Teaching of students with learning difficulties or disorders Books

Book SynopsisThe classic In-Sync Activity Cards are now in a book. Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award, these great cards are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced activities. Each activity tells you why and how it works, what you need for it, and ways to make it more challenging. It also tells you what to look for, to make sure your child is getting the most out of the activity. These two experienced authors have over seventy combined years of teaching experience, and have learned the best ways to help children learn and grow using their motor development skills. Now parents can tap that experience and genius, using these handy cards, to help their kids grow, learn, and develop to the best of their abilities!Table of Contents About The In-Sync Activity Cards Book. Movement Gets Us in Sync! Get In Sync – in Seconds! Helpful Hints BEGINNER ACTIVITIES: Body Baton Car Wash Clap Your Feet Copy Cat Floppy Noodle Hold Up the Wall Hoopscotch Hoopy Day Jumpland Levitation Look and Be Me and My Shadow Move on Up Over and Under Paint the Town Paper Clips Pass the Salt Repeat My Beat Scurry Scavenger Hunt Treasure Trove INTERMEDIATE ACTIVITIES: Cheery Cheerleader Come Here, Thumb Creepinator Fun 52 Pickup Jokers Are Wild Jump Up KP Duty Listen and Draw More Core Napkin Origami Paper Balls People Obstacle Course Shape Stretch Snaky Sound Stretch Stop It! Stop It, Cup! Where Am I? Zop and Hop ADVANCED ACTIVITIES: Crossroads Jump `n Spell Plate on Shoe, Do, Do Rise and Shine Rocking Boat Semaphore Scissor Limbs Size Wise Slippy Slidey Turnstile Wall Ball About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThis little book does exactly what it sets out to do. It spells out all you need to know about different methods and strategies for treating dyslexia. So, if you want to know more about the many approaches to helping someone with dyslexia, then read this book. At the end of the day, you will be better informed to choose a way to suit your child. It is encouraging to read her list of famous people with dyslexia. It includes Hans Christian Anderson, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie, Jeremy Irons, Jackie Stewart and Richard Branson. They haven't done too badly, have they?'- www.family2000.org.uk'This readable and useful little book has been written by a mother of two dyslexic sons. She writes about the hard road she travelled to find help and support for them. The book covers most of the questions that the parents of a dyslexic child would want answered, but it is just as useful to professionals who have a dyslexic child in their classroom or setting.The importance of early identification is stressed and the author provides useful information about tests which can be administered to children as young as four years old.There are informative chapters about the various successful techniques and strategies for working with dyslexic children, ranging from the well-publicised rose-coloured spectacles to the part played by a special diet.'- Nursery WorldOver the years, many quick fix approaches to cure dyslexia have been developed and used. These 'miracle cures' have offered hope to many parents who are left disillusioned by the school system and health service. With no other way to turn, many parents spend more and more money on special glasses, vitamins, exercises and specialist advice, but do they actually work? Written by a parent of two dyslexic sons, who herself searched for anything that would 'cure' them, this new book is a practical guide to dyslexia's many 'miracle cures'.Practical Strategies for Living with Dyslexia suggests that early identification of this condition may be the key. Dyslexia is often not diagnosed until children have started school, yet testing is now available from the age of four-and-a-half. On top of this many dyslexics also have eye and ear problems that go undetected, which further exacerbates the problem.Looking at the possible remedies available, such as tinted glasses, nutritional supplements and exercising, and considering the benefits of early identification of dyslexia, this book will be an essential practical resource for both the parents of, and the professionals who work, with people with dyslexia.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART I. 1. What are Dyslexia and Dyscalculia? 2. Identifying Dyslexia. Aston Index Assessment. Cognitive Operating System (Cops). Dyslexic Screening Test (DST). Educational Psychologist Report. LUCID Assessment for Schools (LASS). Phonological Assessment Battery (PhAB). 3. What Causes Dyslexia? 4. Vision. Irlen Syndrome. Intuitive Colorimeter. Cerium Overlays. ChromaGen Lenses. Dunlop Test. Visual Tracking Magnifier. Vision and Learning Difficulties, Keith Holland. 5. Auditory. Science and Technology. Arrow, Colin Lane. 6. Developmental. Brain Gym. BIRD - Exercises in Learning. Neuro-Developmental Delay (NDD), Gail Saye. 7. Chiropractic and Dyslexia, Chris Vickers. 8. Vitamins and Minerals. Fatty Acids and Efalex. Iron Deficiencies. Zinc Deficiencies. 9. Multi-Sensory Teaching Methods. 10. Can Computers Help? Software Packages. Specialist Software. Computers and Examinations. Psychometric Testing. 11. Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). 12. Phono-Graphix. 13. The Value of Play. Conclusion. PART II. Help Section. Dyslexia Poem, Mark Chivers. Dyslexia A2Z Website. Book List. Names and Addresses. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisEllie notices that her body is changing. Hair is growing in new places and there are other changes happening too. Ellie's mum helps her understand that she has started growing into a woman. Following Ellie as she begins to notice changes to her body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach girls with autism and related conditions about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as periods. This fully illustrated positive and entertaining book provides the perfect opportunity to talk about puberty with girls and young women with autism or related conditions.Trade ReviewThese attractively illustrated books, with their clear, anatomically correct pictures and simple, unambiguous text, deal bravely with the aspects of sexuality that are challenging to teach and will facilitate discussion and learning. They will be a very welcome addition to the bookshelves of families who have an adolescent 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, psychologistIn very simple, unambiguous text and quite graphic pictures, we see Ellie beginning to grow up and the signs that she notices as she does so - hair in unusual places, spots, enlarging breasts, larger hips, and periods...while meant for girls on the autistic spectrum, this could be of real use to any young girl facing the challenges of growing up. -- HealthyBooks

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Book SynopsisPuberty, personal hygiene and sex can be difficult topics to broach with your child, especially when they have an intellectual disability or autism. The authors of this guide provide honest answers to challenging questions and provide solutions to the dilemmas that many parents face on a daily basis. Structured around issues related to puberty and emerging sexuality in children with disabilities or autism, such as physical changes, mood swings and sexual behaviour, the book presents case studies alongside practical guidance on how to overcome problems that commonly arise.The book also explains laws relevant to disability and sexuality and suggests appropriate sex education programmes to meet the needs of differing degrees of disability.Trade ReviewPuberty, sex and sexuality challenge many of us as we grow up, and then again as we parent our own children. Supporting a young person through puberty who has a diagnosis of intellectual disability or autism may add layers of complexity associated, for example, with learning and communication, increased vulnerability, the law and ethics. The authors of this book combine enormous wisdom with deep compassion and insight to deliver an uncompromising yet tactful and sensitively written guide presented in plain terms that almost everyone will understand. -- Dr Sandy Toogood, Senior Lecturer, Bangor UniversityWe strongly recommend this book. Perfectly written and structured, it provides answers to important questions on real life issues that every parent, carer or practitioner might face today or in the future. A great read and an important addition to sex education literature. -- Ioannis Voskopoulos and Labrini Ioannou, PsychologistsAs a parent of a teenage boy with an intellectual disability, this book is a must read. It will be my go-to guide for many years to come. With refreshing 'frankness', the book answers questions that parents and carers may have during their child's journey through adolescence.If you need any guidance along your journey, this is the book for you - a powerful dose of encouragement and motivation to 'keep going'. -- Joanne Morris, parentTable of ContentsForeword by Professor Richard Hastings. 1. A Brief History of Sex. 2. Why Read this Book? Healthy Development and Keeping Safe. 3. Biology, Bodies and Growing Up with Intellectual Disabilities. 4. Bodily Changes. 5. Behaviour. 6. Feelings. 7. Relationships. 8. Sexuality and the Law: What does the law say about sex and young people with learning disabilities/Autism?. 9. Sex Education Programmes.

