Book Description
Guide to understanding students with autism and including them fully in the classroom. Includes specific ideas for enhancing literacy; planning challenging, multidimensional lessons; supporting student behavior; connecting, communicating, and collaborating; fostering friendships; and adapting the physical environment. Softcover. DLC: Autistic children--Education--United States.
Customer Reviews:
Brilliant and eye opening.......2007-07-25
Brilliant, eloquent, and helpful, this book is not only eye opening, but gives a clear grasp and understanding to the broad spectrum Autism occupies. Dr. Kluth's book clearly explains the way parents and teachers can impact children not only at home, but in an inclusive classroom.
"You re" Going to Love this Kid" is written in a clear, no non-sense style capturing the unique challenges that can occur between school systems, teachers, parents and the special child with autism. Dr. Kluth brilliantly gives examples and steps to help overcome the obstacles so many parents face with educational professionals who may be ignorant or unaware of the promising and doable outlook of inclusive teaching.
Dr. Kluth's book is not only creative, but easy to follow and useful. It is information on routines and other helpful ideas and all done in an easy to follow creative way. This book is inspiring and touching with the many stories she includes from actual students.
I borrow Dr. Kluth's book out regularly and strongly encourage teachers, administrators and parents to attend Dr. Kluth's seminars regarding inclusive teaching and understanding autism.
So Glad I Read This Book!.......2007-07-20
My Boss gave me a copy of this book and suggested that I read it last summer. It sat on my desk for almost a year. When I finally did read it I couldn't believe I waited so long! I couldn't believe all the information, strategies and inspirational stories that where sitting in this wonderful book just waiting for me to read!
I got a tremendous amount of information, tips on planning, routines to follow and I feel it would have made my last year so much more fun, challenging, rewarding and hopeful if I would have just read it when it was given to me! That is why I had to tell people to read this book, don't procrastinate, do it! Dr. Kluth's book has given me such a bright and promising outlook on the future of inclusion. Her easy to follow, creative, and doable steps on including students with Autism into the classroom make sense. Her stories from actual students with Autism were touching and made me realize why I am doing this. I can't wait for the new school year.
If I have to say one thing......just read this book! It's for your own good!
This book at least understands the meaning of inclusion........2006-10-01
This book provides information on how to make classrooms inclusive enough for autistic people and a wide range of other people, by adapting the way everything is done so that a broader range of people can participate than exists in the everyday classroom. Unlike people that view inclusion as putting a disabled child in with nondisabled children with nothing modified except adding an aide for the disabled child, this book views inclusion as about changing the entire way the class is taught so that a wider variety of people can participate to begin with.
For people who want to work within the education system at all, this would seem to be the way to do it. The only problem I had with this book was that it assumes as one of its key points that there is something good and right and natural about having children separated by age in their education.
I can see why that would be a tempting idea, because it removes the problem of, for instance, an autistic person being stuck in a class of entirely people five years younger than them because that's how they come out on standardized tests of their grade level. It allows autistic people to be exposed to the same academic material as others their age without being assumed not to benefit from this. However, there's nothing particularly natural or right about learning entirely with and from people in your exact age group, for anybody. This aspect of the school system has been extensively criticized by non-disabled students and their parents. I was disappointed to see this problem was not addressed, but rather reinforced.
Finally, as an autistic person, I was glad to see our points of view directly represented throughout the book. While I believe the education system has to change a lot more than is outlined in this book, this book is a good start.
Must have book!.......2006-08-29
I found this book to be a fabulous resource with invaluable advice for all teachers, not just those who teach special needs students. I've passed this book along to two other teachers already and have others who are waiting their turn!
Educator's perspective of autism, but some things off the mark.......2005-11-16
As a parent with a child who is half way through her first year of inclusion, I found this book to be on the mark in many ways - especially in preparation of the social/community aspects of including a child in a typical classroom (e.g. listening to parents, preparing the class, the teacher). However, I had hoped that this book would provide more useful information on the biggest problem that my school has with inclusion: prompting and prompt dependance. Applied Behavioral Analysis has a very formal language and method of describing and fading prompting. This book could have performed a useful service if it had taken these concepts and put them into terms that a teacher could understand.
