Teaching of students with social or behavioural difficulties Books

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 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 SynopsisAlong with volume 23 of the same series, this book addresses the most current perspectives and issues related to behavior disorders and it involves leaders in the behaviour disorders field. This book specifically addresses identification, assessment and instruction. This book is organized to allow readers to follow behavioral disorders in a very logical and thoughtful process. Topics addressed include legal issues, assessment, placement prevention, culturally and linguistically diverse students, English Language learners, behaviour modification as well as differentiated instruction. Chapters can be read in order or independently since they have considerable versatility. We feel that this volume of "Advances in Special Education" will be an excellent resource for special education professionals who teach and serve students with behavioral disorders.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. Chapter 1 Legal Issues and Teachers of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 2 Themes and Dimensions of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 3 Assessment of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 4 Placement of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 5 Placement of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Programs for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Contemporary Trends and Research Needs. Chapter 6 Prevention of and Early Intervention for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Systems to Support Data-Based Decision Making. Chapter 7 English Language Learners and Emotional Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 8 Behavior Modification/Traditional Techniques for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 9 Differentiated Instruction for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 10 Hobson's Choice: Illusory Intervention Choice for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners with Problem Behaviors. Behavioral Disorders: Identification, Assessment, and Instruction of Students with EBD. Advances in special education. Advances in special education. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisAlong with Volume 22 of the same series, this book addresses the most current perspectives and issues related to behaviour disorders and it involves leaders in the behaviour disorders field. This books specifically addresses practice concerns and students with EBD. This book is organized to allow readers to follow behavioural disorders in a very logical and thoughtful process. Topics addressed include inclusion, social skills training, effective instruction, response-to-intervention, transition, technology finally ending with working families, and teacher preparation. Chapters can be read in order or independently since they have considerable versatility. We feel that this volume of "Advances in Special Education" will be an excellent resource for special education professionals who teach and serve students with behavioural disorders.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. Chapter 1 Inclusion and Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 2 Academic Instruction and Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 3 Social Skills Training and Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 4 Effective Practices/Interventions for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 5 Positive Behavior Supports and Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 6 Response to Intervention (RtI) and Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 7 Mental Health Issues and Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 8 Promising Practices for Effective Transition for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 9 Technology and Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 10 Families and Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Chapter 11 Teacher Preparation and Students with Behavioral Disorders. Behavioral Disorders: Practice Concerns and Students with EBD. Advances in special education. Advances in special education. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisAs inclusive practice becomes more embedded in the policy and practice of schools around the globe, there remains groups of children and young people for whom education is a problem because of the behaviours, poor emotional development and lack of social skills. These pupils often display disaffection towards education and are to be found on the margins of mainstream schools - too often they dropout of schooling altogether. Drawing on papers and discussions at the third International Conference of SEBDA in 2010 at Keble College, Oxford, UK, the papers in this volume both describe and critically examine strategies and interventions in meeting the educational and well being needs of these children and young people. The contributions provide insights into the ways in which these pupils can remain engaged, or even be persuaded to re-engage, in education provided in both mainstream and specialist schools.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Introduction. Developing Emotional Literacy – Approaches for Staff and Students Developing an Approach in the SEBD School. At-Risk Children's Attitudes Towards the Quality of School Life. The PALS School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Model in Norwegian Primary Schools – Implementation and Evaluation. National Behaviour Support Service and Occupational Therapy in School: An Irish Experience. The School Behaviours Rating Scale: A Measure to Assess Behavioural Strengths and Needs and Inform Supportive Programming. Developing Staff Skills Through Emotional Literacy to Enable Better Practices with Children with Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD). Changing Professional Culture – What Nurture Groups can Achieve. Setting up a Nurture Group in your Secondary School. Preventing Teacher Burnout: Exploring the Perceptions of Teachers for Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD) in Thailand. The Integration of Socially Disadvantaged Pupils in the Czech Republic: A Qualitative View on a Quantitative Phenomenon. Elective Home Education: Supporting Access to Education for Children and Young People Within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Community. Experiencing Physical Education Through the Filter of Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Professional Development: Three Case Studies in Residential Homes – A Holistic Personal Development Programme. A North East Pupil Referral Unit's Response to the Challenge of NEETs. Peer Massage in the Classroom. ‘It Wasnae (only) me’ – The Development of Self-Regulation and Self-Responsibility in Pupils Experiencing Social and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties. The Challenge for the Square peg and the Round Hole: A Sense of Belonging to School. Making Schools Fitting Places for all: A Creative Approach for Girls Excluded from Mainstream Education. Developing Preventative Responses to Disruptive and High-Risk Behaviours. School Shooters: Monsters or Victims. SEBDS and the Mental Processing Biases Suggested by School-Based Data Collection with Children Aged 8–12 in Greece: An Important Finding and Suggestions for Future Research. Early Family Interventions as Prevention of Escalation of Behavioral and Emotional Problems in Internationally Adopted Children. The ‘F’ factor: The Positive Impact of Working in Partnership with Families. Punitive Trends in Germany: New Solutions for Deviant Behaviour or Old Wine in New bottles?. Subject Index. Transforming Troubled Lives: Strategies and Interventions for Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. International Perspectives on Inclusive Education. International Perspectives on Inclusive Education. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisThere is a behavioural nirvana: one that is calm, purposeful and respectful. Where poor pupil behaviour is as rare as a PE teacher in trousers and where relationships drive achievement. Annoyingly and predictably, the road is hard and the ride bumpy and littered with cliches - but it is achievable. And when you get there it is a little slice of heaven. A revolution in behaviour can be exciting, dynamic and, at times, pleasantly terrifying. But revolution is short-lived. In After the Adults Change Paul shows you that, after the behaviour of the adults has changed, there is an opportunity to go wider and deeper: to accelerate relational practice, decrease disproportionate punishment and fully introduce restorative, informed and coaching-led cultures. Paul delves into the possibilities for improvement in pupil behaviour and teacher-pupil relationships, drawing further upon a hugely influential behaviour management approach whereby expectations and boundaries are exemplified by calm, consistent and regulated adults.

