Winner of the IPBA Gold Medal for Nonfiction Series (with Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew) and Winner of the Grand Prize for Instruction and Insight and First Place in Psychology, Chanticleer International Book Awards.

One of the autism community's most beloved classics, Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew has informed, delighted, and guided millions of families and professionals the world over since its first edition was published in 2005.

A child's voice leads into each chapter, offering a one-of-a-kind exploration into how ten core characteristics of autism affect our children's perceptions and reactions to the surrounding physical, sensory and social environments. This revised and updated third edition sharpens the focus on these basic aspects while expanding on how our own perspectives shape the life of our child and ourselves, today, tomorrow, and for years to come. An all-new section illuminates the surprising breadth of our power of choice and outlines potent strategies for strong decision-making in every situation.

Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in their back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book lists the top ten characteristics that help illuminate--not define--children with autism. Ellen's personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create this guide for anyone with someone on the autism spectrum in their life. (There is also an edition of this book available in Spanish)

Other awards include:

• Grand Prize Short List, Eric Hoffer Book Awards
• First place in Psychology, Chanticleer International Instruction and Insight Awards
• First Runner-up - Health, Eric Hoffer Book Awards
• Montaigne Medal finalist, Eric Hoffer Book Awards
• American Book Fest Best Book Awards finalist
• National Indie Excellence Book Awards finalist
• Da Vinci Eye Award finalist, Eric Hoffer Book Awards
• Wishing Shelf Book Awards (UK) finalist

Everyone knows that dipping your toe in the dating pond can be a little intimidating without first seeking some expert advice. And that's exactly what Terri Couwenhoven delivers in her new book written expressly for teens and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Boyfriends & Girlfriends explains the do's and don'ts of dating and validates their normal, age-appropriate desire for companionship and romance.

The book covers the biggest questions and smallest concerns of every would-be dater, including:

- Who is an appropriate dating partner & who is not

- How to read signals & judge whether the interest is mutual

- How to ask someone out on a date

- How to turn down a date

- How to handle rejection

- What sexual feelings are

- How to work through problems in a relationship

- What to do when a relationship is not working

Written and illustrated for a hi/lo reader, Boyfriends & Girlfriends is perfect for anyone who is already in a relationship, ready to start one, or still only dreaming about it. The guide is also an informative read for parents, counselors, and other support providers.

Literacy improves lives--and with the right instruction and supports, all students can learn to read and write. That's the core belief behind this teacher-friendly handbook, your practical guide to providing comprehensive, high-quality literacy instruction to students with significant disabilities. Drawing on decades of classroom experience, the authors present their own innovative model for teaching students with a wide range of significant disabilities to read and write print in grades preK-12 and beyond. Foundational teaching principles blend with concrete strategies, step-by-step guidance, and specific activities, making this book a complete blueprint for helping students acquire critical literacy skills they'll use inside and outside the classroom.

An essential resource for educators, speech-language pathologist, and parents--and an ideal text for courses that cover literacy and significant disabilities--this book will help you ensure that all students have the reading and writing skills they need to unlock new opportunities and reach their potential.

READERS WILL:

• Discover 10 success factors for helping students with significant disabilities become literate


• Teach emergent readers and writers skillfully, with evidence-based strategies for shared and independent reading, early writing instruction, and alphabetic and phonological awareness


• Help students acquire conventional literacy skills, with adaptable strategies for teaching reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, decoding, and spelling


• Organize and deliver comprehensive literacy instruction in a variety of settings, both inside and outside of school


• Use assistive technology effectively to support reading, writing, and communication


• Engage and motivate students and make literacy instruction meaningful to their everyday lives

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Sample teaching scenarios and dialogues, how-to strategies, and downloadable resources, including sample lessons, a quick-guide to key literacy terms, lesson sequences, and flowcharts to guide instruction.

