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Gettin' Old Ain't for Wimps
by Karen O'ConnorThe title says it all--delightful poems and stories to make the reader smile, laugh, and think.
Getting a Job 101 An E Book for Teens & Adults with LD
by Ncld Editorial TeamWhatever your educational credentials — high school diploma, college degree, post-secondary certificate, or none of these – there are many steps you can take to prepare for the job market. Throughout this e-book, we will show you how to leverage your strengths to find a job you enjoy
Getting a Life with Asperger's
by Jesse A. SapersteinHard-won insights on transitioning into adulthood Author, speaker, and autism advocate Jesse A. Saperstein knows a lot about living with Asperger's. Diagnosed at the age of 14, Jesse has struggled, triumphed, flubbed, soared, educated, and inspired. Along the road to adulthood, he has learned many lessons the hard way. In this honest and engaging book, he offers a guided tour of what he's learned about getting along with others, managing emotions, succeeding in school and work, building relationships, and more. Among his Asperger's Rules are: Clean Up Your Own Mess (including but not limited to credit card debt, out-of-control collections, and your cesspool of a room) You Can't Bail Out the Titanic with a Wine Glass (or change the world of online dating) Serving as a Role Model to the Next Generation of Asperger's Syndrome Navigating the challenges of college and the unrelenting storm of transition. The Road to Catastrophe is Paved with Good Intentions (understanding how others perceive you, even if they're wrong) WIN (Work Is Necessary) You are talented enough to maintain employment even if your options are not ideal Confronting Memories of Bullying and Showing Mercy toward Yourself Heartfelt, insightful, and generous, this book will enlighten and inform readers, whether they are on the autism spectrum or not.
Getting Ahead of ADHD: What Next-Generation Science Says about Treatments That Work—and How You Can Make Them Work for Your Child
by Joel T. NiggDoes toxic pollution cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What about screen use? Are alternative treatments worth exploring? Can dietary changes help? From leading ADHD researcher Joel T. Nigg, this book presents exciting treatment advances grounded in the new science of epigenetics--how genes and the environment interact. Distinguishing unsupported, even dangerous, approaches from bona fide breakthroughs, Dr. Nigg describes specific lifestyle changes that have been proven to support the developing brain. Vivid stories illustrate ways to maximize the positive effects of healthy nutrition, exercise, and sleep, and minimize the damage from stress and other known risk factors. The book helps you figure out which options hold the most promise for improving your child's symptoms and overall well-being--and gives you step-by-step suggestions for integrating them into daily life.
Getting Beyond Bullying and Exclusion, PreK-5: Empowering Children in Inclusive Classrooms
by Ronald MahExamines why children with special needs are bullied, how teachers can prevent bullying, ways to work with overprotective parents, and how a self-esteem prescription plan can help.
Getting Ready for College Begins in Third Grade: Working Toward an Independent Future for Your Blind/Visually Impaired Child (Critical Concerns in Blindness)
by Carol CastellanoAll parents hope for an independent future for their blindvisually impaired child. To turn that hope into a reality, parents need to understand the scope of skill development that must be addressed, along with the importance of equal expectations for the child's development, proper training, and opportunity to practice and develop skills. But what if expectations are low, training in blindness skills is scanty or even absent, and overprotection prevents the blindVI child from learning and practicing skills? The idea of an independent future can remain a distant dream. The purpose of this book is to guide parents and teachers in fostering the blindvisually impaired child's skill development in such critical areas as academics, independent movement and travel, social interaction, daily living, and self-advocacy, so that he or she will truly be on the road to an independent future. A practical, easy to use guide, written in plain English, the book warns about common problem areas and provides ideas for getting and keeping the child's education and development on track. It highlights the interplay between skills and competence, confidence, self-respect, and the respect of others. Of the small number of books and videos available on the subject, most were written by professionals in the field and many begin with the supposition that blindness is at best sad and at worst tragic. Few --maybe none --have the ardent passion for independence that the parent of a blindvisually impaired child brings to the subject. Instead of overwhelming parents and teachers with the difficulty of the undertaking before them, Getting Ready for College Begins in Third Grade will inspire their confidence and enthusiasm for the task at hand.
