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Book SynopsisThis book contains dyslexia-friendly practical activities and ideas that can be readily accessed by parents of dyslexic children and teens, to support their learning in ways that work for them. It includes 70 activities to boost dyslexic learners' reading, writing, spelling and executive functioning, as well as aspects which are often overlooked, such as emotional wellbeing, memory and social communication, which are fundamental to self-esteem and positive education experiences.The authors, experienced practitioners in this field, equip parents to support and monitor their child's progress and work through the activities together. Accessible, motivating and engaging, this is an essential tool for supporting dyslexic students of all ages.Trade ReviewPractical Ideas and Activities for Parents of Dyslexic Kids and Teens is immediately useful for any parents with dyslexic kids and teens and actually would also be useful for most schools to have too. You can see it has been written by authors with extensive first-hand knowledge and experience.Packed with an easy-to-read style with imaginative ideas to engage each young person. Many require few resources or any expensive kit. It is a sure-fire winner. -- Professor Amanda Kirby, parent of dyslexic children and chair of The ADHD FoundationThis book clearly outlines specific strategies that can be used in the classroom and at home to successfully support children who experience the challenges of dyslexia. As a parent and educator, I found the book to be extremely helpful in answering my questions while also providing fun and exciting ways to help my child feel more successful when reading and writing. -- Alysha Philip, Vice Principal, Teacher and ParentWritten by experienced practitioners, this book offers 70 parent friendly and highly engaging activities to support primary and secondary age students with dyslexia in an era of increased emphasis on home tutoring and remote learning. Structured but also accessible, there are clear explanations of why the activity is important and how to carry it out. It helpfully covers not just literacy skills but also provides activities that promote neglected but important domains such as motivation, resilience and executive skills. -- Dr Valerie Muter, Consultant Paediatric NeuropsychologistA book for children at all levels. If they're really struggling, look for the nuggets in here to help them progress. If they don't want to work, here are ways to turn work into fun. If they're enthusiastic learners, read about how you can help them flourish. And if they can never remember their PE kit - there are plenty of ideas for that too. -- Margaret Rooke, Author, Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time)Table of Contents1. About Dyslexia2. Reading3. Writing4. Spelling5. Social/Emotional6. Executive Functioning7. Learning Skills

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Book SynopsisTom notices that his body is changing. Tom's voice is different and hair is growing in new places. There are other changes happening too. Tom learns that he has started growing into a man. Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams. This fully illustrated positive and entertaining book provides the perfect opportunity to talk about puberty with boys and young men with autism or special needs.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), USWhat's Happening to Tom? Tom Needs to Go and Thins 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... These short hardback books have bold, friendly information on each page with a full colour illustration opposite. This honesty, straightforward approach is exactly what autistic boys growing up need. -- Debbie Elley, Co-editor * AuKids Magazine *Full 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. -- Debby Elley, Co-editor * AuKids Magazine *In simple and unambiguous text and bright pictures, often explicit, we see Tom beginning to grow up. First he notices hair in different places, then he gets spots, his voice begins to change, and he needs to shower every day and use deodorant...while aimed at those who are autistic, the book will be useful to others with learning difficulties because of its avoidance of euphemisms and the explicit qualities in the illustrations. Highly visual. -- HealthyBooks

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Book SynopsisThe Autism Discussion Page green book covers anxiety and stress, challenging behaviors, stretching comfort zones, discipline, and school issues. It also provides more general teaching and mentoring strategies for coaching children on the autism spectrum in basic daily living strategies to improve their day-to-day lives.Based on posts on the popular online community page and organised by subject for ease of reference, this book offers an excellent understanding of how children with autism process and experience the world and effective strategies for coping with the challenges.Trade ReviewMany of us count among the 56,000 who have benefitted from Bill Nason's advice from his Autism Discussion Page on Facebook. Now Bill has shared his accumulated insights into autism in a comprehensive manual that translates autism--for the neurotypical community of teachers, parents and service providers--but also for those of us looking to enhance our own self-awareness of the inner workings of autism strategies and techniques. If you only buy two books this year, make them the Autism Discussion Page green and blue books! -- Dena L. Gassner, MSW, Program Director of Center for Understanding, Board Member of GRASP, and Advisory Board Member of Autism Society of AmericaBill's work has given me so much insight to why my son acts the way he does. I have read many books, articles and magazines, and I have seen many professionals, but this is by far the best source of information out there. -- Carey Gazella-Rosas, parent of a child with autism (from the Autism Discussion Page on Facebook)As an occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience, I have found Bill Nason's spectrum-spanning insights to be sensitive, intuitive, realistic, and applicable for a wide variety of needs and situations. He truly understands and appreciates the subtleties of autism. -- Marcia Hawley Bakemeyer, occupational therapist (from the Autism Discussion Page on Facebook)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Family/Caregiver. 2. Stress and Anxiety. 3. Comfort Zones. 4. Challenging Behavior. 5. Labels, Diagnoses, and Co-Occurring Disorders. 6. Mentoring Children on the Spectrum. 7. Building on Strengths and Interests. 8. Effective Discipline. 9. Challenges at School. 10. Empowerment. Where to go from here! Appendix. A. Comprehensive Assessment of Challenging Behavior. B. Fragile World on the Spectrum. C. Functional Behavior Assessment. D. Core Deficit Assessment. E. Comfort Zones Profile. F. ADL Assessment Form. References.

