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Pamphlet. Condición: New. Enrollment in virtual and blended schools is on the rise-introducing new challenges with student engagement, social-emotional wellness, and behavior management. Help is here with this laminated quick-guide, one of four concise Teacher Survival Guides on Engagement of Students in Virtual Instruction. This how-to guide walks educators through four essential strategies for preventing and addressing undesired behavior, keys to success that can be especially challenging in online learning environments. Tim Knoster and Danielle Empson give teachers clear, research-based guidance on preventing undesired student behaviors before they start. Teachers will also learn how to efficiently redirect undesired student behavior-both nuisance-level and more consequential behavior-in a trauma-informed manner.GET THE COMPLETE SERIES: The four Teacher Survival Guides on Engagement of Students in Virtual Instruction are filled with the ready-to-use guidance K-12 teachers need to boost engagement, student wellbeing, and positive behavior in virtual settings. Packed with bite-sized nuggets of insight-including keys to engagement, teaching tips, proven strategies, and FAQs-these laminated, six-panel guides will help any teacher take immediate action to support their studentsâ?T academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success. Learn more about the other quick-guides in the series:Enhancing Student Engagement by Virtually Establishing, Teaching, and Reinforcing Desired BehaviorEngaging Students in Virtual Instruction Through Opportunities to RespondBuilding Relationships With Students and Caregivers to Enhance Learning Through Virtual Instruction.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Second Edition. Teachers give the highest marks to this bestselling classroom management guide-and now it's better than ever! Developed by Tim Knoster, a behaviour expert and former teacher whose in-demand workshops have inspired thousands, this new edition is the friendly how-to book educators need to increase desired behaviour in today's K-12 classrooms. The second edition weaves in timely new guidance for teachers implementing multi-tiered systems of support in tandem with positive behaviour interventions and supports (PBIS), though it's still a great resource for teachers in more traditional school settings. With the time-efficient, research-based strategies-relayed with humour and vivid examples-teachers will unlock the mysteries of student behaviour, prevent disruptions to learning, and support better outcomes for every student.HOW-TO STRATEGIES THAT HELP TEACHERS:Successfully use multi-tiered systems of positive behaviour supportDecode the motives behind students' behaviourDevelop rapport with students while maintaining appropriate boundariesEstablish clear expectations for behaviour in the classroomReinforce expected behaviour throughout the day with positive supportsSkilfully redirect inappropriate student behaviourApply proven Tier 2 RTI strategies with students who require additional supportsUse individualized, intensive Tier 3 strategies with students who pose special challengesPRACTICAL MATERIALS:Helpful tip sheets and classroom management tools, including an Expectations Planning Matrix, Behavior Progress Report, Behavior Contract, and more.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Revised Edition. From bedtime tantrums to bedwetting, sleep problems can be one of the biggest sources of worry and frustration for parents of children with special needs. Help is here in this down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide, packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children, with and without disabilities. This fully updated edition includes help for parents who usually struggle with nighttime problems. Without preaching or proposing a "one right way" to solve problems, psychologist and father Mark Durand helps families tackle sleep issues with optimism and proven strategies drawn from clinical and personal experience. A must-own for tired parents everywhere, this warm and wise guidebook will put sleep problems to bed and help whole families get the rest they need.The Better-Sleep Guide For Every Family:Highly effective strategies for children with special needs such as autism, Tourette syndrome, and cerebral palsyResearch-based solutions to even the toughest nighttime challengesTested with thousands of familiesRespects individual differences in families - offers different options to fit different parenting philosophiesHelps parents develop a positive outlook and attitude as they work to resolve their child's challengesIncludes help for parents who struggle with their own nighttime problemsFlexible - parents can pick and choose strategies and modify them as neededValuable background information on understanding and assessing sleep problemsPractical Materials:Sleep DiarySelf-Talk LogBehaviour LogSleep Problems ScalePlus annotated lists of additional sleep resourcesSolve Sleep Issues Like:Bedtime tantrumsNight wakingSleep terrorsBed wettingSleep schedule problemsSleepwalking and sleep talkingInsomniaTooth-grindingPeriodic limb movements.…

