Trevor has impressive skills, however it is not his strengths but rather his differences that are noticed by his classmates. This book tells the story of how Trevor's different skills are recognized by his caring and thoughtful teacher, and how she enables the other children to see things from a different perspective so that Trevor is no longer lonely and isolated.
Trevor Trevor tells the story of a young boy whose characteristics and problems in social relationships suggest a form of autism or other type of pervasive developmental disorder. It uses the form of metaphor to tell the story and is designed to be read to children by adults. It encourages young children to see things from a different perspective so that they may become more sensitive to the important roles which they play in the lives of their classmates with differences.

Trevor Trevor

Children's Books

Twachtman-Cullen, Diane

Twachtman-Cullen, Diane, Ph.D.

Sassano, Deidre

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Starfish Speciality Press

This is the only autism-specific book that I know of that is written specifically for those underpaid angels of the inclusive classroom, the paraprofessional aides. Certainly aides can read the numerous other books about teaching students with autism spectrum disorders and learn a great deal from them. But this book discusses some issues that do not come up in those other books, such as what the relationship should be between the aide and the teacher.'
- The Autism Society of Wisconsin
'OUTSTANDING - The one book every paraprofessional who works with students within the autism spectrum should have. Part One is concise and highlights the essential information every paraprofessional should know when working with students within the autism spectrum. Part Two utilizes a `cook book' format, making it quick and easy to access information, allowing for immediate reference. Real-life examples and proven strategies make this book not only user friendly but immediately effective for all paraprofessionals who use it. A one of a kind!'
- James Ball, Ed.D., Director, Youth Consultation Service, Sawtelle Learning Center, Montclair, NJ
'Dr. Diane Twachtman-Cullen has fulfilled an enormous need in writing a manual that directly addresses the crucial role of paraprofessionals. This manual succeeds at many levels. It is chock full of insights, tips, and anecdotes that bring alive the everyday challenges faced by paraprofessionals, and also provides strategies to address the most common and perplexing challenges. Written in an engaging and personal manner that transcends differences in program approach or philosophy, this manual will be an invaluable resource and core reference for all educational staff - those who are paraprofessionals and those who train and work with paraprofessionals.'
- Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Childhood Communication Services, Cranston, RI
This book will be essential reading for all classroom assistants and support staff working with children with pervasive developmental disorder, autism and Asperger syndrome. It provides strategies to address the most common and perplexing behaviours and is full of insights, tips and anecdotes that bring alive the everyday challenges.
The first part gives the essential information that every paraprofessional should know when working with students within the autism spectrum. The second part provides strategies and guidelines using real life examples in an easily accessible format.
How to be a Para Pro is written in an accessible and engaging way making it an invaluable resource and core reference for all educational staff - those who are classroom assistants and those who train and work with them.

How To Be A Para Pro : A Comprehensive Training Manual For Paraprofessionals

Science & Math

DeLorenzo, David

Behavioral Sciences

Diane Twachtman-Cullen and Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly are to be applauded for tackling the difficult and crucial issue of designing effective individualized education program (IEP) goals. The authors supply incredibly practical and helpful hints for designing IEP goals that are both meaningful and measurable, while addressing the core areas of difficulty for students with autism spectrum disorders. As the focus on accountability in schools increases, this book will serve as a critical tool for all educators to use in designing appropriate programming for students across the autism spectrum.'
- Dr. Cathy Pratt, Board of Directors, Autism Society of America
'Timely, and much needed... [The authors] need to be congratulated for such an excellent reference book. Their work documents clearly how to marry the theory to the practical in IEP development specifically for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Their work serves as an easy to follow blueprint for designing and implementing appropriate and effective IEP programming. And it adds true benefit to the service providers and parents by providing `hands on' examples based on well conceived, proven methodologies with essential outcomes review and measure of the program's effectiveness. This book is a must for every parent of a school age child with autism and for every service provider that works with children with ASD.'
- Lee Grossman, President, Autism Society of America
This book provides a step-by-step guide to help parents and professionals working with children on the ASD spectrum obtain or write an individualized education plan (IEP). The individual chapters set out the 'blueprint' detailing the crucial building blocks for IEP development. Part 1 aims to arm the reader with the specific information needed to generate the types of meaningful goals and objectives that lead to effective service delivery. Part 2 presents several models so that parents and professionals can see how the various elements can deliver an appropriate individualized education programme.
How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? presents information in an accessible and reader-friendly format making it an essential reference for parents and professionals.

How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? Quality Indicators for Effective Service Delivery

Education & Teaching

Twachtman-Reilly, Jennifer

Schools & Teaching

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