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Brookes Publishing Co Early Childhood Literacy: The National Early Literacy Panel and Beyond
What are today’s best practices in early literacy instruction—and what should schools and programs focus on in the near future? More than 20 of the biggest names in early literacy research explore the answers in this essential volume for program directors, administrators, and curriculum developers. Using the landmark National Early Literacy Panel (NELP) Report as a starting point, this accessible book breaks the report down into key takeaways, recommends future directions in policy and practice, and tackles emerging issues and new research not addressed in the NELP report. Readers will get balanced, insightful analyses of the latest research on: Identification of early literacy learning needs Phonological awareness and print knowledge Comprehension development Effective book sharing with young children Curriculum-based language interventions The effect of socio-emotional development on academic outcomes Pre-K curricula (including which ones show clear evidence of positive effects) The role of home and parent programs in children’s literacy development Early literacy intervention for young children with special needs A critical volume that sets the stage for positive change, this important book is a must for every leader in early education. Readers will come away with a nuanced understanding of key issues and recommended practices—knowledge they’ll use to drive their decision-making and strengthen early literacy outcomes for young children.
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Brookes Publishing Co Unlocking Literacy: Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction
The updated second edition of Unlocking Literacy is here—and now pre- and inservice educators will have the very latest research and practical guidance on teaching good reading and spelling skills. Developed for general and special educators of students from prekindergarten to middle school and beyond, the new edition of this bestselling textbook arms teachers with the most recent developments in reading research and shows them how to apply their knowledge in the classroom to help all students learn.
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Brookes Publishing Co You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom
Thousands of educators have turned to "You're Going to Love This Kid!" for fresh ways to welcome and teach students with autism—and now the book teachers trust is fully revised and more practical than ever! Gathering feedback from teachers across the country during her popular workshops, autism expert Paula Kluth targeted this second edition to the specific needs of today's primary- and secondary-school educators. Still packed with the ready-to-use tips and strategies that teachers are looking for, the new edition gives readers: dozens of NEW photocopiable forms, checklists, and planning tools that make it easy for teachers to implement the suggested strategies (see box) photos of curricular adaptations, sensory supports, and classroom scenes thoroughly revised and updated chapters on today's hottest topics: improving literacy, implementing positive behavior support, and collaborating effectively with families larger 8.5 x 11 format, so the book is easier to read and photocopy study guide with challenging discussion questions for each chapter-perfect for pre- and inservice professional development and book clubs new ideas throughout the book based on the latest research on autism, inclusion, literacy, and behavior Readers will also get updates on all of the other topics covered in the first edition, including fostering friendships, building communication skills, planning challenging and multidimensional lessons, and adapting the curriculum and the physical environment. And with the new first-person stories from people with autism and their teachers and parents, readers will have a better understanding of students on the spectrum and how to include them successfully.A book teachers will keep forever for creative ideas and inspiration, this new edition of You're Going to Love This Kid! is the ultimate practical guide to including students with autism, teaching them effectively and sensitively, and appreciating the gifts they bring to the classroom.
£38.09
Brookes Publishing Co Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt: Strategies for Your Classroom
Each year hundreds of thousands of children in the United States experience trauma - such as abuse, neglect, or community violence - that creates tough obstacles to academic achievement and social success. Now there's a practical, strategy-filled book that shows educators how to reach and teach students exposed to trauma. Through clear and readable explanations of current research and enlightening vignettes, educators will understand how violence and other forms of trauma affect the key elements of a child's school and social success, including behavior, attention, memory, and language.Then they'll find dozens of simple, creative ideas - easy to use in any classroom, on any budget - that show them how to: adapt instruction to address the learning characteristics of children exposed to trauma; help students develop the most important skills they need to succeed in school; use positive behavior supports so children can stay calm and focused on learning; build meaningful, appropriate, and supportive teacher-student relationships; encourage positive peer relationships through cooperative games, group projects, and buddy systems; provide predictable routines that instill a sense of safety and control; avoid burnout and reduce the effects of 'compassion fatigue'; and, integrate a trauma-sensitive perspective across an entire school. Throughout this book, realistic sample scenarios demonstrate how teachers can make the strategies work in their classroom, and challenging What Would You Do? quizzes sharpen educators' instincts so they can respond skillfully in difficult situations.
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Brookes Publishing Co Just Give Him the Whale!: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism
Using case stories and recommendations based on the authors' research, this book helps teachers to think differently about the so-called ""unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests"" (Autism Fact Sheet, 2007) of children with autism.Many individuals with autism have deep interest in one or a variety of topics. Some interests are commonly seen across individuals with autism, others seem more unique to an individual person. While conducting their research in schools, the authors observed that plans and goals for students with autism are developed for the purpose of 'extinguishing' or severely limiting these areas of interest.From their observations, the authors concluded that if educators could reframe 'obsessions' as fascinations, passions, interests, or 'enthusiasms' and see these areas as potential tools for teaching and supporting, educators and their students with autism may potentially be more satisfied, calm, and successful. ""Just Give Him the Whale!"" was written to help teachers and others working with children with autism understand and work with children's fascinations instead of trying to change them.
