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Reading

Reading Fluency Norms from Hasbrouck and Tindal for grade 1 to 8 (2006).
Available download link; http://tinyurl.com/d7vcxd

Original framework and printable download at:
http://www.readnaturally.com/howto/orftable.htm
Or direct download the pdf at: http://tinyurl.com/cywqt8

Explanation of screening, diagnosing and progress monitoring reading issues using 'ORF' (Oral Reading Fluency).
at http://www.readingrockets.org/article/11200

Hasbrouck, J. (2006). For Students Who Are Not Yet Fluent, Silent Reading Is Not the Best Use of Classroom Time. American Educator, Summer 2006, 30(2).
Full article is available at: http://tinyurl.com/cpl756

Info from Read Naturally on using ORF benchmarks to measure Fluency and great links:
http://www.readnaturally.com/howto/orftable.htm


EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

The National Standards Report (Jan 2010) NEW!
Download free full report, conclusions or just the summary. Order the book.

What is 'Best Practice' for addressing issues of Autism, and a list of credible organizations who support it (ABA). [html] [pdf]

The National Academy of Science- Educating Children with Autism (2001)
Read online, download the PDF or order the book. This is evidence-based interventions. Not only'best practice', but what is effective.


Processing and Memory

Technical Paper for Audiologists on Auditory Processing Disorder from FL Dept of Ed. (PDF)


Emotions and Anxiety
Understanding what is and is not Emotional Disturbance (html)

 

 
 

 

 



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