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Asthma is on the rise, affecting mostly children. With prevalence so high, you need to be prepared to help the many students in your school who have this complicated disease. Bringing together a group of well-respected physicians and scientists that ensure an authoritative text, this informative volume will teach you the causes of asthma, the pathophysiology, its clinical presentation, drug treatment options, and prevention management so you'll be aware of all aspects of this complex disease. You'll learn specifically about asthma in children features of asthma in adolescence psychosocial issues special issues including food allergy, chronic cough, and aspirin sensitivity sports-induced asthma co-occurrences of asthma with other conditions such as gastro-esophageal reflux(Distributed for Elsevier Australia.)

Mealtimes are an integral part of our daily lives. They are moments when we come together to nourish our bodies, connect with others, and celebrate our cultures and identities. While eating is a fundamental human need, the significance of mealtimes goes far beyond the mere consumption of food. They are opportunities for connection, learning, and the creation of lasting habits. This book is born out of our deep appreciation for the potential richness of mealtimes and our desire to support children, families, and early learning providers in making the most of these moments.

A must for home visiting programs, the updated second edition of the LSP is the most efficient, reliable way to evaluate a parent's life skills: the abilities, behaviors, and attitudes they need to achieve a healthy and satisfying family life. For use with at-risk, low-income pregnant and parenting individuals with children from birth to 5 years of age, the LSP is a field-tested, validated, and reliable tool that generates a broad, accurate portrait of the life skills of parents, caregivers, and young children. Easy to complete in about 10 minutes, the LSP will help your program establish baseline and ongoing assessment profiles of clients, identify strengths and needs, plan interventions, and demonstrate the effectiveness of your practices through monitoring of outcomes.HOW IT WORKSHome visitors, including public health nurses, social workers, mental health care providers, and family development and family support workers, use the LSP to evaluate a variety of important life skills. An experienced professional familiar with the family records information on 43 items in eight important domains: Relationships with Family and FriendsRelationships with ChildrenRelationships with Supportive ResourcesEducation and EmploymentHealth and Medical CareMental Health and Substance AbuseBasic EssentialsInfant/Toddler DevelopmentHome visitors rate each competency from 1 to 5 on a simple-to-complete form, where they can also record important case data in the notes section. No judgment of families is implied--the LSP is used only to track the progress of children and parents or caregivers, and can be repeated every six months until the child is 5.WHAT'S NEWNew chapter on using the LSP to promote maternal health literacyGuidance on completing the LSP during virtual home visitsLSP Instrument and downloads now provided as fillable PDFsUpdated research, citations, and information throughoutUpdates and improvements based on customer surveys and feedback from the fieldScoring descriptions updated for clarityAncillary materials now provided as convenient downloadsUse the LSP with ASQ(R)-3 & ASQ(R) SE-2! With items that match the ASQ developmental areas, the LSP makes it easy to summarize the developmental data you gathered with the ASQ system.

Building Blocks provides a framework for successful and meaningful inclusion of young children in inclusive settings. Like the first three editions, the fourth edition offers pre- and inservice teachers three types of practical, evidence-based inclusion strategies: curriculum modifications, embedded learning opportunities, and child-focused instructional strategies. This fourth edition includes timely new topics and expanded coverage of existing content.

A typical school day can be full of anxiety triggers for students with autism or other social/learning needs. Help autistic students face and manage their fears--and overcome a major obstacle to school success--with this highly effective cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed for use with students ages 8-14. FYF is evidence based, has been shown to reduce anxiety in students with autism, and is an ideal way to increase student access to critical mental health interventions in school.How It WorksThe Facing Your Fears (FYF) program consists of twelve 40-minute sessions that help students with autism or related social/learning needs manage interfering anxiety symptoms. The program is flexible: it can be delivered within the school day or before or after school; in 40-minute weekly lessons or in more frequently occurring 20-minute lessons; and in small groups of 2-5 students or individually with a school provider such as a school psychologist or counselor, special education teacher, or other school provider. With an interactive workbook to guide them, students will manage anxiety using principles of cognitive behavior therapy: Psychoeducation: teaching students to identify their fears and use CBT-based coping strategies to manage physical symptoms and develop positive thinkingGraded exposure: giving students opportunities to practice facing their fears one step at a timeAfter each session, parents and other members of the school team receive handouts to help them support students in using their new skills and strategies during the school day and at home. The program also includes a workbook, a series of video clips, and other materials to engage parents and support their participation--a key factor in helping students make progress.Why It Works Facing Your Fears works because it: Uses the proven principles of cognitive-behavioral therapyTargets specific fears that interfere with academic and social successActively involves parents and other school team members to create a strong continuum of supportEngages students with memorable, age-appropriate strategies for managing anxietyGives students repeated opportunities to practice facing their fearsProgram ComponentsManual (available in print and ebook): Includes a detailed plan for each of the twelve student lessons plus the family contact components.Student Workbook (available as fillable PDF download): Contains prompts and activities students use in Sessions 1-12.FYF Parent Workbook (available as fillable PDF download): Includes materials parents and caregivers need for the family contact sessions, plus a detailed overview of the student sessions. (Print copies of the Student Workbooks are also sold separately.)Anxiety PowerPoint slide deck, Helping Students Manage Fears, Anxieties, and Worries: Introduces CBT and the Facing Your Fears program to families and school teams.6 video clips: Introduce the program and demonstrate student activities.

