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Gus the Gulping Goat: Targeting the g Sound (Speech Bubbles 1)
by Melissa PalmerGus loves to gulp yoghurt, but he is not the only one. Has he met his match? This picture book targets the /g/ sound, and is part of Speech Bubbles 1, a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy, for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder, or simply as an activity for children’s speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents, teachers or caregivers. Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds.
Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law
by Haben GirmaThe incredible life story of Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, and her amazing journey from isolation to the world stage. <p><p> Haben grew up spending summers with her family in the enchanting Eritrean city of Asmara. There, she discovered courage as she faced off against a bull she couldn't see, and found in herself an abiding strength as she absorbed her parents' harrowing experiences during Eritrea's thirty-year war with Ethiopia. Their refugee story inspired her to embark on a quest for knowledge, traveling the world in search of the secret to belonging. She explored numerous fascinating places, including Mali, where she helped build a school under the scorching Saharan sun. Her many adventures over the years range from the hair-raising to the hilarious. <p> Haben defines disability as an opportunity for innovation. She learned non-visual techniques for everything from dancing salsa to handling an electric saw. She developed a text-to-braille communication system that created an exciting new way to connect with people. Haben pioneered her way through obstacles, graduated from Harvard Law, and now uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities. <p> HABEN takes readers through a thrilling game of blind hide-and-seek in Louisiana, a treacherous climb up an iceberg in Alaska, and a magical moment with President Obama at The White House. Warm, funny, thoughtful, and uplifting, this captivating memoir is a testament to one woman's determination to find the keys to connection.
Handbook of Response to Intervention and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
by Paige C. Pullen Michael J. KennedyOf the many issues facing special education (and general education) today, it is difficult to imagine one more important or timely than response to intervention (RTI). Almost overnight RTI has become standard practice across the nation. Unfortunately, RTI remains ill-defined, falls far short of its evidence-based practice goal, is almost invariably misused, and often results in more harm than good. Nevertheless, as a conceptual framework RTI has great potential for ensuring that students with disabilities receive appropriate, evidence-based instruction. The mission of this handbook is to present a comprehensive and integrated discussion of response to intervention (RTI) and its relation to multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) in both special education and general education. Although the two terms are currently used interchangeably, distinct differences exist between them. Therefore, chapters are dedicated to distinguishing the two concepts—RTI and MTSS—and describing each one’s unique role in both general and special education. In addition, the authors recommend a third term, Multi-Tiered Instruction, to differentiate the practices related to the purpose of the specific intervention.
HandiLand: The Crippest Place on Earth (Corporealities: Discourses Of Disability)
by Elizabeth A WheelerHandiLand looks at young adult novels, fantasy series, graphic memoirs, and picture books of the last 25 years in which characters with disabilities take center stage for the first time. These books take what others regard as weaknesses—for instance, Harry Potter’s headaches or Hazel Lancaster’s oxygen tank—and redefine them as part of the hero’s journey. HandiLand places this movement from sidekick to hero in the political contexts of disability rights movements in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ghana. Elizabeth A. Wheeler invokes the fantasy of HandiLand, an ideal society ready for young people with disabilities before they get there, as a yardstick to measure how far we’ve come and how far we still need to go toward the goal of total inclusion. The book moves through the public spaces young people with disabilities have entered, including schools, nature, and online communities. As a disabled person and parent of children with disabilities, Wheeler offers an inside look into families who collude with their kids in shaping a better world. Moving, funny, and beautifully written, HandiLand: The Crippest Place on Earth is the definitive study of disability in contemporary literature for young readers.
A History of Disability (Corporealities: Discourses Of Disability)
by Henri-Jacques StikerThe first book to attempt to provide a framework for analyzing disability through the ages, Henri-Jacques Stiker's now classic A History of Disability traces the history of western cultural responses to disability, from ancient times to the present. The sweep of the volume is broad; from a rereading and reinterpretation of the Oedipus myth to legislation regarding disability, Stiker proposes an analytical history that demonstrates how societies reveal themselves through their attitudes towards disability in unexpected ways. Through this history, Stiker examines a fundamental issue in contemporary Western discourse on disability: the cultural assumption that equality/sameness/similarity is always desired by those in society. He highlights the consequences of such a mindset, illustrating the intolerance of diversity and individualism that arises from placing such importance on equality. Working against this thinking, Stiker argues that difference is not only acceptable, but that it is desirable, and necessary. This new edition of the classic volume features a new foreword by David T. Mitchell and Sharon L. Snyder that assesses the impact of Stiker’s history on Disability Studies and beyond, twenty years after the book’s translation into English. The book will be of interest to scholars of disability, historians, social scientists, cultural anthropologists, and those who are intrigued by the role that culture plays in the development of language and thought surrounding people with disabilities.