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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 SynopsisThe activities in this well-established, highly-regarded and widely-used book can assist with a wide range of conditions, including diagnoses of Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, or Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder (ADHD). Following a valuable introductory background, Take Time provides a series of thoroughly tested and purposeful exercises that tackle fundamental developmental problems behind learning difficulties. The number of children who are hampered by language impairment in speaking, reading, writing or spelling is surprisingly high. Provided that appropriate action is taken, however, such problems will not usually inhibit a child's long term progress. Professional advice and involvement is important, but parents themselves can actively participate in the process of helping the child to overcome difficulties by using this book. The main features of Take Time are: 'Pointers' to clarify areas of difficulty, including timing and rhythm, direction, spatial orientation and movement, sequencing, laterality and fine motor control needed for clear speech and successful writing and reading. general exercises for co-ordination and body awareness. specific exercises to help with particular areas of difficulty and individual situations. The main aim of the range of innovative movement exercises and other activities described in Take Time is that they can be tailored specifically to individual situations. The book acts as a step-by-step guide for parents, teachers, therapists and helpers, pin-pointing and encouraging the use of particular exercises to help develop motor control, co-ordination, directional awareness, balance and rhythm, yet in an enjoyable and holistic way. It is this process which has resulted in the enormous popularity of the book, especially for use by parents. It is recommended by many centres concerned with dyslexia, dyspraxia and other difficulties. The book also contains details of useful resource equipment, books and contact addresses.Trade Review"To my mind no therapist or remedial teacher should be without this edition by their side." (From the Foreword by the late Dr Beve Hornsby PhD MSc MEd MSCT ABPsS Consultant Speech Therapist and Clinical Psychologist.) "This is an interesting book, and I am glad to see the link up bewteen language and movement combined." (From Dr Alan MacAuslan M.A., M.B.B., Chir. Retired Director, Learning Difficulties Clinic, St Thomas' Hospital,London.

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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 SynopsisAn engaging and colourful set of 5 board books, now in a larger format with added accessibility features.These books discuss manners in a positive way, as well as exploring skills and qualities to prepare children for starting school. Each with the added component of learning key symbols and signs linked to each book.

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Book SynopsisThis fourth edition has been revised throughout to continue to support students in their learning of special educational needs and disability. This essential book provides students with a critical and up-to-date view of the sector through key issues and debates to deepen understanding around inclusion. New to this edition: - Revised further reading with videos and podcasts to support learning and research - Links to the new Green Paper, latest Code of Practice and legislation - Extensive updates and revisions to all chapters - New case studies, reader reflections, taking it further and student activities. Alan Hodkinson, Professor in the Centre for Cultural and Disability Studies at Liverpool Hope University.Table of ContentsSection I: Contextualising Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Principles of SEND: Theoretical perspectives Section II: Historical Perspectives of SEND and Inclusion Chapter 3: Disability: Explanatory beginnings Chapter 4: The development of SEND: From benevolent humanitarianism to the halfway house of integration Chapter 5: The emergence of inclusive education: From humble beginnings Section III: Operationalising SEND and Inclusion Chapter 6: Current legislation governing SEND and inclusion Chapter 7: Multi-agency working Chapter 8: International perspectives on SEND and inclusive education Chapter 9: Conclusions

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Book SynopsisFully revised and updated to address how we understand kids with learning difficulties as well as changes in education today, this is the definitive guide to meeting the needs of students with learning difficulties in all classrooms. This third edition of Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in Today's Classroom provides information on integrated learning, problem solving, and critical thinking. In line with 21st-century skills it reflects the use of technology and schoolwide cluster grouping in support of all students and includes proven, practical, classroom-tested strategies and step-by-step instructions for how to use them. Sidebars throughout highlight special information for working with students on the autism spectrum; "tech tips" describe technologies that are especially useful for kids with LD. Digital content includes all of the book's customizable forms, additional content organization charts, and a PDF presentation for book study groups and professional development.

