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Learn how to stop a meltdown! This book offers tried-and-true
solutions to minimize and circumvent the often frightening
circumstances that surround the cycle of meltdowns, not only for
the child with autism, but others in the environment as well. A
highly practical and user-friendly resource, High-Functioning
Autism and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Meltdowns
(4th edition) describes the three-stage cycle of a meltdown and
identifies the evidence-based strategies that should be used at
each stage. In addition, this book outlines how to prevent the
occurrence of meltdowns through instruction, interpretation, and
coaching. The author of this very practical book takes the reader
through the stages of the cycle and emphasizes the importance of
utilizing systematic instruction and teachable moments before and
after a meltdown. The book also notes that (a) meltdowns are not
purposeful and (b) instruction is needed in order for them to stop.
Readers will appreciate the practical steps that are given to
complete this journey successfully.
Adults on the spectrum often have difficulty getting and keeping a
job that is unrelated to their job skills. This practical and
easy-to-use book provides necessary yet often untaught information
on a variety of topics related to getting a job, finding a mentor,
networking, using agencies, interviewing, talking with supervisors,
dealing with on-the-job-frustrations, understanding the social
rules at work and many other topics. Authored by two individuals on
the spectrum who have extensive experience in helping others become
employed, Judy Endow and Malcolm Mayfield, as well as Brenda Smith
Myles, an internationally known writer and speaker on autism
spectrum disorders.
This handbook seeks to provide practical, realistic suggestions
about how quality can be measured, maintained and improved in
institutions. It is addressed to a cross-section of staff who make
up colleges and universities, not just those responsible for
quality audit.
In this completely updated edition of 500 Tips on Assessment, the
authors look at the questions and the problems that teachers face
and provide them with practical guidance. Their advice is
down-to-earth, jargon-free and digestible, covering such key issues
as: putting assessment into context: best practice, learning
outcomes and monitoring quality of assessment different examination
formats: traditional, open-book, open-notes, oral exams different
assessment formats: essays, reports, practical work, presentations
feedback and assessment assessing group learning.
Lecturing remains the staple teaching technique for most
professionals in HE. Lecturing can be a chore, a terror or an
exhilarating experience. One thing that is certain: for students,
good lecturing shows, is expected and pays dividends. This book
does not deal with the dry theory of lecturing, but rather it
brings together the advice, experience and guidance of many
experienced successful lecturers from the UK, US and Australia
& NZ, who together provide stimulating and motivating practical
examples of how to improve lecturing technique and confidence.
Written for less experienced lecturers seeking to improve their
lecturing, and those with more experience who want to develop their
skills further, this book is outcomes focussed and covers a range
of key lecturing issues.
Lecturing remains the staple teaching technique for most
professionals in higher education. Lecturing can be a chore, a
terror or an exhilarating experience. One thing that is certain:
for students, good lecturing shows, is expected and pays
dividends.This book does not deal with the dry theory of lecturing,
but rather it brings together the advice, experience and guidance
of many experienced successful lecturers from the UK, US, Australia
and New Zealand. Together they provide stimulating and motivating
practical examples of how to improve lecturing technique and
confidence. Written for less experienced lecturers seeking to
improve their lecturing, and those with more experience who want to
develop their skills further, this book is outcomes focused and
covers a range of key lecturing issues.
Resource-based learning has emerged as a response to the changing
expectations of students. This text provides strategies for its
implementation, development evaluation and discusses the
implications for resource centres.
500 Tips for Trainers' is a treasure trove of more than 500
enlightening, practical suggestions. all are easy to read and
simple to use. This handbook is great as a quick reference when
it's time to:organize the venue create flip charts and handouts
motivate the participants fill five minutes until coffee!This
entertaining book is packed with good ideas, creative techniques,
and extensive appendices available for photocopying. It is a basic
handbook for trainers in areas such as industry, government, and
healthcare, as well as for personnel and HRD staff, and staff
development officers in education.Phil Race, an open and flexible
learning specialist, conducts staff development workshops on
learning, teaching, and assessment throughout the world. He has
co-authored many books, including '500 Tips for Tutors', '500 Tips
for Teachers' and 'Assess Your Own Teaching Quality'.Brenda Smith
is teaching and learning quality manager at Nottingham Trent
University. She facilitates seminars and is co-editor of 'Research,
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education'.
This handbook seeks to provide practical, realistic suggestions
about how quality can be measured, maintained and improved in
institutions. It is addressed to a cross-section of staff who make
up colleges and universities, not just those responsible for
quality audit.
School administrators play a key role in creating a mind-set within
their school district, region, or school as to how school personnel
approach various challenges they may encounter when working with
students and families. In many instances, a school administrator
can provide certain accommodations for students with disabilities,
as well as guide decisions regarding how teachers address
behavioral challenges. The purpose of this book is to provide
school administrators with useful and practical suggestions and
strategies that can increase student achievement, engagement,
positive behavior, and social skills for high-functioning students
on the spectrum (HF-ASD); help reduce educator stress and
frustration; and increase positive interactions between families
and school personnel so that the school day is more successful for
all parties.
This system allows educators to understand how to implement an
instructional programme for students with ASD. Known as CAPS, the
model answers common questions about finding the right supports to
fit a child's learning style in order to help him reach his full
potential. Used with The Ziggurat Model, CAPS enables educators and
other professionals to address adequate yearly progress (AYP),
response to intervention (RTI), and positive behaviour support
(PBS). This expanded second edition of CAPS adds important new
material on technical assistance/consultation as well as up-to-date
considerations of current mandates and trends that support CAPS
use, including a major focus on evidence-based practices.
