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As the population of young dual language learners continues to rise, how can early childhood professionals choose culturally and linguistically appropriate assessments for Spanish–English bilingual pre-schoolers? They’ll get expert guidance in this one-of-a-kind resource, a comprehensive roundup and analysis of 37 developmental assessments available in English and Spanish. The only guide that examines specific early childhood bilingual measures, this book gives professionals detailed reviews culled from the highly respected authors’ extensive research and comparative analyses. For each measure, program administrators, curriculum developers, SLPs, and other professionals will • get an at-a-glance snapshot of key characteristics, including age range, cost, domains measured, and time requirements • evaluate major strengths and weaknesses • easily compare the English and Spanish versions across cultural, linguistic, and psychometric properties • learn the basics of administration and scoring • investigate technical data, including standardisation, norming, validity, and reliability • see if the tool includes adaptations and accommodations for children with disabilities • review the results of relevant studies that used the measure To help professionals conduct the most effective assessments, the book also includes research-based strategies and solid background information. Readers will get a helpful overview of bilingual language development, general guidelines on selecting measures for young dual language learners, and tips on administering assessments with awareness of and respect for cultural and linguistic influences. An essential resource to support informed decision-making, this invaluable guide will help professionals choose culturally and linguistically appropriate early childhood assessments that accurately capture the abilities of young dual language learners.

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This is a book for professionals to share with families of young children (0 - 5 years) who have been or are in the process of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors help families 1) navigate a child's ASD diagnosis and treatment options, 2) understand the range of early intervention professionals and their respective roles, and 3) learn that communication is a critical aspect of diagnosis and intervention.Communication is often a parent’s number-one concern when a young child is diagnosed with autism. With so many interventions available, how can families be sure they’re choosing the best option for their child? Share this accessible book with parents, and give them the practical knowledge they need to evaluate communication therapies and treatments—and make sound decisions rooted in evidence-based practice. A parent-friendly resource from trusted experts on autism and communication, this book covers everything from autism fundamentals to the specifics of developing an individualized treatment plan for children birth to 5. With the research-based knowledge and real-world guidance in these pages, parents will be well-informed advocates ready to provide the best support for their children on the spectrum.Help Parents: arm themselves with essential knowledge about autism and how it’s diagnosed understand the range of social communication behaviors they might see in their child learn the how and why of developmental assessments choose evidence-based treatments and interventions that address their child’s specific communication needs support their child’s development of key skills, such as motor imitation, joint attention, play, and spontaneous communication make the most of available educational services, including IEPs and IFSPs partner effectively with SLPs, OTs, special educators, and paraprofessionals navigate the complex emotions associated with a child’s autism diagnosis

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The essential guide to the NEW edition of the trusted social-emotional screener, the updated ASQ:SE-2™trade User's Guide gives your program all the information and guidance you need to use the screener accurately and effectively. You'll get thorough, step-by-step instructions on screening with ASQ:SE-2, including planning and managing your screening program, administering and scoring the questionnaires, and evaluating your program's effectiveness a complete technical report with psychometric data, including validity, sensitivity, and specificity guidance on using ASQ:SE-2 in a wide variety of settings sample letters and forms that increase family engagement, including a welcome letter, parent feedback survey, and parent conference sheet handouts and activities families can use to help promote children's social-emotional development between screenings, plus a list of resources to support professionals With this clear, comprehensive guide, professionals will be sure they're making the most of this highly reliable, accurate, and parent-friendly screener so they can catch social-emotional issues early and help improve child outcomes.The ASQ:SE-2 User's Guide is part of the ASQ:SE-2 screening system. ASQ:SE-2 is the NEW edition of the bestselling screener trusted to pinpoint social-emotional issues as early as possible during the crucial first 6 years of life. The 9 age-appropriate ASQ:SE-2 questionnaires effectively screen 7 key developmental areas: self-regulation, compliance, adaptive functioning, autonomy, affect, social-communication, and interaction with people. The second edition of ASQ:SE-2 has been revised and updated with invaluable new features, including a NEW 2 month questionnaire, an expanded age range, updated cutoff scores, new behavior and communication items, and more updates to help you better support families and promote social-emotional development.

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What do we know about RTI in math, why does it work, and how should K-12 teachers use it to ensure high-quality instruction and better outcomes? Find out in this definitive research-based text from more than 25 of today's top experts.Response to intervention - it's already improving reading outcomes in classrooms across the country, and this approach can be equally effective for K-12 mathematics instruction. This is the definitive volume on RTI in math: what we know about it, why it works, and how to use it to ensure high-quality math instruction and higher student achievement.Edited by National Math Panel veteran Russell Gersten with contributions by all of the country's leading researchers on RTI and math, this cutting-edge text blends the existing evidence base with practical guidelines for RTI implementation. Current and future RTI coordinators, curriculum developers, math specialists, and department heads will get the best, most up-to-date guidance on key facets of RTI in math: • conducting valid and reliable universal screening in mathematics • using evidence-based practices to provide a strong general education curriculum for effective Tier 1 instruction •• implementing explicit, research-based teaching practices for students who need Tier 2 and 3 instruction •• monitoring students' progress with high-quality tools and measures •• motivating and engaging struggling students receiving Tier 2 and 3 instruction •• teaching students to use an array of visual representations to help them solve math problems •• tailoring RTI for every grade level, from kindergarten through high school •• using RTI to target specific mathematical proficiencies and concepts, such as number sense, word problems, algebra, and ratios and proportionsFilled with vignettes, accessible summaries of the most recent studies, and best-practice guidelines for making the most of RTI, this comprehensive research volume is ideal for use as a textbook or as a key resource to guide decision makers. Readers will have the knowledge base they need to strengthen mathematics instruction with proven RTI practices - and help ensure better math outcomes for students at every grade level.

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Interested in preschool inclusion, but not sure where to start? This introductory guide gathers everything you need to know to launch a successful inclusive early childhood program—and get critical buy-in from your whole staff. A must for leaders of early childhood programs, this reader-friendly primer reveals how inclusive education benefits all children, how school staff and parents can work as a team to make it happen, and how to knock down common barriers to inclusion. Combining the latest research with the nuts and bolts of program development, this book will help current and future early childhood leaders assemble highly effective inclusion teams and develop programs where every child learns and thrives.READ THIS BOOK TO Understand what inclusion is and what it looks like in practice Assess your program’s readiness for inclusion Determine what your program needs to make inclusion work Learn which federal laws support inclusion in different early childhood settings Collaborate with staff and parents to develop and sustain key program changes Break through the myths and misinformation that create resistance to inclusion PRACTICAL FEATURES: Quick tips, vignettes, reflection activities, FYIs, and helpful resource lists make this an ideal preservice text and a practical team-building tool for inservice professional development.