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Book SynopsisExplains how schools can establish and sustain a behaviour management approach rooted in values, acceptance and a genuine understanding of children's behaviour. Written by Dave Whitaker, The Kindness Principle: Making relational behaviour management work in schools advocates a behaviour management approach rooted in values, acceptance and a genuine understanding of children's behaviour. In an education system that too often reaches for the carrot-and-stick approach to dealing with poor pupil behaviour, an approach built on kindness and compassion might just provide the cure. The Kindness Principle begins with the idea that relationships should be at the heart of behaviour management and culture, and sets out the ways in which the adoption of relational approaches can help create safer and happier schools. Schools where all staff and learners are valued and understood, where expectations and standards are high, and where kindness and acceptance matter. Dave Whitaker explores why it is so important to understand children - offering techniques and advice on how to work effectively with all children (even the most challenging and troubled ones) without resorting to zero-tolerance, no-excuses and consequence-driven practices. Dave also shares a wealth of real-life experiences from some of the most challenging schools in the country, along with research-informed insights that will help teachers understand children's behaviour in a new light. To this end he provides a wealth of guidance to help develop effective practice and learn from people who have actually walked the walk and don't just talk the talk. Furthermore, the topics covered in the book include: restorative approaches, unconditional positive regard, building personal resilience, structures and routines, and the ins and outs of rewards and sanctions. Suitable for teachers, school leaders and anyone working with children.

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Book SynopsisA book for educators who find themselves torn between a government/Ofsted narrative around behaviour, attendance and attainment, and their own passion for supporting square pegs and their families.Trade ReviewNo child should miss out on a good education and the chance of opportunities in life just because their school doesn't give them the support they need to succeed. Most schools cherish and value the children who have special educational needs; there are also some who do not place inclusion high on their list of priorities, and exclude or marginalise children rather than provide the mental health and therapeutic support they need. Recently, a 13-year-old girl with autism gave me a list of what a good school for her would look like: well-organised, supportive, calm, focused on learning, there to help. These are all things we would want to see for every child in every school. After spending two years out of the classroom because a succession of schools was unable to meet her needs, she went on to find a school which understood her and provided the springboard she needed to do well. She went on to achieve great things in her GCSEs and is now in sixth form. Like Square Peg, I want all schools to see the potential in all children and provide the support they need. We should all be grateful to Square Peg for all they do to advocate for children who need most help, and for showing how schools and parents can work together with children to provide a positive environment to learn. Every child deserves the best start in life, and positive outcomes for all children must be at the heart of a successful education system.Anne LongfieldOur high-stakes, test- and exam-focused system is failing too many children. It literally fails those who struggle to attend school or are marked as failures in exams. It metaphorically fails those who attend and get their grades, but at a personal cost to themselves, their love of learning and their families. This will continue to be the case for as long as schools are judged in the main on test and exam results, placing the burden of whole-school success or failure on children's shoulders.For the good of every child and, indeed, of educators themselves (most of whom want to provide the best possible learning experiences and strive to do so in spite of our one-size-fits-all model for education), it's time to listen to the canaries in the cages - the children who simply cannot cope, let alone thrive, within our restrictive, reductive system. Change made for those who suffer most will benefit the whole school community.Alison Ali'It's not that she wouldn't, she couldn't.' These words, written in the introduction of the book, struck a chord with me. The educational system we work in has, in my opinion, been created for the round pegs who fit perfectly into the round holes and yet the young people in our schools are all unique and are not carbon copies of each other. This book is utterly refreshing in that it addresses the biggest of misconceptions - that we should treat all children the same. Not all young people are the same and the sooner we learn how to teach and support them in the way they each need, the better it will be for all. This book explains what the issues are and how as a profession we can begin to address this. I cannot recommend this book enough. Thank you, Fran, Ellie and all the contributors for helping us to better understand and support our square pegs.Toria BonoIn order for a society to become healthy, whole and progressive, it must be willing to listen to the square pegs that it has created within itself. It is when square pegs choose to be silent and when they choose to communicate that we must pay careful attention to, for the sake of all of us. Everyone who was gifted with a square peg in their life will tell you so. Square pegs are our compass and our orienteers: they are the first to notice when we lose our way, the first to see that we have crossed our own boundaries, and the first to feel when we single-mindedly keep digging one-shaped holes. This is why this book had to be written, and this is why it must be read by anyone who cares about the education system of this country.I have been following Fran, Ellie and their many supporters, diligently collecting piece by piece of evidence for several years, to assemble the overly complicated puzzle of square pegs, to improve our society. The result is brutally honest, yet optimistic. It is visionary yet chooses a pragmatic approach and offers many quick wins. It offers a sensitive choice of a diverse set of writers, through which one thread of pearls is coming out very clearly: it is about compassion, consent, community and relationships. It is about holding our societal compass close to our hearts and struggling to keep it safe. This is the struggle of all of us - or at least it should be.Carmel KentIn recent years, many schools in England have started to implement strict policies around behaviour, curriculum and attendance. As the screws tighten, more and more square pegs (read 'deeply distressed young people') have started voting with their feet. When you stop going to school, it creates all kinds of problems: home visits, financial penalties and, incredibly, the threat of custodial sentences for the parents and carers of persistent 'offenders'. The fact that so many young people should choose such strife over attending school should tell us something very important about their lived experience of our one-size-fits-all education system. It seems likely that increasing numbers of square pegs will continue voting with their feet until we reach crisis point. But this crisis can be averted if we listen to the voices of those affected now. This brilliantly curated book is an absolute must-read for anyone interested in creating a more diverse, empathic, responsive educational ecosystem that works for all young people.James MannionThis is one of the most riveting books on education I have read in a long while. Its aim - to provide practical solutions for schools and families struggling with the increasing number of children who don't thrive in our current system - could not be more timely. The array of richly qualified writers places compassion, purpose and student autonomy at the heart of best practice. Their approach would surely work not just for those who avoid school, but for those stuck within it. Square Pegs is a must-read for parents, governors, staff and students who're up for a quiet classroom revolution.Madeleine HoltThis book is steeped in the experience and expertise of families, teachers and leaders. It tells the story of a system that is fraught with unintended consequences, brings the lived experiences of young people alive and challenges the notion of one-size-fits-all strategies. The voice of school leaders and teachers, ambitious to see the young people in their care thrive, roar at us across the page. It's a book of confidence for professionals and parents alike to rise above the distracting noise about attendance, exclusion and 'what works' narratives. A much-needed book ensuring the voice and experience of young people is heard and helping to inform what happens next. It's a must-read for everyone with a vision of an education system that can be 'fixed' through collaboration and brave actions.Margaret MulhollandThis is a book that is firmly on the side of children as they try to come to terms with a school system that is designed to encourage conformity. It highlights the way some schools manage to set the child at the heart of what they do in every sense of the term. There are case studies that shine a light on the child's perspective and solutions offered for other schools to try. Reading it is both heart-wrenching and uplifting ... but uplifting wins.Mick WatersThere is an old African saying: 'Until the lions have their own historians, the tales of glory will always be written by the hunters.' Fran Morgan has assembled here some lions and while they don't write too many tales of glory - although there are some - they do make us all realise why so many square pegs unnecessarily gain so little from our schooling system. Twelve years ago, Michael Gove sent a King James bible to every school. The next secretary of state for education should send a copy of this book to every new head teacher and put it on the reading list for all initial teacher training courses.Tim BrighouseMaking schools more inclusive is essential to ensuring the well-being and ability to thrive of every young person. Creating a sense of belonging and using trauma-informed strategies to help the system welcome the square pegs, rather than continuing to force them into round holes, is clearly the way forward. The current government one-size-fits-all approach, particularly to SEND and behaviour, needs a rethink. This book offers a wealth of practical examples of how collaboration between schools and families, alongside the will to make a culture shift, can lead to successful inclusion practices. It is very readable and contains practical advice and solutions, framed within the current educational context, that leaders, teachers and support staff can use to create the right systems and support to ensure that every child and young person really is more than just 'fine in school'.Judy Ellerby

