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Book SynopsisAutism and Mental Well-being in Higher Education 2nd edition looks into the fact that, too often, autistic students and those with mental health needs struggle with higher education, often dropping out of courses because they do not receive the informed support that would help them to succeed. This much-needed manual addresses the provision of effective support via mentoring in order to build students' confidence and enable them to take control of their lives. Beautifully illustrated, this unique publication is written for those with a neurodivergent perspective, and brings together ideas and activities tried and tested among an array of students. It encourages students to take control of mentoring and study skills sessions by signposting them to topics which they wish to address, while also providing a useful framework and resources for mentors and tutors in higher education. It includes clear information about what constitutes mentoring, as well as coverage of academic study skills, highlighting key points for attention and discussion. In particular, the manual addresses specific issues raised by many autistic individuals and those with mental health needs, and through its activities and resources, it provides a toolkit of coping strategies that can be tailored to individuals. Finally, it covers elements of independent living with which many individuals struggle, and which have been raised in various forms by students with whom the author has worked. Following the success of the first edition of this book it was apparent that new chapters needed to be added to better reflect diversity and to acknowledge the prevalence of sexual violence on campus. With this in mind, Chapter 13 is on gender and explores such issues as identity, disclosure, pronouns, name change and transitioning. The second new chapter, Chapter 14, addresses issues experienced by many individuals from BAME communities, such as acceptance within their own culture, language barriers, obtaining a diagnosis, tokenism and inclusion of BAME voices within higher education. The third additional chapter (15) addresses sexual violence, whether it has happened prior to university or during studies and on or off campus. This chapter discusses processing and communicating what has happened and support options available.Trade ReviewWhat a fantastic resource this is for those interested in how to support autistic students and for autistic students wanting excellent information around how to navigate University. Susy's writing may very well prove, for some, to make the difference between succeeding at university and not. A superb book which should be read by anyone at university involved with autistic students, and stocked by all universities so it's available for their autistic students. Dr Luke Beardon, Senior Lecturer in Autism, Sheffield Hallam University; Getting the most out of university life and study can be a challenge for many students. It is also a challenge for universities in terms of providing accessibility and flexibility that takes account of diversity within the student group. Based on her years of insider experience supporting autistic students, Susy Ridout provides a handbook that is equally useful for students and those providing mentorship or support. It combines the everyday and the practical with a sophisticated theoretical underpinning that recognises the inter-related issues of neurodiversity and intersectionality. This challenges the more traditional disability paradigm in which autism (and by implication) autistic people are seen as a problem, and solutions are seen in terms of autistic people having to accommodate to and fit in with social, sensory and learning environments which are profoundly unsuitable and oppressive. Professor Jerry Tew, Mental Health and Social Work, Director of Family Potential Research Centre and Head of Education, School of Social Policy at the University of BirminghamTable of ContentsContent: Part 1: University life and support for autistic students and students with mental health needs (mentoring and academic support) Part 2: Exploring autism or mental well-being related issues with or without your mentor Part 3: Being Independent

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

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Sunday Times bestsellers One Child and Ghost Girl comes a heartbreaking story of a boy trapped in silence and the teacher who rescued him.Trade Review"Torey Hayden deserves the kind of respect I can't give many people. She isn't valuable, she's incredible. The world needs more like Torey Hayden." Boston Globe “A story rich in reasons for hope.” Publisher’s Weekly “A skilful storyteller… Torey Hayden writes vividly about the challenges and frustrations of working with disturbed children.” Washington Post Book World

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Book SynopsisLife story work is a term often used to describe an approach that helps looked after and adopted children to talk and learn about their life experiences with the help of a trusted adult. This book is an essential step-by-step guide for carers and professionals seeking to carry out life story work with a traumatised or vulnerable child in their care.Underpinned by positive psychology and drawing on up-to-date research and real-life practice, the book offers a sound theoretical understanding of life story work as well as a practical and easy-to-use programme of sessions. Each session covers the equipment and information needed, a consideration of who is best placed to carry out the work, and answers to commonly raised questions. Also discussed are age-appropriate approaches and ideas for extending each session into other activities and methods to make it more feasible for life story work to be a shared activity between two or three adults who know the child well.This booTrade Review"A useful and practical book that describes a gentle approach (which is both simple and sophisticated) which is likely to in-fill emotional holes in the life history of a young person who is likely to have been maltreated."Dr R. J. (Sean) Cameron."A useful and practical book that describes a gentle approach (which is both simple and sophisticated) which is likely to in-fill emotional holes in the life history of a young person who is likely to have been maltreated."Dr R. J. (Sean) Cameron, writer and psychologist.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction A narrative approach to life story work Research around the effectiveness of using a narrative approach How to use this book Session one: establishing the ground rules and feelings cards Session two: The Tree of Life (part A) Session three: the tree of life (part B) Session four: A map of all the places you have lived Session five: Birth certificate Sessions six and seven: Co-constructing the story so far Session eight: Stones in a jar, acknowledging different types of memories Session nine: Origami hearts: Celebrating people who have had a positive impact Session ten: The Team of Life, part 1: Values Session eleven: Team of life part 2: Identifying their team and goals Session twelve: Team of life part 3: Tackling problems Session thirteen: Therapeutic stories References Appendix one: tree outline Appendix two: strength cards Appendix Three: feelings cards Appendix Four: Jar of stones activity Appendix five: team of life, football pitch outline

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Book SynopsisWinner, Canadian Museums Association’s Outstanding Achievement in Audience OutreachHonourable Mention, Canadian Museums Association’s Outstanding Achievement in ResearchArt has the potential to bring us together and create lasting connections. As humans, we have a universal need to express ourselves, find meaning, and experience a sense of belonging in our communities.In 2006, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Autism Nova Scotia partnered to develop a recreational art program that provided a safe and supportive environment for participants to express themselves creatively. In these classes, artists work in collaboration with autism support specialists and volunteers to provide meaningful and positive art experiences for children and young adults on the autism spectrum.Autism Arts showcases the collaborative nature and profound impact of the program. Featuring interviews with participants and their families, facilitators, and therapists and autism support specialists, this unique resource gathers reflections, stories, and feedback; documents workshops, representative artworks, and visual stories of social interactions; and reflects on the role museums and galleries can play in inclusion.Richly illustrated and accompanied with real-life stories, curriculum choices, and lesson plans, Autism Arts invites the reader both to celebrate and to share in the optimism and promise inclusive programming holds for all of us.Trade Review“The book, laden with images of participants making art in the gallery’s studio as well as some of the work they have created, is a useful primer for other organizations considering such a program. It also highlights feel-good moments, describing how the program encouraged social interactions and friendships amidst creative exploration.” -- Portia Priegert * Galleries West *

