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- Identification and evaluation of learning disabilities : the school team's guide to student success /|cEvelyn S. Johnson and Anne B. Clohessy, Lee Pesky Learning Center. by Johnson, Evelyn S.,1969-author.; Clohessy, Anne B.,author.; Lee Pesky Learning Center (Boise, Idaho);
Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-123) and index.An overview of RTI and SLD evaluation -- Defining and diagnosing specific learning disabilities -- Response to intervention (RTI) -- Using tier 1 and tier 2 data to inform SLD -- Psychological processing and academic performance -- Comprehensive evaluation case studies -- School team functioning.
- Subjects: Learning disabled children; Learning disabled children; Response to intervention (Learning disabled children);
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- Mathematics, the common core, and RTI : an integrated approach to teaching in today's classrooms / by Burton, Dolores,author.; Kappenberg, John,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-184) and index.
- Subjects: Mathematics; Response to intervention (Learning disabled children);
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- Unraveling dyslexia : a guide for teachers and families / by Sayeski, Kristin L.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-208) and index."Unraveling Dyslexia provides teachers, administrators, and parents with the information needed to unravel the complexities of skilled reading. In this book, Kristin Sayeski presents a concise overview of the factors that influence reading acquisition and the types of instructional practices required to put struggling readers on the path to reading. Myths and misconceptions about reading and dyslexia can hinder teachers' ability to provide effective reading instruction. This book will give readers the insights needed to move from frustration to action. Within the book, readers will be provided with: A soup-to-nuts overview of reading from the creation of English orthography to recent research on the most effective practices for teaching reading. A concise overview of the history of reading instruction and the influence of different theories on reading instructional practices. Current research on what is known about the neurobiological underpinnings of dyslexia. A concise overview of effective instructional practices for teaching word recognition and building language comprehension, including information on the roles of spelling and writing in building students' literacy. Information that will inform advocacy and action to support better outcomes for students with dyslexia." --
- Subjects: Informational works.; Dyslexic children; Reading; Reading disability.; Response to intervention (Learning disabled children);
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- The everything parent's guide to special education / by Morin, Amanda.(CARDINAL)609410;
Introduction -- The basics of special education -- Special education terms translated -- A quick look at special education law -- A look at early intervention services -- The thirteen categories of disability -- Do you think your child has a learning disability? -- More about Section 504 -- Trying something else first: response to intervention -- Keeping involved in your child's education -- After a referral has been made -- The evaluation and assessment process -- What you need to know about testing -- Is your child eligible for special education? -- Being your child's advocate before the IEP meeting -- All about IEPs (Individualized Education Program) -- It's all about goals -- Preparing for the IEP meeting (Part I) -- Preparing for the IEP meeting (Part II) -- Attending and participating in an IEP meeting -- When problems arise at school.Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common-- their parents are passionate and effective advocates. Morin helps you learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability.
- Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Special education; Special education;
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- The complete guide to special education : proven advice on evaluations, IEPs, and helping kids succeed / by Wilmshurst, Linda.(CARDINAL)674503; Brue, Alan W.(CARDINAL)471352; Wilmshurst, Linda.Parent's guide to special education.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Different disabilities, common goals -- What are the different disabilities, and how are they classified? -- Specifics about specific disabilities -- Specific learning disabilities and a response to intervention approach -- Evaluating children's difficulties: what, why, and how? -- Introduction to assessment: what's it all about? -- The assessment of intelligence -- Evaluation of academic and processing problems -- Assessment of emotional difficulties and behavioral problems -- Executive functions: what they are, why they're important, and how they're assessed -- A sample assessment and psychological report -- Interventions and supports to address executive function problems -- Interventions to boost self-esteem, social competence, and social skills -- Interventions to improve behavior and discipline -- Guidelines for boosting homework, studying, and organizational skills -- The IEP and beyond: tips for successful parent-teacher collaboration -- Transitions: moving, changing schools, or transitioning from elementary to secondary school -- An overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 -- 504 plans: an alternative to special education placement -- A comparison of IDEA 2004 and Section 504, and a brief look at No Child Left Behind."Provides an insider's view of the special education process for parents and teachers This book explores the special education process-from testing and diagnosis to IEP meetings and advocating for special needs children. Step by step the authors reveal the stages of identification, assessment, and intervention, and help readers to better understand special needs children's legal rights and how to become an active, effective member of a child's educational team. Grounded in more than twenty-five years of working with parents and educators, the authors provide significant insight into what they have learned about the special education. This book fills the gap in the literature for the millions of children receiving special education services and the parents who are clamoring for information on this topic. Includes valuable tools, checklists, sample forms, and advice for working with special education students. Demystifies the special education process, from testing and diagnosis to IEP meetings and advocating for children. New editions covers Response-to-Intervention (RTI), a new approach to diagnosing learning disabilities in the classroom; expanded coverage of autism spectrum disorders and bipolar disorder; and a revamped Resources section."--
- Subjects: Special education; Special education;
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- The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome : help, hope, and guidance / by Stillman, William,1963-(CARDINAL)673254;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-291) and index.1. Defining Asperger's syndrome -- Background and history -- On the autism spectrum -- Asperger's defined -- Asperger's and autistic-like commonalities -- Prevalence and misdiagnosis -- 2. Positive perspectives -- We're all more alike -- Similar habits -- Confronting negative feelings -- Offering encouragement and support -- Positive philosophies -- Comfort zones -- 3. Seeking diagnosis -- Is a diagnosis necessary? -- Making the decision -- Local resources for diagnosis -- Intervention -- Disclosure and self-understanding -- 4. Discipline -- Your approach to discipline -- Setting rules -- Communicating expectations -- Seeing your child's point of view -- Knowing when to discipline -- Meltdowns -- 5. Communication -- How would you feel? -- Communicating visually -- Extra processing time -- Eye contact -- Creating trust -- Helping your child crack the "social code" -- Additional social strategies --11. Educational programming -- Your child's school experience -- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act -- Special education -- Creating the individual education plan -- Resolving disagreements -- Alternative education programs -- 12. School-related issues -- The school day -- How your child learns -- Environmental issues -- Homework -- Bullying -- Unstructured school environments -- 13. Extracurricular activities -- Athletic options -- Playing on a team -- Being a good sport -- School-sponsored activities -- Summer camp -- 14. Significant transitions and change -- Attending a new school -- Transition to new home -- Transition to college -- Handling divorce -- Loss of loved ones -- Follow-up support -- 15. Traveling and vacations -- Fun vacations -- A role in planning -- Vacation anxieties -- Flying -- Amusement parks --16. Sexuality -- The birds and the bees -- Masturbation -- Infatuation -- Dating -- Same-sex attraction -- 17. Strategies of lifelong value -- Personal schedules -- The touchstone -- The social out -- Acting and music -- Written narratives -- Spirituality -- 18. Employment -- Identifying job interests -- Part-time and after-school work -- Applying for the job -- The job interview -- If your child doesn't get the job -- On-the-job issues -- 19. Transitioning to adulthood -- Planning for the future -- The person-centered planning process -- Independent living -- Learning new responsibilities -- Don't get taken -- Mark's strategies -- 20. Law enforcement -- Understanding justice -- Misunderstandings -- Calling the police -- 21. The rewards of being an Asperger's parent -- What have you learned? -- The desire to give back -- Asperger's and the world -- The future -- Appendix A. Further reading -- Appendix B. Web site resources.6. Physical health -- Recognizing pain -- Allergies -- Gastrointestinal issues -- Why does pain go unreported? -- Stories for reporting pain -- 7. Mental health -- Prevention not intervention -- Depression -- Bipolar disorder -- Anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder -- Ways to approach mental health -- Fostering mental health self-advocacy -- 8. Passions -- Identifying and valuing personal passions -- How others perceive passions -- Passions and relationship-building -- Passions as bridges to learning -- Passions as bridges to employment -- When is a passion an OCD? -- 9. Family dynamics -- Parents with Asperger's -- Recognizing Asperger's in you or your spouse -- Sibling relationships -- Extended family -- Your community -- 10. Fostering relationships -- Your child's interactions -- The dance of reciprocal flow -- Conversational "bag of tricks" -- Opportunities for bonding -- Finding allies -- Is it okay to be alone? --While children with Asperger's are generally of average or above average intelligence, they experience challenges with social skills, communication, and coordination, among other issues. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome is an informative resource that helps parents to recognize areas in which their child needs support. Filled with helpful hints and practical guidance, this authoritative work is designed to provide parents with the latest information on the best treatments and therapies available, education options, and ways to make life easier for parent and child on a day to day basis. Parents learn how to begin the process of seeking diagnosis, introduce their child to social settings, build positive relationships inside and outside the family unit, prepare their child for adolescence and adulthood.
