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Achieving Successful Transitions for Young People with Disabilities

A Practical Guide

by Natalie Lackenby, Jill Hughes, Jonathan Monk ...

This best practice guide provides a blueprint for managing seamless transitions between services for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs and sensory impairments.The authors cover a wide range of transitions, including moving from children's to adult's services, from school to college, leaving education and ... Read more

$36.09 USD

This best practice guide provides a blueprint for managing seamless transitions between services for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs and sensory impairments.The authors cover a wide range of transitions, including moving from children's to adult's services, from school to college, leaving education and
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Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children

A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals

by Margaret Duncan, Zara Healy, Ruth Fidler, Phil Christie ...

Series series JKP Essentials
This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA that answers many of the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, the book goes on to ... Read more

$19.69 USD

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This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA that answers many of the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, the book goes on to
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Worlds of Autism

Across the Spectrum of Neurological Difference

Edited by Joyce Davidson, Michael Orsini ...

Since first being identified as a distinct psychiatric disorder in 1943, autism has been steeped in contestation and controversy. Present-day skirmishes over the potential causes of autism, how or even if it should be treated, and the place of Asperger’s syndrome on the autism spectrum are the subjects of intense debate in the research community, in the media, and among those with autism and their ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Since first being identified as a distinct psychiatric disorder in 1943, autism has been steeped in contestation and controversy. Present-day skirmishes over the potential causes of autism, how or even if it should be treated, and the place of Asperger’s syndrome on the autism spectrum are the subjects of intense debate in the research community, in the media, and among those with autism and their
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Equity and Full Participation for Individuals with Severe Disabilities

A Vision for the Future

by Christine Bigby "B.A. (Hons), M.", Linda M. Bambara, Ed.D., Jane Boone, Kristen Bottema-Beutel, Ph.D., Matthew Brock M.A., Diane Browder-Boswell Ph.D., John Butterworth Ph.D., Michael Callahan, Dr. Erik W. Carter, Ph.D., Ellen Condon, M.Ed., Susan R. Copeland, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Julia De Valenzuela Ph.D., Latanya L. Fanion, Ed.D., Dr. Lise Fox, Ph.D., Wei Gao, Ph.D., Meg Grigal Ph.D., Mary Frances Hanline, Ph.D., Debra Hart M.S., Michael Head MSW, Melissa Hudson M.A.Ed., Pam Hunt Ph.D., Elizabeth B. Keefe, Ph.D., Donna Lehr Ph.D., Richard Luecking Ed.D., Ed.D., Julie Marron, M.B.A., Philip McCallion Ph.D., Ph.D., Mary McCarron, Ph.D., John McDonnell Ph.D., Bethany R. McKissick, Ph.D., Ann Mickelson, Ph.D., Tom Nerney, M.A., John O'Brien, Ann-Marie Orlando, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Deborah K. Reed Ph.D., Ph.D., Lyle T. Romer, Ph.D., Joanna Smogorzewska, M.A., Martha E. Snell Ph.D., David A. Sommerstein, M.Ed., Lynne C. Sommerstein, M.Ed., Michelle L. Sommerstein, Robert B. Sommerstein, J.D., Grzegorz Szumski, Ph.D., Pamela Walker Ph.D., Virginia L. Walker, Ph.D., Michael L. Wehmeyer "Ph.D., FAAIDD", Cate Weir M.Ed., Dr. Juliann Woods, Ph.D., Fred Spooner, Ph.D. ...

What key issues and challenges affect the lives of people with severe disabilities today's and what should tomorrow's professionals do to address them? Aligned with the core values and agenda of TASH, this visionary text prepares professionals to strengthen supports and services for people with disabilities across the lifespan. Readers will fully examine more than a dozen critical topics in the ... Read more

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What key issues and challenges affect the lives of people with severe disabilities today's and what should tomorrow's professionals do to address them? Aligned with the core values and agenda of TASH, this visionary text prepares professionals to strengthen supports and services for people with disabilities across the lifespan. Readers will fully examine more than a dozen critical topics in the
... Read more
Our Better Angels

Stories of Disability in Life, Science, and Literature

by J. David Smith ...

Do children and adults with disabilities enrich our lives? Far more than most people imagine.Our Better Angels is a testament to the value of individuals with disabilities and the value that society could derive from being more welcoming to and inclusive of them. The reward is the powerful humanizing influence that they can have on others-even some of the most hardened people among us.Colorful, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Do children and adults with disabilities enrich our lives? Far more than most people imagine.Our Better Angels is a testament to the value of individuals with disabilities and the value that society could derive from being more welcoming to and inclusive of them. The reward is the powerful humanizing influence that they can have on others-even some of the most hardened people among us.Colorful,
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Social Enjoyment Groups for Children, Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Guiding Toward Growth

by John Merges ...

