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Learning Difficulties & Learning Behaviour - General
Carol Gray's social stories have been found to be very effective in teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the stories in My Social Stories Book take children step-by-step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and wearing a safety belt in the car. These stories are written for preschoolers aged 2-6 and form a useful primer for non-autistic as well as autistic children. My Social Stories Book contains approximately 100 stories, and is ... read more
"Kids in the Syndrome Mix" is a concise, scientifically up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children - from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder, to autistic spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction. Dr. Kutscher provides accessible information on causes, symptoms, interactions with other conditions, and treatments. He presents effective be... read more
Many children are challenged by anxiety at some time in their school career. Bringing together knowledge from her years of teaching and parenting, Marianna Csoti shows how parents and professionals can help children aged five to sixteen move away from the negative thoughts and behaviour that contribute to school phobia. As well as tackling specific problems of bullying, separation anxiety, social phobia and panic attacks, the author provides information on current therapies and medication for the severely affected and on what to do... read more
First published in 1990, this survival guide has helped countless young people labeled ^learning disabled^ -- and the adults who care about them. Meanwhile, laws have changed and technology has advanced. This revised and updated edition retains the best of the original edition: the warmth, affirmation, and solid information kids need to know they're smart and can learn, they just learn differently. It answers the many questions they have, like ^Why is it hard for kids with LD to learn?^ and ^What happens when you grow up?^ It expla... read more
Affirmations are more than just words. They can heal hurts, build self -esteem, and empower us to face life with confidence and courage. In a world filled with stress, pressures, and fears, children need support and encouragement from adults - and they need to know how to affirm themselves.
"A Parent's Guide to Learning Difficulties" will help you help your child to learn. It provides parents with a clear explanation of the many causes of children's problems in learning, and contains jargon-free and practical advice for helping children with reading, writing and mathematics. It also explains how previously proven and effective methods can be implemented in home-tutoring situations, as well as in school.While the focus is on ordinary children with general learning difficulties, the book also provides important informat... read more
Offers lists that range from the practical such as 'what is the role of the SENCO?' to overviews of the common special educational needs.
"Teaching Children with Dyslexia" is essential reading for any teacher, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator or teaching assistant who wants an insider's account of what dealing successfully with dyslexia entails. Written by one of the most well-regarded practitioners in the field with over twenty-five years' experience, this book is packed full of photocopiable exercises, activities and recommendations for resources, tests, teaching methods, advice and suggestions for strategies and techniques that are instantly transferable to ... read more
The role of the Special Needs Co-ordinator within both mainstream and special schools is becoming increasingly high-profile and the demands being made on SEN departments are higher than ever before. This text recognizes and addresses teachers' increasing needs for more professional training and development to meet these demands. Going beyond a description of the role of the SENCO, this book contains essential guidance on every aspect of the challenges faced by schools in fulfilling their obligations to meet pupils' specific learning needs.