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Book SynopsisChildren with autistic spectrum disorders have unique learning styles, or autistic learning disabilities. These pose unique challenges to parents seeking the best educational path for their autistic child, and for educators shaping educational programs for children with autism and related disorders.In Helping Children with Autism Learn, Dr Siegel, a developmental psychologist and director of a large university clinic for autistic children, provides concrete guidance for dealing with these challenges. The book not only enumerates the autistic learning disabilities, but critiques all of the available educational programs for these children, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of each program and the appropriateness of a program for specific disabilities.Helping Children with Autism Learn is structured so that the parent and teacher can use it as a program planner and can evaluate the success and appropriateness of each strategy, refining the program as necessary. Key areas of conceTrade Review"Besides writing in an accessible and often lighthearted style, Siegel has established an excellent and clearly defined structure for each chapter, providing a concise overview, thorough descriptions, and conclusions that help bridge the gap between readers with different backgrounds and familiarity with ASD."--Library Journal (starred review)"Excels at showing what parents and educators need to do to reach autistic children. She includes a valuable section on having successful individualized educational programs (IEPs), the standard for children with special needs."--Library Journal (Collection Development for Autism)"This book contains an abundance of clearly written, easy to understand information for educating the child with autism."--Temple Gradin, author of Thinking in Pictures"This is a very positive book--sensitive to the dilemmas that children with autism face and positive about their ability to learn and adapt. It focuses on solutions to the challenges that autism presents, solutions that lead to new learning and adapting. Siegel's conversational style of language makes the book highly accessible for parents, teachers, and the various interventionists who serve children with autism. Her description of the matrix of abilities and disabilities--how the core neuropsychological features of autism come together to create patterns of strengths and weaknesses--demystifies some of the puzzle of autism. She draws the outline of the separate pieces and shows how they fit together to form both the familiar pattern of autism that clinicians recognize but also the individual profile that defines each individual person with autism."--Sally Rogers, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California Davis Medical Center"Bryna Siegel has made a thoughtful and learned analysis of the unique and perplexing learning strengths and weaknesses exemplified by the autism spectrum. Her book makes a valuable contribution to parents and professionals searching for clarification."--Eric Schopler, Founder and Co-Director, Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"The landscape of educational and treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorders is complex and often overwhelming for parents and professionals. Drawing from her many years of experience, Dr. Siegel provides a helpful guide for making decisions about directions in educational programming."--Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director, Childhood Communication Services and Adjunct Professor, Center for the Study of Human Development, Brown UniversityTable of ContentsPART I ; THE FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTISTIC LEARNING STYLES ; PART II ; AUTISTIC LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISTIC LEARNING STYLES: WHAT MAKES THE WORLD OF THE AUTISTIC CHILD DIFFERENT? ; PART III ; METHODS OF TEACHING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: HOW THEY ADDRESS AUTISTIC LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AUTISTIC LEARNING STYLES

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Book SynopsisThe ability of educators to provide a nurturing environment to support students’ cognitive, social-emotional, and physical well-being can impact not only the classroom as a learning space but may also have a long lasting effect on children and families. Educators are seeking ways to become better informed on how trauma can affect learners, individually and as a group, while also searching for evidence based practices to support pedagogical decision-making. This book provides readers with the opportunity to critically reflect upon ways research connects to practice while considering how stressors can be minimized to support students. A special section related to educators’ personal and professional growth is also included.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments List of Figures and Tables Notes on Contributors Reflections: Exercises 1 Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Classrooms: A Balanced Approach to Fuel Resilience in the Child and Teacher  Helen Mele Robinson and Loreta Andersen 2 The Tiniest Tears: Grief and Loss in Childhood  Carolyn Taverner 3 Techniques for Creating Trauma-Sensitive Learning Environments for Children  Jennifer Lauria 4 Mindfulness in the Trauma Informed Classroom: Using Yoga and Meditation to Infuse Classrooms with Coping Skills, Resilience, Self-Expression, and Safety  Deryn A. Susman 5 The Fine Arts and Teaching Efficacy: Creativity and Decision-Making  Kathleen M. Palladino 6 The Impact of Social Support on First Year Teacher Development  Eman Metwally 7 Collaboration across Disciplines to Treat Children Exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences  Karen Prihoda 8 A Call for Trauma-Informed Understanding at Colleges and Universities  Ange Concepcion and Kevin Nadolski 9 Trauma-Informed Classrooms: An Empathic Approach  Vanessa Smith-Washington and Edna Aurelus Index

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Book SynopsisThe ability of educators to provide a nurturing environment to support students’ cognitive, social-emotional, and physical well-being can impact not only the classroom as a learning space but may also have a long lasting effect on children and families. Educators are seeking ways to become better informed on how trauma can affect learners, individually and as a group, while also searching for evidence based practices to support pedagogical decision-making. This book provides readers with the opportunity to critically reflect upon ways research connects to practice while considering how stressors can be minimized to support students. A special section related to educators’ personal and professional growth is also included.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments List of Figures and Tables Notes on Contributors Reflections: Exercises 1 Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Classrooms: A Balanced Approach to Fuel Resilience in the Child and Teacher  Helen Mele Robinson and Loreta Andersen 2 The Tiniest Tears: Grief and Loss in Childhood  Carolyn Taverner 3 Techniques for Creating Trauma-Sensitive Learning Environments for Children  Jennifer Lauria 4 Mindfulness in the Trauma Informed Classroom: Using Yoga and Meditation to Infuse Classrooms with Coping Skills, Resilience, Self-Expression, and Safety  Deryn A. Susman 5 The Fine Arts and Teaching Efficacy: Creativity and Decision-Making  Kathleen M. Palladino 6 The Impact of Social Support on First Year Teacher Development  Eman Metwally 7 Collaboration across Disciplines to Treat Children Exposed to Adverse Childhood Experiences  Karen Prihoda 8 A Call for Trauma-Informed Understanding at Colleges and Universities  Ange Concepcion and Kevin Nadolski 9 Trauma-Informed Classrooms: An Empathic Approach  Vanessa Smith-Washington and Edna Aurelus Index

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the storybook. Both books can be purchased together as a set, When Happiness Had a Holiday: Helping Families Improve and Strengthen their Relationships [9780367860547]Designed to be used alongside the storybook, When Happiness Had a Holiday, this colourful practical resource provides therapists with a variety of activities to engage and support family members as they work towards improving and strengthening their family relationships. Healthy and supportive family relationships are essential to mental health, and as referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services continue to rise, growing research demonstrates the benefit of involving families in the treatment of children and young people facing emotional and mental health difficulties. This resource takes a solution-focused brief therapy approach to working with families, providing professionals with a variety of tools to help Table of ContentsGuidance for Professionals Worksheets Individual Strengths Game Family Strengths Game

