I know someone with Down syndrome is a book for kids who are interested in learning more about the condition. Using large print text and great pictures, the book highlights ways people with Down syndrome are different from those without it and also the ways in which we are all the same. Facts and fiction and a list of resources are also included at the end of the book.
Ready to get started with RTI? Jumpstart RTI: Using RTI in your elementary school right now can help. It provides evidence-based strategies and tips for getting RTI underway quickly in your school which can help readers at all levels, from those who are gifted to those who struggle. Forms are available online to download.
Not sure if your math students are really "getting" the concepts presented? Want to make math easier to visualize? Visible thinking in the K-8 mathematics classroom can help. This book offers an overview of what visible thinking is, why it is important, and how to implement it in the classroom. Grade-specific examples are also included. Visible thinking offers many benefits:
Who? What? When? Where? Why? and How? Lyrics to a song? Maybe, but they're also the "Wh" questions that some children, especially some children with autism, have trouble answering. The app "Whquestions" from Smarty Ears can help parents and professionals work with children who have trouble with these questions. The app, designed by a speech and language therapist, features 300 questions and has audio recordings of each of them. Interactivity and tracking features are also included.
Winter is over (not counting this coming weekend), spring is here (truly, it is!), and summer is right around the corner. If you're like some, you're already starting to plan for the kids' summer break. The Indiana Department of Education has you covered. Their annual list of summer camps is online and available to help you decide which camp is the best for your children. This 13-page list offers names, programs and contact information for more than 40 camps in and around Indiana. There's sure to be something for everyone. Check it out at: http://www.doe.in.gov/exceptional/speced/docs/Summer_Camp_List_2011.pdf
Now in its third edition, the Dictionary of developmental disabilities terminology boasts more than 4,000 jargon-free definitions of various
Looking for an easy way to create social stories for kids? Stories2Learn is a mobile app that can quickly create social stories showing various social cues. Users can easily build their own stories by adding pictures, audio, and text. It can also be used to create visual schedules for children who need extra help with organizing their time.
Diary of a social detective is a fun, mystery-filled book for the older child (or parent of the child) who may struggle when trying to relate to peers. With chapters such as, "Too close for comfort: The case of back-away Bobby" or "It's not what you say but how you say it: The case of the back-talking ballerina," this book looks at ten social mysteries, lays out the facts for the reader to try to solve, and then cracks each case in clear language that points out the issues and gives suggestions for improving social behavior.
Got students who are learning English and content at the same time? Need help working with them? Check out Implementing RTI with English learners. This book is based on the idea that all teachers need to be able to teach language, including math teachers, science teachers, etc. Using Response to Intervention techniques can help. The book provides many classroom examples and focuses on four representative students from different countries and levels of English understanding.
In The Goodenoughs get in sync: 5 family members overcome their special sensory issues, each family member has some sort of sensory issue (including the dog!): Dad has sensory discrimination issues, Mom and the dog are sensory seekers, Carrie has difficulties with dyspraxia, Darwin is over-responsive to sensory stimulation and Edward is under-responsive.
The 2010 edition of Nolo's guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & keeping your benefits is packed with information on this important subject. This 5th edition has new and updated descriptions of SSA regulations governing immune and digestive system disorders, updated information on the "ticket-to-work" program, the latest new SSA forms and instructions, plus updated figures, fees, and contact information.
Got a child with a sensory processing disorder? Looking for a book that can help him understand not only what he's feeling but also what those around him experience? Picky, picky Pete: A boy and his sensory challenges might be just what you're looking for! Written in rhyme, this fun illustrated book will show kids what it sometimes looks like to have over- or under-stimulated senses. It will also help them to see just how exasperated moms can get too!