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Effective School Interventions: Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Student Outcomes
by Matthew K. Burns T. Chris Riley-Tillman Natalie RathvonThis indispensable course text and practitioner resource, now fully revised, has helped tens of thousands of readers implement evidence-based interventions to improve students' academic achievement and behavior in PreK–12. The volume presents best-practice guidelines and step-by-step procedures for 83 interventions that can easily be implemented by teachers and other school-based professionals. It is a go-to book for those working in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) or response-to-intervention (RTI) framework. User-friendly features include recommended print and online resources and 10 reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition: *Updated throughout to reflect current research-based best practices. *20 new interventions. *Chapter on important skills for intervention success. *The intensity of each intervention (classwide, small-group, and/or individual) is now specified. *Behavior chapter has been reorganized for easier use. *Downloadable reproducible tools.
Emotional and Behavioral Problems of Young Children, Second Edition: Effective Interventions in the Preschool and Kindergarten Years
by Gretchen Gimpel Peacock Jessica Malmberg Melissa L. HollandPresenting interventions that are practical, effective, and easy to implement in educational and clinical settings, this book addresses the most frequently encountered emotional and behavioral problems in 3- to 6-year-olds. Strategies for collaborating with parents are emphasized. Practitioners are taken step by step through assessing and treating conduct problems, anxiety and other internalizing problems, toileting difficulties, picky eating and related concerns, and sleep problems. User-friendly features include 36 reproducible parent handouts, assessment forms, and other clinical tools; the print book has a large-size format with lay-flat binding for easy photocopying. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series. New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of research advances, plus new assessments and interventions. *Updated for DSM-5. *Chapter on intervention within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). *Chapter on referral procedures for complex problems. *Mindfulness techniques for both parents and children. *Cutting-edge ways to use acceptance and commitment therapy principles and motivational interviewing with parents. *23 new or revised reproducible tools.
The Emotional Compass: How to Think Better about Your Feelings
by Ilse Sand'Feelings are something we have, not something we are.' Revealing the complexity of emotions such as happiness, anger, fear, and jealousy, and how these are based on our perception of other people, Ilse Sand offers her professional wisdom on the psychology of feelings. Establishing that emotions are not always as appropriate as they first appear to be, the book encourages you to take a closer look at why you are feeling certain things, and how you can change how you feel. Especially written for highly sensitive people, guidance is included on how to identify the vulnerable feelings that often underlie our more volatile emotional states, and practical activities are suggested to help to embrace or reject sadness, delay impulsive actions, and allow yourself to be happy. Drawing on real-life examples throughout, the book offers you the means to improve your understanding of not only your own emotions and emotional actions, but those of others. The book will be immensely useful not only to people who feel things strongly, but to those who have trouble understanding or interpreting emotions and how to respond to the feelings they provoke.
Empowering Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
by Amanda Webster Joy Cumming Susannah RowlandThis book presents an international research-based framework that has empowered parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to become critical decision makers to actively guide their child's learning and self-advocacy. Parents can use this framework to identify their child's vision and dreams, and to work with educators and service providers to establish specific learning goals and to implement effective interventions and programs that enable their child to achieve those goals and realise their vision for the future. The book begins by reviewing available research on evidence-based practice for children with ASD and outlining the Cycle of Learning decision-making framework for parents and professionals. Throughout the remainder of the book, case studies are presented to illustrate the ways in which different parents have successfully utilised this framework to develop effective plans for their child and to advocate for learning and education programs for both their child and other children with ASD in school and community settings. In addition, it highlights concrete examples of how parents have used the framework to empower their children with ASD to develop their self-awareness and self-determination, and to be able to self-advocate as they move through adolescence and into adult life.
Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities
by Vee P. Prasher Mike KerrThis second edition of a successful book provides updated clinical and research knowledge, including information on the licensing of new antiepileptic drugs. All chapters are updated to reflect present accepted practice. New chapters highlighting the importance of the genetic aspects of epilepsy, nonpharmacological treatments, and the impact of epilepsy on families and carers have been added. Ongoing developments in the general population, which will more likely than not become relevant to the intellectually disabled population, are discussed. The impact of epilepsy on the person themselves and their carers is acknowledged, and person-centred treatment programs with a multifaceted team approach are proposed. This book is aimed at physicians and residents in neurology and pediatrics, as well as other practitioners working with this population, such as neuropsychologists. Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities, Second Edition is recommended reading for all those caring for this important group of individuals.