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Brookes Publishing Co Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation: Pre-K (ELLCO Pre-K) User's Guide
Ellco helps administrators, supervisors, and program directors gather the crucial data schools need to strengthen classroom quality and build better literacy programs, both by improving teacher development and comparing their practices with others.Originally published in 2002, ""Ellco"" was developed to measure classroom environments and their effects on early literacy and language development in pre-K through third grade. To strengthen the usefulness of the tool and better address the differences in settings between pre-school and early elementary classrooms, the new edition is divided into 2 parts: pre-K and kindergarten through third grade. The tools for each age group are parallel in design and layout with the same scoring system and the same level of guidance for use and interpretation.The new tool now consists of only 2 elements, the Classroom Observation and Teacher Interview. This edition includes descriptors for all 5 scoring levels.The User's Guides provide more information on how to use and interpret the results, including guidelines for conducting classroom observations, limiting bias in scoring, scoring guidance, providing feedback, research use, and data collection tips. Additions include research-based practices for increasing reading fluency, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and more.
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Brookes Publishing Co Writing Better: Effective Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties
This book describes and explains a wide variety of techniques for helping students become better writers. The recommended writing strategies are good for all students, but are particularly helpful for children with learning disabilities and other struggling writers. These techniques have been developed and field tested over the past 25 years. The techniques utilize several mnemonic devices for helping struggling writers get their thoughts on paper. They include planning, editing, revising, and other self-regulation strategies. These devices are intended for students ages 8-12. This practical guidebook for teachers is written in clear, accessible language. It includes forms, worksheets, and tables for use in classroom writing exercises. It also includes before-and-after examples of student writing.
£28.59
Brookes Publishing Co Merrell's Strong Kids™ - Grades 3-5: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
Teach social-emotional competence - the foundation of school and social success - with the NEW editions of the Strong Kids™ - Grades 3 - 5 curriculum! Strong Kids is the fun and easy way to help your students develop the social-emotional skills they need to manage their challenges and succeed in school and life. Developed by a team of educational and mental health experts, this evidence-based, age-appropriate curriculum is Low cost and low tech Proven to help increase students knowledge of social and emotional concepts and decrease their emotional and behavioral problems Easy to implement with no mental health training required Brief enough to use with any program Through engaging, thought-provoking classroom activities, students learn about emotions and the social-emotional skills they'll use for the rest of their lives: managing anger, reducing stress, solving interpersonal problems, and much more. This scientifically-based curriculum runs for 12 weeks, and lessons are easy to fit into your existing schedule (especially with the new options for breaking them into smaller chunks). Partially scripted lessons, handouts, and worksheets are included - all photocopiable and available as downloads - so teachers have everything they need to implement the program with little added cost or preparation.
£36.64
Brookes Publishing Co The PRT Pocket Guide: Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders
What is Pivotal Response Treatment? What's the research behind it, what does it look like in practice, and what are some good examples of how to use it? Now one concise book gives professionals and parents all the basics of the widely used PRT -- one of a select group of highly effective, evidence-based treatments for autism. A great resource for educators, behaviour specialists, early interventionists, SLPs, occupational therapists, and families, this reader-friendly pocket guide is the perfect introduction to PRT, the popular approach that uses natural learning opportunities to modify pivotal areas of behaviour. Pioneering autism experts Robert and Lynn Koegel speak directly to the reader, demystifying PRT and clearly explaining why it leads to widespread and rapid progress for children. Filled with helpful tips and many practical examples based on actual children, the book reveals the key principles behind motivating children with natural reinforcers reducing disruptive behaviour encouraging communication and social initiations developing a challenging curriculum that helps children make progress assessing children meaningfully in natural environments closely collaborating with parents on goals and interventions helping families weave interventions into everyday routines ensuring that children generalise skills to other settings decreasing parents' stress and offering positive support Throughout the book, the Koegels engage readers with down-to-earth guidance based on best practice, true stories from their decades of experience with children and families, and clear explanations of what the research says about PRT. And the end-of-chapter questions for teachers, therapists, and parents reinforce key points and prepare them for effective PRT implementation. An essential first step in PRT training and a must-have for every member of a child's support team, this quick and practical introduction will get everyone on board with PRT and equip them with the fundamentals they need to use it in the real world.
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Brookes Publishing Co Speech to Print Workbook: Language Exercises for Teachers
The ideal companion to the third edition of the bestselling Speech to Print textbook, this revised workbook helps teachers deepen their understanding of spoken and written English, practice and strengthen their skills and knowledge, and prepare to deliver high-quality reading instruction. Speech to Print author Louisa Moats has partnered with Bruce Rosowâ€"an experienced special educator and teacher of teachersâ€"to develop an updated and engaging new edition of the workbook that gets today’s teachers ready for success in the classroom. As in the previous editions, the exercises in the new workbook cover all the areas addressed in the textbook, including phonetics and phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Users will find dozens of new exercises, updates and revisions throughout, and student-friendly features such as chapter quizzes, answer keys, and tips on teaching language concepts to their own students. Perfect for preservice teacher education courses or for in-service professional development, this workbook will help ensure that educators grasp the complex concepts in Speech to Printâ€"and successfully teach children the critical literacy skills they’ll need for the rest of their lives.WHAT’S NEW More than 30 brand-new exercises not found in the Speech to Print textbook Revised and updated exercises throughout Extensive new content and exercises addressing syntax and semantics New chapter quizzes reinforcing teachers’ knowledge of language building blocks, including phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and semantics Exercises that provide models and tips for teaching selected concepts to students A new final course exam Learn more about the new edition!