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Book SynopsisThe BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential life and study skills for college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This book focuses on the transition to college, developing key academic skills, navigating campus social life, and living away from home for the first time.Ideal as a textbook for ASD college programs run by disability support services and suitable for students to use for self-study, it teaches independence skills, self-advocacy, organization, stress management, and social skills. Each lesson provides valuable information and advice for the student, useful diagrams, practical exercises and workbook components that can be filled in at home or in class, and self-assessment tools.Trade ReviewThe BASICS curriculum is anything but basic. This comprehensive curriculum helps teachers, parents, and disability providers to apply detailed support to students with ASD with little preparation. It also serves as a self-paced workbook for students on the spectrum. The authors have created the perfect comprehensive tool kit for supporting students on the spectrum transitioning to college! -- Lisa Meeks, PhD, Director of Student Disability Services, Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Graduate Studies, University of California, San FranciscoThis is a wonderful resource for colleges and universities starting programs for students on the spectrum or starting groups. From academic skills, career and major choices to social skills and hygiene, the authors have developed forms and diagrams that help students to understand the vague and non-verbal direction of college education. The 'BASICS' will help students to become self-aware, develop skills and graduate! -- Jane Thierfeld Brown, EdD, Director, College Autism Spectrum, Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University, Child Study CenterTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Transitions. Lesson 1: Life Skills Development. Lesson 2: Self-Advocacy. Lesson 3: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2. Organization in Academics. Lesson 1: Planning Systems. Lesson 2: Managing Time and Assignments. Lesson 3: Setting Goals. 3. Communication in Academics. Lesson 1: Using a Syllabus. Lesson 2: Monitor your Progress. Lesson 3: Academic Communication. 4. Organization in Life. Lesson 1: Medical Health. Lesson 2: Daily Habits. Lesson 3: Self-Care. Lesson 4: Know Your Resources. 5. Communication in Personal Life. Lesson 1: Active Communication. Lesson 2: Sharing the Conversation. Lesson 3: Personal Space and Tone of Voice. 6. Stress Management. Lesson 1: Symptoms and Triggers of Stress. Lesson 2: Stress to Anger: Controlling your Emotional Response. Lesson 3: Coping Strategies to Reduce Stress. Lesson 4: Know your Resources. 7. Personal Responsibility in Academics. Lesson 1: Attendance. Lesson 2: Out-of-Class Assignments. Lesson 3: Group Work. Lesson 4: Study Habits. Lesson 5: Major/Work/Career. 8. Campus Social Life. Lesson 1: The Campus Social Structure. Lesson 2: Learning Opportunities. Lesson 3: Balancing It All. 9. Relationships. Lesson 1: Defining Relationships. Lesson 2: Recognizing Relationship Levels. Lesson 3: Sexuality and Gender Identity. Lesson 4: Non-Optional Social Compliance. Next Steps. Appendix A – BASICS Chart Student Example. Appendix B - Guided Discussion. References.

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Book SynopsisThis practical skills guide helps young people with who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/dyspraxia and ADHD, study for their exams.Students who learn differently can often find exams challenging and can experience a good deal of anxiety around exam time, leading to exam results that may not accurately reflect their capabilities. Much exam stress arises from a lack of confidence with the ability to learn and retain information in a meaningful way. This engaging workbook is designed to help students to overcome these issues. It not only shows students how to develop a positive success attitude towards study and exams, but also aims to equip them with powerful strategies and techniques for learning and remembering. The book offers strategies for learners whose methods of learning are multisensory. When learning is active rather than passive, it happens faster, and is easier, more enjoyable and more effective. As you progress through the fun, engaging activities, so your confidence and belief in your ability to learn will increase. Struggling students will become confident, successful learners, with a positive attitude and access to a wide range of effective strategies, and in this way, you will achieve the results in exams that you have worked for and deserve.Trade ReviewWritten with sensitivity, the author draws alongside students guiding them to understand their personal learning needs. The beauty of this book is that it not only offers practical tips for developing good study habits but also shows learners how these can be applied in a meaningful way. The book is full of helpful hints, activities and useful templates for creating resources; it is an invaluable guide for both students and tutors. -- Anne Robinson, Specialist TutorAnn-Marie's Study Skills Guide is a one-stop shop for all things revision based - from starting a course through to preparations for the day of the exam. The interactive nature of the book, with its quizzes and tasks, helps the reader to really engage with its message. It provides the tools to create positive, effective revision strategies tailored to an individual's own way of learning. Providing such a wide range of tips and resources really does make the process feel less onerous and shows learners that revision can be easier and enjoyable! The strategies in this book will be of huge benefit to so many students - I will certainly be employing them the with the students I support at college and with my own children! -- Gwennan Anderson, Study Support, Runshaw CollegeThis is an excellent book for dyslexic learners. It is easy to read and contains lots of useful activities and helpful tips. I especially love the promotion of multisensory methods. Don't wait till just before your exams to get this, start planning for success in advance. -- Alais Winton, Author of Fun Games and Activities for Children with Dyslexia

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Book SynopsisGiggle Time is a step-by-step program for parents, teachers and other professionals to help develop the non-verbal, verbal and social reciprocity skills of children with autism. It describes in accessible detail how to communicate with children with autism and gives clear instructions on "how to" techniques for developing language skills. Specifically addressing developmental delays, Giggle Time helps to lay the necessary framework for future language growth by turning the actions the child initiates into interactions with meaning. This is a user-friendly guide, packed full of fun and child-centered exercises that can be carried out at home or in the classroom.Trade ReviewGiggle Time is a child orientated, well structured, instruction book. The reader is given the blueprints for many fast, physical and fun packed play sequences that can be tailored to and developed for individual children. The author's respect for the children and wealth of knowledge shines through every page and will motivate the committed. -- Child Language Teaching and TherapyThis book would be a good source for those nurses who work with children in a school or day care setting. I feel that the book is generally aimed at the parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders or professionals that spend a lot of time with children. It would be a good idea for all children's wards to have a copy as it may help to enhance how staff communicate with children with autistic spectrum disorders if they are admitted to the ward. -- Learning Disability PracticeTable of ContentsForeword by Andrew Gunsberg. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Developing a Turn-Taking Sequence. 2. Developing Staying Power. 3. Expecting More. 4. Encouraging Initiation. 5. Verbal Play: Pre-Conversational Speech. Epilogue. References.

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Book SynopsisPart of the Reading Well scheme. 27 books selected by young people and health professionals to provide 13 to 18 year olds with high-quality support, information and advice about common mental health issues and related conditions.Winner of the NASEN & TES Special Educational Needs Children's Book Award 2003Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive.Luke has three sisters and one brother in various stages of their adolescent and teenage years but he is acutely aware of just how different he is and how little information is available for adolescents like himself.Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, he wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating and relationships, and morality.Luke writes briefly about his younger autistic and AD/HD brothers, providing amusing insights into the antics of his younger years and advice for parents, carers and teachers of younger AS children. However, his main reason for writing was because "so many books are written about us, but none are written directly to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. I thought I would write one in the hope that we could all learn together".Trade ReviewA remarkable book from a unique boy! -- My Weeklyan excellent book -- The GuardianCompelling reading…Luke has written a book that's intelligent, articulate, sensitive and funny. -- The Big IssueFreaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome allows the reader a glimpse into the fascinating but frustrating world of an intelligent and capable adolescent and leaves us with some understanding of his philosophy of life. Novices and experts alike will find Luke Jackson's book full of practical ideas that will enable them to make a positive difference in the lives of people with Asperger Syndrome. -- NewsmonthFreaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome is a cool, confident work that belies the author's youth. The experts reckon that Luke has a reading age of 18-plus, but most people that age would be hard-pressed to produce such witty, effortless prose… [his] positive – almost celebratory – view could well make this a favourite among children, AS and otherwise, who find themselves out of tune with their classmates. -- Times Educational SupplementFreaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome is one of those books I feel should be compulsory reading for everyone… His style is light and chirpy with a very positive view of autism: “I have what some people would call a disability but I call a gift”. At the same time it has extraordinary depth and insight, guiding people along without a trace of arrogance or being simplistic. I cannot recommend this book enough. -- Inclusion NowFreaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome not only aims to help other youngsters live with this challenging and often misunderstood condition, but “will change attitudes and replace bleak despair with insight and laughter”, according to expert Tony Attwood. -- SesameHis style of writing is incredibly accessible, especially considering his age. His combination of humour and sincerity will keep you interested all the way through and when you finish reading, you will take away an in-depth and relevant understanding of Asperger's Syndrome. -- British Journal of Healthcare AssistantsI have two autistic sons and have read many books on the subject; this is one of the most useful. There should be a copy in the staffroom of every school with an AS pupil - which, at the rate things are going, means nearly every school. -- Daily TelegraphI like Jackson's advice. Give clear instructions. Avoid metaphors you can't explain. Don't presume rights and wrongs are obvious. Spell things out clearly…I like Jackson's project: to remind himself, his peers and professionals that 'different is cool', and by-the-by that our normal world is pretty weird anyway. 'When is an obsession not an obsession?' 'When it's about football'. -- Educare NewsI would recommend this book not only to AS adolescents and anybody associated with them but also to the public at large so that we may, through understanding Asperger syndrome better, become more tolerant and respectful of differences and also better equipped to meet their needs. -- Home Education Advisory Service BulletinIn this terrific book that is sure to inspire other adolescents with the same condition, 13 year old Jackson offers teenager's perspective on what it's like to live with Asperger's. -- Library JournalJackson has a conversational, yet confiding, authorial style. He provides an insight into the internal world of people with Asperger Syndrome. They are not “freaks” but fascinating individuals, who examine life from a different perspective. They are subject to the same hopes and feelings as the rest of us, but find it difficult to learn our “social” ropes. Jackson's admirable effort to tell it how it is has left me gratefully enlightened. -- BMJ Publishing GroupLuke is a star. It is good to know that there is a book like this that teenagers with AS would find useful and accessible. I suspect though the market this book is aimed at is parents, and that often seemed to be who Luke was addressing… Luke explains things clearly and sensibly, and this is as good a book as any for anyone of any age to read as an introduction to Asperger syndrome or to try and gain better understanding of an other. I hope Luke continues writing as he gets older'. -- Asperger Information.netthe title grabs you- upfront and no deference to the niceties of political correctness. The author, Luke Jackson, is 13-years-old and has Asperger's Syndrome (AS). His style of writing is jokey and engaging. His motive for writing the book was the lack of relevant publications for adolescents. The book also addresses parents, carers and professionals who, though aware of the autistic spectrum, do not necessarily understand it. The author provides a good account of the variability of autism and emphasises the importance of having the appropriate label. His arguments shame those professionals who refuse to do this…An excellent and informative book. -- BulletinThis book is a must for those young people diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome, those who think that they may have it, their parents and teachers. The Special Needs department in every school needs to have a copy both for the students and the staff to read. It is brilliant to have such a book written by someone on the inside. The insights are all the more illuminating for us on the outside. -- Metapyschology Online Book reviewsThis is a remarkable publication. It is written by a person diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, and provides the reader with an insightful guide into the experiences and challenges during the difficult but profoundly important teenage years. Any and all staff, and managers, who are involved with clients with autistic spectrum disorders should gain a great deal from reading this first hand account of fascinations and fixations, language and learning, school, friendships, dating, bullying and morals… -- Care and Health MagazineTable of Contents1. An introduction - me and my family. 2. Asperger Syndrome and the Autistic Spectrum. A label or a signpost? 3. To tell or not to tell? Giving the news. How and when to tell other people. 4. Fascinations and fixations. Specialist subjects. Collections. Compulsions. Controlling a compulsion. 5. Sense and sense abilities. About all of the senses - our different sensory perceptions. All in a muddle. 6. A different physiology. Dietary Differences. 7. A word about sleep. Medication. Sleeping solutions for people with AS. Sleeping solutions - tips for parents.8. Language and learning. Teenage talk. Literalism and logic. Precise parents make cheerful children. 9. The problem with school… Reading, Writing and `Rithmatic. Not to mention homework! Not much fun and games. School or otherwise - if it still goes wrong. 10. Bullying. My experiences. What is bullying? Why me? When is a bully not a bully? Dealing with bullies.11. Taekwondo. My Taekwondo class. The History of Taekwondo. The benefits of Taekwondo.12. Friendships and socialising. How to win friends and influence people. A word of warning for pushy parent. 13. The dating game. Fathom out those feelings. Top tips to enhance your chance. The rules of the game - do's and don't of dating. 14. Morals and principles - representation and reality. Negative publicity. Rules are not made to be broken. Moral musings for adolescent Aspergers. 15. One final note. Idioms - an explanation. Further reading. Websites and links. Index.