The Essential Guide to Safe Travel-Training for Children with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
by Martha D'Avigdor Lizzie D'Avigdor Dr Mike Steer Dr Dr Desirée GallimoreFor those growing up with an intellectual disability or autism, comfortable, safe and independent travel will prove an invaluable life skill. The key to pursuing fulfilling work and leisure activities and developing as an individual, it also brings a liberating level of self-sufficiency and reassurance of equality within society. Arriving at this goal can be daunting. Dr Gallimore's straightforward five-step system will guide parents and professionals through successful training for children of any age and ability. Focusing on understanding each child's individual goals and challenges, it gives you the 'ingredients' needed to fully prepare for each journey in advance, and shows how to judge when to step back and let the child progress alone. Addressing specific fears and obstacles that make travel difficult for children with learning difficulties, it sets out all the precautions necessary to safeguard children and others as they learn to reach their chosen destinations. Clear-cut and far-reaching, this book is enriched by Dr Gallimore's extensive experience as a psychologist, mobility specialist and travel-trainer. It is a heartening resource and will be necessary reading for anyone working with a child to get them on their path to independent travel.
The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom (The Essentials Series)
by Pamela BrillanteChances are, at some point in your early childhood career, you will work with children who have, or might have, a developmental delay or disability, along with their families. This book offers essential information about disabilities and how they impact young children’s learning and development. More than that, it encourages you to go beyond a child’s disability label to see her strengths, needs, interests, and preferences and to figure out how best to support those in the classroom, just as you do for any other child. Regardless of medical diagnoses or individual challenges, children with disabilities are first and foremost children. This book is a resource for early childhood educators and preservice teachers who work or will work with children birth through age 8 who have developmental delays or disabilities. Program directors and administrators as well as providers of physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy will also find the information in this book useful as they work with teachers and families to help children become active participants in their environments and master a variety of skills. This book will help you understand more about disabilities and their implications for children and families, and this knowledge, along with your understanding of children in general, will help you recognize and rebut inaccurate or harmful stereotypes and attitudes about individuals with disabilities.
Exceptional Children: An Introduction To Special Education (Eleventh Edition)
by William L. HewardThis package includes the REVEL(tm) access card and loose-leaf version. REVEL is Pearson's newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, REVEL replaces the textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Informed by extensive research on how people read, think, and learn, REVEL is an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience--for less than the cost of a traditional textbook. An informative, accessible, and interesting introduction to the ongoing story of special education. Special education is an ongoing story of people-of exceptional children, of the families of children with special needs, and of the teachers who work with them. Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education focuses on 15 experienced teachers to give readers first-person insight into this diverse field. It also details, step-by-step, how special educators use highly effective, research-based practices to promote student achievement in their classrooms. The Eleventh Edition includes new information that reflects the current professional practices, trends, and research that define the exciting and ever-evolving field of special education. NOTE: Before purchasing, check with your instructor to ensure you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's products exist for each title*, and registrations are not transferable. In addition to the access card included in this package, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use REVEL. Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access code for REVEL may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase. 0134027116 / 9780134027111 REVEL for Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education with Loose-Leaf Version Package consists of: 013420140X / 9780134201405 Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education, Loose-Leaf Version 0134303288 / 9780134303284 REVEL for Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education -- Access Card * REVEL features such as embedded videos, exercises, and quizzes are only available in the REVEL format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads.
Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: A Young Man's Voice from the Silence of Autism
by David Mitchell Ka Yoshida Naoki HigashidaA story never before told and a memoir to help change our understanding of the world around us, 13-year-old Naoki Higashida's astonishing, empathetic book takes us into the mind of a boy with severe autism. With an introduction by David Mitchell, author of the global phenomenon, Cloud Atlas, and translated by his wife, KA Yoshida.Naoki Higashida was only a middle-schooler when he began to write The Reason I Jump. Autistic and with very low verbal fluency, Naoki used an alphabet grid to painstakingly spell out his answers to the questions he imagines others most often wonder about him: why do you talk so loud? Is it true you hate being touched? Would you like to be normal? The result is an inspiring, attitude-transforming book that will be embraced by anyone interested in understanding their fellow human beings, and by parents, caregivers, teachers, and friends of autistic children. Naoki examines issues as diverse and complex as self-harm, perceptions of time and beauty, and the challenges of communication, and in doing so, discredits the popular belief that autistic people are anti-social loners who lack empathy. This book is mesmerizing proof that inside an autistic body is a mind as subtle, curious, and caring as anyone else's.
Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: A Young Man's Voice from the Silence of Autism
by David Mitchell Naoki Higashida Ka YoshidaFrom the author of the bestselling The Reason I Jump, an extraordinary self-portrait of life as a young adult with autism Naoki Higashida was only thirteen when he wrote The Reason I Jump, a revelatory account of autism from the inside by a nonverbal Japanese child, which became an international success. Now he shares his thoughts and experiences as a twenty-four-year-old man living each day with severe autism. In short, powerful chapters, Higashida explores school memories, family relationships, the exhilaration of travel, and the difficulties of speech. He also allows readers to experience profound moments we take for granted, like the thought-steps necessary for him to register that it’s raining outside. Acutely aware of how strange his behavior can appear to others, he aims throughout to foster a better understanding of autism and to encourage society to see people with disabilities as people, not as problems. With an introduction by bestselling novelist David Mitchell, Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 also includes a dreamlike short story Higashida wrote especially for this edition. Both moving and of practical use, this book opens a window into the mind of an inspiring young man who meets every challenge with tenacity and good humor. However often he falls down, he always gets back up.Advance praise for Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8“Vibrant . . . In Mitchell and Yoshida’s deft translation, Higashida conveys this isolating mindset and his yearnings for connection and self-expression, in direct, evocative prose—his compulsive, restless motion, he writes, is ‘instinctual, like a wild animal running over a wide plain’—that provides readers with a window into a previously unknowable world.”—Publishers Weekly “Illuminating . . . Autism is a mysterious neurological condition. . . . Higashida gives us a thoughtful view of the art of living well in its shadow.”—Kirkus Reviews “Readers will find this older Higashida not only eloquent and thoughtful, but also wise, measured and, most of all, kind.”—BookPage“This book is essential reading for parents and teachers of those with autism who remain nonverbal.”—Temple Grandin, author of The Autistic Brain and Thinking in Pictures“Compelling insight on every single page, gently challenging assumptions you didn’t even know you held on how others ‘should’ process the social and physical environments around us.”—Ellen Notbohm, author of Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
The Fantasy of Disability: Images of Loss in Popular Culture (Interdisciplinary Disability Studies)
by Jeffrey PrestonWhat are the unconscious fantasies circulating in representations of disability? What role do these fantasies play in defining the condition of disability? What can these fantasies teach us about human vulnerability writ large? The Fantasy of Disability explores how popular culture texts, such as Degrassi: The Next Generation and Glee, fantasize about what life with a physical disability must be like, while at the same time exerting tremendous pressure on disabled individuals to conform their identity and behaviour to fit within the margins of these societally perpetuated archetypes. Rather than merely engaging with how disability is represented, though, this text investigates how representations of disability reveal their nondisabled producers to be perpetually anxious subjects, doomed to fear not just the disabled subject but the very reality of disability lurking within. Situated at the nexus of disability studies, media studies and psychology, this text presents an innovative way of analyzing representations of disability in popular culture, inverting the psychoanalytic gaze back upon the nondisabled to investigate how disability can become a lens through which to interrogate the normate subject.
Far from the Tree: Young Adult Edition--How Children and Their Parents Learn to Accept One Another . . . Our Differences Unite Us
by Andrew Solomon Laurie CalkhovenFrom New York Times bestselling author Andrew Solomon comes a stunning, poignant, and affecting young adult edition of his award-winning masterpiece, Far From the Tree, which explores the impact of extreme differences between parents and children.The old adage says that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, meaning that children usually resemble their parents. But what happens when the apples fall somewhere else—sometimes a couple of orchards away, sometimes on the other side of the world? In this young adult edition, Andrew Solomon profiles how families accommodate children who have a variety of differences: families of people who are deaf, who are dwarfs, who have Down syndrome, who have autism, who have schizophrenia, who have multiple severe disabilities, who are prodigies, who commit crimes, and more. Elegantly reported by a spectacularly original and compassionate thinker, Far From the Tree explores how people who love each other must struggle to accept each other—a theme in every family’s life. The New York Times calls the adult edition a “wise and beautiful” volume, that “will shake up your preconceptions and leave you in a better place.”
Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD That Restores Attention, Minimizes Hyperactivity, and Helps Eliminate Drug Side Effects
by James Greenblatt Bill GottliebDISCOVER THE ADHD SOLUTION FOR YOUR CHILDDr. James Greenblatt has seen thousands of children and adults struggling with the symptoms of ADHD – hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsiveness, and often irritability and combativeness. Rather than simply prescribing medication for their ADHD symptoms, he tailors remedies to his patients’ individual needs, detecting and treating the underlying causes of the disorder. Finally Focused provides proven natural and medical methods to easily treat problems such as nutritional deficiencies or excesses, dysbiosis (a microbial imbalance inside the body), sleeping difficulties, and food allergies, all of which surprisingly can cause or worsen the symptoms of ADHD. Using Dr. Greenblatt’s effective Plus-Minus Healing Plan, parents will first understand the reasons behind their child's symptoms, and then be able to eliminate them by addressing the child’s unique pattern of biological weakness. Adults with ADHD can do the same for themselves. And if conventional medication is still necessary, this integrative approach will minimize or even eliminate troublesome side effects. Using Dr. Greenblatt’s expert advice, millions of children and adults with ADHD finally will get the help they need to achieve true wellness.
Finders Keepers
by Andrea Spalding1996 Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize — Shortlisted 1996 Violet Downey IODE Book Award — Shortlisted 1997 Silver Birch Award — Shortlisted It all started with an ancient arrowhead in an Alberta field. While walking through a field, Danny finds an 8,000-year-old arrowhead. After he shows his friend Joshua, who lives on the Peigan reserve at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, the two go on buffalo hunts, powwows, archaeological digs, and break in to the local museum. Grappling with dyslexia and unsure of his place in the world, Danny follows the arrowhead into a distant past and back again as he learns about himself and the people who came before him.
First Class Support for College Students on the Autism Spectrum: Practical Advice for College Counselors and Educators
by Michael W. DugganCollege students with autism can face many difficulties during the transition from high school to further education and beyond. Highlighting the various everyday issues that may arise, this book shares practical advice for supporting students on the autism spectrum and helping them to succeed not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. From supporting students with their relationships, to dealing with anxiety and managing independent living, this book covers a breadth of topics. It considers the impact of teaching expectations in higher learning on general adult life, and how to counsel students with autism on academic issues. The author also examines his many years of experience as a community college counselor, sharing the mistakes he has made and the lessons learned, to outline what makes a good counselor and how to take specific steps to ensure success for students with autism in all aspects of college life.
Five Chapter Books 1: Decodable Books for Phonics Readers and Dyslexia/Dyslexic Learners (DOG ON A LOG Chapter Book Collection #Volume 1)
by Pamela BrookesDecodable Chapter Books for Phonics Readers and folks with a Dyslexic Learning Style <P><P>This collection is the five books in Step 1 of the DOG ON A LOG Chapter book series. <P><P>The books are: The Dog On The Log</br> The Pig Hat</br> Chad The Cat</br> Zip The Bug</br> The Fish and The Pig <P><P>Individual books can also be purchased separately. <P><P>Sight Words:</br> a, are, be, does, go, goes, has, he, her, his, into, is, like, my, of, OK, says, see, she, the, they, to, want, you <P><P>Each book has about 260 to 470 total words <P><P>These are Step 1 Chapter books. <P><P>The DOG ON A LOG Books series are for phonics readers and folks with a dyslexic learning style. The words used reflect the inclusion of 1 to 3 new phonics rules in each step. There are five books at each step. <P><P>The chapter books are written in a chapter format with one picture in most chapters. They are longer, have more detail, and sometimes offer more complexity than the Let’s GO! Books. They’re great for practicing known and new phonics rules. They’re also just fun reading. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Let’s GO! Books are shorter versions of DOG ON A LOG Chapter books. Let’s GO! books tell the same stories with about 8 pictures and only a few sentences per page. They’re perfect as an introduction to the new phonics rules or simply for fun reading for younger kids. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Phonics Progression <P><P>Step 1: Consonants, primary sounds Short vowels Digraphs: ch, sh, th, wh, ck 2 and 3 sound words Possessive ‘s <P><P>Step 2: Bonus letters (f, l, s, z after short vowel) “all” –s suffix <P><P>Step 3: ang, ing, ong, ung, ank, ink, onk, unk <P><P>Step 4: Consonant Blends to make 4 sound words 3 and 4 sound words ending in –lk, -sk <P><P>Step 5: Digraph blends –nch to make 3 and 4 sound words Silent e, including "-ke" <P><P>Step 6: ild, old, olt, ind, ost <P><P>Step 7: 5 sounds in a closed syllable word plus suffix -s (crunch, slumps) 3 letter blends and up to 6 sounds in a closed syllable word (script, spring) <P><P>Step 8: Two syllable words with 2 closed syllables, not blends (sunset, chicken, unfit) <P><P>WATCH FOR MORE STEPS AND BOOKS COMING SOON <P><P>For information on upcoming books see dogonalogbooks.com or visit our Facebook page.