- Subjects: Asperger's syndrome.; Asperger's syndrome; Parents of autistic children.;
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- Bullied : what every parent, teacher, and kid needs to know about ending the cycle of fear / by Goldman, Carrie.(CARDINAL)399988;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-325) and index.Katie's story. Anti-bullying starts in the first grade ; The littlest Jedi ; Our local community response -- Kids at high risk for peer victimization. From geek girls to sluts : what does it mean to be a girl? ; Princess boys and nonconforming guys ; Quirky kids and kids with hidden disabilities ; Kids with difference appearances or physical disabilities ; Gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual students ; Victims of cyberbullying, sexting, and sexual harassment ; The harmful effects of bullying on the brain -- Where do we go from here? : prevention, intervention, and reconciliation. Create a home environment that produces neither bullies nor victims ; Set out family guidelines for responsible uses of technology, media, and music ; Changing our cultural attitudes toward aggression and cruelty ; Calling on toy retailers to eliminate gender-based marketing ; Stop marketing makeup and sexy clothes to children ; Reassess the role of schools in character education ; Social and emotional learning ; Responding to the bully ; Responding to the victim ; Restorative justice ; Strategies that ease the negative effects of taunting ; Cybersupporting instead of cyberbullying : a real-life happy ending -- Appendix A. Overview of several promising research-based bullying-prevention and character-education programs -- Appendix B. Two examples of bullying surveys -- Appendix C. Examples of sexual harassment surveys.Carrie Goldman became an unexpected voice for the antibullying movement after her blog post about her daughter Katie's bullying experience went viral and an online community of support generated international attention. In Bullied, Goldman brings together the expertise of leading authorities with the candid accounts of families dealing firsthand with peer victimization to present proven strategies and concrete tools for teaching children how to speak up and carry themselves with confidence; call each other out on cruelty; resolve conflict; cope with teasing, taunting, physical abuse, and cyberbullying; and be smart consumers of technology and media. As a mother, she calls on us all--families, schools, communities, retailers, celebrities, and media--to fiercely examine our own stereotypes and embrace our joint responsibility for creating a culture of acceptance and respect.--From publisher description.