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the professional guidebook. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Negotiating the World of Friendships and Relationships: A âCool to be Kindâ Storybook and Practical Resource [9780367537807]This illustrated storybook introduces Coco, Otto, Ollie and Ling as they negotiate the sometimes tricky world of friendships and relationships, observing the unkindness of some and using their superpower â kindness â to change the lives of others. Explore with them what it means to be unkind, why that choice is sometimes made and how usually there is another choice â to be kind.This storybook will: Help facilitate discussions with children about values, morals and empathy Support children to see that kindness can be a cool choice to make Help you to introduce children to the notion that kindness and unkindness are choices This storybook is available to purchase as part of a two-component set, Negotiating the World of Friendships and Relationships: A âCool to be Kindâ Storybook and Practical Resource. It can be used by teachers and support staff to teach and promote kindness to children at primary age and beyond.Trade Review"An utterly charming and accessible resource for teachers and young students to grasp the importance of being kind."Bruce Hood, Chair of Developmental Psychology in Society, University of Bristol, UK."It has a clear aim of enabling children to work their way through the often confusing and mind-blowing world of friendships and relationships in an age where acceptance and belonging is most important to them. It enables our children to incorporate new information and ideas about friendships and relationships into their existing thought patterns and experiences. With ongoing, daily support from staff, they are able to adapt their thoughts and thus responses, into their daily experiences… Cool to be Kind will be used not only as an intervention but also alongside our PSHE curriculum whole class as needed. As a resource, it upskills staff delivering it and enlightens their perception of what they thought might be happening. By opening dialogue and discussion between child and adult, you can see an increased understanding and empathy through a child’s lens. The aim to create the best version of themselves is only strengthened." Janet Raju, Deputy Headteacher, UKTable of ContentsCool to be Kind

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Book SynopsisDeveloping Secure Attachment Through Play offers a range of imaginative and engaging play-based activities, designed to help vulnerable young children forge safe attachments with their caregivers.The book focuses on key developmental stages that may have been missed due to challenging life circumstances, such as social-emotional development, object permanence and physical and sensory development. It also considers pertinent issues including trauma, separation, loss and transition. Chapters explore each topic from a theoretical perspective, before offering case studies that illustrate the theory in practice, and a range of activities to demonstrate the effectiveness of play in developing healthy attachments.Key features of this book include: 80 activities that can be carried out at home or in educational settings, designed to facilitate attachment and enhance social-emotional development; case vignettes exploring creative activities suchTrade ReviewThis is a definite ‘must read’ book, the latest from highly experienced therapist, Dr Joan Moore. It provides a wealth of practical ideas with underlying theory, and within the framework of Early Learning Goals. It will be an essential resource for parents and caregivers, especially for foster and adoptive parents, also for social workers, practitioners in care and education and all therapists addressing the developmental needs of children with attachment issues.Dr Sue Jennings, Play and Dramatherapist, Neuro-Dramatic-Play LTDTable of ContentsIntroduction Social and Emotional Development Trauma Mirroring Object Permanence Cause and Effect Physical Development and Sensory Integration Language and Speech Development Loss and Separation Transition Identity Glossary of Terms Bibliography Appendices

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Book SynopsisAs part of the national curriculum, cooking provides children with a variety of skills, from learning the science behind where food comes from to what good health is and understanding how ingredients can be turned into something tasty to eat.Packed full of practical advice, colourful recipes, and nutritional guidance, this book will provide: Guidance to teach children a range of cooking skills, using a variety of ingredients from varying sources. An understanding as to where our food comes from; seasonal and all-year-round produce; how food is grown and transported to our shops and markets. The basic skills to make food safe, nutritious, and palatable to eat. Links to STEM, PSHE, and D&T primary school curriculum subjects. Ideal for group work for any primary classroom that has access to a school kitchen, either in mainstream primary or special school settings, tTable of ContentsPart 1. Introduction Part 2. Nutrition, Food Sources and Recipes 1. Recipes for Starting Skills 2. Recipes for Improving Skills 3. Recipes for Adding More Skills 4. Recipes for Basic Sauces/Dressing Part 3. Supplementary Material

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Book SynopsisA practical guide for those who are affected by autism and autism spectrum disorders. It provides strategies and resources to help parents and teachers maximize the success of their children and students.Trade ReviewDr. Cimera begins his book by showing that there is another side to the story than what parents were told even less than twenty years ago— when I was first diagnosed— and in some places even to this day: that there was no hope for children with autism, no matter how hard they tried. Covering various issues that autistic individuals have, from obsessions to temper tantrums, to issues autistic individuals will have as they get older, Dr. Cimera gives valuable advice to each problem. As you will see throughout every chapter, autism is not stupid or spoiled! It's a different way of being, thinking, and feeling that sometimes needs to be better understood. Fortunately, this book will help. -- James Williams, James is an eighteen-year-old homeschooled high school senior. Diagnosed with autism at the age of three, he was the beneficiAn open-minded, positive approach to autism... Packed with useful information and written with warmth, compassion and humor, this book will be a godsend for parents and teachers of children with autism and autism-spectrum disorders. * Kirkus *The increased prevalence of autism is a growing concern, and Cimera (special education, Kent State Univ.) offers hope by stressing the positive: individuals with autism can lead successful lives. The author reinforces this position by introducing the idea that an individual with autism is different from the typical person (versus disordered). He presents practical information for families and educators, covering a full range of topics relative to the diagnosis and the management of individuals with autism-spectrum disorders. This information includes defining autism, describing characteristics of autism and social communication skills, and managing behavior, self-stimulation, temper tantrums, and so on. He concludes with a discussion of adults with autism. Cimera lends a personal touch by writing in the first person, describing his experiences while working with individuals with autism. The book also serves as a review for working speech-language pathologists and as an informative, easy-to-understand resource for a broad audience. Highly recommended. * CHOICE *Table of ContentsChapter 1 "Well, I DO Like to Draw!": The Art of Defining Autism Chapter 2 "But He Is Too Attractive to Have Autism!": Characteristics of Autism Chapter 3 "Funny, I Don't Feel Sick!": Diagnosing Autism Chapter 4 "Of Course, It Could Also Be...": Conditions Associated with Autism Chapter 5 "Maybe YOU Need to be Modified": Strategies for Addressing General Behavioral Issues Chapter 6 "Why Is Everything That I Like To Do Wrong?": Strategies for Addressing Self-Stimulation Chapter 7 "Attack Me with This Bananna!": Strategies for Addressing Temper Tantrums and Aggression Chapter 8 "What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate...": Strategies for Addressing Social and Communication Skills Chapter 9 "Ten Minutes to Wapner!": Strategies for Addressing Fears, Fixations, and Routines Chapter 10 "One Must Be a Student Before One Can Be a Teacher": General Strategies and Philosophies for Teaching Your Child Chapter 11 "Okay! I Am the Quarterback!": Working Collaboratively with Special Educators Chapter 12 "Someday You Are Going to Die...": Life After School and You Chapter 13 Final Thoughts Chapter 14 Glossary Chapter 15 Resources

