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Books for Authors

The Elephant in the Room

 

 You have written a book, now what?

The Elephant in the Room is crafted to demystify the intricate labyrinth of independent publishing for indie authors, instilling a sense of reassurance and confidence. It strongly emphasizes the importance of your unique voice, providing straightforward tips and insights into the art of indie publication.

With this guidance, authors can confidently navigate the path to success, embracing technology, utilizing essential tools, and cultivating a distinctive author brand. This guide equips authors with the knowledge they need to flourish in an ever-changing and highly competitive market. 


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Selected Books for Teachers & Parents by Dr. Willis

Fill Your Backpack with Evidence Based Behavior Strategies

 

Have you ever wondered what to do when a child exhibits challenging behavior

at home or at school? How do we nurture children while still providing the structure

they need to grow and develop into socially and emotionally strong adults?

This book is packed full of strategies and activities that teach young children

how to manage their own behavior. In addition, tips are provided to help children

flourish in a world that is often confusing and chaotic for them.

Dr. Clarissa Willis has worked for over 30 years in the field of early childhood

and special education. She offers easy-to-implement ideas designed to help

teachers, parents, and caregivers. The book is available by clicking here.

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Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

 

When a three-year-old with autism falls on the floor kicking and screaming, what do you do?

How do you communicate with a child who looks away and flaps his hands?

Who can help if you suspect a child in your class has autism?


Preschool can be overwhelming for a child with autism. Autism affects how a child communicates, behaves, and relates to others. Teachers need to know what they can do to help children with autism reach their full potential. Teaching Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder is a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide to working with children who have autism. It explains the major characteristics associated with autism and helps teachers understand the ways children with autism relate to the world. Each chapter offers specific strategies for teachers to use, including setting up a proactive preschool environment, helping children learn life skills, managing behavior, helping children with autism communicate, encouraging children with autism to play, helping them to get along with others, and working with families. Teaching Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder helps teachers connect with all children in meaningful ways, allowing children with autism to learn and grow Teaching Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder is a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide to working with children who have autism.

This book is available at http://www.gryphonhouse.com/ 

Inclusive Literacy Lessons

Inclusive Literacy Lessons

Best-selling, award-winning authors Pam Schiller and Clarissa Willis have teamed up to create this collection of 100 literacy lessons, designed to introduce children ages 3-6 to a variety of literacy concepts and build important literacy skills. Each of these simple, fun lessons offers adaptations for children with special needs, including:

  • Visual impairments
  • Hearing impairments
  • Cognitive challenges
  • Motor delays
  • Speech/language delays
  • Emotional/behavior issues

The first page of each two-page lesson features a learning objective, a literacy activity, extension activities, a daily reflection, and vocabulary. The second page has adaptations specific to the literacy lesson for children with special needs.

A great grab-and-use book for preschool teachers!

This book is available at http://www.gryphonhouse.com/ 

Strategies for Children with SPecial NEeds

Guidelines & Strategies for Children with Special Needs

This book provides general information about inclusive settings as well as specific strategies for working with all types of young children with developmental delays. This book is available at  http://www.frogstreetpress.com/ 

Reach Dr. Willis at: Clarissa@ Clarissawillis.com

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