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Driven to Distraction (Revised)

Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder

by Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey M.D. ...

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers.Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers.Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms
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NLD from the Inside Out

Talking to Parents, Teachers, and Teens about Growing Up with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities - Third Edition

by Michael Brian Murphy ...

Written by and for teens and young adults with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD), as well as for their parents, teachers, therapists, and others who care about them, and backed by the latest neuropsychological research, NLD from the Inside Out offers hundreds of useful tips on:- Organization and planning, including study skills- How to successfully navigate the transition from dependent child ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Written by and for teens and young adults with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD), as well as for their parents, teachers, therapists, and others who care about them, and backed by the latest neuropsychological research, NLD from the Inside Out offers hundreds of useful tips on:- Organization and planning, including study skills- How to successfully navigate the transition from dependent child
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The Verbal Behavior Approach

How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders

by Mary Lynch Barbera, Tracy Rasmussen ...

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera draws on her own experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera draws on her own experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it
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UDL in Action: Over 60 Universal Design for Learning Lesson Plans and Tools for Teachers in K-12 Classrooms

UDL in the Classroom, #2

by Roberto Russo ...

Series Book 2 - UDL in the Classroom
In today's diverse educational landscape, the challenge of creating inclusive and effective learning environments is more relevant than ever. "UDL in Action" provides educators with over 60 meticulously crafted lesson plans that bring the principles of Universal Design for Learning to life in K-12 classrooms. This book is a comprehensive guide for teachers looking to implement UDL strategies that ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In today's diverse educational landscape, the challenge of creating inclusive and effective learning environments is more relevant than ever. "UDL in Action" provides educators with over 60 meticulously crafted lesson plans that bring the principles of Universal Design for Learning to life in K-12 classrooms. This book is a comprehensive guide for teachers looking to implement UDL strategies that
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En classe avec les enfants neuroatypiques

Comprendre pour mieux accompagner

by Aurélie Enderlin, Sylvie Wrzecionek Benichou ...

Pourtant, l'Éducation nationale demande aux enseignants de prendre en compte les particularités des enfants à besoins spécifiques. Cela procède d'une bonne intention, mais comment faire en pratique, quand on doit s'occuper d'une classe de 20 ou 30 élèves ? Faudrait-il faire la classe simultanément de 30 façons différentes ?Non ! Dans ce livre, Aurélie Enderlin et Sylvie Wrzecionek Benichou, ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

Pourtant, l'Éducation nationale demande aux enseignants de prendre en compte les particularités des enfants à besoins spécifiques. Cela procède d'une bonne intention, mais comment faire en pratique, quand on doit s'occuper d'une classe de 20 ou 30 élèves ? Faudrait-il faire la classe simultanément de 30 façons différentes ?Non ! Dans ce livre, Aurélie Enderlin et Sylvie Wrzecionek Benichou,
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An Uncomplicated Life

A Father's Memoir of His Exceptional Daughter

by Paul Daugherty ...

A father’s exhilarating and funny love letter to his daughter with Down syndrome, this inspirational memoir shows how a vibrant and infectious approach to life has something to teach all of us about how we can better live our own.Jillian Daugherty was born with Down syndrome. The day they brought her home from the hospital, her parents, Paul and Kerry, were flooded with worry and uncertainty, but ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A father’s exhilarating and funny love letter to his daughter with Down syndrome, this inspirational memoir shows how a vibrant and infectious approach to life has something to teach all of us about how we can better live our own.Jillian Daugherty was born with Down syndrome. The day they brought her home from the hospital, her parents, Paul and Kerry, were flooded with worry and uncertainty, but
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Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome

A User Guide to Adolescence

by Luke Jackson ...

Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often
... Read more
Dyslexia and Modern Foreign Languages

by Elke Schneider, Margaret Crombie ...

Offering strategies and techniques for teaching modern foreign languages - an often severely challenging subject for pupils with dyslexia - this book is specifically designed to meet the needs of the busy subject specialist teacher looking for guidance on supporting pupils. ... Read more

$55.63 CAD

Offering strategies and techniques for teaching modern foreign languages - an often severely challenging subject for pupils with dyslexia - this book is specifically designed to meet the needs of the busy subject specialist teacher looking for guidance on supporting pupils.
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The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching

Confidently meeting the needs of every learner

by Ms Sue Cowley ...

This revised editionexplains the 'why' and 'how' of adaptive teaching and offers creative strategies for supporting all learners in early years, schools and further education.This fully updated edition of The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation offers creative strategies for supporting all learners. Sue Cowley shows that we need to understand, acknowledge and celebrate the variety of approaches that ... Read more

$28.09 CAD

This revised editionexplains the 'why' and 'how' of adaptive teaching and offers creative strategies for supporting all learners in early years, schools and further education.This fully updated edition of The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation offers creative strategies for supporting all learners. Sue Cowley shows that we need to understand, acknowledge and celebrate the variety of approaches that
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The Autism Fitness Handbook

An Exercise Program to Boost Body Image, Motor Skills, Posture and Confidence in Children and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder

by David Geslak ...

