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The Summit
by Eric AlexanderIt's one of the greatest challenges one can face on Earth: an ascent to the top of the world on the slopes of Mount Everest. Eric Alexander experienced grace and a faith-empowering journey he will never forget as part of a record-setting team in May 2001, scaling the heights of Everest with his friend, blind climber Erik Weihenmayer. Experience some of the most dangerous locations in the world, including abject terror on Ama Dablam, a blind ski descent of Russia's Mount Elbrus, and up Kilimanjaro in Africa with four blind teens Gain wisdom in the application of trust, courage, innovation, teamwork, leadership, and integrity to overcome your own Everests. Discover practical faith lessons learned on the highest peaks of six continents. Here is the powerful story of Eric Alexander and his unique life journey of guiding people with disabilities as they overcome the most perilous places of the world. Follow in their footsteps, and learn about faith, trust, prayer, depending on God, as well as the perseverance needed in your own life. Be inspired and motivated by Eric's insight, not simply to survive but to thrive every day in God's grace.
Not Fade Away
by Rebecca Alexander Sascha Alper<P>Even a darkening world can be brilliantly lit from within. <P>Born with a rare genetic mutation called Usher Syndrome type III, Rebecca Alexander has been simultaneously losing both her sight and hearing since she was a child, and was told that she would likely be completely blind and deaf by age 30. Then, at 18, a fall from a window left her athletic body completely shattered. <P>None of us know what we would do in the face of such devastation. What Rebecca did was rise to every challenge she faced. She was losing her vision and hearing and her body was broken, but she refused to lose her drive, her zest for life and - maybe most importantly - her sense of humor. Now, at 35, with only a sliver of sight and significantly deteriorated hearing, she is a psychotherapist with two masters' degrees from Columbia University, and an athlete who teaches spin classes and regularly competes in extreme endurance races. She greets every day as if it were a gift, with boundless energy, innate curiosity, and a strength of spirit that have led her to places we can't imagine. <P>In Not Fade Away, Rebecca tells her extraordinary story, by turns harrowing, funny and inspiring. She meditates on what she's lost--from the sound of a whisper to seeing a sky full of stars, and what she's found in return--an exquisite sense of intimacy with those she is closest to, a love of silence, a profound gratitude for everything she still has, and a joy in simple pleasures that most of us forget to notice. <P>Not Fade Away is both a memoir of the senses and a unique look at the obstacles we all face--physical, psychological, and philosophical--exploring the extraordinary powers of memory, love, and perseverance. It is a gripping story, an offering of hope and motivation, and an exquisite reminder to live each day to its fullest.
Do You Remember the Color Blue?: And Other Questions Kids Ask about Blindness
by Sally Hobart AlexanderChildren ask questions of an author who lost her vision at the age of twenty-six, including "How did you become blind?" "How can you read?" and "Was it hard to be a parent when you couldn't see your kids?"
Mom Can't See Me
by Sally Hobart AlexanderNine-year-old Leslie tells how her mom does everyday tasks while being blind, from keeping track of her daughter at nursery school to going to soccer games, to the movies, and canoeing.
On My Own: The Journey Continues
by Sally Hobart AlexanderThe second part of the author's autobiography, of which the first part, Taking Hold, was published in 1994. The author describes the difficulties and accomplishments she experiences as she adjusts to living independently after losing her sight.
Taking Hold: My Journey into Blindness
by Sally Hobart AlexanderA true story of the author's loss of vision as a young woman and of her adaptation to blindness.
An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 1: Overview (Economy and Social Inclusion)
by William P. Alford Mei Liao Fengming CuiThis open access book is unique in presenting the first oral history of individuals with an intellectual disability and their families in China. In this summary volume and the two accompanying volumes that follow, individuals with an intellectual disability tell their life stories, while their family members, teachers, classmates, and co-workers describe their professional, academic, and family relationships. Besides interview transcripts, each volume provides observations and records in real time the daily experiences of people with an intellectual disability. Drawing on the methodologies of sociology and oral history, the summary volume provides an unprecedented account of how people with intellectual disabilities in China understand themselves while also examining pertinent issues of public policy and civil society that have ramifications beyond the field of disability itself.
