A guide to the management of left/right confusion and letter or whole word reversals. The exercises and games set out in this book are designed for older children who need remedial teaching but are also helpful for developing left/right discrimination in the very young. Includes a fold-out map of left/right city and a vinyl left/right body awareness card.

BOOKS IN SERIES: 7 BOOKS IN READING F REEDOM 2000 PROGRAM: 24 ISBN: 978174020 0233 AUTHOR: Hunter Calder RRP: $34.95 PAGES: 121 pp. The Reading Freedom series is written specifically for students with reading proble ms (suggested age 8 - ... Adult). The series is carefully structured to enable students to become independent readers. The Reading Freedo m 2000 Diagnostic Handbook provides a comprehensive collection of the te sts and checklists a teacher needs to accurately diagnose areas of weakn ess in students,, reading. The Handbook also gives teachers the tools to analyse results so they can provide the appropriate program of instruct ion to meet a students learning needs. The tests and checklists i n this Handbook have been developed from years of successful clinical di agnosis, and trialled extensively with students. The easy-to-access form at allows teachers to find the tests they need quickly. Notes and case s tudies are provided to assist teachers in their assessment and in formul ating effective reading outcomes. The Reading Freedom 2000 Diagno stic Handbook allows teachers to accurately place students experiencing reading difficulties in the Reading Freedom 2000 program. The tests iden tify the levels and books of the program students should begin working w ith. Alternatively, teachers can apply the diagnostic procedures to thei r own reading programs.

The sixth edition of Occupational Therapy for Children maintains its focus on children from infancy to adolescence and gives comprehensive coverage of both conditions and treatment techniques in all settings. Inside you’ll discover new author contributions, new research and theories, new techniques, and current trends to keep you in step with the changes in pediatric OT practice. This edition provides an even stronger focus on evidence-based practice with the addition of key research notes and explanations of the evidentiary basis for specific interventions. Unique Evolve Resources website reinforces textbook content with video clips and learning activities for more comprehensive learning. Case studies help you apply concepts to actual situations you may encounter in practice. Evidence-based practice focus reflects the most recent trends and practices in occupational therapy. Unique! Chapter on working with adolescents helps you manage the special needs of this important age group. Unique! Research Notes boxes help you interpret evidence and strengthen your clinical decision-making skills. Video clips on a companion Evolve Resources website reinforce important concepts and rehabilitation techniques.

This edition includes a new emphasis on early intervention and family-centred care, as well as the changing roles of the occupational therapist in schools and hospitals. Also covered are issues such as ecological assessment, new developments in assertive technology, handwriting and sensory integration. The text reflects the changes and progress made in the area of paediatrics, with new chapters on mobility, handwriting, feeding, posture/neuromotor and visual perception.

This book provides an overview of vision problems in children with developmental disabilities such as AD/HD and specific learning disabilities. It is appropriate for parents and professionals alike and offers non-technical explanations of how vision difficulties are screened for and advice on where to seek appropriate professional care.

The science of reading meets the art of teaching readers Do you have the knowledge and instructional ability to effectively teach foundational skills and to support students who show signs of reading difficulties? It is a tall order — and one that challenges many new and veteran teachers. How to Prevent Reading Difficulties, Grades PreK-3 builds on decades of evidence and years of experience to help teachers understand how the brain learns to read and how to apply that understanding to Tier 1 instruction. The book includes: step-by-step descriptions of techniques for effectively teaching phonological awareness, spelling, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension specific Tier 1 activities, routines, and frameworks that build and strengthen word recognition and language comprehension links to video demonstrations and online resources clear, practical explanations of the science of reading, including the Eternal Triangle and the Simple View of Reading, to help teachers understand the fundamentals of the reading process, recognize how difficulties arise – and understand how to address them A book study guide is available on the Free Resources tab to provides group guidance on how to effectively teach foundational skills and to support students who show signs of reading difficulties. Author Mark Weakland brings new energy to teaching high-priority foundational skills. By blending the science of reading with the best instructional practices that lead to authentic reading—the ultimate goal of balanced literacy—teachers can prevent many reading difficulties in K-3 learners.