Designed to address specific areas of difficulty for children, teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the 46 exercises in this comprehensive program are proven to improve body image, motor coordination, posture, muscular and cardiovascular fitness. The boost to confidence, relationships and general wellbeing resulting from this will be transformative for individuals with ASD ... Read more

$35.79 CAD

Designed to address specific areas of difficulty for children, teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the 46 exercises in this comprehensive program are proven to improve body image, motor coordination, posture, muscular and cardiovascular fitness. The boost to confidence, relationships and general wellbeing resulting from this will be transformative for individuals with ASD
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The ADD & ADHD Answer Book

Professional Answers to 275 of the Top Questions Parents Ask

by Susan Ashley Ph.D. ...

Series series Special Needs Parenting Answer Book
The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed.What can I do to help my child now?What are the symptoms of ADD?What questions will the doctor ask me about my child?Do children with AD/HD qualify for special education?Should I medicate my child?ADD and ADHD are estimated to affect at least 3 to 7 percent of school-age children and the a. ... Read more

$16.79 CAD

The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed.What can I do to help my child now?What are the symptoms of ADD?What questions will the doctor ask me about my child?Do children with AD/HD qualify for special education?Should I medicate my child?ADD and ADHD are estimated to affect at least 3 to 7 percent of school-age children and the a.
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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Ultímate Guide to learn ASL and Become fuent in I-month, with Bonus Large and Detailed Pictures

by Holly J. Jones ...

**AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Ultimate Guide to Learn ASL and Become Fluent in 1-Month, with Bonus Large and Detailed Pictures**Unlock the world of American Sign Language with this comprehensive guide, expertly crafted for beginners, enthusiasts, and anyone looking to dive into ASL quickly and effectively. This essential book combines a month-long learning journey with hands-on, visual learning ... Read more

$20.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

**AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Ultimate Guide to Learn ASL and Become Fluent in 1-Month, with Bonus Large and Detailed Pictures**Unlock the world of American Sign Language with this comprehensive guide, expertly crafted for beginners, enthusiasts, and anyone looking to dive into ASL quickly and effectively. This essential book combines a month-long learning journey with hands-on, visual learning
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Twilight Children

Three Voices No One Heard Until a Therapist Listened

by Torey Hayden ...

From the bestselling author of One Child comes the story of three of former special education teacher Torey Hayden’s most extraordinary challenges.Nine-year-old Cassandra, kidnapped by her father and found starving, dirty, and picking through garbage cans—is a child prone to long silences and erratic, violent behavior.Charming, charismatic four-year-old Drake will speak only in private to his ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

From the bestselling author of One Child comes the story of three of former special education teacher Torey Hayden’s most extraordinary challenges.Nine-year-old Cassandra, kidnapped by her father and found starving, dirty, and picking through garbage cans—is a child prone to long silences and erratic, violent behavior.Charming, charismatic four-year-old Drake will speak only in private to his
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Beautiful Child

by Torey Hayden ...

From the bestselling author of One Child comes this amazing, true story of a mute and withdrawn seven—year—old girl and the special education teacher determined never to abandon a child in need.Seven-year-old Venus Fox never spoke, never listened, never even acknowledged the presence of another human being in the room with her. Yet an accidental playground “bump” would release a rage frightening ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

From the bestselling author of One Child comes this amazing, true story of a mute and withdrawn seven—year—old girl and the special education teacher determined never to abandon a child in need.Seven-year-old Venus Fox never spoke, never listened, never even acknowledged the presence of another human being in the room with her. Yet an accidental playground “bump” would release a rage frightening
... Read more
The Gift of Dyslexia, Revised and Expanded

Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read...and How They Can Learn

by Ronald D. Davis, Eldon M. Braun ...

The revised, updated, and expanded edition of the classic in the category.This book outlines a unique and revolutionary program with a phenomenally high success rate in helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other difficulties associated with it. This new edition is expanded to include new teaching techniques and revised throughout with up-to-date information on research, studies, and ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

The revised, updated, and expanded edition of the classic in the category.This book outlines a unique and revolutionary program with a phenomenally high success rate in helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other difficulties associated with it. This new edition is expanded to include new teaching techniques and revised throughout with up-to-date information on research, studies, and
... Read more
The Lost Children

by Mary MacCracken ...

First published in 1974 as A Circle of Children this is the first of four books from learning disabilities specialist Mary MacCracken.This is a book about children so emotionally disturbed they cannot fit into society; it is also the story of a woman whose involvement with these children changed the shape of their lives forever.When Mary MacCracken joined a school for emotionally disturbed ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

First published in 1974 as A Circle of Children this is the first of four books from learning disabilities specialist Mary MacCracken.This is a book about children so emotionally disturbed they cannot fit into society; it is also the story of a woman whose involvement with these children changed the shape of their lives forever.When Mary MacCracken joined a school for emotionally disturbed
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A Safe Place for Joey

by Mary MacCracken ...

