{"product_id":"different-speeds-and-different-needs-gary-barber-9781598571004","title":"Different Speeds and Different Needs: How to Teach Sports to Every Kid","description":"Involvement in sports can be an empowering and enriching experience for all children. But how can children with different learning needs and physical abilities break through barriers and stereotypes on the playing field to find acceptance and success? This comprehensive guide shows K-12 teachers and coaches how to establish, revamp, and sustain inclusive sports programs that benefit students with a wide range of special needs and challenges.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Drawing on the most current research and best practices in education and social-emotional development, this book empowers readers to recognize their students' unique strengths and challenges and provide appropriate encouragement and support. Teachers and coaches working in educational and community recreation settings will learn how to \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreate sports environments where all children thrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassess emotional and social competence to ensure that children are ready for sports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echange attitudes that inhibit participation or make a child feel excluded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epromote good sportsmanship to enhance character development of children with or without disabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse universal design principles to teach sports to people with different needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecome more effective coaches by following essential tips and examples and avoiding common coaching pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Each chapter ends with a 4-part checklist that helps readers immediately put the suggested strategies to use, and abundant illustrative examples and insightful quotes from children, parents, and coaches bring the book's powerful message to life.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With this positive, motivating book-written by an expert who's also the father of two children with autism--teachers and coaches will have the clear guidance they need to develop inclusive sports programs where all children join in the fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapters address many different needs and abilities: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephysical difficulties, coordination, and mobility challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADHD and other attention difficulties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebehavioral challenges and bullying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eautism spectrum disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourette syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evisual or hearing impairments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheight and weight challenges, obesity, and eating disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody image dissatisfaction and low self-esteem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanxiety, stress, and depression \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintellectual challenges, learning disabilities, and giftedness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gary Barber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598571001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598571004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2010 pg. 86\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gary Barber","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46384176169215,"sku":"9781598571004","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_322bb9e2-cb71-4681-b98a-16812e7aee4f.jpg?v=1733282946","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/different-speeds-and-different-needs-gary-barber-9781598571004","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}