A Parents Guide To Special Education For Children With Visual Impairments

Author : Susan LaVenture
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780891288923

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A Parents' Guide to Special Education for Children with Visual Impairments by Susan LaVenture Pdf

This handbook for parents, family members and caregivers of children with visual impairments explains special education services that these children are likely to need and to which they are entitled--and how to ensure that they receive them. Edited and written by experienced parents and professionals, this helpful and easy to use resource addresses the effect of visual impairment on a child's ability to learn and the services and educational programming that are essential for them to get the best education possible. Chapters address early intervention, assessment, different types of services, IEPs, accommodations and adaptations, different types of placements, children with other disabilities in addition to visual impairment, and negotiation and advocacy.

Author : Susan LaVenture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Children with visual disabilities
ISBN : 0891286721

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A Parents' Guide to Special Education for Children with Visual Impairments by Susan LaVenture Pdf

Author : Amanda Morin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781440569685

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The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education by Amanda Morin Pdf

Be your child's best advocate! Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability. This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on: Assessment and evaluation Educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities Current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Working within the school system to create an IEP The importance of keeping detailed records Dealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!

Author : Jody L. Maanum
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452239088

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The General Educator's Guide to Special Education by Jody L. Maanum Pdf

The essential guide for teaching effectively in the inclusive classroom! The third edition of this handbook offers easy-to-implement ideas, recommendations, and answers to questions to help general education teachers provide top-notch support for all students. In addition to an all-new section that outlines the basics of the RTI model and intervention strategies, this resource covers: 13 categories recognized under IDEA 2004 for which students may be eligible to receive special education services A step-by-step explanation of the special education process Accommodations and modifications to help students access the general education curriculum The transition process for students with special needs

Author : M. Cay Holbrook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Amblyopia
ISBN : 1890627402

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Children with Visual Impairments by M. Cay Holbrook Pdf

This thoroughly revised and expanded edition is an essential resource for parents of children who are blind, legally blind, or have low vision. It is filled with jargon-free compassionate information and advice on children from birth through age 7.--Back cover.

Author : Sharon Sacks,Karen E. Wolffe
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Blind children
ISBN : 0891288821

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Teaching Social Skills to Students with Visual Impairments by Sharon Sacks,Karen E. Wolffe Pdf

"This book expands upon the knowledge base and provides a compendium of intervention strategies to support and enhance the acquisition of social skills and children and youths with visual impairments ... Part 1 ... addresses social skills from a first-person perspective. The second part ... examines how theory seeks to explain social development and influences assessment and practice ... Part 3, ties personal perspectives and theory to actual practice. Finally, Part 4 ... offers numerous examples and models for teaching social skills to students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabling conditions."--Introduction.

Author : Deborah Chen
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780891284888

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Essential Elements in Early Intervention: Visual Impairment and Multiple Disabilities, Second Edition by Deborah Chen Pdf

Essential Elements in Early Intervention is a complete sourcebooks and guide for early interventionists, teachers of students with visual impairments, and other professionals who work with young children with visual impairments, dual sensory impairments, and multiple disabilities. It includes comprehensive information on vision and hearing examinations, functional vision and hearing assessments, and effective methods of providing early intervention services. The new edition includes expanded, updated information on federal special education legislation, best practices in early intervention, evidence-based outcomes, and the role of the early interventionist, as well as strategies for working with families and educational teams successfully.

Author : Kay Alicyn Ferrell
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780891284574

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Reach Out and Teach by Kay Alicyn Ferrell Pdf

Packed with important information for today's parents and professionals, this new edition of a groundbreaking work presents the latest research on how visually impaired children learn and develop at different ages and in the various developmental domains: sensory development, communication, movement, manipulation, and comprehension. Clear, practical, and reassuring, and full of suggested activities, this book provides a guide to teaching young visually impaired children the important life skills they need to know--skills that other children may learn simply by observation and imitation--and preparing them to enter school ready to learn with their peers. From early intervention services to the full range of educational placements, Reach Out and Teach is the ultimate guide to helping a visually impaired child learn and grow.