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Book SynopsisThis set containing an adult resource guide and storybook encourages children to explore and interrogate their thoughts and feelings in an accessible and fun way while providing trusted adults with clear, straightforward explanations of why this understanding is important and tools that can be used in a learning setting.Through the characters of Ruby, Rafa and Riz who negotiate their way through a world of likes and dislikes, of similarities and differences and through experiences which impact on their lives, the colourfully illustrated storybook helps children to identify and understand their inner emotional world and the crucial role that trusted adults have in supporting them. The practical guidebook Understanding and Exploring Behaviour and Feelings contains details of sessions that can be used by these trusted adults to support the development of good emotional health through the connection between feelings, thoughts and behaviour.Thoughtfully laid out to i

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Book SynopsisAlso available to purchase as part of the Thought Bubbles set, offering four stories and a practitioner guidebook [978-0-367-61274-0]Johan, Hana, Ratheena and Sami have found some magical wellington boots. When they put them on, they are transported to wonderful and comforting places, and even through time. Where will they take you?With growing concerns around mental health, and in the wake of a period of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever to pay attention to how young children express their emotions and to teach them to articulate their thoughts in a healthy way. This beautifully illustrated picture book has been created to inspire conversations about safe spaces, helping practitioners assess a child's mental health competency and helping the child visualise a place to which they can escape when they feel anxious and upset.When it comes to child and adolescent mental health issues, prevention and early intervention are Table of ContentsA Place of My Own

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Book SynopsisThe characters in this book communicate in different ways. Can you work out what they mean through their voices, gestures and expressions?With growing concerns around mental health, and in the wake of a period of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever to pay attention to how young children express their emotions, and to teach them to articulate their thoughts in a healthy way. This beautifully illustrated picture book has been created to teach children about the importance of communication, both in finding their own voice' and listening to others, however they communicate. By demonstrating how easy it can be to interpret a non-verbal communication system, it encourages children to notice and talk about non-verbal cues, giving them the opportunity to actively listen and reassuring them that they will be listened to.When it comes to child and adolescent mental health issues, prevention and early intervention are key. The serve and return' format of this bTable of ContentsA Voice of My Own

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Book SynopsisEverybody is busy, busy, busy. They have no time to stop and listen to each other. With some hard work and patience, the children create a meal that their whole community can enjoy, finding friendship along the way.With growing concerns around mental health, and in the wake of a period of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever to pay attention to how young children express their emotions, and to teach them to articulate their thoughts in a healthy way. This beautifully illustrated picture book has been created to help children understand the importance of having someone to listen to you. Children are encouraged to think about how characters might be feeling at different points in the story and think about what makes the characters feel valued.When it comes to child and adolescent mental health issues, prevention and early intervention are key. The serve and return' format of this book provides a virtual space where children can explore thoughts and feelTable of ContentsSomeone to Listen

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Book SynopsisIt's the Queen's birthday, and the children must work together to create the most amazing machine a machine that can create 100 apple crumbles by the afternoon tea party.With growing concerns around mental health, and in the wake of a period of uncertainty and change, it is more important than ever to pay attention to how young children express their emotions, and to teach them to articulate their thoughts in a healthy way. This beautifully illustrated picture book helps children understand the journey' in thinking, exploring the ways in which collaborating, experimenting and changing ideas can open new possibilities. By learning to reframe their memories, children learn that change and transition don't have to be bad things.When it comes to child and adolescent mental health issues, prevention and early intervention are key. The serve and return' format of this book provides a virtual space where children can explore thoughts and feelings, teaching them to be resilieTable of ContentsMemories of Change

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Book SynopsisFostering a sense of belonging in early childhood is crucial for the holistic development and wellbeing of young children. This set, comprised of two beautifully illustrated story books and an accompanying practical resource book, is for use with children aged 4-8 to help build strong connections and a sense of belonging.The story books, Mia Belongs Here and School is Where We All Belong, focus on belonging at home and at school, introducing a cast of characters who show how they know they belong through the different senses (smell, taste, touch, hearing and sight). With engaging and captivating illustrations, children are encouraged to reflect and share the sensations and stories that help them feel like they belong.The accompanying resource book expands on these narratives, offering detailed play-based activities and scenarios that allow children to experience and solve real-life problems through imaginative play. It is based on the Conceptual PlayWorld

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Book SynopsisThis set contains the guidebook Nurturing Emotional Resilience in Vulnerable Children and Young People alongside seven therapeutic storybooks, including How Monsters Wish to Feel. The guidebook outlines ways to use these beautifully told and visually appealing stories to nurture emotional resilience with children. This set of guidebook and storybooks will be invaluable tools for anyone working to build emotional resilience with children and young people.How Monsters Wish to Feel is a therapeutic story about a journey to develop emotional resilience. Using the analogy of the Japanese art of Kintsugi, whereby broken pottery is restored to wholeness with a golden lacquer, the story alludes to the importance of focusing on the strengths and protective factors in a child''s life, rather than the problems and risks, in order to promote emotional resilience.The guidebook provides practical strategies to support children''s emotional resi

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Book SynopsisNo matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won''t fail to inspire and engage all learners._______________Managing behaviour in the secondary classroom can be demanding, hard work, and for the newly qualify teacher, sometimes intimidating. In this edition, experienced teacher and author Johnnie Young brings together over 100 tried and tested, practical ideas to help manage the range of difficult behaviours found in the secondary classroom. Whether you are an experienced teacher or someone with little practical teaching experience, there are strategies in this book for you; from those that will help to resolTrade Review'This is an excellent book. While showing the reader how to teach and how to engage with children (including those who "don't want" to behave or learn) Johnnie Young shows us a host of ideas and techniques. It is written in an extremely accessible style so you can pick up good ideas from a five-minute dip or you can read it for longer to expand your classroom skills. Teachers will return to this book again and again.' John Bayley, Education Consultant, UK * . *This book is full of great tips which are based on years of experience in challenging classrooms. They really work and will enhance your performance in classroom management. I highly recommend this book." * Peter Haddon, Assistant Headteacher, Essex. *Table of Contents1. Core Skills You Absolutely Must Learn / 2. Be One Step Ahead / 3. It's Not What You Teach, It's How You Teach It / 4. The Language and Attitude of Success / 5. For Immediate Effect / 6. Building Longer Term Strategies / 7. Common Dangers and How to Avoid Them / 8. Getting to the Heart of Problems through Role Plays / 9. Dealing with Extreme Behaviours / 10. A Few "Off The Wall" Strategies

