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Your Students, My Students, Our Students: Rethinking Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms is expertly read by Rodney Tompkins. This audio edition includes a brief excerpt from Frey, Fisher and Dominique Smith's All Learning Is Social and Emotional: Helping Students Develop Essential Skills for the Classroom and Beyond, which is also available as a full length audiobook from Echo Point Books & Media.

The Inventive Mind teaches people with ADHD how to be successful in academic pursuits. It tells the story of a near-to-failing ADHD student who invented a way to learn differently and then went through medical school to become a physician.

Named after Mahatma Gandhi's phrase for the schools of pre-colonial India, The Beautiful Tree recounts Tooley's journey from the largest shanty town in Africa to the hinterlands of Gansu, China. It introduces listeners to the families and teachers who taught him that the poor are not waiting for educational handouts. They are building their own schools and educating themselves.

Scopri i segreti del celebre metodo educativo montessoriano con questa compilation, che raccoglie tre opere essenziali della grande pedagogista: "Il segreto dell’infanzia", "La scoperta del bambino" e "La mente del bambino". Con una prosa e un'argomentazione che non ha eguali per chiarezza e modernità, Maria Montessori guida ogni lettore, insegnante e neo-genitore, in un viaggio alla scoperta dell'intelligenza emotiva e pratica dei bambini e del valore ultimo insito in questa fase della vita di ogni individuo.

In A Class by Themselves?, Jason Ellis provides an erudite and balanced history of special needs education, an early twentieth century educational innovation that continues to polarize school communities across Canada, the United States, and beyond.

Part memoir, part inspirational guide, Population One: Autism, Adversity and the Will to Succeed is a groundbreaking audiobook that offers listeners the ability to see life through the eyes of a young man with autism. Written by Tyler McNamer at the age of 17, Tyler not only details his challenges but also offers hope and encouragement to others who face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Whether you're an educator, a family member of someone with autism, or simply looking for inspiration, you'll appreciate the opportunity to step inside this remarkable young man's mind.

I Might Be You is a fresh look at the damage and emerging sun as told by an adult with autism who is, "disguised as a poor thinker," but has much to say yet does not speak, and a therapist who helps rebuild. With experience, wit, warmth, and wisdom these two collaborate to rethink roles, expectations, treatment strategies, education, meaning, and the healing truth about connection. It is a must read for overwhelmed parents, teachers and practitioners needing inspiration, and those with ASD seeking purpose as hope is found.

Der beliebte Bestseller zum Thema Lernen mit ADHS endlich auch im Hörbuch! Für AD(H)S-betroffene Kinder und ihre Eltern ist die Schulzeit oftmals sehr beschwerlich. Meist weichen die Kinder unliebsamen Hausaufgaben aus, verwickeln die Eltern in ewige Diskussionen über Sinn und Unsinn bestimmter Übungen, trödeln und träumen vor sich hin und reagieren rasch frustriert, wenn sie einen Misserfolg einstecken müssen oder eine Aufgabe nicht lösen können.

This book offers a lifeline to parents raising children with anxiety, combining expert insights with real-life experiences to create a resource that is both informative and relatable. Follow the inspiring journey of Rose and her mother Rachel as they navigate the complex and often overwhelming world of special education. Drawing on first-hand accounts, this book enables parents to understand what anxiety is and how to navigate the challenges of the special education system.

This faith-centered, practical guide walks you step-by-step through understanding your child’s IEP, learning how to speak up with confidence, and advocating effectively—without losing your peace or your purpose.

Meet the exhausted group of caregiving mothers who offer extraordinary care to a child with disabilities or unique needs. These unsung heroes, who walk invisibly among us, dedicate time, energy, love, and their entire lives to help their loved one who is unable to help themselves. A child with a rare degenerative disease. A sibling with autism. A teen wading through anxiety and depression. An adult child with a debilitating illness. A child with extreme ADHD.

Mario Tagliani è un maestro, a questo lavoro è arrivato un po' per caso, un po' per passione, un po' per amore. Quando negli anni Ottanta arriva a Torino, vince un concorso pubblico e si presenta a scuola per il suo primo giorno da maestro. La direttrice lo guarda, quasi scrutandolo, e poi dice "Che ne pensa del Ferrante Aporti, il carcere minorile della città?" Comincia così la storia di Mario, il maestro che accompagna sui banchi centinaia di ragazzi che tra quelle mura scontano la loro pena.

Hochsensibilität bei Kindern: Wie Sie Ihr Kind endlich verstehen und es optimal fördern und unterstützen können – für eine unbeschwerte und harmonische Erziehung. Fühlt sich Ihr Kind häufig unkonzentriert, überfordert und ängstlich, weswegen es sich Ihnen gegenüber auch häufig blockiert? Haben Sie das Gefühl keine enge Beziehung zu Ihrem Kind aufbauen zu können, da Sie die Gedanken- und Gefühlswelt nicht nachvollziehen können? Möchten Sie Ihr Kind bestmöglich unterstützen, ohne es unter Druck zu setzen? Dann können Sie jetzt endlich aufatmen.

Step into the captivating world of "A Lifetime in Special Education: An Educator's Journey through the Special Education World," where heartfelt stories, enlightening insights, and unwavering dedication converge to illuminate the transformative power of education. Beyond the classroom, this book delves into the intricate tapestry of policies, innovations, and advocacy that shape the evolution of special education. From historical milestones to contemporary debates, the author comprehensively explores the dynamic forces that have propelled the field forward.

Você já deve ter ouvido falar de Educação Inclusiva e que Educação é um direito de todas as pessoas. Afinal, de onde veio essa ideia? Quando dizemos "todas", será que significa todas as pessoas mesmo? Este livro apresenta o surgimento do conceito de Educação Inclusiva e seu registro em acordos internacionais e nas políticas públicas brasileiras, bem como suas consequências para o planejamento das escolas e das estratégias didáticas usadas em sala de aula. Nosso objetivo é contribuir para a construção de uma Educação que não deixe ninguém para trás.

Muchas personas que tienen TDAH sienten que estudiar o cumplir con sus metas puede ser una misión imposible. De hecho, en ocasiones, quienes forman parte de su entorno se esfuerzan para compensar o realizar por ellos ciertas funciones que les eviten frustración.

Entre ellos, algunos de los más importantes son el de estimular las funciones cognoscitivas (el conocer), especialmente buscando desarrollar su capacidad de atención.

The journey of learning with a learning disability can be unique and challenging, but it is also filled with endless opportunities for growth and success. In this book, we will explore the best ways to nurture learning abilities in kids with learning disabilities, all presented in a kid-friendly and engaging manner. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this guide will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and resources to help children with learning disabilities thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Educators all over the country are waking to a collective realization: The hope and compassion they have for their students is not enough to counteract the inequitable policies and practices of the school system. Students and communities who have been historically disenfranchised along lines of race and disability continue to face predictable barriers to opportunity and independence. In Build Equity, Join Justice, the authors present a new path forward that leads away from deficit-focused policies and toward strengths-based practices.

The Unteachables examines the overrepresentation of Black students in special education over the course of the twentieth century. As African American children integrated predominantly white schools, many were disproportionately labeled educable mentally retarded (EMR), learning disabled (LD), and emotionally behavioral disordered (EBD). Keith A. Mayes charts the evolution of disability categories and how these labels kept Black learners segregated in American classrooms.