How Can I Remember All That?: Simple Stuff to Improve Your Working Memory
by Tracy Packiam Packiam AllowayWhy can't I remember what my parents just asked me to do? Why do I feel stressed out at school when the teacher is writing on the board and talking at the same time? And what can I do about it? Working memory issues affect a huge proportion of kids with learning differences like ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ASD. These issues can make them feel frustrated or bored, as working memory and intelligence are two very different things. Kids with working memory problems can also act out in the classroom and at home. In this child-friendly and authoritative guide, international working memory expert Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway walks you through what working memory is, what it feels like to have problems with your working memory, and what you can do about it. She presents key tips and strategies, such as the benefits of eating chocolate or of barefoot running, that will help children both at home and at school, and includes a section at the end for adults describing how we can test for working memory issues.
How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear?
by Vanessa BayerFrom debut children's author Vanessa Bayer and illustrator Rosie Butcher, How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear? is a sweet picture book with advice for children—and adults—for dealing with a sick friend.You and your friend Bearare an excellent pair.But if your friend gets sick, And can’t do all the things that you two love to do…You may wonder--how do you care for a very sick Bear?When someone dear is dealing with illness, it's difficult to know what to do or say. The actor Vanessa Bayer experienced this firsthand when she was treated for childhood leukemia. In her first children's book, she offers gentle, reassuring advice that people of all ages will appreciate.
Hush: Media and Sonic Self-Control (Sign, Storage, Transmission)
by Mack HagoodFor almost sixty years, media technologies have promised users the ability to create sonic safe spaces for themselves—from bedside white noise machines to Beats by Dre's “Hear What You Want” ad campaign, in which Colin Kaepernick's headphones protect him from taunting crowds. In Hush, Mack Hagood draws evidence from noise-canceling headphones, tinnitus maskers, LPs that play ocean sounds, nature-sound mobile apps, and in-ear smart technologies to argue the true purpose of media is not information transmission, but rather the control of how we engage our environment. These devices, which Hagood calls orphic media, give users the freedom to remain unaffected in the changeable and distracting spaces of contemporary capitalism and reveal how racial, gendered, ableist, and class ideologies shape our desire to block unwanted sounds. In a noisy world of haters, trolls, and information overload, guarded listening can be a necessity for self-care, but Hagood argues our efforts to shield ourselves can also decrease our tolerance for sonic and social difference. Challenging our self-defeating attempts to be free of one another, he rethinks media theory, sound studies, and the very definition of media.
I Am Dumbo (Little Golden Book)
by Apple JordanThis new Little Golden Book is all about the flying elephant from Disney's Dumbo!This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Dumbo, the lovable big-eared elephant from the beloved Disney movie Dumbo. Mrs. Jumbo, Timothy the mouse, and other movie pals are featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations. This book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, as well as Dumbo fans--and collectors--of all ages!The tale of a beloved big-eared elephant who overcomes his fears and teaches that our differences are what make us great, Disney Dumbo is an animated classic for all ages. This Little Golden Book is part of the charming "I Am . . ." series, which provides a unique introduction to favorite Disney characters.
I Have No Secrets
by Penny JoelsonJemma knows who the murderer is. She knows because he told her.He thought his secret was safe because Jemma can't speak or move.But Jemma observes all kinds of things about everyone around her. His secret is just one of them.And when a new technology means she may be able to communicate and reveal all she knows, Jemma no longer feels powerless in the face of this deadly secret. It's a race against time before the killer acts again...or tries to stop her.
I Wanted to Be a Pilot: The Making of a Tuskegee Airman
by Franklin J. Macon Elizabeth G. HarperSometimes history is made by a dyslexic, mischievous boy who hates school, is a descendant of one of Frederick Douglass&’ half-sisters, and whose Pops was a Buffalo Soldier. In I Wanted to be a Pilot, one of the less than 100 living Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, Franklin J. Macon, tells the lively stories of how he overcame life&’s obstacles to become a Tuskegee Airman. Soar through history with Franklin as he conquers dyslexia, finds mischief, and grows up to change the course of America. Readers laugh at Frank&’s childhood antics, while being reminded that disabilities like Frank&’s dyslexia, repeating a grade in school, and other hardships can be overcome. I Wanted to be a Pilot encourages kids to recognize history, reach for their dreams, and even make their own toys as they are reminded of the great strength and determination of the men and women who came before them.
