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With the introduction of the Code of Practice, all teachers will be involved in the identification and assessment of children's special educational needs and will be dealing with parents as potential partners. Many teachers and classroom support staff will have had little training in SEN and in interfacing with parents over SEN. There will be a great need for effective interaction with parents to enhance the professionals' understanding of the child and to increase the chances of co-operation and involvement of the parents. The author of this book draws on her own experience as a parent and in supporting other parents of children with SEN, to offer help to professionals in seeing and realising the value of parental partnership. ... Read more

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A break-through in learning to read and write!
This series teaches you how to teach your child- fresh, practical, memorable! Does not require much time to 'study ahead' before lessons.

This incredible series taught my SLD child to read and write fluently! Fresh ideas, winsome, memorable, practical! Consumable workbooks also available from Amazon and original publisher at reasonable cost, and the series grows with your student in subsequent volumes.
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Break-through math!
This incredible volume taught my SLD child to add fluently! Fresh ideas, winsome, memorable, practical! Consumable workbooks also available from Amazon and original publisher at reasonable cost, and the series grows with your student in subsequent volumes.

Teaches you clearly how to teach your student in fresh, winsome ways. Not much study prep time required to teach a lesson. ... Read more

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The challenges of teaching a child who has a disability aremany and varied. Nothing helps the process more than strong collaborationbetween the child's teachers and the child's parents. This new bookis all about creating that collaboration, maintaining it, and usingit to help children who have disabilities reach their personal educationalpotential. The authors take a developmental approach to their subject,focusing on the uniqueness of each family and each child from infancy,through the primary grades, to middle school, high school, and adulthood.Throughout the book, the “voices” of real parents lend authenticity to the material; and the essential role of the family in the education of its children is seen as of paramount importance. This book alsoaddresses current educational trends toward maximum inclusion for all children—children with ethnic, cultural, and linguistic differences as well as those with physical and mental disabilities.For Special Education teachers. ... Read more

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How parents can help children with Asperger's Syndrome to grow and prosper

If you are raising a child with Asperger's Syndrome, it can be a real challenge to find answers to your questions and make decisions while trying to keep pace with the latest developments in research and changes in the growth and behavior of your child. This book comes to the rescue by combining the latest medical information and interventions with clearcut strategies to help your child thrive at home and at school.

• Covers the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual development of children with Asperger's syndrome from 18 months through adolescence
• Presents the most up-to-date scientific data on Asperger's Syndrome, including the latest neuro-imaging research
• Offers practical strategies for shaping social interactions, coping with repetitive thoughts and behavior, addressing sensory needs or avoidance, encouraging interests without enabling obsessions, and other challenges
• Reviews the advantages and disadvantages of available medical treatments, complementary therapies, and early intervention strategies
• Written by a medical doctor and an educator who has a child with Asperger's

From getting a diagnosis, to finding the best schooling options, to helping your child with day-to-day issues and challenges, Asperger's Syndrome is an essential practical resource you will turn to again and again for reliable and current information. ... Read more

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A "must read" if your child has ASD or other special needs
"There are lots of books on Autism written for parents that provide information of how to access services at schools and in the community. "Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide to Helping Your Child Thrive at Home and at School" goes further and provides parents and professionals expert information that can help children with high functioning autism and asperger's reach their full potential. This is a must read for anyone who supports and/or loves a special needs child." Areva D. Martin, Esq. ... Read more

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This updated edition of Setting Our Sights outlines the five stages for equity reform, while clearly explaining research findings and offering practical tools and examples. ... Read more

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"A book for every school professional"
Review written by Lilian Zelaya.


As a graduate student in the Masters program of Social Work I was very pleased to know that a colleague of mine recommended me the book Involving Latino Families in Schools: Raising Student Achievement Through Home-School Partnershipswhich has been a very helpful resource for me in writing my thesis.

Because my thesis is on "The relationship between Latino parental involvement and their middle school student's academic performance" I was delighted to know that there was literature like this book that provided a thorough background on topics such as life in Latino families, the importance for schools to become active partners with Latino parents in order to achieve student success, parents participating in the schools and getting Latinos to College through home-school partnerships just to name a few.

