With acerbic wit & a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's YA memoir describes the challenges he faces as a 20-year-old with muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to trying to finding a girlfriend and everything in between.
Teacher’s Notes 5 (Issues, #10)
These teacher's resources accompany the fifth book in a PSE course for pupils of all abilities at Key Stages 3 and 4. The series is designed for use on a year-by-year basis, with Book 1 corresponding to Year 7, but the structure is flexible enough to allow teachers to use the sections selectively. Each of the pupils' books contains at least three units on each of the themes which the NCC has identified as "essential parts of the whole curriculum" - economic and industrial understanding, careers...
Science Plus (Science Plus)
"Science Plus" is a learning package designed with the needs of less-able students and their teachers and helpers in mind. It is suitable for students operating at or below "F" in GCSE. The Midland Examining Group provide a bespoke assessment framework, moderation and certification for "Science Plus". It leads to the award of a bronze, silver or gold Certificate of Achievement in Science, which is approved by the SCAA and is compatible with the requirements for Entry Level National Awards, as pu...
Science Plus+ (Science Plus)
"Science Plus" is a learning package designed with the needs of less-able students and their teachers and helpers in mind. It is suitable for students operating at or below "F" in GCSE. The Midland Examining Group provide a bespoke assessment framework, moderation and certification for "Science Plus". It leads to the award of a bronze, silver or gold Certificate of Achievement in Science, which is approved by the SCAA and is compatible with the requirements for Entry Level National Awards, as pu...
Youth with Conduct Disorder (Helping Youth with Mental, Physical, and Social Challenges)
by Kenneth McIntosh and Phyllis Livingston
"Raw and unflinching . . . A must-read!" --Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends "[It] cuts to the heart of our bogus ideas of beauty." -Scott Westerfeld, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Uglies I am ugly. There's a mathematical equation to prove it. At only eight months old, identical twin sisters Ariel and Zan were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome -- a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. They were the first twins kno...
The Growing Up Book for Boys explains the facts behind the growth spurts, body changes and mood swings of adolescence for boys aged 9-14 on the autism spectrum.The pre-teen and teenage years are a confusing time when bodies start acting with a will of their own, friendships change and crushes start to develop. Using direct literal language and cool colour illustrations, this book tells boys all they need to know about growing hair in new places, shaving, wet dreams and unexpected erections. It's...
Foundation Science to GCSE is designed to be completely accessible so as not to daunt lower ability students. Longer paragraphs of text from Science to GCSE are replaced with easy-to-understand diagrams. Content is presented at a suitably low reading level. Close-style questions and simple comprehension exercises reinforce key concepts.
This volume provides coverage of the National Curriculum history, Key Stage 3, core unit - "The Making of the United Kingdom 1500-1750", checked and revised by a remedial specialist to meet the needs of less able pupils. Presentation, language and activities have all been structured both to satisfy National Curriculum requirements, and to be accessible to those students for whom the majority of NC materials are dense and intimidating. Steve Buxton is also the author of "The Invaders" and "Mediev...
I Get Panic Attacks...What's Next? (Getting Real: Strategies for Teens in Need)
by Verity Miller
The ultimate guide on how to survive the trials and tribulations of being an ADHD teen.Bursting with fun, vibrant illustrations and featuring the voices and insights of ADHD teens just like you! This book is packed full of facts and tried and tested practical tips, tricks and advice (that actually work!) to help you build confidence and self-belief to better navigate the world as an ADHD Teen.Covering topics such as school, procrastination and organisation, family life, emotional regulation, sle...
Physical Education for Young People with Disabilities
Physical Education for Young People with Disabilities explores a range of methods that will support teachers to be more inclusive in their practice when planning and teaching Physical Education. Offering many practical ideas to include pupils with specific additional needs across a range of activity areas, such as athletics, dance, gymnastics and swimming, this book will increase practitioners' confidence, enabling them to feel equipped to meet individual needs and include all pupils in their...
This true story of a boy who must overcome prejudice and weakness to treat a group of special needs children with the respect—and love—they deserve “will give your innards a bear hug. . . . You will read this book with a lump in your throat.” (Lincoln Journal) From Ron Jones, a teacher who started the classroom program that inspired the movie The Wave, comes a memoir about a life-changing summer. Ron expected that his time as a counselor at Camp Wiggin would be filled with sunny days sp...
Autismo (Autismo: Guida Rapida Per Insegnanti, #1)
by Simone Bettini
Stuff You Need to Know is a guide to help young adults with autism learn the skills needed to become more independent. Finding suitable materials for young adults with autism can be difficult since most books available are written for the younger age group. Books written for older individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can contain too much text, which can be visual text overload. Stuff You Need to Know is created and designed for young adults, written by a mom and proven to have helped...