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Jerk, California is a moving work of young adult fiction by Jonathan Friesen. The novel follows athletic high school senior Sam, who had suffered emotional abuse at the hands of his step-father since he was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at a young age. Sam meets an elderly recluse in a small Minnesota town, who launches him on a mysterious roadtrip to Jerk, California with a girl named Naomi. During his journey Sam discovers love, independence, and learns that though he "may have Tourette's, but Tourette's doesn't have him."
Lost at school: why our kids with behavioral challenges are falling through the cracks and how we can help them is written by Dr. Ross Greene, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. His book delves into the dark subject of system neglect and describes the innovative method of Collaborative Problem Solving. The book is a must-read for teachers, parents, administrators and professionals who work with students of all abilities.
Deaf Subjects: Between Identities and Places by Brenda Jo Brueggemann is a collection of essays that discusses the modern deaf subject beginning at the turn of the 19th century to the early 21st century. Brueggemann examines the American Sign Language and the radical changes and shifts here in the United States and in other parts of the world. She also explores the complex relationship between people in the deaf community and others and includes essays about famous women in history who have hearing impairments.
Ever dream of studying abroad? The US Department of State encourages students and scholars of all abilities to apply for spots in their esteemed Fulbright programs. If you have completed your undergraduate education and are proficient in a foreign language, you can apply to study/teach in practically any country on the globe! The program consists of three sectors: Fulbright Students (for those with a bachelors only), Fulbright Scholars (for those with a PhD or equivalent professional degree), and Fulbright Teachers (for K-12 or post-secondary teachers with a full-time position in the US). Grants are available to teach English, conduct research, gain professional international experience, or pursue graduate degrees on any of the six habitable continents.