Five Chapter Books 2: Decodable Books for Phonics Readers and Dyslexia/Dyslexic Learners (DOG ON A LOG Chapter Book Collections #Volume 2)
by Pamela BrookesDecodable Chapter Books for Phonics Readers and folks with a Dyslexic Learning Style. <P><P>This collection is the five books in Step 2 of the DOG ON A LOG Chapter book series. <P><P>The books are: <P><P>Mud On The Path</br> The Red Hen</br> The Hat And Bug Shop</br> Babs The ‘Bot</br> The Cub <P><P>Individual books can also be purchased separately. <P><P>Sight Words: </br> a, are, be, could, do, does, eggs, for, from, go, goes, has, have, he, her, here, his, I, into, is, like, likes, me, my, nest, of, OK, onto, or, puts, said, say, says, see, sees, she, should, the, they, to, want, wants, was, we, what, when, would, you, your <P><P>Each book has about 550 to 1,000 total words <P><P>These are Step 2 Chapter books. <P><P>The DOG ON A LOG Books series are for phonics readers and folks with a dyslexic learning style. The words used reflect the inclusion of 1 to 3 new phonics rules in each step. There are five books at each step. <P><P>The chapter books are written in a chapter format with one picture in most chapters. They are longer, have more detail, and sometimes offer more complexity than the Let’s GO! Books. They’re great for practicing known and new phonics rules. They’re also just fun reading. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Let’s GO! Books are shorter versions of DOG ON A LOG Chapter books. Let’s GO! books tell the same stories with about 8 pictures and only a few sentences per page. They’re perfect as an introduction to the new phonics rules or simply for fun reading for younger kids. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Phonics Progression <P><P>Step 1: Consonants, primary sounds Short vowels Digraphs: ch, sh, th, wh, ck 2 and 3 sound words Possessive ‘s <P><P>Step 2: Bonus letters (f, l, s, z after short vowel) “all” –s suffix <P><P>Step 3: ang, ing, ong, ung, ank, ink, onk, unk <P><P>Step 4: Consonant Blends to make 4 sound words 3 and 4 sound words ending in –lk, -sk <P><P>Step 5: Digraph blends –nch to make 3 and 4 sound words Silent e, including "-ke" <P><P>Step 6: ild, old, olt, ind, ost <P><P>Step 7: 5 sounds in a closed syllable word plus suffix -s (crunch, slumps) 3 letter blends and up to 6 sounds in a closed syllable word (script, spring) <P><P>Step 8: Two syllable words with 2 closed syllables, not blends (sunset, chicken, unfit) <P><P>WATCH FOR MORE STEPS AND BOOKS COMING SOON <P><P>For information on upcoming books see dogonalogbooks.com or visit our Facebook page.