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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 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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Book SynopsisSensory needs are being recognised as a vital part of learning, development and engagement within the classroom and are being used more often to make education both accessible and fun. To harness the full potential of sensory supports, using these strategies correctly is key!This is the essential guide to using sensory strategies successfully with school children, from occupational therapist, Kim Griffin, who has 20 years of experience supporting sensory needs.As you make your way through the book, you will be joined by Isla and Noah, two children whose stories will help illustrate how information in the book can be used practically. In addition, the book includes personal anecdotes from Kim, links to further reading, reflective questions and teacher perspectives to show how a teacher might use the information in the classroom. These features will help you easily identify sensory needs and use sensory tools effectively.Trade ReviewThis sensational book for school staff provides a deeply grounded introduction to sensory processing and self-regulation. Readers are guided through the process of positive change and given many practical activities and strategies to support students with differences in the classroom. -- Susan Allen, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Oxford Brookes UniversityKim presents a super simple, step by step introduction to sensory support strategies for anyone to pick up and use. Sign posting provided will allow curious readers to find out more about topics they encounter. Kim shows an awareness and respect for contemporary understandings of neurodiversity and guides readers around common misunderstandings. On every page theoretical knowledge is linked with real world situations that bring the information to life. -- Joanna Grace, Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, Doctoral Researcher and Founder of The Sensory Projects.What a gem of a book! Kim (a SEND Station presenter) has put together a resource that is relatable to everyone, so comprehensive and accessible in its format. Fantastic for practitioners and parents to understand and then dip into, to best support their children. We love the visuals too! -- Sarah Singleton – Specialist Teacher/SEND Consultant (SEND Station Ltd)Classroom teachers will find this text extremely supportive of their work in two primary ways (1) providing a variety of helpful strategies to address students' sensory-related behaviors AND (2) providing clear explanations for those sensory-related behaviors and strategies. This book provides the background and training teachers need to implement sensory strategies in the classroom with care and understanding. -- Heather Kuhaneck, Professor and Program Director of Ocupational Therapy, Southern Connecticut State University

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Book SynopsisAutobiographical memory (ABM)—the type of long-term memory that holds information about ourselves and our past experiences—is key to social learning and social communication. This groundbreaking guide shows professionals how to support ABM in children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, leading to lasting enhancements to critical social skills.A natural, strengths-based approach to autism intervention, this unique program is about promoting authentic connections by facilitating memory—not encouraging a specific set of behaviors or changing autistic habits of cognition. Ideal for speech-language pathologists and other practitioners, this book offers detailed guidance on how to assess ABM needs and implement activities that help autistic individuals encode and retrieve memories that aid in social learning. Professionals will get step-by-step instructions on using adaptable, person-centered techniques such as elaborative reminiscing, memory making activities, episodic memory draw-talks, and life stories.An innovative and practical guide that honors neurodiversity, this program empowers children to tap into and create meaning from their past experiences—and use those memories to plan, problem-solve, and form positive connections with others.Why This Program? Helps neurotypical and autistic children and adolescents develop memory retrieval and discourse strategies critical for academic and social success Evidence aligned—translates pioneering research into ready-to-use intervention strategies and activities Client centered—honors the child’s interests and follows their lead without prescribing scripts or rules Adaptable for a wide range of intervention settings—home, school, and community Developed by highly respected experts on autism and communication Customizable to meet the needs of the individual PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Professionals will get downloadable assessment and intervention forms, clear scope and sequences they can easily replicate, and handouts and worksheets to share with families so they can use the techniques at home.Table of Contents About the Downloads About the Authors Preface For the Reader Dedication Section I: Foundations Of Social Learning And Autobiographical Memory In Autism Chapter 1 Supporting Social Learning in Autism Chapter 2 Understanding Autobiographical Memory Chapter 3 The Organization & Development of Autobiographical Memory Chapter 4 Autobiographical Memory and Autism Section II: Assessment Of Autobiographical Memory Chapter 5 Assessment for Clinical Decision Making Chapter 6 Assessment Of Autobiographical Memory in Autism Appendix 6.1 Informant Reports Appendix 6.2 Autobiographical Memory Test Appendix 6.3 The Cueing Procedure Appendix 6.4 The Remember/Know Task Appendix 6.5 The Remember/Know Story Task Appendix 6.6 The SENSEs Procedure Appendix 6.7 The Where-When-What Task Chapter 7 Assessment Of Autobiographical Memory in Autism: Application In A Case Example With Cooper Section III: Treatment Of Autobiographical Memory Chapter 8 Supporting Episodic Memory in Autism Chapter 9 Recall, Re-Experience, And Share the Past: Elaborative Reminiscing Chapter 10 Supporting Autobiographical Memory: Episodic Memory Stories Chapter 11 Supporting Memory, Social Learning, And Problem-Solving: Episodic Memory Draw-Talks Chapter 12 Facilitating Encoding of Episodic Memories: Making Memories Activities Chapter 13 Developing A Stronger Sense of Self: Life Stories Chapter 14 Treatment Of ABM In Autism: Application in A Case Example With Cooper Chapter 15 Autobiographical Memory: Goals, Maximizing Potential, Minimizing Barriers, and the Importance of Authenticity Appendix A: Elaborative Reminiscing Caregiver Training Materials and Procedures Glossary Recommended Readings References Index

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Book SynopsisAutistic girls, especially those educated in mainstream environments, have often been missed or misdiagnosed. There is now, however, greater awareness of how autism can present in females, why these girls can remain âinvisibleâ, and what education and health professionals can do to provide better support. Fully revised and updated, this practical book shines a light on the insights, opinions and experiences of autistic girls and women, providing a rich insight into school life from an autistic perspective. It explores the difficulties and disadvantages that autistic girls can face in educational settings and offers guidance on how to best support them, with a wealth of strategies reflecting good practice in the field of autism and education. The resource also contains a broad range of worksheets and activities on key issues and includes new sections on anxiety, masking, home life, social media, gender and sexual identity. Key features include: A wealth of case studies to illustrate different topics Guidance on best practice when working with autistic girls New audits to help staff and pupils to identify strengths and areas to improve Easy-to-implement strategies and tips to help professionals adapt to environments and policies for autistic students Activities and resources for young autistic females to support them in developing self-awareness, coping strategies and learning skills With the voices of autistic girls and young women woven throughout, drawing upon their experiences of education â from learning and communication, to friendships, transitions and interpreting the world â this is an essential resource for education and health professionals working with autistic girls, particularly in mainstream environments.Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsData availability statementPart 1: About this bookPart 2: An introduction to autismPart 3: School and educational experiences of autistic girls and young womenPart 4: Practical ResourcesFurther ResourcesIndex

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Book Synopsis_______________ The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. This dip-in-and-out guide will help practitioners to adapt their teaching style to become more inclusive of neurodivergent children, and provide meaningful and innovative ideas that can be embedded into everyday practice. Featuring activities such as mirrored play, meditation, symbol stories and treasure baskets, these ideas are expertly formulated to support and develop children’s sensory regulation skills and communication skills, whilst enabling practitioners to understand and engage with non-speaking or pre-verbal children. All forms and templates can be downloaded from the companion website. This book was Highly Commended in the Happy and Healthy category at the Teach Early Years Awards 2023.