An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 2: The Movement (Economy and Social Inclusion)
by William P. Alford Mei Liao Fengming CuiThis open access book contains the oral histories that were inspired by the work of the Special Olympics in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of its founding. The foreword and prefatory materials provide an overview of the Special Olympics and its growth in the People’s Republic of China. The sections that follow record interview transcripts of individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Shanghai. In addition to chronicling the involvement of these individuals and their families in the Special Olympics movement, the interview transcripts also capture their daily lives and how they have navigated school and work.
An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 3: Finding and Keeping a Job (Economy and Social Inclusion)
by William P. Alford Mei Liao Fengming CuiThis open access book brings together oral histories that record the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Shanghai as they participate in their careers. Employees with intellectual disabilities describe their experiences seeking, attaining, and maintaining employment. Their managers, colleagues, and family members also provide keen insight into the challenges and opportunities these individuals have encountered in the process of securing employment. An appendix provides a compilation of employment policies related to people with intellectual disabilities, particularly with respect to Shanghai.
Creating Autism Champions: Autism Awareness Training for Key Stage 1 and 2
by Haitham Al-Ghani Joy BeaneyRaising awareness and understanding of autism has school-wide benefits, such as helping to improve the attitudes of pupils and staff and allowing children with autism to thrive socially, emotionally and educationally alongside their peers. This comprehensive resource provides a whole school programme for raising autism awareness and promoting inclusion. It includes training for staff in the knowledge and skills they need to support pupils, a sample school assembly, and lesson plans for teaching groups of pupils to be 'autism champions'. This programme also offers photocopiable worksheets and online presentations to use as part of the staff training, school assembly and peer awareness lessons. There is advice for involving children with autism and their parents in school activities. Easily adaptable for different age groups, this is a ready-made resource for schools committed to promoting autism awareness and whole school welfare.
The Red Beast Anger Workbook: For All Children Who Want to Tame Their Red Beast Including Those on the Autism Spectrum
by Kay Al-Ghani Sue LarkeyThis illustrated and interactive workbook will help children find ways to calm their Red Beast and learn how to prevent it from waking in the first place. Full of practical activities and illustrated examples, it supports the development of emotional and sensory regulation and provides coping mechanisms for children who experience intense emotional flooding or meltdowns as well.The workbook includes a helpful introduction for adults on the science of self-regulation, clear guidance on how to pace the learning and a wide range of activities such as scenarios to help children explore their anger, anger management plans, and exercises that encourage interoceptive awareness. It also addresses common causes of anger including perfectionism, winning and losing and discusses the importance of a positive attitude and using kind words in a child-friendly way.Join Danni and his friends and family as they explore the challenges they face from the Red Beast and how they overcome them.
Every Teacher's Little Book of Wisdom
by Bob Algozzine Kate AlgozzineThis wee book is full of inspiring ideas, and good pointers on how to be the best teacher you can be. Written by two noted Special Educators these pointers apply to any teacher from Nursery school to a Ph.D. adviser. Worth the look if you are or want to be a teacher. "People with disabilities are just like everybody else. They have dreams, goals, and aspirations just like their neighbors and peers. When they are children, they deserve the same educational experiences as their neighbors and peers: Good teachers who hold high expectations for success; good teachers who know how to manage classrooms to maximize learning opportunities for all students; and, good teachers who teach them to read, to do mathematics, or to do anything else they need or want to learn. Nothing about having a disability limits an individual's desire to learn. Nothing about having a disability should limit the willingness of a teacher to teach. Good teaching is good teaching and there are no boundaries on where it can occur and who will profit from it. We believe this and try to make it happen whenever we teach. Now it is up to you."