Five Chapter Books 3: Decodable Books for Phonics Readers and Dyslexia/Dyslexic Learners (DOG ON A LOG Book Collections #Volume 3)
by Pamela BrookesDecodable Chapter Books for Phonics Readers and folks with a Dyslexic Learning Style <P><P>This collection is the five books in Step 3 of the DOG ON A LOG Chapter book series. <P><P>The books are: <P><P>Mr. Bing Has Hen Dots</br> The Junk Lot Cat</br> Bonk Punk Hot Rod</br> The Ship With Wings</br> The Sub In The Fish Tank <P><P>Individual books can also be purchased separately. <P><P>Sight Words: </br> a, are, as, be, could, do, does, for, from, go, goes, has, have, he, her, here, his, I, into, is, like, likes, me, Mr., Mrs., my, no, of, OK, or, put, puts, said, say, says, see, sees, she, should, the, their, there, they, to, want, wants, was, we, what, where, would, you, your <P><P>Each book has about 960 to 1,170 total words <P><P>These are Step 3 Chapter books. <P><P>The DOG ON A LOG Books series are for phonics readers and folks with a dyslexic learning style. The words used reflect the inclusion of 1 to 3 new phonics rules in each step. There are five books at each step. <P><P>The chapter books are written in a chapter format with one picture in most chapters. They are longer, have more detail, and sometimes offer more complexity than the Let’s GO! Books. They’re great for practicing known and new phonics rules. They’re also just fun reading. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Let’s GO! Books are shorter versions of DOG ON A LOG Chapter books. Let’s GO! books tell the same stories with about 8 pictures and only a few sentences per page. They’re perfect as an introduction to the new phonics rules or simply for fun reading for younger kids. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Phonics Progression <P><P>Step 1: Consonants, primary sounds Short vowels Digraphs: ch, sh, th, wh, ck 2 and 3 sound words Possessive ‘s <P><P>Step 2: Bonus letters (f, l, s, z after short vowel) “all” –s suffix <P><P>Step 3: ang, ing, ong, ung, ank, ink, onk, unk <P><P>Step 4: Consonant Blends to make 4 sound words 3 and 4 sound words ending in –lk, -sk <P><P>Step 5: Digraph blends –nch to make 3 and 4 sound words Silent e, including "-ke" <P><P>Step 6: ild, old, olt, ind, ost <P><P>Step 7: 5 sounds in a closed syllable word plus suffix -s (crunch, slumps) 3 letter blends and up to 6 sounds in a closed syllable word (script, spring) <P><P>Step 8: Two syllable words with 2 closed syllables, not blends (sunset, chicken, unfit) <P><P>WATCH FOR MORE STEPS AND BOOKS COMING SOON <P><P>For information on upcoming books see dogonalogbooks.com or visit our Facebook page.
Five Chapter Books 4: Decodable Books for Phonics Readers and Dyslexia/Dyslexic Learners (DOG ON A LOG Book Collections #Volume 4)
by Pamela Brookes<P><P>Decodable Chapter Books for Phonics Readers and folks with a Dyslexic Learning Style. <P><P>This collection is the five books in Step 4 of the DOG ON A LOG Chapter book series. <P><P>The books are: <P><P>The Push Truck</br> The Sand Hill</br> Lil Tilt And Mr. Ling</br> Musk Ox In The Tub</br> Trip To The Pond <P><P>Individual books can also be purchased separately. <P><P>Sight Words: </br> a, are, as, be, could, do, does, for, from, go, goes, has, have, he, her, here, his, I, into, is, like, likes, me, Mr., my, of, OK, or, push puts, said, saw. say, says, see, sees, she, should, the, there, they, to, want, wants, was, we, what, where, would, you, your <P><P>Each book has about 700 to 1,130 total words <P><P>These are Step 4 Chapter books. <P><P>The DOG ON A LOG Books series are for phonics readers and folks with a dyslexic learning style. The words used reflect the inclusion of 1 to 3 new phonics rules in each step. There are five books at each step. <P><P>The chapter books are written in a chapter format with one picture in most chapters. They are longer, have more detail, and sometimes offer more complexity than the Let’s GO! Books. They’re great for practicing known and new phonics rules. They’re also just fun reading. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Let’s GO! Books are shorter versions of DOG ON A LOG Chapter books. Let’s GO! books tell the same stories with about 8 pictures and only a few sentences per page. They’re perfect as an introduction to the new phonics rules or simply for fun reading for younger kids. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Phonics Progression <P><P>Step 1: Consonants, primary sounds Short vowels Digraphs: ch, sh, th, wh, ck 2 and 3 sound words Possessive ‘s <P><P>Step 2: Bonus letters (f, l, s, z after short vowel) “all” –s suffix <P><P>Step 3: ang, ing, ong, ung, ank, ink, onk, unk <P><P>Step 4: Consonant Blends to make 4 sound words 3 and 4 sound words ending in –lk, -sk <P><P>Step 5: Digraph blends –nch to make 3 and 4 sound words Silent e, including "-ke" <P><P>Step 6: ild, old, olt, ind, ost <P><P>Step 7: 5 sounds in a closed syllable word plus suffix -s (crunch, slumps) 3 letter blends and up to 6 sounds in a closed syllable word (script, spring) <P><P>Step 8: Two syllable words with 2 closed syllables, not blends (sunset, chicken, unfit) <P><P>WATCH FOR MORE STEPS AND BOOKS COMING SOON <P><P>For information on upcoming books see dogonalogbooks.com or visit our Facebook page.
