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Providing both the ""how"" and the ""why"" of instruction, this book offers teachers with the knowledge necessary to teach mathematics to kids from elementary school to high school who have learning difficulties. Divided into four sections, it helps readers understand the needs of students with learning difficulties.
Parent-professional Perspectives in Early Intervention
Demonstrates the importance of parent-professional collaboration and of observations during typical home activities. This DVD follows Ryan, a child with cerebral palsy. It also focuses on Michael, a toddler with vision, hearing, movement, and other disabilities as he plays by himself, and as his parents and sibling play and work with him.
Improving Literacy Outcomes with the Adult-Child Interactive Reading Inventory (ACIRI)
A guide to supporting adult/child interactions during storybook reading, this book explains how to administer the Adult/Child Interactive Reading Inventory (ACIRI), and then use the information gathered to make reading more interesting and beneficial for each child. It describes non-threatening methods for teaching parents and other caregivers.
For person-centred planning to succeed, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities need to live, work, and learn in their own communities. Professionals can make that happen with this book, a complete step-by-step guide to the easiest, most practical person-centred planning method available.
A useful first step in the IEP process, this DVD facilitates collaboration between professionals and parents as they help young children make the critical transition from early intervention to preschool. Suitable for guiding parents and training new and future practitioners, it answers common questions and concerns about IEPs.
Offers teachers proven models on how to build positive peer relationships and to support ties between students. This handbook guides educators on assimilating students with disabilities into class activities and enhancing social relationships. It is one of a five-book set designed to help teachers quickly implement inclusive practices.
Useful for children of ages 16-30 months. The first part of this work prompts parents to document the child's understanding of vocabulary items separated into semantic categories. The second part analyzes the early phases of grammar, including the child's understanding of word forms and the complexity of the child's multi-word utterances.
Useful for children of ages 8-16 months. The first part of this book prompts parents to document the child's understanding of vocabulary items separated into semantic categories. The second part asks parents to record the communicative and symbolic gestures the child has tried or completed.