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Book SynopsisThe English language can be extremely confusing and illogical, especially for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who interpret meaning in a very literal way. Why should an announcement that cats and dogs are falling from the sky indicate heavy rain? And what have chickens got to do with being a coward?It's Raining Cats and Dogs is a witty and stylish insight into the mind of someone with an ASD. It beautifully illustrates why people with ASDs have problems understanding common phrases and idioms that others accept unquestioningly as part of everyday speech. The quirky drawings will entertain and inspire those on the spectrum, giving them the confidence to recognise figures of speech, feel less alienated and even use idioms themselves.The drawings will form instantly memorable references for those with ASDs to recall whenever they need to and will be helpful for anyone curious to understand the ASD way of thinking. They will enable people on the spectrum and their friends, families, teachers and colleagues to better understand and communicate with each other.

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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 SynopsisEllie likes lots of different things. She likes listening to music and making pizza. There are also things that Ellie enjoys doing in private, like touching her vagina.This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach girls and young women with autism or related conditions 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 girls and young women with autism or related conditions.Trade ReviewThese attractively illustrated books, with their clear, anatomically correct pictures and simple, unambiguous text, deal bravely with the aspects of sexuality that are challenging to teach and will facilitate discussion and learning. They will be a very welcome addition to the bookshelves of families who have an adolescent 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, psychologist

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Book SynopsisThis book presents original, empirical research that reframes how educators should consider autism and educational inclusion. Rebecca Wood carefully unpicks common misapprehensions about autism and how autistic children learn, and reconsiders what inclusion can and should mean for autistic learners in school settings. Drawing on research and interwoven with comments from autistic child and adult contributors throughout, the book argues that inclusion will only work if the ways in which autistic children think, learn, communicate and exhibit their understanding are valued and supported. Such an approach will benefit both the learner and the whole classroom. Considering topics such as the sensory environment, support, learning and cognition, school curriculums, communication and socialisation, this much needed book offers ideas and insight that reflect the practical side of day-to-day teaching and learning, and shows how thinking differently about autism and inclusion will equip teachers to effectively improve teaching conditions for the whole school.Trade ReviewDr Wood's highly readable book deserves to become a classic. It is unique in the ease with which it connects complex ideas about autism with practical ideas about how to make inclusion work. I have learned an enormous amount from this book, and whether you're a parent, a teacher or just interested in autism this book is a must. -- Gary Thomas, Professor of Inclusion and Diversity, University of BirminghamRebecca Wood has opened the door for any teacher who wants to do better for autistic pupils. The lived experience of autistic people is eloquently woven through her important research findings. I urge all educators to embrace the key messages in this book, your pupils and their parents will thank you for it. -- Charlene Tait, Deputy Chief Executive, Scottish AutismBeautifully written, in a highly accessible style, Inclusive Education for Autistic Children tackles vitally important and complex issues in education for autistic children. Dr Rebecca Wood's depth of experience and expertise in both education and autism sing from every page. The clear message is that inclusion is not inclusion unless it is designed for all pupils, and we should stop trying to change children and start changing our educational practices. The prominent inclusion of diverse autistic voices, from both children and adults, weaves through and enriches this book, which will be invaluable reading for all involved with autistic children and schools. -- Professor Francesca Happé FBA FMedSci, Director, SGDP Centre, King's College London and Ex-President, International Society for Autism Research

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Book SynopsisChildren and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require specialized teaching strategies when learning about puberty, sexuality and relationships. This professional resource offers practical teaching advice geared towards the needs of young people on the autism spectrum.Beginning with information on good practice, policy, teaching methods and recent research, the book then divides into key sex education topics that assist professionals in developing their own individualized and developmentally appropriate curricula. Covering issues of gender, public and private, puberty, hygiene, emotions, sex and more, each topic provides an overview of the difficulties that children with autism might experience, discussion and activity ideas and photocopiable resources including instructional stories, checklists and illustrations. The final section demonstrates how to respond to ongoing patterns of inappropriate behaviour and put together a behaviour plan.Aiming to explain and support the child's developing sexuality while also addressing crucial issues of safety, this book is a much-needed teaching manual for all professionals working with children and young adults with autism including educators in mainstream and special education, psychologists, therapists and social workers.Trade ReviewHartman demystifies the area of Relationships and Sexuality Education with this clear, comprehensive and respectful 'How To' manual. She maximises the potential for success by meeting every conceivable obstacle head on and providing detailed guidance and strategies that can be adapted to meet the individual person's needs. An excellent resource for teachers of pupils with ASD. -- Mary McKenna, Special Class Teacher for children with ASD, Scoil Mhuire, Ballyboden, IrelandHartman's very concise and easy-to-access book on sexuality and relationships moves its readers progressively through the issues surrounding Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated social concepts. This book is essential reading for professionals and families alike, because it's the first if its kind to include the wider understanding of relationships, as well as sexuality. For so long those of us living with ASC have been marginalised in this regard with so little attention being given to our legitimate needs. Frankly, firmly and with sincere but gentle understanding, Hartman addresses the usual concerns of being a sexual human being (or not as the case may be) with consideration to gender and ASC. I highly recommend this book to all interested parties whose commitment to our best is their uppermost conviction. -- Wendy Lawson, psychologist, counsellor, social worker and author of Sex, Sexuality and the Autism SpectrumWho knew there are so many things to consider when planning for sexuality and relationship instruction? Well, now we know. This book is an A to Z of what needs to be addressed and how to go about it in collaboration with parents. Great contribution to curricula for kids with ASDs! -- Rita Honan, PhD, RegPsychAFPsSI, BCBA-D, School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, IrelandThis book is gold. Anyone whose role it is to teach sexuality and relationship education to children and adolescents on the autism spectrum will find the answers to all their questions. Davida Hartman provides not only a convincing rationale for education in all aspects of sexuality, but also a wealth of straightforward and easy-to-apply teaching strategies. She includes references to the most up-to-date research in the area, and inspiring quotes from well-known ASD authors. She is reassuring, inclusive, positive and respectful. With this book on your shelf, you will be well equipped to teach a comprehensive, relevant and fun sexuality and relationship program to this important population of young people. -- Sarah Attwood, author of Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People with Asperger's SyndromeTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Author's Notes. Part I: Understanding. 1. Introduction. 2. Sexuality, Sexuality and Relationship Education & ASD: A Summary of the Research. 3. Understanding Sexual Behaviours in Children. 4. Teaching Tools and Recommendations. 5. Working with Parents. 6. Developing Sexuality and Relationship Education Policies and Procedures. Part II: Preventing. 7. Teach Gender. 8. Teach Body Parts and Fluids. 9. Teach Growing and Changes. 10. Teach Puberty. 11. Teach Appearance and Hygiene. 12. Teach Public and Private. 13. Teach Safety Skills. 14. Teach Sexual Health. 15. Teach Conception, Pregnancy and Birth. 16. Sexuality and Relationship Education in a Modern Age. Part III: Supporting. 17. Teach Emotional Understanding and Regulation. 18. Teach Sensory Sensitivities. 19. Masturbation. 20. Teach Relationships. 21. Dating, Intimate Relationships and Sex. 22. Teach Sense of Self. Part IV: Responding. 23. Responding to 'Inappropriate' Behaviours in the Area of Sexuality and Relationships. 24. Putting Together a Plan. Appendix A: Research Articles. Appendix B: Sexuality and Relationship Education Child Checklist. Appendix C: Sexuality and Relationship Education Organisation Checklist. Appendix D: Sexuality and Relationship Education Curriculum Plan. Appendix E: Functional Behaviour Assessment. Appendix F: UPSR Sexuality and Relationship Education: Individual Behaviour Plan. Appendix G: Illustrations. References. Recommended Reading and Resources.

