A supportive guide to the transition from primary to secondary school for parents of autistic children. Covering topics including choosing a school, building a positive relationship with staff, dealing with anxiety and more, it is an essential tool for supporting your child to thrive.
This new edition of Circle Solutions for Student Wellbeing addresses critical and contemporary issues for students aged 5-18. It has been updated to include: straightforward instructions on how to set up and run Circles for social and emotional learning (SEL) including the ASPIRE pedagogy for effective implementation how to boost the self-worth of students with a wide range of needs new content and activities on faith, race, gender, mental health and identity Online planning templates The author's evidence-based approach to building a healthy classroom environment has proven to be a unique and invaluable intervention worldwide, enhancing the social and emotional well-being of both students and teachers.
Reach out before they drop out Student dropout rates continue to soar, despite decades of funding, research, programs, and professional development initiatives. This is a wakeup call. Written by a former school dropout, Confronting the School Dropout Crisis encourages educators and related professionals to discover and explore the sometimes unnoticed reasons that youth drop out of school. With fresh strategies for prevention and intervention, this critical resource includes: How to reach and recover students who are at risk of dropping out or who already have Clear, impactful strategies that better engage and positively impact students who are at risk Moving personal stories from teens and the author Confronting the School Dropout Crisis invites you to rethink how you address real dropout issues with young people and how to incorporate fresh approaches to better reach and positively impact these students and their caregivers-before it's too late.
The ultimate guide to using sensory diets, movement breaks, and sensory circuits at school
For those looking to support children's sensory needs in school settings, this is an essential guide to harnessing the full powers of sensory supports. Features personal anecdotes from Kim, links to further reading, reflective questions, teacher perspectives as well as practical examples, to guarantee success.
Sensory Stories are short stories of a few lines which are brought to life through a selection of meaningful sensory experiences. Packed with easy-to-use sensory stories including digital 'how to' guides and lesson plans, this accessible guide will make introducing sensory stories into your classroom, group or home simple.
Gobblegarks are celebrated for having brains that think so uniquely and differently. Join Jangles the Gobblegark in this adventure guide for neurodivergent kids. Complete tasks, win keys and gold coins that will ultimately lead you to the treasure! All while learning why your brain is amazing, and the best way to use it.
Test of Integrated Language & Literacy Skills (TM) (TILLS (TM)) is the reliable, valid assessment professionals need to test oral and written language skills in students ages 6-18 years. TILLS is a comprehensive, norm-referenced test that has been standardized for three purposes: To identify language/literacy disorders To document patterns of ......
Written by a world authority on maths difficulties in children, this accessible guide provides tried and tested visual strategies and tailored techniques to help teachers and parents support children with SpLDs who need help with maths.
An award-winning bestseller gets even better! Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in their back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book describes ten characteristics that help illuminate-not define-children with autism. Ellen's personal experiences as a ......