Stephen E. Brock Shane R. Jimerson Robin L. Hansen
As the rate of autism diagnosis continues to escalate, awareness and recognition of this developmental brain disorder as well as a demand for services are also mushrooming. School districts, already struggling under the weight of withering budgets and increasing enrollments, are now scrambling to strike a balance between the types of services and treatments parents want for their children and what the school system can afford to provide. Consequently, a broad cross-section of professionals and parents are searching for the means and methods by which to identify and address the wide-ranging...
As the rate of autism diagnosis continues to escalate, awareness and recognition of this developmental brain disorder as well as a demand for servi...
A step-by-step guidebook for advance preparation and early response to school crises
This Second Edition of Preparing for Crises in the Schools arrives at a critical moment. With several recent dramatic examples of school violence and other tragedies afflicting communities nationwide, the need for school districts to take proactive measures-rather than merely react to a crisis-is critical.
This completely updated edition offers practical plans for laying the important groundwork to ensure that crisis response will be both immediate and thorough in the wake of...
A step-by-step guidebook for advance preparation and early response to school crises
This Second Edition of Preparing for Crises in the S...
As many as one in four children experiences problems with reading. Dyslexia, the most common learning disability leads to well-documented negative effects on school and, ultimately, adult success. Therefore, it is critical that school professionals provide early and effective assessment and intervention.
Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Dyslexia at School equips practitioners with in-depth understanding of the disorder and a wealth of practical information for meeting student needs. This volume:
Reviews up-to-date findings on dyslexia causes,...
As many as one in four children experiences problems with reading. Dyslexia, the most common learning disability leads to well-documented negative eff...
Stephen E. Brock Shane R. Jimerson Robin L. Hansen
ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder. Moreover, many students receiving special education assistance are reported to have ADHD. Children with ADHD may experience significant school adjustment difficulties and achievement problems. Problem behaviors associated with attention deficits and hyperactivity often have a negative impact on the classroom, and, therefore, may compromise the learning environment for many, if not all, students. There is a critical need for school professionals to identify, assess, and treat students with ADHD.
Identifying,...
ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder. Moreover, many students receiving special education assistance are reported to h...
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among young people most notably in the form of forearm- or wrist-cutting occurs across cultural groups, social strata, and developmental stages, puzzling and repelling adults. Youth engaging in NSSI behaviors are at a higher risk for suicidality as well as other mental health and academic problems. And because NSSI is often first noticed in the school setting (as is the case with many children s disorders), school professionals are being encouraged to take a more proactive role in intervention.
The first book specifically geared toward education personnel,...
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among young people most notably in the form of forearm- or wrist-cutting occurs across cultural groups, social strat...
By age 16, significant one might even say alarming numbers of students are demonstrating signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Students with PTSD are more likely to develop a range of problems, from delinquent behavior to eating disorders to substance abuse to dropping out. For the school-based professional, the ability to recognize these symptoms and warning signs is essential.
Emphasizing prevention as well as intervention, Identifying, Assessing, and Treating PTSD at School clearly defines PTSD, explains its adverse affects on children s academic and social-emotional skills,...
By age 16, significant one might even say alarming numbers of students are demonstrating signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Students wi...
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among young people most notably in the form of forearm- or wrist-cutting occurs across cultural groups, social strata, and developmental stages, puzzling and repelling adults. Youth engaging in NSSI behaviors are at a higher risk for suicidality as well as other mental health and academic problems. And because NSSI is often first noticed in the school setting (as is the case with many children s disorders), school professionals are being encouraged to take a more proactive role in intervention.
The first book specifically geared toward education personnel,...
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among young people most notably in the form of forearm- or wrist-cutting occurs across cultural groups, social strat...
As many as one in four children experiences problems with reading. Dyslexia, the most common learning disability leads to well-documented negative effects on school and, ultimately, adult success. Therefore, it is critical that school professionals provide early and effective assessment and intervention.
Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Dyslexia at School equips practitioners with in-depth understanding of the disorder and a wealth of practical information for meeting student needs. This volume:
Reviews up-to-date findings on dyslexia causes,...
As many as one in four children experiences problems with reading. Dyslexia, the most common learning disability leads to well-documented negative eff...
This book presents child and education practitioners with an evidence-based framework for accurate identification, assessment and intervention of bipolar disorder. Includes concise statistics of key research findings and valuable guidance on how to apply them.
This book presents child and education practitioners with an evidence-based framework for accurate identification, assessment and intervention of bipo...
This book presents child and education practitioners with an evidence-based framework for accurate identification, assessment and intervention of bipolar disorder. Includes concise statistics of key research findings and valuable guidance on how to apply them.
This book presents child and education practitioners with an evidence-based framework for accurate identification, assessment and intervention of bipo...
