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How the Special Needs Brain Learns
How the Special Needs Brain Learns
paperback
Published:
12 December, 2006
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781412949873 |
| ISBN10 | 1412949874 |
| Number Of Pages | 248 |
| Item Weight | 588 g |
| Product Dimensions | 213 x 15 x 277 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Corwin Press |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Second Edition |
Media Reviews
Given current inclusive practices and our emphasis on reaching all students, Sousa arms us with current brain research to support the kinds of instruction and accommodations that we need to provide students in schools today.
Presents a highly readable overview of a variety of special needs accompanied by practical information about how to address those needs. Makes the relationship between the special need and the brain clear and understandable for the lay reader. -- Lois A. Fisch, Associate Professor, Director of Education and Director of the Institute for Excellence in Education
A well-written, practical guide for parents and practitioners working with children with additional needs, providing a comprehensive overview of the field and rooted in a desire to facilitate effective support and to enable children to fulfill their potential. -- SEN Magazine, United Kingdom
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Author's Bio
David A. Sousa, EdD, is an international consultant in educational neuroscience and author of more than a dozen books that translate brain research into strategies for improving learning. He has presented to more than 200,000 educators across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. He has taught high school chemistry and served in administrative positions, including superintendent of schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University. Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published dozens of articles in leading journals. His books have been published in French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, and several other languages. He is past president of the National Staff Development Council (now Learning Forward) and has received honorary degrees and awards for his commitment to research, professional development, and science education. He has appeared on NBC's Today Show and National Public Radio to discuss his work with schools using brain research.