Special Education category: 3739 books

The Advances in Special Education Technology series is designed to focus international attention on applications of technology for individuals with disabilities. Outstanding researchers from around the world will contribute chapters synthesizing the research evidence on specific types of technology...

As more K-12 schools move toward inclusion, how can general and special educators work together to create warm, welcoming classrooms where all students learn and belong? Discover practical answers in this friendly, down-to-earth teacher's guide. Filled with ready-to-use teaching tips, insights from inclusive...

***The updated, comprehensive guide to developing or enhancing gifted programming    *** With new perspectives based on recent research and the updated National Association for Gifted Children Programming Standards, this second edition of***Designing Services and Programs for High-Ability...

Disability and Teaching highlights issues of disability in K-12 schooling faced by teachers, who are increasingly accountable for the achievement of all students regardless of the labels assigned to them. It is designed to engage prospective and practicing teachers in examining their personal theories...

  Insights on inclusion from acclaimed authors This collection features a variety of renowned authors who advocate for students with special needs as integral learners who deserve a high-quality education with their peers. Included are proven inclusion strategies and seamlessly translates...

Educating Children with Acquired Brain Injury is an authoritative resource book on the effects of brain injury on young people and how educators can understand and support their needs. This new edition has been updated to reflect changes to legislation and practice relating to special educational...

Bringing together over 25 years of research into the social aspects of learning disabilities (LD), this book presents a range of topics that reflect on the richness of research interests in the discipline. In honor of Tanis Bryan, the pioneer in research on social competence of children with LD, the...

Extant literature on evidence-based instructional strategies mediated by elementary and secondary school leaders is surprisingly scant. Seeking to fill the gap, the editors of this book have curated the research and craft knowledge of eminent and emergent practitioner scholars who collectively provide...

Have you been told that your child has autism? If so, you are not alone. The most recent statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2013 indicate that 1 in every 88 children are on the spectrum. This number is up from 1 in 150 children in the year 2000. While the cause...

Teaching the special needs child presents a great challenge to teachers. It therefore requires a knowledge of different techniques of behavior management and control. The techniques outlined have been tried and proven effective. Since rehabilitation is the primary focus of the special service schools,...

Your child is a genius! Tamara Hise documents her journey raising a remarkable learner, in a remote location, where accessible and appropriate educational opportunities were not available. Peer-socialization beliefs, academic challenges, and normal childhood experiences are presented with both humor...

Talkabout Sex & Relationships 1 is a comprehensive toolkit for all therapists, educators and support staff who deliver relationship education to people with special needs. It is intended primarily to support groupwork but activities can be easily adapted to suit the needs of individuals with varying...

Wissenschaftlicher Aufsatz aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich Pädagogik - Heilpädagogik, Sonderpädagogik, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Ausgehend von einem Fallbeispiel wird aufgezeigt, dass in der Theorie eine Entwicklung in Richtung Inklusion festzustellen ist. In der Praxis sind offene Hilfen...

Visual support aids can be highly effective tools for increasing levels of communication and independence in children with autism, who often have difficulty interpreting spoken language and non-verbal facial expressions. Fully illustrated with inspiring examples, Everyday Education provides a wealth...