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In today's climate of increased accountability and diversity, alternative assessments for young children are more important than ever. That's why the timely NEW edition of this bestselling textbook is a must for all educators as they prepare to work with children who are culturally, linguistically, or developmentally diverse. Developed by top authorities in early childhood special education and widely adopted since its first edition was published in 2001, this introductory text has been carefully updated to reflect 10 years of evolution in demographics, research, technology, and legislation. Pre- and in-service educators of children birth-8 years will learn about six popular alternative assessment methods: naturalistic, focused, performance, portfolio, dynamic, and curriculum-based language explore the advantages and limitations of each approach effectively link assessment with intervention [NEW CHAPTER!] get clear and specific guidelines for before, during, and after assessment collaborate and reach consensus with families see assessment methods in action with vivid vignettes of children with diverse needs discover successful strategies for teaching in inclusive environments implement a transdisciplinary framework to ensure comprehensive, multidimensional assessment approaches With the improved student-friendly features-such as chapter review questions, in-depth case studies, a glossary, and a new sample syllabus-college and university instructors will find this text ideal for introducing preservice educators to the fundamentals of alternative assessments. And the NEW CD-ROM makes this book an invaluable resource beyond the classroom, with more than 2 dozen printable forms for data collection, observation, progress monitoring, IEP/IFSP development, and more. Grounded in the most current research and best practices, this essential new edition will help pre- and in-service educators capture the full picture of all young children's strengths and needs and provide them with appropriate, individualized instruction.

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Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges faced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders and Asperger syndrome. Help them conquer their fears - and participate more fully in home, school, and community life - with this innovative group therapy program for children 8–14 years old and their parents. Facing Your Fears includes everything professionals need to run a successful program. With the Facilitator's Manual, group leaders will get complete guidance on conducting each session: clear step-by-step instructions, materials lists, goals, sample schedules, and helpful hints for running sessions smoothly. The Parent Workbooks and Child Workbooks (sold separately in packs of 4) give children and families a wide variety of creative activities to help them fight fears and worries head-on, both inside and outside the group setting. And the included DVD inspires and motivates kids with sample movies of real children facing their fears. Essential for every mental health professional working with children with ASD, this innovative program will help families struggling with the burdens of anxiety and increase children s odds for lifelong academic and social success.

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Children who learn math fundamentals in preschool and kindergarten have the best chance of later achievement in school— but too often, children don't get the effective early math instruction that makes all the difference. Now there's a core early childhood textbook that helps current and future educators teach the most critical math concepts to young students while meeting today's national standards for mathematics education.Developed by Sally Moomaw, a nationally respected expert with more than 20 years of classroom experience, this accessible textbook gives readers a solid theoretical understanding of math concepts and standards and the guidance they need to create and implement their own lessons. Highly readable and practical enough for years of use beyond the classroom, this text explicitly aligns with the most current recommendations from the National Research Council's Committee on Early Childhood Mathematics and the focal points of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics helps teachers plan effective lessons—includes more than 50 classroom activities with detailed instructions and helpful photos advances inclusion by giving teachers universal design strategies and adaptations to help them support all learners, including English language learners and students with disabilities targets the critical math skills children will build on for the rest of their lives, including quantification, operations, algebraic reasoning, geometry, spatial sense, measurement, data analysis and probability focuses on the youngest students (including children with special needs) so teachers can implement developmentally appropriate math instruction when it's the most effective gives teachers invaluable guidance on weaving math lessons into everyday routines and conversations makes teacher preparation clear and easy, with student-friendly features such as chapter summaries, reflection questions, vignettes that model key concepts, and a glossary of math terminology Whether used in preservice courses on teaching mathematics or in-service professional development, this comprehensive textbook will help educators give the youngest students a strong foundation of basic math concepts— and prepare them for lifelong academic success.See how this product helps strengthen Head Start program quality and school readiness.

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Developed by two respected early childhood authorities this is a must for all professionals serving families of children birth to age 8 who have disabilities or who may be at risk. Presenting a clear framework for effective relationship-centred care in natural environments, it gives readers the up-to-date information and guidance they need.

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For educators at every level, the ""Vocabulary Handbook"" is a comprehensive reference about vocabulary instruction. Organized according to the elements of explicit instruction (what? why? when? and how?), the handbook includes both a research-informed knowledge base and practical sample lesson models. It tackles the three critical components of high quality vocabulary instruction: teaching specific words, teaching independent work-learning strategies, and promoting word consciousness. It is designed very thoughtfully to be most useful to educators.

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The TABS Assessment Tool is a norm-referenced tool designed to identify temperament and self-regulation problems that can indicate that a child is developing atypically or is at risk for atypical development. This 55-item checklist covers areas such as temperament, attention, attachment, social behavior, play, vocal and oral behavior, sense and movement, self-stimulation and self-injury, and neurobehavioral state. The parent-completed checklist takes approximately 15 minutes. The results give a detailed evaluation of atypical behavior in four categories-detached, hypersensitive-active, underreactive, and dysregulated.The TABS Assessment Tool is sold as a package of 30 4-page assessment forms.This tool is part of the TABS, a norm-referenced screening and assessment tool designed to identify temperament and self-regulation problems that may indicate a child's risk for developmental delay. For use with children ages 11 to 71 months, TABS can be used for screening, research, determining eligibility for special services, planning programs, and monitoring child progress and program effectiveness.

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This new edition of a guide to social and emotional development of young children gives readers everything they need to understand social and emotional development and how to support it.Healthy social and emotional development in young children, an area in which interest is always growing, is a crucial part of ensuring positive developmental outcomes later in life. In this resource, professionals, para-professionals, home visitors, and students fully address this aspect of child development, discovering not only how to interact positively with children and their families, but also how to improve parents' interactions with their children. Readers explore 9 social and emotional domains of children from birth to 6 years: a sense of body self; attachment to caregivers; play and imagination; language and communication; self-esteem; morality and conscience; emotion regulation; concentration and problem solving; and, empathy and prosocial behavior.

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This book is a highly practical guide for early childhood teachers using five research-based strategies for improving class-wide engagement.This practical manual for early childhood teachers introduces five strategies for improving class-wide engagement. The amount of time that children spend involved with adults, peers, or materials is critical to real learning in the classroom, and children's levels of active engagement have been found to be highly related to success and positive outcomes.The first classroom engagement or engagement strategy, Zone Defense Scheduling, is a way of organizing classroom staff so that child engagement is promoted rather than lost during routines and transitions between activities. The second strategy, Incidental Teaching, is a method for helping children to expand their engagement over time or their level of sophistication toward a developmental goal. The third strategy, Data Collection, helps teachers to focus on engagement during each routine of the day while tracking what is happening. The last two strategies are Writing Functional Classroom Goals, and Integrating Therapy into Classroom Routines. The book provides explanations of each strategy, as well as instructions for implementation, practical examples, and performance checklists.This book developed out of a federally funded research project called Improving Engagements in Preschoolers with Disabilities and has been used extensively in early childhood classrooms.

