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Your child has been diagnosed with autism, now what? When a child is diagnosed with autism, parents find themselves navigating insurance law, special education services and therapy options. Wouldn't it be easier to have all of this information in one, easy-to-read book? The Autism Helpbook gives parents the tools they need in order to help their child thrive. Written in conversational language, The Autism Helpbook offers practical advice on self-care, obtaining a diagnosis, insurance and Medicaid, biomedical interventions, therapies, education, preparing for adolescence and adulthood, legal considerations and life with autism. Written by the mother of a sixteen-year-old boy with autism, this book offers practical advice for parents, caregivers and professionals in an unintimidating manner. Rather than spending years leaning to navigate systems of care, parents can use this book as a tool to hit the ground running and get their child the services they need in a timely fashion. The only book on the market of its kind, The Autism Helpbook is THE resource guide for parents, family members and professionals.
This book explores how people may use music in ways that are helpful for them, especially in relation to a sense of wellbeing, belonging and participation. The central premise for the study is that help is not a decontextualized effect that music produces. The book contributes to the current discourse on music, culture and society and it is developed in dialogue with related areas of study, such as music sociology, ethnomusicology, community psychology and health promotion. Where Music Helps describes the emerging movement that has been labelled Community Music Therapy, and it presents ethnographically informed case studies of eight music projects (localized in England, Israel, Norway, and S...
European armed forces have frequently had to participate in counter-terrorist operations while abroad. For many, however, counter-terrorist operations in their home country are a relatively new phenomenon. Armed and uniformed soldiers can now be seen doing work which is, in some respects, comparable to that of the civilian security forces. What are the ethical implications of this phenomenon? To what extent does it change the relationship between the soldier and the democratic state? Do emerging technologies encroach on democratic freedoms? Does the phenomenon re-define the relationship between the police and the military? Under what conditions can soldiers be trained to achieve victory by force of arms, be used effectively in crowded city centres? Conversely, do we also risk over-militarising our police?
Sometimes when we least expect it, life changes; leaving us dazed and wondering what has happened. Later, we decide that we must have missed something or lost a moment in time. Did life take a leap when we werent watching, or did we simply forget? Is the world keeping something from us or are we keeping something from ourselves? As Doctor Samuels probes Sarahs mind, she begins putting the pieces together. In the midst of being plagued by flashbacks and blocked memories, she senses that something strange is happening. Sarah is aware that she is depressed and crazy but begins questioning how crazy she really is. While her fears come to life and the shadows of her dreams seep into reality, the true picture awakens inside her mind. No longer does she wonder how she came to be in the mental hospital and no longer does she want to know the truth. Sarah discovers that she is forever a prisoner and may never leave. She is trapped, locked inside The Attic.
In his latest book, Daniel Meier highlights the critical importance of integrating content and mechanics for successful and engaged writing at the K–4 level. Featuring the teaching philosophies and strategies of seven exemplary teachers, and a discussion of relevant research and theory, Meier provides a fresh, practical, and much-needed perspective on making writing meaningful and effective in the current standards-based era. Written by an experienced teacher and researcher, this book will be of interest to both new and veteran teachers, As well as curriculum coordinators, literacy coaches, and researchers on writing.
How confident do you feel in your personal tutoring role? In the face of ever-increasing and demanding learner issues, do you feel equipped to provide the essential support to meet their needs? This timely book provides you with essential help in an area which has often been given little attention in comparison with curriculum delivery by: contextualising the support side of a teacher’s role within further education; looking beyond conventional notions of personal tutoring and coaching; appreciating the real world applications of issues; recognising the benefits personal tutoring and coaching bring to learners and educational institutions; reflecting on a variety of different approaches to...
In "Parenting with Positive Thinking: Unlock the Potential of Positive Parenting," Zahara Alishah presents a transformative approach to parenting that empowers parents to create a nurturing and uplifting environment for their children. With a focus on the power of positive thinking, this book provides practical strategies and valuable insights to help parents foster strong relationships, promote emotional well-being, and raise happy and confident kids. Drawing on her expertise as a renowned author and advocate for positive thinking, Zahara offers a refreshing perspective on parenting that emphasizes the importance of open communication, empathy, and encouragement. Through real-life examples,...
Leading with Heart: The Power of Empathy in Modern Leadership by Mohammad Zaripour is an essential guide for leaders seeking to navigate today’s fast-paced, interconnected world with empathy at the forefront. This insightful book explores the profound impact of empathetic leadership, offering practical strategies to inspire and motivate teams. Zaripour delves into the science of empathy, distinguishing it from sympathy and breaking down its various forms—cognitive, emotional, and compassionate. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the psychological and neurological foundations of empathetic behavior, along with its vital role in leadership. Through real-world examples and case stu...
This thesis addresses the wide involvement of consultants in regional spatial planning projects in the Netherlands. Although consultants have become important actors in public policy making, and media and politics have frequently addressed this as a problem, until now the scientific literature has paid little attention to them. This thesis shows that the wide involvement of consultants can best be explained from the perspective of increasing problems of coordination and cooperation in Dutch regional spatial planning. Planning has become an activity performed by many governments and stakeholders together, with overlapping policies, expertise and procedures. From an external position, consultants can act as intermediaries between interdependent actors, both by mediating between personal relations as well as by connecting substantive issues. Hiring consultants, however, is also a sign of emptying out governments; when governments outsource core tasks like policy articulation and cooperation with other governments, they can loose the capability to develop high quality and democratic plans in a complex and interdependent world
This book aims to help teachers and those who support them to re-imagine the work of teaching, learning and leading. In particular, it shows how transformations of educational practice depend on complementary transformations in classroom-school- and system-level organisational cultures, resourcing and politics. It argues that transforming education requires more than professional development to transform teachers; it also calls for fundamental changes in learning and leading practices, which in turn means reshaping organisations that support teachers and teaching – organisational cultures, the resources organisations provide and distribute, and the relationships that connect people with one another in organisations. The book is based on findings from new research being conducted by the authors – the research team for the (2010-2012) Australian Research Council-funded Discovery Project Leading and Learning: Developing Ecologies of Educational Practice.