Including Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers [Paperback]

June E. Downing (Author), Joanne Eichinger (Author), Maryann Demchak (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1557662398 | ISBN-13: 978-1557662392 | Publication Date: April 1996

Now in its second edition, this best-selling resource gives educators all the latest wisdom on including students with both sensory impairments and cognitive and physical disabilities. Packed with practical information and ideas, the updated edition features a new chapter on assessment, information on IDEA 1997 and new regulations, strategies like block scheduling and service learning, separate chapters on middle and high school, and coverage of today's hot topics, including literacy in all its forms. Educators will learn about compatible teaching methods for students with and without disabilities, the roles of peers and adults in the inclusion process, and how to adapt curricula and instructional techniques for students having significant challenges.

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About the Author

June E. Downing, Ph.D., prepares teachers to meet the needs of students with moderate to severe and multiple disabilities. In this capacity, she teaches courses, advises students, and supervises teachers in their practicum experiences. Dr. Downing has provided in-service training to teachers, administrators, parents, and support staff around the country. She has been interested in the education of students with severe and multiple disabilities (especially those with sensory impairments) since 1974 and has served as a paraprofessional, teacher, work experience coordinator, consultant, researcher, and teacher trainer. Areas of research include investigating related topics such as educating all students together, enhancing the social-communicative skills of students with severe disabilities, adapting for the unique needs of individual students, developing paraprofessional skills, and preparing teachers for inclusive education. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557662398
• ISBN-13: 978-1557662392
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,044,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to any teacher's resource library!, November 30, 2001

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Lisa R. Simmons (Enid, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Including Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers (Paperback)

Dr. Downing does a wonderful job in this book of offering
teachers practical information. She has a section devoted to
each stage of education from preschool to high school & within
each section offers specific tips on how to modify both the
environment & the curriculum. She also addresses common
concerns such as dealing with disruptive behavior & a lack of
adequate planning time or support staff resources.
A great addition to any teacher's resource library!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, June 3, 2007

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Linda Sebek "Mama to four and a teacher" (Sweden) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Including Students With Severe and Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers (Paperback)

After reading this book I can only hope that I will be lucky enough to have a student with severe and multiple disabilities in my classroom some day. The book has a lot of practical ideas, simple and easy to use and at the same time there are a lot of references to actual research. This is a very inspiring book!

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful assessment tool for college-level education libraries, April 18, 2010

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Including Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers (Paperback)

June E. Downing's INCLUDING STUDIES WITH SEVERE AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES IN TYPICAL CLASSROOMS is a pick for any special education collection interested in inclusion. K-12 teachers receive research-based, practical strategies for including students with cognitive impairments in an assessment building on previous editions to provide advice on common challenges. From understanding teaching accountability processes to easing transitions for students and writing measurable IEP goals, this is a powerful assessment tool for college-level education libraries.