In this completely updated edition of 500 Tips on Assessment,
the authors look at the questions and the problems that teachers
face and provide them with practical guidance. Their advice is
down-to-earth, jargon-free and digestible, covering such key issues
as:
- putting assessment into context: best practice, learning
outcomes and monitoring quality of assessment
- different examination formats: traditional, open-book,
open-notes, oral exams
- different assessment formats: essays, reports, practical work,
presentations
- feedback and assessment
- assessing group learning.
Excelling with Autism: Obtaining Critical Mass Using Deliberate
Practice introduces a new way to optimize the progress of learners
with ASD. Reaching critical mass helps learners apply information
in new ways - spontaneous generalization. This book is about doing
things differently to positively impact individuals on the spectrum
by supporting the development of critical mass in areas that are
necessary for successful functioning in home, work, and community
using the research-based elements of deliberate practice. In this
book, the four elements of deliberate practice -- developing
specific goals, ensuring focus, moving out of the comfort zone, and
communicating outcomes -- are applied to teaching social,
communication, and daily living skills. Critical mass and the
related science of deliberate practice will change the life course
of individuals with ASD. Incorporating the elements of deliberate
practice is a critical step toward helping individuals with ASD to
reach their unlimited potential.
Resource-based learning has emerged as a response to the changing
expectations of students. This text provides strategies for its
implementation, development evaluation and discusses the
implications for resource centres.
Get off to a good start. Learn sensible, solid strategies that can
be put into practice with children on the autism spectrum right
away. "Starting Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting
Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome" offers a variety of
strategies and visual supports that help children on the spectrum
such as: who have difficulty with abstract concepts and thoughts;
who have difficulty understanding and regulating emotions; who have
difficulty recognizing, interpreting, and empathizing with the
emotions of others; who find it easier to answer questions with
choices versus open-ended questions; need cues for how and when to
transition from an activity or place to the next; and, much more.
Starting from the premise that no two individuals with AS are the
same, Hudson and Myles provide a global perspective of how the core
characteristics of AS may appear separately and/or simultaneously,
and how they may manifest themselves in a variety of situations.
Each characteristic is then paired with a brief explanation,
followed by a series of bulleted interventions.
Children and youth with high-functioning autism (HFA) and related
exceptionalities have great potential. However, all too often their
abilities are not realized. Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful
Hints for All Educators of Students With Asperger Syndrome,
High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities provides
easy-to-implement ideas and suggestions that teachers can use to
help a student with HFA and related needs on the road to success.
The book discusses how teachers can adjust the classroom to meet
the needs of an individual with HFA while not interfering with
normal classroom routines. Not boggled down with jargon, this book
includes tables and boxes for quick reference and clear meaning for
HFA-related information. Also included is information about what
can cause anxiety for the student on the spectrum, how this can
lead to decreased academic and social performance, decreased
attention to task, and potential increases in behavior problems,
and what the teacher can do to assist. With easy-to-implement
suggestions, these simple strategies help all kids learn and make a
difference in the life of somebody with high-functioning autism.
Choral Pedagogy, Third Edition, is the ideal text for voice
teachers, choral conductors, church musicians, and professional and
amateur singers who wish to develop strategies for lifelong
singing. It concisely and clearly presents the principles of voice
pedagogy from the perspective of both conducting and voice science
in a user-friendly fashion, including helpful charts and simple
anatomic diagrams. In addition, it offers teaching methods from
history and philosophy, medical and voice science, and pedagogical
concepts from active musical experts. Special attention is given to
the needs of amateur singers and conductors. Topics covered include
choral diction, posture and seating, rehearsal practices, and
matters of vocal health. For the third edition, the authors have
completely revised the text, updating the medical information and
expanding the exercises. They have also added three new chapters: *
A chapter entitled "Singing in the 21st Century" that considers the
vocal/choral demands of the choral repertoire being written in this
century. * A chapter on teaching young boys to sing written by Vic
Oakes, the conductor of the Chattanooga Boys Choir.* A chapter
entitled "The Value of Lifelong Singing." With its updates and
additions, Choral Pedagogy, Third Edition, is a valuable resource
for students of choral conducting, music education, church music,
and choral singing.
Designed for classroom teachers in inclusive settings, this book
presents strategies for working with students with Asperger
Syndrome. AS is a disorder in the autism spectrum, and students
with AS suffer from similar, though milder, symptoms as students
with autism. It is often considered a social disability, though one
of its most notable differences with autism is that most students
with AS do develop verbal language skills. The book provides over
50 research-based strategies for teachers, including guidance on
transition planning and using technology, and tips for working with
support staff.
Unemployment can be an isolating experience. In this much-needed
book, Michael John Carley reassures readers who are unemployed and
have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that they are not alone.
Offering guidance on how you can cope with unemployment in a
constructive and emotionally healthy manner, Michael John Carley
writes with a crucial understanding of the isolation and negative
emotions that unemployment can bring about if you have ASD. He
explains why so many people find themselves out of work and how
it's often not their fault. Providing guidance on how to maintain
your confidence and motivation, this book offers advice on how you
can pursue other opportunities, such as part-time work or
volunteering. The book also features advice on how to manage your
finances during periods of unemployment.
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