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Created for use in clinical settings, The Capute Scales are effective both as a screener for general practitioners and as an assessment tool for specialists such as developmental pediatricians, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists. With its high correlation with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development, this standardized instrument will assist clinicians in making developmental diagnoses, counseling families, and guiding them to appropriate intervention services.The Capute Scales Manual includes an explanation of the scales' development, guidelines on administration and scoring, an overview of clinical and research use, and information on standardization of the scales and their use in other languages.Available in other languages: Spanish and Russian translations are included in the manual, and work on other translations is ongoing. This manual is part of The Capute Scales, a norm-referenced, 100-item screening and assessment tool that helps experienced practitioners identify developmental delays in children from 1–36 months of age.Developed by Arnold J. Capute, the founding father of neurodevelopmental pediatrics, this reliable, easy-to-administer tool was tested and refined at the Kennedy Krieger Institute for more than 30 years.

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The physical environment of a classroom has a powerful impact on learning and well-being—especially for students who have experienced trauma. Part of an essential new series of laminated quick guides for educators, this is your concise, practical introduction to creating a safe and supportive physical environment using a trauma-informed lens.Authors Jen Alexander and Anna Paravano, experienced educators, and experts on trauma-sensitive schools, guide you through this critical topic in a friendly, warm, and personal style. Together, they’ll show you how to create a physical classroom environment that strengthens felt safety and security for everyone, decreases behavior problems, diminishes the load on the body’s stress response systems, and focuses attention—improving readiness for both teaching and learning. You’ll learn how to develop a trauma-sensitive environment by: Setting up classroom spaces that are inviting, predictable yet flexible, and encourage choice and developmentally appropriate agency Establishing safe places that each student (and staff member) can call their own Using color as a tool to foster regulation and readiness for learning Defining focal points that engage students without overwhelming them Incorporating touchstones that help everyone feel anchored and be connected PRACTICAL DOWNLOADS INCLUDED! 8 downloads expand on the tips in this quick guide and help you take action. With these interactive printables, you’ll answer guided questions about setup in your school space, outline a solid plan for improving your learning environment, record specific ideas about your furniture and lighting, and more!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.

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To improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities, K–12 educators need to understand the why and how of good instructional practices. They’ll find comprehensive guidance in the second edition of this bestselling text on systematic instruction, a highly effective teaching approach rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA).Fully revised and updated with timely topics and new sample lesson plans, this reader-friendly textbook prepares teachers to use dynamic, adaptable systematic instruction strategies to teach core content that is age-appropriate, meaningful, and relevant to students’ lives. Educators will discover evidence-based methods that help them with every step of systematic instruction, from collecting accurate screening and baseline data to supporting students as they generalize new skills to other settings. And faculty members will get a complete package of online instructor materials they can use in their courses, including test banks, PowerPoint slides, flowcharts for instructional procedures, and blank data sheets.Written by a seasoned educator with decades of experience training a multitude of teachers, this is the accessible, up-to-date text today’s teachers need to succeed in inclusive classrooms and improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities.WHAT’S NEW: Revised and updated chapters throughout, with a wealth of practical strategies A full package of online faculty materials 14 new sample lesson plans, including learning objectives, instructional contexts, materials needed, teaching procedures, data-collection guidelines, maintenance and generalization strategies, and lesson extensions and variations Insightful commentary from special educators in each chapter More on working with parents and caregivers Guidance in each chapter about adapting systematic instruction methods for distance learning New chapter on making instructional decisions and exercising leadership Explicit guidance on combining functional core content with standards-based instruction More on inclusion and culturally responsive practices Up-to-date research on systematic instruction SELECTED TOPICS COVERED: developing data sheets · collecting baseline data · designing effective instructional programs · using response prompting strategies · using technology to enhance instruction · applying ABA principles · increasing the efficiency of instruction · facilitating maintenance and generalization · exercising educational leadership

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For more than a decade, The Art and Practice of Home Visiting has been a go?to guide for effective, culturally sensitive home visits with young children and families. Now reframed as a textbook for a new generation of home visitors, this second edition includes student?friendly features, downloadable course companion materials, and fresh content on timely topics.Presenting a collaborative, family?centered approach to home visiting, Cook and Sparks prepare preservice professionals to form respectful and productive partnerships with caregivers and help each unique family reach their specific goals. Future home visitors will get practical, in?depth guidance on all the complex issues they'll face in their work with families and children, including implementing evidence?based practice; providing trauma?informed care; and addressing challenges with sleep, feeding, and behavior.A foundational text for future professionals—and an ideal source of wisdom and guidance for in?service practitioners—this book will help all home visitors master the art and practice of effective home visiting with today's diverse families.WHAT'S NEW: New student-friendly features: Learning Outcomes and Read?Reflect?Discuss Questions in each chapter, case studies, chapter summaries, and a glossary Expanded focus on all home visitors working with children with and without disabilities New and updated content on critical topics, such as resolving barriers to successful home visits and working with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse families Expanded table of contents for easy navigation Increased focus on family?centered home visiting and the home visitor as a collaborative coach and partner for the family A complete package of downloadable companion materials for faculty ONLINE COMPANION MATERIALS: Faculty members will easily integrate this book into their courses with the online companion materials, including a sample syllabus, test bank, and PowerPoint outlines.TOPICS COVERED: history of home visiting collaboration with diverse families formal and informal assessment evidence-based intervention trauma-informed care and the pandemic the structure of effective home visits facilitation of caregiver-child relationships family empowerment interpreters and translators cross-cultural conflicts legal, ethical, and personal safety concerns common challenges such as sleep, feeding, and behavior different types of families, including military families, teenage parents, and immigrant families children with specific disorders, such as autism, Down syndrome, and motor challenges

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What does a great paraprofessional need to know and do? You'll find real-world answers from two experts in the second edition of this bestselling guidebook. Passionate inclusion advocates Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod bring you a supremely practical guide to surviving and thriving as an integral part of your school's inclusive team. You'll get immediately applicable strategies for mastering every facet of your complex role: collaborating with other team members, selecting accommodations and modifications, facilitating peer connections, fading your support, and much more. And you'll find a treasure trove of tools-including activities, learning checks, reproducible templates, FAQs, and short to-do lists-to help you reflect on your practice and strengthen your daily work. An essential hands-on guide for new and seasoned paraprofessionals-and a must-have for the educators and other professionals who support them-this empowering book takes the guesswork out of this critical classroom role so you can help students with disabilities reach their full potential.WHAT'S NEW: New chapter on Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence More on key topics such as collaboration, presuming competence, and supporting social and academic success for students with diverse abilities New and updated research, practices, digital tools, resources, examples, quiz questions, and reflection activities throughout the book Package of online materials, including printable activities, forms, and worksheets

