Age-appropriate activities for every week of the school year! Ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and primary classes, each activity has been developed to attract and keep children's interest by using a multi-sensory approach, in order to improve children's learning and behavior.
Jennifer Hill worked in the field of developmental disabilities for over 20 years before going on to work in aboriginal communities with trauma victims and establishing a private psychotherapy practice. She is currently completing a PhD in Sociology at the University of British Columbia. She has received two awards from the university for ......
This is a book written for teachers by teachers - combined with Bill's expertise and a wealth of case studies and real life examples, this book is now more relevant than ever, both to practitioners and students.
Postsecondary Education Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Uncovers the big picture of postsecondary options and reveals how to support students with disabilities before, during, and after a successful transition to college. This book features vignettes and first-person narratives from students and families that underscore the benefits and challenges of PSE.
One of the major difficulties for children with autism is in developing social empathy in the same way as other children. The earlier this problem is addressed, the more effectively these skills can be improved.This book champions initial intervention with children at an early stage of communication but the many practical ideas and strategies can ......
"This book should be on every school counselor's desk. One would need to have read dozens of books every year for the past 10 years to have even minimal access to the information and wisdom imparted here." -Gloria Avolio DePaul, School Counselor Hillsborough County School District, Tampa, FL Get the latest facts, research, and best practices to help students with ADHD succeed! To help establish an optimal learning environment and support students with ADHD and their families, educators need up-to-date knowledge, in-depth advice, and practical tools that can be immediately and easily implemented. The School Counselor's Guide to ADHD covers not only principal causes, symptoms, and interventions for ADHD, but also current, detailed information on executive brain function. This comprehensive resource includes a wide range of inclusive practices that help define the multiple roles and responsibilities of school counselors, such as: Providing effective student interventions to ensure individual success Collaborating with teachers to deliver instruction, manage behavior, and facilitate classroom accommodations Communicating with parents about student progress and challenges Understanding common ADHD medications and their effects on children Strengthen your work with students and key stakeholders with this resource and ensure that students with ADHD have the support they need to thrive.
Nonverbal Communication, Asperger Syndrome and the Interbrain
The world affords to most of us a web of subliminal nonverbal communication that regulates our minds, indicates whether our beliefs have, or have not, social approval, and generally guides us. People with autism do not seem to be influenced by these subliminal signals as much as others, and this results in the difficulties in social interaction ......
120 Illustrated Metaphor Cards, plus Booklet with Information, Ideas and Instructions
Expressions that don't literally mean what they say can be confusing for many children, but can be fun when they become familiar. Metaphors are particularly challenging for children with Asperger Syndrome (AS), because they tend to be literal thinkers. These cards can enable children with Asperger Syndrome to enjoy metaphorical language too. Using ......
"This book should be on every school counselor's desk. One would need to have read dozens of books every year for the past 10 years to have even minimal access to the information and wisdom imparted here." -Gloria Avolio DePaul, School Counselor Hillsborough County School District, Tampa, FL Get the latest facts, research, and best practices to help students with ADHD succeed! To help establish an optimal learning environment and support students with ADHD and their families, educators need up-to-date knowledge, in-depth advice, and practical tools that can be immediately and easily implemented. The School Counselor's Guide to ADHD covers not only principal causes, symptoms, and interventions for ADHD, but also current, detailed information on executive brain function. This comprehensive resource includes a wide range of inclusive practices that help define the multiple roles and responsibilities of school counselors, such as: Providing effective student interventions to ensure individual success Collaborating with teachers to deliver instruction, manage behavior, and facilitate classroom accommodations Communicating with parents about student progress and challenges Understanding common ADHD medications and their effects on children Strengthen your work with students and key stakeholders with this resource and ensure that students with ADHD have the support they need to thrive.
