Simpson (special education, Sam Houston State U.) and Bakken (special education, Illinois State U.) provide a resource for teachers consisting of 26 chapters by occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, school nurses, audiologists, principals, transition and intervention specialists, and other professionals who explain their roles in collaboration to help educate students with disabilities at all levels of schooling, including college. They discuss the components of collaboration, effective communication, and working with families; how they communicate with teachers and parents; and their specific expertise and functions in inclusive classrooms. There is no index. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This practical resource for teachers, professionals, and parents addresses collaboration, effective communication, and how to work with families. Information also is included on the many different professionals involved in the education of students with disabilities such as occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, intervention specialists, and more. Each chapter is written by actual professionals in that area and addresses roles and responsibilities of the authors' job, how they communicate with teachers and parents, and the direct services they provide to students and teachers. With a focus on how everyone must work together to meet student needs, this is an essential text for special education professionals.
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