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Book SynopsisEvery Cherry's Stories for your Senses is an innovative series that immerses the reader in stories using the five senses. The storylines act as guides to each environment and sensory descriptions engage readers in each world that is created.

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Book SynopsisDespite an increasing awareness of Developmental Language Disorder, there are very few tools available to help people understand and live with a diagnosis of DLD. DLD and Me is a functional, engaging resource for children and young people with DLD and the professionals and families that work with them. The book consists of an easy-to-follow, 12-week programme designed to help children and young people understand their strengths, what makes them different, what DLD is and how they can support their own communication in everyday life. Key features include: clearly worded session plans for therapists or education staff to follow; engaging visual resources to accompany the session plans, each available to photocopy and download; home sheets to keep families involved and informed; information sheets and training plans for parents and education staff; outcome measures to evaluate progress. This invaluable tool has been designed to be used by Speech and Language Therapists, teachers and other professionals or parents working with children and young people with DLD. Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 – Getting Started Chapter 3 – Session Plans and Resources

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Book SynopsisAutism is a bit like an ice-cream sundae. There are lots of ingredients that go into it. There are so many types of sundae glasses out there. Some are plain and simple, some are loud and proud! In fact, sundae glasses are a bit like people - we're all different. Because we all have different personalities, autism doesn't look the same in everybody.This picture-led book uses ice-cream sundae ingredients to represent various aspects of autism such as sensory differences, special interests or rigidity of thinking, explaining the different facets of autism in a neutral way. The reader can create their own individual 'ice-cream sundae' to illustrate their personal strengths and challenges, highlighting how it makes them unique and helping to build confidence and self-awareness. It includes colourful illustrations and workbook activities to help children cement their understanding of autism.Trade ReviewThe Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism weaves autism awareness and education through a clever and holistically sound format perfect for young readers. Great discussions and acceptance can grow from the sharing of this book! -- Liane Holliday-Willey, EdD Author of Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome and Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female LifeWhat a clever little book! It simplifies the complex world of autism in the tastiest of ways. -- Kathy Hoopmann, Author of All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Birds Have Anxiety

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children''s sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically.Ruby Hastings dreams of being a journalist when she's older, just like her idol Susie Starling. However, Ruby thinks she can't do this due to being dyspraxic. Will what people think of her condition stop her?Pages 54 and 55 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Book SynopsisFor all educators grades 3 and up, here is a proven ready-to-use resource that tailors writing experiences to the needs of any student having difficulty writing - even the most reluctant writer. Starting with simple words and progressing to sentences, paragraphs, reports, stories, and essays, Let''s Write! Takes into account all ability levels and learning styles to help each student achieve success. Basic to more advanced skills are presented sequentially in lessons that devote small amounts of time to four diverse tasks. The program provides over 200 activities and over 100 worksheets, and is organized into two parts: Part I - focuses on teaching the basic structures of written language in seven sections: Words, Sentences, Paragraphs, Research Reports, Book Reports, Stories, and Essays. Part II - offers a combination of specific skills development and opportunities for practice in nine sections: Grammar, Editing, Poetry, Literature Connection, Holidays, Letters, Using Table of ContentsAbout This Resource. How To Use This Program. PART ONE Word Writing. Sentence Writing. Paragraph Writing. Writing Research Reports. Writing Book Reports. Writing Stories. Writing Essays. PART TWO Grammar. Editing. Writing Poetry. The Literature Connection. Holidays. Writing Letters. Using The Newspaper. Integrating Writing With Real Life And The Rest Of The Curriculum 1. Gimmicks And Gags. Appendix A: List Ideas. Appendix B: Read Aloud Books. Read-Aloud Books.

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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 SynopsisNickola Wolf Nelson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP conducts research and has authored numerous research articles, books, and chapters on contextualized, interdisciplinary approaches to language and literacy assessment and intervention, including two prior editions of Childhood Language Disorders in Context: Infancy through Adolescence (Allyn & Bacon, 1994, 1998). Nelson is co-author of The Writing Lab Approach to Language Instruction and Intervention (Paul H. Brookes, 2004) and the forthcoming Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills.Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS Frontmatter Dedication page Preface Table of contents PART I. FRAMEWORKS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Chapter 1. A Framework for Guiding Evidence Based Practice Importance of asking good questions Contextualized assessment and intervention World Health Organization definitions Chapter 2. Speech, Language/Literacy, and Communication Speech, language (including literacy), and communication Five language parameters Content, form, and use Language levels and modalities Cultural-linguistic variation Chapter 3. Language/Literacy and Related Systems Theoretical accounts System theory Systems supporting language development PART II. POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND POPULATIONS Chapter 4. Policies and Practices Policies Clinical practices Categorization, diagnosis, and causation Testing and exclusionary factors in diagnosis Prevalence, prevention, and prognosis Chapter 5. Primary Disorders of Speech, Language, and Literacy Speech-sound disorders Language impairment Learning disability Spoken and written language associations and dissociations Chapter 6. Special Populations with Motor and Sensory Disorders Motor system impairment Auditory system impairment Visual system impairment Other sensory problems Chapter 7. Special Populations with Cognitive-Communicative Disorders Developmental disability Intellectual disability Autism spectrum disorders Acquired brain injury (including traumatic brain injury) Child abuse and neglect Interactive disorders of attention, emotion, and behavior PART III. ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION Chapter 8. Infant/Toddler Policies and Practices Policies and practices for infants and toddlers Comprehensive assessment for infants and toddlers Chapter 9. Infant/Toddler Intervention Prelinguistic organization to intentional communication Joint action routines and early play First words to two-word utterances Emergent narratives and literacy Chapter 10. Preschool Policies and Practices Policies and practices in the preschool years Comprehensive assessment in the preschool years Chapter 11. Preschool Intervention Sounds, words, and vocabulary concepts Sentence- and discourse level development Social interaction and play Emergent and early literacy Chapter 12. School-age Policies and Practices Policies and practices in the school-age years Comprehensive assessment in the school-age years Chapter 13. School-age Intervention Intervention scaffolding in the school-age years Discourse-level knowledge and skills Sentence-level knowledge and skills Word-level knowledge and skills Chapter 14. Interventions for Special Populations Comprehensive planning for comprehensive needs Preverbal to intentional communication Echolalia, challenging behaviors, and non-symbolic communication Intervention for children and adolescents with severe speech-production disorders AAC for children and adolescents with complex communication needs Intervention for sensory loss and central processing disorders Intervention for cognitive-communicative disorders Intervention for autism spectrum disorders Backmatter: Appendices for Part III. References Author Index (to be completed by Allyn & Bacon) Subject Index (to be completed by Allyn & Bacon) On line supports: Glossary Review and practice questions and key Observation tables

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Book SynopsisExamines the rhetorical practices that generate and sustain discrimination against disabled people. Demonstrates how ableist values, knowledge, and ways of seeing pervade Western culture and influence social institutions such as law, sport, and religion.Trade Review“Cherney shows how the powerful but mostly invisible rhetoric of ableism shapes beliefs about disability. Carefully argued case studies—from The Exorcist, to the cochlear implant debate, to the Casey Martin controversy—illustrate how ableism operates through the warrants of ‘deviance is evil,’ ‘normal is natural,’ ‘body is able’ and across epistemic, ideological, and visual dimensions. They form the heart of the book, making it accessible and engaging for use in an undergraduate rhetoric or disability studies course.”—Cynthia Lewiecki-Wilson,coeditor of Embodied Rhetorics: Disability in Language and Culture“As illustrated in this rich examination of ableism in Western society, ableism’s tendency to adapt to different time periods and zeitgeists while naturalizing itself through rhetorical repetition means that Cherney’s study heralds a new field of inquiry that takes ableism, geographical specificity, and rhetoric as its nexus.”—Dominique Salas The Quarterly Journal of SpeechTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments1. The Rhetorical Dimensions of Ableism2. Fearing Disability and the Possession Narrative3. Ableism and the Cochlear Implant Debate4. Sport as Ableist Institution5. A Rhetorical Model of Disability Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisExamines the rhetorical practices that generate and sustain discrimination against disabled people. Demonstrates how ableist values, knowledge, and ways of seeing pervade Western culture and influence social institutions such as law, sport, and religion.Trade Review“Cherney shows how the powerful but mostly invisible rhetoric of ableism shapes beliefs about disability. Carefully argued case studies—from The Exorcist, to the cochlear implant debate, to the Casey Martin controversy—illustrate how ableism operates through the warrants of ‘deviance is evil,’ ‘normal is natural,’ ‘body is able’ and across epistemic, ideological, and visual dimensions. They form the heart of the book, making it accessible and engaging for use in an undergraduate rhetoric or disability studies course.”—Cynthia Lewiecki-Wilson,coeditor of Embodied Rhetorics: Disability in Language and Culture“As illustrated in this rich examination of ableism in Western society, ableism’s tendency to adapt to different time periods and zeitgeists while naturalizing itself through rhetorical repetition means that Cherney’s study heralds a new field of inquiry that takes ableism, geographical specificity, and rhetoric as its nexus.”—Dominique Salas The Quarterly Journal of SpeechTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments1. The Rhetorical Dimensions of Ableism2. Fearing Disability and the Possession Narrative3. Ableism and the Cochlear Implant Debate4. Sport as Ableist Institution5. A Rhetorical Model of Disability Notes Bibliography 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 SynopsisFor any adult with specific learning difficulties, going to college or university can be a challenge. From study skills to budgeting, from cooking to relationships, Amanda Kirby identifies routes to success in both education and socially. At the heart of How To Succeed with Specific Learning Difficulties at College and University is its practical approach to provide information and advice that is easy to access and to use.Drawing on decades of practical, professional and academic experience, Amanda Kirby provides solutions that are very accessible. How To Succeed with Specific Learning Difficulties at College and University provides opportunities for further reading and directs you to relevant apps and websites. Prior to Amanda Kirby's book, helpful information was very difficult to obtain; now, having this information all in one place is like a gold mine.How To Succeed with Specific Learning Difficulties at College and University covers:- Preparing for College and University- Getting

