Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Early Years

Lynn Plimley, Maggie Bowen, Hugh Morgan

Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Early Years provides information on the services that are available for children from birth to five years and addresses issues related to identification, assessment, teaching and learning, and family support. Illustrated with case studies provided by parents and practitioners, this resource covers: The Code of Practice for SEN & the SEN and Disability Discrimination Act Identification of children s learning and assessment needs Examples of positive multi-agency practice and collaboration Effective partnerships with parents Social skills and behavior Alternative intervention and home based programs Transition from pre-school to kindergarten This book is ideal for preschool playgroup and nursery staff, child care providers, and parents.

2007

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$45.00

LINKing Authentic Assessment and Early Childhood Intervention Best Measures for Best Practices, Seco

Stephen J. Bagnato, Ed.D., John T. Neisworth, Ph.D., & Kristie Pretti Frontczak, Ph.D.

How can early childhood professionals make informed decisions while selecting assessment materials that meet recommended practices? Use the NEW edition of this essential reference, the only book with professional ratings and reviews of 80 authentic, widely used assessment tools for children birth to 8.

2010

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Management of Communication needs in people with a Learning Disability

Sam Abudarhan and Angela Hurd

Issues of Service Delivery and Auditing. Assessment of Communication needs. Speech and Language Therapy Management Models. Early Intervention. Development of Pre-symbolic and Pre-linguistic Skills. From First Words to phrase and From Phrase to Sentence. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Working With Parents, Carers and Related Professions. The Management of challenging Behaviour Within a Communication Framework. Dual diagnosis.

2002

Ages: -

$82.95

Mosby's Pocket Book of Mental Health (Australian Authors)

Muir-Cochrane, Barkway, Nizette

Mosby's Pocketbook of Mental Health is a convenient, user-friendly resource for all health professionals. The potency of this text is in its easily accessible format which offers clear, concise guidance to students on clinical placements and practitioners.

2010

Ages: -

$49.00

Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Adults Pocket Guide

Mulligan

Quick-reference pocket manual to aid occupational therapy students and practitioners in performing efficient and comprehensive evaluations for adults with disabilities. Information is organized into tables, boxes, and schematics. Wire-spiral binding.
This guide was a great find--I think someone on one of AOTA's list serves suggested it. It would be excellent for a fieldwork student as well as a more experienced therapist. The authors gives lots of tips that I should have been told in school or during fieldwork but wasn't. It's a best bet for any therapist interested in improving his/her skills.

Ages: -

$63.80

Pain in Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Tim F. Oberlander, M.D., & Frank J. Symons, Ph.D.

For clinicians, recognizing and correctly interpreting any patients expression of pain is a challenge but a necessity for timely and appropriate health care. If that patient has a developmental disability and self report is unavailable, that challenge is magnified. Thats why every clinician needs this landmark volume. The first to synthesize research about this critical topic, this book will help ensure that healthcare professionals are better prepared to assess and manage pain in children and adults with a range of disabilities.

2006

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Routines-Based Early Intervention Supporting Young Children and Their Families

R.A. McWilliam

Fully understand the family environment. Get to know the family by creating a helpful visual depiction of their relationships, supports, and resources.
Conduct assessment that s truly family centered. Uncover the whole familys functional needs through an indepth yet unintimidating interview about daily routines and activities.

2010

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Supporting the IEP Process A Facilitator's Guide

Nicholas R.M. Martin, M.A.

Positive and productive IEP meetings lay the groundwork for better student outcomes, but when team opinions clash and emotions run high, a meeting can fall apart before the child can benefit. A neutral third party facilitator can make all the difference and now theres a practical, how to guide that shows professionals how to step into this critical role.

2010

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The Program Administrator's Guide to Early Childhood Special Education Leadership, Development, and

Janeen McCracken Taylor, Ph.D., James McGowan, Ph.D., & Toni Linder, Ed.D.

As more and more people become leaders in early childhood special education often without training on staff development, budgets, proposal writing, and other crucial issues they need a single resource that tells them everything they need to know. This is the only book that brings it all together Equally useful as a text for preservice professionals and a trusted go to resource for new administrators, this research based book helps readers provide strong leadership across every key aspect of program development for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

2009

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Using IGDIs Monitoring Progress and Improving Intervention for Infants and Young Children

Judith Carta, Ph.D., Charles Greenwood, Ph.D., Dale Walker, Ph.D., & Jay Buzhardt, Ph.D.

As more and more early childhood programs implement response to intervention, the Individual Growth and Development Indicators (IGDIs) will be the tool of choice for fast, reliable, and ongoing progress monitoring. Thats why every program needs this book, the only quick guide to conducting the popular IGDIs accurately and efficiently.

2010

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Working with Families of Young Children with Special Needs *

Edited by R. A. McWilliam

This user-friendly book presents research-based best practices for serving families of children with special needs from birth to age 6. Expert contributors demonstrate how early intervention and early childhood special education can effectively address a wide range of family concerns, which in turn optimizes children's development and learning. Tightly edited, the volume offers indispensable tools for assessing families; identifying and capitalizing on their strengths; providing information, support, and coaching; collaborating with parents and teachers to address children's functional needs in the context of everyday routines; and coordinating care. Over a dozen reproducible checklists and forms help professionals immediately implement the techniques and strategies described.

2010

Ages: -

$53.95