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ABCs of Emotional Behavioral Disorder  VIDEO
Every school has kids with emotional and behavioral disorders. They can be bright, engaging and fun but are also difficult, disruptive and taxing for teachers and classmates alike. The ABCs of Emotional Behavioral Disorder video outlines a best practice approach to successfully integrate elementary and middle school EBD students into the educational mainstream. The video features Bob Clasen, professor emeritus and Molly Kilkenny, special education teacher, as well as student portraits and family interviews. Segments include: Myths and misconceptions, searching for hidden strengths, Amanda’s story, instructional strategies, and role plays to de-escalate and resolve conflict. The profile of eleven year-old Amanda puts theory into practice. She is charming but lonely, hard-working but struggling with grades and aware of her challenges yet optimistic about the future. VHS or DVD, 35 minutes, 2004. DVD includes a PDF video workbook.

All About Autism VHS/DVD Package  VIDEO
Five popular Autism videos in one money-saving package! Includes Breakthroughs and One-on-One, as seen above, plus Asperger Syndrome which includes an in-depth interview with Dr. Tina Iyama, M.D., University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital. Iyama explains the symptoms, causes of and strategies for coping with Asperger Syndrome. The video also spotlights Andrew, a bright middle schooler with Asperger’s. He shows it’s possible to develop appropriate classroom skills and behaviors, while maintaining his unique personality. 17 min., CC, 2000. In Autism Spectrum Disorders, author Glenis Benson, Ph.D. presents her developmental perspective covering major issue areas: Cognitive style, diagnostic characteristics, communication skills and deficits, social behaviors, support strategies and challenging behaviors. 39 min., CC, 2001. Straight Talk About Autism features interviews with kids with autism and their parents. Program is divided into two sections: Childhood Issues and Adolescence. Key topics like communication deficits, splinter skills, social competency and hypersensitivities are discussed. Two VHS tapes, one DVD, 80 min., CC, 1999.

Assistive Technology Solutions  BOOK
Excellent assistance for writing goals and objectives regardless of your background. The first book analyzes K–3 curriculum standards, while the new companion book looks at 4–6 curriculum standards. Both books provide AT solutions and sample IEP goals, and cover a wide range of AT options, from digital talkers to slide-on pencil grips. Curriculum areas include reading, writing, written and oral composition, listening and speaking. By Sherry L. Purcell, Ph.D. and Debbie Grant, M.A. Book One, spiralbound, 325 pgs., 2002. Book Two, spiralbound, 325 pgs., 2004.

Attainment's WordWheel   WORDWHEEL
Wow! Make hundreds of words with the easy and fun to use WordWheel. Three wheels contain word beginnings, vowels and endings. Great tool for hands-on phonics instruction and as a spelling skill builder. Attainment’s WordWheel has two working sides, with side one being easier. Here students make words like spoon and cat. Side two presents more complicated consonant and vowel combinations to make words like pickle and brush. Design your own activities or try our suggestions. Students learn spelling rules, increase vocabulary and see phonics patterns in action. Made with durable, laminated card stock. Instructions included. Our unique design is so cool, you’ll want one for every student!

AT Video Series   VIDEO
New 3-video series ideal for training of teachers, therapists, parents, assistants and administrators. In Assistive Technology Assessment Made Easy, Penny Reed, Ph.D., describes the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) process to assess a student’s AT needs. Relevant forms are included on an accompanying CD. Assistive Technology is More than Computers emphasizes the importance of considering low tech tools and high tech devices. The AT Checklist on the CD offers a wide range of solutions for educational challenges. The IEP Team and AT Decisions shows how an IEP team uses WATI’s Decision Making process to make effective decisions about AT.

Breakthroughs BOOK & VIDEO
For instructors of children with autism, K-12.
A hands-on, how-to program featuring Karen Sewell, Autism Society of America’s “teacher of the year.” This comprehensive teacher’s manual covers math, reading, fine motor, self-help, vocational and social skills, as well as providing numerous lesson plan reproducibles. Includes an exhaustive listing of essential resources for classroom setup, lessons and activities.

Community Success CD-ROM  CD-ROM
Community Success CD presents step-by-step instructions in community activities and the social skills needed for each activity. Realistic illustrations, instructive auditory cues and easy use gives students the opportunity to rehearse skills before they go out. Social skills picture both “good” and “not so good” behaviors. The 45 activities are organized by category: Shopping, transportation, eating out, important places and appointments. Activities range from basic (using restrooms) to complex (grocery shopping). Create an activity sequence to reflect an actual outing, or have students “explore” on their own. Print colorful illustrations of social skills and instructional steps for classroom use or as community cues.