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For two decades, Speech to Print has been a bestselling, widely adopted textbook on explicit, high-quality literacy instruction. Now the anticipated third edition is here, fully updated with ten years of new research, a complete package of supporting materials, and expanded guidance on the how of assessment and instruction in today's classrooms.Filling a critical gap in teacher preparation courses, Speech to Print supplies K-12 educators with in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of language—fundamentals they need to deliver successful structured literacy instruction. Renowned literacy expert Louisa Cook Moats gives current and future teachers comprehensive, accurate, and accessible information on the underpinnings of language instruction, including:- the history of the English language and its effect on spelling- English phonology, including speech sounds and their distinctive features- how print represents speech in English- the morphological aspects of words- syntax and its instruction- how meaning is conveyed with languageThrough case studies, activities, recommended teaching principles, and close analysis of real-world student work samples, teachers will also receive invaluable insight into how their students should be taught. Ideal for use in pre-service courses and in-service professional development sessions, this essential textbook will give educators the strong foundation they need to teach language and reading skills to students with and without disabilities.WHAT'S NEW:- New and expanded practical content on the how of language and reading instruction- New and updated chapter exercises- New faculty support materials- More on key topics like program and curricula selection, frameworks for instructional planning, and problem solving when students are slow to respond to intervention- More accessible, undergraduate-friendly tone and structure- Additional graphics to illustrate key concepts

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Thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today’s students in SLP courses, the second edition of this classic textbook prepares future professionals to evaluate, compare, select, and apply effective interventions for language disorders in children. Using realistic case studies and many new video clips that show each strategy in action, the expert contributors introduce your students to 14 current, research-based intervention models and examine practical ways to apply them in the field.

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As more and more early childhood settings implement inclusive practices, teachers need to blend special and general education techniques to help all children learn. They’ll find out how with the new edition of this bestselling text, which combines today’s best practices for teaching young children with and without disabilities into one comprehensive approach. Ideal for current and future early childhood educators working with children from ages 2 to 5, this comprehensive text provides explicit guidance on developing a successful curriculum framework, working effectively with families and other team members, tailoring instruction to each child’s individual needs, and embedding learning opportunities that address all children's goals. Teachers will learn from the field’s most current research, and they’ll get a full continuum of strategies for teaching young children with diverse abilities. Practical information on authentic assessment and data-driven decision-making is also woven throughout the book.An essential reference to keep and use for years to come, this book is every early childhood educator’s guide to blending the best of special and general education, developing effective curricula, and improving outcomes for all children.WHAT’S NEW Increased focus on how to implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) New chapters on applying blended practices in specific content areas: language, literacy, social-emotional skills, and math The latest on state and federal funding initiatives for early childhood—and how to maintain quality practices that align with these initiatives More guidance on determining the scope and sequence of what to teach children Current recommendations from key professional organizations like NAEYC and DEC, and their implications for teachers USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Includes visual aids and sample forms, vignettes and practical examples that illustrate key concepts and guiding principles, helpful summaries for each chapter, case studies, and learning activities that challenge students to test and expand their knowledge.

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Need creative ideas for moving UDL from theory to practice? Get this must-have quick guide, ready for any teacher to pick up and start using now. Whitney Rapp, co-author of the acclaimed Teaching Everyone, walks you step by step through 100 UDL strategies that strengthen student engagement, learning, and assessment. Based on the latest research (but still practical and fun!), these highly effective ideas will help you address diverse learning needs and increase all students’ access to the general curriculum. Essential for every educator who wants to know what UDL really looks like, sounds like, and feels like—and how to use this proven approach to teach and reach all learners.100 UDL STRATEGIES FOR: Classroom space and materials: The best uses of seating, lighting, bulletin boards, and more Classroom management: From smoother schedules and meetings to effective transition areas Technologies: Fresh ways to use blogs, videoconferencing, e-books, and more Content instruction: Teach academic content with tools like music, drawing, mnemonics, and humour Social interaction: Creative games and small-group activities that sharpen all kids’ social skills Executive functions: Great ideas for templates, rubrics, graphic organizers, timers, and web-based materials Transition to adulthood: Prepare students for the real world with charts, goal plans, and more Assessment: New ways kids can show what they know—from adapted tests to family projects

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Effective early intervention doesn't stop when the provider leaves the family s home. That s why every interventionist needs this practical source book, packed with research-based strategies for helping parents and caregivers take a consistent, active role in supporting young children s development. Targeting 80 skills in 6 key developmental domains for children birth to three, this reader-friendly guide gives professionals dozens of ready-to-use ideas for helping families and caregivers embed learning opportunities in their everyday routines. Early interventionists will turn to this book again and again for strategies that enhance child development, strengthen attachment, and help children with developmental delays participate fully in family life.

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Universal Design for Learning is the best way to teach all students effectively—but how can a busy teacher get started with UDL right now? Answers are in this vibrant, research-based guidebook, created by seasoned teacher and former UDL Coordinator Loui Lord Nelson. K-12 educators will learn how to use the three key principles of UDL—Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression—to present information in multiple ways and meet the needs of diverse learners. Written in first person, like a face-to-face talk with a passionate educator, the book gives teachers a reader-friendly UDL primer and a practical framework for implementation, with detailed guidelines on lesson planning and checkpoints that help them stay on track.USE UDL PRINCIPLES TO HELP STUDENTS: sharpen executive function skills, such as goal-setting and strategy development improve comprehension and information processing stay engaged during lessons and overcome distractions communicate effectively using multiple tools, including both high and low/no technology options develop self-regulation and self-assessment skills sustain effort and persistence increase autonomy show what they know through flexible, individualized assessment options PRACTICAL MATERIALS:Diverse examples of successfully using UDL across grades, sample assignments and activity ideas, and helpful tips and personal reflections from teachers and administrators.

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Help transform struggling K–3 students into skillful, enthusiastic readers—in just 20 to 30 minutes a day! It’s all possible with the NEW edition of this bestselling curriculum supplement, your key to helping all students grasp the five Big Ideas of early literacy: phonological awareness, the alphabetic principle, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Updated with new activities and the very latest on today’s hot topics in literacy, this book gives you more than 130 research-based, teacher-tested activities you can use right now, with any core reading program. They’re a perfect fit with response to intervention—use them with your entire class, small groups, or individual students who need more intensive support. Creative and versatile, these interventions are just what you need to help struggling students meet grade level standards and spark a lifelong love of reading.