Five Chapter Books 5: Decodable Books for Phonics Readers and Dyslexia/Dyslexic Learners (DOG ON A LOG Chapter Book Collections #Volume 5)
by Pamela BrookesDecodable Chapter Books for Phonics Readers and folks with a Dyslexic Learning Style. <P><P>This collection is the five books in Step 5 of the DOG ON A LOG Chapter book series. <P><P>The books are: <P><P>Bake A Cake</br> The Crane At The Cave</br> Ride A Bike</br> Crane Or Crane?</br> The Swing Gate <P><P>Individual books can also be purchased separately. <P><P>Sight Words: </br> a, are, as, be, come, comes, could, do, does, egg, eggs, for, from, go, goes, has, have, he, her, here, his, I, into, is, me, my, of, OK, or, pull, pulls, put, puts, said, say, says, see, sees, she, should, talk, the, their, there, they, to, walk, walks, want, wants, was, we, what, where, would, you, your <P><P>Each book has about 1,000 to 1,190 total words <P><P>These are Step 5 Chapter books. <P><P>The DOG ON A LOG Books series are for phonics readers and folks with a dyslexic learning style. The words used reflect the inclusion of 1 to 3 new phonics rules in each step. There are five books at each step. <P><P>The chapter books are written in a chapter format with one picture in most chapters. They are longer, have more detail, and sometimes offer more complexity than the Let’s GO! Books. They’re great for practicing known and new phonics rules. They’re also just fun reading. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Let’s GO! Books are shorter versions of DOG ON A LOG Chapter books. Let’s GO! books tell the same stories with about 8 pictures and only a few sentences per page. They’re perfect as an introduction to the new phonics rules or simply for fun reading for younger kids. <P><P>DOG ON A LOG Phonics Progression <P><P>Step 1: Consonants, primary sounds Short vowels Digraphs: ch, sh, th, wh, ck 2 and 3 sound words Possessive ‘s <P><P>Step 2: Bonus letters (f, l, s, z after short vowel) “all” –s suffix <P><P>Step 3: ang, ing, ong, ung, ank, ink, onk, unk <P><P>Step 4: Consonant Blends to make 4 sound words 3 and 4 sound words ending in –lk, -sk <P><P>Step 5: Digraph blends –nch to make 3 and 4 sound words Silent e, including "-ke" <P><P>Step 6: ild, old, olt, ind, ost <P><P>Step 7: 5 sounds in a closed syllable word plus suffix -s (crunch, slumps) 3 letter blends and up to 6 sounds in a closed syllable word (script, spring) <P><P>Step 8: Two syllable words with 2 closed syllables, not blends (sunset, chicken, unfit) <P><P>WATCH FOR MORE STEPS AND BOOKS COMING SOON <P><P>For information on upcoming books see dogonalogbooks.com or visit our Facebook page.
