Kategoria BISAC: Education >> Special Education - Communicative Disorders

For children, adolescents, and adults with autism, AAC can have a tremendous positive impact on communication, social skills, and behavior. Now there's a comprehensive, up-to-date research volume that shows professionals what today's most effective AAC methods are and why they're a perfect fit with a variety of learning approaches that work for people with autism.

Pat Mirenda a leading authority on AAC and autism and Teresa Iacono partner with more than 30 other experts to give readers the most current, in-depth information on a wide range of AAC methods and technologies. Through...

These simple play-based activities are ideal for teachers to copy and give out to parents who want to know how to help their child improve his or her science language skills and have fun at the same time. Activities are linked directly to the school-based Language Development Circle Time sessions, but can also be used independently. There is a clear structure and progression of ideas, with supporting black-line drawings to acts as prompts and simple record - keeping system to support home/school communication.

A ground-breaking study of the whole field of dyslexia by a distinguished international team of contributors, this is a superb resource for those coming to the subject for the first time as well as students and practitioners already familiar with it.

Autism diagnoses in young children increased dramatically in the 1990s--and now those children are young adults on the verge of a challenging transition to the real world. Every school and program will be ready to help with this groundbreaking practical guide, straight from the author of the acclaimed bestseller Life Beyond the Classroom and two community-based autism experts.

Professionals who work with young adults will get hard-to-find information on how specific social, behavioral, and cognitive characteristics of people with autism affect the transition to adulthood,...

A growing number of students with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) are educated in general education settings. To support them effectively and maximize their learning potential, it is essential that all school staff fully understand their needs.

This complete training package demonstrates the value of using self-evaluation tools to improve services, and includes: Guidance on delivering professional development to ensure inclusive practices schoolwideActivities and case studies to facilitate discussion Discussions of issues related to School Access Plans and the Disability Equality...

Included in the book are the following:

-clear explanations of the difficulties you might see students experiencing

-practical strategies to use when working with individuals, and small groups of students

-advice on how to adapt the curriculum to suit students' individual needs

-case...

When K-12 students use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), what can SLPs and educators do to ensure the best academic and social outcomes? They'll find out in this accessible guidebook every professional's key to helping students develop the language and literacy skills that lead to higher academic achievement and positive peer relationships.

A must-have guide for educators and SLPs who provide communication support, this book answers pressing questions about working with students who use AAC and helps teachers skillfully meet student needs while satisfying the demands...

• New edition of a popular title that introduces the psychology of dyslexia - the most widely diagnosed special need in education - to teachers, teaching assistants and SENCOs
• Introductory topics include the description and definition of dyslexia, classroom observations, the history of the concept and the current relationship of SEN policy to practice
• In-depth coverage includes psychometrics, assessment of dyslexia,...

• New edition of a popular title that introduces the psychology of dyslexia - the most widely diagnosed special need in education - to teachers, teaching assistants and SENCOs
• Introductory topics include the description and definition of dyslexia, classroom observations, the history of the concept and the current relationship of SEN policy to practice
• In-depth coverage includes psychometrics, assessment of dyslexia,...

This is a sequel to the highly successful Music and Dyslexia: Opening New Doors, published in 2001. The field of dyslexia has developed rapidly, particularly in the area of...

Success Strategies for Teaching Kids with Autism - Wendy Ashcroft, PhD, Sue Argiro, Joyce Keohane

The perfect handbook for any teacher looking for proven solutions for helping children with autism succeed

Although an abundance of research exists on working with students with autism, teachers need the practical strategies in Success Strategies for Teaching Kids With Autism to build successful programs and services for kids with autism.

The authors, seasoned classroom teachers and consultants for a large public school autism support program, look at ways teachers can apply best...