I enjoyed the author's strength based approach when working with Latino parents and acknowledging that all families have strengths, through their history, language, cultural values and expectations for their children's success. This book also provided inspiring case examples, personal vignettes, as well as suggestions when working in the elementary and secondary levels (or both levels).

The author did a great job at providing information on how essential it is for schools to share information with Latino parents by using both formal and informal verbal and written communication in the language that parent's best understand. I also enjoyed reading how essential it is to incorporate the community and family culture in the school curriculum to create an ongoing partnership.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who works in schools starting from the secretary to the Superintendent. In order for Latino students to truly have all the support they need from their school, the entire school needs to make it their responsibility to support, communicate and be culturally competent when working with students and their parents. In order for parental involvement to increase in schools there needs to be an effort to gain the trust of parents and inform them of how they can participate and remain involved in their children's education. This book is a great contribution for our communities, schools, and families.

A Contribution to the Education Community
I find this book to be timely due to the increasing number of Latino families in the education system.This book helps the reader understand the possibilities of intergrating Latino families by using real life examples from her work in the community.My collegues and I have found it to be a contribution to the education community

Content is good - Writing is BAD
I'm amazed that a book can be so important and yet be written so poorly.The content is almost overshadowed by the pedantic, fragmented, toe-curlingly dull writing.Read it.Take away the message.Hold your nose.

Don't wait... run to get this great book!
I am on the editorial review board for the National Association of Elementary School Principals and was happily assigned to read and review this book.With over two thirds of my students English Language Learners (Latino), I hoped I would find some "gems" that would make our school more inviting to parents who would in turn help us by becoming more involved.

Within the first pages of this book, I was advised by Gaitan that this will not be a set recipe for involving your Latino parents.But even better... this book gives you the understandings and tools you need to develop a parental involvement program that meets "your" populations' needs.

This wonderful book, that highlights the points made in each chapter in boxes, distinguishes between elementary and secondary (or both) concepts, and uses case studies to demonstrate points, is a quick read that you will look forward to picking back up each day.

I will definitelybe implementing ideas that I gleaned from this book.In fact, I have ordered the book for my entire faculty.It's simply superb. ... Read more

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In this volume, the acknowledged pioneer in attention deficit disorder research combines the best of his previous books with important new information. In the new chapters (about 25 percent of the book), Hartmann looks at how and why America's school system fails to assist children diagnosed with ADHD and urges parents to find alternative means of educating their children when this happens. ... Read more

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The name says it all!!!
Thom Hartmann has written a series of books related to ADD/ADHD.

They all are wonderful easy to understand and useful books.

They introduce a powerful perspective to those labeled ADD/ADHD. ADD/ADHD, being based on labeling behaviors is challenged in many ways by these books of Hartmaan's.

Thom Hartmann's books provide a useful tool to help people recognize the psychological coping mechanism that are associated with ADD patterns of behavior.This was very helpful to me since I am not ADD/ADHD and had no idea how to relate or what I was relating to!!!

The Complete Guide to ADHD is just that, as complete a work of information about ADD/ADHD that I have found to date.

It says handy around the house!

Bottom-line these books helped several people I know and love.

So this review is one of a personal point of "been there done that!"I learned much as did my family and friends.

These books of his help!!!

Yours in good health

nieema

Buy this Hartmann ADD book - it is his BEST
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There are lots of reviews detailing the major points and I think they do a pretty fair job. So I won't repeat them.

The major point I would like to make is that Thom Hartmann has written several books - I think it's confusing trying to figure out which one(s) to read. His "A Different Perspective" was fantastic. But his "Complete Guid" is the best. If you are into NLP, his "Healing" book is useful. [My take on NLP is: Neuro Linguistic Programming - learn how people's eyes literally look in a particular direction when they are thinking certain types of thoughts {and succeed in poker) - control your involuntary physiological responses to transform your behavior - e.g., train your mind to be tranzuil (instead of fearful) when you see a black cat.]