Although many educators associate deficits in executive function (EF) skills with students on the autism spectrum, the reality is that many young people struggle with EF. In fact, it is accurate to say that all young people are learning EF skills as these skills are not fully developed until people are well into their twenties. In addition, several clinical conditions, such as attention deficit disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder, intellectual disability, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social communication disorder, specific learning disability, Tourette Syndrome, and traumatic brain injury often have components of EF challenges.

Additionally, individuals with anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia may also exhibit deficits in EF. The good news is that there are evidence-based strategies that can be used at home, in school, in the community, and in work situations that can significantly improve the executive functioning of individuals who struggle in this area. FLIPP the Switch: Strengthen Executive Function Skills is a practical book written for parents and educators by parents and educators. The target audience is anyone who works with young people ages 3-22 who have difficulties with organization, flexibility, impulsiveness, or problem-solving. Readers will learn about executive function (EF) and how EF skills contribute to success in school, at home, and at work. Most importantly, readers receive specific instructions, templates, and how-to scenarios for 25 strategies with five strategies for each of the five FLIPP components flexibility, leveled emotionality, impulse control, planning, and problem solving. This book is indispensable for anyone who wants to minimize behavior challenges, maximize on-task behavior, and support positive social-emotional development in a child or student.

Combining their years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, both here and around the world, authors Vera Bernard-Opitz and Anne Häu ler bring teachers and other professionals practical ideas and teaching methods for offering visual supports to students with autism spectrum disorders and other visual learners.

With hundreds of colorful illustrations and step-by-step directions, this book lays the foundation for how to structure teaching environments, as well as offers countless examples of activities for students, ranging from basic skills, to reading and math, to social behavior.

The Revolving Door, the Untold Story of Disability Supports is a story of a young adult woman trying to find good support people who are committed to helping her. Many leave the field because of poor pay and high stress. This is a raw honest story depicting young adults with developmental disabilities who are aging out of the system. These adults are left alone with very little support. Isolation is common with adults with developmental disabilities. Statistics show that in the coming years there will be a tsunami of children with autism growing up to be young adults. Our current social welfare system is not equipped to handle this tsunami coming our way.

The author wants to advocate for better pay and incentive for people entering the direct support professional field. It is a MUST READ for anyone who deals with people with disabilities.

Although the book deals with serious topics, the author imparts humor and honesty to engage with the reader.

One of the most popular, practical, and trusted books on inclusive education, this bestselling guide is now in a fully updated third edition--perfect for K-12 educators teaching the growing number of students on the autism spectrum. Created by Paula Kluth, a former teacher and celebrated inclusion expert who works with teachers and families nationwide, this book gives educators sensitive new ways to see autistic students and instantly useful strategies for teaching and welcoming them in general education classrooms.

Both pre- and in-service educators will find the up-to-date research and ready-to-use tips they need to make schools safe, accessible, and appropriately challenging for learners on the autism spectrum. Drawing on decades of experience, Paula Kluth offers a comprehensive, real-world guide to supporting autistic students--from big-picture guidance on the law, planning, and collaboration to the practical details of classroom arrangement, teaching strategies, and positive behavior supports. With a clear focus on the strengths, gifts, and perspectives of autistic learners, the book prominently features the voices of autistic people and their families and includes their valuable ideas and insights.

A professional resource and textbook that teachers will keep forever, this new edition of You're Going to Love this Kid! is the ultimate guide to supporting autistic students and meeting each learner's individual needs in the inclusive classroom.

WHAT'S NEW

• All chapters thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and recommended practices
• More insights from autistic people and their family members
• Engaging new features: learning objectives, bulleted organizers, and all-new discussion questions
• New and updated reproducible materials: includes 20 online forms, student worksheets, planning tools, activities, and checklists
• A new chapter co-author adding expert advice on making classrooms supportive for those with sensory needs
• Identity-first language that reflects the preferences of autistic people
• More graphics, photos, and artwork that illustrate and reinforce key points

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

• values and beliefs that support inclusive schooling
• definitions and characteristics of autism
• respectful partnerships with parents and caregivers
• classroom arrangement and sensory supports
• classroom community and social relationships
• communication tools and considerations
• effective literacy instruction
• respectful and effective responses to behavior
• lesson planning
• co-teaching and collaboration with team members
• federal laws related to special education

Does your middle or high school student struggle with sensory challenges? A Buffet of Sensory Interventions: Solutions for Middle and High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders offers a smorgasbord of sensory-based interventions for use by educators, occupational therapists and parents.

