Developmental Disabilities

Esta obra brinda una guía para padres y maestros sobre cómo lidiar con situaciones cotidianas que se dan en la interacción con los pequeños. En este manual, el psicólogo educativo Miguel Rodríguez, a partir de su experiencia con múltiples casos, responde a la necesidad de padres y maestros de contar con herramientas eficaces para educar a niños con este déficit, con cariño y alegría.

A dramatic and remarkable narrative of an extraordinary teacher's determination, from the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers The Tiger's Child and One Child. Torey Hayden faced six emotionally troubled kids no other teacher could handle - three recent arrivals from battle-torn Northern Ireland, badly traumatized by the horrors of war; an eleven-year-old boy, who only knew life inside an institution; an excitable girl, aggressive and sexually precocious at the age of eight; and seven-year-old Leslie, perhaps the most hopeless of all, unresponsive and unable to speak.

Many parents and families experience deep sadness, fear, and worry after their child has been diagnosed with a developmental disability. If this is you, you are not alone. As you think about how life is now different for your child, it’s natural to have feelings of concern because you want to see your child thrive.

A Lifeline for Families. A Handbook for Advocates. A Call to Action. Advocating for Loved Ones with IDD in Texas is a practical, empowering, and deeply personal guide for families, caregivers, educators, and allies who are committed to standing up for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Written by a seasoned educator, coach, and lifelong advocate with firsthand experience, this book delivers clear, compassionate insight into navigating both state and federal systems—without the legal jargon or red tape. Originally written in 2012 and fully updated in 2025, ...