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Brookes Publishing Co The Reading Comprehension Blueprint Activity Book: A Practice & Planning Guide for Teachers
Grounded in the science of reading, this book is a practical field guide to intentional instruction that enhances reading comprehension skills for all learners. The activity book covers every section of the Blueprint: vocabulary, syntax and sentence comprehension, text structures, background knowledge, and levels of understanding and inference as well as expression of understanding. For each of these critical areas, this activity book gives educators: Clear and concise guidance on the what, why, and how of instruction Sample lesson plans that teachers can use as models for their own Instructional activities that help students build key skills needed for comprehension Ready-to-use tips for successful teaching "Try This" activities that help teachers reflect on and hone their instruction Supports for diverse learners, including students with learning disabilities and English language learners Reader-friendly definitions of important terms Links to multimedia content for further learning Perfect for professional development, this hands-on resource can be studied by individual educators, discussed in small groups, or used as the focus for a training program or learning community. A must-have for current and future K-8 educators, reading specialists, and other practitioners, this activity book helps teachers apply their knowledge of structured comprehension instruction in their classrooms—and strengthen reading success for every learner.
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Brookes Publishing Co The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox: Practical Strategies to Support All Students
Strong social-emotional skills help students succeed in the classroom and beyond—but many teachers report that they lack the tools and time to effectively support social-emotional learning (SEL). Help is here with The Socialâ€'Emotional Learning Toolbox, a practical guide that shows K-5 teachers how to infuse their existing curriculum and routines with high-quality, evidence-based SEL instruction.Created by a seasoned educator with three decades of experience, this engaging, research-supported guidebook is filled with classroom-tested tips and techniques that help any teacher make SEL an integral part of each school day. You’ll learn how to design effective classroom environments and lessons with easy-to-implement, inclusive SEL supports for every student, whether they have ongoing behavior and learning challenges or just need a little extra help. With engaging and unique strategies and numerous online printable tools and worksheets, you’ll help your students reduce acting-out behaviors, strengthen relationships, and develop critical skills like self-discipline and empathy.A must-have resource for all teachers, this book has everything you need to get started immediately with SEL, make the most of teachable moments each day, and give every student a foundation for success in school and in life.DISCOVER HOW TO: Build self-regulation skills in students so they can manage their emotions and be ready to learn Help students develop emotional intelligence so they can understand and express their feelings Create a warm, caring, and inclusive classroom atmosphere Strengthen executive functioning skills to boost both social and academic competence Develop positive, trusting relationships with students Explicitly teach and model empathy in your classroom Promote a growth mindset to improve students’ motivation, productivity, and confidence Teach mindfulness practices to help students relax, maintain attention, and focus on the present moment ONLINE MATERIALS: You’ll get a complete package of more than 60 forms, worksheets, handouts, checklists, and printable classroom signs for supporting your students’ social-emotional skills.
£34.85
Brookes Publishing Co Interventions for Speech Sound Disorders in Children
An essential building block of every speech-language pathologist’s professional preparation, the second edition of this bestselling textbook is a comprehensive critical analysis of 21 interventions for highly prevalent speech sound disorders (SSD) in children. Bringing together a powerhouse team of international experts, this new edition has been revised and enhanced with current research, new interventions, more guidance on selecting interventions, and updated video clips that show the approaches in action. For each intervention, readers will get a clear explanation of its robust evidence base, plus thorough guidance on implementing the approach, monitoring progress, and using the intervention with children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.A key graduate-level text and an important professional resource for practicing SLPs, early interventionists, and special educators, this book will help readers choose and use the best interventions for children with functional or motor-based speech disorders.What's new: 18 high-quality video clips that offer a vivid inside look at intervention techniques in action Expanded information on choosing interventions and implementing them with fidelity New featured interventions, including Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing and biofeedback approaches Up-to-date research on SSD and interventions, including Levels of Evidence tables that help readers evaluate the evidence base for each intervention In-depth discussion of how the interventions relate to the World Health Organization’s model of participation New learning activities that help readers apply their understanding of each intervention
£74.84
Brookes Publishing Co Supporting Communication for Adults with Acute and Chronic Aphasia
How can SLPs and other practitioners provide the best supports for adults with aphasia-and help them make a successful return to daily life? Clear answers are in this comprehensive text, the definitive guide to research-based strategies, supports, and technologies that improve outcomes for adults with chronic or acute aphasia. Introducing a unique approach to aphasia treatment, this book goes far beyond coverage of AAC devices, revealing innovative ways to educate families and communities about the needs of people with aphasia and encourage ongoing participation in everyday life. SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other service providers will get the foundational knowledge they need to leverage today's technology-both electronic and non-electronic options-to support communication ensure effective communication support across all healthcare settings and stages of recovery implement therapeutic assessments that involve patients as proactive partners in their rehabilitation weave communication supports into inpatient and outpatient therapy conduct aphasia treatment in small groups to enhance communication and reduce social isolation support participation in everyday situations, including self-care, leisure activities, and interpersonal interactions strengthen social relationships by training the communication partners of people with aphasia maintain ongoing, long-term communication support that adapts to changing needs An ideal textbook for graduate courses on aphasia-and an indispensable resource for practicing SLPs and other service providers-this book will help professionals strengthen the communication skills, social competence, and life satisfaction of people with aphasia. Includes brief, instructive case studies and quick-reference lists of communication strategies and supports.
