Special Education category: 3739 books
The Assessment of Special Educational Needs
Whose Problem?
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2013
The debate about special needs provision has increased dramatically over the last 15 years, however, despite the widespread concern over both learning and behavioural difficulties, there have been few attempts to analyse in detail the process of assessment by which children are being identified as...
Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs
A Context-Based Approach
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs, Second Edition helps prepare teachers for the task of evaluating the skills of infants, toddlers, and preschool children with developmental delays and those considered at risk to experience developmental delays or difficulties.
A child’s environment...
by Donna M. Mertens
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2003
This excellent resource provides an approach to research and evaluation that helps educators better understand and address the needs of students with various disabilities.
by Roy I. Brown
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2017
Originally published in 1976, this introductory text for those intending to work with slow learners was concerned with the practical implications of recent British and North American research in the field of psychology and education at the time. Slow learners are young people who for a variety of...
The Least Restrictive Environment
Its Origins and interpretations in Special Education
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2013
The Least Restrictive Environment: Its Origins and Interpretations in Special Education examines issues of ethical leadership and clarifies instructional placement decisions that provide a full educational opportunity for students with disabilities.
What Do You Use To Help Your Body?
Maggie Explores the World of Disabilities
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Who are the people with disabilities in your neighborhood? Maggie and Momma love going for walks. During every outing, Maggie learns about something new. Today's no different! Momma has arranged for Maggie to meet lots of people in her neighborhood. They all have different jobs. They all come from...
A Special Kind of Grief
The Complete Guide for Supporting Bereavement and Loss in Special Schools (and Other SEND Settings)
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2017
Children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities), especially those in special schools, often experience grief at a much younger age than others, as some of their peers are more likely to have life-limiting medical conditions. Yet many adults do not know the best way to support a grieving...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2013
This volume focuses on evidence-based practices (EBPs) , supported, sound research studies documenting their effectiveness with a target population. As such, EBPs have significant potential to improve the outcomes of learners with learning and behavioral disorders. However, a number of obstacles exist...
by Tania Hernandez
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2015
Tania Hernandez has written a book for teachers, parents and all those who care about teaching. Teaching as a calling—teaching in all its forms—is celebrated. Her writing values what lies at the core of teaching and learning—a vibrant reminder to see learners as people. Lisa Graves MD CCFP FCFP...
Working with Parents
A Guide for Education Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2008
'This book would be excellent for anyone thinking of taking on the role of home/support worker or someone already in this post who would like to refresh their ideas and views. The book would also be of interest to those who want further insight into the complex role of the home/support worker' - Nasen's...
Special Needs in the Early Years
Partnership and Participation
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2017
Fully up to date with the SEND Code of Practice this book explores all the key contemporary issues relevant to supporting children with special needs in an early years context. Combining theory with practice, it demonstrates how to ensure children’s individual needs are at the heart of early years...
Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Written by experts in special education and psychology, this user-friendly resource summarizes current research and presents a comprehensive overview of how to teach students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The authors discuss intervention strategies for implementing effective educational programs...
Talkabout Sex and Relationships 2
A Sex Education Programme
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2018
Talkabout Sex & Relationships 2 is a comprehensive toolkit for all therapists, educators and support staff who deliver sex 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 abilities.
The...
Achieving Speech and Language Targets
A Resource for Individual Education Planning
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2017
"Achieving Speech & Language Targets" is a practical resource book for Special Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), teachers, teaching assistants and speech & language therapists who are working with children who have significant language delay and who are in their first year at school....