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Aimed at practitioners, co-ordinators and managers in schools using intensive interaction with pupils who have severe and complex learning difficulties, the text addresses a range of challenges across special, inclusive and ever-changing contexts. ... Read more

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Provides readers with strategies for facilitating language learning and literacy learning. Several themes are included: the meaning of academic learning and learning potential; the effect of oral and written language proficiency on successful learning; and the "whys" and "hows" of delivering services to language- and learning-disabled students. ... Read more

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Clinicians should find this text a practical guide to the design and implementation of whole language based intervention for school-aged children. The authors advocate and set forth intervention plans and strategies to integrate the treatment of oral and written aspects of language using the child's classroom language. This approach can be adapted to different cirricula to enhance children's abilities to talk and write about the activities of the classroom. Specific strategies focus on language development, use, and higher-level comprehension through reading, writing, and oral discussion. ... Read more

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Experts provide educators with legal guidelines for taking appropriate disciplinary action that can withstand legal challenges without violating the rights of students with disabilities under IDEA 2004. ... Read more

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A 'must' for any special education collection
Teachers of special education students can learn to make appropriate disciplinary decisions without violating the right of students with disabilities with the aid of Discipline in Special Education, a survey by two experts who link existing legislation and rights with guidelines for suitable disciplinary actions under IDEA of 2004. Any school member involved with such students will find this analyzes case law, offers a review of IDEA's disciplinary mandates, and clarifies its provisions. A 'must' for any special education collection. ... Read more

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This volume explores Down syndrome disability in the cultural context of the school. The author traces the history of community banishment on people with Down syndrome. Based on fieldwork, and using examples, the author describes school contexts currently resisting traditions of segregation. ... Read more

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Such an important book
This book is not only an important piece of research but also a great story of gifted teachers and unique learners.This book is beyond throught-provoking...it is ground-breaking.Those who read it will learn much about possibilities for people with disabilities and their teachers and for schooling itself. ... Read more

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Gives profound insight into a wide range of expressive language problems. Offers expert advice to encourage clear and concise expression of ideas. Tackles issues from articulation to using language Written by expert practitioners in conjunction with the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, which has an international reputation for its work with dyslexic pupils and for the specialist training of teachers Aimed at teachers, SENCO's and Support for Learning staff User-friendly - full of practical ideas, examples and suggestions Clearly presented materials - jargon-free Had a great response from teachers at Exhibitions throughout the year - teachers want practical books to lighten their load not just theory. ... Read more

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Supplies checklists to identify a child's needs. Looks at the reasons why thinking and speaking can be difficult. Suggests strategies and practical activities for the classroom. Written by expert practitioners in conjunction with the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, which has an international reputation for its work with dyslexic pupils and for the specialist training of teachers Aimed at teachers, SENCO's and Support for Learning staff User-friendly - full of practical ideas, examples and suggestions Clearly presented materials - jargon-free Had a great response from teachers at Exhibitions throughout the year - teachers want practical books to lighten their load not just theory. ... Read more

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The 'Target' series provides support for teachers who are working with dyslexic pupils. This title provides insight into a wide range of processing problems, offers advice to encourage active listening and understanding and tackles issues from basic vocabulary to higher order language skills. ... Read more

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What if a child doesn't grasp math or the basics of reading and writing? With a wealth of resources for each age group from kindergarten to sixth grade, McEwan gives practical answers and advice for all these questions and more. Topics include motivating underachievers, maximizing learning styles, and more. ... Read more

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The 'Target' series provides support for teachers who are working with dyslexic pupils. This title gives strategies and practical activities for the classroom, quick and easy access to clearly presented materials and checklists to identify child's needs. ... Read more

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I know there is something wrong, but what? How do I know if outside help for this child is needed? How do I tell parents that their child could have a learning difficulty?

These are questions that most nursery workers, at some point in their careers, will have to face. Based on the lives of real children and typical situations in early years settings, early years practitioners will find this book invaluable in helping them care for and educate young children with additional learning difficulties.

Attention Deficit Disorder, dyspraxia, dyslexia and autism are some of the difficulties explained in depth, with detailed suggestions to help support children with these special needs.

Chapters in this book:

• explore the process of early identification
• show how to make inclusion a reality in the nursery
• tackle the complex issue of dealing with parents
• discuss techniques for skilled and informed observation and assessment.

Each chapter has an explanation section supported by a set of practical strategies to support both the child and the practitioner. Throughout this lively book, the author uses case studies to highlight the importance of listening to young children and shows how making time for listening is key to providing exactly the right level of help.

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To effectively meet the learning needs of young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, programmes are required which extend beyond the typical school or college day, both in time and content. This text provides a practical guide to help the reader develop, deliver and monitor an extended curriculum to help meet these student's needs. It should be useful to providers of residential education at both school and further education levels, and should also support those who wish to develop extended learning in a day setting. ... Read more

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This work describes and includes a practical assessment of functional communication in four parts: it considers communication skills from the earliest interactions to the skills of children working within level one of the National Curriculum English; it also aims to enable the reader to build an assessment of "how" and "what" a child is communicating, and to assess a range of communication difficulties; a completed assessment supplies information to construct an individual, total communication system for each child, which can include sign, symbol and speech output devices; and the book should enable differing professionals to assess together using shared framework and to then plan realistic support for an individual child. ... Read more

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This book is aimed at those who encounter secondary school students with dyslexia on a daily basis. It takes a practical approach by breaking down the whole process of assessing the issues involved and then suggesting ways for teaching staff and students to implement a suitable program of study skills. It is well structured, clear, useful and written with the needs of busy teachers and students very much in mind.

Included are assessment approaches, checklists, photocopiable activities, and suggestions for useful resources.

Results from qualitative research are included to provide an additional practical insight into study skills and dyslexia in the secondary school. Theoretical knowledge has been used to underpin and inform practice.

Teachers of students with dyslexia who are not specialists should find this a useful guide. It will also be of great use to SENCOs and Teaching Assistants. ... Read more

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This book should be of interest to early childhood teachers, assistants and aides. ... Read more

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Parents and teachers of learning disabled children have tumed to Sally Smith's No Easy Answers for information, advice, and comfort for more than fifteen years.In this revised, trade paperback edition of the latest information on learning disabilities in a clear, honest, and accessible way. This completely updated edition contains new chapters on Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and on the public laws that guarantee an equal education for learning disabled children.There is also an entirely new section on learning disabled adults and the laws that protect them. Sally Smith, the parent of a learning disabled child herself, guides parents along every step of the way, from determining if their child is learning disabled to challenging the school system to provide special services.Drawing on more than twenty-five years of experience at her own nationally acclaimed school, she also offers valuable strategies to teachers who are anxious or discouraged as they struggle with learning disabled students.Although there are no easy answers, Sally Smith's experience, wealth of information, and sense of humor provide essential support. ... Read more

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"No Easy Answers"
Being the Parent of a L.D. (Learning Disabled)Child, I found the hardest part of the entire process to be finding a doctor who could accurately access my child's disability and then finding guidelines to help him growto his fullest potential.My Early Childhood Development Doctor gave me"No Easy Answers".This book has been the ONLY one whichaccurately describes my son's problems and which precisely offersguidelines for his education and for living successfully with him. This isour bible on how to best communicate with our Son, how best to integratehim successfully into our family of six, and how to foster his strongpoints and nurture his weaknesses.I whole heartedly recommend this bookfor any parent struggling with a child with neurological difficulties. There is hope for our children.This book sheds some light into anotherwise overwhelming task.Good Reading! ... Read more