Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.

If you're in a relationship with someone who has Asperger's syndrome, it's likely that your partner sometimes seems cold and insensitive. Other times, he or she may have emotional outbursts for no apparent reason. And in those moments when you can't understand each other at all, you both feel fed up, frustrated, and confused. The behavior of people with Asperger's can be hard to understand and easy to misinterpret, which is why it's so important to...

Describes how a teacher named Miss Chew encouraged individuality, and accepted learning differences, and helped a young student with academic difficulties get extra time to take tests and permission to be in advanced art classes. Inspired by the author's memories of her art teacher.

Drawing upon her extensive experience and numerous national presentations, author Marcie Nordlund shares her ideas, creativity, and proven methods of differentiated instruction to help teachers reach each student. Divided into 10 chapters, this book deals with topics ranging from general methods of differentiating instruction to specific methods for students with attention deficit/hyperactivity, learning disabilities, above average intelligence, cognitive...

A gold mine of practical, easy-to-use teaching methods, strategies, and tips to improve learning outcomes for students who score below proficiency levels. This fully revised and updated third edition of Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in Today's Classroom provides information on integrated learning, problem solving, and critical thinking in line with Common Core State Standards and 21st-century skills. It reflects the use of technology and...

In college, independence, fun activities, and new friendships abound. But if you have attention deficit disorder (ADD), these new opportunities also present new challenges. To adjust to college life, you'll need to learn to harness your disorder in new ways in order to plan your time effectively, become a successful student, make friends, and take advantage of everything campus life has to offer. This easy-to-use guide will help you create study habits...

How parents can help children with Asperger's Syndrome to grow and prosper If you are raising a child with Asperger's Syndrome, it can be a real challenge to find answers to your questions and make decisions while trying to keep pace with the latest developments in research and changes in the growth and behavior of your child. This book comes to the rescue by combining the latest medical information and interventions with clear-cut strategies to...

Unique learners struggle to do what others find simple. Their efforts to 'try harder' don't help. That's because their struggle isn't a result of laziness or lack of trying. Rather, their struggle is literally inside their own brains and bodies. When children struggle in school, they often feel shame that they are not what they 'should' be; not 'normal'. In fact, the term learning disability seems to reinforce their belief and suggests that they are...

A Mysterious Girl Puts the Future of a Kingdom in the Balance! One icy-cold winter night, everything changes: a young girl shows up at the king and new queen's castle doorstep wearing little more than a purple jacket and carrying a black pouch. The king recognizes the mystery girl's identity as the long-lost princess without her uttering even a single word. However, the new queen refuses to believe the king's claims. In turn, a devious plan is hatched...and,...

Is your love life unfulfilled? Have you been looking for the right guy and ended up with the wrong guy? Statistics show that most relationships don't last. Women of the 21st Century are smart, successful and desirable. So what is going wrong? Love Tips: Successful Strategies for a Good, Healthy Relationship with Men contain real-life stories that illustrate our modern relationships and how we react with men. This book will help you get to the root...