Thom Hartmann's approach is effective [in my opinion and in direct contrast to the newest review I saw] because it helps me get get a handle on the various problems AND it offers effective advice on how to leverage ADD strengths.

I hope this proves useful.

An Interesting Perspecitve, But Little Help
I found Hartmann's Hunter/Farmer take on ADD an interesting way of recasting ADD as something other than a disorder, to help people with ADD create a positive stories for and about themselves and their ADD.If it helps even a few people improve their self-esteem, then it's worth considering.

However, as an adult with ADD who was diagnosed just a year and a half ago, I hoped to to find some helpful hints to improve my performance at work and in my every day life.Hartmann is a bit long on new paradigms but a bit short on "This is what you should do" type advice.Still, I'm glad I took the time to read the book and get to know his ideas and perspective on ADD.

He understands ADD...
Thom Hartmann is somebody who seems to really understand what ADD is all about. This is a great book that brings up some very interesting points. The section about education and learning is outstanding.

I think all people who have ADD themselves or care about a person with ADD should read this book. This is a great book somebody who us just begining to learn about ADD. It's also a great book for somebody who is looking for a different view of ADD than doctors and other my be giving.

I think anybody who has an interest in ADD should read at least one of Thom Hartmann's books.

Good Book For Beginning to Understand
I have struggled with ADD my whole life, was diagnosed 7 years ago, and only today am I beginning to really begin to gain a grip on my disability. This book has been a real help to me as I begin to do this. It has provided a series of interesting and import ways to look at ADD rather than bashing my head against a wall as if I understood. Rather, I needed a combination of clinical and personal perspectives that this book is great for. I would only say that I wish that there could have been a greater discussion of how, I as an adult can begin to structure my life in a better way as to minimize the effects of ADD. Instead, I think too often in the book the author resorts to more broad summations and issues rather than getting on his hands and knees in the dirt with me. I think that criticism should not overshadow though the great insights this book holds for all of us who are beginning to make that change with our lives or those parents figuring out how to deal with their children's diagnosis. ... Read more

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A key provision within the Code of Practice is the requirement and encouragement for all relevant professionals to effect co-operate working relations with parents. The aim of this text is to: identify existing good practice and present areas of developing practice; appraise the early impact of the Code in respect of partnership; and provide a forum for the examination and discussion of theory and practice issues in parent-professional relationships. ... Read more

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The definitive guide to helping children with AD/HD is back--revised, updated, and expanded based on years of reader response. From trouble at school to conflicts at home--children who are trapped in a cycle of frustration might be suffering from AD/HD. Dr. Warren Umansky offers a thorough explanation of one of today's most misunderstood and misdiagnosed diseases and reveals his breakthrough, home-based program for helping children with AD/HD. With updated information on such topics as "Going Drug Free," coping with AD/HD in college, and new strategies for dealing with AD/HD at home and in the classroom, Dr. Umansky provides the encouragement parents need to get their children tested and the tools necessary for families to cope with the disorder. Complete with diagrams and lucid, simple explanations, AD/HD: HELPING YOUR CHILD is a crucial work for parents, teachers, day-care providers, and anyone involved in rearing an AD/HD child today. ... Read more

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Great help for parent or teacher of ADD child
I refer to this book often.It provides very helpful information about diagnosing and dealing with children with ADD/ADHD.When my child was first diagnosed as ADD, this book helped me realize that it was a fair diagnosis.Every time I get frustrated with the way teachers deal with him, or need to be reminded about all the implications of his being ADD, this is the book I read.I understand that there is a revised edition coming out soon.I plan to get it as soon as it is out.Dr. Umansky provides professional information with personal stories as examples, which make the book accessible to parents and professionals.