- Subjects: Bullying.; Cyberbullying.; Bullying; Bullying in schools.; Bullying in schools; Cyberbullying; Bullying.; Cyberbullying.;
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- Understanding fragile X syndrome : a guide for families and professionals / by Fernández Carvajal, Isabel,author.(CARDINAL)831174; Aldridge, David,1947-(CARDINAL)381315;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is fragile X syndrome? -- Understanding heredity : genetic factors and inheritance -- The common symptoms of fragile X syndrome -- Associated fragile X syndrome : primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) and fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) -- Diagnosing fragile X syndrome and its implications -- Interventions for fragile X syndrome -- Talking with the family."Fragile X syndrome is one of the main causes of child developmental delay and autism spectrum disorders. A premutated form of the same gene is also the basis for neurological disabilities in adults. This book breaks down the complex science of this genetic disorder and provides the facts and advice that every bewildered parent or professional needs to support individuals with Fragile X syndrome. This is a straightforward introduction that clearly explains the condition on both a scientific and practical level. With sections on diagnosis, symptoms and treatment, as well as discussions of various emotional and behavioural considerations, this guide covers all aspects of Fragile X syndrome, its implications, and the possibilities open to families affected by it. It demonstrates how, with the right therapies, progress can be made and emphasises how music can be used effectively to promote communication, interaction, fine motor skills and responsiveness in children with the condition. This is an essential reference tool for families of individuals with Fragile X syndrome, as well as therapists and healthcare professionals who are unfamiliar with the condition and are looking to find out more." --
- Subjects: Fragile X syndrome.;
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- Autism and pervasive developmental disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) including autistic disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS) : along with facts about causes, symptoms, assessment, interventions, treatments, and education, tips for family members and teachers on the transition to adulthood ... / by Shannon, Joyce Brennfleck.(CARDINAL)658377;
Includes bibliographical references and index.13: Developmental screening -- Section 13-1: Developmental milestones -- Section 13-2: Recommendations for routine health care developmental screening -- Section 13-3: Screening tools for early identification of children with ASD -- Section 13-4: Audiological screening -- 14: Getting help for developmental delay -- Section 14-1: If you are concerned, act early -- Section 14-2: Discussing concerns parent to parent -- Section 14-3: Sharing concerns with your child's physician -- 15: Parent's guide to assessment of ASD -- Section 15-1: Defining assessment -- Section 15-2: Types of ASD assessment -- Section 15-3: Assessment process -- 16: Diagnostic criteria for ASD -- 17: Medical tests and evaluations used to diagnose ASD -- 18: Genetic test for autism -- 19: Language in children with ASD -- 20: Measuring autistic intelligence -- 21: Moving forward after a child is diagnosed with ASD -- Part 4: Conditions That May Accompany Autism Spectrum Disorders -- 22: ASD and communication difficulties -- Section 22-1: Communication problems associated with autism -- Section 22-2: Auditory processing disorder in children -- Section 22-3: Autism spectrum disorders and stuttering -- 23: ASD, seizures, and epilepsy -- 24: Non-verbal learning disability and asperger syndrome -- 25: Co-occurring genetic disorders in people with ASD -- Section 25-1: Angelman syndrome -- Section 25-2: Fragile X syndrome -- Section 25-3: Landau-Kleffner syndrome -- Section 25-4: Mitochondrial disease -- Section 25-5: Moebius syndrome -- Section 25-6: Prader-Willi syndrome -- Section 25-7: Smith-Lemli-Optiz syndrome -- Section 25-8: Tourette syndrome -- Section 25-9: Tuberous sclerosis -- 26: Other conditions that may accompany ASD -- Section 26-1: Thin bones and ASD -- Section 26-2: High growth hormones in boys with ASD -- Part 5: Interventions And Treatments For Autism Spectrum Disorder -- 27: Choosing professionals and coordinating services -- 28: Evidence for ASD interventions -- Section 28-1: Treatment integrity -- Section 28-2: Review of ASD interventions -- Section 28-3: Recommendations for treatment selection -- Section 28-4: Fad treatments are unproven -- 29: Early intervention for children with developmental delays -- Section 29-1: Overview of early intervention -- Section 29-2: Early services for ASD -- Section 29-3: Autism intervention for toddlers improves developmental outcomes -- 30: Interventions for individuals with asperger syndrome -- 31: Behavior therapies often effective for ASD -- Section 31-1: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy -- Section 31-2: ABA therapy at a younger age leads to faster learning -- Section 31-3: Verbal behavior therapy -- Section 31-4: Pivotal response treatment -- Section 