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Journey with Julian
by Dwayne BallenAn award-winning broadcast journalist shares his poignant story about his family's journey with autism. About one child out of 110 will be diagnosed with autism. When Dwayne Ballen's son Julian was diagnosed at age four, Ballen started a blog to record his thoughts and share his family's experiences. Julian has taught his parents much about life and the real meaning of success. He has led them to realize that a smile and a warm hug are two of the most rewarding gifts a parent can ever receive. The Ballens' journey is inspirational and enlightening. Journey with Julian will strike a chord with parents who are just receiving the diagnosis of autism for their child, as well as those further down the path. Journey with Julian shows that in the end, it's family and fierce determination that help us all to get the most out of life.
Journey with Julian
by Dwayne BallenAn award-winning broadcast journalist shares his poignant story about his family's journey with autism. About one child out of 110 will be diagnosed with autism. When Dwayne Ballen's son Julian was diagnosed at age four, Ballen started a blog to record his thoughts and share his family's experiences. Julian has taught his parents much about life and the real meaning of success. He has led them to realize that a smile and a warm hug are two of the most rewarding gifts a parent can ever receive. The Ballens' journey is inspirational and enlightening. Journey with Julian will strike a chord with parents who are just receiving the diagnosis of autism for their child, as well as those further down the path. Journey with Julian shows that in the end, it's family and fierce determination that help us all to get the most out of life.
The Sensory Child Gets Organized: Proven Systems for Rigid, Anxious, or Distracted Kids
by Carolyn DalglieshThe only book that teaches the parents of “sensory” kids how to organize and empower their children for greater success at home, at school, and in life.Silver Winner, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)—Parenting ResourcesGold Honoree, Mom’s Choice Awards—Parenting–Special and Exceptional NeedsEvery year, tens of thousands of young children are diagnosed with disorders that make it difficult for them to absorb the external world. Parents of sensory kids—like those with sensory processing disorder, anxiety disorder, AD/HD, autism, bipolar disorder, and OCD—often feel frustrated and overwhelmed, creating stress in everyday life for the whole family. Now, with The Sensory Child Gets Organized, there’s help and hope.As a professional organizer and parent of a sensory child, Carolyn Dalgliesh knows firsthand the struggles parents face in trying to bring out the best in their rigid, anxious, or distracted children. She provides simple, effective solutions that help these kids thrive at home and in their day-to-day activities, and in this book you’ll learn how to:-Understand what makes your sensory child tick -Create harmonious spaces through sensory organizing -Use structure and routines to connect with your child -Prepare your child for social and school experiences -Make travel a successful and fun-filled journeyWith The Sensory Child Gets Organized, parents get an easy-to-follow road map to success that makes life easier—and more fun—for your entire family.
Have Dog, Will Travel: A Poet's Journey
by Stephen Kuusisto<P>In a lyrical love letter to guide dogs everywhere, a blind poet shares his delightful story of how a guide dog changed his life and helped him discover a newfound appreciation for travel and independence. <P>Stephen Kuusisto was born legally blind—but he was also raised in the 1950s and taught to deny his blindness in order to "pass" as sighted. Stephen attended public school, rode a bike, and read books pressed right up against his nose. As an adult, he coped with his limited vision by becoming a professor in a small college town, memorizing routes for all of the places he needed to be. Then, at the age of 38, he was laid off. With no other job opportunities in his vicinity, he would have to travel to find work. <P>This is how he found himself at Guiding Eyes paired with a Labrador named Corky. In this vivid and lyrical memoir, Stephen Kuusisto recounts how an incredible partnership with a guide dog changed his life and the heart-stopping, wondrous adventure that began for him in midlife. Profound and deeply moving, this is a spiritual journey, the story of discovering that life with a guide dog is both a method and a state of mind.
My Four Worlds
by Smart Eze"My Four Worlds" is the autobiography of a blinded war veteran. Smart Eze, was born in Nigeria, began his education, but was unable to attend college due to financial reasons. Then the Biafran-Nigerian civil war erupted, and he became a Biafran soldier. He was blinded in a bomb explosion at age 23. He was taken to Austria for medical treatment, but remained totally blind. However, he received training in braille, cane use, and other skills. He eventually attended university and earned a Ph.D. He has worked for the United Nations and traveled around the globe. In 2012, he was in the USA training and receiving a guide dog for the blind from Guide Dogs of the Desert in California.
