Visual Bridges for Special Learners: A Complete Resource of 32 Differential Learning Activities for People with Moderate Learning and Communication Di
Brand: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Categories: Books, Education & Teaching, Higher & Continuing Education


Used Book in Good Condition

Dimensions: 8.15 x 0.83 x 11.54 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1849053013
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1849053014
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Print length: 344 pages
Publication date: July 28, 2013
subtitle: Paperback – July 28, 2013
author: Julia Moore
review: Editorial Reviews Review This is a very practical resource aimed at teachers and other professionals working with children and adults with learning disabilities, particularly those with visual learning needs (such as those with autism). -- College of Occupational Therapists, Specialist Section, People with Learning Disabilities Julia Moor does a fine job in providing us with wide ranging, detailed and differentiated lesson plans for use in the continuing education of adults with developmental disabilities. More than this she reminds us of the importance of continuing education as an option for these adults and of the need to base this education on a curriculum that goes beyond daily living and work skills. -- John Clements, clinical psychologist, behaviour consultant and author specialising in developmental disabilities Visual Bridges for Special Learners offers teachers, trainers and activity providers an invaluable source of highly creative ideas for lessons for adults with learning and communication disabilities in important areas such as self-awareness, co-operation and teamwork. Thanks to Julia Moor, anyone responsible for developing activities for these adults will not easily run out of inspiration. -- Peter Vermeulen, Author, Autism Consultant and Lecturer at Autisme Centraal, Belgium Book Description Meet measured outcomes with these learning sessions for students with special needs About the Author Julia Moor has been working as a teacher with adults with learning disabilities for 18 years, delivering creativity, communication, life skills and intensive interaction courses at day services and educational settings. She has also worked as a trainer for autism awareness and has a son on the autism spectrum. Julia is the author of Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She lives in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Read more