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Book SynopsisWinner of a Moonbeam Children's Book Award 2017I Have a Question about... is a 2018 Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal for Best Book Series - Non-Fiction Death is a difficult topic for any parent or educator to explain to a child, perhaps even more so when the child has Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Special Needs. This book is designed specifically to help children with these additional needs to understand what happens when someone dies. The first book of its kind, I Have a Question about Death uses straightforward text and images to walk children through what it means when someone dies, as well as ways they might want to react or to think about the person. Using clear illustrations throughout and with information for parents and guardians, this book is essential for families with a child aged 5-11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special needs.Trade Review"I'm a kid who likes when there are answers to my questions." In this one sentence, Gaines and Polsky eloquently and succinctly sum up the reason why death and dying can be such hard concepts for children with ASD and social skills issues, as well as for kids who are just concrete thinkers. The authors have written a thoughtful, multi-faceted resource that allows children and parents to work through grief together. I Have a Question will help children understand not only what death and dying means, but also teach them that there's no one right reaction to it. -- Amanda Morin, Writer/Expert at Understood.org and author of The Everything Parent's Guide to Special EducationIn the wake of my husband's unexpected death, I searched for a book to help me talk about grief with my 8 year old son with Autism. I was surprised not to find anything to meet his needs - the books focused on much older people dying, or used metaphors that were beyond his reach. I Have a Question about Death is a book that every family should have on hand when they are experiencing the death of someone in their lives. It addresses the types of questions I got from both my sons (one with Autism and one 'neuro-typical') and answers them in a clear, concrete way. Our family would have benefited immensely from this invaluable resource and I'm thrilled it now exists to help others. -- Benay Josselson, Mother of child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder'I Have a Question about Death is a wonderful, practical resource to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs process grief and loss issues. It is especially important for guiding this specific population of young people that are concrete thinkers who may struggle with anxiety. I know it's appealing visual approach and clear language will be valuable tools for parents and professionals serving families with issues of bereavement.' -- Linda Goldman, author of Great Answers to Difficult Questions About Death and Children Also GrieveThere are few books explaining death to children with autism or other special needs, so this one fills a real gap... The book could be useful with neuro-typical children too, and in families where there are a mixture of special needs and neuro-typical children, it could prove invaluable. Bright and full of colour, it will provide solace and information in a beautifully produced book. -- Healthy Books * healthybooks.org.uk *Table of ContentsN/A

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Book SynopsisMeet Creatia, Persisto and Willforce. They are strong, determined and creative, and they represent the strengths that dyslexia can bring to your life. Together they encourage you to use your skills and talents to be confident in what you do - and shrink the villain Mr Dyspicibilia! This is a fun and interactive resource for grown-ups and children to work through together, with drawing and writing activities and examples to open up helpful discussions and find practical solutions that put the dyslexic child's self-esteem and self-understanding at the fore. The strategies in the book are brought to life through the three superheroes who help you develop a child's unique strengths to tackle the everyday challenges they may experience with reading, writing, staying organised or keeping track of the time. The colourful illustrations, cartoons and dialogue encourage children to name their feelings, identify challenges and recognise their own strengths in any situation.Trade ReviewI love this book, written by people with first-hand experience of dyslexia. This interactive and colourful book explores challenges faced by dyslexics and positive traits in equal measure. The 'chatty' style and layout will make it easier for young dyslexics to read and enjoy. -- Alais Winton, author of 'Diary of a Dyslexic School Kid' and 'Fun Games and Activities for Children with Dyslexia'Such a useful book, carefully created to keep children with dyslexia engaged, help them stand up for themselves, and work out all the ways they excel. -- Margaret Rooke, author of 'Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time)'In a well-presented workbook format, Mission Dyslexia combines inspiring messages about the strengths of dyslexia with opportunities for children to identify their own superpowers to defeat dyslexia challenges. Three cartoon superheroes, imaginatively illustrated by a dyslexic cartoonist, form a supportive team for young readers to build up their positives before the villain, Mr. D, is introduced. An incredibly useful resource for all dyslexic children and the grown-ups who support them in their dyslexia journey. -- Cathy Magee, chief executive of Dyslexia Scotland

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Book SynopsisLeah Williamson: The Unofficial Story by Harry Meredith (Football Rising Stars) Abridged for easier reading. Enjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of Football Rising Stars' Leah Williamsonfeaturing illustrations, sensory components and symbols to accompany the text to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility.

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Book SynopsisSince dyslexia was first described in the British Medical Journal in 1896, there has been debate about the definitions and diagnostic procedures used, with some casting doubt on its very existence. However, there is now a considerable body of research regarding the nature and characteristics of this relatively common learning disorder. The contemporary view of dyslexia has emerged from a century of research in medicine, psychology and more recently neuroscience, and we now understand enough about this learning disorder to guide policy and practice.This Very Short Introduction provides an accessible overview of this exciting field of research, beginning with its history, and drawing on testimony from people living with dyslexia. Considering the potential causes of dyslexia, and looking at both genetic and environment factors, Margaret Snowling shows how cross-linguistic studies have documented the prevalence of dyslexia in different languages. Discussing the various brain scanning techniques that have been used to find out if the brains of people with dyslexia differ in structure or function from those of typical readers, Snowling moves on to weigh up various strategies and interventions which can help people living with dyslexia today.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewMargaret Snowling does an admirable job of introducing the subject of dyslexia, focusing on its manifestation in young children, possible causes, and some early coping strategies. * Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation *This engaging book gives a fascinating account of the processes involved in learning to read... The exceptional scholarship makes this book a precious resource and a must-read. * Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development, UCL *This is by far the best book written on dyslexia conceptually incisive, balanced and thoughtful in approach ... A masterpiece. * Michael Rutter, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology, KCL *Table of ContentsPreface 1: Does dyslexia exist? 2: What is dyslexia? 3: What role do genetic and environmental factors play in developing dyslexia? 4: What causes dyslexia 5: What do we know about the dyslexic brain? 6: What works for dyslexia? 7: Conclusions Further reading Index

