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Parenting & Asperger's : a practical handbook to help you and your child navigate daily life / by Uram, Michael,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part One: Understanding Asperger's within the autism spectrum. Asperger's Syndrome and your child -- Useful and effective treatments -- To be a meaningful parent -- Part Two: Strategies for you and your child. Strategies for your home -- Strategies for school -- Strategies when out and about -- Strategies for in the moment -- Looking ahead.Everyday parenting techniques to support kids ages six to sixteen with Asperger's. Raising a child with Asperger's can be both exciting and challenging. This book equips you with the confidence and tools to help them better communicate, understand social cues, and adapt to changes. You'll learn how Asperger's fits into the Autism spectrum, even though it's no longer a formal diagnosis, and find evidence-based strategies you can use at home, school, and beyond to make it easier for kids to succeed. Important first steps--Learn about the process of getting a diagnosis, and explore different methods of therapy, like Applied Behavior Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Helpful and realistic strategies--Find techniques to help kindergarteners and high schoolers alike navigate tasks such as leaving on time, practicing good hygiene, attending special events, and more. Resources for parents--Determine the best ways to advocate for your child at school, connect with other parents in the same situation, and balance your own needs as well as the needs of the rest of your family. Discover actionable, expert advice for helping your child thrive.
Subjects: Asperger's syndrome.; Autism in children.; Autism in children; Child rearing.; Parenting.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Autism intervention every day! : embedding activities in daily routines for young children and their families / by Crawford, Merle J.,author.(CARDINAL)404403; Weber, Barbara,1956-(CARDINAL)404408;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-121) and index.Machine generated contents note: About the Authors -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Autism and Early Intervention 2. Supporting Parents from Suspicions to Diagnosis to Services 3. Principles of Behavior and Teaching Strategies 4. Model for Addressing the Core Deficits of Autism 5. Building Skills to Support Regulation 6. Building Skills to Support Making Sense of Self, Others, and the Environment 7. Building Skills to Support Flexibility 8. Building Skills to Support Social Communication 9. Daily Routines and Common Challenges References -- Index."Children with autism often don't get a diagnosis in their first few years of life--but if a very young child is exhibiting red flags, what should professionals and parents do in the meantime? This book has accessible, real-world solutions for use with children birth to three, with or without an autism diagnosis. A follow-up to the bestselling Early Intervention Every Day!, this practical guide is packed with simple, highly effective suggestions for strengthening critical skills during daily routines, from dressing in the morning to getting ready for bed. Early interventionists and other professionals will learn how to coach families in weaving these activities into everyday life with their child, so that intervention continues long after the professional goes home. DISCOVER HOW TO Recognize red flags for autism spectrum disorder Help children build a foundation for learning to interact, communicate, and participate in routines Strengthen skills that are especially challenging for children with autism, such as regulation, flexibility, and social communication Support families on the journey from pursuing a diagnosis to accessing services Implement concepts and teaching strategies based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) Address common challenges that occur during daily routines and activities Monitor progress to ensure that the strategies are helping children reach their IFSP goals Promote children's participation across settings: in homes, preschools, and other community settings PRACTICAL MATERIALS: A downloadable Reinforcer Survey that helps determine specific ways to motivate a young child, tables that assist with problem-solving in order to identify possible reasons for challenging behaviors, and vignettes and case stories that illustrate effective intervention techniques"--"Equips early intervention providers with strategies for supporting families to facilitate critical skills for young children with autism or with characteristics of autism during typical everyday routines and activities. Focuses on those skills particularly challenging for this population, e.g., regulation, flexibility, social communication"--
Subjects: Children with autism spectrum disorders; Children with autism spectrum disorders; Interpersonal relations.;
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Pluralism in peril : challenges to an American ideal / by The Aspen Institute.Justice and Society Program.Inclusive America Project,author.; Chertoff, Meryl Justin,editor.; Ralph, Allison K.,editor.;
Includes appendices (pages 137-156).Part 1: Emerging Fields of Practice -- Part 2: Tool for Analysis and Advocacy -- Part 3: Visions for 2028Pluralism in Peril, a new report by the Inclusive America Project, addresses how our nation can maintain its historical commitment to embracing people of all faith backgrounds against a backdrop of polarization. Religious pluralism may be under threat, but effective tools and strategies are available to defenders of this core American value. Pluralism in Peril offers guidance to community and interfaith leaders, youth-serving organizations, philanthropists, and state and local officials on specific action steps to build a more resilient, trust-based environment that fully incorporates American religious minorities. Essays explore ways to increase basic religious literacy, promote allyship and community resilience, and build bridges between youth of different faith traditions. Pluralism in Peril’s authors come from across the political spectrum and include former government officials, religious leaders, interfaith activists, and scholars. While they do not agree on everything, they all insist that America’s religious diversity keeps us strong and that an attack on one faith is an attack on all faiths.