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Book SynopsisWritten by Stephen Baker,That Behaviour Book: The simple truth about teaching childrenis an essential book for every teacher, providing an engaging and unique mix of anecdotes, practical strategies and moral imperatives for successful and child-centred behaviour management.Trade Review'Allowing the teachers to take control of behaviour' is a wonderful summary as Steve looks back and advises on how to teach Wade Booley as his younger self (without taking him around the back of the Portakabin, Kes-style). This book helps establish routines and helps build relationships for ECTs and experienced teachers. It is easy to read with a plethora of simple ideas, told in a humerous manner with examples we can all relate to. The takeaways are a perfect ending to each chapter, but the cherry on the cake are the 'Now Try This' reflective opportunities which allow teachers to make those positive changes. An exceptional read.Chris DysonThrough visiting thousands of lessons, Steve has a special talent for spotting those moments of interaction between adult and youngsters that are catalysts for relationships breaking down and the inevitable onset of crisis. That Behaviour Book looks at those moments, identifies the issues and provides sensible solutions that have proven to work in many schools. This book is an essential read for all adults working with youngsters.Mark AyersThis book will challenge you to confront yourself. Do not read it unless you are ready to go on a journey to being a better teacher and a better human being. Whilst this book provides so many valuable tools and strategies, it is so much more than a 'how to ... what to do if' book. Steve is clear that our biggest asset in the classroom is our willingness to see children as fellow human beings. As Steve eloquently puts it, 'Your job as a teacher is to help young people build their futures, to assist them to thrive and achieve their potential.' I have long been suspicious of the so-called 'zero tolerance' approach to behaviour. How can we say we love and value our children and have developed sophisticated policies and protocols to safeguard our children from harm, yet say we have zero tolerance of behaviour, which may well be communicating distress, trauma, fear and distrust? Perhaps the most subversive thing about this book is that it challenges the notion that children and young people are to blame for disruptive classrooms. As adults in the classroom, we have the power to create learning environments of mutual respect; Steve provides both the tools and research to prove this to be true. Steve is himself a student of life, and in this book he is honest enough to laugh at himself. This book will make you laugh at yourself too. Steve's anecdotes are presented in a wonderful 'Gervase Phinn' style and readers will identify with so many of the stories relayed by Steve. Reading this book gave me hope. Hope to believe that there is a better way to teach and support our children, not least those from broken homes and dysfunctional families. Nelson Mandela suggested that education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world. Yet too many of our children are being excluded from lessons and even their own school community every day. If every teacher and every Ofsted inspector were to read this book, and apply the challenges and tools provided in their professional work, I believe we would see outcomes improve and the so-called disadvantage gap close significantly.Paul TinsleyIn this excellent book, Baker highlights the importance of understanding children, building strong relationships and loving pupils. Based on years of experience working in challenging schools - even the one I went to myself as a kid - he emphasises how vital adult behaviour needs to be in order to get the best out of the pupils. What we see in this book is the power of relationships and how we really must be sophisticated in how we communicate with children in our schools. If you are a new teacher then this book will help you take those first nervous steps into classroom management. If you are an experienced teacher then take a look - you may learn something new.Dave WhitakerInvaluable to early career teachers and experienced practitioners.Steve properly knows his stuff and communicates it brilliantly. His writing drips with authentic experience from a career in some truly wobbly places. Steve's advice is exactly what you need to upgrade behaviour in your classroom.I have worked with Steve for ten years and never fail to learn from him. This book is your chance to do the same.Paul Dix

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and accessible guide contains everything that needs to be known in order to set up and run a Minecraft® Social Group for children with autism spectrum disorders.Minecraft®, often described as 'digital Lego', provides an ideal forum to help children with autism and related conditions to develop social and communication skills. This book offers guidance on how to use the game to support the learning of social and emotional concepts such as having a conversation, showing interest in others and understanding another person's point of view.With over 100 pages of photocopiable and downloadable session plans, visuals and handouts, this manual is essential reading for professionals working with autism who are interested in introducing Minecraft® to support social skill development in their students.Trade ReviewMotivation, in autism, switches us on! Outside of 'interest' connecting to social understanding is unlikely. The author of this book recognises this understanding. Such a resource is unique and has been a long time coming. I am excited by and highly recommend this insightful book. -- Wenn B. Lawson (PhD) Psychology. AFBPsS; MAPs. Senior Consultant Complex Support. SA. Dept. of Ed. Disability, Policy & PlanningChildren with autism often develop talents in specific areas, such as playing computer games, but have difficulties with the social skills needed to develop friendships. This ingenious and engaging group programme uses motivation and game-playing talents to teach specific social skills. By discovering new worlds within Minecraft, the participants explore and acquire the social abilities needed to make friends. -- Dr Tony Attwood, Minds and Hearts Clinic, BrisbaneMarch's Autism Book of the Month is: Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Using Minecraft® ??Sure Lego therapy is cool, but have you heard about how Minecraft is being used to develop social skills in autistic children?A SUPER accessible step by step guide to improving communication ability in younger autists, 'Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Using Minecraft' stands apart from other stuffy autism support manuals by suggesting that the literal building blocks to verbal & collaborative success may lie in the global gaming phenomenon that is Minecraft: a creation simulator/videogame.While, most autism support guides have a tendency to be quite dry, or assuming of how much a reader knows, TSSTCWAUS does a fantastic job of explaining why autistic people struggle socialising and it's clear explanations mean that there is plenty of autism lessons to learn (even if, by the end, you decide not to trial the new therapy).An innovative read, set to shake up the world of autism therapies, I highly recommend 'Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Using Minecraft' for parents with autistic children born in the 2000s. Autistic & Unapologetic * Facebook Page Autistic & Unapologetic *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1. 1. What are social skills? 2. How are social skills impaired in children with Autism? 3. How can group programs support children with Autism to develop social skills? 4. What is Minecraft? 5. Why use Minecraft to teach social skills? Part 2. 6. Getting set up. 7. Running the program. 8. Sessions plans and handouts. Part 3: Resources. 9. Minecraft Money. 10. Minecraft Snakes and Ladders. 11. Helpful websites. Bibliography.