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With more children and young adults with severe disabilities in today's general education classrooms, SLPs and other professionals must be ready to support their students' communication skills with effective AAC. They'll get the proven strategies they need with this intervention guide from top AAC experts, ideal for use as an in-service professional development resource or a highly practical text students will keep and use long after class is over.Essential for SLPs, OTs, PTs, educators, and other professionals in school settings, this book helps readers establish a beginning functional communicative repertoire for learners with severe disabilities. Professionals will start with an in-depth intervention framework, including a guide to AAC modes and technologies, variables to consider when selecting AAC, and how AAC research can be used to support practice. Then they'll get explicit, evidence-based instructional strategies they'll use to help children and young adults.

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The thoroughly revised edition of the bestselling The Transition Handbook, this practical guide gives you more than 500 research-based, teacher-tested strategies that help students with disabilities make a smooth transition to adulthood. To help students with disabilities make a smooth transition from high school to adulthood, you need proven and practical strategies that prepare them for success in an increasingly complex world. You’ll find more than 500 research-based, teacher-tested support strategies in The New Transition Handbook—the modern transition guide for today’s students and the professionals who support them. The revised edition of Hughes & Carter’s bestselling The Transition Handbook, this thoroughly updated guide is everything transition teams want: its ultra-practical, fast and easy to navigate, cost-effective, and reflects the latest research and legislation affecting young adults with disabilities. Packed with ready-to-use strategies for teaching key skills and developing effective school and community supports, this is the ultimate guide to helping students: Achieve self-determination Access the general curriculum Increase social acceptance and participation Set and reach individualised goals Strengthen positive behavior Prepare for postsecondary education Develop employment skills Access community resources Learn critical functional skills With the convenient “menu” format, you can flip right to the strategies you need without having to page through the entire book. And the included CD-ROM gives you more than 30 printable checklists and observational forms that address social skills, classroom supports, job satisfaction, modified grading, and more. Keep this guidebook at your fingertips year after year, and you’ll provide effective, individualised support for young people with disabilities as they begin fulfilling, self-determined adult lives.

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Overwhelmed special educators: Reduce your stress and support student success with this practical toolkit for whole-classroom organisation. A lifesaver for special educators in any K-12 setting, this book-and-CD set will help teachers expertly manage everything, from schedules and paperwork to student supports and behaviour plans. Cindy Golden, a seasoned special educator, administrator, and psychologist with almost 30 years of experience, has based this teacher-friendly toolkit on her popular OMAC (Organization and Management of All Classrooms) system - an innovative approach to creating effective classrooms for students with all types of disabilities.

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A proven model for family-centred intervention in natural environments, routines-based intervention is the approach thousands of professionals trust to improve the lives of young children and families. Now there's a definitive guide to this highly respected, theoretically sound model -- straight from the leading authority on routines-based intervention. Putting the wisdom and strategies from his popular workshops into book form for the first time, Robin McWilliam gives professionals a detailed framework for early intervention that addresses families' individual needs and helps children participate in daily routines. With the step-by-step guidance on each part of the routines-based intervention model, professionals in Part C programs will reach their key goals during visits to homes and child care settings.

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Teach social-emotional competence to preschoolers with the NEW edition of the Strong Start - Pre - K curriculum! Part of the Strong Kids™ series, Strong Start is the fun, easy way to help young children develop the social-emotional skills they need to build a strong foundation for school success. 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 young children's knowledge of healthy behavior Easy to implement with no training required Brief enough to use with any program Through engaging classroom activities, children 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 more. This scientifically based curriculum runs for 10 weeks, and lessons are easy to fit into your existing schedule. Partially scripted lessons, handouts, and worksheets are included - all photocopiable and available as downloads - so you have everything you need to implement the program with little added cost or preparation.

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Coaching is one of the best ways to enhance the skills of early childhood practitioners and ensure high‐quality learning experiences for young children with and without disabilities. With this authoritative professional learning resource, educators and early interventionists will learn how to use coaching and consultation methods to support inclusion and ensure the best outcomes for all children from birth to five.Written by two experts on early childhood intervention and special education, this book introduces multiple models of professional collaboration and offers in‐depth guidance on how to implement an effective consultation/coaching model in early childhood settings. From big‐picture considerations to small logistical details, professionals will master the entire process of creating, maintaining, and evaluating a successful coaching relationship. In each chapter, case examples, discussion questions, chapter summaries, and group activities reinforce key points and encourage reflection.An essential professional resource and an ideal textbook for courses on consultation and coaching, this comprehensive guide will help early childhood practitioners work together to improve educational and developmental outcomes for all young children.DISCOVER HOW TO: Establish ground rules and objectives for coaching Build rapport and strong communication skills within a coaching relationship Systematically gather information about the child, teacher, and learning environment to inform coaching practices Work together to set and prioritize intervention goals for children Create and implement an action plan that addresses intervention goals Deliver effective performance feedback Evaluate the success of both the coaching plan and the partnership Use current technology to harness the benefits of tele‐intervention, mobile coaching, and remote consultation PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Support successful coaching and consultation with more than 25 reproducible downloads, including data collection forms, action plans, a planning matrix, self‐assessments, and coaching session sample logs. Instructors will also find downloadable PowerPoint presentations aligned to each chapter.

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To provide the right supports for struggling students in grades pre-K to 12, your school team needs a thorough understanding of the skills that contribute to learning—and a systematic way to help students with a wide range of learning difficulties. This innovative planning guide is your key to identifying and prioritizing the essential skills that students with and without learning difficulties need to succeed.This book presents 11 key domains of learning—divided into neurological, developmental, and educational domains—and gives your team a complete, collaborative plan for pinpointing where students need help and adapting your supports to meet those needs. For each of the 11 domains, the authors offer a logical framework that consists of critical skill sets and skills your students need for learning success. Every domain gets a dedicated chapter that helps you: Understand why the domain is essential to learning in both special and general education Learn about the research and resources used to develop the framework for that domain Take a deep dive and master key terms and definitions Discover how the skills associated with each domain develop in typical learners Find students who are struggling by making good observations, and by identifying missing or underdeveloped skills Identify your students’ strengths so you can help them build and expand on their skills Clearly communicate your observations to all team members Build better intervention plans and IEPs using the specific educational objectives, teaching strategies, and accommodations suggested in each chapter PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Each chapter offers an in-depth Case Study example, a Skills Observation Sheet for notetaking during student observations, and a Skills Framework for use as a quick reference on skills when making observations and developing IEPs. Two practical appendices walk school professionals and team leaders through the collaborative process of putting the frameworks in the book into practice.Support students in 11 domains of learning: Vision Skills Hearing Skills Motor Skills Formal Language Skills Pragmatic Language Skills Social Skills Executive Skills Affect and Self-Regulation Skills Reading Skills Writing Skills Math Skills