Paperback. Condición: New. An introduction to the volume addresses the background and evolution of day services, national trends, and guiding principles for meaningful daytimes. Chapters discuss: transition from school to meaningful lives, how individuals have used their own initiative to create work and work alternatives, lifelong learning/adult education, promoting community relationships and connections, self-advocacy, promoting meaningful daytimes for older people, organizational issues (innovative organizational structures and practices, organizational conversion from facility-based to community-based services), and policy and practice in promoting quality daytime supports. Focus will be placed on examples, case studies, and practical strategies, themes of self-determination, cultural diversity, and collaboration.…

Pamphlet. Condición: New. Enrollment in virtual and blended schools is on the rise-introducing new challenges with student engagement, social-emotional wellness, and behavior management. Help is here with this laminated quick-guide, one of four concise Teacher Survival Guides on Engagement of Students in Virtual Instruction. Brimming with practical, research-based tips and strategies, this guide unlocks one of the keys to success in online learning environments: active engagement of all students. Teachers will discover how to engage students in virtual instruction by offering a wider variety of Opportunities to Respond (OTRs), a strategy that's been associated with improved academic achievement, student empowerment, and less undesired behavior. Tim Knoster and Danielle Empson introduce the benefits of providing multiple OTRs, the different types and modes for student responses, and how to monitor student engagement virtually.GET THE COMPLETE SERIES: The four Teacher Survival Guides on Engagement of Students in Virtual Instruction are filled with the ready-to-use guidance K-12 teachers need to boost engagement, student wellbeing, and positive behavior in virtual settings. Packed with bite-sized nuggets of insight-including keys to engagement, teaching tips, proven strategies, and FAQs-these laminated, six-panel guides will help any teacher take immediate action to support their students academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success. Learn more about the other quick-guides in the series:Building Relationships With Students and Caregivers to Enhance Learning Through Virtual InstructionEngaging Students in Virtual Instruction Through Opportunities to RespondAddressing Undesired Student Behavior During Virtual Instruction.…

Hardback. Condición: New. 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'. Littlejohn, Brad (ilustrador).…

Pamphlet. Condición: New. All learners can benefit from trauma-sensitive movements: gentle movements that tap into the benefits of yoga but use a trauma-sensitive approach by emphasizing personal safety and choice. Part of an essential series of laminated quick guides for preK-12 educators, this is your concise, practical introduction to using trauma-sensitive movements to improve your students' regulation, boost connection, and help everyone get ready for teaching and learning.In a friendly, warm, and personal style, Jen Alexander and Traci Ludwig introduce this important topic and walk you through their unique "Take Five" approach to incorporating trauma-sensitive movements into any school day. Inside this quick guide, you'll:Learn more about the benefits and goals of trauma-sensitive movementsReview the five key elements of trauma-sensitive movementsDiscover the Take Five Movements, a simple, highly effective approach to getting started with trauma-sensitive movementsFind step-by-step guidance and scripts for using the Take Five Movements in any classroom, in just minutes a dayLearn the dos and don'ts of trauma-sensitive movementsPRACTICAL DOWNLOADS INCLUDED! Six interactive downloads--including printable posters for the classroom, an FAQ, and a Get Regulated lesson plan--expand on the tips in this quick guide and help you apply them with your students.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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Pamphlet. Condición: New. 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 agencyEstablishing safe places that each student (and staff member) can call their ownUsing color as a tool to foster regulation and readiness for learningDefining focal points that engage students without overwhelming themIncorporating touchstones that help everyone feel anchored and be connectedPRACTICAL 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.…

