Disabilities Education

Music for All: Activities for Every Classroom is a collection of music activities aimed to enhance all music classrooms. With over 200 activities, it will provide a plethora of tools for educators just beginning their careers, as well as providing seasoned teachers with an array of new avenues to explore. This resource has been specifically developed to support the learning of students of varying cognitive abilities; allowing music teachers to reach every student within their classroom. Every activity is easily adaptable, which enables teachers to differentiate each activity to fit the ...

Sabine Heinlein spent almost a year reporting at "The Farm", a program for mental patients at the notorious Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens. Originally designed to teach its "members" confidence and skills by caring for animals and plants, the Farm had long become a dysfunctional hoarder's den. The patients sat idly on chairs in a grimy dayroom filled with the therapist's "collectibles" and garbage.

Supporting kids with challenging behaviours can be difficult – but change the narrative, and you may be surprised. Most children will behave in challenging ways at some point, but persistent and difficult-to-deal-with behaviours can have a negative impact on relationships and learning. For educators, health professionals and caregivers who find traditional methods of behaviour management ineffective, Challenging the Story offers a fresh perspective and actionable strategies for positive change.

This handbook covers in its entirety the benefits of social skills coaching, which is a one-on-one skills-based training that addresses an individual's specific difficulties in navigating his/her social environment. Social skills coaching helps develop an individual's ability to more effectively communicate with others.

Individuals with Asperger's syndrome often possess a range of unique strengths that can be harnessed effectively in various contexts, particularly when it comes to goal-setting. These strengths can serve as a solid foundation for personal development and achievement. Understanding and recognizing these attributes is essential for parents, caregivers, and teachers who aim to support individuals with Asperger’s in reaching their full potential.

Explore deeply into the world of Special Education with this comprehensive book that delves into the complexities of the educational needs of students with disabilities. With a meticulously researched approach, this guide offers valuable insights into effective strategies to promote truly inclusive education. Learn innovative pedagogical practices, curriculum adaptations, and how to create a school environment that values diversity.

Normal isn't anything more than a setting on the washing machine.... When Sophie was born, she was a beautiful, happy, normal baby girl. There was nothing different about her at all. In fact, the pediatrician mentioned how social she was. However, between Sophie's first and second birthdays, things began to change. Her language stopped developing; she was hardly speaking at all. She didn't seem to notice when someone entered a room. She no longer wanted to play with her friends. Something was different about Sophie, but no one could tell us exactly what it was. Though she seemed to have ...

In Voice, Adam Pottle explores the crucial role deafness has played in the growth of his imagination and in doing so presents a unique perspective on a writer's development. Born deaf in both ears, Pottle recounts what it was like growing up in a world of muted sound, and how his deafness has influenced virtually everything about his writing, from his use of language to character and plot choices.

En vérité, la plupart des nouvelles mères ne sont pas sûres d'avoir les compétences nécessaires pour éduquer leurs enfants. Mais au moment de la naissance de votre enfant, ses yeux s'ouvriront, et il commencera à absorber les riches stimuli de notre monde. À cet instant, chaque mère doit devenir une enseignante. L'éducation aura lieu dans votre foyer, que vous choisissiez ou non d'apprendre le "homeschooling".

Vous vous sentez épuisé dans votre travail ? Vos élèves vous mènent la vie dure ? Vous avez du mal à vous lever le matin parce que vous avez peur de la vie scolaire ? Alors ce livre peut vous aider. Le métier d'enseignant n'est pas facile. Les perturbations et les élèves provocateurs peuvent rendre votre vie quotidienne à l'école beaucoup plus difficile et vous faire perdre tout plaisir à enseigner. Le risque d'épuisement professionnel ne doit pas être sous-estimé, en particulier dans ce domaine. Vous en êtes peut-être déjà à un point où vous envisagez de jeter l'éponge.

In this short and simple guide, you will learn more about the qualities of a gifted person. These attributes typically already show in a man or woman’s childhood, and the developmental stages in which they grow. When you want to understand your highly intelligent child, it’s easy to brush off the problems that come with them, such as overexcitement, sensitiveness, and being picky or easily bored. These things all come with such intelligence, which is based on a neuroscientific approach to the high-speed thinkers among us.

Ever wonder what it was like to be a child with Asperger’s syndrome? Whether you or a friend has been diagnosed, this all-new interactive book is an excellent resource to understand what life with Asperger’s is like. Explore life through the eyes of a child with Asperger’s. Mason tries to understand the world around him and finds his own self worth in being different. Great book for encouraging self-esteem development and for education of peers.

Lautaro es un niño con autismo. Este libro cuenta su historia y la de su madre, quien la escribe, embarcada en la aventura del título. Una aventura que le exige sincerar lo difícil que resulta acompañar las horas de un niño como Lautaro, que no tiene lenguaje verbal, que casi no duerme. Lo duro de aceptar que su condición lo acompañará toda su vida y que los desafíos que deberá enfrentar su hijo son muy duros.

This guide is a must listening material for any black man or woman even thinking about a career in construction. This guide will also be extremely helpful for any carpenter or minority who wants to excel in the field of construction and has bigger aspirations than just digging trenches or cleaning up construction sites. The construction industry is dynamic and exciting and has plenty of opportunities to earn a good living. Unfortunately, the playing field is not always fair for people of color or minorities who would like to enter this field.

The journey of learning with a learning disability can be unique and challenging, but it is also filled with endless opportunities for growth and success. In this book, we will explore the best ways to nurture learning abilities in kids with learning disabilities, all presented in a kid-friendly and engaging manner. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this guide will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and resources to help children with learning disabilities thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Este volume convida os educadores a conhecerem um pouco mais sobre a Educação Integral e suas potencialidades. Trata-se de um estudo voltado para identificar as diferentes possibilidades da Educação Integral como proposta educativa que visa a formação e o desenvolvimento de todas as dimensões dos sujeitos. A Educação Integral pode ser compreendida como o compromisso de construir uma educação de qualidade, formando sujeitos plenos para o exercício do seu papel na sociedade. Não é considerada uma metodologia, tão pouco uma modalidade de educação.

فإذا كان طفلك ذو معدّل ذكاء منخفض أو كنت تشك بذلك فهذا الكتاب سيعلّمك كيفية التأكد من نسبة ذكاءه عن طريق بعض الأسئلة والاختبارات كما يشرح لك بشكل سلس ومريح الطريقة الأمثل للتعامل مع الطفل محدود الذكاء والأهم من ذلك كيف تنّمي مواهبه وترفع من نسبة الذكاء لديه.

Entre ellos, algunos de los más importantes son el de estimular las funciones cognoscitivas (el conocer), especialmente buscando desarrollar su capacidad de atención.

Stress Relief, Networking, and Advocacy for the Puzzled Parent offers some great insight into the world of stress that comes with being a parent or caregiver to a child with autism. It also covers the stress that the child goes through. This book is extremely raw and real - diving head on into the hard pressed topics of communication, self-guilt, bullying, and parent-shaming.

Money, greed, and arrogance - that's what now characterizes the standardized testing business in the United States. The United States Department of Education (USED), with its deep pockets and an alliance with testing and publishing houses, print and digital media, and universities, has created an "institutionalization of testing" scheme that guarantees an obscene profit for each of these entities.