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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 SynopsisIt is important that stakeholders are aware of practices supported as effective for students with learning and behavioral disabilities in order to provide instruction that results in improved learner outcomes. Perhaps equally important, stakeholders should also know which practices have been shown by research to be ineffective (e.g., have no, small, or inconsistent effects on learner outcomes). Special education has a long history of using practices that, though appealing in some ways, have little or no positive impact on learner outcomes. In order to bridge the gap between research and practice, educators must be aware of which practices work (and prioritize their use) and which do not (and avoid their use). In this volume, each chapter describes two practices one supported as effective by research and one shown by research to be ineffective in critical areas of education for students with learning and behavioral disabilities. Chapter authors will provide readers guidance in how to do this for each effective practices and provide concrete reasons to not do this for each ineffective practice.Trade ReviewAmerican educators provide information on theory, critical elements, and research for instructional practices that are and are not supported by bodies of scientific research as effective in critical outcome areas, particularly regarding students with learning and behavioral disabilities. Their topics include two approaches for improving reading fluency: research supports repeated reading but not colored filters, developing mathematical problem solving through strategic instruction: much more than key word, what the research says about movement as behavioral moderator, the appropriate and inappropriate use of praise and feedback for students with learning and behavioral disabilities, and deep pressure therapy does not reduce stereotypical behavior but function-based interventions do. -- Annotation * (protoview.com) *Table of Contents1. Instructional Practices with and Without Empirical Validity: An Introduction - Bryan G. Cook, Melody Tankersley and Timothy J. Landrum 2. Two Approaches for Improving Reading Fluency: Research Supports Repeated Reading But Not Colored Filters - Bryan G. Cook and Christina Keaulana 3. Developing Mathematical Problem Solving Through Strategic Instruction: Much More Than a Keyword - Paul J. Riccomini, Jiwon Hwang and Stephanie Morano 4. Effective and Ineffective Writing Practices for Students with Disabilities - Amy Gillespie Rouse and Alyson A. Collins 5. Picture Exchange Communication System and Facilitated Communication: Contrasting an Evidence-Based Practice with a Discredited Method - Jason C. Travers, Matt Tincani, Julie L. Thompson and Richard L. Simpson 6. Movement as Behavioral Moderator: What Does the Research Say? - Amy E. Ruhaak and Bryan G. Cook 7. Learning Styles, Learning Preferences, and Student Choice: Implications for Teaching - Timothy J. Landrum and Kimberly M. Landrum 8. Never Say Never: The Appropriate and Inappropriate Use of Praise and Feedback for Students with Learning and Behavioral Disabilities - Lauren W. Collins and Lysandra Cook 9. Do School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Not Exclusionary Discipline Practices - Rhonda N. T. Nese and Kent McIntosh 10. Deep Pressure Therapy Doesn’t Reduce Stereotypical Behavior, Function-Based Interventions Do Mickey Losinski and Robin Parks Ennis

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Book SynopsisSpecial Education for Young Learners with Disabilities brings together leaders in the field of young children with disabilities, to present their ideas and research on different disability topics. Beginning with an introduction to the topic, the remaining chapters include discussions on learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities; those who are deaf/hard of hearing; those who have visual impairments; those who have autism, severe and multiple disabilities, and traumatic brain injury; those who are culturally and linguistically diverse; those who have physical disabilities, and other health impairments. While this book focuses largely on the current climate of special education for young learners with disabilities, it also looks forward, concluding with a chapter on the future for the topic, both on a research and a practical basis. This volume of Advances in Special Education is a fundamental resource for special education researchers, scholars, practitioners, and professionals who teach and serve young learners with disabilities.Trade ReviewThis volume compiles 13 essays by special education specialists from the US, who discuss teaching young learners with disabilities. They address interventions for learners with reading difficulties and disabilities, interventions for behavior problems, research and practice related to disability and race, and strategies for working with learners with intellectual disabilities, visual impairments, autism spectrum disorder, severe and multiple disabilities, traumatic brain injury, physical disabilities, and other health impairments, as well as those who are deaf or hard of hearing. -- Annotation ©2019 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Special Education for Young Learners with Disabilities: An Introduction; Jeffrey P. Bakken 2. Reading Interventions for Young Learners with Reading Difficulties and Disabilities: The Role of Word Reading and Word Meaning; Christy R. Austin and Sharon Vaughn 3. Urgent and the Always: Intervening on Behavior Problems in Young Children; Frederick J. Brigham, John William McKenna, Carlos E. Lavin, Murat Koc, Lindsay Watkins and Michele M. Brigham 4. Special Education for Young Learners with Intellectual Disabilities; Emily Bouck and Courtney Maher 5. Special Education for Young Learners who are Deaf /Hard of Hearing; Christy M. Borders, Molly Herman, Karla Giese, and Anna Tess 6. Special Education for Young Children with Visual Impairments; Stacy Kelly 7. Special Education for Young Learners with Autism; Stacey J. Bock, Christy M. Borders, Kristi Probst and Shaqwana Freeman-Green 8. Inclusive Special Education for Young Learners with Severe and Multiple Disabilities; Eva Horn, Stephanie Parks and Zhe An 9. Teaching Young Children with Traumatic Brain Injuries in Inclusive Classroom Settings; Cheryl A. Utley, Festus E. Obiakor and Sunday Obi 10. We Can Do Better: Critically Reframing Special Education Research and Practice at the Intersections of Disability and Cultural and Linguistic Diversity for Young Children; Kathleen A. King Thorius, M. Nickie Coomer and Tammera Moore 11. Special Education for Young Learners with Physical Disabilities; Eugene Asola and Samuel R. Hodge 12. Special Education for Young Learners with Other Health Impairments; Eugene Asola and Samuel R. Hodge 13. Special Education for Young Learners with Disabilities: Moving Forward; Festus E. Obiakor, Sunday Obi, Cheryl Utley, Jessica Graves and Tachelle Banks