Pamphlet. Condición: New. Students who experience trauma may have ongoing difficulties with executive function skills-including working memory, a skill that's foundational to attention, focus, and school success. Part of an essential new series of laminated quick guides for preK-12 educators, this is your concise, practical introduction to supporting students who struggle with working memory.Jen Alexander and Jennifer Dickey, educators and experts on trauma-sensitive schools, guide you through this important topic in a friendly, warm, and personal style. They'll give you the insight you need to understand your students' needs, plus practical guidance, tools, and real-world ideas you can use right away to support working memory and set every learner up for success. Inside this quick guide, you'll:Review how working memory functions and the role it plays in academic achievementLearn how to recognize working memory challenges in your studentsAdjust the way you think about and talk to students who struggle with working memoryGet specific tips, strategies, and tools to support your students' working memoryPRACTICAL DOWNLOADS INCLUDED! 10 interactive downloads-including exercises, lesson plans, games, conversation prompts, and student supports-expand on the tips in this quick guide and help you apply your learning.About the Series: Quick Guides for Building Trauma-Sensitive SchoolsPractical, friendly, and immediately useful, this series of laminated quick guides addresses the essentials of building trauma-sensitive schools-safety, connection, regulation, and learning. Jen Alexander has collaborated with experts around the globe to bring educators tips, strategies, and activities they can apply right away in their classroom and school. Each guide in the series also includes downloadable lesson plans and exercises that educators can use to take action. Equally useful for experienced trauma-sensitive educators or those just getting started, these quick guides will help school staff create environments that support every person's well-being and learning.…

Paperback. Condición: New. This book will be one of the first of its kind to combine financial planning knowledge with a focus on families who have members with disabilities. John and Cynthia have done a lot of work to transform their financial planning presentations into an accessible printed format. This book is a general guide for helping families ""plan for two generations"" (i.e., the financial planning needs of the primary caregiver and the person with disabilities). For some readers, it will relieve their anxieties about planning, and for others it will raise their awareness about the need to plan. Since every family's specific situation is unique, the book is not intended to provide a specific formula for success. However, it bridges the gap between the ultimate vision a family has for their child and the financial realities of making these dreams come true. The structure of the book follows a chronological guideline of the critical transition periods that families face. The book also focuses on identifying and protecting government benefits as well as strategies to supplement government benefits.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Using case stories and recommendations based on the authors' research, this book helps teachers to think differently about the so-called ""unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests"" (Autism Fact Sheet, 2007) of children with autism.Many individuals with autism have deep interest in one or a variety of topics. Some interests are commonly seen across individuals with autism, others seem more unique to an individual person. While conducting their research in schools, the authors observed that plans and goals for students with autism are developed for the purpose of 'extinguishing' or severely limiting these areas of interest.From their observations, the authors concluded that if educators could reframe 'obsessions' as fascinations, passions, interests, or 'enthusiasms' and see these areas as potential tools for teaching and supporting, educators and their students with autism may potentially be more satisfied, calm, and successful. ""Just Give Him the Whale!"" was written to help teachers and others working with children with autism understand and work with children's fascinations instead of trying to change them.…

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Ning Environment for All Their ed. 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. …

Paperback. Condición: New. Each year hundreds of thousands of children in the United States experience trauma - such as abuse, neglect, or community violence - that creates tough obstacles to academic achievement and social success. Now there's a practical, strategy-filled book that shows educators how to reach and teach students exposed to trauma. Through clear and readable explanations of current research and enlightening vignettes, educators will understand how violence and other forms of trauma affect the key elements of a child's school and social success, including behavior, attention, memory, and language.Then they'll find dozens of simple, creative ideas - easy to use in any classroom, on any budget - that show them how to: adapt instruction to address the learning characteristics of children exposed to trauma; help students develop the most important skills they need to succeed in school; use positive behavior supports so children can stay calm and focused on learning; build meaningful, appropriate, and supportive teacher-student relationships; encourage positive peer relationships through cooperative games, group projects, and buddy systems; provide predictable routines that instill a sense of safety and control; avoid burnout and reduce the effects of 'compassion fatigue'; and, integrate a trauma-sensitive perspective across an entire school. Throughout this book, realistic sample scenarios demonstrate how teachers can make the strategies work in their classroom, and challenging What Would You Do? quizzes sharpen educators' instincts so they can respond skillfully in difficult situations.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Research Edition. The ICPT manual guides users on understanding, implementing, and scoring the ICP.How well is your early childhood program implementing quality inclusive practices? Now there's a comprehensive, field-tested observational tool that uncovers the answers. A one-of-a-kind tool for classrooms serving children ages 2-5, the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICPT) assesses 12 key practices with the strongest research base for supporting the education and development of young children in inclusive programs.Adaptations of Space, Materials, and Equipment.Adult Involvement in Peer Interactions.Adults' Guidance of Children's Free-Choice Activities and Play.Conflict Resolution.Membership.Relationships between Adults and Children.Support for Communication.Adaptation of Group Activities.Transitions between Activities.Feedback.Family-Professional Partnerships.Monitoring Children's LearningBenefits The in-depth ICPT evaluation process gives you the rich information and insights you need to.assess your program's current inclusive practices.establish a baseline for measuring future progress.apply recommended inclusive practices for young children.guide quality improvement efforts by linking assessment data with instructional decision-making.tailor professional development to teachers' specific needs.…

