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Children's Comprehension Problems in Oral and Written Language A Cognitive Perspective
123008
Kate Cain and Jane Oakhill

Comprehension is the ultimate aim of reading and listening. How do children develop the ability to comprehend written and spoken language, and what can be done to help those who are having difficulties? This book presents cutting-edge research on comprehension problems experienced by children without any formal diagnosis as well as those with specific language impairment, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, hearing impairment, head injuries, and spina bifida. Providing in-depth information to guide research and practice, chapters describe innovative assessment strategies and identify important implications for intervention and classroom instruction. The book also sheds light on typical development and the key cognitive skills and processes that underlie successful comprehension.

2008

Ages: -

$59.35

Every Move Counts
10371
Jane Edgar Korsten, Dixie K. Dunn, Teresa Vernon Foss, Mary Kay Francke

Every Move Counts includes everything you needassessments, intervention strategies, activities, recordkeeping forms, and carryover materialsto help you empower children and adults unable to use formal language systems. Reproducible handouts for paraprofessionals and caregivers are provided, along with a 10-minute live-action video.
10 minutes and 162 Pages manual. Also Criterion based sensory response and communication assessments for identifying activities and response modes.Data Collection formats and record keeping forms corresponding to the goals and objectives.Reproducable Implementation guidewith flow charts of the intervention process. Photocopyable information for parents/caregivers.

1993

Ages: 0 - 18

$261.86

It Takes Two to Talk A Practical Guide for children with language delays
10397
Jan Pepper Elaine Weitzman

This 3rd edition of the Hanen guidebook reflects the most current research on how parents can help their children with language delays. It teaches parents how to turn everyday activities into opportunities for their children to communicate and learn language. This 200-page resource guide is essential for SLPs working with young children and their families. Softcover. Highlights of the new edition:
* Updated stages of communication strategies.
* Greater emphasis on comprehension and social interaction.
* Focuses on the foundations of literacy.
* Includes a comprehensive checklist to help parents learn about their child's communication.
* Easier for parents to identify the most helpful strategies based on their child.

2004

Ages: 0 - 6

$145.00

Real Life Real Progress for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
124404
Christina Whalen

Strategies for Successful Generalization in Generalization is the key to effective autism intervention when children can apply new skills across settings they ll make broad, long term improvements in behavior and social communication. The first how to guide to generalization is finally here Practical and readerfriendly, this is the book that helps professionals take todays most popular autism interventions to the next level by making generalization an integral part of them. Pre K Grade 8 special educators early interventionists SLPs and other professionals will enhance 6 widely used autism intervention models (see box) with specific, evidence-based generalization strategies get dozens of easy activities that really help children use new skills consistently no matter where they are or who they're with learn about generalization from the experts who know best, with contributions from top autism authorities like Ilene Schwartz, Carol Gray, Andy Bondy, Laura Schriebman, and Bryna Siegel provide positive, supportive parent education so they can be active partners in promoting their children's generalization of skills weave generalization strategies into every phase of intervention planning, not just at the end after skills have already been learned modify generalization strategies for different settings, so children can achieve their ultimate goalapplying their skills successfully in school, at home, and in the community assess the effectiveness of generalization strategies at multiple stages of instruction Case studies and vivid examples bring the strategies to life in every chapter, and forms and checklists help professionals plan interventions, track children s goals, and monitor their progress toward generalization. With this urgently needed guide to one of the most important facets of autism intervention, readers will help children generalize social behaviors and communication skills and ensure better lives and brighter futures. Make generalization strategies a part of these popular interventions Pivotal Response Training Discrete Trial Instruction Picture Exchange Communication System PECS Social Stories Computer Assisted Intervention JumpStart Learning to Learn Natural Environments

Ages: -

$59.00