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Book Synopsis'Radiates optimism and encouragement and offers a programme for success' Disability NowA breakthrough book that gives dyslexics the key to literacy, The Gift of Dyslexia helps you understand the disorder that inhibits the reading and writing of fifteen per cent of children and adults - and also gifts them with greater levels of creativity and multidimensional thinking.Based on personal experience of dyslexia, Ronald D. Davis offers insights into the learning problems and stigmas faced by those with the condition, and provides tried and tested techniques for overcoming and correcting it with his Davis Procedures, now used in over 40 countries worldwide.Covering reading, writing, diagnosis and guidelines for teaching dyslexic children and adults, this is an invaluable guide for dyslexics and their teachers and loved ones.Trade ReviewRadiates optimism and encouragement and offers a programme for success * Disability Now *Promises to put an end to the problems of dyslexia once and for all * Independent *Tackles the causes of dyslexia . . . helping clients to understand and take control of their own thought processes * The Times *Helps us all to see dyslexia as a positive experience . . . I recommend you try it and see if it applies to your own situation - you will find it helpful * Parents In Touch *At last! A book about dyslexic thinking by one who is dyslexic, and for fellow dyslexic people ... I would recommend this book to any dyslexic and non-dyslexic person * Dyslexic Contact *A system that uses models to represent difficult-to-grasp words is claiming remarkable success in treating dyslexia ... 97 per cent success rate and is used in more than 30 countries * Times Educational Supplement *What do Cher, Leonardo da Vinci, Whoopi Goldberg, and Walt Disney all have in common? Dyslexia. Though one may think they achieved success in spite of their disability, Ronald D. Davis says it's because of it . . . Once students remove obstacles to learning, they are free to capitalize on the innate gifts dyslexia can bring * New Woman *

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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 SynopsisThe first book to be written on the Judge Rotenberg Center and their use of painful interventions to control the behavior of children and adults with disabilities. For more than forty years, professionals in the field of disability studies have engaged in debates over the use of aversive interventions (such as electric shock) like the ones used at the Judge Rotenberg Center. Advocates and lawyers have filed complaints and lawsuits to both use them and ban them, scientists have written hundreds of articles for and against them, and people with disabilities have lost their lives and, some would say, lived their lives because of them. There are families who believe deeply in the need to use aversives to control their children’s behavior. There are others who believe the techniques used are torture. All of these families have children who have been excluded from numerous educational and treatment programs because of their behaviors. For most of the families, placement at the Judge Rotenberg Center is the last resort. This book is a historical case study of the Judge Rotenberg Center, named after the judge who ruled in favor of keeping its doors open to use aversive interventions. It chronicles and analyzes the events and people involved for over forty years that contributed to the inability of the state of Massachusetts to stop the use of electric shock, and other severe forms of punishment on children and adults with disabilities. It is a long story, sad and tragic, complex, filled with intrigue and questions about society and its ability to protect and support its most vulnerable citizens. Trade Review"A history of the notorious Judge Rotenberg Center in Massachusetts, and the fight to ban the use of electric shock treatment and other severe punishments on disabled children and adults. This is a historical case study that remains sadly relevant, as aversion therapies are still encouraged in many places." * The Bookseller *“. . . . An in-depth, riveting, and devastating account of violent treatments known as aversives, used at the Judge Rotenberg Center. Nisbet’s painstakingly detailed history insists that we must not look away—as too many have done—from these horrific stories.” * Isis *“A history of the notorious Judge Rotenberg Center in Massachusetts, and the fight to ban the use of electric shock treatment and other severe punishments on disabled children and adults… An incredibly well-documented book.” * Masslive *"This important book brings to light the shameful history of torturous methods used on individuals with developmental disabilities. If animals or prisoners of war had been subjected to this torture, the perpetrators would have been charged with felony cruelty to animals or war crimes. I am hopeful that by exposing what has occurred at the Judge Rotenberg Center, this work will finally bring this sad chapter of our history to an end." -- Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures"Nisbet provides important insights into the present-day use of aversive interventions and the ongoing struggle for disability justice. Highly recommended. General readers through faculty; professionals.” * Choice *Table of ContentsList of IllustrationsForewordAcknowledgmentsChapter I. A Long StoryChapter II. How We Got to This PlaceChapter III. Encouraged to Expand to CaliforniaChapter IV. Pushing BackChapter V. The Death of VincentChapter VI. The Food and Drug Administration Permits the Use of Electric Shock on People with DisabilitiesChapter VII. Here Comes National Institutes of Health: A National Outcry After the Office for Children’s and Mary Kay Leonard’s Loss to BRIChapter VIII. Staging the Next BattlegroundChapter IX. Bad Faith or Responsible Government: Another Attempt to Limit the Use of AversivesChapter X. ContemptChapter XI. More Legal Issues and Advocates Take Action: Weiss and NisbetChapter XII. The FDA Bans the Electric Shock Device: A Final Ruling? Weiss and NisbetEpilogueChronologyEndnotesBiographical Note

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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 SynopsisEnjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of Easier Classics' Frankenstein featuring illustrations, sensory features and glossary descriptions to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility.

