Working Across Disciplines to Support Infants, Young Children, and Their Families
Suitable for EI professionals, this work shows how to collaborate with other service providers to address the complex needs of infants with multiple disabilities. It offers guidance on addressing early communication development, sensory processing, vision, and hearing and infusing interdisciplinary interventions into the child's daily routine.
Designed for all those who support older children and young adults with speech and language difficulties, this resource provides ideas, practical strategies and detailed information about the speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) of older students. Both authors have over 20 years experience of delivering courses to teachers, Special Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) and Specialist Outreach teachers in different local authorities, further education colleges and university departments. Kate Ripley is an Educational Psychologist, trainer and national and international conference speaker on themes related to speech, language and communication needs. Jenny Barrett is a Speech and Language Therapist with internationally recognised expertise in her field, who now works as a freelance consultant.
'This is an important contribution to the field of SEN. By putting the child into a context, the authors recognize that each child is unique and cannot be reduced to a simple diagnosis. Highly recommended' - SEN Magazine 'In just over 100 pages this book gives the clearest account I have yet read of 'overlapping and co-existing conditions'....All professionals working with children with complex conditions will find it both interesting and practical' - Special 'The book is written in an easily digestible form, and provides insight into overlapping conditions as well as advice on support to those working to meeting the needs of pupils with these complex disorders' - SNIP 'Many have tried but few have succeeded in bringing together the varying threads of special educational needs into a concise and proactive format. I know, having tried and failed myself. Here at last Dittrich and Tutt have created a fascinating account of the current SEN world and have succeeded, in my opinion, in demystifying and explaining the significance of specific SEN terms, while illustrating that overlap is more the norm than the exception. Well researched and written with both clarity and experience, the authors stress that there really is no such thing as a SEN child, but that some children are in essence more interesting in their learning and behaviour style than others.' Fintan O'Regan, Author and Consultant There are growing numbers of children displaying the symptoms of more than one condition or disorder, and this has led to those involved in education needing to understand which conditions commonly overlap or co-exist, and how to meet children's more complex needs. By bringing together some of the latest research on how the brain learns with what is known about identifying developmental disorders that appear to have a common biological basis, this book covers: - what is known about a common group of disorders, (including ADHD, autistic spectrum disorders, dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia) - how to recognise when a child may have more than one condition - what teaching approaches and strategies might be most relevant Written in a non-technical style, the book blends together scientific knowledge from different disciplines and translates it into practical terms for school leaders, practitioners in the field of special educational needs and disabilities, and students following courses in higher education.
"I am in awe of the innovative, relevant, and incredible motivational ideas! This tool addresses many of the most challenging areas of special education and provides strategies, guides, and daily reflections that educators need to continue or reignite the passion that called them to serve as special educators." -Mary Beth Schafer, Special Education Consultant Retain your love of teaching and reduce stress through daily reflection and planning! Refining organizational and time management skills while taking time to reflect on practice can be a challenge for any busy, calendar-driven special education teacher. Following a format similar to the authors' best-selling resource for general education teachers, this concise guide helps special educators plan ahead, manage daily priorities, increase their instructional effectiveness, and nurture their own professional development. Written by experienced special educators, this daily planning journal takes novice and seasoned professionals from August through July with tips, affirmations, action items, and space for daily to-do lists. Reflective prompts address critical issues such as: Working with parents Advocacy for students with special needs Building team rapport with staff Writing and implementing IEPs Use The Special Educator's Reflective Calendar and Planning Journal to advance your growth as a special education teacher and develop skills that will have a positive impact on students' learning and performance.
Itinerant special educators can be much more than ""tutors"" for young children with special needs. They can transform whole classrooms and help inclusion flourish. This is the book that every itinerant early childhood special educator has been waiting for, the first one that takes the guesswork out of their jobs.