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an introduction to the autism spectrum and explores some of the theories and research which help in understanding the characteristics of young children who may be on the autism spectrum and the likely impact on their development and learning. It offers in-depth information on some of the key features which can lead to a child being diagnosed with autism and discusses the diversity of the spectrum, as well as presenting information on available screening tools. The book considers the main areas of difficulties that children with autism display - social interaction, social communication, and imagination and play - and explores the role that early years practitioners have in supporting the child and helping them to develop appropriate communication and social skills. As well as advice on key aspects of early years practice such as working with parents, other professionals and preparing the children for the move to primary school, there are specific chapters on the pTable of ContentsIntroduction to autism spectrumIdentifying and getting a diagnosisWorking with familiesSocial interactionCommunicationPlay and flexible thinkingSensory issuesBehaviour difficultiesWorking with other professionalsMoving to primary school

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2017 IDEC Book Award, 2017 EDRA Great Places Award (Book Category), 2017 American Society of Interior Designers Joel Polsky Prize and the 2016 International Interior Design Association TXOK Research AwardDesigning for Autism Spectrum Disorders explains the influence of the natural and man-made environment on individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other forms of intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Drawing on the latest research in the fields of environmental psychology and education, the authors show you how architecture and interior spaces can positively influence individuals with neurodiversities by modifying factors such as color, lighting, space organization, textures, acoustics, and ventilation. Now you can design homes, therapeutic environments, work environments, and outdoor spaces to encourage growth and learning for the projected 500,000 children with ASD (in the United States alone) who are expected to Table of ContentsDedications. List of Figures. Acknowledgments. Part 1: Beginnings 1. Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 2. Theories Influencing Design for ASD 3. Human-Environment Interaction 4. Perception, Cognition, and Sensation Part 2: Designing for the Senses 5. Sight 6. Auditory 7. Touch/Tactile 8. Proprioception/Vestibular Part 3: Designing Realistic Environments 9. Design Considerations for Autism Spectrum Disorders 10. Learning Environments 11. Home Environments 12. Work Environments 13. Therapeutic Environments 14. Connections to the Outdoors Glossary. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisWritten by one of the UK's leading experts in ADHD, OâReganâs Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD is an invaluable resource offering practical and effective strategies for managing the difficult and often disruptive symptoms of ADHD in the classroom setting. Alongside the accessible and user-friendly resources that have made the first edition so valued, this second edition offers: A greater number of case studies addressing the key issues surrounding ADHD in education Up-to-date information and advice regarding medication and behavioural strategies Specific advice on recognising and managing ADHD in girls and adults Chapters in this book explore topics such as recognising and managing ADHD behaviour; working with parents of children with ADHD; whole school approaches to ADHD; and professional development for teachers and assistants. With accompanying assessment and management resources including the CAST (Child ADHD Screening Tool), this is an essential tool for teachers, SENCOs, behavioural management staff and senior leaders.Table of Contents1. Why is the issue of ADHD so important? 2. When is it ADHD? 3. How can we manage to ADHD behaviour? 4. How can we help non-traditional learners to access the curriculum? 5. Whole school approaches 6. How does medication help? 7. Are there any addtional options for managing ADHD? 8. How can teachers work with parents of children with ADHD? 9. How can transitions be made less problematic? 10. Professional development for teachers and assistants

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and practical resource is a second volume to the highly influential Dysfluency Resource Book (2010). It brings together the very latest developments in the field of stammering and dysfluency in adults and teenagers and builds upon some of the approaches explored in the Dysfluency Resource Book. The book draws on the expert knowledge of contributors from a wide range of fields, such as specialist speech and language therapy, education, psychology and youth work, with a focus on presenting practical guidance for those working in this complex area.This valuable resource: Has chapters exploring the latest clinical developments, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and narrative therapy. Provides in-depth discussion of some established therapeutic practices, including avoidance-reduction therapy and group work. Offers concrete application to theory, both the social and medical models, guiding the reader on how to intTrade ReviewKnown for her honesty, integrity and leading authority in the field of dysfluency, Trudy Stewart, together with highly respected collaborators, weaves this collage of exciting topics into a collection of valuable chapters. The passion, dedication and expertise of each author is reflected in every chapter.In clear and practical language, the book provides an insight into new approaches and offers inspiration and reflection whether you are a student, a clinician or a fluency specialist looking for interesting approaches to spark new ideas. This book is on my bookshelf and should be required reading for anyone interested in fluency disorders. What a wonderful supplementary text to the Dysfluency Resource Book. It is truly a wonderful piece of art!Dr. Joseph Agius, European Fluency Specialist, University of Malta/ ECSF, author of iOS app ‘Fluency Smart Intervention Strategy’This book covers hot topics that all speech-language therapists need to understand if they want to make a difference in the lives of people who stammer. It contains expert advice written by world-renowned clinicians who provide critical insights about both basic clinical procedures and advanced helping skills for working with people who stammer. With chapters on key aspects of service delivery, counseling methods, and the clinical process, readers will learn new ways of improving their therapy with people who stammer and gain deep insights into the experience of stammering. They will also learn about key skills, such as mindfulness approaches, that can help them in their own lives, as well!Chapters are clearly written and easily accessible for novice and advanced therapists. This book should become an indispensable companion for speech-language therapists seeking to help people who stammer.J. Scott Yaruss, Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University, Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Table of ContentsChapter 1: The art and practice of being a clinician working with individuals who stammer. Chapter 2: Service delivery. Chapter 3: Stammering and voice Chapter 4: Narrative practice: Identifying and changing problem stories about stammering. Chapter 5: Avoidance reduction therapy. Chapter 6: Integrating mindfulness into therapy with people who stammer. Chapter 7: Integrating acceptance and commitment therapy into stammering therapy. Chapter 8: Working together: the power of the therapeutic group Chapter 9: Working with self-help groups.