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How can you support both colleagues and families as they enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, and promote health development of young children? Coaching is the key—and the new edition of this bestselling guide is packed with even more practical tools to help early childhood professionals conduct skillful coaching at homes, schools, and communities.Like the popular first edition, this book walks you step‐by‐step through the five characteristics of successful coaching practices: observation, action, reflection, feedback, and joint planning. You'll learn about the essential qualities of effective coaches and discover how to adjust your coaching techniques to meet the specific needs of early childhood educators, parents, and caregivers. And you'll get cutting‐edge new content inspired by user feedback, including updated research, the latest evidence‐based practices, and almost 80 pages of sample scripts and scenarios that help you support families of children with a wider variety of diagnoses. With this practical guide to proven coaching techniques, you'll be ready to help both professionals and families support the learning and development of all young children.What's New More scripts and scenarios that show what coaching looks and sounds like in the real world A Coaching Scenario Matrix to help you find relevant examples in seconds New chapter on coaching for early intervention service coordinators More guidance on coaching throughout the IFSP process New examples that address common coaching challenges Expanded guidance on the process of coaching coaches Answers to key questions from the authors' popular training sessions Practical forms now available as fillable PDFs for download Updated research on the effectiveness of coaching Practical Materials: Downloadable tools include the Coaching Plan, Framework for Reflective Questioning, Coaching Practices Rating Scale, and Coaching Log.

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Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges faced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders and Asperger syndrome. Help them conquer their fears - and participate more fully in home, school, and community life - with this innovative group therapy program for children 8–14 years old and their parents. Facing Your Fears includes everything professionals need to run a successful program. With the Facilitator's Manual, group leaders will get complete guidance on conducting each session: clear step-by-step instructions, materials lists, goals, sample schedules, and helpful hints for running sessions smoothly. The Parent Workbooks and Child Workbooks (sold separately in packs of 4) give children and families a wide variety of creative activities to help them fight fears and worries head-on, both inside and outside the group setting. And the included DVD inspires and motivates kids with sample movies of real children facing their fears. Essential for every mental health professional working with children with ASD, this innovative program will help families struggling with the burdens of anxiety and increase children s odds for lifelong academic and social success.

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This book addresses the needs of older adults (age 45 and older) with developmental disabilities and adults with other lifelong disabilities who have similar needs. It discusses age-related and disability-related issues in community life.

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Apply a trauma-informed lens to classroom management with the timely third edition of this bestselling booksoon to be a go-to guide for every K12 teacher. This new edition offers practical guidance for creating a safe, supportive, and smoothly functioning classroom environment for all learners, including those who have experienced trauma.

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Looking for the most effective way to ensure coordinated, family‐centred services for young children and families? Get the second edition of this complete guide to the primary service provider (PSP) approach to teaming, the widely used, evidence‐based model that makes one team member the consistent point of contact with a family. Now updated and aligned with the second edition of Rush and Shelden's The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook, this practical guide is your blueprint for better, more responsive care and services—and better outcomes for young children and families.DISCOVER HOW TO:Fully introduce families to the procedures and practices of the PSP approach.Select the most appropriate primary service provider for each family.Gather information, conduct evaluation and assessment, and write functional IFSP outcomes.Adopt a flexible, activity‐based approach to scheduling that promotes child learning and development.Establish a cohesive team that collaborates effectively.Coordinate joint visits with other service providers.Conduct successful, efficient team meetings to share expertise and resources.PRACTICAL FEATURES: Realistic case studies and transcripts from team communications give you vivid demonstrations of best practices, and more than 20 reproducible forms, tools, and checklists guide your team every step of the way as you implement the PSP approach.WHAT'S NEW:Alignment with DEC Recommended Practices ‐ Alignment with the second edition of The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook ‐ New Scenario Index and new Tool Index for easier navigation ‐ Updated section of Frequently Asked Questions ‐ Updated references.

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Trusted for four decades by university faculty and relied on by thousands of professionals from diverse fields, Children with Disabilities is the gold-standard text on working effectively with children and families. Now this authoritative resource is in its eighth edition, enhanced with new chapters on critical topics, the latest evidence-based practices, updated instructor materials, and guidance on working with a wide range of professionals to address every aspect of child health and well-being.Spearheaded by senior editor Mark Batshaw, M.D., Chief Academic Officer at Children's National Health System, this new edition is an unparalleled compendium of information about developmental, clinical, family, education, and intervention issues, from birth through adolescence. Every chapter has been meticulously peer-reviewed, and content has been updated throughout to reflect important new research and developments in diverse fields. Comprehensive coverage of contemporary issues makes this volume an indispensable reference for practicing professionals, and the student-friendly features and multimedia instructor materials make it the ultimate textbook for courses on disability.A treasury of essential knowledge from a who's who of today's leading experts and innovators, Children with Disabilities is a cornerstone resource that professionals will use year after year to support their important work and ensure that every child and family thrives.WHAT'S NEWExpanded focus on interdisciplinary care, including practical guidance on how professionals from different fields can effectively collaborateNew chapters on key topics: sleep disorders, assessment of physical disabilities, the senses, rehabilitative services, interdisciplinary care, the role of medication, and the effect of health care disparities on child outcomesNew Evidence-Based Practice boxes throughout the text, for easy review of recent studies and recommended practicesUpdated nomenclature based on new developments in the field and recommendations from respected organizationsSTUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Students will benefit from chapter overviews, a helpful glossary, case studies that bring key concepts to life, thought questions, a test bank with more than 200 questions for faculty members, resource lists for further reading, and 200 downloadable illustrations. And with the complete package of multimedia instructor materials, instructors will use this textbook effectively in their courses and prepare students for years of successful practice.

