• The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences, 14th Edition: 338 Schools with Programs or Services for Students with ADHD, ASD, or Learning Differences (College Admissions Guides)

    FIND THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. Hundreds of thousands of students with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or other learning differences head to college every year. This comprehensive guide makes it easy for those students and their families and guidance counselors to tackle the daunting process of finding the school that fits their needs best.  This indispensable resource book for students, parents, and professionals includes:   • 338 school profiles with targeted information on services, admissions, and support at each school   • Lists of support services available to... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0525567895
    • ASIN: 0525567895
    • ISBN: 0525567895
    • Manufacturer: Princeton Review

  • From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students With Disabilities

    College is a different world from high school and the laws, expectations, and culture around disability services and accommodations are different, too. Elizabeth Hamblet, a Columbia University Learning Specialist/Consultant and recognized transition speaker and writer, has written a one-of-a-kind, step-by-step guide that is an essential resource for college-bound students, their families, and the special educators and school counselors who work with them. This second edition has been updated to include recent research and reflections from college disability services directors, successful colle... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0865865205
    • ASIN: 0865865205
    • ISBN: 0865865205
    • Manufacturer: Council for Exceptional Children

  • College for Students with Disabilities: We Do Belong

    Sharing the personal stories of individuals with disabilities who describe both the challenges and successes of their time in higher education, and with a major section on the findings of broad ranging research into the experiences of such students, the book explores the current situation, what works, and how things can be improved. "You are not college material" or "you don't belong in college" are comments frequently heard by students with disabilities. Despite this, college education is now an expected part of the transition to adulthood for many individuals with disabilities. The book incl... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 184905732X
    • ASIN: 184905732X
    • ISBN: 184905732X
    • Brand: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
    • Manufacturer: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

  • College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities: Strategies and Tips to Make the Most of Your College Experience

    The complete handbook for college-bound kids with learning disabilities. Planning for college can be one of the biggest moments in a teen's life, but for those students with learning and other disabilities, the college experience can be fraught with frustration, uncertainty, and lowered self-confidence. College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities offers teens the confidence, strategies, and guidance they need to effectively choose a college, get prepared for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience. Special sections also discuss ADD/ADHD and Asperger's synd... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1593633599
    • ASIN: 1593633599
    • ISBN: 1593633599
    • Manufacturer: Prufrock Press

  • Rules (Scholastic Gold)

    Rules joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public" -- in order to head off David's embarrassing behaviors.But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a surprising, new sort-of friend, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0439443830
    • ASIN: 0439443830
    • ISBN: 0439443830
    • Brand: Scholastic Press
    • Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks

  • Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder

    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 ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0307743152
    • ASIN: 0307743152
    • ISBN: 0307743152
    • Brand: Unknown
    • Manufacturer: Anchor

  • Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty: Strategies for Erasing the Opportunity Gap (Multicultural Education Series)

    This influential book describes the knowledge and skills teachers and school administrators need to recognize and combat bias and inequity that undermine educational engagement for students experiencing poverty. The Second Edition features two new chapters―“Embracing a Structural View of Poverty and Education: Ditching Deficit Ideology and Quitting Grit” and “Cultivating School Change through Equity Literacy: Commitments and Strategies for School and District Leaders”―plus extensive revisions throughout based on newly available research and lessons from the author’s professional ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0807758795
    • ASIN: 0807758795
    • ISBN: 9780807758793
    • Brand: Teachers College Press
    • Manufacturer: Teachers College Press

  • Academic Instruction for Students With Moderate and Severe Intellectual Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms

    Packed with instructional strategies for students with significant disabilities, this research-based resource helps teachers adapt their curriculum, work collaboratively, develop accurate assessments, track student progress, and more.

    • ASIN: 141297142X
    • ASIN: 141297142X
    • ISBN: 141297142X
    • Brand: Corwin Press
    • Manufacturer: Corwin

  • Accommodations -- Or Just Good Teaching?: Strategies for Teaching College Students with Disabilities

    Thirty-five teaching practitioners in higher education collaborated to provide this resource about the accommodation process for students with disabilities in the college classroom. It provides the educator with concrete teaching strategies for addressing the individual needs of students and a model illustrating the components necessary for student success. Additionally, to provide pertinent information about disabilities to others in higher education, the subchapters are grouped into eight areas that disabilities can impact in the learning process: attention, concentration, and memory difficu... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0275956067
    • ASIN: 0275956067
    • ISBN: 0275956067
    • Manufacturer: Praeger

  • What Were You Thinking?: Learning to Control Your Impulses (Executive Function)

    Third-grader Braden loves to be the center of attention. His comic genius, as he sees it, causes his friends to look at him in awe. But some poor decision-making, like ill-timed jokes in class and an impulsive reaction during gym that left a classmate teary-eyed and crumpled on the floor, forces the adults in Braden's life to teach him about impulse control. But will the lessons shared by his teachers and his mom really help Braden manage his impulses? Find out in this hilarious story by Bryan Smith.

