old, from accessing this beautiful subject. Judy draws upon her vast and rich experience in education to create this book that all teachers and parents should have. This engaging, fun and playful book has gathered together a wonderful collection of maths activities and curiosities that will engage maths fans but equally importantly, inspire those that need a little encouragement too! -- Bobby Seagull, school maths teacher, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Numbers and BBC presenter for the Monkman & Seagull Genius GuidesTable of Contents1. Play it!2. Play some more!3. Ponder it!4. Conjure it!5. Simplify it!6. Square it!7. Make it!8. Riddle it!9. Believe it!

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Book SynopsisWith specific learning difficulties more prevalent than ever in mainstream schools, this is the essential guide for teachers wishing to create inclusive and successful learning environments in diverse classrooms. Focusing on promoting acceptance and self-esteem of each child rather than on labelling their difficulties, it shows how to make good use of simple resources and meet a wide range of needs, including children with ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia and special speech and language needs. The practical advice and strategies in this book enable schools to become more accepting places for all pupils, and embrace neurodiversity as the new 'normal' in education today.Trade ReviewVictoria Honeybourne's The Neurodiverse Classroom is a groundbreaking book. This book will have an impact on the reframing of classroom practice and creating successful and fully inclusive schools - moving from the rhetoric to the reality. Clearly organized and well-written, this is a superb book for all educators. The term 'neurodiversity' is clearly explained and Honeybourne, using her personal and vast professional experience, provides practical arguments as to why a paradigm shift in inclusion is needed. As she indicates, 'neurodiversity' should be accepted and celebrated. This a positive book with a persuasive message. It will, and certainly should, become a popular book for those entering the profession and for experienced practitioners. There are many practical strategies contained within comprehensive coverage of the challenges experienced by children with learning differences and how these can be overcome. An exciting, thought-provoking and practical book. -- Dr Gavin Reid, Practitioner Psychologist and author of Dyslexia in the Early YearsA refreshing new approach to neurodiversity within the classroom. Victoria Honeybourne supports the notion of teaching all students as individuals and not categorising them by the 'labels' that some have for their learning difficulties. All students have strengths and weaknesses and there is no one 'correct' way of teaching for all. The book gives useful ideas, advice and checklists and is a stimulating and thought-provoking resource for all involved in education. -- Dr Diana Hudson, author of Specific Learning Difficulties - What Teachers Need to KnowVictoria Honeybourne has written an innovative book which presents new ways of approaching individual needs and inclusion in schools. It is a thought-provoking book emphasising the benefits of embracing neurodiversity and celebrating difference. Victoria clearly describes how to implement a whole school approach to promote positive attitudes to neurodiversity, and provides practitioners with a wealth of easy-to-use resources and strategies. This book will help practitioners who are struggling to cope with the wide range of needs presented by the pupils in their class and enable them to learn and thrive. -- Joy Beaney, teacher, autism specialist and author of Winston Wallaby Can’t Stop Bouncing and Creating Autism ChampionsTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Introducing Neurodiversity. 2. Understanding Neurodiversity. 3. Communication. 4. Getting the Environment Right. 5. Teaching and Learning. 6. Student Wellbeing. 7. Working with Home. 8. Whole School Approaches. 9. Initialisms. 10. Further Resources. References.

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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 SynopsisWritten by a teacher for teachers, the second edition of Ronit Bird'sThe Dyscalculia Resource Booknow comes with 120 games and puzzles and a brand new section on mixed operations puzzles' which require learners to switch mentally between addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The new edition will also provide access to an accompanying website featuring demo videos of different games and puzzles and the option to easily download and print all the games and puzzles in the book! Ideal for working with students 7 to 14 years old, this is the perfect companion to The Dyscalculia Toolkit, essential additions to every teachers' resource collection. Trade ReviewThe book will be valued by teachers in both mainstream settings and special schools, and the resources can be used to good effect with all children. The wide age range and the different abilities catered for mean this book offers excellent value. -- Sarah BrewTable of ContentsIntroduction Overview Tables PART I Addition and Subtraction Games and Puzzles PART II Multiplication Tables and Division Games and Puzzles Part III Mixed Operations Puzzles Part IV Puzzle Solutions Appendix: Digit Cards Glossary

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Book SynopsisAll adults need strong social skills to find and keep a job, establish relationships, and participate fully in adult life—but building these skills can be a special challenge for people with autism, Asperger syndrome, nonverbal learning disorder, social anxiety, and other disorders affecting social learning. Give them the essential support they need with this field-tested curriculum for high-functioning adults, designed to build a broad range of social skills through explicit instruction and coaching.Based on the highly acclaimed Social Skills Seminar at the University of Pennsylvania, this engaging, hands-on curriculum is an invaluable addition to college counseling programs, vocational rehabilitation groups, and any other program helping people with social learning disorders. The first program of its kind to target the social learning needs of young adults and adults, Social Literacy-Is proven effective. During more than 7 years of field testing, these lessons improved the social skills of young men and women with a range of social learning disorders.-Goes far beyond the basics. Participants will learn more than how to smile and make eye contact—they'll learn and practice the high-level social skills they'll need to manage the complexities of adult interaction.-Helps participants generalize skills. Adults will reinforce and generalize the skills they learn in class by working one to one with a social coach (often recruited from a local college or university).-Adapts to any program's needs. Program leaders can choose which lessons to emphasize, based on participants' specific needs.-Targets the areas most critical to success. Each in-depth, 2- to 3-hour class focuses on a key aspect of social success, so adults will have the specific skills they'll need for employment, relationships, and more.With this book-and-CD set, professionals will have everything they need to conduct a full 12 weeks of lessons. They'll get practical guidance on establishing a social learning course, strategies for recruiting and training social coaches, photocopiable handouts, and exercises that help participants understand and practice social skills, and a CD-ROM with more than 100 PowerPoint slides for instructional use.A highly effective way to teach critical social skills to high-functioning adults, this proven curriculum will prepare participants to successfully navigate the joys and challenges of adult life.

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