"... handy survival guide, equally useful for the brand-new paraprofessional or the 20- year classroom veteran. Packed with friendly guidance, practical tips, and relatable first- person stories, this book reveals the best ways to provide effective, respectful services to students in inclusive classrooms. Causton-Theoharis, a teacher, professor, and educational consultant with more than 10 years of experience as a paraprofessional instructor, knows exactly how to help readers stop feeling overwhelmed so they can start making a difference. She answers all the urgent questions paraprofessionals have as they navigate their complex job in the inclusive classroom, showing readers how to: provide skillful and subtle support to students while encouraging their independence resolve challenging behavior in gentle and positive ways ; find students' strengths and match support practices to them ; fade their support ; make informed decisions about content-specific accommodations, modifications, and adaptations ; presume competence and keep expectations high ; facilitate peer supports and friendships ; partner with teachers, SLPs, psychologists, families, and other members of the educational team relieve their own stress and avoid burnout. To help them master the daily ups and downs of the inclusive classroom, paraprofessionals will get ready-to-use practical content: tips for supporting students with specific disabilities, helpful question-and-answer sections, examples of successful problem-solving, a quick-guide to acronyms in education, easy ideas for improving teamwork, and more."