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Book SynopsisWidely recognized as a gold-standard resource, this authoritative book has been revised and expanded with 50% new material. It provides a complete introduction to functional behavioral assessment (FBA), complete with procedures, forms, and tools that have been piloted and refined in both general and special education settings. Numerous vivid examples illustrate how to use the authors' behavior-analytic problem-solving model (BAPS) to synthesize assessment results and guide the design of individually tailored interventions. Practitioners and students enjoy the engaging, conversational tone. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 17 reproducible checklists and forms. Purchasers get access to a companion webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Revised BAPS model reflects the latest research and offers a more comprehensive approach to FBA. *Chapters on professional and ethical standards; analyzing how bioloTrade Review"With this third edition, Steege and associates have once again brought the state of the art (really science) of FBA to a wide range of readers, with new tools and great examples. This is a perfect text for psychology courses in applied behavior analysis as well as education courses in positive behavior support."--Wayne Sailor, PhD, Department of Special Education and Co-Director, SWIFT (Schoolwide Integrated Framework for Transformation) Education Center, University of Kansas "The third edition of this well-respected book not only clearly describes the steps and strategies of FBA--a hallmark of previous editions--but also expands the conversation to include nuanced topics rarely covered in other FBA resources. These topics include the influence of students’ thoughts, emotions, medical issues, and executive skills on school behavior. Through the use of real-life examples involving a variety of students and behavioral challenges, Steege and colleagues effectively convey the compassionate, individualized nature of FBA and the practical idea that the approach is only as good as the interventions and outcomes that result from it."--John J. Murphy, PhD, Department of Psychology and Counseling, University of Central Arkansas "The book offers a very good balance of 'how to' and 'why to.' It is strong in evidence-based research support, and conveys complex theory and praxis in a conversational voice. The ready-to-use, downloadable forms offer outstanding value. The updates in the third edition are important, given the ever-changing populations of students that we see in the practice of school psychology. In a field that prioritizes best practices, I appreciate that the book addresses circumstances where behavioral assessment is completed 'as best as possible' given the multitude of factors in play. This is one of those books I encourage my students to have on their shelves for its timeless tips, tools, and information."--Kelly Dean Schwartz, PhD, RPsych, School and Applied Child Psychology Program, University of Calgary, Canada "This book is organized in a very understandable way. The third edition is even more user-friendly than the second edition; I think my students will find the content easier to grasp and apply. The book is not too prescriptive--it makes clear that every child's individual strengths and needs must be considered. It contains wonderful resources, such as downloadable forms and templates, with filled-out examples to ensure understanding. As a school psychologist for 12 years, one of my favorite parts of the book is the authors' anecdotes and personal stories--they are familiar, illuminating, and entertaining. This book is very applicable for those who conduct FBAs in schools or train other professionals. It really works on both levels."--Elizabeth Willis, MS, EdS, NCSP, Lecturer, Educational Specialist in School Psychology Program, Eastern Washington University "The third edition contains much new material, particularly around executive skill delays and the behavior-analytic problem-solving model. This book is particularly useful for graduate students in school psychology and/or applied behavior analysis programs who have future goals of becoming school-based practitioners. The templates and examples of FBAs contained within the text alone are invaluable resources for both graduate students and early-career professionals."--Robyn B. Bratica, PhD, Department of School Psychology, William James College -A comprehensive handbook for school-based practitioners with updated formatting for thorough function-based evaluations and interventions….It encompasses the classic components of FBA while providing a format for practitioners to incorporate the increasingly significant impact of internalizing emotions, trauma, and skill deficits on behavior. In doing so, it expands upon the traditional components of the FBA and increases its relevance and utility….A user-friendly reference guide that provides the opportunity for practicing school psychologists to brush up on their knowledge of FBA and behavioral theory, increase the specificity and utility of their FBAs, and conduct FBAs that are better suited to the increasingly complex needs of our students.--NASP Communiqué, 05/01/2021Table of Contents1. Introduction to Functional Behavioral Assessment 2. Professional Standards and Ethical Considerations 3. Conceptual Foundations of Functional Behavioral Assessment 4. Behavior Analysis of Medical Conditions, Emotions, and Thoughts 5. Executive Skills 6. Behavior-Analytic Problem-Solving Model 7. Indirect Functional Behavioral Assessment 8. Descriptive Functional Behavioral Assessment 9. Experimental Functional Behavioral Assessment 10. Preference Assessment and Experimental Analysis of Reinforcer Effectiveness 11. Function-Based Interventions 12. Treatment Analysis 13. Functional Behavioral Assessment Report Templates and Examples 14. Applied Learning Experiences 15. It’s the Final Chapter Appendix. Functional Behavioral Assessment Rating Scale (FuBARS)

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Book SynopsisThis photocopiable activity book helps teens and tweens who are feeling voiceless, ineffective or fearful in response to events at a world, community or individual level. It incorporates exercises using art and craft, nutrition, mindfulness, yoga and other movement based activities.This book offers dozens of suggestions, interventions, and activities for ways that tweens and teens can care for their physical and mental health, including managing life's stressors, how to recognize 'red flags' in a relationship, and listening to their body's intuition more often. Ideal for mental health counselors, social workers, program coordinators, and other providers working with this age group, it can also be used by parents.Trade ReviewBonnie Thomas is unparalleled in her ability to create therapeutic books for young people. In her newest book, Creative Coping Skills for Teens and Tweens, she speaks directly to teens and tweens in ways that communicate respect and assumption of competence, giving them the tools they need to navigate this difficult transition period in their lives. There are so many beautifully creative choices that this could easily be the only book that you need to turn to when seeking activities in the areas of Self Care, Coping, and Creative Expression for this age group. This book is a gift to therapists, teachers, and parents but most especially for teens and tweens themselves. -- Karla Helbert, LPC. C-IAYT, E-RYT, Author of Finding Your Own Way to Grieve: A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids & Teens on the Autism Spectrum, Yoga for Grief & Loss, and The Chakras in Grief & TraumaTable of Contents1.Introduction; 2. Self Care; 3. Coping Skills; 4. Creative Expression; 5. For Parents