This practical and well-researched tool is unique because it focuses on middle and high school students, whose sensory needs are often overlooked. For this age group, the author emphasizes the importance of fostering independence, self-advocacy and self-regulation as a way to for teens with autism to take ownership of their sensory needs as they transition into adulthood. Using simple terminology and illustrations, the book also explains sensory basics, describes the sensory systems, discusses sensory challenges experienced by those with autism, and helps develop daily educational interventions through assessment of sensory needs. Parents and educational team members working with teens with autism will benefit from adding this resource to their library.

Updated for your 2021 certification, Cirrus Test Prep's unofficial FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Study Guide: Comprehensive Review with Practice Test Questions for the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations was made for educators, by educators! Because we understand your life is busy, we created a study guide that isn't like other books out there. With FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Study Guide, you get a quick but full review of everything on your exam. FREE online resources are also included with your study guide! Imagine having FREE practice questions, online flash cards, study cheat sheets, and 35 test tips available anytime, anywhere on your cell phone or tablet. Cirrus Test Prep's resources will give you the push you need to pass your test the first time.

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Students who have the most significant support needs are at high risk for exclusion from general education. Unlock access to inclusive education for these learners with this forward-thinking book, a step-by-step guide to person-centered, strengths-based, and meaningful IEPs for K-12 students with complex support needs.

This practical text shows pre- and inservice educators how to work together thoughtfully and ethically to develop complex IEPs--documents that include many academic, functional, and social-emotional goals; require assistive technology and communication supports; and involve services from a range of providers. Through chapters that clearly correspond to the sections of the IEP document, educators will master every step of creating a complex IEP, from planning to progress monitoring. Tips and strategies, vignettes and examples, and answers to critical questions help guide educators through the whole process, and the accompanying downloads can be used by IEP teams again and again.

A roadmap to more equitable and inclusive education for students with complex support needs, this essential IEP guidebook will help make the academic and social benefits of general education classes accessible to every learner.

DISCOVER HOW TO:

• Assemble an effective IEP team that includes families, outside service providers, and students
• Gather information from the team and use it to make data-based educational decisions
• Collaborate with families during the IEP development process and beyond
• Describe a student's Present Levels of Functional and Academic Performance (PLAAFP) in a comprehensive, strengths-based way
• Plan for alternate assessment and other special factors relevant to student learning
• Determine curriculum areas and individual skills for IEP goals
• Choose supplementary aids and services and write them into the IEP
• Determine the least restrictive educational placement based on student needs
• Run a positive and productive IEP meeting
• Implement the IEP with fidelity and monitor student progress toward goals

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Organize the IEP process with 15 downloads, including forms and worksheets for teachers, surveys and communication tools to use with families, and a slide deck for planning the IEP meeting. Chapters begin and end with helpful activities that guide teachers to think carefully about each IEP topic and take effective action.