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide for any professionals working with autistic children and young adults, this book provides expert insights which need to be considered by professionals, parents and autistic people alike. It covers key themes such as anxiety and wellbeing, transition into adulthood, sexuality, intersectionality, and many more.A unique blend of first-hand experience, parental guidance and professional advice is provided from prominent figures in the autism field to offer you an overview of the important issues of today, to help you understand and better support autistic young people.Trade ReviewEffective support: importantly in line with autistic perspectives, current research, current thinking, and a well put together practical guide that considers autism and intersectionality, gender diversity, sexuality, well-being, attachment, mental fitness and so much more. -- Dr. Wenn B. Lawson (PhD)This ambitious book brings together a diverse and vastly experienced group of neurotypical and neurodivergent commentators offering observations and advice based on lived experience and research. I particularly welcome the inclusion of the often neglected topics of autism, ethnicity, and culture, the development of IT, and the justice system. -- Richard Mills, Associate Consultant, AT-Autism, London, & Research Fellow, Dept of Psychology, University of BathThe knowledge within this book is immense. It successfully captures key issues ... research, effective interventions; coupled with insights from lived experiences that highlight the need for intersectionality. This is a valuable book that I would recommend that everyone with an interest in Autism reads. -- Julia Grey, Parent to a 7-year-old Autistic childThe breadth of the topics in this book makes it a highly recommended and valuable tool for EP practice. The chapters provide both evidence-based and thought-provoking touchstones and way-markers for the future of supporting autistic individuals and their families. The contributors provide constructive information that informs the conceptual, ethical, research and legislative foundations important for all professionals working in the field of autism. -- Dr Sara Darchicourt, Senior Educational Psychologist and Autism Lead, WKC (Westminster and Kensington) EPCS

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for effective strategies for cooperating with your 'difficult' students? Are you struggling to find motivational tools for students that appear to be angry, rude, cruel, erratic, or stubborn?This book is an essential guide for school staff supporting students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Written by the author of The Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Your Questions Answered, this book debunks myths about ODD by providing psychiatric context, strength-based approaches and exploring the disorder through a holistic lens. Supporting teachers in building and maintaining healthy relationships with ODD students, the book equips educators with the skillset to understand their students, identify and avoid common obstacles and prepare their students to thrive in and outside of the classroom. Packed with easy-to-use handouts, questionnaires and printable exercises, this guide is perfect for teacher training and group activities.Trade ReviewAmelia Bowler is changing the paradigm of how we understand Oppositional Defiant Disorder. By recognizing that a diagnosis of ODD is what we observe and not the cause of behavior, Amelia gives permission to see the whole child and find new ways to support them. With practical ideas and relevant case studies, this book is one every teacher needs on their shelf. -- Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, Author of Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom and host of The Neurodiversity PodcastA critical book for teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, parents, therapists, and child psychiatrists alike. It's clear, concise, and evidence-based. Vitally important, the section on cultural competence underscores the complexity and beauty of every child's unique story and journey. -- Mark W. Wilson, MD, Child and Adult PsychiatristBowler's deft research summaries and relatable examples peel back the ODD mask, revealing determined, courageous students from often-unkind backgrounds. Her stories and strategies illustrate how curiosity and trust can nurture motivation and competence, supplanting those exhausting attempts to control behavior. Bowler delivers hope, plus generous, immediately useful resources. -- Dr. Camille Kolu, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Trauma-informed behavior analysis consultantTable of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Changing the way you see Oppositional Defiant DisorderChapter 1: Oppositional Defiant Disorder: the view from the outsideChapter 2: Struggles linked with Oppositional Defiant DisorderChapter 3: Cultural competence, misunderstandings and biasChapter 4: Managing Your Frustrations and ExpectationsPart II Changing the way the student sees youChapter 5: Control and AutonomyChapter 6 Leadership without coercionChapter 7: Building trust and connectionChapter 8: Responding to students in distressPART III Understanding your students' goals and needsChapter 9: Looking for the WHY of behaviourChapter 10: Common Classroom Struggles: Invisible DisabilitiesChapter 11: Skills that improve cooperation in the classroomChapter 12: Preparing to write an Individualized Behaviour PlanPART IV: Worksheets

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Book SynopsisThis highly visual social skills book uses computer metaphors and visual diagrams to help children on the autism spectrum to understand how their words and actions can affect other people. Easily identifiable computing and social networking metaphors are used to explain how memories are saved in the brain, like files in computer folders, and how, just as files can be shared and downloaded on the internet, people learn about you by sharing their positive and negative impressions with each other. The author explains why certain actions may be 'liked' or 'disliked' by others, and offers guidance on appropriate and inappropriate social behavior.This book also features photocopiable worksheets to reinforce the guidance and lessons offered in the book.