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Book SynopsisGuidance for teachers on two pressing problems in student mental health.Trade Review"This is a very useful guide to complex issues that can exert a significant impact on a child’s experiences in school." -- SEN

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Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date and comprehensive vital resource for educators seeking ADD/ADHD-supportive methods How to Reach and Teach Children and Teens with ADD/ADHD, Third Edition is an essential guide for school personnel. Approximately 10 percent of school-aged children have ADD/ADHDthat is at least two students in every classroom. Without support and appropriate intervention, many of these students will suffer academically and socially, leaving them at risk for a variety of negative outcomes. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understand and manage ADHD: utilizing educational methods, techniques, and accommodations to help children and teens sidestep their weaknesses and showcase their numerous strengths. This new 2016 edition has been completely updated with the latest information about ADHD, research-validated treatments, educational laws, executive function, and subject-specific strategies. It also includes powerful case studies, intervention plans, valuable Table of ContentsPreface xxv PART 1: KEY INFORMATION FOR UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING ADHD Section 1.1: Understanding ADHD 3 Section 1.2: ADHD and Executive Function Impairment 21 Section 1.3: Making the Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Evaluation for ADHD 27 Section 1.4: Multimodal Treatment for ADHD 35 Section 1.5: Medication Treatment and Management 43 Section 1.6: Behavioral Therapy for Managing ADHD 51 Section 1.7: Critical Factors in the Success of Students with ADHD 57 Section 1.8: ADHD in Preschool and Kindergarten 63 Section 1.9: ADHD in Middle School and High School 73 PART 2: MANAGING THE CHALLENGE OF ADHD BEHAVIORS Section 2.1: Proactive Classroom Management 97 Section 2.2: Preventing Behavior Problems during Transitions and Less Structured Times 111 Section 2.3: Class (Group) Behavior Management and Incentive Systems 115 Section 2.4: Individualized Behavior Supports and Interventions 123 Section 2.5: Strategies to Increase Listening, Following Directions, and Compliance 139 Section 2.6: Managing Challenging Behavior: Strategies for Teachers and Parents 143 Section 2.7: School-Based Social Skills Interventions 153 PART 3: INSTRUCTIONAL, LEARNING, AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTION STRATEGIES Section 3.1: Attention!! Strategies for Engaging, Maintaining, and Regulating Students’ Attention 177 Section 3.2: Research-Based Instructional Approaches and Interventions 191 Section 3.3: Organization and Time Management 207 Section 3.4: The Homework Challenge: Strategies and Tips for Parents and Teachers 219 Section 3.5: Learning Strategies and Study Skills 229 Section 3.6: Memory Strategies and Supports 237 PART 4: STRATEGIES AND SUPPORTS FOR READING, WRITING, AND MATH Section 4.1: Common Reading and Writing Difficulties 257 Section 4.2: Decoding, Fluency, and Vocabulary 267 Section 4.3: Reading Comprehension 277 Section 4.4: Writing: Strategies, Supports, and Accommodations 291 Section 4.5: Spelling and Handwriting 309 Section 4.6: Mathematics 319 PART 5: PERSONAL STORIES AND CASE STUDIES Section 5.1: A Parent’s Story . . . What Every Teacher, Clinician, and Parent of a Child with ADHD Needs to Hear 343 Section 5.2: Student Case Studies and Interventions 375 PART 6: COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES IN HELPING STUDENTS WITH ADHD Section 6.1: Teaming for Success: Communication, Collaboration, and Mutual Support 389 Section 6.2: The Role of the School’s Multidisciplinary Team 399 Section 6.3: School Documentation and Communication with Medical Providers and Others 407 Section 6.4: Federal Laws and Educational Rights of Students with ADHD 415 APPENDIX: FORMS 433 A.1: ___’s Daily Report 434 A.2: My Behavior Report 435 A.3A: Daily Report 436 A.3B: Daily Report Card 437 A.3C: Daily/Weekly Report Card 438 A.3D: Daily Behavior Report 439 A.4: Daily Monitoring Report 440 A.5: Self-Monitoring Behavior Log 441 A.6: Notebook Check 442 A.7: Homework Assignments 443 A.8: Homework Tracking Sheet 444 A.9: Book Club Roles 445 A.10: Book Club Culminating Activities 447 A.11: Five-Paragraph Persuasive Essay Rubric 449 A.12: Research Log 450 INDEX: 451

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Book SynopsisIn a Nutshell - This book helps in-service and pre-service teachers understand how students with mild to significant autism can be perceived as literate and then supported to participate in literacy activities both in and out of school.Synopsis - In addition to discussing reading and writing within the formal academic curricula, this practical volume considers how students with autism may use literacy to enhance other areas of their lives (e.g., to research and understand their own disability, to pursue social relationships online). Drawing upon classroom and school observations, the authors' own experiences as elementary and high school teachers, autobiographies of people with autism spectrum disorders, and recent research in the areas of significant disabilities and education, the book explores why students with these labels are often excluded and offers ideas for planning lessons, creating curricular adaptations, and designing a classroom environment that promotes literacy learning for students with autism.

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Book SynopsisAs a practical introductory resource for transition coordinators and secondary special education teachers, this book offers a comprehensive look at the different roles and responsibilities of stakeholders throughout transition planning. The book synthesizes evidence-based strategies and suggestions for best practice with vignettes and Tips for Transition. This resource includes forms to help special educators and transition coordinators plan activities and instruction, develop transition goals and IEPs, identifying post-school goals, and more.

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Book SynopsisBased on a collaboration dating back nearly a decade, the authors—a behavioural analyst and a child psychiatrist—reveal their systematic approach for deciphering causes and patterns of difficult behaviours and how to match them with proven strategies for getting students back on track to learn. The Behavior Code includes user-friendly worksheets and other helpful resources.

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Book SynopsisBased on a collaboration dating back nearly a decade, the authors—a behavioural analyst and a child psychiatrist—reveal their systematic approach for deciphering causes and patterns of difficult behaviours and how to match them with proven strategies for getting students back on track to learn. The Behavior Code includes user-friendly worksheets and other helpful resources.