£50.04
MP-BRP Brookes Publishing Co Ages Stages Questionnaires174 SocialEmotional A ParentCompleted Child Monitoring System for SocialEmotional Behaviors
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MP-BRP Brookes Publishing Co Ages Stages Questionnaires174 ASQ3174 Learning A ParentCompleted Child Monitoring System
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MP-BRP Brookes Publishing Co Ages Stages Questionnaires174 ASQ1743 Question A ParentCompleted Child Monitoring System
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MP-BRP Brookes Publishing Co Ages Stages Questionnaires174 ASQ1743 Starter A ParentCompleted Child Monitoring System
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Brookes Publishing Co The Voice of Evidence in Reading Research
This resource helps school administrators, educators, and specialists answer complex questions about scientifically-based reading research and make informed choices about teaching practices. It covers brain research and neuroimaging and its influence on reading. Readers will: learn how to read research literature, judge its value, apply it to practice, and recognize common myths about scientific research; review the findings of the National Reading Panel report on Teaching Children to Read and examine research information about phonics and phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension; and discover how reading research informs educational policy and get reliable information on legislation.
£47.50
Brookes Publishing Co Collaborative Teaming
Collaborative teaming is the glue that holds an inclusive school together. But most educators don’t get explicit training on teamwork skills - and that’s why you need the new third edition of this popular how-to book. Packed with practical tips, tools, and vignettes, Collaborative Teaming shows your staff how to work together effectively to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Perfect for independent study, inservice training, or preservice study, this reader-friendly guide will get teachers on board with collaborative teaming and give them fresh ways to improve the academic progress and behavior of all students.LEARN HOW TO: Master multiple types of teaming, from co-teaching to collaborative consultation Clearly define a team’s purpose and focus Establish trust and consistent communication among team members Schedule and facilitate productive team meetings Make sound decisions by consensus Solve problems and create action plans as a team Use teamwork to increase the participation and learning of all students Ensure positive interactions with families PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Activities that help teachers reflect on and apply the strategies; vignettes that show strategies in action; reproducible forms and checklists for conducting meetings, co-teaching effectively, and more. (For easy printing, full-size forms will now be available for download when you purchase the book.)WHAT’S NEW: How teaming relates to schoolwide initiatives like PBIS and RTI Expanded chapter on co-teaching New chapter on collaborative consultation More strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution Insights on using today’s technology to collaborate New vignettes featuring diverse students with a wide range of disabilities Helpful “focusing questions” in each chapter - perfect for use in courses and book clubs Packed with practical tips, tools, and vignettes, the third edition of this popular book shows your staff how to work together effectively to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Perfect for independent study, inservice training, or preservice study.
£41.79
Brookes Publishing Co Understanding Families: Supportive Approaches to Diversity, Disability, and Risk
Today’s American families are more complex and diverse than ever before—and today s child and family professionals must be fully prepared to meet their needs. Interventionists educators, health care professionals, therapists, and social workers will get the strong foundation they need with the NEW edition of this trusted textbook, a comprehensive guide to working effectively and respectfully with contemporary families.Highly respected experts Marci Hanson and Eleanor Lynch have expanded and updated their bestselling text, weaving in cutting-edge research on social, demographic, and economic changes and connecting the research to best practices in family-centered care. With a strong emphasis on family resilience, this book gets preservice and in-service professionals ready to work with a broad range of families with diverse structures, backgrounds, and circumstances communicate and collaborate effectively with every family they serve support families of children with disabilities advance strong parent–child attachment and interactions match services and supports with each family s desired goals and outcomes address risk factors such as poverty, addiction, and violence promote the mental health of young children and their parents apply human development theories in their work with children defuse common sources of tension between families and professionals With this cornerstone textbook, the new generation of child and family professionals will have the research and practical guidance they need to improve the lives and outcomes of 21st-century families. WHAT’S NEW Timely new information on: Demographic changes in the past decade Cultural and linguistic diversity Economic issues caused by the recession The needs of infants and very young children Infant mental health
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Brookes Publishing Co Pediatric Test of Brain Injury: Test Forms (Pack of 10)
Designed for use with children ages 6-16 recovering from brain injury, PTBI' is the only criterion-referenced, standardized test that assesses the skills children need to return to school and function in the general education curriculum. An effective and innovative tool, PTBI helps speech-language pathologists and other clinicians determine children's neurocognitive, language, and literacy abilities so they can identify strengths and weaknesses and implement effective interventions. PTBI is also an essential tool for monitoring functional changes, tracking recovery patterns over time, and guiding decision-making related to school reintegration. Equally useful for assessing children with acquired or traumatic brain injury, PTBI is: rigorously tested using cutting-edge item response theory (IRT) analysis and traditional test development methods, yielding strong evidence of reliability and validity; focused on areas critical to school success, such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, gesturing, working memory, and problem solving; easy to complete in just 30 minutes--won't overburden children likely to be fatigued or have attention issues; field tested at trauma, rehab centers, and clinics across the country; useful anytime during the recovery process--to assess abilities in the acute phases and to monitor progress on an ongoing basis; easy to administer and score--the forms include concise, specific instructions for accurate use of PTBI. The complete PTBI includes all the components necessary for successful test administration: an Examiner's Manual with comprehensive guidelines and technical data; a Stimulus Book with all the visual stimuli needed to conduct the test; and Test Forms for recording information about the child's performance and scoring PTBI. The first and only standardized test that assesses cognitive and academic skills after brain injury, PTBI is the tool every SLP needs to develop effective supports for children and get them ready for a successful return to the classroom.
