125 Brain Games for Babies

Jackie Silberg

This Book is a fun filled collection of ways to develop the brain capacity of babies

Ages: 0 - 1

$45.95

125 Brain Games for toddlers and Twos

Jackie Silberg

A young childs brain grows at a phenomenal rate in the first years of life, opening a window of opportunity for learning that occurs only once in a lifetime. 125 Brain Games for Toddlers and Twos is a fun-filled collection of ways to lay the groundwork for your childs future.

Ages: -

$45.94

A Guide to Special Education Advocacy What Parents, Clinicians and Advocates Need to Know

Matthew Cohen

Disability law can be complex and intimidating, so how can concerned parents use it to ensure their child with a disability receives the appropriate education they are legally entitled to?
This book will provide parents, people with disabilities, professionals and clinicians thinking about special education advocacy with an overview of current disability law and how it works, identifying practical ways for building positive and effective relationships with schools.

2009

Ages: -

$48.90

Adults and Children Learning Together

Pam Hanna

Paperback 175mm x 245mm 112 pages
Through the use of many colourful and interesting stories and examples, this book makes a very persuasive case for looking carefully and listening sensitively to children as a basis for planning.

2006

Ages: -

$57.44

Attention Balance and Coordination The ABC of Learning Success

Sally Goddard Blythe

Suitable for professionals involved in education and child development on the role of reflexes, posture and motor skills in educational achievement and understanding the source of specific problems with behavior, this title explains why early reflexes are important, their functions in early development, and effects on learning and behavior.

2009

Ages: -

$110.00

Beautiful Beginnings : A Developmental Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers

Helen Raikes, Ph.D., & Jane McCall Whitmer, M.S.

More than 350 easy, fun, and research-supported activities help professionals and parents build on young children's natural strengths and interests, recognize emerging developments, and encourage progress in areas of concern.

2005

Ages: 0 - 3

$77.00

Building the Reading Brain, PreK-3

Patricia Wolfe and Pamela Nevills

Learning to read ia a complex, gradual process that begins in infancy, and Building the Reading Brain, PreK-3 provides insight and guidelines to help early childhood educators, parents and care providers to meet the challange of insuring that every child learns to read with fluency and conprehension.

Ages: 3 - 3

$60.89

Childhood Speech, Language and Listening Problems What Every Parent Should Know

Patricia McAleer Hamaguchi

Due September 2010
Whether you're trying to make sense of your childs communication problem or a speech therapists report, this book offers a comprehensive overview of causes and treatments that can bring you up to speed

Ages: -

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Critical Issues in Early Childhood Professional Development

Edited by Martha Zaslow & Ivelisse Martinez-Beck

What do we mean by "professional development" for teachers; what effect does it have on elementary school readiness, and which models really work? This research-based book moves the early childhood field toward definitive answers.

2005

Ages: -

$70.21

Different Croaks for Different Folks All about children with Special Learning Needs

Midori Ochiai

This engaging colour illustrated book explores the difficulties faced by frogs with a different croak' is aimed at children with autism and related spectrum conditions.

2005

Ages: 3 - 18

$42.49

Dyslexia : Theory and Practice of Instruction 3rd Ed.

Joanna Kellogg Uhry Diana Brewster Clark

This book overviews dyslexia research literature and discusses the most effective techniques for teaching children with dyslexia.

2005

Ages: -

$78.43

Dyslexia Learning Disorder or Creative Gift?

Cornelia Jantzen

Dyslexia has long been known as a learning difficulty that primarily affects literacy skills. This title explores the view that dyslexia is not a disability, but a special gift often coupled with a highly developed imagination and unique perception structure.
Cornelia Jantzen studied education and specialized in dyslexia. She works as a consultant on dyslexia in Hamburg, and is the mother of two dyslexic children. Her interest in a new approach is based on her in-depth study of the Davis method, the foundations of Steiner-Waldorf education and a broad overview of current practices.