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Help children and teens with social-emotional and cognitive challenges develop critical new skills with this quick-guide to the popular DIRFloortime® model. Certified DIRFloortime® experts show parents and professionals how to promote skill development through warm and playful interactions that make the most of children’s natural interests.Floortime™ is a highly effective intervention approach for children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disorders. Now there’s a step-by-step guide for parents to LEARN and professionals to TEACH the DIRFloortime® model of helping young people with social, emotional, and cognitive challenges.This guide takes the research-supported developmental approach to treatment and breaks it down into a curriculum of simple, sequenced strategies you can use right away to support the social and cognitive development of children and teens. Quick instructions and examples for each method are laid out for easy viewing in the midst of a play session. Certified DIRFloortime® experts explain the theoretical background and the basics of how to play and interact with children in ways that motivate them, make the most of their natural interests, and help them develop critical new social, emotional, and intellectual capacities. Whether you’re a professional or parent, this practical, ready-to-use Floortime™ guide is an essential addition to your intervention toolkit.WHY USE DIRFloortime®? Proven effective - research-supported, field tested, and rooted in developmental psychology Targets the key cognitive and social-emotional capacities children need to thrive in the real world (see sidebar) Promotes learning and growth through play and interaction Fosters warm, attuned parent-child relationships Meets your specific needs - apply DIRFloortime® strategies in developmental order or use them as standalone teaching tools Gives you quick catchphrases that make strategies “stick,” so you can use them anytime, anywhere Encourages caregiver self-reflection and self-awareness - a key part of helping children and teens develop their own self-reflection skills Leads to children and teens becoming joyful, spontaneous, flexible, creative, and empathic human beings PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Each DIRFloortime® strategy comes with a clear description and enlightening examples of how to apply it in a variety of real-life scenarios. The appendix walks you through 11 effective strategies for helping children and adolescents reduce challenging behaviors.Help children develop crucial skills: Regulation and Attention Social Engagement and Attachment Reciprocity Social Problem Solving Self-Awareness Empathy Imagination Emotional Thinking Logical Thinking Complex Thinking Self-Reflection

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Early childhood professionals—learn the nuts and bolts of activity-based intervention (ABI), the trusted, child-directed approach for young children birth to 5. With the fourth edition of this classic textbook and professional guide—now expanded by 30%!—you'll discover how to embed learning opportunities in everyday activities to help children acquire and generalize functional skills and reach their developmental goals. You'll get a comprehensive introduction to the benefits, challenges, and foundations of ABI, and you'll find in-depth guidance on how to apply this popular approach with children in center- and home-based programs. Case stories, examples, and sample forms throughout clarify important points and procedures. Updated with practical new information on ABI training, implementation, and more, this book is a keystone of professional preparation for early interventionists and special educators. Implement ABI in multiple settings with diverse groups of young children, including kids with disabilities and those at risk Create multiple and varied learning opportunities within young children's natural routines and interactions Seamlessly link screening, assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation Develop individualized IFSP and IEP goals Observe children before and after intervention to determine next steps Understand and address the challenges of establishing evidence-based practices Work as a team with other professionals and families WHAT'S NEW: New chapters on conducting high-quality child observations, applying ABI in centers and in homes, and using ABI with children who have significant disabilities Expanded information on key topics, including training paraprofessionals on ABI and keeping families involved Updated course companion website with PowerPoint slides, study questions, and application activities

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How can you help preschoolers with autism thrive in inclusive classrooms? Support their success with this comprehensive, school-based program for children ages 3 to 5 with autism spectrum disorder. Blending best practices from applied behavior analysis and early childhood special education, the DATA Model is a proven program rooted in evidence-based practice and based on 20 years of testing and refinement. First, you’ll assess children’s functional needs with the DATA Model Skills Checklist; then you’ll use more than 140 instructional programming sheets and lesson plans to increase children’s developmental progress in the areas identified with the checklist. This linked system helps you pinpoint learning goals for children, promote their progress through tailored interventions, and support children in generalizing new skills and behaviors across settings. A must for autism and behavior specialists, SLPs, program directors, and early childhood special educators, the DATA Model is the all-in-one program you need to prepare young children with autism for long-term success at school and in their community.USE THE DATA MODEL TO: • create a developmentally appropriate learning environment• conduct assessment with the Skills Checklist to determine functional needs and learning goals • write clear, step-by-step instructional programs and lesson plans for every learning goal • select and deliver instructional strategies that fit the unique needs of each specific child• choose and use effective instructional tools such as discrete trials, naturalistic instruction, shaping, and chaining • embed learning opportunities within classroom activities and routines• address challenging behavior while increasing children’s ability to communicate their needs• expertly organize children’s assessments, programs, and other information for easy access• collaborate with families and the community to meet the needs of each child• monitor progress with the Skills Checklist, so you can clearly see if your interventions are working PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Skills Checklist, 140 instructional programming sheets and lesson plans, sample schedules, daily data collection sheets, Family Interview Survey, and more. All materials are photocopiable from the manual.

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The new generation of teachers needs a new kind of special education textbook—one that focuses on children, not labels. That's why Whitney Rapp & Katrina Arndt developed Teaching Everyone, the first text that fully prepares teachers to see past disability labels and work with all students' individual needs and strengths. Accessible and forward-thinking, this introductory text will get K–12 teachers ready to work effectively within today's educational system and meet the learning needs of a wide range of students. Educators will: Align their teaching with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Initial Content Standards. Each chapter clearly explains how the content helps students meet specific standards. Discover a truly progressive, inclusive approach to education. Breaking free of a categorical approach to disability, this text reveals how to stop relying on labels to access supports for students—and work with each child as an individual instead. Get comprehensive information in one volume. Ideal for use as a primary text, this book covers all the critical topics teachers need to know about (see below), for a fraction of the cost of similar textbooks. Learn effective teaching strategies for major academic content areas. Educators will get clear, research-backed strategies for teaching reading, writing, science, math, and social studies—including guidance on keeping students engaged and assessing their progress. Get a deep and personal understanding of student and teacher perspectives. With the case studies and narratives from teachers and people with disabilities, educators will have keen first-hand insights that will inform their teaching for years to come. A foundational text for tomorrow's teachers—and a valuable reference for inservice teachers who want to sharpen and update their skills—this important volume will help usher in an era of truly inclusive classrooms where all children learn and thrive. With cutting-edge information on differentiated instruction universal design for learning instructional strategies for academic content areas assessment and evaluation social and communication skills response to intervention early intervention policy and practices classroom management positive behavioural interventions and supports (PBIS) functional behaviour assessment IEPs home-school collaboration teacher collaboration transition to adulthood special education legislation child and adolescent development Instructor materials available. Enhance your courses with student activities, discussion starters, instructor notes, Power Point slides, and more!