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Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking book gives an accessible overview and synthesis of current knowledge of relevance to the development of excellence in autism education. By situating understandings of autism within a bio-psycho-social-insider' framework, the book offers fresh insights and new ways of thinking that bring together global pedagogic practice, research, policy, and the insider perspective.Guldberg critiques current notions of Evidence-Based Practice and suggests ways of bridging the research-practice gap. She explores the interrelationship between inclusive principles, distinctive group learning needs and the individual needs of the child or young person. Eight principles of good autism practice provide a helpful framework for how education settings and practitioners can adapt classroom environments and teaching so that autistic children and young people can thrive.Written for anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of autistic pupils, DeveloTrade ReviewDeveloping Excellence in Autism Practice is essential reading for anyone who is interested in supporting educational best practice and outcomes for children and young people on the autism spectrum. Guldberg skilfully straddles a range of perspectives and offers a powerful and balanced critique on much current thinking about research and practice. The book is written and structured in a clear and accessible way by posing, and addressing, key questions for research and practice throughout. This powerful and practical guide will rapidly become a ‘go to’ book for the field. - Sarah Parsons, Professor of Autism and Inclusion, University of Southampton, UK"Karen Guldberg skilfully weaves together contemporary knowledge about autism and insights from autistic people into a comprehensive framework for good autism education practice. Her extensive knowledge of the field is presented in an accessible and informative way. This perceptive book will be an essential guide for education practitioners seeking to develop collaborative, respectful and child focused inclusive practice for autistic children and young people." - Caroline Bond, Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsPART 1 Current evidence and knowledge from different domains in autism studies: implications for educationPrefaceChapter 1 IntroductionOverviewKey questionIntroductionThe key questions this book addressesSummaryRecommended readingChapter 2 The bio-psycho-social-insider modelOverviewKey questionsIntroductionModels of disabilityThe bio-psycho-social modelSummaryRecommended readingChapter 3: Contributions from biology and the medical domainOverviewKey questionsIntroductionDiagnostic criteriaThe diagnostic processBroader health issues in autismInter-professionalismThe strengths and positive aspects of autismSummaryRecommended readingChapter 4 Contributions from psychologyOverviewKey questionsIntroductionDevelopmental psychology and psychosocial interventionsPsychosocial interventionsBehavioural psychologyPsychosocial interventions and practical approachesCore components of effective interventionsSummaryRecommended readingChapter 5 Learning from autistic perspectivesOverviewKey questionIntroductionThe neurodiversity movementCriticism of the neurodiversity movementImplications for educationSummaryRecommended readingChapter 6 Contributions from the social sciencesOverviewKey questionIntroductionThe macro systemThe microsystem: the family, peers and school experiencesSummaryRecommended readingChapter 7 Evidence-Informed PracticeOverviewKey questionsIntroductionThe evidence base from research studiesThe research-practice gapBridging the gapFrom evidence based to evidence informed practiceThe need for new methodologiesSummaryRecommended readingPART 2 Inclusive practice and distinctive pedagogies for autistic pupilsChapter 8 Inclusion and inclusive pedagogyOverviewKey questionsInclusive education: more than a locational issueWhat does inclusion mean in practice?PedagogyDimensions of pedagogySummaryRecommended readingChapter 9 Inclusive pedagogy for autistic children and young peopleOverviewKey questionsIntroductionTeaching as interconnection between curriculum (what), pedagogy (how) and rationale (whyCurrent guidelines in autism educationThe distinctive group differences of autistic childrenImplications for the curriculumMethodsSummaryRecommended readingChapter 10 Eight principles of good autism practice in educationOverviewKey questionsIntroductionPrinciple One: Understanding the strengths, interests and challenges of the autistic child and young personPrinciple Two: Enabling the voice of the autistic child and young person to contribute to and influence decisionsPrinciple Three: Collaboration with parents and caregivers of autistic children and young peoplePrinciple Four: Workforce development to support children and young people on the autism spectrumPrinciple Five: Leadership and Management that promotes and embeds good autism practicePrinciple Six: An ethos and environment that fosters social inclusion for children and young people on the autism spectrumPrinciple Seven: Targeted support and measuring progress of children and young people on the autism spectrumPrinciple Eight: Adapting the curriculum, teaching and learning to promote wellbeing and success for children and young people on the autism spectrumSummaryRecommended readingChapter 11 Professional developmentOverviewKey questionIntroductionThe Autism Education Trust programmePedagogyBringing different elements of the community togetherOutcomesInternational implications: case studies from Greece and ItalySummaryRecommended readingChapter 12 The scholarly practitionerOverviewKey questionIntroductionCommunity engaged scholarship and researchThe scholar practitionerWhat skills do scholar practitioner need?Towards communities of practiceHow can we move forward?References

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Book SynopsisSensory motor activities are crucial for children to learn from their environment. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this revised edition is a complete package of tried-and-tested sensory motor activities for children, covering basic movements, interoception, sensory and body awareness and early visual perceptual skills. Providing an overview of the sensory systems, the authors offer practical strategies for parents/carers and practitioners to link knowledge to practice when communicating and engaging with a child. The authors present both familiar and novel activity ideas, explaining how they provide sensory stimulation to the relevant sensory systems and may help to support the childâs development, sensory processing and regulation levels. New material includes: greater emphasis on understanding the sensory systems and how they link to the activities a brand new chapter on interoception revised recording methods, including Goal Attainment Scaling as an outcome tool an expanded list of activities. Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development, 2nd edition is an essential text for all parents/carers and practitioners who use sensory motor activities in a playful way to help the development of children with a range of needs. It will be valuable reading for those working with children who do not initiate movement, who require help with their movement, who need to refine their movement, who need encouragement or motivation to engage in purposeful movements, or those who need activities to provide sensory stimulation.Trade ReviewPraise for the First Edition:"This manual is a useful resource for parents, carers and paediatric occupational therapy departments." - British Journal of Occupational Therapy"This positive book encourages all people working with a child to have fun and shows that one activity can be used to achieve several aims...would be a good addition to any paediatric department." - Therapy Weekly "The idea for the manual is excellent and it is a useful book to have in ay department..." - Sensor Net"The book is full of good examples, thus providing stimulation and practical ideas of how to use the activities/ideas given." - NAPOT "This book would be a useful addition to every paediatric therapy bookshelf." - Physiotherapy"It is always a pleasure to see a book which aims to take the mystique out of treatment" - Bulletin "This book would be an excellent addition to any library, giving a well thought out and coherent approach to those children requiring assistance with sensory development." - UK Federation for Conductive Education "The manual is a practical guide for the carer or the newly trained practitioner in Sensory Motor Activities for early development." - The Laban Guild Quarterly Magazine"This is a practical and easy to read non-academic spiral bound book." - Senior Occupational TherapistPraise for the Second Edition:"This is a very useful and practical overview of developmentally appropriate activities, with worked examples, reflective activities and a very thorough overview of the sensory systems and how they link to activities. The illustrations support the reader’s understanding of the activities and the spiral bound format aids its use in practical situations and in moving between sections." - Mary Mountstephen, SEN MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Working with the child, parents/carers and practitioners Chapter 2 Introducing the sensory systems and interoception Chapter 3 Stimulating sensory and body awareness Chapter 4 Encouraging basic movement Chapter 5 Promoting hand skills Chapter 6 Encouraging spatial and early visual perceptual skills Chapter 7 Working in groups Chapter 8 Using creative activities

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Book SynopsisMultisensory rooms are widely used across the country in schools, care settings, hospitals and homes. Even settings such as football stadiums and airports are installing multisensory environments. Nevertheless, a significant lack of effective research has led to a sense of unease around sensory rooms. This crucial book explores the use of multisensory rooms in order to ease that anxiety; taking the mystery out of multisensory rooms, and supporting the reader to reflect and make the most out of their space.Key features include: Guidance on creating sensory spaces on any budget, to suit any level of need. An overview of the history of multisensory rooms, and a detailed exploration of the actual way in which the rooms are used today. A framework for evaluating existing practices and equipment, in order to maximise the potential of the room. A focus on the practitioner as the most important piece of equipment' iTrade Review"Whether you already have a multisensory room at your place of work or home, or you are considering using one, then this book is for you. It is not always a comfortable read, but it is definitely timely and, hopefully, the start of a new move towards bringing the magic back into multisensory rooms." Mary Atkinson, co-founder of the Story Massage Programme Table of ContentsSection One Section Two Section Three Section Four Section Five Discussion Conclusion References

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Book SynopsisThe fully revised second edition of this easy-to-use resource introduces the sensory differences autistic children may face, and explores how these differences can affect their ability to make sense of the world. It is invaluable in helping those adults working with autistic children to identify the possible triggers for the child's behaviour and consider it through a sensory lens.Children have varying sensory needs so the book offers both a wealth of enjoyable activities for sensory exploration and play, whilst also providing suggestions for strategies and ideas that can be used at home or in school to create an autism-friendly environment. This book: Highlights the possible link between behaviours that challenge and sensory difficulties for autistic children. Provides practical and accessible resources, helping parents, carers and practitioners to gain a greater understanding of sensory differences. InclTrade ReviewThe world we all share is overwhelming and at times, underwhelming for some! This book beautifully illustrates how to aid connection for these scenarios, both with the external world and the inner world of interoception. Building connection so emotional regulation can occur is the only way to build healthy and happy individuals. Dr. Wenn Lawson – Autistic adult, psychologist & author My autistic son’s sensory difficulties were severe when he was young and had a big impact on his learning. I completed the sensory questionnaire in this book which I found easy to do and enlightening. I felt I understood him better and realised the importance for sensory play which was supported by his school. Now as a young adult his sensory difficulties have much less impact on his daily life and do not stop him experiencing new activities. This book is easy to read, gives guidance to parents and practical examples/strategies - a must read for any parent of an autistic child. Jackie Powell – parent & Makaton tutor Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Understanding Autism Chapter 2: Sensory Differences and Autism Chapter 3: Creating a Sensory Profile of the Child Chapter 4: Understanding the Needs of the Individual Child Chapter 5: Creating a Sensory Supportive Environment Chapter 6: Fun Activities for the Sensory Seeking Child Chapter 7: Resources

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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 revised and updated second edition of Working with Children's Language has been created to support practitioners who work with young children with delayed language acquisition.Rooted in a developmental theory of language learning, it covers topics such as attention control and listening, the role of play, verbal comprehension and the acquisition of spoken expressive language. Each chapter offers a straightforward overview of current research relating to the specific language skill before introducing a wealth of targeted games and activities that can help support the development of those skills.Key features include: A structured approach to language learning that can be followed as a programme or adapted for informal use by individual practitioners. Accessible activities, games and ideas suitable for small group or individual intervention, linked to specific aims based on developmental norms. Photocopiable and downloadable resources, incTable of ContentsIntroduction Early Communication Skills Attention Control and Listening Skills The Role of Play The Development of Verbal Comprehension The Acquisition of Expressive Language Summary of Developmental Stages Photocopiable Images Resources Useful Addresses Bibliography

