A Practical Guide to Mental Health & Learning Disorders for Every Educator: How to Recognize, Understand, and Help Challenged (and Challenging) Students to Succeed (Free Spirit Professional®)
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An updated edition of an indispensable resource offers practical strategies for teaching and supporting students with mental health and learning disorders.
Covering topics including PTSD, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and many others, this accessible, ready-to-use reference explains how each disorder or difficulty might be exhibited in the classroom and offers straightforward suggestions for what to do (and what not to do). Using clear, jargon-free language, the book helps all educators—whether in inclusive classrooms, general education settings, or other environments—recognize mental health issues and learning disabilities that are often observed in students. Fully revised and updated to correspond to the DSM-5, this edition addresses newly diagnosed disorders, as well as incorporating the latest research and interventions for existing disorders. The book also includes current information about educational practices such as creating a culturally responsive classroom and supporting students’ social-emotional learning.
Digital content includes customizable forms from the book. A free downloadable PLC/Book Study Guide is available at freespirit.com/PLC.
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Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Publication date : October 1, 2018
Edition : Second Edition, second edition, book with digital content
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1631981765
ISBN-13 : 978-1631981760
Item Weight : 1.6 pounds
Reading age : 4 – 18 years
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.66 x 11 inches
Grade level : Kindergarten – 12
Best Sellers Rank: #947,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #197 in Teaching Students with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities #388 in Behavioral Disorders in Special Ed. #708 in Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
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L. Cheramie –
A necessary reference for teachers and educators in the classrooms of today.
A Practical Guide to Mental Health and Learning Disorders for Every Educator is a reference book for school professionals looking for practical information and guidance for various mental health conditions of students in classrooms. The author, Myles Cooley, PH.D. is a well-respected clinical psychologist who has helped many children during his long tenure.The synchronicity of this book presenting itself to me is uncanny. It comes at a time that I’m consciously reading books on how to become a better steward of appropriate student behavior in my practice. This book is comprehensive in its scope (i.e. descriptions of specific conditions, disorders, approaches that can be used immediately in various settings and specific resources).As an occupational therapist practicing in schools as well as privately, I’m not qualified to diagnose mental health conditions. But, this book allows me to “know it when I see it” and offers precise, timely information that I’m readily able to use personally. Further, it offers comprehensive classroom strategies and reproducible forms that assist teachers who are often floundering under the weight of meeting the needs of diverse students who are entering today’s classrooms. I am grateful for this resource guide.L Cheramie, occupational therapist
Bordeaux7172 –
Excellent Practical Advice
Dr. Cooley has completed a terrific work for teachers who want to recognize, understand and assist students with various common learning disabilities and resultant behaviors. As a former teacher and administrator of special education programs, I can relate to the frustration that teachers face everyday as they try to meet these challenges. Dr. Cooley’s work provides practical advice and techniques, not a bunch of theoretical ideas and soundbites. I am confident teachers will find them very helpful. This book should be distributed to teachers at every level.
Donna W. –
This is a guide written for those of us who work with people with special needs.
This book is exquisitely written so that anyone can understand the variety of disorders that are encounteredwhen working with special populations. I especially enjoyed the clear descriptions and examples for each disorder as well as treatment suggestions. I also found the resource suggestions in the back very helpful! A well written guide which can be used repeatedly to assist educators across a range of age groups! Kudos to Dr. Cooley!D.W. Speech Pathologist
Mom of 4 –
Great resource!
This is a great resource for teachers. It gives a great explanation of learning issues. It discusses symptoms and behaviors that teachers may observe in their classrooms. There are suggested strategies and interventions to try with a variety of students. There are also ideas to motivate struggling learners. A list of resources are also included. This is a must have for every school!
Amy S. Baron, Exceptional Student Education Coordinator; PK ESE Resource Teacher –
Great Resource!
This is a great reference guide with easy reading explanations of the different mental health illnesses educators face dealing with their students. Practical accommodation recommendations are helpful to general education educators as well as the IEP team.
Amazon Customer –
Accessibility
I am unsure of the content, as I have not gotten into it because of an accessibility issue. The Kindle format doesn’t support TTS or sticky notes.