Getting the Best for Your Child with Autism
by Bryna SiegelAs the parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder, you need an informed, caring advocate who can deftly guide you through the complex maze of treatment options. In this empowering resource, bestselling author Bryna Siegel--one of the world's leading authorities on the disorder--helps you zero in on proven strategies and tailor them to fit your child's unique needs. Like no other book, Getting the Best for Your Child with Autism shows how to get an accurate assessment of your child's strengths and weaknesses so you can develop a plan of action suited to his or her individual learning style, interests, verbal abilities, and social skills. You'll learn what services you're entitled to, how to determine what's right for your family, and ways to work effectively with doctors and school professionals. With Dr. Siegel as your ally, you can help your child learn and grow.
Getting Your Kid on a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet
by Susan LordGluten-free casein-free diets are widely used to improve cognitive function, speech patterns, behavior, and general well-being in children on the autistic spectrum. Written by a registered dietician and mother of a child who is thriving on a gluten-free casein-free diet, this practical guide covers everything from how to get your child on the diet, to daily meal plans, recipes and handy shopping lists. Susan Lord offers sound nutritional advice on how to implement the diet correctly, without harming your child by omitting major nutrient groups. Whether you are a parent or care-giver, this book will make removing gluten and casein from an autistic child's diet simple and stress-free. The easy-to-follow meal plans, complete with delicious recipes and ingredient lists, will guide you with confidence in providing a nutritionally-balanced diet for your child, as well as healthy meals the whole family will enjoy.
The Ghost Child Ballet: A Poetry Collection
by Misty BurkeIn the tradition of the confessional poets, Misty Burke's newest poetry collection is a heartfelt and emotional look at raising an autistic child. It takes the reader from the difficulties of a premature delivery to parenting an adult with autism. The Ghost Child Ballet is written in a conversational, narrative tone that uses everyday events to explore some of the bigger issues within the special needs community.
Ghost Girl: The True Story Of A Child In Desperate Peril - And A Teacher Who Saved Her
by Torey HaydenJadie never spoke. She never laughed, or cried, or uttered any sound. Despite efforts to reach her, Jadie remained locked in her own troubled world . . . until one remarkable teacher persuaded her to break her self-imposed silence.Nothing in all of Torey Hayden’s experience could have prepared her for the shock of what Jadie told her—a story too horrendous for Torey’s professional colleagues to acknowledge. Yet a little girl was living in a nightmare, and Torey responded in the only way she knew how—with courage, compassion, and dedication—demonstrating once again the tremendous power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.
A Gift from Shawn (Sound Out Chapter Books - Set B-2)
by Matt SimsShawn is training a guide dog named Hap.
The Gift of ADHD: How to Transform Your Child's Problems into Strengths (Second Edition)
by Lara Honos-WebbThis second edition of The Gift of ADHD includes compelling new research indicating that the impulses that lead your child to act exuberantly may correspond with unusual levels of creativity and a heightened capacity for insight into the feelings and emotions of others. <P><P>Lara Honos-Webb presents the evidence for this revolutionary concept and explains how you can help your child develop control over inattentive, hyperactive behavior and enhance the five gifts of ADHD: creativity, attunement to nature, interpersonal intuition, energetic enthusiasm, and emotional sensitivity. <P><P>Filled with easy skill-building activities you and your child can do together, this book will help your child transform problematic symptoms into strengths, then build the self-esteem they need to let those gifts shine.
The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read and How They Can Learn
by Ronald D. Davis Eldon M. BraunDavis shares the startling discovery he made which helped him overcome his own dyslexia, and reveals how dyslexia may be linked to uncommonly high levels of intelligence, creativity, and imagination.
