BOOKS - SPECIAL EDUCATION AND 2E

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition by Peter Wright, Esq. - The ultimate book about special education law with the complete text of the IDEA 2004 laws and regulations.

Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition by Peter Wright, Esq. - A very easy to read and practical book for parents about becoming an effective advocate for your child's special education.

Wrightslaw: All About IEPs by Peter Wright, Esq. - As the name suggests, a comprehensive guide to IEPS. It has both practical tips and the law to back them up.

The NOLO Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child by attorney Lawrence Siegel - Sort of combines the information from the three Wrightslaw books into one guide. I really liked the sample letters and organizational guides in this book. Personally, I would suggest having all of these books in your library.

The ASD Nest Model: A Framework for Inclusive Education for Higher Functioning Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Shirley Cohen, Ph.D and Lauren Hough, MsEd - Explains the evidence-based Nest model of educating higher functioning students with ASDs, which uses appropriate supports and placement to foster a positive educational experience. The Nest model is a highly regarded program used in New York City Public Schools that provides an educational option for those students who are "in the middle" - those who struggle in a typical mainstream classroom, but for whom a separate setting classroom is not appropriate either.

The Mislabeled Child: Looking Beyond Behavior to Find the True Sources and Solutions for Children's Learning Challenges by Brock and Fernette Eide - A very interesting book about learning challenges and 2E (twice exceptional) education. It covers how learning is affected by autism, sensory processing disorder, auditory processing disorders, dysgraphia, and more. This book is unique in that it also addresses giftedness as a type of learning challenge and explores how it can co-exist with Asperger's.

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