Book Review

Description

Assignment #2 Book Review
(20 points)
Due Week 3
Book Selection Approval Due Week 1
Working with individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) is never a “one size fits all” procedure. There are many aspects to assisting students and parents that are specific to particular situations. Students are to read one of the optional books (listed below) related to students with DD. This activity has two parts: (1) written report and (2) PowerPoint presentation
1. A written report including the following information:
A. A complete citation of the book in APA format (7th edition)
B. An overview and/or summary of the book in your own words (2 pages minimum) C. Your reaction/reflection of the book (3 pages minimum)
D. A description of how the information from this book will be/is helpful to your
work as an educator or parent (2 pages minimum).
2. A PowerPoint presentation including:
A. Titlepage(includingcitation)
B. A maximum of two slides for each section from your written report (i.e. overview/summary, reaction/reflection, and connection between the book and current classroom practices).
C. Presentations should be posted on the “Discussions” board under “Book Reviews.”
Book Review Selections (Select one or propose an alternative title for instructor approval):
Bailey, E. & Montgomery, R. W. (2012). The essential guide to Asperger’s syndrome: A parent’s completesourceofinformationandadviceonraisingachildwithAsperger’s. Pegin Group.
Duron, L (2013). Raising my rainbow: Adventure in raising a fabulous gender creative son. Crown Publishing.
Grandin, T. (2011). The way I see it: Personal look at autism and Asperger’s (2nd ed). Future Horizons
Hale, N. (2011). Down syndrome parenting 101: Must have advice for making life easier. Woodbine House.
Rogers, C. & Dolva, G. (2009). Karina has Down syndrome: One family’s account of the early years with a child who has special needs. Jessica Kingsley Publishing.

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Rogers, E. & Gowsell, R. (2014). Fetal alcohol syndrome spectrum disorder (understanding mental health). Crabtree Publishing Company.
Soper, L. & Sears, M. (2007). Gifts: Mothers reflect on how children with Down syndrome enrich their lives. Woodbine House.
Strull, K. (2014). Brielle and me: Our journey with cytomegalovirus and cerebral palsy. Fugue Publishing.
Or another book of your choice related to K-12 students with developmental disabilities, approved by your Instructor by the end of week two.