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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew G. Foley , DeAnn Hyatt-Foley , Carol GrayPublisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.30cm Weight: 0.344kg ISBN: 9781853029912ISBN 10: 1853029912 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 25 February 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1. Getting the Diagnosis. The beginning; The professionals; The label; The grief. What we learned. What others can do. 2. The Early Years of Elementary School. Kindergarten - fall, Kindergarten - spring, Kindergarten - summer, First grade, Second grade. What we learned. What others can do. 3. Second grade - Repeated and Third grade. West Texas, Second grade repeated - fall, Second grade - spring, Second grade - summer, Third grade - fall, Third grade - spring. What we learned. What others can do. Tips for parents and professionals for successful IEP meetings. 4. Grades four through six. Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade. What we learned. What others can do. 5. Junior High School. Seventh grade - fall, Seventh grade - spring, Eighth grade - fall, Eighth grade - spring, Ninth grade - fall, Ninth grade - spring. What we learned. What others can do. 6. Becoming resourceful; Accepting the disability; Working with agencies; Finding therapies; Disciplining; Teaching social skills; Developing daily living skills; Living with the idiosyncrasies of Asperger Syndrome; Learning empathy. What we learned. What others can do. Locating a speech therapist. 7. From Parents to Parent Professionals. Parents; Becoming informed; The transition to professional; Parent/professionals; IEP meetings. What we learned. What others can do. 8. Filling the Void in our Community. Isolation; Providing training; Support group; Social skills group; The conference. What we learned. What others can do. Starting your support group; Becoming your child's social skills coach; Locating a social skills group. 9. Preparing for the Future. Being involved; Homeschooling. References. Resources. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationMatthew Foley has a Master of Education Degree and is a licensed professional counsellor in private practice who works with families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder and learning disabilities. DeAnn Hyatt-Foley has a Master of Education Degree in Special Education. She is an area development director for a Texas parent training and information centre, and works as an educational consultant specialising in Asperger Syndrome. DeAnn is the founder and president of the Lubbock Asperger Syndrome Support Organisation (LASSO). Matthew and DeAnn have co-authored several articles and have presented lectures on how to advocate for children's services. They currently live in Texas with their adolescent son, Ryan. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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