| NASET Q & A Corner Issue #68
Schizoprehnia
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has affected people throughout history. People with the disorder may hear voices other people don't hear. They may believe other people are reading their minds, controlling their thoughts, or plotting to harm them. This can terrify people with the illness and make them withdrawn or extremely agitated. People with schizophrenia may not make sense when they talk. They may sit for hours without moving or talking. Sometimes people with schizophrenia seem perfectly fine until they talk about what they are really thinking. Families and society are affected by schizophrenia too. Many people with schizophrenia have difficulty holding a job or caring for themselves, so they rely on others for help. Treatment helps relieve many symptoms of schizophrenia, but most people who have the disorder cope with symptoms throughout their lives. However, many people with schizophrenia can lead rewarding and meaningful lives in their communities. Researchers are developing more effective medications and using new research tools to understand the causes of schizophrenia. In the years to come, this work may help prevent and better treat the illness. This issue ofNASET'sQ & A Cornercomes from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and will focus on information pertaining to schizophrenia. To read or download this issue -Click here (login required)
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JOURNAL of the AMERICAN ACADEMY of SPECIAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS (JAASEP)
Spring- Summer 2014
Table of Contents
JAASEP Editorial Board of Reviewers
* Using E-Readers to Improve Reading for Students with Mild Disabilities Amy Camardese, M. Eileen Morelli, Yehuda Peled and Maile Kirkpatrick
* Importance of Quality of Life Issues: A Pilot Comparison of Teachers and Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Julie Ivey-Hatz and Karen Frederick
* Effects of Early Childhood Education on Children with Hearing Impairments in Special Schools in Kiambu, Murang'A and Nyeri Counties, Kenya Franciscah I. Wamocho and John Aluko Orodho
* Bringing ABA into Early Childhood Routines to Meet the Needs of Young Children with ASD Debra Leach, Ed.D.
* Perceptions of Pre-Service Teachers As They Relate to Professional Practice Emily Williams, Elissa Poel, Miguel Licona, Elsa Arroyos and Alma Meraz-Rodriguez
* Effectiveness of Transitional and Follow-Up Programmes to Community Integration of Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (YAWID) in Kiambu County, Kenya Margaret W. Makanya, Mary Runo and Violet Wawire
* Family Communication: Strategies for Building Effective Partnerships and Working Relationships Emily R. Shamash and Alyson M. Martin
* ADHD in Preschool: Approaches and Teacher Training Ajay Singh and Jane Squires
* Practitioners' Perceptions of Their Knowledge, Skills and Competencies in Online Teaching of Students with and without Disabilities Diana L. Greer, Sean J. Smith and James D. Basham
* Effects of Environmental and Instructional Factors on Student Motivation and Self-Directed Learning Anne D. Burkhalter
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