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Paperback. Condición: New. For families of an infant leaving the NICU, nothing's more exciting - and challenging - than the critical transition to home life with their baby. Support the NICU-to-home transition with this accessible book, the complete guide to helping parents meet their baby's special needs and promote optimal development in the first year after homecoming. Invaluable for a wide range of professionals including early interventionists, OTs, PTs, public health nurses, physicians, and social workers this book is the key to providing family-centred, developmentally supportive guidance in the months after the NICU. Professionals will deepen their understanding of the emotional and physical challenges of the NICU experience, and they ll get in-depth guidance on how to support parents effectively as theydevelop a loving and satisfying relationship with their baby manage the changes to their daily routines and home environment recognise, interpret, and respond to the baby's signals and behaviours actively encourage motor and language development support the baby's management of sleep/wake cycles identify concerns about the baby's development learn the timing, intensity, and amount of activity that work for their unique babypromote their baby's self-regulation locate and access community resources and social supportsTo illuminate the incredible strength of parents of premature infants, the book includes powerful stories of real families who share their experiences of supporting and loving their babies in the NICU and beyond. Readers will also receive printable handouts to share with families Coming Home: What to Expect; Reading Your Baby's Cues; Feeding Your Baby; Positioning and Handling Strategies; Communicating With Your Baby; Playing With Your Baby; Helping Your Baby Learn; and more and lists of resources, websites, and organisations that provide additional information and support. With this definitive guide from two leading experts in infant development and early intervention, professionals will provide sensitive, effective support and guidance to new parents as they make a smooth transition to home life and develop strong relationships with their babies.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Illustrated. This book intends to be both a quick-start guide and a practical resource that would relate the essential skills and knowledge (setting up their classroom, behavior management tips, etc.) that a new special educator needs as they progress throughout the novice years.…

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

Paperback. Condición: New. How do responsive adult-child interactions influence early language development? How do a child's language skills develop in tandem with social-emotional development, executive function, and literacy? What are effective ways to help parents support their child's development? Uncover the answers to these questions in this fascinating book, which draws on current research to examine connections between language, social-emotional, and literacy development and profiles effective programs that support this development.You'll begin with a research-based examination of critical topics such as.How the brain develops in the first years of life.Why parent-child attachment is fundamental to early development.What responsive and language-rich parent-child exchanges look like .How children learn the building blocks of language and literacy.Which guiding principles professionals should follow for effective intervention.Which economic arguments support early developmentBuilding on this foundational knowledge, the book gives you snapshots of more than a dozen programs that support language and literacy development by coaching parents and providing books for young children. You'll learn how these programs promote responsive adult?child interactions and expand children's access to books, and you'll get brief summaries of the research that demonstrates the success of each program. Essential reading for researchers, administrators, and educators, this synthesis of science and practical guidance will help you foster foundational language skills and nurture the healthy development of every young child.…

