Did you feel the nip in the air on Saturday? That’s definitely a sign of weather to come! The trees are starting to change colors, and pumpkin patches are springing up in unusual places too. But before we get too involved with our pumpkin spice ________ (fill in the blank), let’s first take a look… Read more »
Tag: education
Critical issues in intellectual and developmental disabilities: Contemporary research, practice, and policy
This timely and important publication provides a concise review of what we know about ten key areas in the field of IDD and what that knowledge means for future developments in public policy, research, and practice. Developed as a foundational review of the knowledge base in preparation for the 2015 National Goals conference, the book… Read more »
You’re welcome, universe
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award! “When Julia finds a slur about her best friend scrawled across the back of the Kingston School for the Deaf, she covers it up with a beautiful (albeit illegal) graffiti mural. “Her supposed best friend snitches, the principal expels her, and her two mothers set Julia up with… Read more »
Video modeling: Visual-based strategies to help people on the autism spectrum
“The key to helping your ASD child may be right in your pocket! Help your child to learn new skills and overcome existing barriers quickly and independently, regardless of age or ability. Video modeling is an effective method of teaching that uses recorded videos and technology. With repetitive and consistent exposure to video models, success… Read more »
Essentials of specific learning disability identification
“Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification provides accessible, authoritative guidance on specific learning disability (SLD), with the most up-to-date information on assessment, identification, interventions, and more. Contributions by leading experts examine multiple theoretical orientations and various identification approaches for dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other common SLDs… This new second edition has been updated to align… Read more »