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Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors

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ISBN :978-1598578362 1598578367
Publisher : Brookes Publishing; Third edition
Publication Date :April 7, 2015
Language : English
Print Length :568 pages

About This Book

Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors: Using the Building Blocks Model to Guide Intervention and Classroom Management, Third Edition Third Edition by Nancy Mather Ph.D. (Author), Sam Goldstein Ph.D. (Author), Katie Eklund Ph.D. (Author), Dr. Elaine Cheesman Ph.D. (Contributor), Dr. Deborah Rhein (Contributor), Dr. Annmarie Urso Ph. D. (Contributor)

Why do students in Grades K–12 struggle with social and academic skills, and how can teachers help them develop the competence and confidence they need to succeed? Get practical answers in the new edition of this bestselling book, a staple of teacher training since 2001. It’s structured like the popular previous editions: a detailed questionnaire pinpoints each student’s individual strengths and needs, and an updated version of the highly effective Building Blocks model helps educators target 12 school success factors with proven strategies and guidelines they can use right away. Reliable, up-to-date research makes this a perfect preservice textbook, and the classroom-ready strategies are a lifeline for in-service teachers as they work toward better outcomes for struggling students.

HELP STUDENTS MASTER 12 BUILDING BLOCKS OF LEARNING:

Self-Regulation
Behavior
Emotions
Resilience
Phonological
Orthographic
Memory
Motor
Automaticity/Efficiency
Verbal
Nonverbal
Executive Functions

WHAT’S NEW: New in–depth information on today’s most critical topics, including school climate, multi tiered systems of support (MTSS), positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), social emotional learning, and student—teacher interactions. You’ll also get fresh contributions from experts on learning disabilities and behavior challenges, plus lists of helpful apps and other online resources.