When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity.
"This practical guide will help avert obstacles and clear the way for a healthy and productive working relationship that will benefit the individuals who are at the center of the enterprise - the children!" - Lawrence Balter, Professor, New York University Most teaching programs do not cover how to handle difficult parents, especially parents of special needs children. This book fills that g…
Katy Carr is untidy, tall and gangling and lives with her brothers and sisters planning for the day when she will be “beautiful and beloved, and amiable as an angel”. An accidental fall from a swing seems to threaten her hopes for the future, but Katy struggles to overcome her difficulties with pluck, vitality and good humour.
"One of the most delightful and enduring classics of children's literature, The Secret Garden by Victorian author Frances Hodgson Burnett has remained a firm favorite with children the world over ever since it made its first appearance. Initially published as a serial story in 1910 in The American Magazine, it was brought out in novel form in 1911. The plot centers round Mary Lennox, a youn…
A reference for teachers with little special education training, this book addresses the characteristics of and challenges faced by students with special needs.
My friend Robby has a disability called ADHD. But that doesn’t matter to us. We play basketball, tell jokes, go canoeing, and help each other with our homework. I’m glad Robby is my friend!
My friend Sarah has a disability called Down Syndrome. But that doesn't matter to us. We tell jokes and laugh, go to ballet class together, and have a lot of fun.
Inclusion in physical education is a practical, easy-to-use guide filled with strategies that focus on developing the physical and social skills and fitness of students with disabilities. Inclusion for student with these conditions : - Autism disorder - Limited use of limbs, requiring wheelchair use - Intellectual disabilities - Cerebral palsy and other orthopedic impairments - Visual and …