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Book SynopsisSince its publication in 2012, The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students has helped countless classroom teachers, special educators, and others implement an effective, new approach to teaching focused on skill-building, practical interventions, and purposeful, positive interactions with students who have mental health disorders.Based on the success of the previous book, author Jessica Minahan has written this companion guide for educatorsseeking additional guidance for creating and implementing successful behavior intervention plans (“FAIR Plans”) for the students teachers worry about the most: those with anxiety-related or oppositional behaviors.Minahan takes readers step-by-step through the process of understanding and practicing the components of a FAIR behavior intervention plan so that they or a team can immediately customize it and put it to work in classrooms. Additional tips on creating interventions, as well as checklists to help with implementation and monitoring progress, are also included.Packed with brainstorming and reflection exercises, planning activities, templates, case studies, recommended apps, and other technology resources, The Behavior Code Companion will help educators create optimal classroom environments for all students.Table of ContentsCONTENTSIntroduction 1 CHAPTER 1Cracking the Code 7Embracing a New Perspective on Behavior REFLECT: How Do You Think About Behavior? 10 REFLECT: Examining Your Assumptions 12 CASE STUDY: Julian, a Student with Anxiety 13 CASE STUDY: Malik, a Student with Anxiety 15 PRACTICE: Reframing Our Understanding of Behavior 17 CHAPTER 2The FAIR Behavior Intervention Plan 19Practicing the Fundamentals PRACTICE: Functional Communication 23 PRACTICE: Replacement Behavior 24 PRACTICE: Writing Target Behaviors 28 PRACTICE: Analyzing Stan's ABC Notes 31 PRACTICE: Analyzing Juanita's ABC Notes 33 PRACTICE: Analyzing Raul's ABC Notes 35 PRACTICE: Analyzing ABC Notes for Your Students 37 PRACTICE: Structured ABC Data Sheet 38 CHAPTER 3Key Interventions for Successfully Supporting Students 41 REFLECT: Supporting Student Work Initiation 47 REFLECT: Transitions and Your Students 49 CASESTUDY: Xavier, a Fourth-Grade Student 53 CASESTUDY: Trevor, a First-Grade Student 54 PRACTICE: Making a Transition Support Plan 55 REFLECT: Evaluating Breaks in Your Classroom 59 PRACTICE: Brainstorming Breaks 62 PRACTICE: Evaluating Break Data 64 REFLECT: Finding Islands of Competence 68 PRACTICE: Planning Islands of Competence 71 PRACTICE: Brainstorming Barriers to Alternative Lunches 71 CHAPTER 4"Get Away From Me!" 73Strategies and Interventions for Students with Anxiety-Related Behaviors CASE STUDY: Analyzing Harry’s Behavior Plan 78 CASESTUDY: Analyzing Chandra’s Behavior Plan 80 REFLECT: Analyzing Your Student's Behavior Plan 82 PRACTICE: Creating a Writing Checklist 87 PRACTICE: Creating a "How I Feel About Writing" Sheet 88 REFLECT: Prioritizing Skills and Strategies 91 PRACTICE: Creating a Visual Self-Regulation Sheet 99 REFLECT: Planning a Check-In 104 REFLECT: Creating Check-In and Check-Out Sheets 106 CASESTUDIES: Catching It Early with Sophia and Sam 109 CASE STUDY: Prioritizing Strategies for Omar 113 CASESTUDY: Prioritizing Strategies for Stacey 113 CHAPTER 6Creating FAIR Behavior Intervention Plans 147 CASE STUDY: Aton, Grade 3 151 CASE STUDY: Devan, Grade 6 154 CASE STUDY: Angela, Grade K 157 CHAPTER 7Tools for Monitoring Progress and Implementation 161 REFLECT: Creating Data Sheets for Your Student 165 PRACTICE: Making an Implementation Checklist 177 PRACTICE: Putting It All Together 178 APPENDIX AIndividualized Education Program Goals and Objectives 183 APPENDIX BProtocols: Safety, Bolting, Threat, and Self-Harm 187 APPENDIX CHelpful Apps 207 APPENDIX DFAIR Behavior Intervention Plan Template 217 APPENDIX EUpdated FAIR Behavior Intervention Plan for Students with Anxiety-Related Behavior 221 APPENDIX FUpdated FAIR Behavior Intervention Plan for Students with Oppositional Behavior 227 APPENDIX GAnswer Key 235Notes 255Acknowledgments 259About the Author 261Index 263

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to provide educators with effective, research based interventions to improve the literacy skills of students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) in K-12 classrooms. This book identifies, defines, and describes a number of research-based literacy interventions, and discusses their effectiveness as supports for students with EBD. Also included are examples of and guidance for how educators can implement the interventions in the classroom. Topics on integrating the use of technology-based instruction, culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and considerations for working with students with EBD in alternative educational settings are discussed as well.

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to provide educators with effective, research based interventions to improve the literacy skills of students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) in K-12 classrooms. This book identifies, defines, and describes a number of research-based literacy interventions, and discusses their effectiveness as supports for students with EBD. Also included are examples of and guidance for how educators can implement the interventions in the classroom. Topics on integrating the use of technology-based instruction, culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and considerations for working with students with EBD in alternative educational settings are discussed as well.

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Book SynopsisGive hope and help to students who experience trauma with this reader-friendly how-to guide, your springboard for building responsive, trauma-sensitive preK–12 schools. Drawing on her extensive experience as a school counselor, trainer, and mother, trauma expert Jen Alexander delivers a comprehensive framework for building a safe, supportive school environment that helps all students learn and thrive. You’ll start with an evidence-based introduction to the profound impact of trauma on a child’s development, attachment, and behavior. Then you’ll get an effective multi-tier system of support (MTSS) for developing a trauma-sensitive learning environment, including both universal strategies (Tier 1) and more intensive interventions (Tier 2 and Tier 3) for students who need more support. Discover how to •make five key shifts in the way you view and approach students so that you’re better equipped to support them •work together to prioritize resilience by actively putting relationships first in your school •implement universal instructional strategies that foster safety, connection, regulation, and learning for all students•use special supports, supplemental instruction, and coaching when universal strategies aren’t enough•incorporate restorative discipline practices that focus on restitution, not retribution•create a personalized self-care plan to reduce the effects of job-related stress With this engaging, practical guide to what works and why, your school team will gain insights and develop action plans that make a real difference in the lives of all kids, including our most vulnerable youth.Includes practical materials: •Creative activities for teachers•Powerful case stories•Sample dialogues and scripts for educators and counselors•Reflection and brainstorming worksheets•Templates and handouts for use with students