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Book SynopsisPsstt.. over here... I'm Jangles... I'm a Gobblegark!... No time to explain, join me on a treasure hunt!This is no ordinary treasure hunt. In fact, this book is quite magical. You'll meet caterpillars and gobblegarks and best of all? You'll see how fantastic being neurodivergent is! Win keys by completing some challenges along the way, each one leading you closer to the treasure and to knowing a bit more about yourself and your brain. Built-in breaktimes ensure that you won't get overwhelmed. Afterall, it can be tiring investigating your brain, making your way through a maze, and finding out how to use the strengths of your brain and understand yourself!Downloadable worksheets let you truly make this book your own because you can go back to activities as many times as you need, or do them in different ways, (and of course skip the ones you don't!). Let's make our brilliant brains even more amazing with this Gobblegark Guide!Trade ReviewThis book is a timely contribution to the growing number of young people who identify as neurodivergent thinkers who instinctively know there is hidden talent and potential in them waiting to be discovered. This book offers a sense of direction, a route map and a toolkit. This should be in every school library! -- Dr Tony Lloyd, CEO, ADHD Foundation - The Neurodiversity CharityI really liked that you can fill in stuff on each page. It's really good for kids my age and it was really fun finding out all the stuff about my brain and doing all the challenges. -- SW, autistic 9-year-old and honorary GobblegarkI absolutely LOVE this book! It's fun, relevant, and clearly written by someone who totally understands and has worked with neurodivergent children. -- Valerie Ivens, Founder ADHD Richmond and Kingston, ADHD coach and advocate

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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 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 SynopsisAutism acceptance has led to - at least, at surface level - an increased understanding of what autistic children need, and of what they find difficult to cope with. But is the world really making the kind of adjustments that would see your child truly thrive? In Reasonable Adjustments for Autistic Children acclaimed and much-loved author and expert Dr Luke Beardon sets out the full scope of what he sees as the essential adjustments we need to make to our homes, our schools and the wider world in order to allow our autistic young people to reach their full potential and be genuinely comfortable in each and every environment.   From school uniform to train journeys and playdates, from dentists' surgeries to holiday resorts, Luke's book offers practical measures for adapting every environment or sensory situation.   Absolutely essential reading for every parent of an autistic child, family member, caregiver, teacher or