"Apply a trauma-informed lens to classroom management with the timely third edition of this bestselling book-soon to be a go-to guide for every K-12 teacher. Developed by experts on trauma-informed and positive behavior support, this new edition offers practical guidance for creating a safe, supportive, and smoothly functioning classroom environment for all learners, including those who have experienced trauma"--

Boost young children's problem-solving skills and set them up for long-term success with the second edition of this practical guidebook! Enhanced with new lessons and timely topics--including equity and the use of makerspaces--this book will help you get all children ready for kindergarten by teaching them basic practices of engineering design and critical thinking skills. Using a clear instructional framework and fun lesson plans tailored for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, you'll guide your "emerging engineers" as they explore big ideas and develop new ways of thinking through engaging and challenging learning experiences. Practical materials include classroom-tested activities that incorporate children's books, self-reflection checklists, practical strategies and modifications, Early Childhood UDL Planning Sheets, and blank Experience Planning Templates.EDUCATORS WILLIntroduce hands-on learning experiences that teach critical thinking skills--curiosity, persistence, flexibility, reflection, and collaborationDemystify and teach key phases of engineering design: think about it, try it, fix it, and share itSupport school readiness by helping children work toward kindergarten standards, including Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science StandardsUse universal design for learning (UDL) principles to ensure that learning experiences work for all children, with and without disabilitiesEncourage language and literacy development with suggestions for weaving reading into problem-solving experiences and using language to prompt children's thinking skillsPromote other skills needed for school success, including social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and executive functioningWHAT'S NEW: Three new themes: computational thinking, makerspaces, and inclusion and equity in STEM Every lesson plan updated More lessons based on new children's books New art/music/drama lesson options for STEAM-focused schools More coverage of spatial development Expanded information on assessment Updated book resources and references

"According to the Sibling Support Project, of the over 4.5 million people in the United States who have health, developmental, and mental health concerns, most have typically developing siblings. Throughout their lives, siblings share many of the concerns that parents of children with support needs experience, including isolation, a need for information, guilt, concerns about the future, and caregiving demands. Siblings also face issues that are uniquely theirs including resentment, peer issues, embarrassment, and pressure to achieve. As parents focus on meeting the needs of their child with support needs, siblings can be unintentionally overlooked and left out. Sibshops programs help to change this by providing school-age siblings of children with various health, mental health, and developmental needs opportunities to obtain peer support and education within a highly recreational context. The goals of the Sibshop model are to provide siblings with opportunities to: Meet other siblings in a relaxed, recreational setting Discuss common joys and concerns with other siblings Learn how other handle situations commonly experienced by siblings Learn more about the implications of their sibling's special needs Learn more about the concerns and opportunities frequently experienced by siblings Essential for agencies that serve families of children with disabilities, social workers, parent-to-parent programs, early intervention programs, developmental disability councils, child life specialists, and parents, Sibshop offers an inexpensive and easy-to-implement solution to addressing siblings' needs in a way everyone can enjoy. Highly practical and user-friendly, the Sibshops Workbook provides the information needed to start, fund, and run a Sibshop and is filled with straightforward instructions, photocopiable forms, more than 100 fun games and activities. "--

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Anxiety rates are skyrocketing among young learners--and their teachers need explicit training on how to understand and support these students. A concise, reader‐friendly guide written especially for teachers, this urgently needed book will prepare early educators to recognize anxiety issues in children ages 3-8, identify the associated behaviors, and work effectively with students who have anxiety symptoms.Teachers will start with a well‐organized primer on the different types of anxiety in children, featuring symptoms, causes, triggers, treatment options, and case stories. Then they'll get expert guidance on addressing anxiety and challenging behaviors in the classroom, with dedicated chapters on key topics like assessment, intervention, and the parents' experience.Ideal for both preservice and in‐service professional development, this introductory guide gives teachers the accessible information they need to understand learners with anxiety and support their success inside and outside the classroom.TEACHERS WILL: Explore seven types of childhood anxiety: generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety, selective mutism, OCD, phobias, and anxiety rooted in childhood traumaReview the assessment and evaluation process, and understand the role a teacher should play Recognize co‐morbidities with anxiety--including ADHD, autism, and depression--and how they may affect a child's symptoms and treatment plan Understand the issues and emotions parents face, so that teachers can offer them sensitive support Use effective classroom interventions to meet the needs of children with anxiety and create a nurturing learning environment Learn which strategies to avoid, from unrealistic expectations to excessive reassurance

