Books, Nonfiction, Education, Special Education

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Ron Clark
The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child
by Hyperion (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2003-04-16)

When Ron Clark walked into his fifth-grade class in rural North Carolina, he was confronted with a tremendous challenge. The children had little interest in learning, and were sorely lacking in guidance. How would he transform a group of apathetic kids into disciplined, thoughtful, and curious students? He quickly realized that they needed to learn some basic rules. Clark compiled a list of 55 lessons, and soon, his fifth-grade students-who once struggled to read at the third-grade level-were reading at the sixth-grade level . . . and loving it. What's more, they were gaining something crucial-self-respect. Those 55 lessons evolved into what Clark calls The Essential 55-guidelines for living and interacting with others The Essential 55 will prepare parents and educators to teach students the rules for life-everything from knowing how to say thank you, to acing an interview.

Ross W. Greene
The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, "Chronically Inflexible" Children
by HarperCollins (Hardcover) (Release Date: 1998-09-23)

Ruby K. Payne
A Framework for Understanding Poverty
by RFT Publishing Co. (Paperback)

A Framework for Understanding Poverty was Dr. Ruby Payne's first book, written for teachers with adaptations for work and community members. Its purpose is to educate people about the differences that separate economic classes and then teaching them strategies to bridge those gulfs. Ruby discusses at length the social cues or "hidden rules" that govern how we think and interact in society – and the significance of those rules in a classroom. Other topics include why students from generational poverty often fear being educated, discipline interventions that improve behavior, and the eight resources that make a difference to success. More than 180,000 copies sold!

Ron Clark
Excellent 11, The: QUALITIES TEACHERS AND PARENTS USE TO MOTIVATE, INSPIRE, AND EDUCATE CHILDREN
by Hyperion (CD) (Release Date: 2004-08-01)

hen The Essential 55 was published, Ron Clark became a tireless promoter, traveling the country to speak to large groups of teachers and fans. And when his Oprah appearance shot the book onto the New York Times bestseller list, he kept the heat on. We can expect the same tenacious commitment to promoting his follow-up book, The Excellent 11. The Excellent 11 contains eleven sections with each one focusing on a theme directly related to teaching and raising children. Ron Clark draws from his own experience to give advice, telling personal stories that demonstrate the significance of each theme within the learning environment-an environment that extends beyond the classroom and into the larger world. Using themes ranging from Adventure, Ingenuity, and Humor to Dedication, Creativity, and Love, Clark provides a road map for both parents and teachers who want to enrich their children's learning experiences.

William L. Heward
Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education
by Prentice Hall College Div (Hardcover)

This leading text in the market comprehensively examines all aspects of disability. Using a categorical approach the authors provide students with a discussion of characteristics, etiology, and educational implications. Numerous boxes, profiling individuals with disabilities, emphasize the humanistic views of the authors and encourage students to view persons with disabilities in a positive way.

Ellen Notbohm
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
by Future Horizons (Paperback)

Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in his/her back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism. Ellen’s personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. Don’t buy just one of this book — buy one for everyone who interacts with your child! Give the gift of understanding.

Tony Attwood
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome
by Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Paperback)

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults. Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. Chapters examine: causes and indications of the syndrome; the diagnosis and its effect on the individual; theory of mind; the perception of emotions in self and others; social interaction, including friendships; long-term relationships; teasing, bullying and mental health issues; the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills; and career development. There is also an invaluable frequently asked questions chapter and a section listing useful resources for anyone wishing to find further ...

Ann P. Turnbull, H. Rutherford Turnbull, Michael L. Wehmeyer
Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools (5th Edition)
by Prentice Hall (Paperback)

Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, Paige C. Pullen
Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education (with Cases for Reflection and Analysis and MyEducationLab) (11th Edition) (MyEducationLab Series)
by Allyn & Bacon (Hardcover)

Hallahan and Kauffman continue their tradition of presenting the latest trends and issues in this edition with over 400 new reference citations dated 2000 and after. Theory and research is presented in clear and concise language, and practical teaching suggestions are based on sound research. There are good reasons why Hallahan and Kauffman has been the best-selling introductory book in special education for generations of general education and special education teachers. Depth, lucidity, clarity, and coherence combine to make a text appropriate for readers at all levels: graduate and undergraduate, from introductory to advanced. Hallahan and Kauffman bring readers information they can trust. For anyone interested in education, specifically special education and human exceptionality.

Veronica Zysk, Ellen Notbohm
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
by Future Horizons (Paperback)

Parents and professionals can now bypass countless hours spent seeking answers to the mystifying day-to-day challenges of autism. In a snappy, can-do format, this insightful book offers page after page of try-it-now solutions that have worked for thousands of children grappling with social, sensory, behavioral, and self-care issues, plus many more.

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