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Book SynopsisDesigned for all teachers, this book provides a wealth of materials and resources to support the needs of learners, aged 6 to 14 years, who have difficulty with maths and number. Packed full with 220 activities and 55 games, the author provides you with a complete toolkit to enable you to understand dyscalculia and implement practical and innovative strategies to use in the classroom or at home. This fourth edition is updated with new content including: - more on dice and board games, multiplication and division; - new downloadable and printable teaching materials (including tracking sheets, activity sheets, game boards and teaching resources); - updated videos.Table of ContentsIntroduction Section I: Early Number Work with Numbers Up to 10 Overview What are the main problems? Activity – Make dot patterns for the numbers 1 to 10 Activity – Focus on key component facts Activity – Make transparent dot pattern cards for the numbers 1 to 5 Game – Make 5 Activity – Explore smaller numbers inside larger numbers Game – Numbers Inside Activity – Change one dot pattern into another Activity – Change dot patterns by adding or subtracting Activity – Use dot patterns to explore the idea of odd and even Game – Collect 5s Game – Key Components Guessing Game Activity – Sort and re-sort a set of dominoes Activity – Connect subtraction to addition Activity – Regroup: Apply logic to find new component facts from given facts Activities – Become familiar with Cuisenaire rods Activity – Explore odd and even with Cuisenaire rods and with money Game – Odd and Even Collectors Game – Draw Your Race on a Number Line Activities – Use Cuisenaire rods to learn all components of the numbers 1–10 Activity – Make a ‘Story’ of a number Game – Race to Tell a Story Activity – Make and read equations with Cuisenaire rods Activity – Draw and record equations informally Game – Key Facts Triad Game Game – Post-It Note Subtraction Activities – Record equations in writing Activity – Make up word problems to match a given number fact Game – Cover the Numbers, or Shut the Box Game – Clear the Deck Activity – Make a bead string, in two colours, of 10 beads Activities – Learn complements of 10 with the bead string Game – How Many Beads? How Many Are Hidden? Activity – Find complements of 10 with Cuisenaire rods Game – Complements Number Search Game – Complements Ping-Pong Game – Ten in a Bed Activities – Explore and learn the doubles up to 5 plus 5 Activities – Estimate and measure using Cuisenaire rods Activities – Focus on plus/minus 1 and plus/minus 2 Game – Who Has the Most Equations? Game – Domino Tens Activity – Compare the difference and equalise Activities – Hidden quantity subtraction Activity – Teach complementary addition Activity – Complementary addition on a number line Activity – Make up word problems about missing numbers Activity – Use reasoning to find near-complements and near-doubles Activity – Identify the best strategy for different situations Activities – Use money for component work SECTION 2: Basic Calculation with Numbers Above 10 Overview What are the main problems? How to help Activity – Connect the numbers 10–20 with the numbers below 10 Game – Polka Dots Game – Regroup Activities – Focus on the ‘teen’ numbers Activities – Explore the numbers between 10 and 20 with Cuisenaire rods Activity – Learn the doubles up to 10 plus 10 Game – Double Take Game – It All Adds Up Activities – Locate 2-digit numbers and put them in context Activities – Complements to 20 Activity – Complements to larger multiples of 10 Activity – Complements on a number line Activity – Introduce bridging through 10 with Cuisenaire rods Game – Five and What’s Left Activity – Bridge through 10 on a number line Activity – Practise bridging and reinforce the commutativity of addition Game – Frame an Addition Activity – Bridge through multiples of 10 on a number line Game – Race Along a Number Line and Bridge Game – Race to the End of the Number Line Activity – Complementary addition, or subtraction by adding Game – Frame a Subtraction Activity – Complementary addition for subtracting round numbers Activity – Harder complementary addition on a number line Activities – Complements to 100 Game – Keep the Change! Activities – Practise and extend the doubles facts Activity – Halving is the opposite of doubling Activity – Find half of round numbers Activity – Function machines for doubling and halving Activity – Use reasoning to find near-complements and near-doubles Activity – 9 is almost 10 Activity – The Basic 8 strategies Activity – Identify which strategy works best in different situations Game – Subtraction Equations Activity – A flexible approach to partitioning Activities – Explore partitioning methods for 2-digit mental additions Activity – Teach an expanded written method for column addition Activity – Avoid decomposition in subtraction SECTION 3: Place Value Overview A note about the threefold nature of the column labelling system What are the main problems? How to help Activities – Exchange units into tens Activities – Concrete counting on place value mats Game – Magic 10s Activities – Make a 20-step staircase and explore the ‘teen’ number names Activity – Cover 20 Game – Race to Cover 100 Game – Four Throws to Reach 100 Activities – Make and read numbers made of Cuisenaire rods or base-10 materials Games – Dice and spinner games Activities – Practise subtraction and decomposition with concrete materials Game – Spot the Decomposition Activities – Use a spike abacus Game – Win Counters on a 100-Square Game – Race through a 100-Square Activities – Practise adding and subtracting 10 and 100 Game – Steer the Number Activity – Transform a 2-digit number in two steps Activity – Teach the threefold repeating pattern: units, tens and hundreds Activities – Explore place value as a shorthand Activities – Read and write multi-digit numbers Activities – Build up large numbers, one column at a time Activity – What is the value of …? Game – Two-Digit Sequences Game – Three-Digit Sequences (Focus on Tens) Game – Place Value Boxes Game – Calculator Skittles Activity – Partition numbers into tens and units in various ways Activity – Split off the ‘teen’ numbers Game – Jump 10 Activities – Locate any number on a number line Activity – Round up or down Game – The Six-Card Rounding Game Game – The Rounding Challenge Activity – Teach x 10 and divded by 10 as a shift between columns Activity – Extend place value thinking to decimals Activity – Connect decimal place value notation to money Game – Rounding Races SECTION 4: Times Tables, Multiplication and Division Overview What are the main problems? How to help Activities – Build small numbers out of equal-sized groups Activity – Connect division to multiplication from the very beginning Activity – Illustrate simple word problems Activity – Use Cuisenaire rods to show that multiplication is commutative Activities – Use Cuisenaire rods to connect multiplication and division Activity – Diagrammatic recording of multiplication and division Activity – Connect step-counting and repeated addition with times tables Activity – Practise mental step-counting from given tables facts Activities – Make times tables patterns on a 100-square Activities – Make times tables patterns on number lines Activities – Key fact: Double means ‘multiply by 2’ Activity – Key facts: x5 is half of x10 Activity – How many 10s? So, twice as many 5s Activity – Key facts division practice Activity – x9 is almost x10 Game – Don’t Walk if You Can Take the Bus Activity – Find all the steps of any times table by reasoning from key facts Activity – Practise all the steps of any times table by reasoning from key facts Activity – Find division facts by reasoning from key facts Game – Mouse Tables Activity – Construct a multiplication grid Activity – Complete a partially filled multiplication grid Games using self-correcting cards to practise individual times tables Game – Multiples from the 1–6 Times Tables Activity – Harder mixed tables practice Game – Products in a Row Game – Factors Activities – Change the shape of the multiplication rectangle Game – Areas on a Grid Activity – Use rectangle sketches to help derive new multiplication facts Activity – Use rods to explore short division Activity – Teach an expanded written notation for short division Activity – Use rectangle sketches to support short division Activity – Compare division sketches to multiplication sketches Activity – Teach the divisibility rules Game – Divisibility Rules Activity – Boxes for long multiplication Recommended Books and Resources Appendix: Introduction to Concrete Manipulative Materials

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Book SynopsisKylian Mbappé: The Unofficial Story by Harry Meredith (Football Rising Stars) Abridged for easier reading. Enjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of Football Rising Stars' Kylian Mbappéfeaturing illustrations, sensory components and symbols to accompany the text to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility.