A MUST HAVE FOR EVERY PARENT OF AN ADD CHILD!
THIS WAS THE FIRST BOOK ON ADD THAT I PURCHASED AFTER MY SON WAS DIAGNOSED. IT HELPED ME AND MY HUSBAND TO UNDERSTAND OUR SON'S CONDITION AND GAVE US TOOLS TO HELP HIM. I ALSO GAVE THIS BOOK TO HIS TEACHERS AND ITGAVE THEM ALOT OF INSIGHT AS WELL. UNLESS THERE IS MANDATORY TRAINING FORTEACHERS IT'S UP TO US TO MAKE SCHOOL AN AS POSITIVE EXPEREANCE AS POSIBLEFOR OUR CHILDREN AND THIS BOOK IS ONE WAY.

Overall, a useful contribution to parent literature on ADD
The book was interesting and reasonably complete. It was well-written for a target audience of parents and teachers of ADD kids and offered a broader perspective on what ADD is than many books. The book's principal weaknesspertains to its discussion of the legal issues surrounding ADD andeducational accommodations. While the discussion of IDEA was exceptionallythorough and complete, there was no mention whatsoever of Section 504 lawsor accommodation plans. With many parents and school districts reluctant toimplement special ed services for ADD, Section 504 plans have proven to bea godsend for parents in getting schools to flex to the needs of their ADDchildren without having to implement special services or IEPs. I wouldrecommend the book with this one caveat. ... Read more

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If you have a child on the autism spectrum who struggles with the challenges of daily life, then this book is for you! Hints and Tips... is peppered with vignettes and stories of real-life situations and successes, and offers clever ideas for tackling everyday difficulties, such as bathing, bedtime, school trips, and selecting the right child minder.

Dion E. Betts and Nancy J. Patrick provide creative, practical strategies to help parents and caregivers to support their child, and to enable their child to develop the social skills needed to manage and enjoy daily life to the fullest. The book is split into five parts: home life, hygiene, community, medical, and schools and organizations. Common problem areas are also tackled in a toolkit section, which includes checklists, to do lists, visual schedules, and mnemonics to aid memory and retrieval.

Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is an essential aid for parents and carers to make small and simple changes that result in big improvements in the quality of life of children, their families, and carers. ... Read more

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Any library catering to parents needs this
Any who work with kids diagnosed on the autism spectrum will find these stories of real-life problems and successes inspiring. They cover everything from bathing to school trips and childcare providers and provides parents and caregivers real-world tools to help support a child, encourage social skills development, and more. Common problem areas are also covered in a 'toolkit' area, while chapters offer sidebars of easy reads on situations such as sleepovers or reading faces and emotions. Any library catering to parents needs this. ... Read more

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For children with ADHD in grades 1/n-/6, problems withhomework have been shown to contribute to academic skills deficits,underachievement, and significant levels of parent-childconflict. This manual presents the first empirically supportedhomework intervention approach specifically developed for familiescoping with ADHD. Grounded in a solid theoretical and empiricalrationale, the book provides detailed instructions for setting up theprogram, recruiting and selecting participants, and conducting each ofthe seven sessions. Practitioners learn how to implement specializedinstructional and behavioral interventions to facilitate collaborativehome-school relationships, foster effective study skills and workhabits, and enhance family functioning and children'sself-esteem. Special features include detailed case examples;checklists for monitoring the integrity of interventions; recruitinginstruments and outcome measures; and helpful parent handouts. Idealfor use with groups of parents and children, or with one family at atime, this manual is an invaluable resource for school psychologistsand counselors, clinical child psychologists and other mental healthpractitioners, and special education professionals. ... Read more

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Very helpful...
This is a great resource for school administrators and families. It's definitely the type of book you want to keep handy to use as a guide for children with ADHD. It's very practical, useful, and easy to understand. ... Read more

