Showing titles in Special Education & Disabilities

In this galvanizing audiobook for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue - childhood trauma - and its profound effect on learning and teaching.   

The important role of play, sound, music, and the heart for life-long learning, joy and parenting is presented in this wonderfully readable synthesis of scientific research and story. Biologist, educator and author, Carla Hannaford, beautifully reinforces what we instinctively know will heal our...

Raise calmer, more confident kids—and feel steadier as the adult they rely on. This practical collection pairs play therapy activities with science-backed tools for emotional regulation so you can reduce meltdowns, end power struggles faster, and deepen connection at home, in therapy, or in the classroom.

Transform daily interactions using neurodiversity-affirming communication strategies designed for parents and educators. When navigating sensory overload or meltdowns, genuine connection requires an empathetic, two-way approach. Shift away from outdated deficit models and embrace supportive...

Autistic burnout is a common experience for autistic children and young people. This book, authored by a neurodivergent practitioner with firsthand experience as both an autism parent and researcher, delves into the recognition and management of burnout. It offers parents and professionals practical strategies to prevent autistic burnout and provides guidance on supporting those already in distress.

In this fresh look at trauma-informed practice, Alex Shevrin Venet urges educators to shift equity to the center as they consider policies and professional development.  

Temple Grandin is the most famous person with autism in the world. Whether you know her from the HBO movie Temple Grandin, her decades of work in the meat and cattle industry, or her unmatched contribution to the autism world, surely you know a thing or two about Temple. Well, prepare to meet a whole new side of her! Temple's close friend and author, Anita Lesko, conducts personal and unique interviews.

If you're the parent of a "smart but scattered" teen, trying to help him or her grow into a self-sufficient, responsible adult may feel like a never-ending battle. Now you have an alternative to micromanaging, cajoling, or ineffective punishments. This positive guide provides a science-based program for promoting teens' independence by building their executive skills - the fundamental brain-based abilities needed to get organized, stay focused, and control impulses and emotions.

Begin your journey in learning with a fresh perspective. For many, exploring Maria Montessori's philosophy has greatly changed the way they parent, teach or even view children. This is especially true for children with autism, who require even greater understanding from those who care for them. Whether you're a parent or an educator, this audiobook was designed to help you learn about both autism and the Montessori method.

Every child has a right to make sense of math, and to use math to make sense of their worlds. Despite their gifts, students with disabilities are often viewed from a deficit standpoint in mathematics classrooms. These students are often conceptualized as needing to be fixed or remediated...

This book offers a lifeline to parents raising children with anxiety, combining expert insights with real-life experiences to create a resource that is both informative and relatable. Follow the inspiring journey of Rose and her mother Rachel as they navigate the complex and often overwhelming...

A light in the darkness for severely troubled children, former special education teacher Torey Hayden faced three of her most extraordinary challenges after she left the classroom. Nine-year-old Cassandra, kidnapped by her father and found starving, dirty, and picking through garbage cans - a child prone to long silences and erratic, violent behavior, whose hard-won recollections of the nightmare she endured could not be fully trusted.

Discover a powerful toolkit within this guide that promises not just knowledge but transformative strategies and insights. Understand how ADHD intersects with other disorders, affecting everything from emotional regulation to learning capabilities. Uncover hidden techniques for managing hyperactivity and enhancing executive functions, and get acquainted with the most effective ADHD medications and alternative therapies available.

In One Without the Other: Stories of Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion, Shelley Moore explores the changing landscape of inclusive education. Presented through real stories from her own classroom experience, this passionate and creative educator tackles such things as inclusion as a philosophy and practice, the difference between integration and inclusion, and how inclusion can work with a variety of students and abilities.

A comprehensive resource for parents, therapists, caregivers, and educators, packed with lifelong strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) management and support.

In un mondo che viaggia al ritmo preciso di un orologio svizzero, Leo è un "glitch" nel sistema. Per lui, una pozzanghera che riflette la luce vale più di una lezione di matematica, e un ghirigoro sul quaderno è una porta verso mondi inesplorati. Ma la realtà, fatta di grembiuli neri e regole rigide di una scuola gestita da suore, non è pronta ad accogliere il suo caos colorato.

End exhausting power struggles and emotional meltdowns by decoding your neurodivergent child’s unique brain style. Whether commuting after a difficult school drop-off or seeking late-night reassurance, this compassionate audio guide offers immediate relief for overwhelmed caregivers. Stop...

Strategy is about shaping the future. Thinking strategically is what separates good managers and great leaders. Learn the fundamentals about how to create winning strategy and lead your team to deliver it. From understanding what strategy can do for you, through to creating a strategy and engaging others with strategy, this book offers practical guidance and expert tips. It is peppered with punchy, memorable examples from real leaders winning (and losing) with real world strategies. Strategy is simple, but simple is complex.

Logan and his friend, Mandy, are on their way to the fair. Logan’s autism is heightened because he is sensitive to noise. His last encounter meant he missed out on all the fun. Can Logan overcome and enjoy the fair this time, or will this be too overwhelming? Mary Jones presents an issue to Logan and Mandy that must be resolved; if not, Logan could miss out on the fun again! Will Logan be able to overcome these obstacles?

What sets Linda Karanzalis apart as a learning disorders specialist is her own experience as a child, teen, and adult battling undiagnosed nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD) before professionals realized it even existed. Linda's frank account of her struggles with academics, jobs, and relationships sheds light on this invisible disability and will ring true to NVLDers and those who love them.