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Brookes Publishing Co Helping Children Learn: Intervention Handouts for Use in School and at Home
Now with 27 new handouts and the Spanish translations users have been asking for, the revised edition of this popular book offers a fresh, practical approach to teaching struggling students in elementary through high school. Applying their expert knowledge of how children learn, the authors developed more than 75 highly effective intervention handouts - ideal for teachers to use in the classroom and share with parents for use at home. This second edition is set up like the first: there is a short questionnaire that helps school psychologists pinpoint students' strengths and needs, and teachers use the handouts to address the areas that need work. Photocopiable and easy to print from the convenient new CD-ROM, the handouts in this edition: fit perfectly with RTI - give teachers a clear and easy way to help struggling students and take next steps if more intervention is needed; help students with a wide range of learning challenges, including learning disabilities, sensory issues, and emotional or behavioral problems; and, enhance the home - school connection - both teachers and parents can use the handouts to help children make progress in areas of concern. Each intervention handout is ready to use: it clearly describes the skill involved, indicates which children should use the intervention, and suggests easy-to-implement strategies. And because the handouts were developed around the four cognitive areas in Dr. Naglieri's well-respected PASS theory - Planning, Attention, Simultaneous processing, and Successive processing - users can be sure they're getting proven, reliable approaches to solving students' academic challenges.
£46.22
Brookes Publishing Co Early Intervention in Action: Working Across Disciplines to Support Infants, Young Children, and Their Families
There's never been an early intervention text like this! A core textbook on a single convenient CD-ROM, ""Early Intervention in Action"" is an interactive training tool on a subject every EI professional needs to master: how to collaborate effectively with other service providers to address the complex needs of infants with multiple disabilities.Perfect for the growing number of distance learning courses - as well as traditional university courses and in-service professional development - this one-of-a-kind text ensures that early intervention practitioners: benefit from hands-on learning. The 41 captioned video clips embedded in the text give students what other textbooks can't: vivid demonstrations of key concepts and an inside look at the support needs of real children and families; apply recommended practices with specialized populations. This single textbook compiles all the critical, hard-to-find information professionals need to work with children with a wide range of disabilities; work successfully with other professionals & families. Educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals will learn to collaborate with each other and with families to provide coordinated services and improve child outcomes; and, learn what's most important.Professionals will get practical guidance on addressing early communication development, sensory processing, motor development, vision, and hearing - and infusing interdisciplinary interventions into the child's daily routine. Accessible, interactive, and easy to navigate, this textbook-on-CD will help pre and in-service professionals understand the needs of infants with multiple disabilities - and ensure better outcomes for children and families.
£79.38
Brookes Publishing Co Coaching and Consultation Practices in Early Childhood
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.
£47.22
Brookes Publishing Co Essential Skills for Struggling Learners: A Framework for Student Support Teams
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
£52.21
Brookes Publishing Co The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook
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.
£44.95
Brookes Publishing Co Facing Your Fears: Group Therapy for Managing Anxiety in Children with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders: Facilitator's Set
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.
£92.15
Brookes Publishing Co Community Support for Aging Adults with Lifelong Disabilities
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.
£67.22
Brookes Publishing Co The Teachers Guide for Effective Classroom Management
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.
£29.95
Brookes Publishing Co Floortime Strategies to Promote Development in Children and Teens: A User’s Guide to the DIR® Model
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
£39.95
Brookes Publishing Co Case Studies for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ideal for preparing SLPs and other clinicians to make sound decisions, this casebook gives readers in-depth, real world demonstrations of today's evidence-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Developed as a companion to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder textbook—but equally useful as a standalone casebook—this resource offers 14 realistic case studies that walk readers through common clinical challenges and help them hone their planning and problem-solving skills.Aligned with the 14 intervention chapters in the companion text, the case studies each include: A complete profile of the child’s strengths and needs, with a special focus on communication and social skills An overview of assessment practices that inform communication treatment planning A discussion of the clinical problem-solving processes used to identify treatment goals and strategies An intervention plan used to achieve the child’s goals, with details on implementation and modifications A report on the child’s outcomes A set of learning activities to help readers apply their knowledge A one-of-a-kind practical resource developed by clinical experts, this casebook will help both current and future professionals understand today’s widely used autism interventions—and prepare to implement them effectively in their own practice. GET THE BUNDLE: Buy this casebook as a bundle with its companion textbook, Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition. The new edition of this essential text gives SLPs the foundation they need to evaluate, select, and implement 14 of today’s widely used interventions.