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Book SynopsisWith Music in Mind supports parents and professionals as they use music to enhance the lives of children with neurodegenerative disease including vision impairment. Illustrated cards outline practical activities, using an ability-led model to encourage active participation in music and sound-making at the different stages of neurodegenerative disease. In a portable format, with accessible language designed for non-specialists, this innovative resource empowers parents and professionals to use music pedagogically, therapeutically and recreationally in day-to-day life with their child. The activities cover two broad areas: Music activities. These follow the Sounds of Intent framework of musical development, to focus on music itself and for its own sake. These include listening, playing and singing, and making music with others. Beyond music activities. These explore ways of engaging with music to promote wider develo

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Book SynopsisThis compelling choose your own adventure story and accompanying teacher resource have been created to develop the social skills of autistic children aged 8-12. The reader takes on the role of the main character who finds themselves trapped in Tudor England and, confronted by challenging social situations and decisions that could help or hinder the narrative, must solve a mystery to get home. Circumstances throughout the narrative are linked to accompanying worksheets in the teacher resource that explore topics such as wellbeing, teamwork, managing conflict and processing information. Suitable for use in small groups or 1:1, the programme is flexible in design, allowing the facilitator to respond to the needs of each child.Key features of this set include: An engaging illustrated interactive story that places the reader at the heart of the narrative, encouraging discussion and creating moments for deeper thinking and self-reflection Photocopiable and downloadable worksheets divided into sections focused on âMaking Sense of my Worldâ and âConnecting with Othersâ A gentle and fun approach to social skills development, this is an invaluable resource for anybody looking to support students aged 8-12 as they build an understanding of the complexities of social dynamics. Although created with autistic girls in mind, it can be used with students of different genders and adapted for their needs.

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Book SynopsisCommunication at the Heart of the School introduces a simple, practical approach for communication development in schools, with a specific focus on children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The tried-and-tested framework offers a shared approach to communication development between teachers and speech and language therapists, moving through three crucial stages: the communication assessment, the communication pathway and the classroom environment. It provides a clear structure for the role of each professional and explains how they contribute to every aspect of the childâs communication development. Key features include: A communication pathway that follows a yearly cycle of assessment, plan and intervention, identifying specific communication needs and offering advice on creating communication-friendly environments A focus on the shared vision of teachers and speech and language therapists, creating a united and team-led approach to communication development, ensuring that both therapists and teachers feel supported in tackling complex communication challenges effectively Photocopiable and downloadable assessment forms for accurately measuring outcomes in a time-friendly and accessible way Underpinned by the Communication and Cognitive Framework currently used by teachers, speech and language therapists and families, this resource offers a complete package of communication support. It is an essential tool for speech and language therapists and teachers supporting children communicating at early developmental levels. Trade Review'Throughout the book the author’s experience and dedication to both the children in their care and their colleagues, shines through. From the careful explanation of the framework, how to assess and build meaningful individual plans, to creating successful communicative and learning classrooms, this book is clear; it inspires and it is inclusive.'Clare Latham, MRCSLT'Communication at the Heart of the School is really accessible and, from the perspective of a school leader wanting an inclusive approach, it is very straightforward. CATHS could be easily implemented into any School Improvement Plan.' Lisa Leonard, Head Teacher The Chiltern SchoolTable of ContentsWorking Together The Framework Assessment The Pathway to Successful Intervention Communication Rich Classrooms Specialist Intervention Putting Communication at the Heart of the School into Practice

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Book SynopsisThe development of entrepreneurial abilities in people with dyslexia is a subject of great interest. It has gained increasing importance in economically difficult times because of its potential for the development of new business opportunities. This book brings together contributions from researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs with dyslexia, investigating this subject from many perspectives. Is there something different in the profile of a person with dyslexia that supports the development of entrepreneurship? This book aims to draw out key themes which can be used in education to motivate, mentor, and create the business leaders of tomorrow. It offers a fundamental text for this area of study with a comprehensive, international examination of its topic. It includes views by new and established international writers and researchers, providing up-to-date perspectives on entrepreneurship, dyslexia, and education. It is accessible to read, to understand, and to learn from, anTable of ContentsPart I. Entrepreneurship. 1. An Award-Winning Entrepreneur: Sharon Hewitt. 2. Documenting the Role of UK Agricultural Colleges in Propagating the Farming-Dyslexia-Entrepreneurship Nexus. 3. Dyslexia, Entrepreneurship, and Education in Singapore. 4. Entrepreneurship, Dyslexia, and the Modern World: A Positive Psychology Approach. 5. Dyslexia, Entrepreneurship, and Transition to Decent Work. 6. Towards a Dyslexia Superpower: Reflections on the Year in the Life of a Dyslexic Professor of Entrepreneurship. Part II. Dyslexia. 7. Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship: A Theoretical Perspective. 8. Dyslexia, Trauma, and Traits for Success. 9. Multi-Sided Dyslexia: The Age of the Entrepreneurs With New Reading Abilities. Part III. 10. Entrepreneurship Education and Dyslexia: Pedagogies and a Pilot Study. 11. Developing Entrepreneurs with Dyslexia Through Higher Education (HE) in Wales. 12. Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG): A New Way of Understanding the Experience of Successful People With Dyslexia. 13. Dyslexia and Entrepreneurship Education: What do Students who Study in Higher Education (HE) Say?. Conclusion: The Experience of Entrepreneurs With Dyslexia

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Book SynopsisThe complexity of speech and language disorders can be daunting in a monolingual context. When working with a bilingual child assessment and intervention may appear to be even more complicated. In this book Sean Pert provides the reader with the tools needed to overcome this perception and develop skills in working in a language that they donât share with the client. By adopting a home language first approach the book discusses how to: identify diversity from disorder introduce effective approaches in line with the best clinical practice work successfully alongside interpreters make assessments and plan interventions set goals for therapy. At the heart of the text is the therapist creating essential partnerships with parents and truly valuing the bilingualism, culture and identity of the child. This leads to better outcomes, not only in speech, language and communication, but also in self-esteem, mental health, social participation and educational and employment success. The book concludes with a handy toolkit of resources including quizzes, case studies and printable extras making it the perfect resource for both experienced and newly qualified practitioners with bilingual and multilingual children in their care.Trade Review"For many practitioners, working with bilingual children can seem daunting. This book goes a long way towards dispelling such worries by providing detailed practical information and guidance on how to proceed while also giving clear explanations as to why certain approaches should be taken. Examples of assessment pro-formas, questionnaires and charts (for example for working out the amount of interpreter time needed) are provided which should be invaluable. Additionally, it is recognised that many SLTs will work in situations where providing an equitable service is challenging; the book empowers practitioners to fight for necessary resources within the context of current societal issues around diversity, equality, and racism." - Carolyn Letts, Senior Research Investigator, Newcastle University, https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ecls/people/profile/carolynletts.html"This timely and important book should be read by all paediatric Speech and Language Therapists/Speech Pathologists in practice and in training. In "Working with Children Experiencing Speech and Language Disorders in a Bilingual Context: A home language approach" Dr Sean Pert provides extensive and highly practical advice for clinical practice covering issue of assessment, diagnosis and intervention in language and speech sound disorders. Importantly this book unpacks aspects of best practice which are rarely documented, such as working with interpreters and the use of AAC for languages other than English when many systems and devices are designed with English only in mind.Perhaps most important however is the powerful challenge Dr Pert poses our profession to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth that much of our current practice for bilingual families is systematically and institutionally racist. Together with an analysis of the barriers which need to be overcome and a call for anti-racist and culturally inquisitive practice this book provides the profession with a platform and tools to move forward towards equity and social justice for children experiencing Speech and Language Disorders in a Bilingual Context." - Cristina McKean, BSc MSc PhD, Professor of Child Language Development and Disorders, Newcastle University"The publication of this book is timely and urgent, as it presents an accessible tool for working in a bilingual context, reflecting on the interaction between the needs of our society and the requirement for SLT services to develop and evolve. This book is an essential resource for SLT courses and for clinicians developing extra training and extra materials." - Maria Garraffa, Associate Professor in Speech and Language Therapy, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, UKTable of ContentsList of contributorsList of tablesList of figuresPrefaceAcknowledgementsList of acronyms and abbreviations Introduction Definitions and terminologyDifferentiating language disorder from language differenceWorking alongside interpretersTranslation protocolLanguage assessment and intervention in home languageSpeech sound disorder in a bilingual contextAlternative and augmentative communicationAuthors: Lizzie Sadiku, AAC ConsultantKatherine Small, AAC ConsultantSuzanne Martin, AAC ConsultantCultural inquisitiveness and the bilingual service delivery checklistBarriers to working with bilingual children and how to overcome themAuthors:Dr Carol StowResources

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