This valuable resource is written for therapists and teachers, vocational instructors, parents, and all environmentalists who wish to use their ingenuity to create useful therapy products from common objects. Author Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR, reasons that when she finds alternative uses for plastics and recycles them, not only does she avoid having to purchase the material, but she also reduces the amount of waste deposited in the environment. Many a pattern can be carved from a plastic bottle. Cut a large detergent bottle to provide a surface for weaving. Snip off narrow bottle necks and use them as rings on a dowel. Cut off a hollow bottle handle, and you have something to fit a peg inside, or cut up that same bottle to make disks for stringing on a colorful length of discarded jump rope. For imaginary play, cut out space boats and weird helmets. The possibilities are endless The therapy products described in this book are made mostly-if not entirely-from recycled throwaways. These materials are easily collected, free, and versatile. The products can be used over and over again, and creating them can be fun and rewarding. The products and activities are presented in three categories-fine-motor activities, gross-motor activities, and sensory activities. The activities are presented in a cookbook fashion, with a brief description of the material or activity, a list of needed materials, construction directions, and suggested uses and adaptations. The Appendixes provide six lists for guidance in planning of activities for clients. Terms used throughout the book are defined in the Glossary. Although the activities in this 155-page manual are designed for adults with developmental disabilities, many are appropriate for clients of all ages, with or without developmental delays.

The purpose of this manual is to address the need of educational teams to develop appropriate least restrictive environments in general education settings. The manual provides systematic and quantifiable tools which will allow the educational teams to evaluate their own philosophy, environments, individual student needs, as well as, individual staff and peer support.

It is often the lack of readiness that results in frustration for administrators, educators, parents, and most of all, the students. Careful planning and preparation is critical when placing a student with a disability in the least restrictive environment or inclusive setting. Frequently only observation is used to prepare for the inclusive placement. This manual offers educators informal tools to quantifiably evaluate inclusive settings and supports. Although all these tools were originally developed for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder they have been proven effective with student who have other disabilities.

Chapter 1 provides the reader with a protocol for developing a shared vision between school staff. It is very important that the school community share the same understanding of least restrictive environment or inclusion and all that it entails. Activities and suggestions for staff awareness are outlined.

The following five chapters address the acronym R.E.A.D.Y. from the title.

Chapter 2 addresses the R. by providing a checklist to evaluate the readiness of the student with disabilities to participate as a student in the inclusive setting. The checklist determines the expectations for an average student and then determines what skills require additional instruction, accommodations, and/or modifications for successful participation. It also offers instructional strategies and curricular suggestions.

Chapter 3 discusses E. which stands for the environment for instruction. A checklist called the V.E.S.T. is presented to evaluate the environment for instruction. The acronym represents the four areas that are necessary for optimizing learning for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related attention and learning disabilities. General education teachers report that by systematically addressing these ecological factors, students with other learning differences such as ADD and ADHA have demonstrated improvements in their abilities to attend and participate in instruction.

In Chapter 4 A. explains accommodating for academic and learning difference. Accommodations and modifications are a required part of the Individual Education Plan (IEP). A simple checklist clarifies questions an IEP team might have. The checklist supports general and special education teacher collaboration and provides a shared understanding of the student's needs.

Chapter 5 covers the D. which in stands for determining levels of support for the student who is included. Often the student's increased need for support is interpreted as requiring an additional adult in the classroom or a 1:1 aide. Chapter 5 outlines a 3-step procedure that may be used to determine the specific areas of need and when the support is required.

Chapter 6 addresses the Y. or your natural peer supports. As the research reveals, the classroom peers can be a resource and support to students who are included. The research also notes that with specific training and awareness of the student who is included, the typical peer can assist in teaching both social and academic skills. This chapter discusses a strategy to develop awareness and the foundation for friendship.

Each chapter may be used separately or implemented in a linear fashion. It is reccommended that the protocol outlined in Chapter 1 always be facilitated to build the foundation of a shared vision of inclusive education

It's No Biggie: Autism in the Early Childhood Classroom is designed as an introduction for preschool teachers, childcare workers and others working with young children to best practices in working with all children, but most notably with those on the autism spectrum. The book contains background information on effective early childhood

practices, with an emphasis on students who are or may be on the autism spectrum. The very knowledgeable and experienced authors present an overview of autism, specific strategies for the classroom teacher now dealing with those on the autism spectrum, as well as interesting and insightful vignettes that bring these strategies to life. Chapters on the special education process, working with parents and with other professionals, and facing the challenges presented in working with young special needs children provide practical suggestions for both experienced educators, and those new to the world of special education.