£56.03
Brookes Publishing Co Transition Planning for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Youth
Too often, culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) youth with disabilities have a tougher road to adulthood than their peers with disabilities. Reverse the odds with this concise how-to book, the first guide to easing the complex transition process for CLD students with a wide range of special needs.
£34.53
Brookes Publishing Co Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health: A Practical Guide for Professionals
Integrating infant mental health services into early education programs leads to better child outcomes and stronger parent–child relationships—the big question is how to do it appropriately and effectively. Clear answers are in this accessible textbook, created to prepare early childhood professionals and programs to weave best practices in mental health into their everyday work.Ideal for preservice university courses, in-service professional development, and program administrators, this introductory text combines the authoritative guidance of more than a dozen respected mental health and early childhood experts. Professionals will get a primer on infant mental health, strengthening their knowledge of key issues such as screening and assessment, attachment, emotional dysregulation and aggression, risk and resilience, maternal depression, and children's exposure to trauma. Then they'll get practical, research-based guidance they can use to-recognize indicators of mental health problems in very young children, including emotional dysregulation and behavioral and developmental changes-promote parents' and caregivers' mental health through direct and indirect supports, including regular mental health screening, community partnerships with mental health providers, and parent education-build on child and family strengths and mitigate risk factors such as poverty and violence-strengthen parent–child relationships and interactions through play and effective caregiving routines-maintain their own mental health, building positive relationships with co-workers and reducing the effects of compassion fatigue and secondary stress-participate in reflective supervision to sharpen their ability to think critically and solve problems-conduct sound program evaluation that includes the input of families, staff, and the surrounding culture and community work effectively with outside mental health consultants when child and family needs extend beyond the program's scopeWith this highly readable introduction to key mental health principles, the next generation of early childhood professionals will fully understand the latest research and best practice—so they can support optimal caregiver-child relationships, enhance professional collaboration, and strengthen child development.
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Brookes Publishing Co Autism Intervention Every Day!: Embedding Activities in Daily Routines for Young Children and Their Families
Children with autism often don't get a diagnosis in their first few years of life - but if a very young child is exhibiting red flags, what should professionals and parents do in the meantime? This book has accessible, real-world solutions for use with children birth to three, with or without an autism diagnosis. A follow-up to the bestselling Early Intervention Every Day!, this practical guide is packed with simple, highly effective suggestions for strengthening critical skills during daily routines, from dressing in the morning to getting ready for bed. Early interventionists and other professionals will learn how to coach families in weaving these activities into everyday life with their child, so that intervention continues long after the professional goes home.Discover how to: Recognize red flags for autism spectrum disorder Help children build a foundation for learning to interact, communicate, and participate in routines Strengthen skills that are especially challenging for children with autism, such as regulation, flexibility, and social communication Support families on the journey from pursuing a diagnosis to accessing services Implement concepts and teaching strategies based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) Address common challenges that occur during daily routines and activities Monitor progress to ensure that the strategies are helping children reach their IFSP goals Promote children's participation across settings: in homes, preschools, and other community settings Practical Materials: A downloadable Reinforcer Survey that helps determine specific ways to motivate a young child, tables that assist with problem-solving in order to identify possible reasons for challenging behaviors, and vignettes and case stories that illustrate effective intervention techniques.
£28.56
Brookes Publishing Co How to Co-Teach: A Guide for General and Special Educators
What does good co-teaching look like in an inclusive classroom, and how can a general and special educator build a strong, respectful, and productive partnership? Find out in this introductory how-to guide, ideal for helping current and future co-teachers minimize conflict, maximize teamwork, and ensure the best outcomes for all students in Grades K–12.
£45.84
Brookes Publishing Co The Occupational Therapist's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices
A great occupational therapist is a key success factor in your inclusive school—OTs are on the front lines every day, making critical decisions that help students access the curriculum and fully participate. This is the friendly, down-to-earth survival guide OTs need to deliver their important services effectively as part of an inclusive school team. Packed with practical guidance and tips, examples that relate directly to an OT’s daily practice, and first-person insights from seasoned OTs, this guidebook is key to helping students develop new skills in key areas, from motor skills and mobility to academic achievement and friendships. All new OTs should read this book before their first day in an inclusive school—and veteran OTs will find it invaluable for ensuring that supports are delivered in the least restrictive environment.STRATEGIES THAT HELP OTs: collaborate with other members of the school team choose and use environmental, behavioral, social, and academic supports that help students succeed stay focused on strengths and abilities rather than disability use an RTI framework to deliver appropriate levels of support match supports to students’ specific strengths avoid “the Velcro effect” and support student independence facilitate peer supports and friendships resolve challenging behavior in gentle, positive ways keep expectations high for all students PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Tools and checklists to help organize team meeting notes, choose student supports, define team roles and responsibilities, support participation of nonverbal students, presume competence, and more.