Ages: -

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First Time Starting Preschool

The First Time series addresses situations that often make children feel anxious and uncertain. The stories are designed to help parents and carers reassure young children by depicting realistic examples and providing topics for discussion. By taking the mystery out of first-time experiences, these books will help young children to face new situations in their lives. Contains stickers and certificates.

Ages: -

$12.95

How to Help Students Complete Classwork and Homework Assignments

Timothy E. Heron - Brooke J. Hippler - Matthew J. Tincani

This book addresses best practice strategies that teachers, parents, and students can use to facilitate the accurate, timely, and proficient completion of classwork and homework assignments. A range of examples provides elementary, middle, and high-school level teachers with preteaching, teaching, and postteaching tactics with proven success for students with and without disabilities.

Ages: -

$32.00

It's Time To start Using Your Words Storybook

Lawrence E. Shapiro

Young children accustomed to expressing themselves with tantrums, gestures, or simple silence need to learn that using their words is the best way to make their thoughts and feelings heard. This book helps kids learn to say 'please' and 'thank you' and express themselves in productive ways. Its Time to Start Using Your Words is written by child psychologist Lawrence Shapiro and includes language development information and advice for parents. Reading this book at storytime is a great way to encourage your child to communicate with words and leave crying and shyness beh

2009

Ages: 2 - 5

$12.95

Learning Re-Enabled A Practical Guide to Helping Children with Learning Disabilities

Susan Schriber Orloff

Written by an OT. Learning Re-enabled is designed to help therapists, teachers, and parents understand the learning disabled child

2004

Ages: 3 - 18

$43.00

Mac Write Prep

Anne Giulieri

The Macmillan Handwriting Program for Victoria. Order each book seperately. Available for Prep, Year 1 through 6. Handwriting checklist is photocopyable workbook is not.

2003

Ages: 4 - 6

$17.25

Mac Write Year 1 VIC

Anne Giulieri

The Macmillan Handwriting Program for Victoria.

2003

Ages: -

$17.25

Mac Write Year 2 NSW

Anne Giulieri

Aims to teach correct letter formation and fluency within real-life context.

2003

Ages: -

$17.25

Mac Write Year 3

Anne Giulieri

Provides students with an innovative and enjoyable way to learn the skills of handwriting

2003

Ages: -

$17.25

Mac Write Year 4

Anne Giulieri

The Macmillan Handwriting Program for Victoria.

2003

Ages: -

$17.25

Mac Write Year 5

Anne Giulieri

Practise fluency, speed and accuracy within the context of a communication theme

2003

Ages: -

$17.25

Mac Write Year 6

Anne Giulieri

Includes personal details, signature, forthcoming goals etc

2003

Ages: -

$17.25

Making Toys for Infants and Toddlers

Linda Miller and Mary Jo Gibbs

Using ordinary stuff for extraordinary play

2002

Ages: 0 - 4

$48.30

Making Toys for Preschool Children

Linda Miller, Mary Gibbs

Using Ordinary Stuff for Extraordinary Play What do you get when you combine a newspaper, paper bags, tape, & markers? A Lunch Bag City, of course This series is a teachers dream Youll find more creative ways to use a tube sock, milk carton, and other inexpensive things found around the house than you ever imagined. Create unique, exciting toys and props to help children learn in appropriate ways.

2002

Ages: -

$48.30

Making Toys for School Aged Children

Linda Miller and Mary Jo Gibbs

Using Ordinary Stuff for Extraordinary Play

2002

Ages: 5 - 10

$48.00

Negotiating the Special Education Maze A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Winifred Anderson

For more than 25 years, this classic guide has taken parents, guardians, educational advocates, and special educators step by step through the special education process. Now revised and updated, reflecting the latest changes to the special education laws, NEGOTIATING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION MAZE continues to provide thorough, time tested advice based on the authors years of experience helping parents advocate for their child.