Also, the author did not give ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) enough (any) credit for the real advance of treatment and education for autistic learners. She describes "behaviorism" as "complex" - well, yes, but Cognitive models for understanding and teaching are even more so. I think she really needs to sit down with a good (or even an average) behavioral consultant and make a chapter on how to integrate the learnings of Discrete Trial, Pivotal Response, Errorless Teaching, etc. into an included classroom. We are lucky that our classroom aide was also our daughter's home ABA therapist. It is a very powerful combination to have in an included classroom.
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Provides the learning tools needed to absorb new information and sharpen classroom skills.
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In some ways, the adult returning to college will find the experience much easier than it would have been in his or her youth, to the extent that the "mature student" will wonder why everyone doesn't wait till adolescence is long gone before engaging with lectures and majors and essays and exams. But while the distractions of youth may be fewer, your certainty about the goal greater and pursuit of it more dedicated, there are complications to adult education, and every bit of preparation helps. In fact, thinking it through, reading a book, and working out some of the conflicts in advance is precisely the sorts of things you probably wouldn't have done at age 18.
Going Back to School covers the admissions process and student-support services, how to deal with math anxiety and term-paper phobia, and how to handle the fears involved in public speaking and exams, as well as other relevant issues, such as organizing your time, juggling your probably complicated responsibilities, and coping with family while you pursue this new goal. Supportive and soothing, in that it's tailored to the concerns of the adult student, this back-to-school guide offers practical suggestions as well as a reinforcement of the notion that you can succeed as an adult in academe. --Stephanie Gold
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Help and guidance for adult college students -- the fastest-growing segment of the college market!Revised and updated for todays students, this popular reference is filled with advice and success strategies specially designed for adult students. Readers will learn how to refresh study skills, renew test-taking skills, and set academic goals while juggling the demands of family and job! Contents include:- How to get in, stay in, and succeed in college as an adult student- How to cope with school, job, and family responsibilities- How to make use of college support services- How to overcome math and test anxiety- Plus: New quiz: Are You Ready to Go Back to School?
Customer Reviews:
Great Book !.......2007-10-02
As an older returning non-traditional student,for me, this book really answered the questions you don't even think to ask but should. It really helps overcome a lot of anxiety for returning students, especially on Math.
It also gives you an excellent game plan to follow on studying,and life management for those married students or single parents returning to school. It's worth the small investment. It is well written by someone thats been there.
I lived this.......2007-05-05
I read this book last summer before taking the plunge and returning to college after almost 30 years. It was invaluable and I definitely recommend it!
Preparing for an education.......2003-07-22
The intended audience for this book is an older student who is going to college to earn some kind of undergraduate degree. It's probably unnecessary for those seeking higher degrees, but some younger students might benefit from reading it. The author is a Psychology professor and much of the book draws from theories of learning. You'll also see some psychoanalysis in the discussions of anecdotal stories. If you're not into that, it may be a problem. The author is best at discussing the broader issues concerning school such as motivation and knowing your support systems, while the details about writing a term paper, or overcoming math anxiety were thin and almost useless.
If you're an adult, and you're anxious about going back to school, then I recommend the book. It'll soothe your anxiety and you'll be better able to evaluate your readiness for school. Otherwise, I'm not so sure you'll find it worth your while. If you want a book on how to study well, better ones exist.
Some stuff I knew already, but some really great study info!.......2002-11-20
I picked this book up with the intension of just skimming it but I read every page! I also recommended this book to several of my friends that are going back to college. The author gives you some really interesting and effective strategies for studying(I've tried them - and got 104% on the next test I took), writing papers, scheduling your time. It was really helpful and I would recommend it to any college student not only older ones!
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Going to School in India is a Perfect Book for Kids! Cultural Awareness must!.......2007-07-22
Title: Going to School in India
Author: Lisa Heydlauff
Publisher: Chafrlesbridge (www.charlesbridge.com)
Review by: Diana Rohini LaVigne, Indian Life & Style
Graphic designer and illustrator B.M. Kamath and photographer Nitin Upadhye along with writer Lisa Heydlauff have created one of what I would say is one of the best children's books to introduce a snapshot of daily life in India. It's cleverly crafted so the young readers will have new things to notice with each read-through and adults will love reading with their children as well. The visuals are strong and diverse and each spread delivers a different look and feel but every page invites exploration.