£29.46
Brookes Publishing Co Demystifying Transition Assessment
Assessment is the cornerstone of every good transition plan. Now there's a book that demystifies the what, when, why, and how of collecting transition assessment data-and using the results to help students with disabilities prepare for adulthood.Developed by two respected transition authorities, this practical guide prepares education professionals to use today's best assessment tools and strategies to identify which transition approaches really work. You'll discover how to choose assessments appropriate for each situation and student apply best assessment practices in 7 key areas (see sidebar) collect the right data at the right time implement evidence-based practices that meet IDEA requirements for transition assessment make the most of informal assessments and formal performance-based methods tailored to each student's needs translate assessment results into better, more personalised transition IEP plans To help you find the assessment tools that best meet your needs, the book includes an invaluable quick-reference guide to more than 90 transition assessments and which areas they assess. You'll also follow case studies of a teacher and two students as they navigate the transition assessment process, and you'll get sample forms for assessing student skills and goals, enhancing transition IEPs, helping students plan for college and employment, and much more.Essential for every transition specialist and educator, this book will be your trusted companion as you make sound decisions about assessment; ensure individualised, person-centred transition plans; and support students' post-school goals and dreams.Strengthen transition assessment in 7 key areas: academics Self-determination Employment Community living Postsecondary education Recreation and leisure Health care
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Brookes Publishing Co DO-WATCH-LISTEN-SAY: Social and Communication Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Trusted for more than 15 years, the groundbreaking DO-WATCH-LISTEN-SAY has revolutionized social and communication intervention for children of all ages with autism spectrum disorder. Now a new edition is here, reimagined and expanded for the next generation of children and support teams.Whether you're a professional already or in training to be one, this is the resource you need to address complex social and communication challenges for children with autism from ages 3 to 18. In one comprehensive volume, you'll have everything you need to conduct effective assessment, set goals and objectives for the child, plan interventions that work, ensure generalization of skills, and monitor progress. Immediately useful new additions—including a more extensive assessment tool and a system to monitor skill development—make this a cornerstone resource for every professional working with children and youth with autism.WHAT'S NEW:- Expanded and revised assessment and intervention planning tool, with an emphasis on tracking generalization of new skills.- The very latest evidence-based practices and intervention approaches for enhancing social and communication skills/- New activity sheets with fun and motivating ways to teach social, communication, and community skills.- A look at how restricted and repetitive behaviors affect learning and development (one of the most underexplored areas of autism).- Guidance on prioritizing goals and objectives, linking them to assessment, and designing interventions.- New chapter on progress monitoring that includes a full data collection toolkit for tracking the generalization of social and communication skills.- Updated vignettes and extended case stories illustrating social and communication challenges characteristic of autism.PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Assessment tool; activities to build play and leisure, social, and communication skills; more than a dozen sheets to help monitor progress toward skill mastery and generalization.
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Brookes Publishing Co Bringing ABA to Home, School and Play for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Disabilities
Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) is one of the most effective interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. Now you can bring ABA best practices into any early childhood setting with this book—your complete guide to using ABA within everyday routines to support children’s learning, participation, and development. Ideal for use with children birth to five, this practical, reader-friendly guidebook is the first to combine ABA with natural environment intervention, the widely used, research-supported approach to meeting the needs of children with disabilities. You’ll learn the fundamental principles and research behind ABA and natural environment intervention, and you’ll get one clear and practical framework for conducting effective assessment of behaviour, skills, routines, and caregiver priorities setting meaningful goals that increase the child’s active participation in routines addressing the goals with tailored ABA teaching procedures creating powerful intervention plans that support children in specific developmental domains and routines selecting an appropriate data collection method monitoring progress toward goals and making adjustments as needed ensuring consistent implementation of ABA interventions coaching other professionals and caregivers in the ABA approach. To get you started with ABA, the book gives you 25 sample teaching plans that strengthen communication, social interaction, positive behaviour, independent play and daily living skills, cognitive skills, and participation in everyday routines. Vivid, realistic case studies of diverse children walk you through the ABA process from start to finish. And with the blank forms and data sheets, you’ll easily assess children’s skills and participation and monitor their progress toward goals. With this comprehensive guide to a proven intervention approach, you’ll help young children with ASD and other disabilities make lasting improvements and participate fully at home, at school, and in their community.