Identity: Personal and Family Identity (Interdisciplinary Disability Studies)
by Chalotte GlintborgIdentity (Re)constructions After Brain Injury: Personal and Family Identity investigates how being diagnosed with acquired brain injury (ABI) impacts identity (re)construction in both adults with ABI and their close relatives. To show how being diagnosed with ABI impacts identity (re)construction, this book investigates key patterns of identity construction. Discourse analysis, especially on the concept of positioning, provides an understanding of the changes and developmental processes in these self-narratives. These narrative (re)constructions point to a developmental change of identity in the course of the different phases of the recovery process for both persons with ABI and their relatives, including conflicting voices from society, service providers, relatives, and other adults with ABI. In addition, the (re)construction process is characterized by much ambivalence in both ABI survivors and relatives. Three perspectives are triangulated: (1) an insider perspective from ABI survivors; (2) an insider perspective from relatives; and (3) an outsider perspective from the researchers. This allows us to see how identities are negotiated and constructed in concrete situations. This innovative book will be required reading for all students and academics working in the fields of disability studies, rehabilitation psychology, sociology, allied health, and social care.
I'm Staying at Richard's: Raising the Exceptional Son I Never Expected
by Bernadette AgiusThis inspiring, heartfelt, and powerful memoir by a mother of a child with Down syndrome explores the incredible blessings and challenges of raising a child with disabilities. When Bernadette Agius—an ambitious career-focused woman—became pregnant, she imagined her unborn child attending the best schools and dazzling everyone with his impressive wit, charm, and intelligence. But when the doctors placed her baby boy in her arms and told Bernadette he had Down syndrome, those dreams instantly disappeared. While her first impulse was to fight against this new reality, she soon found the strength to become the champion her son, Richard, would need and deserved. With the help of her husband and a newfound village of professionals, Bernadette forged a new life, discovering along the way that everyone has a different version of normal. Ultimately Richard, now thirty, was able to defy expectation and become an independent adult. Grounded in love, offering a message of hope, and told with humor and honesty, I’m Staying at Richard’s shines a light on the fierce, unwavering love of a mother for her son.
Including Students With Special Needs: A Practical Guide For Classroom Teachers
by Marilyn Friend William D. BursuckIncluding Students with Special Needs provides readers with a firm grounding in critical special education concepts, an understanding of the professionals who support students with special needs, knowledge of the procedures that should be followed to ensure that students with special needs rights are upheld, and a wealth of research-based strategies and interventions that we know help foster student success. Filled with realistic school scenarios, additional vignettes of children with disabilities and other special needs, new information on multi-tiered systems of support, and over 400 new reference citations, the 8th Edition introduces pre-service teachers to the complexities, realities, and rewards of being a professional educator today.
Inclusive Design For Organisations: Including Your Missing 20% By Embedding Web And Mobile Accessibility
by Jonathan HassellMost organisations are oblivious to, or terrified about, web accessibility. <p><p> You may be aware that 20% of your customers - people with disabilities - could be clicking away from your websites or mobile apps every day, without having bought anything or found the information they needed. You may have received complaints about accessibility problems you don't understand, with people asking for what seem like impossible fixes. Your web teams may have read the industry standard WCAG guidelines, but found them impenetrable. You probably know you could be sued if you don't do the right thing, but you don't know how far you need to go to prevent that. And apart from eliminating risk, what else is in it for your organisation? <p> In this book, award-winning international accessibility thought-leader Jonathan Hassell shows you how to transform your organisation to consistently and cost-efficiently create websites, mobile apps and other digital products that are usable for all of your customers. <p> Inclusive Design for Organisations gives you a clear, strategic business-aligned framework how to embed accessibility policies and processes consistently throughout your organisation, and how to measure the return on your investment. <p> With insights from leading worldwide accessibility experts who have implemented these processes in their organisations, this book comes with a free library of downloadable support tools, templates, podcasts and videos to help you on your journey to accessibility maturity. <p> Inclusive Design for Organisations, and its companion, Inclusive Design for Products, will help you comply with both parts of the new International Standard ISO 30071-1.
Inclusive Education for Autistic Children: Helping Children and Young People to Learn and Flourish in the Classroom
by Rebecca WoodThis book presents original, empirical research that reframes how educators should consider autism and educational inclusion. Rebecca Wood carefully unpicks common misapprehensions about autism and how autistic children learn, and reconsiders what inclusion can and should mean for autistic learners in school settings. Drawing on research and interwoven with comments from autistic child and adult contributors throughout, the book argues that inclusion will only work if the ways in which autistic children think, learn, communicate and exhibit their understanding are valued and supported. Such an approach will benefit both the learner and the whole classroom. Considering topics such as the sensory environment, support, learning and cognition, school curriculums, communication and socialisation, this much needed book offers ideas and insight that reflect the practical side of day-to-day teaching and learning, and shows how thinking differently about autism and inclusion will equip teachers to effectively improve teaching conditions for the whole school.