Subjects: Freedom of speech; Religious pluralism; Church and state; Freedom of religion;
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The Endangered Species Act at thirty / by Davis, F. W.(Frank W.),1953-(CARDINAL)324332; Goble, Dale.(CARDINAL)324334; Scott, J. Michael.(CARDINAL)324333;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-348) and index.v. 1. Renewing the conservation promise. Introduction / J. Michael Scott, Frank W. Davis, and Dale D. Goble ; By the numbers / J. Michael Scott ... [et al.] ; Marine species / Paul R. Armsworth ... [et al.] ; The class of '67 / David Wilcove and Margaret McMillan ; The listing record / D. Noah Greenwald, Kieran F. Suckling and Martin Taylor ; Congressional politics / J.R. DeShazo and Jody Freeman ; Critical habitat and recovery / Kieran Suckling and Martin Taylor ; The National Wildlife Refuge System / Robert Davison ... [et al.] ; Managing the working landscape / Barton H. Thompson Jr. ; The dynamic urban landscape / A. Dan Tarlock ; A reality check from Florida / Hilary Swain. State wildlife diversity programs / Lawrence Niles and Kimberly Korth ; County conservation planning / Maeveen Behan ; Indian tribes / William H. Rodgers Jr. ; Nongovernmental organizations / Peter Kareiva ... [et al.] ; Lessons learned / Holly Doremus ; Collaborative decision making / Steven L. Yaffee ; Keys to effective conservation / Tim W. Clark and Richard L. Wallace ; Hands-on restoration / William Burnham ... [et al.] ; Incentive mechanisms / Gregory M. Parkhurst and Jason F. Shogren ; Beyond set-asides / Michael L. Rosenzweig ; Second-generation approaches / Michael J. Bean ; Proactive habitat conservation / Mark L. Shaffer ... [et al.] ; Renewing the conservation commitment / Frank W. Davis, Dale D. Goble and J. Michael Scott.v. 2. Conserving biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes. Evolution of at-risk species protection / Dale D. Goble ; Endangered species time line / Leona K. Svancara ... [et al.] ; Explicit and implicit values / J. Baird Callicott. Toward a policy-relevant definition of biodiversity / Bryan Norton. Space, time, and conservation biogeography / Mark V. Lomolino ; Preserving nature / Shahid Naeem, Robin S. Waples and Craig Moritz ; Preserving ecosystem services / Shahid Naeem and Claire Jouseau ; Science and controversy / Holly Doremus ; Science and implementation / Mary Ruckelshaus and Donna Darm ; Distinct population segments / Robin S. Waples ; Hybrids and policy / Susan M. Haig and Fred W. Allendorf ; Critical habitat / J. Michael Reed ... [et al.] ; Benefits and costs / Jason R Shogren ; Economic impacts / David L. Sunding ; Land use planning / Thomas A. Scott, Linda Fernandez and Michael F. Allen ; Arbitrage and options / Geoffrey Heal. Conservation banking / Jessica Fox ... [et al.] ; Working seascapes / Paul R. Armsworth ... [et al.] ; Agricultural and urban landscapes / Berry J. Brosi, Gretchen C. Daily and Frank W. Davis ; Cities and biodiversity / Timothy Beatly ; Conserving biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes / Dale D. Goble, J. Michael Scott and Frank W. Davis.The Endangered Species Act at Thirty is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary review of issues surrounding the Endangered Species Act, with a specific focus on the act's actual implementation record over the past thirty years. The result of a unique, multi-year collaboration among stakeholder groups from across the political spectrum, the two volumes offer a dispassionate consideration of a highly polarized topic. Renewing the Conservation Promise, Volume 1, puts the reader in a better position to make informed decisions about future directions in biodiversity conservation by elevating the policy debate from its current state of divisive polemics to a more-constructive analysis. It helps the reader understand how the Endangered Species Act has been implemented, the consequences of that implementation, and how the act could be changed to better serve the needs of both the species it is designed to protect and the people who must live within its mandates. Volume 2 examines philosophical, biological, and economic dimensions of the act in greater detail.
