TY  - BOOK
AU  - Wilmshurst, Linda
TI  - The complete guide to special education: expert advice on evaluations,IEPs and helping kids succeed
SN  - 9780470615157 (pbk)
U1  - 371.9 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - San Francisco
PB  - Jossey Bass
KW  - Education-Special education
N1  - Different disabilities, common goals --
What are the different disabilities, and how are they classified? --
Specifics about specific disabilities --
Specific learning disabilities and a response to intervention approach --
Evaluating children's difficulties: what, why, and how? --
Introduction to assessment: what's it all about? --
The assessment of intelligence --
Evaluation of academic and processing problems --
Assessment of emotional difficulties and behavioral problems --
Executive functions: what they are, why they're important, and how they're assessed --
A sample assessment and psychological report --
Interventions and supports to address executive function problems --
Interventions to boost self-esteem, social competence, and social skills --
Interventions to improve behavior and discipline --
Guidelines for boosting homework, studying, and organizational skills --
The IEP and beyond: tips for successful parent-teacher collaboration --
Transitions: moving, changing schools, or transitioning from elementary to secondary school --
An overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 --
504 plans: an alternative to special education placement --
A comparison of IDEA 2004 and Section 504, and a brief look at No Child Left Behind
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