Books from P.H. Brookes Pub.
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Self-determination Across the Life Span: Independence and Choice for People with Disabilities
By Michael L. Wehmeyer, Deanna J. SandsRecognizing that self-determination is one of the building blocks of independance for people with disabilities, this forward-looking book explores the theoretical, developmental, and practical aspects of decision making. Written by...
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Language Intervention: Preschool Through the Elementary Years
By Marc E. Fey, Jennifer Windsor, Steven F. Warren"This theory-to-practice, transdisciplinary book series addresses the language difficulties associated with communication disorders and developmental disabilities. Grounded in state-of-the-art research, yet practical in orientation, the volumes in this series are...
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A Land We Can Share: Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism
By Kelly Chandler-Olcott, Paula KluthTeachers are going to love this book! Passionate and practical, it moves beyond "sight words" and other functional literacy skills and provides the know-how for bringing quality, meaningful literacy instruction...
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Families and Positive Behavior Support: Addressing Problem Behavior in Family Contexts
By Richard W. Albin, Glen Dunlap, Joseph M. LucyshynChapters by professionals and parents offer insight on theory, practice, and research in positive behavior support (PBS) with families affected by developmental disabilities and problem behavior. Early chapters describe PBS...
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Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective
By Barry M. Prizant, Amy M. WetherbyThis cross-disciplinary reference offers a thorough overview of the communication, language, social, and behavioral issues characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Based on meticulous research of the core areas of...
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Clinical Computing Competency for Speech-language Pathologists
By Paula S. Cochran, Christine L. AppertHow can computers help speech-language pathologists improve intervention and assessment? Now there are practical, nontechnical answers in one easy-to-follow book. You'll learn new ways of using computers to benefit the...
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The Voice of Evidence in Reading Research
By Peggy D. McCardle, Vinita ChhabraAs education professionals work to incorporate scientific, evidence-based practices into reading instruction, one thing is clear: sound decisions depend on a solid understanding of what the research says. This book...
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Cooperative Learning and Strategies for Inclusion: Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom
By JoAnne Wachholz PutnamThis book supplies educators, classroom support personnel, and administrators with numerous tools for creating positive, inclusive classroom environments for students from preschool through high school.Reviewing the basics of cooperative learning,...
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The Head Start Debates
By Edward Zigler, Sally J. StyfcoAre we failing the children most at risk? 52 of America's leading experts weigh in.The future of Head Start depends on how well we learn from and apply the lessons...
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The Educator's Guide to Mental Health Issues in the Classroom
By Larry B. Silver, Frank M. KlineAn estimated 20% of students have an emotional, behavioral, or mental disorder. Teachers are often the first to notice these problems -- and with this reader-friendly guide, they'll have the...
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Children's Mental Health: Creating Systems of Care in a Changing Society
By Beth A. StroulThis volume presents along-overdue "road map" for providing affordable and comprehensive mental health services to children and youth of all races, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Incorporating the diverse perspectives of...
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Management of Severe Communication Disorders in Children and Adults
By David R. Beukelman, Pat MirendaThis definitive textbook incorporates critical information on implementing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It explains the principles and procedures of AAC assessment and offers intervention techniques that are appropriate throughout...
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Going to College: Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities
By Paul Wehman, Elizabeth Evans GetzelA college education can open the door to greater participation in the workplace and community. With this urgently needed, research-based book, readers will learn what they can do to make...
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The Transition to Kindergarten
By Robert C. Pianta, Martha J. CoxOn the premise that early school transitions affect children's future educational success and that these critical transitions need to be improved, this book explores the research on early schooling and...
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Cognitive Coping, Families, and Disability
By Ann P. TurnbullPapers from a conference sponsored by the Beach Center on Families and Disability at the University of Kansas and the Center for Children with Chronic Illness and Disability at the...
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Bilingual Language Development and Disorders in Spanish-English Speakers
By Brian GoldsteinBoth SLPs and researchers must understand speech and language developments in children - and SLPs also need reliable assessment and intervention approaches for serving bilingual children with language disorders. This...
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The Social World of Children Learning to Talk
By Betty Hart, Todd R. RisleyThis fascinating companion to the award-winning Meaningful Differences in the Everyday Experience of Young American Children reveals how daily child-parent social interactions govern children's language and social development. Based on...