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Special Education Special Education IEPs and Forms Lesson Plans Behavior Management From Jerry Webster, your Guide to Special Education I just picked up a copy of Boy Alone by Karl Taro Greenfeld. I read it front to back non-stop. Karl Greenfeld tells the story of his family's challenges of dealing with Noah, his younger brother with fairly severe autism. Not a happy read, it still is significant in its honesty and straightforwardness. Thank You, Karl Taro Greenfeld I just finished reading and reviewing Boy Alone, a memoir by Karl Taro Greenfeld, the brother of Noah Greenfeld, who introduced much of the world to autism. This is a powerful story, but also a reminder of the importance of assistive communication as a means to build language. Boy Alone - a Review Here is the review. If you work with children with Autism, you need to purchase this book! See More About:  teacher resources  autism  book review What I Do - Data Collection I created some free forms for observing and collecting interval and duration data for behavior. Check them out: hopefully they'll help make your data collection easier. Inclusion, Not Integration Well, it looks like Mr. Fancy Pants (that's me) has the wind up his shorts. This is probably not "About.com" style, but my editor just had her position eliminated, so... Read more Special Education Ads Special Education School Lesson Plans Student Behavior Story Books Children Reading Strategies Featured Articles Literacy - Reading and Writing Strategies for LD Students Individual Education Plan Inclusion - Best Practices and Strategies to Maximize Student Success Technology in the Classroom Worksheets for Sound Symbol, Alphabet, Phonics Mathematics for Special Education   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Jerry Webster Special Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Special Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How to Write an IEP Dealing With Problem Behaviors Special Education Careers Assessment for Special Education Reading Strategies for Students with LD Advertisement