Computers At Work  CD-ROM
Vocational software that’s ideal for long term training of school to work students. Focuses on actual computer skills that prepare users for office jobs. Computers at Work, which includes Data Entry and Order Processing, challenges students to work independently for an hour or more while learning real office procedures. As skills improve, users progress from simple tasks to jobs common in today’s workplace: Entering orders, checking inventories and determining payment methods.

Conversation Skills   BOOK
Nondisabled workers usually lose their jobs because of character issues, but workers with developmental disabilities often lose them because of poor conversation skills and the subsequent isolation from coworkers that results.  Conversation Skills, authored by speech and language therapist Marilyn Banks, covers the gamut of basic and essential communication skills and helps young people enjoy successful job experiences and fulfilling, independent lives.

CoTeaching Students with Autism BOOK
A fresh and innovative model for successful inclusion of K–5 students with autism. Authors Judi Kinney and Debbie Fischer detail their experiences and innovations in actual classrooms: Constant curriculum adaptations, inclusionary activities, discipline, pull-out issues and more. Includes numerous reproducibles to implement their ideas in your classroom.

Edmark Reading Print Programs  PRINT PROGRAM
Teaches 150 words gleaned from the Dolch Word List and introduces “s,” “ed,” and “ing” endings. The program has 227 step-by-step lessons that will take you and your students through an entire school year. Upon completion, students will read at a first grade level. Instructional formats include: Top to bottom and left to right reading; pairing spoken to written words; matching words and sentences to pictures; reading simple sentences.

Edmark Reading Software  CD-ROM
Are your students having trouble learning to read with the standard phonics approach? Do you need a step-by-step program for those with developmental disabilities? If so, Edmark’s Reading Program on Win/Mac CD is what you’re looking for! Students learn to recognize whole words, match them to pictures and read them in sentences following structured lessons. This proven program has two levels and teaches recognition and comprehension of 350 commonly used words. Students learn at a comfortable pace and experience success right away.

Elements of Successful Teaching   BOOK
Criticism of our schools may be at an all-time high! One common complaint is that the objectives of education need to be more precisely defined. Dr. Barbara Bateman provides a research-based strategy that defines classroom “best practices” in a concise and practical text. Teachers begin by establishing an objective, then organize content through task analyses. Then teachers do what they do best—teach. The effectiveness of instruction is evaluated and either the objective is attained (rejoice) or you teach again (recycle). The book takes a discerning look at the impact of IDEA and NCLB in everyday teaching. Dr. Bateman believes that this technique can positively refocus educators in terms of what they teach and how they teach it. Softbound, 105 pgs., 2003

Getting Real Program   BOOK
Getting Real Program is a comprehensive academic curriculum for students with cognitive disabilities, grades 7 — adult. The pre-test, instruction and post-test sequence is ideal for IEP success. The 120 daily worksheets are linked to the tests and provide long-term relevant instruction in language arts, math and life skills. Developed by Debbie Semple and Shelia Lechler and implemented in their classroom for 15 years, the program emphasizes functional skills that can be used everyday, like money, time, survival words, check writing, following a calendar and dozens more. Worksheets and tests can be photocopied or printed from the CD-ROM. Spiralbound book, 325 pgs., includes a Win/Mac CD with printable PDF, 2004.

Grocery Words CD   CD-ROM
This all new 3-CD program presents over 250 Grocery Words in vivid photographs. Words are divided into eleven categories: Beverages, Health and Beauty, Produce, Frozen Foods, Shelf Products, Meats, Bakery, Dairy, Desserts/Snacks, Household and Shopping Terms. Build understanding of basic grocery store words including favorites like fruit cocktail, milk and pot pie, and newer items like mango, papaya and ramen noodles! Use the Shopping List Generator to help non-readers shop more independently. Create lists with clear illustrations to make shopping easier for everyone! Video clips with live action show products in context. Students also learn how products are prepared and used and why you buy them.

IEP Videos  VIDEO
A well-rounded, two-video collection addressing IEP issues for teachers, parents and support staff. Includes IEP Success, Andrew’s Plan and Emerging Issues in Special Education in VHS format. IEP Success shows you how to understand, write and implement IEPs in compliance with IDEA. Features special educator Dr. Barbara Bateman. Video, 30 min., CC, 2000.

Implementing Ongoing Transition Plans for the IEP  BOOK
This unique and exciting text uses a student-driven approach to fulfill IDEA mandates. Pat McPartland, a special educator with twenty years classroom experience, presents a concise yet comprehensive program for graduation-track special education students. It focuses on the seven areas mandated by IDEA: Functional assessment, daily living skills, post-school adult living, employment, community experiences, related services and instruction. Each area has a sequence of skills and behaviors written as objectives that teachers, parents and students review for inclusion in the IEP. A ready-to-go, yet easy to personalize pre-IEP assessment starts the process. A gem of a book for any secondary special education teacher or administrator. Spiralbound, 132 pgs., 2004.

