How the Special Needs Brain Learns

By David A. Sousa and David A Sousa

Book Overview

Leverage brain research to develop successful strategies for students with special needs

This second edition of the bestseller helps you turn the latest developments in neuroscience into practical classroom activities. Emphasizing lifelong independent learning, increased retention, and cognitive flexibility, this revision offers a practical framework for identifying, accommodating, and motivating students with special needs. The author offers references to more than 230 new scientific studies, targeted information on Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI), and assistance for working with common learning challenges such as:

ADHD and ADD Speech, reading, writing, and math disabilities Emotional and behavioral disorders Autism spectrum disorders

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412949874
• ISBN13: 9781412949873
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Book!

I have been a special education teacher for 10 years and I found this book incredible informative and full of practical information. Highly recommended!

Very Helpful Guide

As a high school teacher with several special education students in my classes, I found this book to be extremely informative. Written in plain language rather than a medical text, it helped me to understand better the problems these students face. The book contains numerous suggestions for activities and techniques that I have tried and they were very effective. I strongly recommend this book for any teacher (and parent)who deals with special needs children.

Wonderful Resource for Parents as well as Educators

I have two special needs children and have found this volume indispensable. The material is presented in a concise, clear manner. I cannot recommend it highly enough.