Category Archives: Special Education

Sheltered Content Instruction: Teaching English Language Learners with Diverse Abilities (4th Edition)

Posted on February 26, 2010 by singleton

This book clearly defines, “sheltered instruction,” or Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), and provides strategies for its successful implementation in the K-12 classroom. Unlike any other book on the market, this popular resource focuses on using sheltered instruction … Continue reading →

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Play for Children with Special Needs: Supporting children with learning differences, 3-9

Posted on February 25, 2009 by singleton

There are many more children with learning differences and difficulties in our schools today. Their needs are varied and complex and professionals must find appropriate ways to enhance their learning. The value of play is endorsed in policy initiatives including … Continue reading →

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Gifted and Talented Children 4-11: Understanding and Supporting their Development (David Fulton Books)

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

Can you recognize and tell the difference between gifted and talented children? Do you know how to provide the support they need? Responding directly to current thinking in education, this book raises practitioners’ expectations, and shows you how to identify … Continue reading →

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Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment

Posted on February 25, 2008 by singleton

“Both parents and professionals who work with young children with autism should read this book.” –Temple Grandin, author, Thinking in Pictures (From the Foreword) “To Miss Molly, before you started with an ABA program, we couldn’t sing to you , … Continue reading →

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Positive Behaviour Strategies to Support Children & Young People with Autism

Posted on February 26, 2007 by singleton

Positive Behaviour Strategies to Support Pupils with Autism offers advice on one of the most difficult aspects of teaching children and young adults with autism-understanding and managing their often challenging actions. Covering a range from birth to 19 years, this … Continue reading →

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Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men

Posted on February 26, 2007 by singleton

Family physician, research psychologist, and acclaimed author of Why Gender Matters, Leonard Sax reveals the truth about what’s driving the decline of American boys–and what parents can do about it. Something scary is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to … Continue reading →

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Mathematics for Dyslexics: Including Dyscalculia

Posted on February 25, 2006 by singleton

Mathematics for Dyslexics: Including Dyscalculia, 3rd Edition discusses the factors that contribute to the potential difficulties many dyslexic learners may have with mathematics, and suggests ways of addressing these difficulties. The first chapters consider the theoretical background. The later chapters … Continue reading →

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The Student’s Guide to Exam Success

Posted on February 25, 2006 by singleton

“The most life-enhancing publication to come my way in a very long time …a revelation” – Nathalie Wheen on “Classic FM”. “a saviour …Read in one day …it works! Ever felt spiralling into a black hole? This book will awaken … Continue reading →

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The PhD Application Handbook

Posted on February 25, 2006 by singleton

‘…snappy and informative; it’s a must-buy and there’s nothing near it on the market at the moment’ – Stephen Hart, University College London. ‘I found it very informative and helpful. There was loads of useful detail that wasn’t covered by … Continue reading →

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Reading Research at Work: Foundations of Effective Practice

Posted on February 25, 2006 by singleton

This book presents state-of-the-science research on the components of successful literacy learning and how to target them in contemporary classrooms. The volume builds on and extends the work of Steven Stahl, whose pioneering contributions encompassed the key areas of phonemic … Continue reading →

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