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Book SynopsisResponding to the need for educational stakeholders to be equipped to plan for constantly evolving developments in policy and practice for learners with learning and behavioral disabilities, this edited collection collates contributions from authors who predict what the next big things in the field will be, and offer recommendations on how to prepare for the future they envision. The chapters cover a broad range of topics that include developments related to students’ legal rights and services, how research is utilized by practitioners, using practice-based evidence to promote the use of evidence-base practices, open science, neuroscience and special education, professional development for teachers, adaptive tier-2 interventions, the field of emotional and behavioral disorders, reading and students with autism spectrum disorder, and innovations in early writing. Chronicling, too, the concerns and cautions that the authors have about what they see as the next big thing, this collection is a compelling resource for anyone looking to the future of the field, and thinking about how they can be at the front of developments in order to navigate change in a way that generates positive effects.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The next big thing in learning and behavioral disabilities:introduction to the volume Bryan G. Cook, Melody Tankersley, and Timothy J. Landrum Chapter 2. The Endrew F. decision and the future of IEPs and FAPE Jacquelyn Chovanes, Anne O. Papalia, David F. Bateman, and Mitchell Yell Chapter 3. Research utilization in special education Molly K. Buren, Austin H. Johnson, Daniel M. Maggin, Bhawandeep K. Bains, Megan R. Ledoux Galligan, and Lauren K. Couch Chapter 4. Merging practice-based evidence and evidence-based practices to close the research-to-practice gap Lydia A. Beahm and Bryan G. Cook Chapter 5. Open science and special education research Bryan G. Cook, Lydia A. Beahm, Anna Moriah Myers, Victoria J. VanUitert, and Sarah Emily Wilson Chapter 6. Neuroscience and special education: an attempt to break down walls between complementary (but divergent) disciplines Silvia Siu-Yin Clement-Lam, Airey Nga-Lui Lau, and Devin M. Kearns Chapter 7. Professional development: what we know and what we need to find out Victoria J. VanUitert, Michael J. Kennedy, and Lindsay M. Carlisle Chapter 8. Adaptive Tier 2 behavioral intervention: what we know and what remains unseen Stephen P. Kilgus and David A. Klingbeil Chapter 9. Core values, technologies, neuroscience, and law/policy: next big things for emotional and behavioral disorders James. M. Kauffman, Richard E. Mattison, and Michael Gregory Chapter 10. Reading development for individuals with ASD: current knowledge and a roadmap for next steps Emily J. Solari, Nancy S. McIntyre, Jaclyn M. Dynia, and Alyssa Henry Chapter 11. Innovations in early writing intervention: what teachers should know Erica S. Lembke, Kristen L. McMaster, Nicole McKevett, Jessica Simpson, and Seyma Birinci Chapter 12. Some concerns about the next big thing in special education: Persistency of Fads Heather J. Forbes, Jenee Vickers Johnson, and Jason C. Travers

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Book SynopsisIntensive, individualized interventions are certainly the hallmark promise of special education. In a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), tier 3 interventions are the most intensive and require individualized delivery to address the learning and behavioral needs of students who are most often identified for special education services. MTSS, such as Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), are comprised of universal assessment, progress monitoring, and databased decision-making as intervention is implemented with increasing intensity and individualization based on the needs of the learner. The chapters in this volume cover a broad range of topics that address issues surrounding the identification of students who need the most intensive intervention, intensive intervention features and delivery considerations, behavioral interventions, academic interventions, and preservice teacher preparation. The authors of the chapters are recognized as international experts on these topics and provide specific recommendations that are based on research evidence as well as discuss considerations for future enhancement of multi-tiered systems of supports and intensive interventions. This is a contemporary resource for teachers, administrators, and teacher-educators who are charged with delivering special education and/or supporting those who do.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Delivering Intensive, Individualized Interventions to Children and Youth with Learning and Behavioral Disabilities: Introduction to the Volume; Melody Tankersley, Bryan G. Cook, and Timothy J. Landrum Chapter 2. Identifying Students with Intensive Academic and Behavioral Needs; Shanna E. Hirsch, Melissa K. Driver, Michelle Hinzman-Ferris, and Allison Bruhn Chapter 3. When Standard Approaches Fail: Advances in the Conceptualization and Delivery of Intensive Interventions; Nathan A. Stevenson Chapter 4. Essential Features of Intensive, Individualized (Tier 3) Interventions; Kathleen Lynne Lane, Eric Allen Common, Mark Matthew Buckman, and Grant Allen Chapter 5. The Role of Function in Behavioral Intervention; John Umbreit and Jolenea B. Ferro Chapter 6. Treatment Integrity and Intensity: Critical Considerations for Delivering Individualized Interventions; Robin S. Codding, Melissa Collier-Meek, and Emily DeFouw Chapter 7. Conducting Systematic Reviews of the Literature: Guidance for Quality Appraisal; Kathleen Lynne Lane, Eric Alan Common, David James Royer, and Wendy Peia Oakes Chapter 8. An Examination of the Text Characteristics of an Early Reading Book Series: Implications for Providing Intensive Practice with Connected Text; Jill Allor, Devin Kearns, Miriam Ortiz, and Carlin Conner Chapter 9. Intensive Reading Interventions for Adolescents and the Challenges of Comorbid Reading and Behavioral Difficulties; Michael Solis and John W. McKenna Chapter 10. Intensive Intervention for Students with Mathematics Learning Difficulties; Minyi Shih Dennis Chapter 11. Developing Preservice Teacher Knowledge and Confidence of Functional Assessment-Based Interventions; Wendy Peia Oakes

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Book SynopsisIt is challenging to understand the complexity and multiple causes of school violence. Given the apparent rise in many forms of violence in schools, and the dire consequences to those impacted by violence, it is vital to better support children and youth in both preventing violence and responding appropriately. Issues Around Violence in Schools explores a number of topics related to violence that occurs in schools or with school-aged children and youth. Authors address the nature and extent of violence in schools – including mass shootings but also other forms of violence – and the relationships and intersections among mental health, special education, and school violence in general. They consider positive approaches to mental health, behavior, and overall climate in schools, analysing both disciplinary practices and interventions and supports and their relationship to school violence. Key insights are presented regarding bullying, positive approaches to behavioral and social/emotional concerns, and the promise of threat assessment for mitigating violence and connecting students to needed supports. This volume provides an overview of key areas of promise for improved research and practice, such that schools are better positioned to mitigate violence, and to respond in positive, supportive ways to those who may be impacted by violence.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Issues Around Violence in Schools: Considerations and Introduction to The Volume; Timothy J. Landrum, Lauren W. Collins, And Bryan G. Cook Chapter 2. Bullying and Youth with Disabilities: Understanding The Complexity of Involvement; Katherine A. Graves, Lindsey Mirielli,And Chad A. Rose Chapter 3. The Duality of Online Socialization: Examining The Juxtaposition between Cyberbullying and Online Friendships; Chad A. Rose, Madison H. Imler, And Jessica Cowley Chapter 4. Bullying of Students with Disabilities: An Update of Litigation Trends; Diane M. Holben and Perry A. Zirkel Chapter 5. Bio-Psycho-Social-Cultural: Four Domains of Factors Contributing to School Shootings; Peter Langman Chapter 6. Behavioral Threat Assessment in Schools; Dewey Cornell Chapter 7. Zero Tolerance for Zero Tolerance: Implications and Alternatives for Students with Disabilities; Lauren W. Collins, Timothy J. Landrum, And Chris A. Sweigart Chapter 8. Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child: Sustainable and Comprehensive Change with Foundational Social and Emotional Supports; Gregory J. Benner, Sean Slade, Lisa Strycker, And Erica O. Lee Chapter 9. Prepare School Crisis Prevention and Intervention; Amanda B. Nickerson, Stephen E. Brock, And Katherine V. Margiotta Chapter 10. A Collaborative Approach to School Safety: Merging Student Voice with School Personnel’s Use of Restorative Practices for Effective Prevention; Claudia G. Vincent, Hill Walker, Dorothy Espelage, And Brion Marquez Chapter 11. Trauma-Informed Care to Prevent and Mitigate Effects of School Violence; Jessica B. Koslouski, Kristabel Stark, And Sandra M. Chafouleas