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Book SynopsisEla Smietanka is a Polish illustrator. Her adventure with drawings started when she was a little girl. In order to make her dreams come true, she graduated from the Faculty of Graphics at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, where she now lives with her husband, two sons, a cat named Zuzia, and some other cats from the neighbourhood. She is a freelancer. In her work she combines pencils, paints and Photoshop, happily discovering again and again new digital techniques. When she is preparing draft illustrations, she listens to audiobooks, and with a good novel she may work until dawn. In her free time, she likes to cycle listening to energetic music. If she were to choose a job other than an illustrator, she would be a dancer.Lauren Hoffmeier was raised in the heart of New York City with a performance background in opera and musical theatre. She is a certified vinyasa yoga instructor and graduate of Boston University. In this brilliant world of oddballs and misfits, she aims to inspire positivity by encouraging an international mindset of joy and uniqueness.

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Book SynopsisBAFTA award-winning Numberblocks helps children to see how numbers really work - and master a new key math skill with every adventure.It's a story of friends who can always count on each other - but, most of all, Numberblocks is about having fun with numbers.

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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 SynopsisWelcome to Happy Hills Orchard, where little cherries of all shapes, sizes and abilities live! Discover friendship, bravery and self-acceptance with our symbolised editions. They provide key accessibility features to ensure many readers can enjoy visiting Happy Hills Orchard, utilising a reading experience that best suits them.

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Book SynopsisYour guide to responsive collaboration A responsiveand collaborative approach meets the needs of students with disabilities in partnership with their families. Written to empower all members ofthe IEP or 504 team,this book guideseducators andparentsalike through the implementation of a responsive decision-making process on behalf of students. Learning disruption due to the pandemic has affected millions of students. This book offers practical tools for improving the fit between the learning profile of individual students and schooling.Responsive Collaboration for IEP and 504 Teamsprovides a framework that identifies opportunities to build connections between educators, establish relationships with service providers, strengthen school-family partnerships, address inequities, and develop student self-determination.Readers will find guidance on Referral and eligibility determination IndTrade Review"Teaming is essential to many aspects of special education, and when teams are not successful, it is the child who suffers. There is a great need for this book, which provides practical, down-to-earth ways of thinking about the IEP/504 process and making it work FOR kids." -- Annika BartonAs an undergrad student first learning how to lead meetings, this would have been a valuable resource. It is also valuable for seasoned leaders to strengthen and become more cohesive with their teams." -- Erin SchonsTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Why do we need responsive teams? Chapter 3: Referring Students and Obtaining Parental Consent Chapter 4: Evaluating Students and Determining Eligibility Chapter 5: Developing the Plan and Determining Placement Chapter 6: After the Team Meeting: Implementing the Plan and Monitoring Progress Chapter 7: Additional Opportunities for Responsive Teaming: Re-evaluations, Independent Educational Evaluations, and Manifestation Determinations Chapter 8: Leading Teams through Reviews and Changes in Eligibility Chapter 9: Summary

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Book SynopsisImagine a world where your autistic child is included, engaged and cherished for how they are; a world which changes for autistic children, rather than changing the child.What Works for Autistic Children brings the conversation about inclusivity into the forefront and turns it on its head. Instead of modifying the autistic child and making exceptions or special circumstances, Luke shows you, the parent, how the world can, should and must change to accommodate your child.He identifies the aspects that impact on your child's life most - the family, their school, their friends, their environment - and outlines the steps that can and should be taken by everyone involved to improve their outcome and create an autism-friendly landscape.From early communication, through pre-school, primary school, secondary school - on holidays, school trips and with friends - your child should not have to struggle to exist within the parameters of a world they don't unde

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Book SynopsisRooted in research, this educational resource combines the life story of internationally renowned sculptor Mark Stoddart with facts about neurodiversity, creating a journey of creative learning, perseverance and triumph.

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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 SynopsisFully updated to reflect DSM-5 and current assessment tools, procedures and research, this award-winning book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to identifying, assessing, and treating children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in school settings. Integrating current research evidence with theory and best-practice, the book will support school-based professionals in a number of key areas including:· screening and assessing children and youth with high-functioning autism spectrum conditions· identifying evidence-based interventions and practices· developing and implementing comprehensive educational programs· providing family support and accessing community resources· promoting special needs advocacy.Illustrative case examples, a glossary of terms and helpful checklists and forms make this the definitive resource for identifying and implementing interventions for pupils with ASD.Trade ReviewIt is rare that one book can pack so many resources and easy to digest information into a single volume! Families, school personnel, and professionals all need the extensive, and up-to-date tips, guides, and 'must-knows' provided here. It's obvious the author is both a seasoned researcher and practitioner - a winning combination. -- Dr. Debra Moore, psychologist and co-author with Dr. Temple Grandin, of The Loving Push: How Parents & Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful AdultsThis book is an essential resource for every educator that works with students with ASD! The easy-to-read format is complete with up to date research on evidence-based practices for this population, sample observation and assessment worksheets and case studies that allow the reader to apply the information presented. -- Gena P. Barnhill, PhD., NCSP, BCBA-D, LBA, Director of Special Education Programs at Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VADr Wilkinson has done it again. This updated and scholarly Second Edition reflects important recent changes regarding diagnosis and services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. With its numerous best-practice suggestions, it is a must-read for school psychologists, school social workers, and those who teach in general and special education. -- Dr Steven Landau, Professor of School Psychology in the Department of Psychology, Illinois State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction and Overview. 2. Best Practice in Screening. 3. Best Practice in Assessment. 4. Case Examples. 5. Best Practice in Treatment and Intervention. 6. Best Practice in Special Education. 7. Future Directions in Research and Practice. Appendix A. DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria. Appendix B. IDEA Disability Categories. Appendix C. ASD Assessment Worksheet. Appendix D. ASD Observation Checklist. Appendix E. Evidence-Based Interventions. Appendix F. Sample IEP Goals and Objectives. Index to Best Practice Guidelines. Glossary of Terms. About the Author. References.

