Special Education

The BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential independence and life skills for students and new graduates with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The fourth book helps young adults to develop strategies for successfully...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (Psychology/Mental Health) 2015.Book InformationISBN 9780971460973Author Kathleen NadeauFormat PaperbackPage Count...

This title considers the philosophical debates surrounding special educational needs and inclusion. "Special Educational Needs: A New Look" by Mary Warnock was initially published by the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain in 2005. In this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914198410Author M.F.K FisherFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Daunt BooksPublisher Daunt Books

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From the author of Sunday Times bestsellers One Child and Ghost Girl comes a heartbreaking story of one teacher's determination to turn a chaotic group of damaged children into a family. They were all just "somebody else's kids" - four problem...

Dyslexic people face many problems in the workplace: difficulties with reading and writing, memory, organisation and time management, and a recent TUC report on dyslexia in the workplace estimates that 3 million people are affected.Dyslexia: How to...

'Limburg describes movingly her own struggles as a new mother and the pressure of society's expectations...Through such delicately intertwined experiences, Limburg quietly shouts for change.' Times Literary SupplementIt seemed to me that many of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781738446605Author Lorraine SeniorFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint Lorraine SeniorPublisher Lorraine SeniorWeight(grams) 621gDimensions(mm) 297mm *...

What's the Buzz? is an internationally renowned series of programmes designed to help children and young people develop social and emotional awareness. Now available in a revised second edition, What's the Buzz for Primary Students is a sixteen-lesson...

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a debilitating neurological condition in which the brain is unable to effectively process sounds and speech. An estimated 5 - 10% of children are affected uniquely. APD can have a significant impact on all aspects of...

"[Tustin] deals very sensitively and sensibly with the knotty problem of parents' contribution to autistic development, providing a balanced interactive view which does not allocate blame. Her discussion of autistic objects and autistic shapes is...

Winner of the Summer 2015 Academics' Choice Smart Book Award. Written by three experienced occupational therapists, this book offers a combination of theory and strategies. It is a perfect tool for those working with young children, but also broad enough...

The ASD Feel Better Book is designed to help children on the autism spectrum develop insight into what can upset them and make them feel bad and then increase their awareness of how to make themselves feel good again. With visual maps and icons, the book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734214376Author Mcdonald K GFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Polaris TherapyPublisher Polaris Therapy

Completely revised and updated Teacher's Handbook with improved design and layout for user-friendliness. New introduction includes current thinking on teaching dyslexic students. Updated sentences for dictation, plus checklists and charts for spelling...

Children and young people with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD) have co-existing and overlapping conditions which can manifest in complex learning patterns, extreme behaviours and a range of socio-medical needs which are new and...

The Secrets of My Spectrum offers a deeply personal glimpse into life on the Autism Spectrum, written by Callum Knight when he was only sixteen. With honesty and insight, this part memoir, part guidebook provides a unique perspective on what it's like to...

A beautifully designed book (packed with photos) full of wise words and encouragement from successful dyslexics working in comedy, architecture, law, fashion and many other amazing (and achievable!) careers.Honest about the challenges of dyslexia (like...

An essential guide for any professionals working with autistic children and young adults, this book provides expert insights which need to be considered by professionals, parents and autistic people alike. It covers key themes such as anxiety and...

Create an inclusive classroom for all with these fun and accessible activities for PSHE, Citizenship and Religious Education lessons. Each lesson is tailored for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646112715Author Hannah BraunFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 472gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm...

A stunning and poignant account of an extraordinary teacher's determination from the author of the #1 Sunday Times bestsellers The Tiger's Child and One Child. Jadie never spoke, never laughed, never cried. She spent every waking hour locked...

Written by authors with extensive experience of working with students with dyslexia, this book provides clear guidance and practical strategies for dyslexia-friendly practice for those working with young people aged 14 to 19 and adults in education or...

Build student success in math with the only comprehensive guide for developing math talent among advanced learners. The authors, nationally recognized math education experts, offer a focused look at educating gifted and talented students for success in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914314155Author Rachel LambertFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press

Unique in its field, the second edition of this respected book continues to underpin teaching in a positive, structured, and proactive manner. Sylvia Lucas revises and expands on the original work of Marjorie Boxall. It includes: - A new chapter on...

Challenges 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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399532313Author Laurie Fivozinsky LeComerFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 335gDimensions(mm)...

Smart kids with autism spectrum disorders need specific interventions to find success in school and beyond. Featuring a foreword by Temple Grandin, School Success for Kids With High-Functioning Autism shares practical advice for implementing strategies...

This highly visual social skills book uses computer metaphors and visual diagrams to help children on the autism spectrum to understand how their words and actions can affect other people. Easily identifiable computing and social networking metaphors are...

The area of trauma-informed positive education (TIPE) is a recently emerging field in educational studies. Schools serving communities contending with educational inequity have many students identified as trauma-affected, with significant unmet learning...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913012595Author Alexandar CampionFormat HardbackPage Count 166Imprint Riverside Publishing Solutions LtdPublisher Riverside Publishing Solutions...

The Power of Different is an illuminating and uplifting examination of the link between brain differences and aptitude. Psychologist and bestselling author Gail Saltz presents the latest scientific research and profiles famous geniuses and lay...

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera...

In this book, Mary Heritage shows how mentoring can have a powerful impact on the speech and language therapist and their professional development. The text sets out the impact of mentoring at each stage of the speech and language therapist's career -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912355006Author Richard N WhiteheadFormat PaperbackPage Count 254Imprint Create-A-Word Books LtdPublisher Create-A-Word Books LtdWeight(grams) 299g

Teaching yoga to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs is easy using this visual how-to handbook.Breaking down yoga instruction pose by pose, body part by body part, breath by breath, this book uses easy-to-understand language...

Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum For Young People With Autism is a much needed resource for the autism community so that children with disabilities can learn about personal safety in a nurturing environment. I am thankful...

Now in an updated third edition, this invaluable resource takes a practical and accessible approach to identifying and diagnosing many of the factors that contribute to mathematical learning difficulties and dyscalculia. Using a combination of formative...