2008

Ages: -

$43.70

Numbers

Gail Kushnir

Number Concepts, Writing Numerals, Sensory Motor Activities

Ages: -

POA

Parents's Guide to solving School Problems

Fontenelle D

This guide identifies the most common types of problems that children exhibit in school and provides eight chapters of methods and techniques to improve them. Holding realistic expectations for children and the challenges of learning disabilities, the author advises parents on when to consider summer school, home school, or special education.

2009

Ages: -

$38.95

Play Therapy Theory and Practice Comparing Theories and Techniques 2nd Ed Due May 09

Kevin J Oconnor Lisa D Braverman

432 PP This book is edited by one of the foremost authorities on play therapy. This new edition of this best seller provides an up-to-date guide to the 10 major approaches to play therapy. The new edition covers bi-polar and ADHD diagnosis and the use of psychotropic medications.
The therapist looking to sharpen skills and students seeking initial training will benefit greatly from this book.

2009

Ages: -

$97.95

Play as Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions

Karen Stagnitti and Rodney Cooper

Play as therapy provides background theory and practical applications of original research on play assessment and interventions used in therapy . The book offers a solid foundation for identifying and assessing play dysfunction, understanding play in different cultural contexts and considerations when intervening with play. The practical approach is underpinned by theory, research and case vignettes to explain how to utilise play as therapy with challenging children

2009

Ages: -

$43.00

Practical Parenting 1-5 years 1 ONLY ON SPECIAL

Pam Linke

ON SPECIAL WAS $80 NOW $45
This comprehensive Australian programme provides developmental information and relates it to choice in parenting skills so that parents can be involved in and encourage their children's healthy growth. The focus is also on strengthening family relationships.

1996

Ages: -

$45.00

Practical Parenting 6-12

Pam Linke

Leader's Guide. Covers an exciting and important period of development until now neglected in parent education

1994

Ages: 6 - 12

$84.00

Practical Strategies for Living with Dyslexia

Maria Chivers

This book will be an essential practical resource for both the parents of, and the professionals who work, with people with dyslexia.

2001

Ages: 4 -

$34.44

Reading and Writing with Letterland: A Parents Guide

Manson, Judy

The Parents Guide introduces all the Letterland characters and has been developed to forge a link between parents, teachers and children.

Ages: -

$36.74

Ready Set Go Off To PLay Fun Learning Activities for Toddlers

Becky Daniel

For toddlers, everything they do is learning.The more your child plays and does, the more opportunities they have for finding favourites. Imagine, if you will, what would have happened if Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's family had never set him on a piano bench and placed his little hands on the keys? Nothing. What a loss that would have been for the world. One of your most important jobs as a parent is to find out what natural talents lie within your child.

2006

Ages: 1 - 4

$14.38

Ready Set Go Off to School

This book concentrates on the five major areas for 4-year-old develompment. Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Language, Creative/imanginative and Cognitive Development

Ages: 4 - 4

$14.38

Retarded Isn't Stupid, Mom! Revised Edition

Sandra Kaufman

In a fast-paced, engaging story, mother Sandra Kaufman frankly reveals the feelings of denial, guilt, frustration, and eventual acceptance that result in a determination to help her child live an independent life

2004

Ages: 0 -

$43.64

Spotlight on Young Children and Language 192889612X

Derry Koralek

This collection of engaging, research based articles describes powerful ways to promote oral language throughout early childhood

Ages: -

$32.95

Spotlight on Young Children and Math

Derry Koralek

Proven strategies to introduce key math concepts, faster problem solving and mathematical thinking

Ages: -

$32.14

Spotlight on Young Children and Science

Derry Korale

A collection of engaging and thoughtful articles from young children and other resources

Ages: -

$32.14

Spotlight on young children and Play

Derry Koralek

2004

Ages: 0 - 8

$33.35

Study Skills for Dyslexic Students With cd rom/PB

Sandra Hargreaves

Written with the needs of dyslexic students in further and higher education in mind, this book will motivate, inspire and guide you through your studies.
This is an essential read for all dyslexic students in further and higher education.