The Other Half of Happy
by Rebecca BalcárcelQuijana is a girl in pieces. One-half Guatemalan, one-half American: When Quijana's Guatemalan cousins move to town, her dad seems ashamed that she doesn't know more about her family's heritage. One-half crush, one-half buddy: When Quijana meets Zuri and Jayden, she knows she's found true friends. But she can't help the growing feelings she has for Jayden. One-half kid, one-half grown-up: Quijana spends her nights Skyping with her ailing grandma and trying to figure out what's going on with her increasingly hard-to-reach brother. In the course of this immersive and beautifully written novel, Quijana must figure out which parts of herself are most important, and which pieces come together to make her whole. This lyrical debut from Rebecca Balcárcel is a heartfelt poetic portrayal of a girl growing up, fitting in, and learning what it means to belong.
A Friend for Henry
by Jenn BaileyIn Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close and too loud, when nothing seems to go right, will Henry ever find a friend—or will a friend find him? With insight and warmth, this heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.
Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality (Fifth Edition)
by Richard M. GargiuloThe Fifth Edition of Richard Gargiulo's well-respected Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality offers a comprehensive, engaging, and easy-to-read introduction to special education. Grounded in research and updated to reflect the most current thinking and standards of the field, the book provides students with the skills and knowledge to become successful teachers. Gargiulo's text encourages a deep awareness and understanding of the human side of special education. The book provides students a rare glimpse into the lives of exceptional students and their families, as well as the teachers that work with exceptional persons throughout their lives.
401 Practical Adaptations for Every Classroom
by Beverley H. JohnsAward-winning educator Beverley Holden Johns provides time-saving and cost-effective tools that optimize learning for all students, including adaptations for vocabulary instruction, testing, and classroom environment.
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth
by Brenda Smith Myles Richard L. Simpson Sara E. Byrd Josefa Ben-Arieh Sue Ann Kline Sonja R. de Boer-Ott Deborah Griswold Jennifer Ganz Katherine Tapscott Cook Dr Kaye L. Otten Dr Lisa Garriott AdamsHow can you best help children with autism reach their full potential? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. This essential resource was developed to respond directly to the difficulty school professionals and families face in selecting and applying appropriate interventions and treatments for the children in their care. The information is presented in a straightforward format, practical for finding answers to complex questions, and includes: A description of the intervention or treatment Reported benefits and effects associated with its use A synthesis of how the outcomes relate to individuals with ASD Potential costs and risks
Public Policy, School Reform, and Special Education: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
by Bob Algozzine Dr James E. YsseldykeCase studies illustrate how social, political, and economic factors affect special education practices and the distribution of limited resources to students with special needs.
RTI for Diverse Learners: More Than 200 Instructional Interventions
by Catherine C. CollierProvide targeted instruction to ELLs and other diverse learners! Many Response to Intervention (RTI) models were developed to identify specific learning disabilities in English-speaking students. This research-based resource provides more than 200 instructional interventions for using RTI with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Grades K–12, especially non-native English speakers and those with limited English proficiency. This book features: Interventions for students' cognitive, behavior, literacy, and communication issues at each tier of a multi-tier RTI framework A reader-friendly format and straightforward directions for using each intervention Examples from practice and a glossary to aid implementation
Teaching Literacy to Students With Significant Disabilities: Strategies for the K-12 Inclusive Classroom
by June E. DowningBreak down the barriers to successful literacy instruction and empower students with special needs with these insightful tips, tools, and examples.
The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook: The First-Year Special Education Teacher's Guide to Success
by Dr Carla F. Shelton Alice B. PollingueSpecific guidelines and strategies to help special educators navigate their first year! This revised edition of a bestseller helps special educators move confidently from preplanning to post-planning for the school year. Teachers will find a step-by-step management approach complete with planning checklists and other ready-to-use forms. Featuring revisions based on IDEA 2004 and NCLB, this popular reference also provides updates on: Recognized disabilities Best instructional practices Successful parent conferences Effective plans for professional learning Alternate assessments, emergencies in the school setting, education terminology, and more
The General Educator's Guide to Special Education
by Jody L. MaanumThe essential guide for teaching effectively in the inclusive classroom! The third edition of this handbook offers easy-to-implement ideas, recommendations, and answers to questions to help general education teachers provide top-notch support for all students. In addition to an all-new section that outlines the basics of the RTI model and intervention strategies, this resource covers: 13 categories recognized under IDEA 2004 for which students may be eligible to receive special education services A step-by-step explanation of the special education process Accommodations and modifications to help students access the general education curriculum The transition process for students with special needs
Understanding Assessment in the Special Education Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators
by Roger Pierangelo George A. GiulianiThis handbook explains applicable federal regulations and clarifies the referral, assessment, and evaluation process that helps determine student eligibility for special education and related services.
