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AV 371.58 Shore The ABC's of bullying prevention [videorecording (DVD)] : a comprehensive schoolwide approach / Kenneth Shore. National Professional Resources, c2005. Description: Dr. Kenneth Shore, family and educational psychologist presents an innovative plan to address bullying prevention across all constituencies who play a role in a school community. Through the use of the video and the accompanying manual, each stakeholder group learns critical information on what he/she can do to specifically address, reduce and eliminate bullying in our schools. AI Reserve 371.14124 Henson Behavior support strategies for education paraprofessionals / by Will Henson. booksurge.com, c2008. Description: "Education paraprofessionals are often tasked with managing challenging behaviors in both general and special education settings. This book is designed to help paraprofessionals learn important concepts for working with disruptive behaviors. This book covers: how to understand the function of a behavior ; the importance of positive, proactive and collaborative methods for addressing behaviors ; details on many different types of behavior techniques with examples and sample dialogue ; an in-depth discussion of professional boundry (sic) delimmas (sic) when working with students ; de-escalation and risk management skills ; an explanation of common disability categories and psychological diagnoses"--p.4 of cover. MD Reserve

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AV 372.21 Beyond Beyond the sandbox [videorecording (VHS)] : teaching assistants in early childhood education / producer, Kim Davis ; produced by NVP Video Communications for the Institute for the Study for Developmental, the University Affiliated Program of Indiana. Child Development Media, Inc. ; distributed by Center for Disability Information and Referral, Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities, c1993. Description: An overview of the changing and expanding roles of teaching assistants (paraprofessionals) in early childhood settings that include children with and without disabilities. Covers confidentiality, behavior guidance and augmentative communication. Illustrates the role and emphasizes the importance of teaching assistants. 371.94 Twach How to be a para pro : a comprehensive training manual for paraprofessionals / Diane Twachtman-Cullen ; illustrations by David A. DeLorenzo. Starfish Specialty Press, 2000. Description: "... user-friendly training manual is divided into two parts. Part One is a "short-course" on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for people "in the trenches." Part two takes a "cookbook style" look at the art and science of paraprofessional support for students with ASD and those with other cognitive impairments."-- publisher's website. AI Reserve 371.94 Linton How to set up a classroom for students with autism (a manual) / by S.B. Linton. AutismClassroom.com, c2007. Description: " a manual for teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers and administrators new to working with students with autism or for professionals who would like to enhance their current autism classroom set-up. The manual is easy to read and is full of great ideas for setting up your autism classroom. With items such as detailed instructions about classroom set up, ideas for collaborating with others, data collection ideas and behavior intervention plans, this manual is sure to be a major support for any professional working in a classroom for students with autism!"--Publisher's description. 371.9046 Hammek

Inclusion : an essential guide for the paraprofessional : a practical reference tool for all paraprofessionals working in inclusive settings / Peggy A. Hammeken. 2nd ed. Peytral Publications, c2003. Description: Includes information on confidentiality, instructional modifications, classroom routines, student expectation, behavior management, scheduling. Includes activites for group discussion or individual reflection. Has concrete ideas and instructional modifications, divided into subject areas. Has forms and reproducibles. AI Reserve 371.9046 Doyle The paraprofessional's guide to the inclusive classroom : working as a team / by Mary Beth Doyle. 3rd ed. Paul H. Brookes Pub., c2008. Contents: The paraprofessional: changing roles and responsibilities -- The inclusive classroom: being a member of the team -- Supporting individual students -- Providing curricular and individualized instructional support -- Encouraging positive behaviors -- Maintaining confidentiality. AI Reserve 371.9046 Causton The paraprofessional's handbook for effective support in inclusive classrooms / by Julie Causton-Theoharis. Paul H. Brookes Pub., c2009. Contents: The paraprofessional -- Special education -- Inclusive education -- Collaborating with others: working within a team -- Rethinking students: presuming competence -- Providing social supports: standing back -- Providing academic supports -- Appendix: Useful web sites and resources for assistive technology -- Providing behavioral supports -- Supporting you supporting them: self-care -- Appendix: Resources for paraprofessionals. 362.19685882 Koegel Pivotal response treatments for autism : communication, social & academic development / by Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel, with invited contributors. Paul H. Brookes, c2006. Contents: Section I. Overview of pivotal response treatment. The basics of pivotal response treatment / Robert L. Koegel ... [et al.] -- A screening, training, and education program : first S.T.E.P. / Lynn Kern Koegel ... [et al.] -- Interventions in general education classrooms : one boy's story as seen by his mother / Cheryl Fisher -- Incorporating motivational procedures to improve homework performance / Robert L. Koegel ... [et al.] -- Parent perspectives of parent education programs / Jennifer B. Symon, Robert L. Koegel, and George H.S. Singer -- Ecocultural theory

and cultural diversity in intervention programs / Karen M. Sze and Robert L.. Koegel -- Section II. Development of Communication. Developmental trajectories with early intervention / Robert L. Koegel, Yvonne E.M. Bruinsma, and Lynn Kern Koegel -- First words : getting verbal communication started / Robert L. Koegel -- The pivotal role of initiations in habilitation / Rosy Matos Fredeen and Robert L. Koegel -- Section III. Social Development. Working with paraprofessionals to improve socialization in inclusive settings / Robert L. Koegel ... [et al.] -- Play dates, social interactions, and friendships / Grace A. Werner ... [et al.] -- Section IV. Reducing disruptive behavior and broadening children's interests. Reducing ritualistic behaviors and broadening children's interests / Robert L. Koegel, Jane Lacy Talebi, and Lynn Kern Koegel -- Improving social-communication, empathy, and pragmatics in individuals with Asperger syndrome / Lynn Kern Koegel ... [et al.] -- Combining functional assessment and self-management procedures to rapidly reduce disruptive behaviors / Lynn Kern Koegel ... [et al.].