£26.81
Brookes Publishing Co Transdisciplinary Play-based Assessment
Early childhood professionals: the new Transdisciplinary Play-Based System is here, and it's better than ever! For 15 years, this highly acclaimed linked system has been one of the most natural, easy-to-use assessment and intervention approaches for children birth to age six - and now it's been completely revised and updated so it's even more effective and user-friendly.Why choose ""TPBA2"" and ""TPBI2""? This popular system gets accurate assessment results and improves child outcomes because it's: play-based, so children are relaxed, engaged, and motivated enough to show the full range of their skills and abilities; child-directed, so it encourages spontaneity and creativity and is easy to use in home-based settings; strengths-focused, assessing what children can do instead of what they can't; and, parent-friendly, tapping into the invaluable expertise of those who know the child best.Current ""TBPA/I"" users will find the basics unchanged.Professionals start with ""TPBA2"", a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to assessment with in-depth child development information. While the child engages in natural play with a parent, professionals use the practical guidelines and useful developmental information to assess 4 domains - sensorimotor, emotional and social, communication and language, and cognition - and gather qualitative information about what the child can do.Then, with ""TBPI2"", professionals partner with parents to choose customized play-based interventions that help children make progress across domains and generalize their new skills in different situations and settings.All forms needed to execute ""TPBA2"" and ""TPBI2"" are included in the manuals and are photocopiable. For ease of use, the forms are also sold separately. Paper forms come in a gummed tablet that includes one each of the 7 essential forms needed for assessment and intervention (one tablet per child).
£63.25
Brookes Publishing Co Unstuck & On Target!: An Executive Function Curriculum to Improve Flexibility, Planning, and Organization
For 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.
£55.39
Brookes Publishing Co Developmental and Therapeutic Interventions in the Nicu
This resource gives professionals the foundation of clinical knowledge they will need to work with high-risk newborns. It includes research findings and practical guidelines clinicians will use to promote the well-being of infants in the NICU and to involve and support their families. It includes a synopsis of the functional abilities of premature infants, detailed guidelines of positioning and feeding, an overview of medical conditions of newborns and commonly used interventions, and information on following up with high-risk infants.
£76.36
Brookes Publishing Co Prevent Teach Reinforce for Young Children: The Early Childhood Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support
The premier Tier 3 intervention for the Pyramid Model, Prevent‐Teach‐Reinforce for Young Children (PTR‐YC) is a research‐proven, family‐centered approach used in preschool settings nationwide to resolve persistent challenging behaviors. Now this bestselling PTR‐YC guidebook is in a thoughtfully revised second edition, with enhancements and additions informed by user feedback, the authors' training experiences, and new studies on the effectiveness of the model.Developed by top behavior experts, this practical, reader‐friendly guidebook fully introduces the five steps of the PTR‐YC model: 1) teaming and goal setting; 2) data collection; 3) functional behavioral assessment; 4) development and implementation of a behavior intervention plan; and 5) using data, arranging for generalization, and next steps. You'll get instructions for conducting all five steps, case examples from real‐world experience, and the tools and assessment instruments you need to implement the steps effectively.Ideal for use in a wide range of early childhood settings—including preschools, Head Start, and child care programs—this accessible guide will help you strengthen every young child's social‐emotional skills and address even the toughest behavior challenges.WHAT’S NEW:New chapter on classroom‐wide procedures that help prevent challenging behavior.New chapter on interim solutions to extreme challenging behavior.Updates and revisions throughout based on feedback from users over the last 8 years.New evidence of the effectiveness of PTR‐YC, demonstrated by a recent randomized controlled trial and single case experimental analyses.More on ensuring fidelity and sustainability, increasing the chances for long‐term positive outcomes.Updated downloadable materials now online: checklists, rating scales, and a classroom practices assessment.
£54.99
Brookes Publishing Co ABA for SLPs: Interprofessional Collaboration for Autism Support Teams
This book provides speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with an integrated view of how the framework and strategies of applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be used to support the communication needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It demystifies ABA and explains how SLPs and behavior analysts (BAs) can collaborate within the framework of Interprofessional education and interprofessional practice (IPE/IPP).
£62.23
Brookes Publishing Co Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies for Transition
Packed with down-to-earth, immediately useful transition strategies, this book has the evidence-based guidance readers need to help students with moderate and severe disabilities prepare for every aspect of adult life, from applying for a job to improving social skills.
£35.69
Brookes Publishing Co Road to Reading: A Program for Preventing and Remediating Reading Difficulties
This literacy program for students in grades 1-4 picks up where ""Road to the Code"" leaves off. It includes 6 levels that increase in complexity and targets the following skills: phonological awareness, word identification, oral reading, and dictation.Synopsis - This is a supplementary curriculum that has also been used as the primary reading program for classes in which many students are experiencing reading difficulty. There are six levels to this field-tested and validated program, each increasing in complexity from the one before it: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Within each level there are five steps that each lesson follows: review of sound/symbol associations, practice making words, review of previously learned decodable words and high frequency words, oral reading, and dictation. This is referred to as the ""5-Step Plan."" This program was developed to help children who are struggling with reading in grades 1-4, and takes about 30 to 40 minutes per day. It can be used for Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III kids and in small groups or one-to-one.""Road to Reading Success"" can be used with any core reading program. The words that the authors use were chosen from a review of basal reading programs and from Fry and Kress' ""The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists"", which is a popular teacher resource. On the accompanying CD there are materials needed to implement the lessons, including lesson plans, word cards, and assessment forms.
