The Special Needs
SCHOOL
Survival Guide
Handbook for Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities & More!
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Cara Koscinski MOT, OTR/LThe Pocket Occupational Therapist |
The Special Needs SCHOOL Survival Guide:
Handbook for Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities & More!
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ISBN: 9781941765210
Dedication
To J and J:
Being your mom has taught and blessed me more than I could have ever imagined.
Most importantly, I now understand that anything is possible if you work hard enough and find joy in the situation.
“There will be haters, there will be doubters,
there will be non-believers
and then there will be YOU, proving them wrong.”
–Unknown
Contents
Chapter 1: IEP 101—What You Need to Know
Chapter 4: Fine Motor in the Classroom
Chapter 5: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 6: Sensory Processing Disorder in School
Chapter 7: Behavior and Transitions
Chapter 8: Attention Disorders and Organizing
Acknowledgments
A very special thank you to all of those students I’ve been blessed to work with. You have taught me to be creative and think outside of the box. I’ve learned something from EVERY one of you! Most importantly, I think of you all as children who needed a little help to unwrap your gifts.
This book would not have been possible without the support of my family. B, thank you for honoring my requests of quiet time, and indulging my constant passion for OT and writing. J and J, homeschooling has meant more to me than you’ll ever know. The time spent teaching you has been a true blessing!
Angie, I thank your for your advice with publishing and your kindness. I admire you and all of your contributions to our field.
To Marie, your constant support and enthusiasm for the field of OT has been contagious! You’re ALWAYS willing to endorse my work. I am blessed to know you.
Dad and Mom, you believed in me from the day I decided to become an OT. Even though I received a FULL scholarship to a university which did not have OT as a major; you provided me with a private and expensive education to fulfill my OT dreams. I’m forever grateful.
To my autism e-mail buddies, I love connecting and laughing with you! What a great group of ladies.
Last, but never least, is my sister. Kim, words escape me, and all I can say is that you’re my world!
I love you.
Introduction
As I raise my own children with special needs, I am always in search of publications that will give me a feeling of empowerment. It’s with that thought in mind that I write my own books. As The Pocket Occupational Therapist, it’s my desire to provide you with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information. Every book is meant to assist you not only to use techniques, but to understand the why behind them. Teaching the caregiver is my passion.
Parenting, teaching, and/or working with students who have special needs is a true gift. Please remember that every child develops at his own pace and one student should never be compared with another. Always consider the student’s developmental level; not his age level. Many students, even those without special needs, acquire skills at their own pace. We are all unique! Additionally, remember to work as a team for the benefit of the child.
Not everyone who teaches a child