From bestselling author and teacher Mary Maccracken comes the engaging and inspiring story of five troubled children who she fought to bring back from the brinkJoey is the class clown, but alone proves to be an intensely dark seven-year old who still can’t read.Eric is a kindergartener, left withdrawn and speechless by the horrors he’s witnessed at home.Alice appears the model fifth year child, ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

From bestselling author and teacher Mary Maccracken comes the engaging and inspiring story of five troubled children who she fought to bring back from the brinkJoey is the class clown, but alone proves to be an intensely dark seven-year old who still can’t read.Eric is a kindergartener, left withdrawn and speechless by the horrors he’s witnessed at home.Alice appears the model fifth year child,
... Read more
1000 Best Tips for ADHD

Expert Answers and Bright Advice to Help You and Your Child

by Susan Ashley Ph.D. ...

Series series 1000 Best
YOUR COMPLETE REFERENCE FOR PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADHDHow can I help my child do his homework?How can I get him to brush his teeth without arguing with me every night?What can I do when he lies about the same thing over and over?Why doesn't punishment seem to make any difference?When you're struggling to help your child with homework, chores, or behavior, what you need are quick, easy, and ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

YOUR COMPLETE REFERENCE FOR PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADHDHow can I help my child do his homework?How can I get him to brush his teeth without arguing with me every night?What can I do when he lies about the same thing over and over?Why doesn't punishment seem to make any difference?When you're struggling to help your child with homework, chores, or behavior, what you need are quick, easy, and
... Read more
Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

Mind Hack, #1

by Kam Knight ...

Series Book 1 - Mind Hack
#1 Speed Reading Book for 4 Straight YearsThis has become the go to book for students, teachers, educators, professionals, and home-school parents & children, to rapidly improve their reading.It offers simple tips to not only accelerate reading speed, but also understanding and memory.Unlike othe... ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

#1 Speed Reading Book for 4 Straight YearsThis has become the go to book for students, teachers, educators, professionals, and home-school parents & children, to rapidly improve their reading.It offers simple tips to not only accelerate reading speed, but also understanding and memory.Unlike othe...
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The Motivation Breakthrough

6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child

by Richard Lavoie ...

The Motivation Breakthrough explores proven techniques and strategies—based on six possible motivational styles—that will revolutionize the way teachers and parents inspire kids with learning disabilities to succeed and achieve.Backed by decades of experience in the classroom, educator and acclaimed author Rick Lavoie explodes common myths and gives specific advice for motivating children with ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The Motivation Breakthrough explores proven techniques and strategies—based on six possible motivational styles—that will revolutionize the way teachers and parents inspire kids with learning disabilities to succeed and achieve.Backed by decades of experience in the classroom, educator and acclaimed author Rick Lavoie explodes common myths and gives specific advice for motivating children with
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The Gift of Learning

by Ronald D. Davis, Eldon M. Braun ...

Using the proven methods he developed to overcome dyslexia, Ron Davis adapts those techniques to help sufferers triumph over a variety of common learning disabilities, including:•Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)•ADHD (the hyperactive variety)•Math deficiency (dyscalculia and acalculia)•Handwriting problems (dysgraphia and agraphia)Outlining clear instructions, the author demonstrates that through ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Using the proven methods he developed to overcome dyslexia, Ron Davis adapts those techniques to help sufferers triumph over a variety of common learning disabilities, including:•Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)•ADHD (the hyperactive variety)•Math deficiency (dyscalculia and acalculia)•Handwriting problems (dysgraphia and agraphia)Outlining clear instructions, the author demonstrates that through
... Read more
An Early Start for Your Child with Autism

Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn

by Sally J. Rogers, PhD, Geraldine Dawson, PhD, Laurie A. Vismara, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA ...

Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids—including those with ASD—have an ... Read more

$20.79 CAD

Cutting-edge research reveals that parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids—including those with ASD—have an
... Read more
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children

A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals

by Margaret Duncan, Zara Healy, Ruth Fidler, Phil Christie ...

Series series JKP Essentials
This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA that answers many of the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, the book goes on to ... Read more

$26.09 CAD

This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA that answers many of the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, the book goes on to
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Dysgraphia: Your Essential Guide

by Helen Painter ...

Dysgraphia: Your Essential Guide will do just that; guide you in how to help a child, or an adult, with dysgraphia learn how to write. And to actually love writing again!Author Helen Painter has a Master of Arts in Education and is an Occupational Therapist who has supported dozens of public school districts over the last 20 years helping students with learning disabilities and dysgraphia.Did you ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dysgraphia: Your Essential Guide will do just that; guide you in how to help a child, or an adult, with dysgraphia learn how to write. And to actually love writing again!Author Helen Painter has a Master of Arts in Education and is an Occupational Therapist who has supported dozens of public school districts over the last 20 years helping students with learning disabilities and dysgraphia.Did you
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