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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 SynopsisTom likes lots of different things. He likes singing and watching TV in the family room. There are also things that Tom enjoys doing in private, like touching his penis.This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about masturbation. It covers when and where it is appropriate and helps to establish boundaries surrounding privacy more generally. With simple but explicit illustrations, this book provides the perfect platform to talk about sexuality with boys and young men with autism or special needs.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 *

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Book SynopsisThis practical handbook offers advice on strategies for meeting the special educational needs of children with Down's syndrome in mainstream schools. The aim is to increase the confidence of support assistants, teachers, SENCOs and senior managers in both primary and secondary schools in providing a quality education for these pupils, while using scarce resources to best effect. The author offers an introduction to the particular characteristics of children with Down's syndrome and their impact on learning and behaviour. She considers the benefits of inclusive education and the most effective ways in which the National Curriculum can be made accessible. She also examines working with the whole-school, parents and outside agencies, as well as providing practical resources such as photocopiable proformas and checklists, materials for INSET in schools and support services and a list of reading materials.Table of ContentsWhat is Down's syndrome?; inclusive education; foundation skills; models of support; differentiating the curriculum; working with the whole-school; working with parents; working with outside agencies; sources of help and further reading.

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Book SynopsisMarcus Rashford: The Unofficial Story by Harry Meredith (Football Rising Stars) Abridged for easier reading. Enjoy Every Cherry's new adaptation of Football Rising Stars' Marcus Rashford featuring illustrations, sensory components and symbols to accompany the text to aid in reading comprehension and accessibility.

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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 SynopsisThis BDA developed guide assists you in supporting children and students with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties through their education. Designed specifically for candidates on Level 5 diploma courses in dyslexia and specific learning difficulties, this hands-on guide is the perfect training companion for those wanting to know more about dyslexia and how to support individuals with dyslexia.As an authoritative, entry-level resource covering both theory and practice, the methods, resources, and expert contributors in this book empower your learning as an educator towards better self-understanding, confidence and how to better support students in specialist and classroom settings.

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Book SynopsisNow in a fully updated second edition, this comprehensive and practical book outlines the theoretical underpinnings for vocabulary and acts as a how to' guide to developing word learning across the school and curriculum. It is packed with easy-to-implement activities, worksheets and resources that can be put into practice immediately with individual students or groups, whole classes and throughout the school.The Word Aware approach provides a structured framework to promote vocabulary development in all children and has been rigorously tried and tested. Now in full colour, with photocopiable and downloadable materials, it is an outstanding resource that will be an essential addition to any school and classroom.The second edition of Word Aware 1 brings: An even wider range of ready-to-go vocabulary activities Fine-tuned teaching techniques Enhanced resources to develop children's independent word learning skills A step-byTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements Introduction Implementing Word Aware Step 1: Get Excited About Words Step 2: Teach Words Step 3: Independent Word Learning Families Outcomes and Evaluation

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated fourth edition of the bestselling What Really Works in Inclusive Education focuses on more than 32 specific, evidence-based teaching strategies for addressing the needs of diverse learners. A significant revision with nine new chapters, this edition takes a whole-child approach to inclusive education. It is a book for all educators of all learners.The strategies are based on high-quality research drawn from a range of countries and have a strong theoretical rationale, including inclusive education, neuroscience, ecology, and a model of learning and teaching. The expert authors also consider behavioural challenges facing learners and how they can be interpreted in an evolutionary context. Key features include: Teaching strategies grouped into four approaches to learning: behavioural, social, cognitive and mixed; New chapters on diversities among learners, comprehensive mathematics programmes, music, exercise, dance, the natural environment, and the future of education; Expansion of topics including Artificial Intelligence, diet and exercise, and multi-tiered systems of support; and An extended scope to include those with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ learners. To assist readers, it includes examples of strategies being used in schools, recommended videos, suggested discussion topics and learning activities.This essential text is ideal for classroom teachers, school leaders, teacher educators, educational psychologists, special needs coordinators, educational researchers, and students in initial teacher education seeking practical, evidence-based resources for inclusive teaching.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDedication About the Author Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Planning for Variability Chapter 2: Emotionally Safe Environments Chapter 3: Options for Expression Chapter 4: Engaging Classrooms Chapter 5: Developing Expert Learners Chapter 6: Flexible Support and Intervention Chapter 7: Mastery Assessment and Grading Chapter 8: Looking Forward References

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