£33.26
Brookes Publishing Co Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs
People who have both autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs require specialized, multidisciplinary interventions and supports to boost their independence and quality of life. Find up-to-date, evidence-supported information and strategies in this book, an important addition to the respected Augmentative and Alternative Communication series. This essential resource brings together more than 30 internationally recognized researchers from three important disciplines: augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), special education, and applied behavior analysis (ABA). Practitioners and clinicians will discover how to combine key interventions from these disciplines to make positive differences in the lives of the people they work with. They’ll get research-based guidance on• Using evidence-based teaching methods with learners of all ages• Conducting effective assessment and linking results with intervention planning• Selecting high-tech and low-tech AAC options that meet individual needs• Bringing about lasting changes to behavior with functional communication training • Evaluating specific interventions that target social communication • Implementing parent- and peer-mediated interventions • Using customized visual and environmental supports in a variety of settingsWith this meticulously researched guide to today’s best strategies and supports, readers will have the information they need to improve outcomes for people with autism and complex communication needs.
£53.21
Brookes Publishing Co Positive Behavioral Support: Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community
This book provides positive behavioural supp ort techniques that can be used to facilitate inclusion at h ome, at school and in the community. It covers important fam ily concerns, soialisation issues and related matters in edu cational systems. '
£50.22
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.
£73.21
Brookes Publishing Co Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills
Keep up with the latest on the highly respected multisensory teaching approach to literacy with this new fourth edition, a complete update of the bestselling textbook adopted in colleges and universities across the country. The most comprehensive text available on multisensory teaching, this book prepares today’s educators to use specific evidence-based approaches that improve struggling students’ language skills and academic outcomes in elementary through high school. Educators will get rich background information on the systems and structures of the English language, plus a deep dive into the what and how of Structured Literacy Instruction. They’ll also find practical strategies and guidelines on all aspects of language and literacy instruction, including planning effective lessons, connecting research with practice, conducting and interpreting assessment, understanding the emotional side of learning disabilities, and more. An essential reference and professional development resource to keep and use for years to come, this book gets educators ready to be thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate teachers of reading and language arts.
£85.00
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.
£29.95
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!
£34.95
Brookes Publishing Co. Ages Stages Questionnaires ASQ3 Questionnaires on a Home Visit DVD
ASQ-3 is one of the most accurate, cost-effective, and parent-friendly way to identify children from birth to 5 years with developmental delays.
£35.96
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.
£34.95
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
£89.00
Brookes Publishing Co Adolescent Literacy: Strategies for Content Comprehension in Inclusive Classroom
For adolescents with reading disabilities, struggles with comprehension are a major obstacle to mastering academic content areas. Help resolve comprehension difficulties with this practical text, developed for use with students in Grades 6-12 with and without disabilities.An ideal supplementary text for preservice special and general educators-and a great resource for inservice teachers looking for new comprehension strategies-this book is the key to understanding what's behind comprehension struggles and which strategies make a real difference for adolescent readers. Teachers will discover how to improve students' reading comprehension across content areas with specific, evidence-based strategies such as mnemonics that help students remember and retrieve important information graphic organisers that highlight key information and clarify abstract concepts peer-mediated strategies that provide more opportunities for direct instruction and repeated practice motivational and self-efficacy strategies that encourage deep, focused, and engaged reading The Embedded Story Structure Routine, which teaches self-questioning, story structure analysis, and summary writing Collaborative Strategic Reading in student-led cooperative learning groups technology-based applications such as adapted digital texts, open-source textbooks, educational software, and virtual field trips multicomponent interventions such as reciprocal teaching and the SQ3R approach To help teachers implement these highly effective comprehension strategies across a wide range of content areas, they'll get complete overviews of each strategy and how-to guidance based on recommended practice. They'll also get charts, graphic organisers, mnemonic strategies, and sample lesson plans they can use in their own classrooms. With the proven, research-based strategies in this textbook, educators will be fully prepared to improve adolescents' comprehension skills and ensure that all students are confident, motivated readers.
£40.24
Brookes Publishing Co A is for All Aboard!
This is a children's alphabet book focusing on railroads, the most common interest of children with autism spectrum disorders. While writing ""A Land We Can Share"", Paula became frustrated that essentially no books existed to foster early literacy for students with autism through the use of their fascinations, so she wrote this one. This alphabet book is intended to appeal particularly to children with autism by exploring a topic that many of them find fascinating. Trains are, according to Simon Baron-Cohen, the most common passion among children with autism, and a book that taps into this interest is a much-needed resource for educators and parents. A is for 'All Aboard' is written for children with autism of many reading levels, with vocabulary ranging from basic concepts (e.g., bridge) to special train jargon (e.g., idler car, unit train). The illustrations are designed to appeal to common sensory preferences of children with autism, and thus are generally free of visual clutter, while including a few entertaining details. This book is appropriate for all children, but is planned to be especially useful to children with autism and would be a good companion for 'A Land We Can Share'.
£23.29