Mobile Learning for All: Supporting Accessibility With the iPad
by Luis PérezThis book provides practical information for teachers and other educational professionals who want to learn how to use the iPad to meet the needs of all learners.
Embracing Disabilities in the Classroom: Strategies to Maximize Students’ Assets
by Toby J. KartenFoster positive experiences by differentiating not only instruction but attitudes too! This practical resource illustrates how educators can effectively promote sensitive, inclusive practices that maximize success for students with disabilities. Karten demonstrates the impact of literature, self-advocacy, role playing, and behavioral, academic, and social interventions on students’ growth. The numerous tables, rubrics, instructional guidelines, charts, and content-rich interdisciplinary lessons help readers: - Determine effective strategies for differentiating instruction for specific disabilities - Modify lessons and curriculum appropriately in the content areas - Encourage students to become active participants in learning - Increase disability awareness and foster inclusive mind-sets in students, colleagues, and families
The Teacher's Guide to Inclusive Education: 750 Strategies for Success!
by Peggy A. HammekenThe ‘nuts and bolts’ of supporting an inclusive program or implementing a new one! Helping teachers meet all students’ learning needs in today’s diverse classrooms, this comprehensive resource shows how to establish an inclusive education program or enrich an existing one. The author provides strategies to assist students who are in special programs, who may be at risk, or who simply need additional support to be successful. Offering 108 reproducible forms and a complete resources section, this practical guide covers: Reading and written language accommodations Strategies for daily assignments and assessments Teaching strategies for mathematics Approaches for improving student behavior
Mentorship of Special Educators
by Jennifer C. Madigan Georganne S. Schroth-CavataioThe definitive guide for mentoring special education teachers <p><p> The national shortage and high attrition rate of special education teachers are impediments to serving students with special needs. This book helps meet an essential need for attracting, retaining, and supporting special educators. The authors provide a wealth of research-based tools for professional developers to use in multiple settings, including schools with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Positive Behavior Support at the Tertiary Level: Red Zone Strategies
by Laura A. RiffelHelp students move from the “red zone” to the success zone! How would you respond to a student who has tantrums or hits other students? These and other extremely challenging behaviors are identified as tertiary level or “red zone” by the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model. Laura A. Riffel describes in teacher-friendly terms how to use this model to create an intervention plan to modify behavior that disrupts learning. Research-based tools for general and special educators, administrators, and counselors include: A data-driven approach to solving problems Techniques and strategies for collecting and analyzing data Methods for teaching replacement behavior Examples that show how to modify consequences
Making Friends, PreK–3: A Social Skills Program for Inclusive Settings (Second Edition)
by Ruth Herron Ross Elizabeth L. Roberts-PacchioneHelping students develop healthy social skills is child’s play <p><p> This newly retitled edition of the popular Wanna Play provides hundreds of fun and updated activities that help children learn how to behave appropriately and make friends. Ideal for teachers, counselors, and behavior therapists, included are tools for teaching emotion regulation, team-playing, and body safety to all children, making this resource an excellent fit for inclusive settings. New features include: <p> A social interaction checklist for identifying learners’ strengths and weaknesses <p> Teacher-friendly activities that can be used in small groups or with the whole class <p> A chapter on emotions
Academic Instruction for Students With Moderate and Severe Intellectual Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
by June E. DowningA useful resource for all educational teams who plan for students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. In each chapter Downing summarizes current, key research and offers practical applications from her wealth of experience in schools. Readers who are new to planning for students with severe disabilities will find excellent coverage of the basics like systematic instruction, positive behavior support, and collaboration. Professionals with extensive experience will benefit from the new ideas for planning, including specific examples of adapting academic content, considering both family goals and state standards in planning, and using universal design for learning.
Collaborating With Students in Instruction and Decision Making: The Untapped Resource
by Richard A. Villa Jacqueline S. Thousand Ann I. NevinTake advantage of a resource that’s right in your classroom—your students! This book offers practical strategies for empowering students as co-teachers, decision makers, and advocates in the classroom. Ideal for K–12 general and special education teachers, this guide describes how to: Involve students in instruction through collaborative learning groups, co-teaching, and peer tutoring that foster self-discipline and responsible behavior Make students a part of decision making by utilizing personal learning plans, peer mediation, and more Use assessment tools, lesson plans, case studies, and checklists to put collaboration with students into practice
Powerful Practices for High-Performing Special Educators
by Roberta C. Kaufman Robert W. WandbergThis valuable resource addresses the unique challenges faced by special education teachers in today's inclusive classrooms by offering powerful, research-based tools and strategies.