Preventing Problem Behaviors: Schoolwide Programs and Classroom Practices
by Bob Algozzine Stephen W. Smith Ann P. DaunicIn today's increasingly diverse PreK-12 classrooms, problem behaviors can often interrupt instructional time and disrupt learning. Designed for 21st-century school leaders, administrators, behavior specialists, and classroom teachers, this research-based guide offers specific strategies and plans for preventing problem behavior at both the classroom and school level. Based on the premise that early response to problems can lead to better outcomes for students, the book's content is framed around four essential areas: foundations, intervention, collaboration, and evaluation. Within these areas, this accessible guide features: -The latest information on the science and practice of prevention -Reasons why conflict resolution, peer mediation, and bully-proofing are essential to prevention -Effective practices for teaching social skills to young children -Proven techniques for implementing schoolwide positive behavior support -Tools for using individual behavior plans to prevent problems -Ideas for home-school and community partnerships and culturally responsible teaching -Critical strategies for monitoring student progress and evaluating prevention practices -New, updated chapters, including information on preschool behavior support and RTI This valuable resource provides all the tools and strategies school leaders and teachers need to keep children focused on learning.
Effective Assessment for Students With Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher (Practical Approach To Special Education For Every Teacher Ser.)
by Bob Algozzine Dr James E. YsseldykeDiscover what assessment methods you should be using, and how, when, and where they should be administered to ensure appropriate services are selected for all exceptional students.
The Fundamentals of Special Education: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
by Bob Algozzine Dr James E. YsseldykeThis guide highlights major concepts in special education—from disability categories, identification issues, and IEPs to appropriate learning environments and the roles general and special educators play.
Public Policy, School Reform, and Special Education: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
by Bob Algozzine Dr James E. YsseldykeCase studies illustrate how social, political, and economic factors affect special education practices and the distribution of limited resources to students with special needs.
Teaching Students With Medical, Physical, and Multiple Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
by Bob Algozzine Dr James E. YsseldykeLearn about assistive technologies, helpful adjustments to school and classroom environments, and effective instructional modifications specifically designed to support students with medical, physical, and multiple disabilities.
Teaching Students With Mental Retardation: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
by Bob Algozzine Dr James E. YsseldykeLearn what effective teachers do to support students with mental retardation in and out of the inclusive classroom! Providing special and general educators with highly effective strategies for enhancing the academic and social skills of students with mental retardation, and offering a pretest, posttest, and key vocabulary terms, this exceptional resource also discusses: Common causes of mental retardation Diagnosing mental retardation Cognitive, academic, physical, behavioral, and communicational characteristics Methods for improving students’ functional academic, social, self-care, and work skills Instructional approaches for students with severe disabilities Issues such as prevention of mental retardation and transitioning from school to work
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
by Bob Algozzine James E. YsseldykeThe characteristics associated with LD, and practical teaching strategies proven to increase the success rate of students both inside and outside the classroom.
The Fundamentals of Special Education: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher (Practical Approach To Special Education For Every Teacher Ser.)
by Bob Algozzine Jim YsseldykeThe busy educator's concise guide to the essentials of special education!In The Fundamentals of Special Education, authors Bob Algozzine and Jim Ysseldyke highlight the major concepts in special education, providing readers with a better understanding of the field, from disability categories and statistics to appropriate learning environments.Including a pretest, posttest, and key vocabulary terms, this practical guide answers the many questions educators have about special education, including: What is "special education" exactly, and why do we have it? How many students receive special education services and who are they? How are students identified for special education services? Where are students with disabilities taught? What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)? What roles do general and special education teachers play in addressing the needs of students with disabilities, and how do their responsibilities overlap? How does diversity influence special education? What about students who are gifted and/or talented?This excellent resource outlines a practicable approach to special education in all its many forms so that teachers can be prepared for the challenges they might face in the classroom.
