Adolescents with emotional and behavioral disabilities can be some of the most difficult students to maintain in an inclusive classroom setting. Social skills instruction has become an accepted evidence-based practice for these students, but many times students are unmotivated to participate in the instruction. Adding a student-generated multimedia component to this instruction shows promise in increasing student motivation, engagement, and generalization. This book details a successful study undertaken to compare teacher-led and multimedia student-generated social skills instruction on the...

This book brings a refreshing perspective to preparing students with disabilities and their families for all aspects of independent life. Many of the transitions experienced by younger children set the stage for future changes, yet do not receive the attention they deserve in the literature. This publication offers a strengths-based approach that includes philosophical perspectives and evidence-based practices to assist this vulnerable population with lifespan changes and challenges.

Each chapter addresses transitional needs and their assessment, and relevant interventions from the...

This book brings a refreshing perspective to preparing students with disabilities and their families for all aspects of independent life. Many of the transitions experienced by younger children set the stage for future changes, yet do not receive the attention they deserve in the literature. This publication offers a strengths-based approach that includes philosophical perspectives and evidence-based practices to assist this vulnerable population with lifespan changes and challenges.

Each chapter addresses transitional needs and their assessment, and relevant interventions from the...