The Speech-Language Pathologist's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices

Julie Causton, Chelsea P. Tracy-Bronson, Patrick Schwarz

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Brookes Publishing Co
28 February 2014

Teaching of special educational needs; Speech & language disorders & therapy

Every inclusive school team needs a great SLP who supports communication skills where they’re needed most—in the classroom, as students with disabilities learn and participate alongside their peers. This is the practical, friendly guide SLPs need to go beyond pull-out services and deliver successful communication and language supports as part of an inclusive school team. Packed with immediately useful strategies, relatable examples, and invaluable insights from experienced SLPs, this guidebook is key to helping students with disabilities improve their communicative functioning so they can access the curriculum and fully participate in classroom routines and activities. New and seasoned SLPs will turn to this book again and again for clear guidance on succeeding in an inclusive classroom and helping all students reach their full potential.

STRATEGIES THAT HELP SLPs:

provide effective communication and language supports within the classroom environment collaborate with other members of the school team promote higher academic achievement through communication supports help facilitate peer supports and friendships choose accommodations and modifications that improve communication and participation match supports to students’ specific strengths keep expectations high for all students maximize student independence respond to challenging behavior in gentle, positive ways

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Tools and checklists to help plan and communicate a speech-language therapy plan, choose student supports, clarify team roles and responsibilities, presume competence, and more.

By: Julie Causton, Chelsea P. Tracy-Bronson
Foreword by: Patrick Schwarz
Imprint: Brookes Publishing Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 255mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9781598573626
ISBN 10: 1598573624
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 28 February 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julie Causton, Ph.D., is founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling. She is a former Professor in the Inclusive and Special Education Program in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University. She has spent the past 20 years studying and creating best practices for inclusive education, with a specific focus on supporting students whose behavior challenges the educational system. As a former special education teacher herself, she knows firsthand how belonging leads to better outcomes for students. She works with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and families across the country to help them create inclusive experiences. Dr. Causton is the author of seven books about inclusive education and she has published articles in over thirty educational research and practitioner journals. She also hosts The Inclusion Podcast on iTunes. Dr. Causton lives in Manlius, NY with her wife, two adorable teenagers, dog, and three cats. Check out our spotlight on Julie Causton! Discover bestselling inclusion guides, available live and on-demand trainings, and snag free, downloadable posters! Chelsea Tracy-Bronson, M.A., is a former elementary educator who has focused her career on bringing inclusive opportunities to all. She is an Assistant Professor in the Special Education Program at Stockton University. She has a master's degree from Teacher's College at Columbia University and is in the Special Education doctorate program at Syracuse University. She works with districts and schools to redesign services to create inclusive special education and related service provision. Her research and professional interests include curriculum design that allows access for all, differentiating instruction, educational technology, supporting students with significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms, and inclusive related service provision. Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D., is Professor of Diversity in Learning & Teaching for National-Louis University, Chicago. A dynamic author and motivational speaker, Dr. Schwarz is also Chief-Executive Officer of Creative Culture Consulting, LL. His books From Disability to Possibility: The Power of Inclusive Classrooms (Heinemann, 2007; and ""Just Give Him the Whale!"" 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise and Strengths to Support Students with Autism (2008) have inspired teachers nationwide to reconceptualize inclusion in ways that help all children. Dr. Schwarz's professional focus is furthering education and services that promote the status of individuals with a range of support needs. He works to facilitate successful engagement in carious environments, allowing people to make contributions and develop experiences that are meaningful to them.

Reviews for The Speech-Language Pathologist's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices

An excellent resource clarifying the 'how to' of providing an integrative delivery of speech and language services in an inclusive school. This is a must have resource for any speech language pathologist providing services to students with disabilities in the public schools. --Dr. Richard A. Villa President, Bayridge Consortium, Inc., San Diego, CA (10/07/2013) Chock full of proven tools for promoting inclusive education and differentiating instruction for students with specialized educational needs. The authors make it look and sound easy and fun to craft inclusive experiences for all students. --Dr. Jacqueline Thousand Professor, School of Education, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, California State University San Marcos (09/30/2013) I highly recommend this resource, particularly for speech-language patholgists and special educators who have recently entered a school-based setting. --Justin McAvoy Lee, M.S., CCC-SLP (10/11/2013) a Causton and Tracy-Bronson present and inspire ideas for designing classrooms that support all learners in inclusive settings . . . the authors respond to practical obstacles by providing realistic strategies that can be applied to everyday classroom scenarios.a --Lauren Kravetz Bonnet Causton and Tracy-Bronson present and inspire ideas for designing classrooms that support all learners in inclusive settings . . . the authors respond to practical obstacles by providing realistic strategies that can be applied to everyday classroom scenarios. --Lauren Kravetz Bonnet