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Reading Between the Signs Workbook

A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Students and Interpreters

by Anna Mindess ...

This helpful workbook functions as a companion and supplement to Anna Mindess's earlier book, Reading Between the Signs: A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Interpreters, a recognized classic text for sign language interpreters and ASL students. It is arranged to correspond with the theory presented in the book and expands its focus to the relativity of politeness and the distinction between direct ... Read more

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This helpful workbook functions as a companion and supplement to Anna Mindess's earlier book, Reading Between the Signs: A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Interpreters, a recognized classic text for sign language interpreters and ASL students. It is arranged to correspond with the theory presented in the book and expands its focus to the relativity of politeness and the distinction between direct
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Sensational Kids

Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

by Lucy Jane Miller, Doris A. Fuller ...

The authoritative bestseller that presents the latest research on Sensory Processing Disorder--Revised and updatedSensory Processing Disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis, with a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult for parents and pediatricians to identify. In Sensational Kids, internationally renowned expert Dr. Miller shares her more than forty years of experience and research ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The authoritative bestseller that presents the latest research on Sensory Processing Disorder--Revised and updatedSensory Processing Disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis, with a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult for parents and pediatricians to identify. In Sensational Kids, internationally renowned expert Dr. Miller shares her more than forty years of experience and research
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The Blind Advantage

How Going Blind Made Me a Stronger Principal and How Including Children with Disabilities Made Our School Better for Everyone

by Bill Henderson ...

The Blind Advantage provides insight into the challenges, possibilities, and practicalities of including students with disabilities—and into the mind and heart of an inspired and determined leader.“You should get out of education.”That was the advice first-year teacher Bill Henderson received when he discovered he was gradually losing his vision. Instead, Henderson persevered and became principal ... Read more

$26.99 USD

The Blind Advantage provides insight into the challenges, possibilities, and practicalities of including students with disabilities—and into the mind and heart of an inspired and determined leader.“You should get out of education.”That was the advice first-year teacher Bill Henderson received when he discovered he was gradually losing his vision. Instead, Henderson persevered and became principal
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Crip Authorship

Disability as Method

Edited by Mara Mills, Rebecca Sanchez ...

2024 Daniel E. Griffiths Research Award Winner2024 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice ReviewsAn expansive volume presenting crip approaches to writing, research, and publishing.Crip Authorship: Disability as Method is an expansive volume presenting the multidisciplinary methods brought into being by disability studies and activism. Mara Mills and Rebecca Sanchez have convened lead... ... Read more

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2024 Daniel E. Griffiths Research Award Winner2024 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice ReviewsAn expansive volume presenting crip approaches to writing, research, and publishing.Crip Authorship: Disability as Method is an expansive volume presenting the multidisciplinary methods brought into being by disability studies and activism. Mara Mills and Rebecca Sanchez have convened lead...
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Manos a la obra: lengua de señas, comunidad sorda y educación

Edited by Miroslava Cruz-Aldrete ...

Series Book 1 - Pùblicaeducación
Las investigaciones que componen el presente volumen giran en torno a tres ejes principales: el estudio de las lenguas de señas, la comunidad sorda y la educación del sordo; y abordan aspectos tales como la organización cerebral de las lenguas de señas, sus aspectos estructurales, la comunicación mediática, aspectos históricos y la situación actual y futura de la enseñanza, entre otros. Los ... Read more

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Las investigaciones que componen el presente volumen giran en torno a tres ejes principales: el estudio de las lenguas de señas, la comunidad sorda y la educación del sordo; y abordan aspectos tales como la organización cerebral de las lenguas de señas, sus aspectos estructurales, la comunicación mediática, aspectos históricos y la situación actual y futura de la enseñanza, entre otros. Los
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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Ultímate Guide to learn ASL and Become fuent in I-month, with Bonus Large and Detailed Pictures

by Holly J. Jones ...

**AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Ultimate Guide to Learn ASL and Become Fluent in 1-Month, with Bonus Large and Detailed Pictures**Unlock the world of American Sign Language with this comprehensive guide, expertly crafted for beginners, enthusiasts, and anyone looking to dive into ASL quickly and effectively. This essential book combines a month-long learning journey with hands-on, visual learning ... Read more

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**AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Ultimate Guide to Learn ASL and Become Fluent in 1-Month, with Bonus Large and Detailed Pictures**Unlock the world of American Sign Language with this comprehensive guide, expertly crafted for beginners, enthusiasts, and anyone looking to dive into ASL quickly and effectively. This essential book combines a month-long learning journey with hands-on, visual learning
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Ableist Rhetoric

How We Know, Value, and See Disability

by James L. Cherney ...

Series series RSA Series in Transdisciplinary Rhetoric
Ableism, a form of discrimination that elevates “able” bodies over those perceived as less capable, remains one of the most widespread areas of systematic and explicit discrimination in Western culture. Yet in contrast to the substantial body of scholarly work on racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism, ableism remains undertheorized and underexposed. In this book, James L. Cherney takes a ... Read more

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Ableism, a form of discrimination that elevates “able” bodies over those perceived as less capable, remains one of the most widespread areas of systematic and explicit discrimination in Western culture. Yet in contrast to the substantial body of scholarly work on racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism, ableism remains undertheorized and underexposed. In this book, James L. Cherney takes a
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Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span

by Carol Leitschuh, Marquell Johnson ...

While there are plenty of texts out there on adapted physical activity, there are none like this one.That’s because Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span takes a unique interdisciplinary approach from education, sports, and the health sciences. It incorporates adapted physical activity’s long history of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and the importance of SEL (social-emotional ... Read more

$80.99 USD

While there are plenty of texts out there on adapted physical activity, there are none like this one.That’s because Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span takes a unique interdisciplinary approach from education, sports, and the health sciences. It incorporates adapted physical activity’s long history of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and the importance of SEL (social-emotional
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Developing Educationally Meaningful and Legally Sound IEPs

by Mitchell L. Yell, David F. Bateman, James G. Shriner ...

Series series Special Education Law, Policy, and Practice
The purpose of this book is to assist readers to use better practices when developing educationally meaningful and legally sound Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Beginning with the history and purpose of IEPs, this book examines the context and reasons IEPs were first created. The core chapters address better practices in conducting assessments, developing present levels of academic ... Read more

$32.99 USD

The purpose of this book is to assist readers to use better practices when developing educationally meaningful and legally sound Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Beginning with the history and purpose of IEPs, this book examines the context and reasons IEPs were first created. The core chapters address better practices in conducting assessments, developing present levels of academic
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Babies with CVI: Nurturing Visual Abilities and Development in Early Childhood

Nurturing Visual Abilities and Development

by Anne McComiskey ...

Babies with CVI: Nurturing Visual Abilities and Development in Early Childhood is a guide through the history and best practices related to the treatment of CVI in children from birth to 36 months. This book is based on the author's nearly five-decade career working with families in homes and classrooms. Understanding and knowledge about effective interventions to address the visual skills of ... Read more

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Babies with CVI: Nurturing Visual Abilities and Development in Early Childhood is a guide through the history and best practices related to the treatment of CVI in children from birth to 36 months. This book is based on the author's nearly five-decade career working with families in homes and classrooms. Understanding and knowledge about effective interventions to address the visual skills of
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Solve It! The Only Speedsolving Guide for Blind Cubers

by Paul Martz ...

You're blind. You interact with a sighted world by touch. Everything you do requires memory, agility, and concentration. Despite new challenges each day, you persevere and succeed. You're a problem solver.If that's you, then you already possess the skills to solve the tactile Rubik's Cube™.Solve It! is written for you—the blind cuber, solving a tactile cube by touch. It contains no illustrations ... Read more

$2.99 USD

You're blind. You interact with a sighted world by touch. Everything you do requires memory, agility, and concentration. Despite new challenges each day, you persevere and succeed. You're a problem solver.If that's you, then you already possess the skills to solve the tactile Rubik's Cube™.Solve It! is written for you—the blind cuber, solving a tactile cube by touch. It contains no illustrations
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Enhancing the Role of Deaf Faculty Members in Higher Education

An International Comparison

by Manako Yabe ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book is based on an international, mixed methods research project that conducted interviews with 25 deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) faculty members from mainstream universities and 19 university students who took classes taught by DHH faculty members and collected surveys from 57 DHH faculty members and 104 university students worldwide. The author reports on their experiences of accessibility ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This book is based on an international, mixed methods research project that conducted interviews with 25 deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) faculty members from mainstream universities and 19 university students who took classes taught by DHH faculty members and collected surveys from 57 DHH faculty members and 104 university students worldwide. The author reports on their experiences of accessibility
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Adapted Physical Education and Sport

Edited by Joseph P. Winnick, David L. Porretta ...

