Advocacy

Preparing Students with Disabiliites for College Success, A Practical Guide to Transition Planning

Author:

Stan Shaw, Joseph Madaus, Lyman Dukes

Publisher:

Brookes Publishing

Type:

Book

Notes:

This selection has sound advice on how to prepare students with disabilities to successfully transition from high school to college. Different tools and strategies are provided here to help students reach their highest potential and to become independant adults.

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Educational Advodacy for Children with Autism

Author:

Mulick, James A.; Butter, Eric M.

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons; (2002)

Type:

Article

ID:

3848

Price:

$0.00

Location:

ED 40

Notes:

Details information needed to prepare for advocating for an ABA program vs. undefined school program.

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ABA

Education

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Wrights Law From Emotions to Advocacy the Special Education Survival Guide, Second Edition

Author:

Wright, Pam; Wright, Pete

Publisher:

Harbor House Law Press; (2002)

Type:

Book

ID:

3743

Price:

$30.00

Location:

Lending Library; Danvers

Notes:

NEW 11/03 This book will teach you to plan, prepare, organize and get quality special education services. The user friendly format includes strategies, tips, references, warnings, internet resources and contact info for hundreds of information groups.

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Parents Guide Developing Your Childs IEP

Author:

Rebhorn, Theresa

Publisher:

NICHCY; (10/2002)

Type:

Article

ID:

3726

Price:

$0.00

Location:

ED 23

Notes:

A comprehensive guide to the IEP process, deciding placement, participating in the IEP meetings.

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Massachusetts Advocates for Children

Author:

None

Publisher:

None

Type:

Factsheet

ID:

2999

Price:

$0.00

Location:

Resource Drawer - Advocacy Folder

Notes:

09/16/03 INFO UPDATED Factsheet describing the center.

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Somerville Special Education Advocacy Project

Author:

None

Publisher:

None

Type:

Brochure

ID:

3461

Price:

$0.00

Location:

Resource Drawer - Advocacy Folder - Somerville Special Education Advocacy Project

Notes:

Brochure provides basic information about the project.

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Advocacy Associates, Inc.

Author:

Curran, Noreen

Publisher:

None

Type:

Brochure

ID:

2996

Price:

$0.00

Location:

Resource Drawer - Advocacy Folder

Notes:

Brochure describing advocates. Brochure updated 08/06/02.

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Autism Facts and Strategies for Parents

Author:

Janzen, Janice E.

Publisher:

Therapy Skill Builders; (1999)

Type:

Book

ID:

3409

Price:

$48.00

Location:

Lending Library; Danvers

Notes:

NEW 05/30/02 This book is written for parents who have just discovered their child has autism or PDD.

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Sibling Needs Helpful Information for Parents

Author:

Timmons-Schubert, D.

Publisher:

Sibling Information Network

Type:

Article

ID:

2416

Price:

$0.00

Location:

SIB 12

Notes:

Excellent article and resources (book review, advocacy information, parents' questions, arguing, and play time) including what to tell children at specific ages. Includes warning signs - when to seek outside help from a pediatrician or mental health professional.

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