When Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Understanding the Challenging Behaviors of Young Children and Students with Disabilities
When Actions Speak Louder Than Words is a great resource for both new and veteran teachers. It allows the new teacher and some veterans to understand why students behave the way that they do and how to respond. As a teacher of special education for over a decade, I was reminded and enlightened about why my students behave in both negative and positive ways. --Stacie Ward, Elementary Special Education Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, Boise, ID.  When Actions Speak Louder Than Words is a much-needed book for teachers working in the classroom. It provides solid evidence that all behavior communicates and that it is up to the adults to understand what a child might be trying to communicate and to respond appropriately. The authors include wonderful, practical examples that bring to life the information. It is just what many teachers are looking for in the way of answers to many questions about why children behave the way they do. --Ellen Veselack, Director of the Preschool Program, Child Educational Center, La Canada, CA.  When Actions Speak Louder Than Words is a tremendous resource for families and professionals alike! The authors build a clear link between communication and behavior, emphasizing behavior as communication. Using case-based scenarios, they highlight the importance of building functional communication systems for all. Most importantly, they emphasize dignity and respect as the foundation for serving individuals with complex disabilities. --Dr. Christine Carnahan, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.  When Actions Speak Louder Than Words is a tremendous resource for families and professionals alike! The authors build a clear link between communication and behavior, emphasizing behavior as communication. Using case-based scenarios, they highlight the importance of building functional communication systems for all. Most importantly, they emphasize dignity and respect as the foundation for serving individuals with complex disabilities. --Dr. Christine Carnahan, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.  When Actions Speak Louder Than Words is a great resource for both new and veteran teachers. It allows the new teacher and some veterans to understand why students behave the way that they do and how to respond. As a teacher of special education for over a decade, I was reminded and enlightened about why my students behave in both negative and positive ways. --Stacie Ward, Elementary Special Education Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, Boise, IDWhen Actions Speak Louder Than Words is a tremendous resource for families and professionals alike! The authors build a clear link between communication and behavior, emphasizing behavior as communication. Using case-based scenarios, they highlight the importance of building functional communication systems for all. Most importantly, they emphasize dignity and respect as the foundation for serving individuals with complex disabilities. --Dr. Christine Carnahan, Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OHWhen Actions Speak Louder Than Words is a great resource for both new and veteran teachers. It allows the new teacher and some veterans to understand why students behave the way that they do and how to respond. As a teacher of special education for over a decade, I was reminded and enlightened about why my students behave in both negative and positive ways. --Stacie Ward, Elementary Special Education Teacher, Lowell Elementary School, Boise, ID