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Teachers will find practical guidelines for collaborating with families, applying early childhood intervention, using transition services, involving community agencies and businesses, and identifying post-high school options. ... Read more

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Aims to help in developing working partnerships to meet special educational needs. The book defines what it means to practice and how to achieve it, asking "How can parent-teacher partnership become a reality for all concerned and why is there resistance to it?". ... Read more

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This resource is designed to provide access to the German language for pupils with special educational needs. It is flexible and adaptable for a range of classroom activities to suit the varying abilities of special needs pupils, for use either in conjunction with the chosen course materials in mainstream schools, or as the main German resource in special schools. The book contains a scheme of work, adapted from HANSOW Special, a framework produced by advisers and teachers in Hampshire, and based on research among SEN teachers in both mainstream and special schools. It is divided into nine modules, each of which contains around five topics, and includes: a brief introduction; a planning sheet for each module, to help teachers towards realistic goals; a planning sheet for each topic, listing basic vocabulary, identifying activities and resources to be used, suggesting projects, and linking with curriculum areas and levels.It also contains a resource bank of photocopiable worksheets and game templates created by Sue Brown for use with each module, including: blank worksheet templates for a variety of practice, reinforcement and assessment activities; examples of completed templates to demonstrate their use; master picture sheets to be photocopied for use as flashcards, game cards, worksheet illustrations and OHTs; and straightforward teaching notes for each module, with ideas for activities in all areas. ... Read more

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Ready-to-use lessons for teaching basic life skills to adolescents with special needs

This book offers teachers and parents a unique collection of more than 200 worksheets to help adolescents with special needs build the life skills they need to achieve independence and succeed in everyday life. The book provides 22 complete teaching units focusing on basic life skills such as handling money, succeeding at school, using the Internet safely, getting and keeping a job, and much more. The book contains 90 reproducible worksheets for teaching students how to apply these life skills to real-life situations.

• A revised and updated edition of the classic book for teaching basic life skills to adolescents with special needs
• Includes complete teaching units with reproducible worksheets and discussion questions that teach basic life skills
• Offers ideas for fostering skills like using the Internet, handling money, succeeding at school, getting and keeping a job, and more
• Mannix is the best-selling author of Social Skills Activities for Special Children, Life Skills Activities for Special Children, and Writing Skills Activities for Special Children

Customer Reviews (9)

very practical to speech therapiests
it's so practical item that we use for speech therapy of not only secondary students but also young adults.

Recommend for teachers
I teach a small group of developmentally delayed high school students and this book provides great activities. I modify when needed. I like to emphasize and use new vocabulary. This book provides pre-made lesson plans. I referred to CASAS for associated standards. Good luck!

good book long delivery
The item I purchased was exactly what I washoping it would be. My problem was that I ordered the book on 8/12 and it was not delivered until Tues 09/08. I will honestly think twice before ordering again. I could have special ordered it from a local bookstore and received it quicker.

unrealistic
The book does not provide activities for under privileged children.The bookprovides unrealistic scenarios that are rare for the students I serve.

Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs
I just started using this book 1 month ago with a developmentally handicapped class in our secondary school. I have been looking for months for suitable resources. I really recommend this book. The students are enjoying the discussions and completing the activities. ... Read more

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This book includes: The case for letting pupils with special needs engage with the 'big issues'; How to use classroom displays to reiterate and encourage learning; Organising and coordinating visits and expeditions.

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Introduction:A Parent And Teacher's Guide To The Special Needs Child will provide parents and teachers with information regarding their child's development and disability, as well as offer practical solutions to common problems faced by special need ... Read more

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Excellent Resource!
I found this book to be an excellent resource for caregivers of children with special needs.It is well organized, easy to read, and to the point.The photos/illustrations are great and supplement the text perfectly and appropriately.As an occupational therapist, I would also recommend this book to other therapists in pediatrics as a tool for educating and guiding parents in the care of their special needs kids.

Great resource for parents & teachers
This is a comprehensive book that every parent/teacher of a child with any disability should read!It's a resource that you can refer to over and over! Well worth the money!

Great resource!!!
There are limited resources avaliable that fill the need for information on children with special needs.This book covers so many different topics that every parent and/or teacher can relate to.There are visual images that help to supplement the text which I found to be extremely helpful.It is obvious that the author has a lot of experience with this population.He gives many examples of solutions to common problems that I was completely oblivious to.Overall, the book was detailed without being excessively lengthy.It was an easy read and an excellent resource for anyone working with children with special needs.I would highly recommend it!!! ... Read more

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As children with special needs become integrated into the educational mainstream, it's important to welcome and support them so that they can truly participate and share in the whole group's activities. ... Read more

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Intimidated by an angry parent? Frustrated by a non supportive parent? Hands-on, specific solutions are now available to help you!

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A must have for sped teachers
We all have parents who are difficult, especially when special needs are involved.This books gives great ideas on how to deal with parents in very difficult situations.A must have resource for teachers!