Subjects: Endangered species; Endangered species; Wildlife conservation;
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Essential first steps for parents of children with autism : helping the littlest learners / by Delmolino, Lara,author.(CARDINAL)464785; Harris, Sandra L.,author.(CARDINAL)504173;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Understanding your child's diagnosis -- Don't delay! The benefits of early intensive interventions -- The proven, powerful intervention for ASD: applied behavior analysis -- Getting your child ready for school: it's not too early to start -- Helping your child relate: essential skills -- Giving your child a voice: speech, sign, and other methods -- Why work on play? Benefits for you and your child -- Boosting your child's independence: early self-help skills -- Taking control of challenging behavior and sensory problems -- You don't have to do it alone: support for parents and other family members.If an autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed or suspected in your child aged 5 or younger, you need immediate information and support to begin helping him. This guide outlines the pivotal steps that parents can take now to optimize learning and functioning in their child, and help them prepare the best foundation on which to build their child's future development.
Subjects: Autistic children.; Autistic children; Parents of autistic children.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Anything I want to be! by Findaway World, LLC,publisher.(CARDINAL)345268; TMW Media Group,other agent associated with work.;
This Launchpad video pack contains: Biology & chemistry: the science of forensics, Meteorology, predicting dangerous weather, Entomology: the buzz about bees, Biologists: the science of seeds, and Introduction to robotic technology.Biologists. The science of seeds: To keep up with the growth in human population, the quantity of food that will have to be produced over the next 50 years will be greater than the past 10,000 years combined. With seven billion people on the planet, traditional farming can only succeed with the assistance of science and a host of hi-tech tools and innovations. This program explores how farmers and scientists continually adapt and innovate in order to produce enough food to feed a hungry planet, while understanding and protecting the environment.Biology & chemistry. The science of forensics: Anthropometry is the science that defines physical measures of a person's size, form, and functional capacities. Forensic science (often shortened to forensics) is the practical application of science to matters of the law. In criminal law, forensics science can help prove the guilt or innocence of the defendant. In civil actions, forensics can help resolve a broad spectrum of legal issues through the identification, analysis and evaluation of physical evidence. This program will discuss how new innovations and discoveries in forensic technology have important scientific applications beyond law.Entomology: the buzz about bees: Travel nearly anywhere in the world and you're sure to find bees. With over 20,000 species, these flying insects have settled into every corner of the globe except Antarctica. Discover how the appearance of flowers on our planet over 130 million years ago led to the evolution of bees. Follow some interesting species as they build their nests and hives, lay their eggs and raise their young and find and gather nectar and pollen. Includes suggestions for careers in this field of study.Introduction to robotic technology: People have a lot of different ideas about what the future will be like. Will there be flying cars? Will people live on the Moon? One thing that most people agree on is that robots will probably be very important. So let's have a look at robots--how they work, how they're made and how they're going to change the world. Robot technology is already changing our World. This program provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the history and applications of robots, along with the basic principles of robot Control Theory and engineering. Robots are some of the most complicated machines to have ever been made, but the basic principles of how they work can be quite easy to understand. Robot designs can be broken down into two different general types: Open Loop and Closed Loop. Open-loop robots repeat the same sequence of pre-programmed actions, no matter what. This type is commonly used by industrial robots, or other robots that only do one job in a very structured environment. They can be very easy to make, since they only do one thing. Closed-loop systems are much more complicated. Instead of just going through a list of pre-programmed actions, the robot looks at the world around it and changes its behavior depending on what it sees. Subjects covered include: A brief history of Robots, how Robots work, types of Robots, the Future of Robots.Meteorology, predicting dangerous weather: Violent weather touches thousands of lives, homes and businesses around the world each year. Billions of dollars are spent on cleanup and reconstruction. Climatologists and meteorologists at the Meteorological Alpine Project (MAP) are using specialized computer technology to discover how hot winds in the African desert develop into a damaging hail storm in the Swiss Alps.Ages 10+.Grades 5+.
Subjects: Children's films.; Educational films.; Science; Scientists; Biology; Chemistry; Forensic biology; Meteorology; Bees; Horticulture; Robotics;
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ABA therapy for nonverbal toddlers : developing communication skills for kids with autism / by Kelso, Mary,author.;
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be beneficial to encourage communication for early childhood special needs children that are nonverbal, minimally verbal, or late talking toddlers. This book introduces errorless teaching that is used to teach preschool learning activities and concepts without errors or mistakes by the child. ABA methods for kids can help to avoid or decrease frustration by making learning fun by building confidence and enthusiasm with teaching instructions. Selecting preferred reinforcement is discussed so new skills, as well as self-control and patience can be rewarded. Teaching techniques for receptive and expressive language skills for children with autism spectrum disorders are provided. This includes helpful methods to talk with your toddler and encourage communication. There are instructions for making your own story books so they can be used to develop basic concepts that will help to prepare children for kindergarten readiness skills. Another part of ABA therapy is behavior control to decrease challenging or inappropriate behavior such as aggression or self-injury behavior (SIB). This book does not address these issues because they are not always present with nonverbal children.