Updated for your 2021 certification, Cirrus Test Prep's unofficial Praxis Special Education Core Knowledge Study Guide: Prep Book with Practice Test Questions for the Praxis Special Education Applications (5354), Mild to Moderate (5543), & Severe to Profound Applications (5545) Exams was made for educators, by educators Because we understand your life is busy, we created a study guide that isn't like other books out there. With Praxis Special Education Core Knowledge Study Guide, you get a quick but full review of everything on your exam. FREE online resources are also included with your study guide Imagine having FREE practice questions, online flash cards, study cheat sheets, and 35 test tips available anytime, anywhere on your cell phone or tablet. Cirrus Test Prep's resources will give you the push you need to pass your test the first time.

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• Student Growth and Development
• Disability Categories
• Planning and the Learning Environment
• Instruction
• Assessment
• Transition
• Professional Responsibilities

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To improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities, K-12 educators need to understand the why and how of good instructional practices. They'll find comprehensive guidance in the second edition of this bestselling text on systematic instruction, a highly effective teaching approach rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Fully revised and updated with timely topics and new sample lesson plans, this reader-friendly textbook prepares teachers to use dynamic, adaptable systematic instruction strategies to teach core content that is age-appropriate, meaningful, and relevant to students' lives. Educators will discover evidence-based methods that help them with every step of systematic instruction, from collecting accurate screening and baseline data to supporting students as they generalize new skills to other settings. And faculty members will get a complete package of online instructor materials they can use in their courses, including test banks, PowerPoint slides, flowcharts for instructional procedures, and blank data sheets.

Written by a seasoned educator with decades of experience training a multitude of teachers, this is the accessible, up-to-date text today's teachers need to succeed in inclusive classrooms and improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities.

WHAT'S NEW

• Revised and updated chapters throughout, with a wealth of practical strategies
• A full package of online faculty materials
• 14 new sample lesson plans, including learning objectives, instructional contexts, materials needed, teaching procedures, data-collection guidelines, maintenance and generalization strategies, and lesson extensions and variations
• Insightful commentary from special educators in each chapter
• More on working with parents and caregivers
• Guidance in each chapter about adapting systematic instruction methods for distance learning
• New chapter on making instructional decisions and exercising leadership
• Explicit guidance on combining functional core content with standards-based instruction
• More on inclusion and culturally responsive practices
• Up-to-date research on systematic instruction

SELECTED TOPICS COVERED: developing data sheets - collecting baseline data - designing effective instructional programs - using response prompting strategies - using technology to enhance instruction - applying ABA principles - increasing the efficiency of instruction - facilitating maintenance and generalization - exercising educational leadership

This book uses RPM techniques to teach mathematical concepts to students. Mathematical concepts are separated from computational details in this book because many students with autism may not have the visual stamina to look at the details of math problems or the performance tolerance to complete multi-step problems. The lesson plans in this book include steps that are easy to follow. Mathematics is not just for mathematicians or to complete a competence test. It is an integral part in our daily lives and understanding the concepts will widen the thinking areas of an autistic individual.

Every child, every person, every living thing is unique, in big part, due to chromosomes. Children with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome. this book informs people about Down syndrome in a fun illustrative way. In the process, it also explains chromosomes and their role in making every living thing special. A valuable tool for educators, siblings, individuals with Down syndrome, advocates and for those innately curious.

This book came about from the authors' experience working together in clinical learning disabilities services, and their work to move the focus away from the management of challenging behaviour and towards a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach to caring. It will introduce some of the key theories that have informed our understanding of the emotional development of people with intellectual disabilities and the importance of receiving love from an attachment figure from a young age, followed by case studies that focus on the lives of particular individuals - sometimes presented as individual therapy sessions and sometimes an overview of progress across many sessions. Whilst it describes work done by a psychology team in community health services, it is relevant to all health and social care professionals who help people with intellectual disabilities, as well as useful for advocates, service commissioners, families and healthcare generalists.