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Autism & education : the way I see it : what parents and teachers need to know / by Grandin, Temple,author.(CARDINAL)184659;
Includes bibliographical references.Foreword: Answers to the most common recent questions -- Chapter one: The importance of early educational intervention -- Do not get trapped by labels -- High-quality budget-friendly programs for young children with ASD -- Different types of thinking in autism -- Higher expectations yield results -- Teaching turn taking and the ability to wait -- What school is best for my child with ASD? -- Chapter two: Teaching & education -- Finding a child's area of strength -- Teaching how to generalize -- The importance of developing talent -- Teaching people on the autism spectrum to be more flexible -- Teaching concepts to children with autism -- Bottom-up thinking and learning rules -- Reading comprehension -- Motivating students -- Getting kids turned on to reading -- Too much video gaming and screen time has a bad effect on child development -- Therapy animals and autism -- The importance of choices -- The importance of practical problem-solving skills -- Learning to do assignments that other people appreciate -- Learning never stops."Dr. Temple Grandin discusses the real issues that parents, teachers, and kids face every day. Here is a concise handbook that illustrates what Temple has found to work in the field of education. Topics include: The importance of early intervention, teaching for different types of thinking, developing talent, motivating students, keeping high expectations, and much more! In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. Interestingly, she argues that education for kids on the autism spectrum must focus on their overlooked strengths to foster their unique contributions to the world."--
Subjects: Informational works.; Autistic people; Inclusive education.;
Available copies: 20 / Total copies: 24
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Widening the circle : the power of inclusive classrooms / by Sapon-Shevin, Mara.(CARDINAL)378743;
The vision -- Imagining inclusive classrooms -- Ten lessons of inclusive classrooms -- Challenges : understanding and answering critics of inclusion -- Why are we messing with a system that works? -- This will be bad for everyone -- Yes, but you don't mean . . . -- Inclusion in action : Micah's story -- Getting it right/doing it well -- Building inclusive classroom communities -- Teaching for all and to all -- Taking a stand for social justice.
Subjects: Inclusive education;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ready-to-use lessons & activities for the inclusive primary classroom / by Kennedy, Eileen.(CARDINAL)639999;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Education, Primary; Inclusive education.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A land we can share : teaching literacy to students with autism / by Kluth, Paula.(CARDINAL)671995; Chandler-Olcott, Kelly,1970-(CARDINAL)645054;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is autism? -- What is literacy? -- Promoting literacy development in inclusive classrooms -- Assessing literacy learning -- Focus on reading -- Focus on writing and representation -- Literacy learning for students with significant disabilities : yes, those students, too.
Subjects: Autistic children; Inclusive education.; Language arts.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What successful teachers do in inclusive classrooms : 60 research-based teaching strategies that help special learners succeed / by McNary, Sarah J.,1967-author.(DLC)n 2004108816; Glasgow, Neal A.author.(DLC)n 96028204; Hicks, Cathy D.,author.(DLC)n 2002106189;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Interacting with students -- Organizing lesson plans for an effective learning environment -- Using formal, informal, and alternative student assessment -- Classroom management and discipline -- Integrating assistive technology -- Collaborating with colleagues and parents.
Subjects: Inclusive education.; Effective teaching.; Classroom management.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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"You're going to love this kid" : teaching students with autism in the inclusive classroom / by Kluth, Paula.(CARDINAL)671995;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-279) and index.
Subjects: Autistic children; Inclusive education;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A friend like Simon / by Gaynor, Kate,author.(CARDINAL)556355; Sweeney, Caitríona,illustrator.(CARDINAL)427795;
"This is a special education childrens picture books that introduces autism. When an autistic child joins a mainstream school, many children can find it difficult to understand and cope with a student that is somewhat ‘different’ to them. This story encourages other children to be mindful and patient of the differences that exist and to also appreciate the positive contribution that an autistic child can make to the group." --
Subjects: Fiction.; Picture books.; Autism in children; Inclusive education;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Seven keys to unlock autism : making miracles in the classroom / by Hall, Elaine,1956-(CARDINAL)558291; Isaacs, Diane,1961-(CARDINAL)397463;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Primer: Autism through a different lens -- Key one: set and intention -- Key two: develop acceptance and appreciation -- Key three: understand sensory profile -- Key four: follow the leader -- Key five: include the child -- Key six: practice and preparation make progress -- Key seven: live miracle minded -- Conclusion: opening doors.The book is based on the unique approach used by Elaine Hall and Diane Isaacs of The Miracle Project, a musical theater program for children with autism and their peers and siblings. The Miracle Project integrates traditional and creative therapies in an interactive, social dynamic. The book shows how to apply these effective strategies at school and at home to nurture kids' self-expression and social skills.
Subjects: Autistic children; Autistic youth; Inclusive education;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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School success for kids with autism / by Egel, Andrew L.,1954-(CARDINAL)520605; Holman, Katherine C.,1973-(CARDINAL)398546; Barthold, Christine H.,1973-(CARDINAL)398547;
Includes bibliographical references.This book covers topics such as understanding how schools define autism; helping students make transitions between teachers, schools, and grade levels; finding the best instructional strategies and supports for inclusive classrooms; helping kids with homework; selecting curriculum; and providing interventions in the home to help develop needed skills.
Subjects: Autistic children; Autistic children; Autistic youth; Inclusive education;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Autism spectrum disorder in the inclusive classroom / by Boroson, Barbara,author.; Boroson, Barbara.Autism spectrum disorders in the mainstream classroom.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-237) and index.Terms of engagement: spectrum and special education terminology -- The power of positivity: you can do this! -- The simmering pot: keeping the heat down on anxiety -- Body and soul: regulation and sensation -- The inner sanctum: crossing the bridge to a remote student -- Meeting of the minds, part one: collaborating with the family -- Meeting of the minds, part two: collaborating in the classroom and around the building -- Something for everyone: socialization and self-esteem -- Say what? The spectrum of communication -- Boiling up and over: turning crisis into opportunity -- Info in, info out: making curriculum happen.
Subjects: Children with autism spectrum disorders; Inclusive education;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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