As early childhood learning environments grow more and more diverse, schools and programs must address inequitable practices and policies so that every child learns, belongs, and thrives. The practical solutions programs need are in this groundbreaking book, the first guide to coaching early childhood educators in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB) practices.Expertly converting theory into concrete action steps, this book is a reader‐friendly, step‐by‐step guide to launching transformative DEIAB work--or expanding the work your program or school is already doing. You'll discover how to coach early childhood educators in creating an equity‐focused classroom culture, providing them with guidance on instructional delivery, curriculum content, and teaching materials. You'll learn how to advance multicultural education by implementing big‐picture changes to program policies, hiring practices, and marketing materials. Throughout the book, an illuminating case study traces the progress and setbacks of a sample program as they use an equity‐based lens to enhance their learning environments and teaching practices.An essential professional development resource for school and program leaders and an ideal textbook for early education courses, this timely book will help you empower educators to ensure equity, access, and belonging for all children and families.Learn How To: Use the invaluable Anti‐Ism Scale to assess your program's current status and monitor growthRecognize your program's "hidden curriculum"--biases embedded in policies, practices, and materialsIdentify how the intersectionality of social identities influence each person's experiences, both positively and negativelyCreate an effective action plan to coach educators on a journey toward greater equality and inclusionPut your DEIAB plan into action through book studies, Equity and Diversity Workgroups, and other team learning opportunitiesImplement structural changes to support a multicultural curriculum, diverse staffing, and policies that uplift everyoneOvercome obstacles to DEIAB work, from communication blocks to staff and community resistanceEnsure continuous growth and improvement through ongoing assessment and reflection

"The Autism Program Environment Rating Scale - Preschool/Elementary (APERS-PE) is an assessment used to evaluate the quality of educational programs for preschool/elementary students with autism. The APERS-PE contains 62 assessment items organized in 10 domains (e.g., Learning Environments, Curriculum and Instruction, Family Involvement, etc.). To complete the assessment, a trained APERS rater visits the school program. The rater 1) reviews student records for 2-3 focal students with autism, 2) interviews school personnel and parents of the focal students, and 3) observes these students throughout their school day, taking notes throughout the process, before completing an electronic scoring tool. The rater then shares the results with school personnel to use in improving program quality"--

"Students with complex support needs are at high risk for exclusion from general education and frequently require communication supports, assistive technology, and services from a variety of related service providers. Pre- and in-service educators need guidance on how to develop IEPs for this population. Organized around a process chart and covering each section in the IEP document, this book guides educators to create legally and ethically defensible IEPs that are also person-centered, useful, and meaningful"--

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Young children's knowledge of letter names and sounds is the best predictor of their reading and spelling progress in school--but studies show that many children still struggle with alphabet knowledge at the end of first grade. Now there's a fun and affordable way to answer the call for effective alphabet instruction, without changing your whole curriculum or investing in expensive teaching materials and training. Developed by renowned reading expert Marilyn Jager Adams, this playful, highly engaging curriculum supplement is a must for teachers of preschool through kindergarten, as well as primary grade teachers of students who still need help with alphabetic basics. You'll get 56 activity-based lessons that help children recognize and write each letter in both upper- and lowercase forms and know the primary sound each letter represents. Why Use ABC Foundations in Young Children? Aligned with Common Core State Standards Reflects the latest research on how kids learn best Complements any curriculum in early literacy Built around fun, fast, hands-on, minds-on activities that keep all children engaged Provides full lesson support for teachers--no extra training required Includes assessments for monitoring children's progress and needs Gives you adaptations for children who are ahead or behind pace Includes lesson support materials such as Alphabet Game Cards, Alphabet Strips, Letter Writing Activity Sheets Requires no expensive materials or technologies Ideal companion to Phonemic Awareness for Young Children Enhance your early literacy instruction with this fun and effective curriculum supplement, and give children a solid foundation of alphabet knowledge they'll build on for years as they become confident readers and writers.

Now with practical updates based on user feedback, a new streamlined format, and forms on CD-ROM, the third edition of this popular guide is the key to better education plans for students with intensive special education needs.

"CHAMPPS is a self-contained preschool motor skills program designed to support physical activity levels and skill development in young children. It comprises seven units: 1 Foundational Motor Skills; 2 Walking and Running; 3 Balance, Hopping, and Jumping; 4 Catching; 5 Throwing; 6 Striking; and 7 Kicking. Each unit includes suggested UDL supports, Home Activities, and suggestions for supporting school readiness in language, math, science, motor skills, social-emotional learning, and approaches to learning. The curriculum can be completed in 30 minutes/day, 2-3 days per week over 21-28 weeks; scheduling flexibility is built in"--

An invaluable one-stop guide to well-crafted transition plans, this book is a must for anyone supporting young people with disabilities as they cross the bridge to adulthood. Includes ready-to-use checklists and tools and practical, research-based guidanc

Professional insight on working with special needs families-from a mom who's been on both sides of the desk