Young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often feel uncomfortable and anxious in social situations, but socializing with classmates and colleagues can be made easier - and more enjoyable - with Guiding Toward Growth group sessions.John Merges' simple yet effective program for teaching social enjoyment skills is based on the concept that there are ten hurdles that make it challenging for ... Read more

$24.59 USD

Young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often feel uncomfortable and anxious in social situations, but socializing with classmates and colleagues can be made easier - and more enjoyable - with Guiding Toward Growth group sessions.John Merges' simple yet effective program for teaching social enjoyment skills is based on the concept that there are ten hurdles that make it challenging for
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Asperger's Syndrome - That Explains Everything

Strategies for Education, Life and Just About Everything Else

by Stephen Bradshaw ...

Students with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) frequently find the school environment challenging, despite often having a high level of academic ability, because their unique social and sensory difficulties are not fully understood or accommodated. This book clearly explains proven and practical approaches in education and care that will enable young people with AS in primary and secondary education to ... Read more

$27.09 USD

Students with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) frequently find the school environment challenging, despite often having a high level of academic ability, because their unique social and sensory difficulties are not fully understood or accommodated. This book clearly explains proven and practical approaches in education and care that will enable young people with AS in primary and secondary education to
... Read more
The One-Stop Guide to Implementing RTI

Academic and Behavioral Interventions, K-12

by Maryln S. Appelbaum ...

"This strategy-based book has all the implementation tools under one cover! Appelbaum takes all the research and converts it into an easy-to-read book. There′s a how-to chapter on collaboration to create powerful RTI teams, a chapter on how to differentiate for tiered instruction, and chapter upon chapter packed with research-based academic and behavioral interventions. Plus, it′s packed with the ... Read more

$31.49 USD

"This strategy-based book has all the implementation tools under one cover! Appelbaum takes all the research and converts it into an easy-to-read book. There′s a how-to chapter on collaboration to create powerful RTI teams, a chapter on how to differentiate for tiered instruction, and chapter upon chapter packed with research-based academic and behavioral interventions. Plus, it′s packed with the
... Read more
The Cookbook for Children with Special Needs

Learning a Life Skill with Fun, Tasty, Healthy Recipes

by Deborah French ...

Illustrated by Leah Ehrlich ...

Learning to cook not only equips children with a valuable life skill, but will help boost self-esteem in other areas of their lives. The book starts with a basic illustrated guide to where food comes from, the different food groups, how to create our own diet and why cooking is a great skill to master. Simple, step-by-step instructions accompanied by fun illustrations, guide children through three ... Read more

$20.49 USD

Learning to cook not only equips children with a valuable life skill, but will help boost self-esteem in other areas of their lives. The book starts with a basic illustrated guide to where food comes from, the different food groups, how to create our own diet and why cooking is a great skill to master. Simple, step-by-step instructions accompanied by fun illustrations, guide children through three
... Read more
Personalisation in Practice

Supporting Young People with Disabilities through the Transition to Adulthood

by Helen Sanderson, Suzie Franklin ...

This book demonstrates very clearly how the personalisation of support and services works in practice. The authors describe how Jennie, a young person with autism and learning difficulties, was supported through the transition from school to living independently using simple, evidence-based person-centred planning tools. Jennie's story illustrates the importance of quality person-centred reviews, ... Read more

$24.59 USD

This book demonstrates very clearly how the personalisation of support and services works in practice. The authors describe how Jennie, a young person with autism and learning difficulties, was supported through the transition from school to living independently using simple, evidence-based person-centred planning tools. Jennie's story illustrates the importance of quality person-centred reviews,
... Read more
Changing Social Attitudes Toward Disability

Perspectives from historical, cultural, and educational studies

Edited by David Bolt ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Disability Studies
Whilst legislation may have progressed internationally and nationally for disabled people, barriers continue to exist, of which one of the most pervasive and ingrained is attitudinal. Social attitudes are often rooted in a lack of knowledge and are perpetuated through erroneous stereotypes, and ultimately these legal and policy changes are ineffectual without a corresponding attitudinal change ... Read more

$73.99 USD

Whilst legislation may have progressed internationally and nationally for disabled people, barriers continue to exist, of which one of the most pervasive and ingrained is attitudinal. Social attitudes are often rooted in a lack of knowledge and are perpetuated through erroneous stereotypes, and ultimately these legal and policy changes are ineffectual without a corresponding attitudinal change
... Read more
Supporting College and University Students with Invisible Disabilities

A Guide for Faculty and Staff Working with Students with Autism, AD/HD, Language Processing Disorders, Anxiety, and Mental Illness

by Christy Oslund ...

With increasing numbers of students with invisible disabilities attending college and university, faculty and staff find themselves faced with new challenges. This practical handbook provides lecturers, tutors, disability services, and administrative staff with an overview of the invisible disabilities they may encounter, dispelling common myths and offering practical advice to support the needs ... Read more

$27.09 USD

With increasing numbers of students with invisible disabilities attending college and university, faculty and staff find themselves faced with new challenges. This practical handbook provides lecturers, tutors, disability services, and administrative staff with an overview of the invisible disabilities they may encounter, dispelling common myths and offering practical advice to support the needs
... Read more

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