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Book SynopsisThis innovative approach to managing Forest School, with a focus on children with additional or complex needs, helps children to explore, increase their confidence, take measured risks, improve their self-esteem and become more resilient.Offering a behavioural toolbox and techniques you can put in place immediately within your own practice, this hands-on guide supports positive behaviour with a full range of learners. The book provides you with the tips, suggestions and philosophy to utilise outdoor skills and activities that children can benefit from, regardless of many additional needs they may have.Trade ReviewWarm and engaging in tone, this book is encouraging, thorough and practical, it inspires curiosity and brims with easily applied advice and activities that will add to a Forest School Leader's tool-box, inform the content and conduct of their everyday practice and help no end when dealing with students whose behavior is challenging. -- Chris Holland, author of I Love My World - the playful, hands-on Nature connection guide book and the Storytelling for Outdoor Learning year courseIn this terrific guidebook, David Rylance offers excellent advice to support learning, behavior, and well-being, combined with the power of nature to create an environment where all kids can thrive. -- Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling and Last Child in the WoodsTable of Contents1: Introduction to this Book; 2: A Brief Introduction to Forest School; 3: How Forest School can Support all Children Displaying Challenging Behaviour; 4: Managing Your Own Behaviour; 5: Developing Your Behaviour Toolbox for Forest School; 6: Techniques you can use tomorrow in your forest school!; 7: Supporting SEND Behaviour in Your Forest School; 8: Opportunities and Activities to Support Behaviour Change; 9: Team Building Games; add-ons to your Forest School; 10: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisChildren with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. But the benefits that can be derived from these skills can only be seen if children are given the opportunity to develop them.This accessible guide helps teach children to participate in social-emotional learning. Offering fun group activities including social skill-based improv games, participant written plays, and basic plays that can be transformed using the creative minds of children themselves. To increase participant comfort levels with these activities, the book allows for a graduated exposure of techniques, starting with improv trust building and joint focus games, and progressing to improvisation and writing sketches.Featuring additional downloadable content, including worksheets and lesson plans for classroom use, this is the perfect companion for educators and therapists.Trade ReviewThis is a fabulous resource for all teachers and therapist to help children develop social skills and confidence while having fun. Shawn and Eleni have created a comprehensive guide to using Applied Improv based on their experience in Improvisational Theatre Games, Emotional learning and clinical practice. The games and exercises are clearly defined with excellent graphics to aid the teacher. I love this book and will be using it in my classes and therapy. I hope this becomes a resource in every library. It is a jewel! -- Margot Escott LCSW, Psychotherapist & Improv Teacher, Owner and founder of Improv for WellnessSafe, equitable methods of social emotional healing and learning through dramatic play for young neuro diverse and typical populations are in this book! Novel, transformative Social Theatre methods--intentional embodied approaches for community building and repair of trauma and developmental challenges are offered step by step. Useful handouts founded on the authors' research and clinical practices are a thoughtful book bonus. -- Dr. Mimi Savage, registered drama therapist, Associate Professor CIIS Counseling Psychology and Expressive Arts.Yes! Finally, an incredibly easy to use resource that provides clinicians, teachers, and parents with a fast, effective and engaging way to teach essential social emotional skills. Whether teaching a course or addressing specific needs, Amador and Liossis remove the daunting challenge of helping students who struggle and those who don't with these accessible, supportive, and fun activities. -- Mary DeMichele Creator and author of One Rule Improv® and Improv 'n Ink®.Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter One: History of Social Theatre®, Research, and MethodologyHistory of Social TheatreOther Applications of Social TheatreResearch and MethodologyHow Can Social Theatre be Applied?Social Emotional Learning and Parts of ImprovBuilding Skill Based Activities from ScratchMeaning of Humor in Social TheatreGroup Humor versus. 'Stand Up Comedy'Rules of Improv in Application to Social Theatre ActivitiesChapter Two: Establishing Group Flow with Boundaries and RulesHelpful activities to keep Group Flow/structureRule SettingSocial Theatre Group RulesActivity: Using Hands in Group Communication "Silly Hands" Activity: Non-Verbal Body Language in Group Communication "Hot Sauce"Activity: Sharing Group Attention (Who's in the Spotlight?) "Attention Monster"Activity: Sharing and Supporting Group Attention. "SpotlightChapter Three: Strengthening Eye Contact and Deepening Social RelationshipsIntroductionActivity: Building Connections through Eye Contact "Circle Name Game with leveled challenges"Activity: Connecting with Eye ContactActivity: Strengthening Eye Contact"Joint Attention Circle"Activity: Practicing Joint Attention "Passing the Ball"Activity: Strengthening Joint Attention "Mirroring the Mirror"Chapter Four: Reading Social CuesIntroductionActivity: Discovering Details "What Changes" Activity: Recognizing Others Wants "You Wanted to See This?"Activity: Group Problem Solving Using "The Huddle" Activity: Building Listening Skills "Where did that come from?"Role Play: Mutual Eye Gaze and Recognizing BoredomActivity: What to do About Boredom and CuesChapter Five: Recognizing and Expressing FeelingsIntroductionActivity: Recognizing and Expressing Feelings "The Chase"Activity: Connecting Eyes and Emotions"Eye Pass Emo Pass"Activity: Tone Matching and Feelings Puppet "Voice Message"Activity: Matching Feelings and Empathy [Version A, B, C, and D] Version A - "Reading Others Emotions"Version B - "Reading Others Vocal Tones and Body/Facial Expressions"Version C - "Matching Empathy to Feelings"Version D - "Matching Empathy to Feelings - Exploring Anger"Chapter Six: Conversation StrategiesIntroductionActivity: "Presents" in ConversationPLAY: "Your Presence is a Present!"Activity: Building Conversation Skills "WTMI" (Way To Much Information) Activity: Transition Word AssociationActivity: "When I'm Stuck, Make Topic Bigger!" [Version A and Version B] Version A - BiggerVersion B - Narrow Activity: Social Wonder/World Wonder [Version A and Version B]Version A - ActivityVersion B - Role PlayChapter Seven: ????EXPANDING FlexibilityIntroductionActivity: "I'm Stuffed!" A Role Play about Flexible Thinking and BoxesPlay: "I'm Stuffed"Activity: Flexible Imaginations with One Word StorytellingActivity: Morphing Clay Activity: Acting with Props with Different PurposeActivity: Flexible Imaginations with "Yes, Lets!!!!" Chapter Eight: Defining Relationship RolesIntroductionLevel of Relationships and BehaviorProcessing: What Are Relationships and Why are they Important?Activity: Improvising a Relationship.Activity: Defining RelationshipsRelationship Roles and Response WorksheetPLAY - "Interesting Shoes and Relationship Response"Chapter Nine: Perspective TakingIntroductionActivity: Perspective Taking "Switching Perspectives"Activity: Perspective Taking "Testing Perspectives"Activity: Perspective Taking "Step Into My Mind"Activity: Perspective Taking "Step into My Body"Activity: Refer to Chapter ? for Mirror the Mirror (add in)?????Chapter Ten: ??Developing the Inner Monolog, Coping Skills, and MindfulnessIntroductionActivity: Developing Inner Monologue "The Shield" Activity: Finding our Inner MonologuePlaysActivity: Play about Negative Thinking: "Dr. Evil's Remote Control"Mindfulness ActivitiesActivity: Group Mindfulness with "ZIP-ZAP-ZOP" Activity: Being In The MomentActivity: MetronomeActivity: Bubble PopActivity: Invisible Shield

