The inspiring story of Rex, a boy who is not only blind and autistic, but who also happens to be a musical savant.
How can an 11-year old boy hear a Mozart fantasy for the first time and play it back note-for-note perfectly-but struggle to navigate the familiar surroundings of his own home? Cathleen Lewis says her son Rex's laugh of total abandon is the single most joyous sound anyone could hear, but his tortured aversion to touch and sound breaks her heart and makes her wonder what God could have had in mind. In this book she shares the mystery of Rex and the highs, lows, hopes, dreams, joy, sorrows, and faith she has journeyed through with him.
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Click on the play button to the right to see a wonderful story that was inspired by Johnny the Bagger. It is a heartfelt message about service to others!
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The perfect book and DVD for any eductor. Click on the play button to the right to view the video. If interested, you may place an order at the end of video.
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Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a gifted animal scientist who has designed one third of all the livestock-handling facilities in the United States. She also lectures widely on autism—because Temple Grandin is autistic, a woman who thinks, feels, and experiences the world in ways that are incomprehensible to the rest of us.
In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. Writing from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person, she tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world. What emerges in Thinking in Pictures is the document of an extraordinary human being, one who, in gracefully and lucidly bridging the gulf between her condition and our own, sheds light on the riddle of our common identity.
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Publishers Weekly
Starred Review.
In Stephenson's powerful and practical debut, the psychotherapist and professional speaker reveals how to banish self-doubt and insecurity in a world where they may seem omnipresent. Beginning with the source of his own struggle, a rare and painful disease that causes his bones to weaken and break under minimal pressure, Stephenson offers a structured approach to a wide array of topics, including dating, weight loss, lack of motivation, friendship, finances, and goals. While his advice is encouraging and insightful, Stephenson's text is also notable for examples, mottos and resonant personal stories of enormous obstacles and accomplishments (his work with the Clinton administration, attaining his Ph.D., opening his own private practice). Though his unwavering optimism can be daunting (bringing one's day-to-day gripes into sharp relief), Stephenson is empowering and uplifting throughout, and should prove helpful whether facing a lifelong challenge or a more immediate battle.
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Click on the picture to the right to see the Make A Difference Movie. It is the story of Teddy Stallard. It will touch your heart!
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You never know the full impact of the difference you make to someone's life. Click on the picture to the right to see a wonderful moive about the significance of making a difference in another person's life.
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The Mentor's Guide to Promoting Resiliency
A Mentor's Guide to Promoting Resiliency combines the most current research studies, scientific findings, and brain-based strategies into a clear concise explanation of why life's failures occur, and what can be done to improve the probability of success for even the highest risk child and adolescent.
Please click on the link to the right, if you are interested in ordering this book from Barnes&Noble.
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You can pick up a copy of Horacio's book, A Brain Based Approach to Closing the Achievement Gap, from Barnes & Nobel by clicking on the link to the right.
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This fifth edition offers explicit instructions and examples for working with students in the least restrictive environment based on the latest laws. It also includes user-friendly applications on how to adapt and accommodate instruction with respect to diversity, technology, collaboration, and standards-based education. Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings: Adapting and Accomodating Instruction has always been based on four beliefs. Teachers should: *Teach students with special needs where they are instructionally, yet expose them to the general education curriculum *Help all student reach for their highest capabilities *Provide support and encouragement so all students can be successful *Maintain positive attitudes working with students and other professionals. General K-12 teachers and special educators.
Judy Wood's book can also be purchased from Barnes&Nobel by clicking on the book to the right!
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