This top-selling text, now in its seventh edition, is the go-to text to prepare students to teach people with disabilities. Adapted Physical Education and Sport provides comprehensive and clear guidance for professionals working with people with unique physical education needs, differences, and abilities.New to This EditionNo other adapted physical education text has sold more copies than this ... Read more

$86.39 USD

This top-selling text, now in its seventh edition, is the go-to text to prepare students to teach people with disabilities. Adapted Physical Education and Sport provides comprehensive and clear guidance for professionals working with people with unique physical education needs, differences, and abilities.New to This EditionNo other adapted physical education text has sold more copies than this
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Foundations of Orientation and Mobility, Volume I

History and Theory, 4th ed

Edited by William R Wiener, Robert S Wall Emerson, Bruce B Blasch ...

Now in its fourth edition, Foundations of Orientation and Mobility remains the classic reference and textbook for O&M professionals and students alike. A comprehensive work spread across two volumes, Foundations of O&M, 4th ed., contains contributions from over 50 of the leading scholars, teachers, and practitioners in the field addressing topics such as teaching methodologies, sensorimotor ... Read more

$80.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Now in its fourth edition, Foundations of Orientation and Mobility remains the classic reference and textbook for O&M professionals and students alike. A comprehensive work spread across two volumes, Foundations of O&M, 4th ed., contains contributions from over 50 of the leading scholars, teachers, and practitioners in the field addressing topics such as teaching methodologies, sensorimotor
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Inclusive Physical Education Around the World

Origins, Cultures, Practices

Edited by Sandra Heck, Martin E. Block ...

Inclusive Physical Education Around the World is the first book to survey inclusive physical education worldwide, to examine the history of inclusive physical education across different regions, and to compare their policy, practice and educational cultures.Featuring the work of leading researchers from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America, the book ... Read more

$59.99 USD

Inclusive Physical Education Around the World is the first book to survey inclusive physical education worldwide, to examine the history of inclusive physical education across different regions, and to compare their policy, practice and educational cultures.Featuring the work of leading researchers from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America, the book
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Miracle Boy Grows Up

How the Disability Rights Revolution Saved My Sanity

by Ben Mattlin ...

Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage? Mattlin’s life ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage? Mattlin’s life
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Understanding Special Education

An Examination of the Responsibilities through Case Studies

by Roberta Gentry, Norah S. Hooper ...

In increasing numbers, general education teachers are faced with the task of educating students with disabilities in their classrooms, and many beginning teachers are not prepared for the diverse classroom that awaits them. The cases in this book are written from the viewpoint of general education teachers, with the goal of providing them with the information and tools to improve their ability to ... Read more

$29.19 USD

In increasing numbers, general education teachers are faced with the task of educating students with disabilities in their classrooms, and many beginning teachers are not prepared for the diverse classroom that awaits them. The cases in this book are written from the viewpoint of general education teachers, with the goal of providing them with the information and tools to improve their ability to
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Research in Deaf Education

Contexts, Challenges, and Considerations

Edited by Stephanie Cawthon, Carrie Lou Garberoglio ...

Series series Perspectives on Deafness
Edited by Stephanie W. Cawthon and Carrie Lou Garberoglio, Research in Deaf Education: Contexts, Challenges, and Considerations is a showcase of insight and experience from a seasoned group of researchers across the field of deaf education. Research in Deaf Education begins with foundational chapters in research design, history, researcher positionality, community engagement, and ethics to ground ... Read more

$110.69 USD

Edited by Stephanie W. Cawthon and Carrie Lou Garberoglio, Research in Deaf Education: Contexts, Challenges, and Considerations is a showcase of insight and experience from a seasoned group of researchers across the field of deaf education. Research in Deaf Education begins with foundational chapters in research design, history, researcher positionality, community engagement, and ethics to ground
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A Blind Child's Pathway to Learning

Developing Cognition Without Sight

by Dr. William Cavitt, Dr. Thomas Gwise ...