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Book SynopsisFor students with executive function challenges, problems with flexibility and goal-directed behavior can be a major obstacle to success in school and in life. With the enhanced second edition of this popular curriculum now optimized for both in-person and virtual instruction you'll have everything you need to explicitly teach executive function skills in today's educational environment. A highly effective intervention for students ages 8-11, Unstuck & On Target! gives you 21 ready-to-use, field-tested lessons that boost critical skills like cognitive flexibility, problem solving, coping, and goal setting. Ideal for use with learners with autism, ADHD, and other challenges that affect executive function, this curriculum includes a comprehensive manual and a package of digital, downloadable components that are easy to print and use in face-to-face or virtual settings.Unstuck and On Target! Benefits: Optimized for the way you teach today. The new reconfigured format makes the kit more flexible-you can use it in schools or during remote instruction. Meets the needs of MTSS Tier 2 learners. This proven curriculum is one of the few tailored to the needs of Tier 2 students who need more focused instruction. Gives you explicit, step-by-step routines, activities, and scripts to help students improve executive function skills. Targets the flexibility and planning skills every student needs to learn effectively, reduce stress, get along with others, problem-solve, and more. Can be done with any class, by any teacher. Each ready-to-use lesson comes complete with clear instructions, materials lists, and tips for teachers. Makes learning fun with engaging games, role plays, stories, and lively class discussions. Reinforces new skills through 19 Home Practice handouts in English and Spanish. WHAT'S IN THE REFORMATTED KIT: One print manual * Two digital, print-ready gameboards, available as one-page 11x17 PDFs, two-page 8.5x11 PDFs, and PowerPoint files * Four digital, print-ready posters * 50+ handouts—digital downloads now available as fillable PDFs.Table of Contents Unstuck Fast Facts About the Online Materials About the Authors Foreword John Elder Robison Acknowledgments Introduction Reinforcement System Icon Glossary Script Practice Throughout the ManualTopic 1 Foundational Skills Lesson 1 Get to Know You Lesson 2 Introduction to Goal, Why, Plan, Do, CheckLesson 3 Emotional IdentificationLesson 4 What Can You Do to Feel Better? Topic 1 Progress Report Topic 2 What Is Flexibility?Lesson 5 Flexibility InvestigationLesson 6 Flexibility Lesson 7 Getting Stuck Topic 2 Progress Report Topic 3 How to Be FlexibleLesson 8 Plan A → Plan BLesson 9 Compromise Lesson 10 Big Deal/Little DealLesson 11 Choice/No ChoiceLesson 12 Expect the Unexpected Topic 3 Progress Report Topic 4 Why Be Flexible?Lesson 13 The Advantages of Being Flexible Lesson 14 Being Flexible Can Make Good Things Happen Topic 4 Progress Report Topic 5 Your Goals: Getting What You WantLesson 15 Setting and Achieving Goals Using GWPDCLesson 16 GWPDC Application and Practice Lessons 17 & 18 GWPDC Stations Lesson 19 Event Planning Lesson 20 Event Topic 5 Progress Report Topic 6 Flexible/Goal-Directed FuturesLesson 21 Interview (& Optional Game) Topic 6 Progress Report Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisStudents who experience trauma may have ongoing difficulties with executive function skills—including working memory, a skill that’s foundational to attention, focus, and school success. Part of an essential new series of laminated quick guides for preK–12 educators, this is your concise, practical introduction to supporting students who struggle with working memory.Jen Alexander and Jennifer Dickey, educators and experts on trauma-sensitive schools, guide you through this important topic in a friendly, warm, and personal style. They’ll give you the insight you need to understand your students’ needs, plus practical guidance, tools, and real-world ideas you can use right away to support working memory and set every learner up for success. Inside this quick guide, you’ll: Review how working memory functions and the role it plays in academic achievement Learn how to recognize working memory challenges in your students Adjust the way you think about and talk to students who struggle with working memory Get specific tips, strategies, and tools to support your students’ working memory PRACTICAL DOWNLOADS INCLUDED! 10 interactive downloads—including exercises, lesson plans, games, conversation prompts, and student supports—expand on the tips in this quick guide and help you apply your learning.About the Series: Quick Guides for Building Trauma-Sensitive SchoolsPractical, friendly, and immediately useful, this series of laminated quick guides addresses the essentials of building trauma-sensitive schools—safety, connection, regulation, and learning. Jen Alexander has collaborated with experts around the globe to bring educators tips, strategies, and activities they can apply right away in their classroom and school. Each guide in the series also includes downloadable lesson plans and exercises that educators can use to take action. Equally useful for experienced trauma-sensitive educators or those just getting started, these quick guides will help school staff create environments that support every person’s well-being and learning.Table of ContentsPANEL 1:Who we areWhy this topic?What you'll learn in this guidePANEL 2: Focusing in on working memory Working memory and school successPANEL 3: Recognizing working memory challenges Key things to remember as you prepare to support your studentsPANEL 4: Changing what you think and sayPANEL 5: Strategies to support students’ working memoryPANEL 6: Collaborative conversationsPANEL 7: The power of &: ampersand cardsPANEL 8: Wrapping up: what to do next List of downloads References

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Book SynopsisClearly illustrated, this is the ultimate practical handbook for all professionals working with children with eating and drinking difficulties, and an essential guide for all students studying this area of therapy.Covering the complex issues involved in the field of eating and drinking difficulties in children, this text: examines the theoretical background while maintaining a clear focus on its practical application provides essential information on all the relevant issues contains an invaluable range of photocopiable material for each chapter, which can be given to families and professional colleagues provides a range of appendices with details of useful resources including a reference list and suppliers of equipment. Trade Review"This is a very practical handbook...very clearly set out...an excellent book for those training to work in the area of dysphagia...an excellent resource to have at hand." — Independent Talking Points"The manual is well researched with excellent references to other sources...is good value for money." — Valerie Moffat, Speech & Language Therapy in Practice"This excellent, highly practical book incorporating good clinical advice and thoroughly researched evidence, is an essential addition to any department library." — Julie O’Key, Chair, Northern Region Dysphagia, RCSLT"It will be an invaluable tool for speech and language therapy students, less experienced clinicians, and also colleagues in associated fields such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy." — Stacey Lawrence, Principal Speech and Language Therapist, Northwick Park Hospital, IJLCD"...a valuable resource for all professionals and those who manage eating and drinking and the associated problems for children/adults." — Jean Dornan, Nurse Lecturer, course director child branch, Queen’s University Belfast, Paediatric NursingTable of ContentsList of figures, List of tables, List of practical exercises, Foreword by Dr Lewis Rosenbloom, Preface, Acknowledgements, 1. Families and mealtimes, 2. Normal development of eating and drinking, 3. Swallowing dysfunction and aspiration, 4. Motor factors that limit oral-motor skills, 5. Positioning, 6. Communication at mealtimes, 7. Sensory influences and their management, 8. Nutrition, 9. Gastro-oesophageal reflux, 10. Tube feeding, 11. Health and safety, 12. Assessment, 13. Management, 14. Oral hygiene, 15. Saliva control, 16. The child with a visual impairment, 17. School mealtimes, 18. Staff training, Appendices, Resources, Glossary, Bibliography, Index

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