Teaching Students with Emotional Disturbance: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher (Practical Approach To Special Education For Every Teacher Ser. #Vol. 11)
by Bob Algozzine Jim YsseldykeValuable insight and sound intervention strategies for addressing the needs of students with social and emotional problems!When a student is inattentive, extremely anxious, or has an outright tantrum in the classroom, ascertaining the exact cause may be difficult, but it is a critical step in reaching and teaching the students who exhibit these behaviors. In Teaching Students With Emotional Disturbance, Ysseldyke and Algozzine show readers how to recognize the cognitive, academic, physical, communicational, and behavioral characteristics of several forms of emotional disturbance and offer specific strategies for responding to anxiety issues, opposition and noncompliance, tantrums, disruptiveness, inattention, task avoidance, and more.Highlights include:* A pretest and posttest to help readers assess their understanding about the origins of social and emotional difficulties and how they are best addressed* Effective interventions and instructional adaptations for students who have emotional problems* Trends and issues currently influencing how students with social and emotional problems are taught* Key vocabulary termsThe authors offer a wealth of information and resources so that teachers can better identify the needs of students with emotional disturbance and help them succeed in the classroom.
A Little Guide for Teachers: SEND in Schools (A Little Guide for Teachers)
by Amjad AliSpecial Educational Needs are wide ranging and important to consider. No matter the setting, age, or subject it is imperative for all teachers to be up to date and confident with providing an accessible education for all their students. This little book provides you with the perfect starting point. Packed with essential information and practical ways to support the multitude of needs in your classroom, this book is a must-have for teachers. This book is: Authored by an expert SENDCo and consultant Easy to dip in-and-out of Full of interactive activities, encouraging you to write into the book and make it your own Short and can be read in an afternoon!
A Little Guide for Teachers: SEND in Schools (A Little Guide for Teachers)
by Amjad AliSpecial Educational Needs are wide ranging and important to consider. No matter the setting, age, or subject it is imperative for all teachers to be up to date and confident with providing an accessible education for all their students. This little book provides you with the perfect starting point. Packed with essential information and practical ways to support the multitude of needs in your classroom, this book is a must-have for teachers. This book is: Authored by an expert SENDCo and consultant Easy to dip in-and-out of Full of interactive activities, encouraging you to write into the book and make it your own Short and can be read in an afternoon!
The Counseling Approach to Careers Guidance
by Lynda Ali Barbara Graham Susan LendrumFrom The Book Jacket The Counselling Approach to Careers Guidance offers a structured model which can be adapted to meet the specific needs of each client. Through detailed case material Lynda All and Barbara Graham show how to use counselling strategies with clients to enable them to change unhelpful patterns of thought and to move towards achievable goals. The book also explores materials available to careers counsellors and discusses important issues affecting their training and development within the public sector. This will be a useful handbook for experienced advisers and trainees in the careers service and a range of professional settings. Lynda All is Senior Careers Adviser, Edinburgh University. Barbara Graham is Director of the Careers Service, University of Strathclyde. Susan Lendrum is author of Gift of Tears and Case Material and Role Play in Counselling Training and a counsellor in private practice, Manchester. CAREERS GUIDANCE/COUNSELLING
The Emotional Literacy Toolkit for ADHD: Strategies for Better Emotional Regulation and Peer Relationships in Children and Teens
by Sonia AliChallenges with emotional regulation and rejection sensitivity can disproportionately affect children and teens with ADHD, impacting on their development at school and their relationship with their peers.Developed for children and young people who experience difficulties with emotional regulation, SEND specialist Sonia Ali, shares a mentoring Intervention programme to support a child or young person with this issue at school or at home. Covering concepts like the fight, flight or freeze response and the 'Window of Tolerance', managing anger outbursts and overwhelm or navigating conflict with peers, this easily digestible book will help educators and carers support children and teens to develop core emotional literacy skills in an enjoyable way!This accessible, step-by-step guide is packed with activities, including role-play situations, discussion-based statements, quizzes and more. The programme can be followed sequentially or 'dipped into' to support a child with a particular issue when relevant.