Families in the 21st Century
This chapter explores the diverse structures of the modern American family. Discussion questions and a list of suggested web sites are provided. Read More
Assessing communication skills
Read the except and discover the purpose of assessing communication skills. This excerpt also explains who should assess, what skills should be assessed, and how to assess. Read More
Common classroom modifications for sensory modulation disorder (SMD): Rationale and effect on adaptive response
Get great strategies for teaching early elementary kids with sensory issues as well as why and how each strategy works in this appendix excerpt. Modifications are categorized by seating/positioning, environmental mods, wearables, materials, and routine. Read More
Assisting studentswho use wheelchairs:guidelines for school personnel
Read the excerpt and discover the steps required to transfer a student to and from a wheelchair, facts regarding wheelchair mobility, and six additional wheelchair mobility tips. Read More
Common Core State Standards primer for special educators
This chapter discusses the purpose and development of the Common Core State Standards and outlines for structure for the math component. This primer is useful for special education teachers working with students with significant cognitive disabilities. Read More
Attitudes
Read the excerpt and discover the answers to the following questions: What is an attitude?, How are attitudes formed?, When do attitudes about human differences begin?, and What are the implications for practice? Read More
Becoming an effective literacy teacher
Read the excerpt for an overview of the expectations and responsibilities of a tutor, three critical considerations for effective and efficient instruction, how to work with parents, and descriptions of Common Core State Standards and multi-tiered systems of support. Read More
Behavior Analytic Interventions for Developing Social Skills in Individuals with Autism
This chapter explains the social challenges kids with autism face and strategies for overcoming them. Strategies include Video Modeling, Social Stories, and Rule Cards. Read More
Behavioral Assessment and Treatment of Pica
Pica is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly consumes nonnutritive items, such as dirt or paint. Research suggests that pica affects between 6-25% of people with IDD. In this chapter excerpt, read about how to treat the disorder using medical and behavioral interventions. Read More
Building Blocks of Learning
Read the excerpt and become familiarized with the building blocks of learning framework. The framework contains 12 Building Blocks stacked into the shape of a pyramid. The 12 blocks of the pyramid are divided into three distinct groups: foundational, processing, and conceptual. Read More