Paperback. Condición: New. 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 reinforcersreducing disruptive behaviourencouraging communication and social initiationsdeveloping a challenging curriculum that helps children make progressassessing children meaningfully in natural environmentsclosely collaborating with parents on goals and interventionshelping families weave interventions into everyday routinesensuring that children generalise skills to other settingsdecreasing 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.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Teacher's. Anxiety rates are skyrocketing among young learners-and their teachers need explicit training on how to understand and support these students. A concise, reader-friendly guide written especially for teachers, this urgently needed book will prepare early educators to recognize anxiety issues in children ages 3-8, identify the associated behaviors, and work effectively with students who have anxiety symptoms.Teachers will start with a well-organized primer on the different types of anxiety in children, featuring symptoms, causes, triggers, treatment options, and case stories. Then they'll get expert guidance on addressing anxiety and challenging behaviors in the classroom, with dedicated chapters on key topics like assessment, intervention, and the parents' experience.Ideal for both preservice and in-service professional development, this introductory guide gives teachers the accessible information they need to understand learners with anxiety and support their success inside and outside the classroom.TEACHERS WILL:Explore seven types of childhood anxiety: generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety, selective mutism, OCD, phobias, and anxiety rooted in childhood traumaReview the assessment and evaluation process, and understand the role a teacher should play Recognize co-morbidities with anxiety-including ADHD, autism, and depression-and how they may affect a child's symptoms and treatment plan Understand the issues and emotions parents face, so that teachers can offer them sensitive support Use effective classroom interventions to meet the needs of children with anxiety and create a nurturing learning environment Learn which strategies to avoid, from unrealistic expectations to excessive reassurance.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Revised Edition. From bedtime tantrums to bedwetting, sleep problems can be one of the biggest sources of worry and frustration for parents of children with special needs. Help is here in this down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide, packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children, with and without disabilities. This fully updated edition includes help for parents who usually struggle with nighttime problems. Without preaching or proposing a "one right way" to solve problems, psychologist and father Mark Durand helps families tackle sleep issues with optimism and proven strategies drawn from clinical and personal experience. A must-own for tired parents everywhere, this warm and wise guidebook will put sleep problems to bed and help whole families get the rest they need.The Better-Sleep Guide For Every Family:Highly effective strategies for children with special needs such as autism, Tourette syndrome, and cerebral palsyResearch-based solutions to even the toughest nighttime challengesTested with thousands of familiesRespects individual differences in families - offers different options to fit different parenting philosophiesHelps parents develop a positive outlook and attitude as they work to resolve their child's challengesIncludes help for parents who struggle with their own nighttime problemsFlexible - parents can pick and choose strategies and modify them as neededValuable background information on understanding and assessing sleep problemsPractical Materials:Sleep DiarySelf-Talk LogBehaviour LogSleep Problems ScalePlus annotated lists of additional sleep resourcesSolve Sleep Issues Like:Bedtime tantrumsNight wakingSleep terrorsBed wettingSleep schedule problemsSleepwalking and sleep talkingInsomniaTooth-grindingPeriodic limb movements.…

Paperback. Condición: New. The year is 1969, and fresh-out-of-college smart-aleck Howard Shane has just landed his first teaching job-at Belchertown State School, a bleak institution where people with disabilities endure endless days of silence, tedium, and neglect.Howard is stunned by the conditions at Belchertown and the challenges of his new job, but as he gets to know his diverse, endearing, and intelligent students, he becomes consumed with a mission: to unlock their communication skills and help them reach their full potential. Pitting his youthful idealism and passion against the rigidity of a rule-bound administrator, Howard battles his way to small joys and victories with his students-and, along the way, learns just as much as he teaches.A stirring and spellbinding memoir from internationally renowned AAC expert Howard Shane (Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School), Unsilenced is a candid look at a pivotal era in disability history and a deeply personal account of how all human beings can flourish when we care for each other and fight for change.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Teach middle school students the academic vocabulary words they need to know to master the content in their textbooks. This book gives educators five extensive, research-based lists of vocabulary words frequently used in textbooks, plus guidance and activities to help them teach the words.Vocabulary knowledge plays a huge role in the academic success of middle school students. But which words do students need to know to master the content in their textbooks, and how can they be learned? This book has the practical answers educators need. Middle school teachers will get five extensive, research-based lists of academic vocabulary words most frequently used in student textbooks-the words kids need to know to increase their comprehension and succeed in school. Teachers will also get critical background information on the importance of academic vocabulary, guidance on testing word knowledge, and proven teaching strategies for weaving vocabulary instruction into their everyday lessons. A great resource for in-service professional development and preservice teacher preparation courses!HELP MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:Strengthen academic vocabulary knowledge in five key school subjectsMaster the content they need to know under the Common Core State StandardsUnderstand why the words they encounter in textbooks are importantImprove comprehension and eliminate roadblocks to understanding what they readIncrease school success (for all students, including English language learners and those with disabilities)PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Five research-based lists of hundreds of academic vocabulary words, each one devoted to a key content area. Plus helpful discussion questions and 15 detailed vocabulary instruction activities, including "fix-ups" for struggling readers and English language learners and extensions that build on the activities.Five essential middle school vocabulary lists on:English, grammar, and writingHealthMathematicsScienceSocial studies and history.…