Author : Linda Wilmshurst,Alan W. Brue
Publisher : Amacom Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0814472834

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A Parent's Guide to Special Education by Linda Wilmshurst,Alan W. Brue Pdf

A Parentâ¬"s Guide to Special Education offers invaluable information and a positive vision of special education that will help parents through the potentially overwhelming processes of catch-all programs that encompasses dozens of learning challenges: developmental delay learning and physical disabilities emotional disturbance retardation autism, and others. Filled with practical recommendations, sample forms, and enlightening examples, this is a priceless resource for helping every child learn.

Author : Barbara L. Wheeler
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 1004 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462518227

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Music Therapy Handbook by Barbara L. Wheeler Pdf

Rich with case material, this groundbreaking volume provides a comprehensive overview of music therapy, from basic concepts to emerging clinical approaches. Experts review psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and developmental foundations and describe major techniques, including the Nordoff-Robbins model and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. An expansive section on clinical applications examines music therapy with children and adults, as well as its recognized role in medical settings. Topics include autism spectrum disorder, school interventions, brain injury, and trauma. An authoritative resource for music therapists, the book also shows how music can be used by other mental health and medical professionals. The companion website features audio downloads illustrative of the Nordoff-Robbins model.

Author : Cecil R. Reynolds,Kimberly J. Vannest,Elaine Fletcher-Janzen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1058 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781119520030

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Encyclopedia of Special Education, Volume 4 by Cecil R. Reynolds,Kimberly J. Vannest,Elaine Fletcher-Janzen Pdf

The only comprehensive reference devoted to special education The highly acclaimed Encyclopedia of Special Education addresses issues of importance ranging from theory to practice and is a critical reference for researchers as well as those working in the special education field. This completely updated and comprehensive A-Z reference includes about 200 new entries, with increased attention given to those topics that have grown in importance since the publication of the third edition, such as technology, service delivery policies, international issues, neuropsychology, and RTI. The latest editions of assessment instruments frequently administered in special education settings are discussed. Only encyclopedia or comprehensive reference devoted to special education Edited and written by leading researchers and scholars in the field New edition includes over 200 more entries than previous edition, with increased attention given to those topics that have grown in importance since the publication of the third edition—such as technology, service delivery policies, international issues, neuropsychology, and Response to Intervention, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis Entries will be updated to cover the latest editions of the assessment instruments frequently administered in special education settings Includes an international list of authors and descriptions of special education in 35 countries Includes technology and legal updates to reflect a rapidly changing environment Comprehensive and thoroughly up to date, this is the essential, A-Z compilation of authoritative information on the education of those with special needs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Children with disabilities
ISBN : PSU:000044133504

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A Parent Guide to Special Education for Preschool Children in Pennsylvania by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ann Worthington
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1051 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134151295

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The Fulton Special Education Digest by Ann Worthington Pdf

This fully updated second edition is an essential reference book that contains a wealth of resources and practical information relating to the education and care of children with special educational needs. Within its pages you will find an accessible, jargon-free overview of current SEN policies and how they affect parents, teachers and children; contact details of over 1,000 selected organizations, charities and services that exist to help the child with special educational needs; an extensive glossary of terms and medical conditions associated with special education; pointers to useful resources on the Internet; the names and addresses of Local Education Authorities, all of which can provide information on inclusive schooling; the names and addresses of over 1,800 special schools in the UK; and advice on how to make links with other professionals, to ensure all children with special educational needs are getting the attention to which they are entitled. Any teacher, teaching assistant, parent or carer of a child or children with special educational needs will find this book a useful companion.

Author : Robert H. Duckman
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781752884

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Visual Development, Diagnosis, and Treatment of the Pediatric Patient by Robert H. Duckman Pdf

Written by highly experienced clinicians, this volume is the first text to integrate basic concepts of vision development with clinical diagnosis and treatment of pediatric vision disorders. Coverage begins with a thorough review of the normal course of vision development, focusing on the years from birth through preschool. The next section presents a comprehensive, step-by-step clinical methodology for evaluating visual function. Subsequent chapters discuss treatment strategies, including parameters for prescribing lenses for children, notes on when not prescribing is appropriate, options in strabismus and amblyopia, and visual therapy for very young children. More than 200 illustrations complement the text.

Author : James A. Banks,Cherry A. McGee Banks
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470483282

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Multicultural Education by James A. Banks,Cherry A. McGee Banks Pdf

'Multicultural Education' is a reader which helps educators understand the concepts, paradigms and explanations needed to become more effective practitioners in culturally, racially and language diverse classrooms.