Los increíbles
by Óscar Caro (FIDEC) Diego RubioLa historia de dos superhéroes de la vida real La vida de Óscar Caro cambió por completo cuando Luis David, su hijo menor, sufrió dos eventos cardiorrespiratorios que le ocasionaron una parálisis cerebral a los seis meses de nacido. Al conocer la historia del Team Hoyt -un equipo en el que un padre corre maratones empujando la silla de ruedas de su hijo-, Luis David le propuso a su papá que persiguieran ese sueño y, así, Óscar decidió convertirse en atleta profesional a los cuarenta años para correr, nadar y pedalear cientos de kilómetros con su hijo al hombro. El Team Caro Wagner, como se hace llamar este equipo de superhéroes de la vida real, ha corrido maratones y triatlones en Colombia y en el exterior, y aunque el esfuerzo de terminar una competencia de estas es monumental, no es nada comparado con el que debe hacer una familia con un miembro en condición de discapacidad. Los Increíbles es el inspirador testimonio de un padre que hace hasta lo imposible por su hijo, y es también una historia que nos demuestra que es posible salir adelante, a pesar de las complicaciones que la vida nos presenta. Al comprar este libro, estás ayudando a los niños de la Fundación FIDEC, Luis David Caro Wagner.
Inseparable: How Family and Sacrifice Forged a Path to the NFL
by Shaquem Griffin Shaquill Griffin Mark SchlabachMuch more than a sports memoir, in Inseparable Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin share the previously untold details of the powerful and inspiring story behind the modern NFL&’s first one-handed player, and his twin brother&’s unrelenting devotion, sacrifice, and love. It&’s the story of Shaquem&’s understanding of God&’s purpose for his life—to inspire others to stop being afraid and to stop making excuses—and his family&’s unwavering support in spite of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The Griffins&’ unlikely underdog story has already captured the imagination of millions of football fans and physically challenged people around the world.
Inside Insight: Worley's Identity Discovery Profile (WIDP)
by John WorleyWho are you? Wouldn't you like to be authentic?&“INSIDE INSIGHT!&” By the time you finish reading this book, YOU will be a NEW PERSON!Most people have no idea what they want. Then again, for that matter, who they are. That is causing a world of hurt.The outcome from Dr. Worley is a ground-breaking psychometric assessment, Worley&’s ID Profile (WIDP). WIDP used with overwhelmingly positive reviews by corporate leaders, HR Departments, clinicians, churches, schools, sports teams, families, and individuals.In this book, Dr. Worley speaks about how he developed WIDP, why it is radically different from other profiling systems, and how you can use it to help align your outer persona and behavior with your inner expectations. WIDP concretely identifies what you "prefer and do not prefer from others.&” This crucial proof will help enhance your quality of life, and "You will see yourself on the pages of your profile.&”Having completed thousands of profiles I ALWAYS get responses like, &“WOW, how can you get this much information from those questions?&” or &“I can&’t believe how accurate this is about me!&” or &“I wish I had this information when I was younger!&” or &“I want to profile my whole family.&”Let&’s say you are one of those individuals that have always felt uncomfortable being around many people and don&’t like to socialize. GUESS WHAT? Most of society is like that! That is why no one talks on elevators or in doctor&’s offices. It just happens to be your unique temperament. It is &“OK&” for you to feel that way because that is who you are so, leave yourself alone and enjoy the recluse life. You are one of those people who live in their head, thinking, creating, dreaming and inventing ideas. Most people go through life not being able to identify with their true inner desires. You are one of a kind, unique person and that makes you very special.Then there is the temperament that has the innate desire always to be leading others, making decisions, and being in control. They are natural-born leaders and, like cream in milk, will always rise to the top of an organization. You are naturally gifted as a leader and have innate ability to lead armies. If you cannot lead where you are, you will move to another position. You will be anxious until you land in a governance spot. Once you find that position, you will be fulfilled.Then there are the peacemakers, servants, and cheerleaders! The peacemakers balance out everyone and maintain harmony. They are great arbitrators and have a comedy streak. The servants are loyal and committed to working until the task is completed. They are proficient and quiet. They are invaluable. The cheerleaders are the socialites who make the world exciting and fun. Without them, life would be boring. We need them, and they want all of us to be open to them and to be their friends. They are very colorful and expressive and, very open in their communications.We&’re different! Appreciate your temperament. You are VERY important!Expect miracles.