Subjects: Autism in children.;
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Feel my big guitar : Prince and the sound he helped create / by Jeffries, J. L.1965-Editor(Judson L.),(DLC)n 99832094; Cochran, Shannon M.,Editor(DLC)no2023096245; Reinhoudt, Molly,Editor(DLC)no2023096249;
Includes bibliographical references and index.With his signature blend of genres and lyrics that touch on myriad societal issues, the artist Prince (1958-2016) has challenged and captivated the minds and hearts of countless listeners. Feel My Big Guitar: Prince and the Sound He Helped Create is a wide-ranging collection that seeks to place Prince at the center of contemporary musical scholarship, putting him in proper cultural and political context. This edited volume includes a mix of essays and reflections by scholars and fans, as well as interviews with people who worked with and knew Prince personally. Employing a blend of methodologies, contributors offer a body of fresh, intriguing, thought-provoking, and mind-bending work about Prince -- an artist whose music exemplified those very characteristics. The volume examines Prince's musical influences, his rivalries (both real and imagined), and instrumental eroticism. It includes enlightening interviews with early mentor Pépe Willie and Gayle Chapman, Prince's first female bandmate. These personal reflections and interviews grant readers a unique lens through which to view Prince, enriching our overall understanding of the man. Ultimately, Feel My Big Guitar serves as a space for sharing musicological analysis and memories about an artist whose work has touched and inspired so many. Years in the making, this is the first book in an ongoing scholarly project, PrincEnlighteNmenT: A Study of Society through Music, intended to investigate and reveal the full spectrum of Prince's life and work.
Subjects: Prince;
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Paint in America : the colors of historic buildings / by Moss, Roger W.,1940-(CARDINAL)158294; Paint in America--a Symposium on Architectural and Decorative Paints(1989 :Lexington, Mass.)(CARDINAL)208470;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 306-311) and index.Colonial and federal America : accounts of early painting practices / Abbott Lowell Cummings and Richard M. Candee -- House painting in Britain : sources for American paints, 1615 to 1830 / Ian C. Bristow -- Nineteenth-century paints : a documentary approach / Roger W. Moss -- The early American palette : colonial paints color revealed / Frank S. Welsh -- Colonial Williamsburg colors : a changing spectrum / Thomas H. Taylor, Jr., and Nicholas A. Pappas -- Paint decoration at Mount Vernon : the revival of eighteenth-century techniques / Matthew J. Mosca -- The color of change : a nineteenth-century Massachusetts house / Myron O. Stachiw -- An early colonial mural : the conservation of wall paintings / Christy Cunningham-Adams -- A Victorian trompe l'oeil : the restoration of distemper paints / Morgan W. Phillips -- Analyzing paint samples : investigation and interpretation / Andrea M. Gilmore -- Pigments and media : techniques in paint analysis / Eugene Farrell -- Painting techniques : surface preparation and application / Brian Powell -- A survey of paint technology : the composition and properties of paints / Morgan W. Phillips -- Historic and modern oil paints : composition and conservation / Richard Newman -- House paint pigments : composition and use, 1600 to 1850 / Richard Newman and Eugene Farrell."Since the time of the Lascaux caves (ca. 10,000 B.C.), people have been decorating and protecting their shelters with paint. The painter, according to one Victorian writer, was the most welcome of workers. The use of paint in the United States to achieve these twin goals - beauty and practicality - is definitively described in Paint in America." "Leading architectural historians, paint conservators, and paint investigators describe historic paints and painting techniques, recount the process of paint research at sites such as Mount Vernon and Colonial Williamsburg, explain modern paint analysis, and outline the basic nature of paints. Special sections present a newly authenticated palette of colonial paint colors as well as a list of the most common pigments used from 1600 to 1850. With its 115 illustrations (90 in color), Paint in America is an indispensable guide for everyone interested in restoring exteriors and interiors to their historically appropriate colors."--Jacket.
Subjects: Conference papers and proceedings.; Paint; Color; Historic buildings;
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The best American nonrequired reading 2009 / by Eggers, Dave.(CARDINAL)344956;
Presents selections of mainstream and alternative American literature, including both fiction and nonfiction, that discuss a broad spectrum of subjects.
Subjects: American prose literature; Short stories, American.; American essays; American wit and humor;
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