    • ASIN: 1934490962
    • ASIN: 1934490962
    • ISBN: 1934490962
    • Manufacturer: Boys Town Press

  • ACCUPLACER Secrets Study Guide: Practice Questions and Test Review for the ACCUPLACER Exam

    Mometrix Test Preparation's ACCUPLACER Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their ACCUPLACER Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes:Practice test questions with detailed answer explanationsStep-by-step video tutorials to help you master difficult conceptsTips and strategies to help you get your best test performanceA complete review of all ACCUPLACER test sectionsArithmetic and Elementary AlgebraCollege-level MathReading ComprehensionSentence SkillsACCUPLACER® is a tradema... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1627335188
    • ASIN: 1627335188
    • ISBN: 1627335188
    • Brand: Mometrix Media LLC
    • Manufacturer: Mometrix Media LLC

  • Developing College Skills in Students with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

    Going to college can be a daunting prospect for any young person, but for teenagers on the autism spectrum this is especially true. This book describes the unique needs that ASD students entering further or higher education are likely to have. The author identifies the key skill-sets they will need to develop in order to be successful in college and in life, and shows how they can be helped to develop these. She outlines the skills required for success in further and higher education in relation to the strengths and weaknesses of individuals with ASDs, and explains how those weaknesses can be ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1843109174
    • ASIN: 1843109174
    • ISBN: 1843109174
    • Brand: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
    • Manufacturer: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

  • Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom

    Easy-to-apply, scientifically-based approaches for engaging students in the classroom Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham focuses his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning. His book will help teachers improve their practice by explaining how they and their students think and learn. It reveals-the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. Nine, easy-to-understand principles with clear applications for the classroom Includes surprising findings, such as that intelligence is malleable,... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 047059196X
    • UPC: 787721851448
    • ASIN: 047059196X
    • ISBN: 047059196X
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

  • Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges

    The groundbreaking guide to the 40 best colleges you've never heard of—colleges that will change your lifeChoosing the right college has never been more important—or more difficult. For the latest edition of this classic college guide, Hilary Masell Oswald conducted her own tours of top schools and in-depth interviews, building on Loren Pope's original to create a totally updated, more expansive work. Organized by geographic region, every profile includes a wealth of vital information, including admissions standards, distinguishing facts about the curriculum, extracurricular activities, an... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0143122304
    • ASIN: 0143122304
    • ISBN: 0143122304
    • Brand: Penguin Books
    • Manufacturer: Penguin Books

  • Empowering Students with Hidden Disabilities: A Path to Pride and Success

    How can you empower students with invisible disabilities to manage their challenges, accept and advocate for themselves, and reach their goals and dreams? This guidebook has inspiring and informative answers. Told with the authentic voices of adults with hidden disabilities, this encouraging, eye-opening book will help you guide students on the Path to Disability Pride and support their success in the classroom and community. Personal stories blend with powerful strategies as the authors share reflections on their experience with disability—and offer up practical teaching tips and interventi... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1598577352
    • ASIN: 1598577352
    • ISBN: 1598577352
    • Manufacturer: Brookes Publishing

  • College Success for Students with Physical Disabilities : Strategies and Tips to Make the Most of Your College Experience

    "College Success for Students With Physical Disabilities" is a college planning guide for students with physical disabilities and chronic medical conditions. Students will learn about their rights under the laws governing education and disability, self-advocacy,

    • UPC: 17250607
    • Rating: 4.571

  • Learning Outside The Lines : Two Ivy League Students With Learning Disabilities And Adhd Give You The Tools F

    Outlines specific study skills and provides exercises and charts to help learning-disabled students utilize their unique cognitive abilities and creative talents to achieve

    • UPC: 799935
    • Rating: 4.0

  • College Success for Students with Disabilities : A Guide to Finding and Using Resources, with Real-World Stories

    The demanding workload and fast pace of college often overwhelm students. Without access to the right resources, many of the three million U.S. college students with disabilities fail or drop out--at a much higher rate

    • UPC: 49119672
    • Rating: 3.0

  • NYSTCE Students with Disabilities (060) Test Secrets Study Guide : NYSTCE Exam Review for the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations

    ***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Get the test prep help you need to be successful on the NYSTCE test. The NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities (060) Exam is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for

    • UPC: 15760943

  • Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

    With this accessible textbook on systematic instruction-a highly effective teaching approach rooted in applied behavior analysis-future K-12 teachers will discover the best methods for teaching students with moderate and severe disabilities step by

    • UPC: 19871385

  • The Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook: Ready-to-Use Strategies & Activities for Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities

    A comprehensive source of information, strategies, and activities for working with learning disabled

    • UPC: 9121463

  • NYSTCE Students with Disabilities (060) Book + Online

    REA's NYSTCE Students with Disabilities (060) Test Prep with Online Practice Tests Gets You Certified and in the Classroom! Fully Up-to-Date for the Current Exam! Nationwide, nearly 300,000 teachers are needed annually, and all must

    • UPC: 24349353

  • The Gillingham Manual : Remedial Training for Students with Specific Disability in Reading, Spelling, and Penmanship

    9780838802007

    • UPC: 24599446

  • Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Intellectual Disability

    Strategies for Students with Mild, Moderate, and Severe Intellectual Disabilities is a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in special and general education teacher preparation programs (as well as practicing professionals) offering a solid,

    • UPC: 54490344

  • College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities: Strategies and Tips to Make the Most of Your College Experience - eBook

    The complete handbook for college-bound kids with learning disabilities. Planning for college can be one of the biggest moments in a teen's life, but for those students with learning and other disabilities, the college experience

    • UPC: 181064268

  • Transitioning To College with a Disability

    I have a learning disability. Can I still get into college?

    Reimagining Disability & Inclusive Education | Jan Wilson | TEDxUniversityofTulsa