Institutional Violence and Disability: Punishing Conditions (Routledge Advances in Disability Studies)
by Kate Rossiter Jen Rinaldi"This was several times with that damn cribbage board. I hate cribbage boards to this very day. They never beat us on the arms or legs or stuff, it was always on the bottom of the feet, I couldn't figure it out." Brian L., Huronia Regional Centre Survivor Over the past two decades, the public has borne witness to ongoing revelations of shocking, intense, and even sadistic forms of violence in spaces meant to provide care. This has been particularly true in institutions designed to care for people with disabilities. In this work, the authors not only describe institutional violence, but work to make sense of how and why institutional violence within care settings is both so pervasive and so profound. Drawing on a wide range of primary data, including oral histories of institutional survivors and staff, ethnographic observation, legal proceedings and archival data, this book asks: What does institutional violence look like in practice and how might it be usefully categorized? How have extreme forms violence and neglect come to be the cultural norm across institutions? What organizational strategies in institutions foster the abdication of personal morality and therefore violence? How is institutional care the crucial "first step" in creating a culture that accepts violence as the norm? This highly interdisciplinary work develops scholarly analysis of the history and importance of institutional violence and, as such, is of particular interest to scholars whose work engages with issues of disability, health care law and policy, violence, incarceration, organizational behaviour, and critical theory.
Intellectual Disability in the Twentieth Century: Transnational Perspectives on People, Policy, and Practice
by Jan Walmsley and Simon JarrettWith contributions from distinguished authors in 14 countries across 5 continents, this book provides a unique transnational perspective on intellectual disability in the twentieth century. Each chapter outlines different policies and practices, and details real-life accounts from those living with intellectual disabilities to illustrate their impact of policies and practices on these people and their families. Bringing together accounts of how intellectual disability was viewed, managed and experienced in countries across the globe, the book examines the origins and nature of contemporary attitudes, policy and practice and sheds light on the challenges of implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCPRD).
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Disability: Looking Towards the Future: Volume 2 (Interdisciplinary Disability Studies)
by Katie Ellis Rosemarie Garland-Thomson Mike Kent Rachel RobertsonHow can a deep engagement with disability studies change our understanding of sociology, literary studies, gender studies, aesthetics, bioethics, social work, law, education, or history? Interdisciplinary Approaches to Disability (the companion volume to Manifestos for the Future of Critical Disability Studies) identifies both the practical and theoretical implications of such an interdisciplinary dialogue and challenges people in disability studies as well as other disciplinary fields to critically reflect on their professional praxis in terms of theory, practice, and methods. Topics covered include interdisciplinary outlooks ranging from media studies, games studies, education, performance, history and curation through to theology and immunology. Perspectives are drawn from different regions from the European Union to the Global South with chapters that draw on a range of different national backgrounds. Our contributors who write as either disabled people or allies do not proceed from a singular approach to disability, often reflecting different or even opposing positions. The collection features contributions from both established and new voices in international disability studies outlining their own visions for the future of the field. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Disability will be of interest to all scholars and students working within the fields of disability studies, cultural studies, sociology, law history and education. The concerns raised here are further in Manifestos for the Future of Critical Disability Studies.
Introducing a School Dog: Our Adventures with Doodles the Schnoodle
by Cherryl DrabbleAnimal Assisted Therapy is becoming increasingly popular in education settings, but there is very little information on how to implement it. This practical guide provides everything you need to know to introduce a therapy dog, and the various benefits that a dog can have for pupils, from young children to teenagers.
An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families: How to Understand and Help Your Child
by Katie Hunt Helen RodwellWritten for busy foster carers and adoptive parents, this book provides a concise introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and how to support a child with a diagnosis. It emphasises the common strengths children with ASD have, as well as offering strategies for any behavioural issues that are likely to arise, highlighting how these can be exacerbated by the care system and adoption process.The first part of the book looks at the different aspects of autism and the challenges it can pose for children and parents, providing strategies for managing difficulties at home and at school, using social stories, and reducing sensory input in a child's environment. The second part looks at issues that arise for fostered or adopted children, including placement transitions, contact, and explaining the past. It concludes with helping parents to think about self-care.
Introduction to Locomotor and Multiple Disabilities - TNOU (Course 4 / 03 #SED-16)
by Tamil Nadu Open UniversityThe course aims to develop understanding about planning effective educational programme and functional activities for students with locomotor and multiple disabilities. This course intends to develop required skills in teacher trainee to identify the children with locomotor and multiple disabilities and also plan an effective programme education as well as for creating awareness on these conditions. Teacher is also expected to plan an effective therapeutic and programme and also refer for medical intervention whenever if necessary.