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While some people look back on school as the 'best days of your life', for others the experience can be unpleasant and gruelling. "Learning without School" is a practical handbook for parents who want to educate their children at home but are unsure that they have the skills and know-how required to give their child the best education possible.This book explains what home education is; the advantages and disadvantages of choosing this route; how to begin home educating; what you need to do and how to help your child adjust; and how home education affects children's social skills and friendships. It also covers technical aspects, such as the curriculum, core Subjects, exams and timetables. Ross Mountney also considers children with 'learning difficulties' or 'special needs' and how to approach home education differently for this group of children.Each chapter contains a summary of key points, useful websites, hints and tips and real-life case studies.This practical guide offers indispensible support for parents who are considering home education for their child, and includes a broad philosophy of education that will interest all parents and professionals involved in education and child welfare. ... Read more

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"Teaching Social - Emotional Skills at School and Home" is designed to provide teachers and parents with strategies for teaching children and youth to become socially and emotionally competent. This book is research-based yet practical and easy to read. The authors examine all aspects of social-emotional learning, including emotional literacy, social problem solving, and the social skills essential for making friends and succeeding in school - making this text the most comprehensive available. Readers will learn how to teach social-emotional skills at the individual, classroom, schoolwide, and districtwide levels by integrating instruction within the academic curriculum and how to make social - emotional learning part of school and family life.The features include: includes assessment approaches to identify children who need social - emotional skills instruction; contains practical activities to help children of all ages understand and regulate emotions, make and keep friends, solve social problems, and succeed in school; addresses the importance of social - emotional skills for gaining and maintaining employment; incorporates real-life vignettes that connect theory and practice; and provides numerous useful forms, checklists, and planning sheets. ... Read more

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Sensory Integration Strategies
Interviewed by a Parent with Girard Sagmiller
Sensory Strategies for Home and School

Sensory integration therapy is essentially a form of occupational therapy, and it is generally offered by specially trained occupational therapists. It involves specific sensory activities (swinging, bouncing, brushing, and more) that are intended to help the patient regulate his or her sensory response. The outcome of these activities may be better focus, improved behavior, and even lowered anxiety. ... Read more

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What does it mean when your child seems "average" at school but brilliant at home? What if your son has a talent–and a learning difference that hides it? You know that your daughter has extraordinary potential in math, but her teacher ignores it. What can you do?
If you think your gifted child isn't getting the education he or she needs, this book is for you. It helps you recognize your child's gifts, understand his or her problems at school, find out your district's policy on gifted education, explore various options (pull-out programs, acceleration, grade skipping, clustering, etc.), communicate effictively with the school and district, and provide enrichment at home.
Practical advice guides you toward workable solutions.Real-life examples show how any parent, in any situation, can become a powerful advocate for his or her child. Resource point the way toward more information and support. ... Read more

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Nice resource!
Very useful resource, great for the price! 189 pages covering home, discipline, school issues and advocacy. This contains a beginning section describing gifted traits in case you are not sure of where your child falls, through school and advocacy for gifted legislation. There is a detailed discussion on perfectionism in gifted children. Also in the back of the book and throughout are further resources and a glossary of terms. This is a used 2001 version, there may be a better updated version available re:legislative issues. The age of the version is the only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5.

Highly recommended
Well written, well organized, and overall an excellent book. I especially liked the quotes from kids, parents, and teachers about their experiences. It is unique in its clear approach on how to achieve the optimum learning environment for your bright kid -- and how to gain cooperation from teachers, administrators, and even the school board.

Stand up for your Gifted Child..Now!
As parents, we are our children's best and sometimes, only advocates. This book supports everything a conscientious parent already thinks. It is a great source for new ideas for handling new or difficult situations.

Brilliant, Clear, Practical
Not a very large book, only 190 pages, but chock-full of crucial advice and helpful perspectives. The layout is friendly on the eye, but I never felt like I was cruising through a bunch of bullet points. The author knows how to write. I am so very happy that I got my hands on this.