The text is a brave delivery of some of the harsh realities that Indian children endure but also offers plenty of extremely inspirational tidbits too. The incredible attention to detail like the graphics for page numbering shows how much thought went into each and every element in this cultural-rich book.
With a portion of each book purchased going towards the Global Fund for Children charity, this book isn't just a wonderful book but a good way to spend money that gives back to the community that needs it most. The book is a powerful addition to any child's bookshelf regardless if they are Indian or not. Trying to bridge the gap between cultures, `Going to School in India' is an important contribution to children's literature.
Going to School in India.......2006-02-28
This is a colorful and provocative book for classroom use. Although written for an elementary aged student, I used it in a high school Global Studies class and each page provides opportunities for thoughtful inquiry and discussion. Students used this book to teach younger students about education, India, and a world view that they might not have gotten otherwise. It is not a book designed to be a complete overview of Indian education, but rather a stimulus to thought. The rich and colorful layout appealed to my students and made it a page-turner, not a"coffee-table" book at all.
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It's never fun when a great summer comes to an end.
Particularly when one argues with one’s adorable, but grossly insensitive, boyfriend the night before school starts. It’s such a terrible fight, Jess doesn’t know—are they broken up? Should she apologize? Too bad Jess is spending all her time in detention and can’t talk to Fred to figure it out. A sadistic new English teacher has decided Jess needs an attitude adjustment, and Jess can’t seem to stop making terrible mistakes. When she ends up pantless in her own backyard, Jess is left to ask herself: Where did she go wrong? And what can be done to make it up to Fred and salvage this horrible, horrible year?
Customer Reviews:
But this attempt is still worth a read.......2006-02-20
The third in this series. Limb still delivers a funny and insightful book about teen angst and identity. But Jess's dilemmas are getting rather stale by this third retelling. It seems that variations of the same plot keep coming to fruitarian. Fans of this series will enjoy Jess and Fred's antics but Limb has failed again to capture the same level of freshness, humor and brilliance of Girl, 15, Charming but Insane. But this attempt is still worth a read.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2007-08-06
I was expecting this book to be my main resource for graduate school scholarship aid but instead I quickly turned around and sold it. This is an introductory guide to scholarships and financial aid. An aid for people who have either been out of the school system for a long time, or college freshmen looking to understand the ins and outs of fin aid. The main problem is that the majority of ugrad students continuing in graduate school are already familiar with the ins and outs so most of this book is pointless for them. There are only brief overview descriptions of the different grad school fin aid options, and these descriptions are covered in other graduate school prep books such as Getting What You Came For. I gave it 3 stars b/c it is a great book for those truly clueless in dealing with fin aid and needing a starting point.
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Only a fraction of those who dream of having a career in the film industry get into film school. Others dont have the time or the money to attend. Now, these aspiring filmmakers dont have to give up their dream. The Portable Film School is a private tutorial from an instructor at one of the nations most prestigious film schools. D.B. Gilles walks readers through the basics of screenwriting and shooting a short film, arming them with the two calling cards they need to break into Hollywoodwithout having spent the tuition or a minute in a classroom.
Customer Reviews:
Everything but the film.......2007-01-10
This book was written for those of us who aspire to work in the motion picture industry. The author assumes that the reader already understands the basics of communicating with motion and sound, and for the most part discusses skills such as script writing, working with actors, and networking with people who work (or are trying to work) in the film industry.
I am pretty much the exact opposite of the book's intended audience: a still photographer and musician who is looking to learn the basic nuts and bolts of video and sound editing, and how to shoot better video footage and make the most of my DV camcorder and editing software. I am not really qualified to review this book, as it was not written for an amateur like me. It left out all the basic stuff I want to know, like the basic rules of editing and how to integrate sound and music with moving images coherently, so my videos don't look so much like home movies.
With all due respect to the author, I picked the wrong book for my needs. It's fairly interesting for reading in the bathroom, though.