£94.06
Brookes Publishing Co The Job Developer's Handbook
This book presents practical discussions of best practice techniques for job development along with reproducible forms for use in the field. The purpose of the book is to systematize the job development process by sharing replicable processes for transition-aged youth and adults with significant support needs and illustrating several urban and rural approaches to creative employment (including self-employment as an alternate strategy) that blend funding streams, utilize SSA Work Incentives, and capitalize on the hidden jobs in small neighborhood companies that are often overlooked in favor of large companies.
£50.98
Brookes Publishing Co Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law
When you're teaching students who have special needs, what are your legal responsibilities? How can you provide appropriate, legally compliant special education services and avoid pitfalls? Turn to this quick, interactive guide for concise, accessible answers. This book gives administrators the basics of special education law in an engaging, easy-to-read format. With the jargon-free definitions and reader-friendly descriptions of laws and court cases, you'll build a storehouse of knowledge you can apply in your own classroom. Thought-provoking activities and real-life scenarios are included in every chapter so you can put your knowledge to the test.Each chapter presents a different topic related to special education law, including working with parents and colleagues, supervising students, IEP development, behavioural interventions, and teacher conduct.
£37.20
Brookes Publishing Co Coming Home from the NICU: A Guide for Supporting Families in Early Infant Care and Development
For families of an infant leaving the NICU, nothing’s more exciting - and challenging - than the critical transition to home life with their baby. Support the NICU-to-home transition with this accessible book, the complete guide to helping parents meet their baby’s special needs and promote optimal development in the first year after homecoming. Invaluable for a wide range of professionals including early interventionists, OTs, PTs, public health nurses, physicians, and social workers this book is the key to providing family-centred, developmentally supportive guidance in the months after the NICU. Professionals will deepen their understanding of the emotional and physical challenges of the NICU experience, and they ll get in-depth guidance on how to support parents effectively as they develop a loving and satisfying relationship with their baby manage the changes to their daily routines and home environment recognise, interpret, and respond to the baby’s signals and behaviours actively encourage motor and language development support the baby’s management of sleep/wake cycles identify concerns about the baby’s development learn the timing, intensity, and amount of activity that work for their unique baby promote their baby’s self-regulation locate and access community resources and social supports To illuminate the incredible strength of parents of premature infants, the book includes powerful stories of real families who share their experiences of supporting and loving their babies in the NICU and beyond. Readers will also receive printable handouts to share with families Coming Home: What to Expect; Reading Your Baby’s Cues; Feeding Your Baby; Positioning and Handling Strategies; Communicating With Your Baby; Playing With Your Baby; Helping Your Baby Learn; and more and lists of resources, websites, and organisations that provide additional information and support. With this definitive guide from two leading experts in infant development and early intervention, professionals will provide sensitive, effective support and guidance to new parents as they make a smooth transition to home life and develop strong relationships with their babies.
£29.46
Brookes Publishing Co The Principal's Handbook for Leading Inclusive Schools
Behind every successful inclusive school is a great principal with passion, vision, and a practical plan. With so much riding on their strong and proactive leadership, every principal and administrator will want this how-to book: the essential guide to bringing schoolwide inclusion from theory to practice. Covering everything from the basics of special education to the everyday nuts and bolts of making inclusion work, two renowned inclusion experts give readers clear guidance they can use right away to lead a fully inclusive school where every student learns and belongs. New and veteran administrators will discover how to make schoolwide (and districtwide) reforms that support social and academic success-and help all students reach their full potential.
£44.05
Brookes Publishing Co Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, 6-12
Prepare future educators to strengthen the literacy skills of students in Grades 6 – 12 with this introductory reading textbook, based on the latest research, the Common Core Standards, and recommended instructional practices. The perfect first text on adolescent literacy, this expertly organised volume covers all the fundamentals of how reading and writing skills develop in older students and how to teach literacy within key academic content areas: language arts, math, science, and history.More than 20 of today’s top authorities give educators the solid, practical background knowledge they’ll need for the rest of their careers, as they shape the next generation of confident readers and writers. Prepare Future Educators to: Teach the fundamental components of literacy, with special emphasis on fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension Address the Common Core State Standards Prepare students for college and career by teaching literacy in content areas Differentiate instruction for struggling students and English language learners Implement the highly effective RTI model and other multi-tiered systems of support Apply evidence-based instructional strategies in the classroom Use current legislation to inform classroom instruction
£78.83
Brookes Publishing Co The Early Intervention Workbook: Essential Practices for Quality Services
Discover the 7 key principles and associated practices for effective early intervention services—and start putting them into action today! This easy-to-use, fillable workbook reveals not only what every EI professional should be doing in their practice, but also how to do it, with practical tips, activities, and strategies they can use to improve their work with children and families right away. Based on specific recommendations from a workgroup of today's top researchers, this comprehensive resource walks readers through every key step of the early intervention journey with children birth to 3, from the crucial first meeting with a family to the child's transition out of intervention. Perfect for group training sessions or independent study, it's a great workbook to fill in, learn from, and then keep close at hand as a quick and easy reminder of best practices.
£40.91
MP-BRP Brookes Publishing Co CSBS Test Kit
£207.18
MP-BRP Brookes Publishing Co CSBS DP Complete Kit Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Developmental Profile CSBS DP
£298.25
