Disabilities Education

The Asperger's syndrome bible for parents and professionals, newly updated with an introduction explaining the DSM-5. The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). Now including a new introduction explaining the impact of DSM-5 on the diagnosis and approach to AS, it brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

The Unteachables examines the overrepresentation of Black students in special education over the course of the twentieth century. As African American children integrated predominantly white schools, many were disproportionately labeled educable mentally retarded (EMR), learning disabled (LD), and emotionally behavioral disordered (EBD). Keith A. Mayes charts the evolution of disability categories and how these labels kept Black learners segregated in American classrooms.

Straightforward guide to understanding PDA for anyone needing an overview of the condition. Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) is a developmental disorder that is being increasingly recognised as part of the autism spectrum. The main characteristic is a continued resistance to the ordinary demands of life through strategies of social manipulation, which originates from an anxiety-driven need to be in control.

If you’re ready to shift your perspective and redefine dyslexia into a pathway for your child to thrive—free from the tears and frustration of conventional methods—this is where the journey begins. Does it feel impossible to explain dyslexia to others, even though you see your child’s brilliance? Are you tired of watching their confidence fade because traditional methods just don’t work for them? Are you frustrated by the lack of resources and understanding in schools for dyslexic learners?

Even if dyslexia has made reading a challenge for years, there’s a way forward. Does your child struggle with reading, leaving you feeling helpless and frustrated? Are you searching for an approach that builds confidence, not just basic skills? Do you want to turn their reading struggles into strengths—without the stress? You’re not alone. Many parents face the same concerns, wondering how to best support their child’s learning journey.

Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done - whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed" and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated.

What happens to autistic children when they become autistic adults? Building on the success of the Amazon best-seller Autistics on Autism: Stories You Need To Hear About What Helped Them While Growing Up And Pursuing Their Dreams, which topped the charts for Special Needs Parenting, Autistics on Autism: The Next Chapter delves deeper into the lives of autistic adults, featuring more than 75 new stories from autistic individuals within our community. This edition shines a spotlight on their experiences, exploring topics, in part, including their journeys from adolescence to adulthood. Edited...

Imagine that it is your responsibility to treat a mentally-ill child based solely on your perception. Imagine being allowed to mess up under the guise of psychology being an imperfect science. Can someone be disabled because of an inevitable mental illness, or is this person just a product of a flawed system that is still trying to figure out solutions? The safety of being in control with no repercussions often leads to impulsive decision-making and a lack of accountability. The phrase “perception is reality” has done more harm than good for our society. *********** “Talented artist ...

If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills - the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions.

This book is the culmination of a lifetime of love and lessons that have shaped my personal journey from a young man in crisis to a champion for children. There were critical moments in my story where self-appointed “Hope Dealers” like my mother, Alice Lovelace, and my educator, Dr. Lorraine Wilson, intervened in my projected course to failure. The lessons I learned from them became the foundation of my own work with and for young people facing challenges that they often did not believe they can face alone: hopelessness, shame, disability, tragic home life, generally summed up as the ...

Lost and Found is a follow-up to Dr. Ross Greene's landmark works, The Explosive Child and Lost at School, providing educators with highly practical, explicit guidance on implementing his Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) Problem Solving model with behaviorally-challenging students. While the first two books described Dr. Greene's positive, constructive approach and described implementation on a macro level, this useful guide provides the details of hands-on CPS implementation by those who interact with these children every day.

Do you ever feel like you are being pulled in two different directions with your child's education? Maybe your child is currently being included in the general education program at their school, despite having unique and specific needs due to their disability. Perhaps you are desperate to ensure that your child has access to the very best educational experience they can possibly have. Maybe you are keen to be a more effective partner in your child's education, without feeling overwhelmed with all of the other things you have going on in your life.

In From Behaving to Belonging: : The Inclusive Art of Supporting Students Who Challenge Us, Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod detail how teachers can shift from a behavior management mindset (that punishes students for bad behavior or rewards students for good or compliant behavior) to an approach that supports all students—even the most challenging ones—with kindness, creativity, acceptance, and love.

With over 70 combined years in teaching, administration, and as a child psychologist, the authors (Drs. Brenner and Oster) want to share their experiences and insights to help parents become accomplished advocates for their children in the school system. This educational guide will help the reader develop an awareness of how to assist struggling children in school, and how parents can assist their children by becoming aware of their students worries and learning styles. They will show you how to advocate for your children by cooperating with their teachers and educational teams to make an ...

In this galvanizing audiobook for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue - childhood trauma - and its profound effect on learning and teaching.

Keeping students with ADHD focused and engaged can be a daily struggle. From the fidgeter who can't seem to sit still to the daydreamer who frequently gets lost in their mind, it can feel like you are fighting a losing battle with the ongoing disruptions caused by ADHD. Written by the well-established author and special education teacher, Richard Bass, A Teacher's Guide to Managing ADHD in the Classroom promises to deliver a roadmap for success that goes beyond generic advice.

Imagine having a psychologist available to help you understand some of your more challenging students. Maybe you have a child with ADHD or autism in your class. You want to understand what's going on with them, without having to read a textbook. You want to know some approaches that work, and maybe find out if you're doing something wrong. And if you could get a glimpse of how that child sees things, you could know better how to reach them. Letter to My Teacher was written with the classroom teacher in mind.With compassion and respect for both teacher and child, a school psychologist offers...

John Robison argues that Asperger's is about difference, not disability. In this book he offers stories from his own life and from the lives of other Aspergians to give the reader a window into the Aspergian mind. Equally important, he offers practical advice - to Aspergians, their parents, and educators - on how Asperians can improve the weak communication and social skills that keep them from taking full advantage of, or even recognizing, their often remarkable gifts.

All children have passions, talents, and interests that can be promoted and developed, supporting their achievement and wellbeing. In this book, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how to shift their mindset from focusing on deficits to tapping into a child's strengths.

Learning Outside the Lines is written by two such "academic failures" - that is, two academic failures who graduated from Brown University at the top of their class. Jonathan Mooney and David Cole teach you how to take control of your education and find true success - and they offer all the reasons why you should persevere. Witty, bold, and disarmingly honest, Learning Outside the Lines takes you on a journey toward personal empowerment and profound educational change, proving once again that rules sometimes need to be broken.