Had to get for a class, but worth keeping!
This book is very informative on ways to deal with parents and various family situations that students are sure to have these days.It was a required book for a grad. class I took, however I decided to keep it because I actually was glad I bought it (unlike most school books). ... Read more

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The management of special needs, especially those of students of secondary age, has received considerable attention in the past decade and, in the light of the new education legislation, will assume a new urgency. The Management of Special Needs in Ordinary Schools provides an overview of the issues facing teachers in secondary schools with pupils who have special needs. These issues include managerial and curricular problems, in-service training, the use of new technology and developing community links. The book also illustrates the changes in thinking and practice since the publication of the Warnock Report, Special Educational Needs (1978). The contributors range from teacher to chief education officer, and include headteachers, psychologists, advisors and administrators, as well as those involved in educational research. Drawing on their experience in the mainstream and in special schools, at secondary level and in further education, their contributions reflect an active involvement in the development of new approaches within this area of education.The educational experiences of those with special needs can be considerably broadened and enhanced through imaginative management and skilful use of resources. The book thereforeemphasises practical approaches to the day-to-day and longer-term needs of pupils with disabilities in ordinary schools. All those working within this area will find much of relevance to their own work. ... Read more

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SEN BESTSELLER! A-Z of Special Needs is our most popular and easy-to-use resource. It offers you an A-Z dictionary of special needs conditions, as well as a who's who of specialists. It is an essential text for anyone teaching children or young people with educational special needs, and can be especially helpful when working with pupils with specific special needs conditionsWritten by Jacquie Buttriss and Ann CallanderThe first edition of The A-Z of Special Needs (2003) quickly sold out. Don't miss this new updated edition, with the same quality and breadth of information, plus extra features. The A-Z of Special Needs: for Every Teacher (2nd Edition) is a comprehensive reference resource for anyone working with pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities. It will help busy SENCOs to provide support for pupils, parents, class teachers and teaching assistants across all key stages. Other staff members will find it useful as an off-the-shelf reference for looking up answers to queries. This book includes: *A comprehensive glossary of terms, acronyms and abbreviations used by practitioners working with pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities.*A clear guide to the 'barriers to learning' likely to be encountered by mainstream class teachers or tutors. Each condition or syndrome is given a general description, followed by a listing of its main characteristics and an extensive range of practical support strategies to suit pupils of all ages.*'Who's who?' - detailed descriptions of the roles of professionals working within multi-agency settings.*Proformas - these are designed to support the work of the SENCO as well as the class teacher in a variety of ways in order to simplify the challenge of recording individual needs and progress.*Support groups - an A-Z of the contact details of support groups for all 'barriers to learning' listed.*Special reeds resources - an A-Z of publishers and resources, software publishers and equipment suppliers.*An A-Z of useful websites. The A-Z of Special Needs: for Every Teacher (2nd Edition) is useful, easy-to-read and comprehensive guide to SEN that has been brought right up to date, with substantial new additions in each section and some completely new sections.It is fully cross-referenced to be an indispensable guide to learning difficulties and disabilities across all age-groups. The book can also be used to provide INSET for teachers and teaching assistants. The proformas can be used as an aid to developing personalised learning through recording provision, planning, target-setting and assessment. This book is by no means the complete answer to everything but we hope it will help you ask questions and search for answers by using the appropriate sources. Proformas included in A-Z of Special Needs: for Every Teacher (2nd Edition): *School Improvement Plan*SEN Development Plan*Individual Education Plan*Class learning difficulties grid*Lesson planning sheets for teaching assistants*Group observation and recording sheet for teaching assistants*Individual observation and recording sheet for teaching assistants*Handy hints for TAs*Provision map*Skills target sheet*Personal profile sheet ... Read more

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This third edition has been revised and updated in the light of the 194 Code of Practice. It aims to meet the multiplying demands from teachers for suppport through school-based staff development initiatives that enhance teachers' abilities to meet pupils' emotional, behavioural and learning needs through curriculum content and delivery, teacher-pupil and classroom relationships and parent involvement. The 1994 Code of Practice now postulates such staff development and support through each school's Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO), as an integral part of a school's SEN policy. This third edition aims to help them further in their best endeavours. ... Read more

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This is special needs support materials for Study Unit 3 in the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum-targeted Schools History Project for the period 1750 to 1900. It is designed to support history teaching with low-attaining or special needs pupils. The teacher's resource book is accompanied by a 16-sheet picture pack with teaching notes and a pupil's workbook. Together, these elements offer several flexible learning pathways through Britain 1750-1900 to support a wide range of pupils: from those who have severe learning difficulties with reading (for whom the picture pack provides a minimum-entitlement "Britain 1750-1900" unit through the use of pictorial source material alone), to those who simply need more structured exercises or simpler source material than their peers are using. These materials can be used alongside SHP's core textbook, "Peace and War" or entirely independently. ... Read more

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Use this insightful text to identify students with disabilities, comply with the law, and ensure that these students get the attention and services they need. ... Read more

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U.S.teachers are increasingly expected to teachspecial needs students in general ed classes butteacher preparation & district induction may notadequately provide for the training & support theyneed to be effective. Research shows thatbackground, teacher training, & teaching context mayshape new teachers. This study sought to discoverhow teachers view the influence of these factors, aswell as how personal dispositions impact theirpractice. New teachers with special needs studentsin their classes were chosen as participants. Datawas collected via interviews, observations anddocument review. Case studies were developed and analyzed for similarities & differences amongteachers on their views of the influence of thesekey factors. Findings suggest background influencedteachers?career decisions; teacher education helpeddevelop an anticipation of having special needsstudents in their classrooms, & that there waslimited help from formal support, while informalsupport was viewed as more frequent & helpful. Allteachers expressed a desire to help, but were notsure how, & identified advocacy & problem solving asimportant. ... Read more

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This is an ideal, highly accessible text for students and new teachers who need a reliable introduction to today's vital issues within special educational needs. ... Read more