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What does the latest research tell us about communication interventions for people with severe disabilities? Find out in this authoritative research volume, which investigates the effectiveness of today's communication interventions, synthesizes evidence from current studies, and identifies urgent research directions for the future.Shaped by a conference of The National Joint Committee on the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (NJC), this interdisciplinary book includes contributions from more than 30 top scholars from diverse fields, including psychology, special education, and speech language pathology. Each chapter gives readers a brief summary of research studies on a key intervention topic, insights on research design and measurement challenges, thoughts on future advances, and real-world clinical and educational recommendations. Essential for the reference libraries of educators and professionals, this book offers powerful insights about today's communication interventions-and sets a clear agenda for tomorrow's groundbreaking researchTopics Included: prelinguistic communication intervention for young children with intellectual disabilities challenging behavior and communicative alternatives interventions for children who are deafblind augmented language interventions for children with severe disabilities parents as partners in communication intervention the role of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic differences targeted and phenotypic communication interventions for children with Down syndrome or ASD issues related to research study design, including sample size, the effectiveness of randomized controlled trials, and integration of single-case and group designs assessment and measurement of communication and language skills in individuals with severe intellectual disabilities and more The NJC conference was funded by the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders .

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If your programme is among the thousands using the evidence-based Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, this is the one tool you need to support teachers to effectively use the practices. Developed by highly respected creators of the Pyramid Model for classrooms enrolling children 2–5 years of age, the TPOT™ is an in-depth tool that provides information on how well teachers are implementing practises related to universal, targeted, and individualised supports. A trained administrator conducts a classroom observation and teacher interview, uncovering detailed information about the quality of 14 key teaching practises, noting red flags that indicate areas for immediate support, and observing how teachers respond to challenging behaviors. TPOT™ results show which practises are being implemented successfully - and what teachers need to focus on to ensure positive social-emotional outcomes for young children.TPOT™ helps programmes: Support effective implementation of the proven PBIS-based Pyramid model Promote social-emotional competence in young children Implement strategies to prevent and address challenging behaviour Compare implementation across classrooms, teachers, and programmes Identify where teachers need extra professional development and support Guide coaching efforts This is the one tool you need to make sure teachers are effectively putting the evidence-based Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children into practice. Learn more about TPOT.

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Now early childhood professionals have their own guide to the popular Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model the research-proven, family-centered approach used in schools nationwide to resolve challenging behaviors. Developed by top behavior experts, this practical, reader-friendly guidebook shows you how to improve the social-emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors of young children in preschool settings.A highly effective approach drawn from the research and principles of applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support, Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children will help you resolve persistent challenging behaviors set individualised goals for children conduct family-centered assessment and intervention work effectively with diverse families The CD-ROM includes planning forms and worksheets tailored for early childhood programs, including a Goal Sheet, Daily Log, Behavior Rating Scale, Intervention Menu, and Team Implementation Guide. And four detailed case examples walk you through the PTR-YC steps and implementation. Ideal for a wide range of early childhood settings including preschools, Head Start, and child care programs this practical guide will help you resolve even the toughest behavior challenges in young children.

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Available in packs of 5, these are the 24-page forms needed to conduct the Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR™) assessment.Young children grow and learn when they participate fully in everyday routines and activities. Assess this critical dimension of child development with the MEISR™, an easy‐to‐use tool for creating a snapshot of the functional behaviors of children from birth to 3 years of age.A rich learning opportunity for both families and professionals—and an ideal starting point for talking to parents about their child's functioning—the MEISR helps build an understanding of a child's engagement, independence, and social relationships within the context of common family routines. Completed by caregivers and easy to use with them during home visits, the MEISR helps paint a picture of the child's functional abilities and highlights future learning opportunities.With the results of the MEISR, you canStart important conversations with families about their child's participation in everyday activitiesSupport child engagement—an important prerequisite to learningEmpower families to enhance natural learning opportunitiesHelp families choose functional skills to address within the IFSPHelp your team determine Child Outcome Summary (COS) ratingsDevelop individualized intervention priorities

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All adults need strong social skills to find and keep a job, establish relationships, and participate fully in adult life—but building these skills can be a special challenge for people with autism, Asperger syndrome, nonverbal learning disorder, social anxiety, and other disorders affecting social learning. Give them the essential support they need with this field-tested curriculum for high-functioning adults, designed to build a broad range of social skills through explicit instruction and coaching.Based on the highly acclaimed Social Skills Seminar at the University of Pennsylvania, this engaging, hands-on curriculum is an invaluable addition to college counseling programs, vocational rehabilitation groups, and any other program helping people with social learning disorders. The first program of its kind to target the social learning needs of young adults and adults, Social Literacy-Is proven effective. During more than 7 years of field testing, these lessons improved the social skills of young men and women with a range of social learning disorders.-Goes far beyond the basics. Participants will learn more than how to smile and make eye contact—they'll learn and practice the high-level social skills they'll need to manage the complexities of adult interaction.-Helps participants generalize skills. Adults will reinforce and generalize the skills they learn in class by working one to one with a social coach (often recruited from a local college or university).-Adapts to any program's needs. Program leaders can choose which lessons to emphasize, based on participants' specific needs.-Targets the areas most critical to success. Each in-depth, 2- to 3-hour class focuses on a key aspect of social success, so adults will have the specific skills they'll need for employment, relationships, and more.With this book-and-CD set, professionals will have everything they need to conduct a full 12 weeks of lessons. They'll get practical guidance on establishing a social learning course, strategies for recruiting and training social coaches, photocopiable handouts, and exercises that help participants understand and practice social skills, and a CD-ROM with more than 100 PowerPoint slides for instructional use.A highly effective way to teach critical social skills to high-functioning adults, this proven curriculum will prepare participants to successfully navigate the joys and challenges of adult life.

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Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a highly effective, rigorously researched intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders--but most teachers don't get the training they need to put it to work in their inclusive classroom. That's why every K-12 educator needs this practical guidebook, packed with teaching plans and plain-English guidance on using ABA to improve outcomes for students with autism and behavior challenges. Teachers will start with a systematic, start-to-finish guide that demystifies the entire ABA process, from assessment and goal setting to data collection and analysis. Then they'll get fifty sample teaching plans that clearly demonstrate how to use ABA to support students across social, communication, behavioral, academic, and independent functioning domains. Ready to adapt to the needs of individual students, these concise sample plans give teachers specific ideas for helping children develop critical skills such as: participating in cooperative learning activities with peers; transitioning from class to class independently; responding positively to peer initiations; using simple sentences to make requests; raising their hand to answer a question; waiting for a turn during structured activities; protesting appropriately using a calm voice and positive language; communicating needs using augmentative communication; staying in line and remaining quiet; using the restroom without adult support. Using concrete examples every teacher can relate to, the teaching plans show how to get results using a combination of effective ABA strategies, such as explicit instruction, positive reinforcement, prompting and fading procedures, video modeling, peer-mediated interventions, social stories, and self-monitoring tools. Teachers will also get helpful guidance on developing their own ABA teaching plans to resolve their students' classroom challenges. With this much-needed blueprint for ""quick and painless"" ABA, teachers will have research-proven strategies for effectively meeting the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders--and ensuring the best possible learning environment for all their students.

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