-Cal
A little air headed lacking depth.......2006-12-26
Should be entitled beginners writing handbook or script writing bascis and not film school etc.Obviously a book for quick cash or evience of those who teach dont do for a reason.What was good is the lists of resources for those who do like to write and he basic truth of trial and error in experimentation for film as arrt and sciebce which could not possibly be covered a such a simplistic overview as one little book.If you've never written anything before whether it be a short story,poetry,or novel it is a good reference for a systematic approach to such things.He does show various forms of the script such as treatments etc and points a difference between stage and screen(in his mind) and explains the reasons for the plethora of action film and horror makings.
I rated it lowly because I felt drained after reading it,a writeres blockj if will,I call it having ones brains sucked out thru the optic nerve and numbified to the flow of process building in creation of visualality in writing and imagery of words and their structures.It was like an unvolunteered clearing by Scientologists.
I would have appreciated more concerning cameras and such or manipulation of people to film in public areas or on locations,release forms,more on distribution services,lab workings,what to be careful of etc.Overall it lacks.But who can say what is certain in such things aside from it depends on who you know or how much monies are at your disposal unless your a true artist and or a hipnotit to control actrs and eviroments.
Too much blab not enough substance.......2006-03-03
Sorry, but I was extremely disappointed by this book. The title is misleading. It's more of an motivational guide for high-schoolers which could have been condensed into a single page. With one exception, the sample screen play excerpts were intructive as to format layout and purpose, but otherwise those too could have been reduced to 3 or 4 pages. The book itself is portable... but I wouldn't pass it on.
Good for the beginner filmmaker.......2006-01-12
This was a great book for people who are just getting started. I've read a lot of books on filmmaking and made films, and I think there are better books on the subject. I was also alittle disappointed that a majority of the book talked about screenwriting. I was looking for something that talked more about the overall process. I figured something that talked about the things you learn in film school would discuss everything. But overall it is a good beginner book for the beginner filmmaker.
Great little book to get you started.......2005-12-06
I purchased this book while attending an intensive film course at NYU, and this book was an excellent complement to the course material. This is my second book I've read by D.B. Gilles. If you want to write your first screenplay, I'd suggest picking up "The Screenwriter Within," as well. Basically, anyone with a video camera can pick up this book and begin making short films. There are some neat exercises to get your creative juices flowing, but ultimately it's up to you to make your film. While it's difficult to find the self-discipline to be an independent filmmaker, this book points you in the right direction. You really have to be your own boss and entrepreneur. There are no teachers, parents or employers to create that structure for you. You have to be willing to go out and take risks, and realize that you will fail and make horrible films at first, but this book definitely shortens the learning curve. Buy this book before pumping $30,000 a year into film school. Will be the best $15 you ever spent.
Book Description
Nationally respected educator, lecturer, and author, Carolyn Warner, shares the latest field-tested communication strategies to help promote your school, increase public confidence, and improve internal communications. This book includes forms, handouts, and checklists from National Principals of the Year for principals and administrators to emulate and reproduce.
This new second edition includes:
- The communication process and dealing with perceptions
- A step-by-step guide to developing a marketing plan
- Involving parents in the school and understanding the changing demographics
- New techniques for improving staff and student communication
- Building media relations for the novice
- Creating a school crisis team
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Practical Suggestions for Improving the Image of Your School.......1998-05-27
This book draws from the experience of several hundred top school adminstrators to provide many specific and creative ways administrators and teachers can promote their school. Examples of both immediate actions and long-term plans are provided so that you can start improving your school's image NOW. This book really stresses the importance of the community's knowledge of and involvement in the local school, and suggests how this can best be accomplished. Best of all, Promoting... is written for those of us without degrees in and experience with public relations. The suggestions are simple, yet effective.
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Brand new to the successful "Your Child at Play" series (over 200,000 sold of the first four volumes), this fifth volume is the first book focusing on how play fosters the development of five- to eight-year-olds at home and at school, with more than 100 photos.
Based on extensive research with parents, their children, and teachers, respectful of cultural differences, and written in a jargon-free, parent-friendly style, this generously illustrated book is packed with learning activities, games, poems, and recipes, as well as anecdotes and advice. Divided into eight chapters, readers follow a group of children through play and learning settings, see how they look at the world, and what activities they enjoy with family and friends. Each chapter ends with a "Questions and Answers" section and a collection of "Play Ideas." A unique and delightful book for parents, teachers and caregivers, "Your Child at Play: Five to Eight Years" makes an invaluable contribution to the child care/parenting field.
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