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Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism: A Practitioner's Guide to Parent Training and a Manual for Parents
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Ingersoll, Brooke; Dvortcsak, Anna – Guilford Publications, 2009
This two-book package + DVD presents a parent training approach that is accessible, evidence based, and highly practical. Grounded in developmental and behavioral research, the "Practitioner's" Guide provides step-by-step guidelines for conducting parent training individually or in groups. It takes proven techniques for promoting the…
Descriptors: Autism, Training, Communication Skills, Guides
Parents and Schools: From Visitors to Partners. NEA School Restructuring Series.
Burns, Rebecca Crawford, Ed. – 1993
Built on the experiences of educators and parents who have put research into practice to improve children's learning, this book focuses on the interdependence of educators and parents and their partnership of support for children. The first chapter, "Parent Involvement: Promises, Problems, and Solutions" (Rebecca Crawford Burns), provides a review…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship
Home Is Where the Science Is.
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Williams-Norton, Mary; And Others – Science and Children, 1990
Described is a program which encouraged parents to become involved with their children in a science program at home. Discussed are the activities and organization of the program. A list of resources is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Home Programs
First Teachers: A Family Literacy Handbook for Parents, Policy-Makers, and Literacy Providers.
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, Washington, DC. – 1989
This handbook presents annotated "snapshots" of 10 innovative family literacy programs, almost all of which were begun by an individual with a vision of a new way to solve a demanding educational problem. Profiles depict, in terms of background, characteristics, evidence of success, and advice to policymakers and practitioners, the: (1)…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Educational Innovation, Educational Needs, Educational Policy
Parents-as-Partners.
Shuttleworth, Dale – Education Canada, 1986
Describes a program to improve the reading skills of primary and junior level students by encouraging parents to listen to their child reading at home for at least 20 minutes daily. Notes program results including improved reading development, better home-school relationships, and increased circulation for school and community libraries. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Elementary Education, Home Instruction, Home Programs
Homeschooling Almanac, 2002-2003: How To Start, What To Do, Where To Go, Who To Call, Web Sites, Products, Catalogs, Teaching Supplies, Support Groups, Conferences, and More! Prima Home Learning Library.
Leppert, Mary; Leppert, Michael – 2001
This almanac is intended for parents who are considering home schooling or who are already home schooling and want to expand and obtain more resources, and for non-home-schooling parents who want educational resources to supplement their child's education at home. Part 1 of the almanac presents background information into what home schooling is…
Descriptors: College Admission, Curriculum, Educational Practices, Educational Resources
The Early Childhood Model Parenting Program.
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. Div. of Compensatory, Urban, and Supplementary Programs. – 1983
Designed for teachers, administrators, and others involved in early childhood education, the guide presents a model for implementing parenting programs as part of early childhood education programs. Separate sections discuss the planning and implementation of a parenting program, the role of a parent coordinating council, utilizing volunteers,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Demonstration Programs, Early Childhood Education, Home Instruction