The Gift of Gab: 65 Fun Games and Activities to Help Encourage Speech Development in Your Child
by Francine DavidsEncourage speech development with fun games and activities from veteran speech pathologist Francine Davids. From babbling babies to young elementary schoolers, this fun, engaging collection of educational games and activities can jump-start language development at any stage. Whether your child has a developmental delay or you just want to set them up for success, The Gift of Gab provides all the tools you need to practice language in a low-pressure way. With the calm reassurance of a lifelong educator, author Francine Davids also offers background on the basics of language development, a range of milestones, and some easy ways to tell if your child is on the right track. Organized by game type, so parents can easily find the most age-appropriate material, The Gift of Gab covers a range of fun approaches, including: -Singing and clapping games -Games that use toys you already have in the house -Games using homemade materials like cootie catchers and paper dice -Imaginative card games -Games to play on the go, in the car, or at the grocery store -Games for larger groups -And even games to teach social skills like taking turns! With a range of printable materials available online for free download, The Gift of Gab not only takes the stress out of language development, it also offers an accessible, play-based way to connect with your child every day.
Gift of Gold
by Beverly Butler<P>When Cathy Wheeler decided to become a speech therapist, she faced more than ordinary problems. Cathy was blind, and her speech department chairman said she had chosen an unrealistic profession. Even with sight, controlling young patients would be difficult, and to depend on other senses to work successfully with children would take extraordinary talent and alertness. <P>But Cathy had courage--backed up by a golden dream. An eye doctor had said that part of her sight might be restored. Not only would resistance to her chosen career stop, but Cathy knew she would find it easier to make up her mind about Greg and Steve, the two very different men in her life. <P>But suppose the verdict at the final eye examination went against her? Cathy wondered if she would have the courage then to stand on her own two feet and prove that she could handle a career in speech therapy. How would it affect her feelings about Greg and Steve? How would they feel about her?
The Gift of Healing: A Personal Story of Spiritual Therapy
by Ambrose A. Worrall Olga N. Worrall"This is an excellent, thrilling, and highly representative record of the life and ministry of a most lovable, amazing, authentic and committed couple. It is a joy to anticipate that through this book many persons will share the inspiration and strength and faith that accompanies acquaintance with Ambrose and Olga Worrall. I doubt if anyone can adequately estimate the faith which this testimony to the healing power in God's world may have upon many lives."-ROBERT M. COX, Executive Director, The Laymen's Movement
A Gift of Hope: The Tony Melendez Story
by Tony Melendez Mel WhiteFrom the Publisher: The inspiring story of a young thalidomide victim and talented musician who has gained international recognition. Wonderful reading for anyone--especially those facing seemingly insurmountable difficulties. ... This is a beautifully, and positively, written autobiography. Melendez neither downplays his and his family's struggles resulting from his lack of arms, nor does he whine about them. Writing about his father, "Still, he knew that only in America would he find the kind of medical treatment I needed, so he put his own dreams aside and began to dream for me. He was young, strong, and determined to provide for each of us-but especially, I believe, for me. Imagine his growing frustration as he tried to support us on the minimum wage jobs that he could find. And there was no extra time or money to train in another field. [In Nicaragua, he was educated and accomplished in the fields of agriculture and animal husbandry.] Instead, he found himself in a huge pool of cheap labor as more and more unskilled young people migrated to America."
The Gift of the Girl Who Couldn't Hear
by Susan Richards ShreveLife can seem awfully confusing for a young girl turning 13. Suddenly the things young Eliza wants most, like a role in the school musical, seem hopelessly out of reach. Then Eliza starts teaching her friend Lucy--who has been deaf since birth--to sing, and her confusion begins to dissolve.
Gifted Adolescents
by Paula Olszewski-KubiliusThe series offers 25 timesaving books on critical topics for educating gifted learners. Filled with practical information and advice, these books are ideal for classroom teachers, preservice teachers, and graduate students. In preparing this series, the authors have kept the busy classroom teacher in mind. The result is a timesaving introduction to the most important issues in gifted education.
Gifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional Child
by Julie F. SkolnickA practical, research-based guide that demystifies giftedness and learning differences in order to help &“twice exceptional&” children thrive.Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to their peers? Are they out-of-the-box thinkers requiring different teaching and learning methods? It&’s a widely held misconception that intellectual ability and social and emotional success go hand in hand. In fact, &“twice exceptional&” kids—those who are gifted and have simultaneous learning differences like ADHD, Autism, or dyslexia—are often misunderstood by parents, teachers, and themselves. This much-needed and empowering guide reveals the unique challenges these remarkable kids face, and offers strength-based, hands-on strategies for understanding, supporting, and advocating for twice exceptional kids. In a world that labels them lazy, scattered, attention-seeking, and a problem that can&’t be solved, these tools will help you reimagine the world through your child&’s unique perspective—so you can help them thrive.
Gifted and Talented Children with Special Educational Needs: Double Exceptionality (A\nace/fulton Publication Ser.)
by Diane MontgomeryGifted pupils who also have special needs often receive provision for the special need whilst the giftedness is overlooked. Children with such double exceptionality can become depressed, frustrated and misbehave, and may not fulfil their potential. Based on international research and practice, this practical text enables the reader to identify highly able pupils with special needs, such as ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and Downs Syndrome, and then make provision for them within the mainstream school. The book offers three emerging themes: creating a positive, constructive and supportive learning environment; offering a cognitively challenging curriculum; and engaging the learners in partnership to understand and manage their learning support. Whilst aimed mainly at teachers and students at both primary and secondary levels, this book should also be of interest to educators, researchers and educational psychologists.
Gifted Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
by Maureen Neihart Kenneth PoonThis new series offers timesaving books on critical topics for educating students with autism spectrum disorders. The four books in this series are filled with practical information and advice, thus making them an ideal resource for classroom teachers, preservice teachers, and graduate students. How can teachers effectively meet the needs of gifted students with autism spectrum disorders in their classrooms? This book explores the array of issues that surround this dual exceptionality. The characteristics and needs of these students are discussed, including issues surrounding sensory integration problems, planning and organization difficulties, social competence, and educational placement decisions.
Gifted Education: Identification and Provision (Resource Materials For Teachers Ser.)
by David GeorgeThis second edition provides busy teachers, other educational professsionals and parents with user-friendly text and worksheets to enable them to identify and provide provision for The author takes a multi-dimensional view of ability and believes in educating the whole child, with a curriculum of opportunity that provides high-level learning experiences. The book has been updated in view of the developments in the education of gifted and talented children, with particular attention paid to strategies for differentiation, thinking skills and subject-specific enrichment. This book is a practical companion tot he author's popular The Challenge of the Able Child. By using many photocopiable worksheets and helpful checklists, and always bearing in mind the needs of the busy practitioner, this book will useful for anyone working in this area of education. Teachers, GATCOs, teaching assistants and parents should find the information clear and the suggested strategies rooted in good practice for teaching children of all abilities.
Gifts from a Porcupine: Parenting a child with Special Needs
by Nancy Winter LuenzmannGifts from a Porcupine traces the struggles and successes resulting from the family's adoption of a young child from Bogota, Columbia. Discovery of multiple disabilities seriously challenged the family --- particularly, the author as both parent and professional educator. The book, therefore, is divided into two perspectives: gifts of learning as a parent and gifts of learning as a professional. This lessons might benefit: * Couple adopting children with special needs * Parents and siblings of individuals with disabilities * Educators and educational support staff * Professionals aiding dysfunctional families * Members of families with bipolar disorder This Story gives promise to those seeking a positive outcome to a difficult journey.
The Gifts of the Body
by Rebecca BrownA woman volunteer who cares for people with AIDS narrates a poignant account of the clients she comes to love in her role as a home-care aide, in a bittersweet novel about life, illness, death, and remembrance. By the author of The Children's Crusade.