The ultimate parents' guide
Smutny covers the basic concepts and issues facing the families of gifted kids.Better yet, she provides concrete, detailed strategies for parents as they negotiate the best possible education for their gifted children.Lots of real-life stories, lots of nuts-and-bolts advice, right down to the questions to ask and the things to _avoid_ saying. ... Read more

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Life becomes exciting, difficult and undeniably fuller for Neil when Geraldine, his mentally handicapped sister, comes home to live with the family. ... Read more

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I Had No Idea
I had seen this book in my teacher's library and wanted to see what it was about, and a few days ago I got around to doing it. I had no idea it would be about a mentally challenged girl named Gerri who comes to live with her family after living in an institution all her life. This story is gripping and a little ways into the book, Gerri really touches you in the heart, and it seems like you just want to hug her (that's what she does to everybody). Sure, this story isn't some magical fantasy with adventure in every corner, but I love it anyway. I told some of my friends what it was about, and they were like,"Huh, sounds great." This story is great, told in the view of the little brother, you'll love the story, characters, and everything else about this book. Some humor, a serious tone, and Gerri will make you want to Welcome Home, Jellybean.

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
I STRONGLY RECOMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE! IT SO SAD SO FUNNY AND SO TOUCHING THAT I'LL READ IT LIKE TWICE A MONTH AND STILL NOT GET TIRD OF IT. THE STORY IS ABOUT A 13 YEAR OLD BOY NAMED NEIL WHO'SSISTER 14 YEAR OLD GERRI IS MENTALY CHALLENGED AND HAS STAYED AT AN INTITUION ALL HER LIFE AND IS FINALLY COMING HOME. BUT JUST GETTING HER FROM HER HOME, TO THE CAR, AND UP THE ELEVATOR WAS BIG TROUBLE AND THERE IS PLENTY MORE COMING. BUT GERRI IS SLOWLY LEARNING, AND SOMETIMES LEARNING FOR GERRI CAN BE A BIT TROUBLE. AND ALL OF IT IS MAKING NEIL STRUGGLE IN SCHOOL. SINCE GERRI HAS COME THE OXLEY FAMILY HAS CHANGED A WHOLE LOT! SOME GOOD...AND SOME BAD. MARLINE FANTA SHYER HAS DONE AN EXELLENT JOB THAT I'M SUPRISED THIS BOOK HASN'T GOT AN AWARD!! I LOVE HOW THE AUTHOR LEAVES CLUES AND AND HINTS AT THE END OF THE CHAPTERS MAKING YOU WANT TO READ MORE. THIS BOOK IS GREAT! I JUST WISH IT WAS A LONGER, THICKER BOOK, (LIKE THE HARRY POTTER SERISE)

GREAT book!
I thought that Welcome Home, Jellybean was an excellent book. I couldn't stop reading it! I really like how at the end of each chapter the author made it so you wanted to keep reading and reading. It is about a girl who is mentally challenged and she comes home. The family, especially Neil, has to adapt to Geraldine's(the mentally challenged girl) special needs. I would tell everyone to read it.

Passed Down From Generation to Generation.
I am 33 years old and read this book when I was in grade school.It was one of my favorite books ever since. My daughter who is now 9 is in the process of reading it and I've noticed that she hasn't been able to put it down YET!
This book gives insight on what it is really like to have a mentally challenged person in your life. It shows how to gain patience, understanding and, most of all, how to truly LOVE someone through the eyes of a child.

Shyer has done it again!
Welcome Home Jellybean by Marlene Fanta Shyer is an appealing book to all ages. When Neil Oxley's sister Gerri comes home from an institution, the Oxley's family life is going to change. This book was exciting and the author ended every chapter with a cliff hanger to keep you reading on. I definitly reccomened this book! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Education, published by Project Innovation (Alabama) on September 22, 1994. The length of the article is 2540 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The critical need for teachers of preschoolers with special needs and their families: Southern University's response.
Author: Patricia R. Bockmiller
Publication: Education (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 1994
Publisher: Project Innovation (Alabama)
Volume: v115Issue: n1Page: p105(6)

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This text aims to help those who live and work with exceptionally able children of all ages, by raising awareness of what it is like to grow up "different". It considers the children's social and emotional development and offers suggestions on how to provide suitable learning environments. The book should be of interest to parents and teachers, and professionals who support the work of schools. The first edition of this book was published as "Helping the Child of Exceptional Ability". ... Read more