"A book that is sure to help both new and veteran teachers plan instruction, collaborate with colleagues, design curricular adaptations, and advocate inclusive education. Written by experienced practitioners, this resource is full of teacher-tested ideas." -Paula Kluth, Educational Consultant Common Schools Consulting "This book provides excellent guidance for the successful implementation of IEPs for students who have very challenging needs. The information is research based, guides good practice, and provides clearly stated expectations." -Mary Reeve, SPED Director Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools, NM Help ensure the best possible outcomes for learners with significant disabilities! Today's diverse classrooms challenge even the most experienced teachers. Using an easy-to-read format, this resource offers tools and techniques that teachers can use to reach all learners, particularly those with more significant disabilities, and give them the support they need to succeed. In this invaluable resource, teachers will find common-sense ideas and strategies to help promote full participation, educational equity, and self-sufficiency for students with significant disabilities. Readers will find charts, graphs, sample forms, Web-based resources, and practical techniques to adopt or modify for learners with or without special needs. Topics include: Organizing students and the classroom Building academic and functional skills Preparing for transitions Working with support staff Communicating with parents and caregivers Assistive technology Lesson planning and creating IEPs Perfect for new or experienced teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, parents, or anyone else who works with children, the strategies in this guide help ensure that all students have access to the education they want and deserve.
"An in-depth, effectively organized resource guide for teachers at all grade levels, putting meaningful, practical strategies and activities just a page-turn away. Filled with the voices of teachers and students, this book won't have time to gather dust on the shelf." -Ruth Devlin, ELL Teacher Paradise Professional Development School, Las Vegas, NV "I love the way the book addresses specific behaviors and classroom situations. The format is consistent throughout the text, which makes finding information on a specific topic, skill, or content area easy." -Roxie Ahlbrecht, Second-Grade Teacher Robert Frost Elementary School, Sioux Falls, SD Evidence-based practices for delivering instruction that meets students' diverse learning needs! The increased inclusion of students with disabilities and learning differences in the general education elementary classroom has challenged novice and expert educators to seek more effective ways of meeting diverse learning needs. This detailed guide offers easy access to information about effective teaching methods that allow educators to be more responsive to individual concerns. 63 Tactics for Teaching Diverse Learners, K-6 presents successful, teacher-tested instructional methods that can be used across content areas and grade levels for elementary students with or without disabilities. The authors provide a practical, research-based teaching model that focuses on planning, managing, delivering, and evaluating instruction. Readers will find: Descriptions of how to teach students with diverse learning styles and needs Feedback from teachers on how to implement or modify each tactic Information to help teachers choose appropriate strategies for specific subjects, grades, or learning difficulties Motivational and multifaceted, this resource is an essential tool for providing an informed approach that improves academic performance for all elementary students.
This book identifies three stages of successful collaboration and provide research-based instructional techniques, case studies, sample activities for lesson plans, and additional resources for inclusive classrooms.
"An in-depth, effectively organized resource guide for teachers at all grade levels, putting meaningful, practical strategies and activities just a page-turn away. Filled with the voices of teachers and students, this book won't have time to gather dust on the shelf." -Ruth Devlin, ELL Teacher Paradise Professional Development School, Las Vegas, NV "I love the way the book addresses specific behaviors and classroom situations. The format is consistent throughout the text, which makes finding information on a specific topic, skill, or content area easy." -Roxie Ahlbrecht, Second-Grade Teacher Robert Frost Elementary School, Sioux Falls, SD Evidence-based practices for delivering instruction that meets students' diverse learning needs! The increased inclusion of students with disabilities and learning differences in the general education elementary classroom has challenged novice and expert educators to seek more effective ways of meeting diverse learning needs. This detailed guide offers easy access to information about effective teaching methods that allow educators to be more responsive to individual concerns. 63 Tactics for Teaching Diverse Learners, K-6 presents successful, teacher-tested instructional methods that can be used across content areas and grade levels for elementary students with or without disabilities. The authors provide a practical, research-based teaching model that focuses on planning, managing, delivering, and evaluating instruction. Readers will find: Descriptions of how to teach students with diverse learning styles and needs Feedback from teachers on how to implement or modify each tactic Information to help teachers choose appropriate strategies for specific subjects, grades, or learning difficulties Motivational and multifaceted, this resource is an essential tool for providing an informed approach that improves academic performance for all elementary students.
