To give children with congenital developmental conditions that manifest special learning needs and specific disabilities their best chance to succeed, early identification and appropriate interventions and support, is necessary. This text highlights what to look for when there are concerns about a child’s development. Practical and accessible, it is divided into three sections: Part 1 looks at the theory and policy context, discussing the social model of disability, the responsibility of health, social care and education services to the child and family and the role of reviews and assessment in recognising developmental disorders. Part 2 provides a reference guide to atypical developmental conditions and disorders. For each condition, aetiology, prominent theories and research, profile of features – including triggers and behaviours, diagnostic assessment procedures and appropriate interventions are given and links made to sources of further information and support. Part 3 explores practical issues how to work sensitively and effectively with children and their families, looking at the psychological implications of diagnosis, and how to plan, promote, deliver and evaluate multi-agency support. Designed to support professionals working within a multi-modal, collaborative approach to assessment and intervention processes, it is suitable for health visitors, allied health therapists, nurses, teachers and social care practitioners. It is also a useful reference for students in these areas learning about child development and includes critical reading exercises; online searching tasks; self-assessment questions; reflective activities and document analysis prompts.

A Practical Guide for Special Education Professionals is a resource guidebook, the purpose of which is to provide practical information and suggestions to help the special education teacher survive and eventually succeed in the school and classroom setting. This book is written to be used as a quick reference. Thus, the chapters are presented in a brief, user-friendly format. The guidebook''s content presents an overview of the major elements in special education: The Individualized Education Program (IEP), Classroom and Individual Behavior Management, Assessment for Instruction, Supervision of Paraprofessionals, Instructional Planning and Strategies, Collaborative Consultation, Home-School Partnerships, and Stress Reduction Strategies and Time Management Techniques. Each chapter prepares the teacher to work effectively in special education by supplying strategies and practical tips for working directly with pupils and other adults in the educational setting. Features: Guidebook''s content presents an overview or "big picture" of the major elements in the field of special education. Selected topics are essential for teacher survival and readily applicable to the classroom setting. Gives a quick, user friendly reference and overview for teaching students with special needs as well as for working successfully with adults. One chapter does not rely on information contained in a previous chapter. Allows teachers to access chapter materials in on an individualized as- needed-basis. Beginning special education teachers "need it all" and the sooner the better. The organization of the book permits teachers to quickly reference chapter contents and obtain practical information and resources to assist their daily activities. Teaching Tips, Forms, Charts, and Tables that summarize and underscore information for the reader. Enables teachers to easily find solutions to the problems encountered in their work, including working with students, parents, other teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals. The authors consider the IEP the "heart of special education." The chapter on IEP Legal and Pragmatic Issues provides up to date information and practical suggestions and forms to guide the special education teacher to successfully participate in this process and complete the required paperwork. This chapter takes the teacher step by step through the IEP meeting process and assists in understanding Present Levels of Performance (PLEP) , Response to Intervention RtI), and Writing, Monitoring, and Reporting IEP Goals. Gives clear, concise information on the IEP process and document and "demystifies" the IEP. Provides professors with useful tools for instruction on the IEP. Two features that emphasize reflection are "Take A Moment" and "Explorations." Both provide focused questions and structured activities to promote self-reflection and application of the chapters'' content. Provides teachers with an understanding of their roles and responsibilities as a special educator by reflecting on content through focused questions and applicable activities. Chapter on stress reduction strategies and time management techniques addresses the "overwhelmed" feeling that most special educators experience as they enter the profession. Provides tips and strategies for improving multitasking skills. Technology tools and resources are featured in the book. Assisted Technology, Universal Design, Grading Websites, and Web Site Resources are described.

The Classic On-the-Go Guide to Pediatric Practice--Now More Current and Essential Than Ever! A Doody's Core Title! CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment: Pediatrics has long been the go-to guide for students, residents, and practitioners looking for concise, reliable, and up-to-date information. It continues to provide succinct, up-to-date, and clinically relevant coverage of how to assess and treat common disorders in children, from eating disorders and cardiovascular diseases to STDs. Features: Easy-to-follow LANGE CURRENT outline format: Problem, Essentials of Diagnosis and Typical Features, Clinical Findings, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis Organized by general topics such as care of the newborn and community pediatrics, as well as by organ system and specific disease/problems "Essentials of Diagnosis and Typical Features" provide instant guidance on identifying both common and rare problems Accessible overviews of important pediatric health concerns, including substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, child abuse and neglect, normal childhood nutrition and its disorders, and emergencies and injuries NEW to this edition: chapter on Sport Medicine (a key area of pediatrics for which students and residents state they need more training--ACGME survey), completely reorganized section on Infectious Diseases reflecting the most recent clinical perspectives, expanded section on lab and reference values

Market: Pediatricians; Pediatrics Residents; Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; Family Practitioners; Medical Students CD-ROM with clinical images, and references that link to web resources The best-selling midsize pediatrics book on the market

Practical, up-to-date, well-referenced coverage of the care of children from birth through adolescence--in an easy-to-use, find-it-now presentation Celebrating its 20th anniversary as THE practical guide to treating children of all ages, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics is written by experienced pediatricians to ensure that every chapter reflects the needs and realities of day-to-day practice. Its comprehensive yet succinct coverage encompasses the full spectrum of pediatric conditions from immunication and diabetes mellitus to allergic disorders. It remains the essential guide for pediatricians, family practitioners, nurses and nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and all other health-care providers who work with infants, children, and adolescents The 20th-Anniversary Edition contains: NEW CD-ROM of full-color clinical images complementing chapters on ophthalmology, child abuse and neglect, oral medicine and dentistry, orthopedics, and endocrinology NEW chapters on travel medicine, including pre-travel vaccination recommendations and treatment of common illnesses contracted while abroad, and on sleep medicine, with special attention devoted to sleep-disordered breathing Time-saving and proven-effective LANGE CURRENT outline format: Problem, Essentials of Diagnosis & Typical Features, Clinical Findings, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis Organization by general topics as well as by organ systems A handy guide to normal laboratory values Concise overviews of important pediatric health concerns, including childhood nutrition and eating disorders, substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, child abuse, oral medicine and dentistry, immunization, and emergencies and injuries

This book is a resource for therapists, teachers, and parents who are interested in learning more about the spectrum of autism and appropriate intervention strategies. It provides a holistic view of autistic spectrum disorders and the children who experience them.