Brookes Publishing: 101 books
Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families
A Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support for Home and Community
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2017
The popular, research-based Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model is used in schools and childcare settings nationwide to address challenging behaviors in children with and without disabilities. Now, with the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) model in this accessible guidebook, you can use...
by June E. Downing Ph.D., Amy Hanreddy, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2015
How can educators and therapists support effective communication for students with severe and multiple disabilities? Today's best research and strategies are in the NEW third edition of this trusted textbook and teaching guide. Current and future education professionals will get up-to-date information...
Let's Talk
Navigating Communication Services and Supports for Your Young Child with Autism
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2015
Communication is often a parent's number-one concern when a young child is diagnosed with autism. With so many interventions available, how can families be sure they're choosing the best option for their child? This accessible, straightforward book gives you the practical knowledge that you need to...
Dyslexia and Neuroscience
The Geschwind-Galaburda Hypothesis 30 Years Later
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2017
Thirty years ago, the groundbreaking Geschwind-Galaburda hypothesis defined the field of dyslexia, revealing and analyzing the complex associations among brain development, hormones, immune activity, and brain lateralization. This important volume revisits the hypothesis three decades later and explores...
Teaching Reading and Writing
Improving Instruction and Student Achievement
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2014
What's the connection between reading and writing, and how should they be taught—both together and separately? Discover the answers in this cutting-edge research volume, ideal for use as a graduate-level text or a trusted professional reference. Featuring groundbreaking contributions from a who's...
by Margaret E. King-Sears Ph.D., Rachel Janney Ph.D., Martha E. Snell Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: May 6, 2015
Collaborative teaming is the glue that holds an inclusive school together. But most educators don't get explicit training on teamwork skills—and that's why you need the new third edition of this popular how-to book. Packed with practical tips, tools, and vignettes, Collaborative Teaming shows your...
Family-Centered Early Intervention
Supporting Infants and Toddlers in Natural Environments
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2015
Aligned with DEC recommended practices and CEC standards!
A must for future early interventionists, this introductory text prepares professionals to support infants and toddlers with special needs and their families—and address the OSEP child outcomes so critical to a program's success. Focusing...
Behavior Support for Students with ASD
Practical Help for 10 Common Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2018
When students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) engage in challenging behavior, how can teachers best respond? This practical guidebook shows you how to address ten of the most common classroom behavior challenges—from following directions to handling transitions—with skill, insight, and compassion.
You'll...
Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities
A Path to Pride and Success
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2016
How can you empower students with invisible disabilities to manage their challenges, accept and advocate for themselves, and reach their goals and dreams? This guidebook has inspiring and informative answers. Told with the authentic voices of adults with hidden disabilities, this encouraging, eye-opening...
The Project Approach for All Learners
A Hands-On Guide for Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2018
Includes a complete package of training and implementation materials!
A proven and popular teaching method, the Project Approach engages the natural curiosity of children through in-depth investigations of topics that capture their interest. Now there's a guidebook that helps you use this child-centered...
by Sheri Berkeley, Ph.D., Ana Taboada Barber
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2015
With 8 million students in Grades 4–12 struggling to read on grade level, effective comprehension instruction is a top priority for middle and high school teachers. This teacher-friendly supplemental textbook fully prepares current and future educators to help all students "read to learn."...
by Julie Causton Ph.D., Chelsea Tracy-Bronson, M.A.
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2014
A great occupational therapist is a key success factor in your inclusive school—OTs are on the front lines every day, making critical decisions that help students access the curriculum and fully participate. This is the friendly, down-to-earth survival guide OTs need to deliver their important services...
Supporting Students with Emotional and Behavioral Problems
Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2016
Severe social, emotional, and behavioral challenges can be major obstacles to your students' academic success. Break down those barriers with the research-based interventions in this book, your guide to addressing serious problem behaviors in K-12 classrooms. Aligned with recommended practices for schoolwide...
The Preschool Inclusion Toolbox
How to Build and Lead a High-Quality Program
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2015
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Inclusion is clearly related to better outcomes for young children—but reports from the US Department of Education show the practice has grown by just 5% over the past 27 years. This is the how-to book preschool administrators, school district leaders, child care directors,...