2007

Ages: -

$51.75

Teaching Children with Dyslexia A Practical Guide

Philomena Ott

Gives an insider's account of what dealing successfully with dyslexia entails. This book contains photocopiable exercises, activities and recommendations for resources, tests, teaching methods, advice and suggestions for strategies and techniques that are transferable to classroom environments.

2006

Ages: -

$112.88

Teaching Math to People with Down's Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners, Book I

DeAnna Horstmeier

Now parents and educators can use this guide to teach meaningful math to students--with and without learning problems--who struggle with understanding computation, number concepts, and when and how to use these skills.

2004

Ages: -

$56.35

Teaching Reading to Children with Down's Syndrome
A guide for parents and teachers

Patricia Logan Oelwein

371 Pages
Topics on Down Syndrome

1995

Ages: 0 - 6

$44.00

The 3 R's for Special Education: Rights, Resources, Results

Grace Trevor

Through this tape (available in both video and audio versions), parents learn how to navigate the steps of the special education system and work toward securing the best education and services for their children

2004

Ages: 0 -

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The Giant Encyclopedia of Transition Activities for Children 3-6

Kathy Charner, Maureen Murphy and Jennifer Ford

Over 600 Activities created by teachers for tachers.
Through play, young children learn to communicate, interact, and expand their cognitive thinking horizons. The GIANT Encyclopedia of Transition Activities provides the resources to make play meaningful and educational for young children.

2005

Ages: 3 - 6

$91.94

The Me, Too! series (set of 6 booklets).

Marci Hansen

All therapists, teachers, childcare providers and anyone else working with families of young children with special needs should read these books for a deeper appreciation of the law as well as the parent's and the child's role in being presented as a whole competent person with the same basic needs as any child.

2001

Ages: 2 - 5

$59.45

The New Language of Toys - Third Edition

Sue Schwartz, PH.D.

Now in a new edition, the author explains how to use toys to play purposefully with a child to provide language learning opportunities

2004

Ages: -

$49.50

The Parent's Guide to Speech and Language Problems

Debbie Feit, Heidi M. Feldman

Your definitive guide for helping your speech impaired child cowritten by two in the trenches experts.
When a child has communication problems diagnosed or not parents are first looking for a place to go for help. The Parent's Guide to Speech and Language Problems is a one-stop resource, offering not just the most up-to-date medical information but also advice and encouragement from a mom who's been there.

2007

Ages: -

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The Special Education Sourcebook

Michael Rosenberg, Irene Edmond-Rosenburg

A Teacher's guide to Programs, materials, and Information sources

Ages: -

$61.93

The Wolf Who Cried Boy A mother who wouldnt give up on her dyslexic son

Mary Jean Hughes

Among the many books relating to personal accounts about family's struggles with leaning disabilities, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is unique. The author tells the unvarnished truth about the trials of seeking appropriate education for her son. She doesn't mince words, she doesn't try to rationalize the limitations of the system, and she dares to identify the hypocrisy inherent in the way educational services are allocated. As a result, this memoir is startling and refreshing.

2008

Ages: -

$54.00

Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, ADD and Other Learning Disabilities

Lisa A. Kurtz

Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities. The book covers a wide variety of mind-body interventions and manipulative techniques, as well as energy therapies, biologically based methods, and alternative medical systems. This book will be a valuable source of information for parents and professionals working with children who have disabilities that impact their learning or behavior.

2008

Ages: -

$37.90

Why dont students like school

Danielle T Willingham

A Cognitive Scientist answers questions about how the mind works and what it means for the classroom
This book will help teachers improve their practice by explaining how they and their students think and learn - revealing the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences.

Ages: -

$46.00

You Make the Difference : In Helping Your Child Learn.

Ayala Manolson with Barb Ward, and Nancy Doddington. A Hannen publication

You know your child best and care about him the most. You want to help him grow up to be the best he can be. It's important to remember that HOW you connect with your young child affects:
-- how he feels about himself
-- his chances to learn

1995

Ages: -

$56.35