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Book SynopsisWhat does supervision mean in a school setting?How can supervision benefit staff and student wellbeing?How can I best run supervision sessions?Supervision is an effective way to support staff in navigating the complex experiences of simultaneously teaching and safeguarding children, but much of the existing literature on supervision can't easily be applied to school settings.Bringing together theory and practice, this practical how-to guide includes chapters on why supervision is so important for staff and student wellbeing, what qualities make for an ideal supervisor, how to adapt supervision for in-person and online settings, as well as criteria for an optimum supervision environment and suggested material to include in supervision sessions.Trade ReviewBreaks down the myths and barriers of utilising supervision practice in schools - essential reading for anyone looking to embed whole school approaches to mental health in their setting. -- Ian MacDonald, Trainer at the Charlie Waller Trust and Associate Lecturer at The Open University

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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 SynopsisPart of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and at school, ADHD and Attention Difficulties offers a complete introduction to this complex and sensitive topic. While there is no one 'best' strategy for managing ADHD, many of the most problematic issues spring from an inability to manage distractions - so young people tend to do best when provided with a consistent, structured environment. Placing at the heart of the work the premise that those who struggle with attention difficulties respond best to people who understand that it is neurological deficits, not unwillingness, that prevent them from behaving and learning like their peers, Fin O'Regan and Sara Cave explore the issues, challenges and experiences commonly faced by a young person with ADHD - and how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.Table of ContentsSeries Preface; About the Authors; Authors' Preface; How to Use This Book Part 1: Introduction 1. What is ADHD?; 2. Causes and consequences; 3. Assessment and diagnosis; 4. Overlapping issues; Ten key things to know about ADHD Part 2: How teachers can help 5. Why are they bored?; 6. How can I create a class that's ready to learn?; 7. Why can't they remember and how do I support them?; 8. Organising the disorganised; 9. Promoting positive behaviour; 10. Why don't they listen?; 11. Self-regulation; 12. Developing effective rapport, relationships and resilience Part 3: How parents and professionals can work together 13. The importance of parent-school collaboration; 14. Support through referral and assessment; 15. The role of medication; 16. Coaching, counselling and CBT; 17. Diet, sleep and exercise; 18. ICT and Speech and Language Therapy; 19. Transitions; 20. Adults & ADHD Part 4: How parents can help 21. What does ADHD do to a family?; 22. Diagnosis: the facts; 23. Working with schools; 24. Working with teachers; 25. Activities outside school; 26. Discipline and behavioural changes; 27. Social skills and situations; 28. A typical day Part 5: Conclusion and resources 29. Summary; 30. Advice for parents and carers; 31. Advice for teachers; Appendices

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to 'The Excludables', it is time to shake up the debate.Students who are excluded from school, and society, are at a higher risk of being incarcerated. They are more likely to have mental health difficulties, special educational needs, live in poverty, have social care involvement and they disproportionately come from certain ethnic groups. This book pulls on all those threads using up to date research and establishes a deeper understanding of how and why these things affect school behaviours. The factors that lead to exclusion are complex, and this book meets that challenge head on, including the kinds of “crunchy bits” that are usually avoided at all costs, such as children who are high in callous-unemotional traits, and trauma-informed approaches in prison education.Written by an experienced educator and behaviour consultant, this book steps away from the worn-out discourse that surrounds behaviour in schools, and away from the notion that educators are the only relevant experts. Get ready to explore genetics, bias, epistemic trust, and the human stress-response system; all examined through the lens of the realities of behavioural challenge faced by educators every day.This is a read that will confront everyone in some way.

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Book SynopsisBeals describes the root causes of the language and learning challenges in autism, their various academic consequences, and a variety of tools and strategies for addressing them. Drawing on what the most current evidence shows about the nature of autism and which therapies are most successful, the book discusses the implications for autism-friendly instruction in academic subjects, noting the ways in which today's classrooms come up short, and suggesting various adjustments that teachers can make.Instead of focusing on social and behavioral issues, general accommodations, and general ways to address learning difficulties, Beals zeros in on academics, on accommodations within specific academic subjects, and on techniques that target autism-specific deficits, situating the issue of educational access within the broader context of disability rights, neurodiversity, and debates about what disability rights and neurodiversity should encompass.Complete acceptance of individuals on the autism spectrum must include complete educational access. This means rethinking assumptions about autistic students, about how we teach expressive language, about how we teach reading comprehension, and about what and how we teach in the many K-12 classrooms attended by autistic students.Trade ReviewFinally, a book with a truly comprehensive focus on autism-friendly curriculum and instruction, rather than another re-hash of how to create an autism-friendly classroom! Beals provides the best description of teaching language and cognition to children and adults with autism I have seen to date. I heartily recommend her book to all autism ABA practitioners. -- Kent Johnson, Founder & Executive Director, Morningside Academy

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