31-5: Virtual games teach skills to students with ASD -- 32: Communication therapies for ASD -- Section 32-1: What a speech pathologist does -- Section 32-2: Speech and language therapy: a key intervention for persons with ASD -- Section 32-3: Language instruction for children with autism: learning words -- Section 32-4: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) -- 33: ASD medications -- Section 33-1: Parent training complements medication for treating behavioral problems in children with pervasive developmental disorders -- Section 33-2: Citalopram no better than placebo treatment for children with ASD -- Section 33-3: Bonding hormone might help some with autism -- 34: Treatments for biological and medical conditions associated with ASD -- 35: Research studies and ASD -- Section 35-1: Participating in ASD research studies -- Section 35-2: Why some research studies are flawed -- Part 6: Education And Autism Spectrum Disorder -- 36: Child's rights to public education -- 37: Understanding the special education process -- Section 37-1: Special education overview for parents -- Section 37-2: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) -- Section 37-3: Including children wi40: Social interaction education for students with ASD -- Section 40-1: Understanding special interests and social interactions of children with ASD -- Section 40-2: Outcomes of school-based social skill interventions for children on the autism spectrum -- Section 40-3: Computer-based training may improve social interactions -- 41: Teaching lifetime goals to children and adults with ASD -- 42: Secondary school experiences of students with ASD -- 43: Preparing for postsecondary education -- Part 7: Living With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Transitioning To Adulthood -- 44: Safety in the home -- 45: Ensuring support at home -- Section 45-1: Family support models -- Section 45-2: Grandparents play key role in lives of children with ASD -- 46: Depression, parenting, and ASD -- 47: Toilet training children with ASD -- 48: Transition to adulthood for individuals with ASD -- Section 48-1: Transition plan -- Section 48-2: Life skills -- Section 48-3: Legal and financial planning and assistance -- Section 48-4: Transition models for youth with mental health needs -- 49: Finding appropriate and affordable housing -- 50: Adult autism and employment -- Section 50-1: Choosing vocation and employment -- Section 50-2: Career planning issues -- Section 50-3: Possible job accommodations -- Part 8: Additional Help And Information -- 51: Glossary of ASD terms and acronyms -- 52: Directory of additional ASD resources -- Index.Preface -- Part 1: Overview Of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -- 1: What are ASD and autistic disorder? -- 2: Asperger syndrome (high-functioning autism) -- 3: Rett syndrome -- 4: Childhood disintegrative disorder -- 5: Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS) -- 6: Statistics on ASD in the United States -- Section 6-1: ASD prevalence is increasing -- Section 6-2: Risk factors and economic costs of ASD -- Section 6-3: Diagnoses of ASD made at earlier ages -- Part 2: Causes And Risk Factors Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder -- 7: Brain dysfunction in ASD -- Section 7-1: Mirror neuron system and autism -- Section 7-2: Environment and the developing brain -- Section 7-3: People with autism have trouble with the distinction between self and others -- Section 7-4: Autism is not a fundamental problem of attention -- Section 7-5: Brain proteins with links to nicotine addiction and autism -- 8: Genetics impact ASD -- Section 8-1: Genes involved with autism -- Section 8-2: Spontaneous gene mutations may boost ASD risk -- Section 8-3: Risk of autism tied to genes that influence brain cell connections -- Section 8-4: Silenced gene for social behavior found in autism -- Section 8-5: Gene linked to autism and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders -- Section 8-6: Facial recognition is a distinct genetic skill -- Section 8-7: Possible genetic overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism -- 9: Diseases, vaccines, and ASD -- Section 9-1: Can diseases and vaccines cause ASD? -- Section 9-2: Vaccines are not associated with ASD -- Section 9-3: Autism, asthma, inflammation, and the hygiene hypothesis -- Section 9-4: Autism and Fragile X syndrome feature immune signatures -- 10: Premature birth and autism -- 11: Early development risk factors for ASD -- Part 3: Identifying And Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders -- 12: Symptoms of ASD -- Section 12-1: Range of symptoms -- Section 12-2: Autism symptoms emerge in infancy -- Section 12-3: Eye response to light a possible autism biomarker -- Section 12-4: Sensory sensitivity and ASD -- Section 12-5: Regression in autism -- Section 12-6: Challenging behaviors --"Provides basic consumer health information about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and related conditions, along with facts about interventions and treatments, educational guidelines, and coping tips for families. Includes index, glossary, and other resources"--
- Subjects: Autism in children; Developmental disabilities;
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