Autism
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Christina Whalen, Ph.D.
editor of
Real Life, Real Progress for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• What does "generalizaton" mean ... and why is it so important for children with autism spectrum disorders?
• What approach is recommended for choosing the right intervention for a child with autism? |
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Carol Schall, Ph.D.
co-author of
Autism and the Transition to Adulthood
and contributor to
Life Beyond the Classroom: Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities, Fourth Edition
• What three areas of autism will see significant strides in the next several years? |
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Pat Mirenda, Ph.D.
co-editor of
Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs, Third Edition
• What are the advantages of using AAC in supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders?
• What is the importance of matching a child and family to a treatment? |
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Travis Thompson, Ph.D.
author of
Freedom from Meltdowns: Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism
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Dr. Thompson's Straight Talk on Autism
and
Making Sense of Autism
• How can support from administrative systems improve chances of success in clinical settings? |
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Barry Prizant, Ph.D.
co-author of
The SCERTS® Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales™ (CSBS)
and co-editor of
Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective
• What are four steps a parent can take who has just learned his or her child has autism? |
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Robert Koegel, Ph.D., and Lynn Koegel, Ph.D.
authors of
Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communicaton, Social, and Academic Development
and editors of
Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities
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Positive Behavioral Support: Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community
• Where will the next breakthrough in autism come from? |
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Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
author of
"You're Going to Love this Kid!" Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom, Second Edition
and co-author of
A Is for "All Aboard!" (an alphabet book created with children with autism in mind)
"Just Give Him the Whale!" 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism
and
"A Land We Can Share": Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism
• How can a change in a teacher's thinking alter the learning trajectory for a child with disabilities? |
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Marion O' Brien, Ph.D.
co-author of
Beyond the Autism Diagnosis: A Professional's Guide to Helping Families
and author of
Inclusive Child Care for Infants and Todlers: Meeting Individual and Special Needs
• What can a professional say to a parent who has just found out his or her child has autism? |
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Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D.
author of
Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child with a Disability, Revised Edition
• What are the unexpected effects of autism on the family of a child on the spectrum? |
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| Communication & Language |
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A. Lynn Williams, Ph.D.
and co-editors of
Interventions for Speech Sound Disorders in Children
• How do you pick the best interventions for a child with speech sound disorders? |
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| Early Childhood |
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Alice Sterling Honig, Ph.D.
author of
Little Kids, Big Worries:
Stress-Busting Tips for Early Childhood Classrooms
• How can you recognize the signs of stress in young children? |
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Rochel Gelman, Ph.D.
co-author of
Preschool Pathways to Science (PrePS™): Facilitating Scientific Ways of Thinking, Talking, Doing, and Understanding
• How can you cultivate young "scientists in waiting"? |
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Helen H. Raikes, Ph.D.
co-author of
Extending the Dance in Infant and Toddler Caregiving: Enhancing Attachment and Relationships
and
Beautiful Beginnings: A Developmental Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers
• What is different about a "relationship-based approach" to infant and toddler care? |
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Kenneth W. Merrell, Ph.D.
developer of the Strong Kids series:
Strong Start—Pre-K: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
Strong Start—Grades K–2: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
Strong Kids—Grades 3–5: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
Strong Kids—Grades 6–8: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
Strong Teens—Grades 9–12: A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
the co-author of
School Social Behavior Scales, Second Edition (SSBS2)
and the author of
Home & Community Social Behavior Scales, Second Edition (HCSBS)
• Why is social and emotional learning so important for preschool-aged kids?
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| K–12 Education |
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Jack A. Naglieri, Ph.D.
co-author of
Helping Children Learn: Intervention Handouts for Use in School and at Home, Second Edition
• How do you spot (and correct) the weaknesses behind a child's academic struggles? |
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Susan M. Smartt, Ph.D.
co-author of
Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Connecting Assessments to Effective Interventions
• How do you link reading assessment results with effective interventions? |
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Glen Dunlap, Ph.D.
co-author of
Prevent–Teach–Reinforce: The School-Based Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support
• How can you reduce persistent problem behavior and improve the learning environment for everyone? |
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Cecile Cyrul Spector, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
author of
Sounds Like Fun: Activities for Developing Phonological Awareness, Revised Edition
and
As Far As Words Go: Activities for Understanding Ambiguous Language and Humor, Revised Edition
• How can you use humor to help students grasp language concepts? |
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Nancy Krasa, Ph.D.
co-author of
Number Sense and Number Nonsense: Understanding the Challenges of Learning Math
• Math difficulties: Where do they come from and what can you do to help? |
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Virginia W. Berninger, Ph.D.
co-author of
Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: Lessons from Teaching and Science
and
Helping Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Make Connections: Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plans in Reading and Writing
• How can teachers help students who struggle with reading, writing, and comprehension? |
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| Developmental Disabilities |
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Cecily L. Betz, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
co-editor of
Nursing Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• What distinguishes nursing care for individuals with IDD? |
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Beth Marks, RN, Ph.D.
co-author of
Health Matters: The Exercise and Nutrition Health Education Curriculum for People with Developmental Disabilities
and
Health Matters for People with Developmental Disabilities: Creating a Sustainable Health Promotion Program
• How can you teach healthy approaches to living for community members with developmental disabilities? |
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Colleen Thoma, Ph.D.
co-author of
Universal Design for Transition: A Roadmap for Planning and Instruction
• Is it possible to combine planning for instruction to meet academic goals at the same time as transition goals? |
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| Screening & Assessment Tools |
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Gillian Hotz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
co-author of
Pediatric Test of Brain Injury™ (PTBI™)
• For children with brain injury, how can you assess and monitor critical skills for learning? |
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