Our intention in writing this book is to provide three distinct but closely related groups with insight into the factors required to help a blind child attain his/her maximum level of cognitive abilities. The first group consists of parents who face the day to day reality of helping their blind child deal with the challenges imposed by the lack of sight. The second group consists of beginning and ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Our intention in writing this book is to provide three distinct but closely related groups with insight into the factors required to help a blind child attain his/her maximum level of cognitive abilities. The first group consists of parents who face the day to day reality of helping their blind child deal with the challenges imposed by the lack of sight. The second group consists of beginning and
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Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Power of Giiving

A Christmas Story

by Howard Binkow, Reverend Ana ...

Illustrated by Susan F. Cornelison ...

Series Book 7 - Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard learns to be grateful for what he has and to value non-material things. At Christmas time, he learns the true spirit of the holidays and finds happiness by giving instead of getting. Tips and lessons are included. Teacher and counselor approved. The seventh book in the award winning Howard B. Wigglebottom series. Print a poster at www.wedolisten.org. ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Howard learns to be grateful for what he has and to value non-material things. At Christmas time, he learns the true spirit of the holidays and finds happiness by giving instead of getting. Tips and lessons are included. Teacher and counselor approved. The seventh book in the award winning Howard B. Wigglebottom series. Print a poster at www.wedolisten.org.
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Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment

by Michael Horvat, Luke E. Kelly, Martin E. Block, Ron Croce ...

Assessment in adapted physical education is not a simple task. Variables in assessment instruments and in the administration and interpretation of tests can sometimes generate more questions than answers.That’s why special education and adapted physical activity teachers have come to rely on Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment.Now in its second edition, this is the one of the ... Read more

$46.79 USD

Assessment in adapted physical education is not a simple task. Variables in assessment instruments and in the administration and interpretation of tests can sometimes generate more questions than answers.That’s why special education and adapted physical activity teachers have come to rely on Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment.Now in its second edition, this is the one of the
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Reading Between the Signs

Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters

by Anna Mindess ...

"A must-read! An enlightening book ... a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture." - Linda Bove, Certified Deaf Interpreter, Actress, ConsultantIn Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood-American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural ... Read more

$16.99 USD

"A must-read! An enlightening book ... a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture." - Linda Bove, Certified Deaf Interpreter, Actress, ConsultantIn Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood-American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural
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The Hearing Impaired Child

by Mr Dan Goldstein, Dan Goldstein ...

The Hearing Impaired Child introduces the background issues of hearing impairment then discusses specific aspects. These include causes of hearing loss, speech and language, personality and emotional development, and careers. Appendices provide checklists for language acquisition and reading and writing skills, lists of useful addresses, a helpful glossary and references for further reading. ... Read more

$53.99 USD

The Hearing Impaired Child introduces the background issues of hearing impairment then discusses specific aspects. These include causes of hearing loss, speech and language, personality and emotional development, and careers. Appendices provide checklists for language acquisition and reading and writing skills, lists of useful addresses, a helpful glossary and references for further reading.
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The Fat Pedagogy Reader

Challenging Weight-Based Oppression Through Critical Education

Edited by Erin Cameron, Constance Russell ...

Series Book 467 - Counterpoints
Over the past decade, concerns about a global «obesity epidemic» have flourished. Public health messages around physical activity, fitness, and nutrition permeate society despite significant evidence disputing the «facts» we have come to believe about «obesity». We live in a culture that privileges thinness and enables weight-based oppression, often expressed as fat phobia and fat bullying. New ... Read more

$57.99 USD

Over the past decade, concerns about a global «obesity epidemic» have flourished. Public health messages around physical activity, fitness, and nutrition permeate society despite significant evidence disputing the «facts» we have come to believe about «obesity». We live in a culture that privileges thinness and enables weight-based oppression, often expressed as fat phobia and fat bullying. New
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