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Introduction: How Your Garden Grows

Growing a garden is a lot like raising a child. Read how in this introductory chapter to The Common Sense Guide to Your Child's Special Needs, a guidebook for parents of children with development delays. The excerpt also provides an overview of the book, its goals, and an explanation of how it's organized. Read More

Core features and principles of Positive Behavior Support

Read this excerpt to learn about the five underlying principles of Positive Behavior Support that distinguish it from other approaches to behavior intervention. "Student Snapshots" are provided to help illustrate the principles. Read More

Getting Started with the Organization and Management of a Classroom system

In this chapter excerpt, discover the who, what, where, when, and why of OMAC, an easy-to-understand, easy-to-implement, and very effective system for organizing and managing all types of classrooms for students with special needs. Read More

Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) treatment protocol

This chapter describes the Creative Arts Therapy protocol, which is part of the Transforming Behavior group therapy program. 10 modules with goals, needed materials, and directives are included. Read More

Cultural Underpinnings of Special Education

Excerpted from Cultural Reciprocity in Special Education, this chapter explores cultural identity and the acculturation process, special education as a cultural institution, and more. The chapter also closes with review questions at the end. Read More

Delivering effective instruction

Read the except and discover seven important elements of effective instruction for students with reading difficulties. Topics discussed in this excerpt are as follows: explicit instruction, targeted instruction, time on task, quick pacing of lessons, positive feedback, corrective feedback, and student motivation. Read More

Difference Between Targeted and Universal Supports

In this excerpt from the introductory chapter of The Teacher's Pocket Guide for Positive Behavior Supports, the authors explain what targeted supports are and how they differ from universal supports. This engaging pocket guide is a must-have for both aspiring and veteran teachers. Read More

Differentiate Instruction with First/Then Boards

A First/Then Board is a mini-schedule that is portable and can be used to provide more choices to a student or to reinforce simple instructions. Check out this excerpt from Paula Kluth and Sheila Danaher's From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks to find out how to create your own! Read More

Differentiate Instruction with Purposeful Puzzles

This chapter explains how to implement purposeful puzzles, a helpful Differentiated Instruction support for students who might fidget a lot during class or need to be “doing something” when they are listening or participating in a classroom discussion. Read More

Early intervention and AAC

Read the excerpt and learn about the importance of early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders. This excerpt illustrates situations in which AACs should be used, as well as common misconceptions about ASDs and AAC. Read More