Follow Your Dog: A Story of Love and Trust
by Ann ChiappettaWhat, exactly, does it mean to share one’s life with a guide dog? While there is practical merit to the human-canine bond, which developed over a period of 70,000 years, it’s not akin to any other human-animal relationship. It is unique. The person and guide dog are interdependent, and the bond of mutual trust is what makes the partnership successful and fulfilling for both. Ask yourself how many people you would trust with your life, and after answering, ask yourself if you would trust an animal with your life. Unless you are bonded to and live with a working dog, you might hesitate in answering the second question. To be sure, guide dogs have performed many heroic tasks and have saved handlers from innumerable dangers. However, there are smaller and subtler things that can mean so very much: the feel of your dog’s head on a foot while riding the bus, the whimpers and doggie dreaming, the way you and the dog move in sync when walking down the street, and countless other tokens of trust and affection. With this book, I hope to take the reader on a journey of understanding: learning what it’s like to overcome the darker side of disability by walking the path of independence with a canine partner. Ann Chiappetta Ann Chiappetta, M.S., lives in New Rochelle, NY with her husband, daughter, and assorted pets. She works as a readjustment counseling therapist for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her poems, articles, and short fiction have appeared in numerous online and print publications. Her first book was Upwelling: Poems © 2016. Book website: http://www.dldbooks.com/annchiappetta/ Personal website: http://www.annchiappetta.com/ Blog: www.thought-wheel.com
For Hearing People Only (4th Edition): Vol. 1
by Matthew S. Moore Linda Levitan<p>In a handy question-and-answer format, <i>For Hearing People Only</i> addresses some of the most commonly asked questions about deaf people, their community and their language. The 4th edition has been expanded into two volumes—containing more content than ever! The <i>For Hearing People Only</i> 4th Edition is almost double the size as the previous edition! That means more questions, more answers and more content. It has been expanded into two volumes, and reflects changes in technology and telecommunications. <p>Concise, easy-to-read and designed for those with no prior background, <i>For Hearing People Only</i> makes a formidably complex subject accessible. Each chapter can be read as an independent unit. This is the first book of its kind—written especially for laypeople who are curious about deaf people, and would like to separate truth from stereotype, fact from misconception, reality from myth. <i>For Hearing People Only</i> makes a good introductory or supplemental text for Deaf studies or signing and interpreter students.
Forensic Mental Health: Framing Integrated Solutions
by Michele P. BratinaForensic Mental Health: Framing Integrated Solutions describes a criminal justice–mental health nexus that touches every population—juvenile and adult male and female offenders, probationers and parolees, the aging adult prison population, and victims of crime. In the United States today, the criminal justice system functions as a mental health provider, but at great cost to society. The author summarizes the historical roots of this crisis and provides an overview of mental illness and symptoms, using graphics to illustrate the most prevalent disorders encountered by police and other first responders. Bratina demonstrates in detail how the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) supports integration of the U.S. healthcare and justice systems to offer more positive outcomes for offenders with mental illness. This book takes a multidisciplinary approach, addressing social work, psychology, counseling, and special education, and covers developments such as case-law related to the right to treatment and trauma-informed care. Designed for advanced undergraduates, this text also serves as a training resource for practitioners working with the many affected justice-involved individuals with mental illness, including juveniles, veterans, and substance abusers.
Forget Me Not
by Ellie TerryAstronomy-loving Calliope June has Tourette syndrome, so she sometimes makes faces or noises that she doesn't mean to make. When she and her mother move yet again, she tries to hide her TS. But it isn't long before the kids at her new school realize she's different. Only Calliope's neighbor, who is also the popular student body president, sees her as she truly is--an interesting person and a good friend. But is he brave enough to take their friendship public? As Calliope navigates school, she must also face her mother's new relationship and the fact that they might be moving--again--just as she starts to make friends and finally accept her differences. Ellie Terry's affecting debut will speak to a wide audience about being true to oneself.
Fostering Accessible Technology through Regulation
by Delia Ferri and G. Anthony GiannoumisTechnology has attracted an increasing level of attention within studies of disability and disability rights. Many researchers and advocates have maintained skepticism towards technology out of the fear that technology becomes another way to ‘fix’ impairments. These skeptical views, however, contrast with a more positive approach towards the role that technology can play in eliminating barriers to social participation. Legal scholarship has started to focus on accessibility and accessible technology and in conjunction with the recently adopted United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has put a great emphasis on accessibility, highlighting the role that accessible technology plays in the promotion and protection of the rights of people with disabilities. Against this background, this book gathers together different contributions that focus on enhancing the production, marketing and use of accessible technology. Building upon previous academic studies and in light of the UNCRPD, accessible technology is considered a tool to increase autonomy and participation. Overall, this book attempts to show, through a multifaceted and inter-disciplinary analysis, that different regulatory approaches might enhance accessible technology and its availability. This title was previously published as a special issue of the International Review of Law, Computers & Technology.