Paperback. Condición: New. First Edition, Digital Origina ed. The Assessment of Story Comprehension (ASC) is used to measure preschool children's story comprehension. It was developed using a general outcome measurement framework so that it can be used for progress monitoring throughout the preschool year. There are six individual ASC forms, and each form includes a teacher script with a brief story followed by a series of eight comprehension questions about the story, including one vocabulary item. Child responses are recorded and scored on a 0-1-2 scale (except for the vocabulary item), with 0 indicating incorrect and 2 indicating correct, complete, and clear. The ASC form takes about 3 minutes to administer and 1 minute to score. While the ASC was designed to measure comprehension gains following intervention, it can also be used to monitor comprehension for any preschooler exposed to classroom curriculum across the pre-K year. It can also serve as a useful tool for monitoring the English language growth of English-language learners.…

Paperback. Condición: New. For students working below grade level, curricular modifications can provide equal and meaningful opportunities to learn alongside their same-age peers. This book guides educators on how to modify the curriculum for students with intellectual disabilities participating in the general education classroom, providing 40 strategies that demonstrate how to alter the materials or objectives of a lesson. After introducing the reader to the benefits of inclusive education and to the basics of educating students with intellectual disabilities, the book describes how to design appropriate curricular modifications. Each of the following chapters then presents ten strategies for modifying lessons for Kindergarten through high school in four subject areas: math, English, science, and social studies. Vignettes demonstrate how to implement the strategies for modifying the curriculum in the classroom. A section of printable forms supporting the strategies are included.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Adults with developmental disabilities are at significant risk for health problems. Effective health promotion can improve outcomes and that's why adult day and residential agencies, schools, and other organizations need this invaluable program development guide. An urgent call to action and a start to finish framework for health promotion, this book shows administrators and service providers how to increase supports for health education, exercise and nutrition by implementing their own successful program. With practical guidance on every stage of program development, readers will discover how to effectively communicate the key points of a health promotion program; win the support of senior management and direct support staff; manage practical aspects like budgeting, gathering resources, and recruiting staff; use Universal Design to develop a program that welcomes people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities; motivate program participants with creative activities and strategies; ensure lasting improvements in health behaviors; and evaluate the program's outcomes and identify areas for improvement. To help them implement their own health promotion program, readers will get practical planning tools, including a ""getting started"" checklist, a sample Program Timeline and budget, lists of Internet and community resources, and assessment tools for determining their participants' needs, their current resources, and the success of their program. The ideal complement to the proven Health Matters (ISBN 978-155766-999-5) health education curriculum, this highly accessible program development guide will help service providers ensure better health and better lives for adults with a wide range of disabilities.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Third Edition. The revised and expanded edition of a popular book trusted in classrooms across the country, Behavior Support is your guide to implementing effective positive behavior support (PBS)-both in the classroom and across an entire school. You'll get explicit, research-based strategies for implementing the three tiers of PBS: universal, school-wide interventions; selected interventions with students exhibiting risk behaviours; specialized interventions with students who need intensive, individualized help. Packed with updated strategies on hot topics, redesigned forms, and the newest research on multitiered systems of support, this new edition will help you support positive changes in your students' behaviour-so you can keep the focus on learning. (Ideal for both in-service teacher training and college and university courses!)RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES FOR HELPING STUDENTS:Stop challenging behaviour before it startsImprove communication, social, and self-control skillsForm positive, respectful relationships with classmates, teachers, and other community membersTake a more active part in their school, classroom, and communityWHAT'S NEW: More research and strategies on key topics, including bullying prevention, safe and responsive school climates, functional assessment, and individual student interventions. You'll also get more explicit step-by-step instructions, new case examples, tips on sustaining PBS in your school, redesigned forms that are practical and easy to use, and focusing questions for each chapter that highlight key takeaways.This revised and expanded edition is your guide to implementing effective positive behaviour support. Includes more on bullying prevention, safe and responsive school climates, and functional behaviour analysis. …