Remarkable Conversations


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This book addresses the needs of children of all abilities, from those who use nonlinguistic forms of communication such as objects or body movements to those who use linguistic forms such as sign language or writing.




A Guide to Planning and Support for Individuals who are Deafblind


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Leading experts address such problems as identification of deafblindness, planning and intervention, development, family support, and education for parents and professionals who work with people who have been deafblind from birth or a very early age.




Teaching Children Who are Deafblind


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First published in 2000. Resources and training material about children who are deafblind are all too rare. The principles of contact, communication and learning are fundamental; they apply to us all. The process of putting these same principles into practice with children who are deafblind can be complex, incremental and challenging. This book rewards the reader by identifying what contact, communication and learning can mean for a deafblind child. At the same time it sets out detailed guidance on practice. Throughout, information is given with a rare insight and compassion for children with these very special needs.




Orphan Diseases and Orphan Drugs


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Teaching Social Skills to Students with Visual Impairments


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"This book expands upon the knowledge base and provides a compendium of intervention strategies to support and enhance the acquisition of social skills and children and youths with visual impairments ... Part 1 ... addresses social skills from a first-person perspective. The second part ... examines how theory seeks to explain social development and influences assessment and practice ... Part 3, ties personal perspectives and theory to actual practice. Finally, Part 4 ... offers numerous examples and models for teaching social skills to students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabling conditions."--Introduction.







United States Code


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A Bee's Journey


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A short story about a bee who travels the world looking for flowers. His journey takes him all over, and finally to somewhere wonderful, with everything he needs, all in one place.







Alone in the Mainstream


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The author describes her life and experiences as the only deaf child in her public schools.