Job Coaching Strategies   VIDEO
Job Coaching Strategies is a concise, goal oriented staff development program. The manual and video follow the chronology of a successful job placement—from getting to know your client to maintaining employer relations. The manual features real-life examples to illustrate techniques and strategies, and provides useful forms like functional assessments and work site analysis. The video focuses on the successful supportive employment of Nick, a young man with multiple disabilities. Interviews with his parents, job coach and employer reinforce concepts discussed in the manual. Author Steve Tenpas has fifteen years experience teaching job coaches.

Job Search Curriculum   CD-ROM & BOOK
Use JobWeb Win/Mac CD to get valuable vocational information by exploring 30 simulated Web sites using your Internet browser. Exploration is guided by structured activities like: Job vocabulary search, company background investigation, submitting interest in a job via email and printing job applications.
The Job Ads & Career Paths book focuses on the work application process for jobs commonly found in local newspapers. Includes 150 student worksheets that can be photocopied or printed from PDFs. Worksheets cover job comparisons, interest matching and “finding the details.” By Ellen McPeek Glisan. Book, spiralbound, 233 pgs. with printable PDFs on a Win/Mac CD.

KidTips   CD-ROM
KidTips provides strategies for students with learning disabilities in grades 3–8 with 256 simple study tips to help them succeed. All tips are authored and field-tested by actual students and organized in nine areas: Math, reading, writing, organization, homework, memory, studying, test taking and project completion. This classroom-based program is authored by learning differences instructor Kathy Young. Improves grades, confidence levels and feelings about school.Spiralbound, 145 pgs., includes Win/Mac CD with printable PDF, 2003.

Language Builder Picture Cards  CARDS
A set of 350 beautifully photographed flashcards focusing on everyday objects. Professionals, parents, and educators use cards to teach a variety of fundamental language skills. Experts provided guidance concerning content and format, with each image familiar and appealing. Designed to teach receptive language (“show me,” “give me”), expressive language (“tell me”), matching identical items, matching similar items and sorting by category. Each 31/2” x 5” card is in horizontal format, numbered and titled for consistent tracking and easy filing.

Learn About Life Curriculum  BOOK
For secondary students with low or no reading skills.
Learn About Life is an illustrated sexual education and social skills program. With candid graphics and simple text, it helps low level readers understand important sexual issues. The instructor’s guide has six chapters: Your Body, My Body, Being a Woman, Being a Man, Having a Baby, Be Safe and Relationships. Each chapter provides up to eight lessons, 40 in all. Lessons detail objectives and teaching suggestions. Student resources feature six laminated, full-color booklets. All concepts are clearly illustrated. Cover-up stickers let you edit material.

Managing Threatening Confrontations   VIDEO
This dynamic video presents Paul White’s five-stage framework for managing escalating behaviors, using situational re-enactments that include actors with developmental disabilities. Helps teachers and classroom assistants understand and manage escalating behaviors. Great for staff inservice training. Includes video guide with reproducible handout. DVD or video, 25 min., 2004.

Money Books  BOOK
Ideal for community-based or classroom instruction, these laminated money cues have full-color images of coins and bills to make money identification easy.  Coin Flip shows coin combinations with actual size coins so users can match to sample.  Ten Dollar Book shows bill combination up to a ten dollar purchase and when users should expect change back.  Coin Book Cue is a pocket-sized cue that shows coin combinations for buss fare, pay phones, coin-op machines or other small purchases.

Natural Lifestyle Learning CD-ROM
Author Dr. David Feldman states that Natural Lifestyle Learning is learning age-appropriate skills in natural environments using real materials through systematic instruction. It’s an alternative to full inclusion, especially for students in middle and secondary school. Books focus on three areas of everyday life: Personal, leisure and work. This set includes Natural Lifestyle Learning textbook, which provides the philosophy of the model, plus an Applications book with many ready-to-use tools.

No Body's Perfect CD   CD-ROM
Discover that accepting differences is an essential part of growing up. No Body’s Perfect is upbeat and promotes inclusion and acceptance, offering interviews with three kids. Tristan is deaf, Olivia has a visual impairment and Emily lost a leg in a farm accident. We learn about their disabilities and how they cope. Viewers are introduced to signing, prosthetics, assistive technology and braille. The No Body’s Perfect CD offers interactive visuals and text fostering individual student exploration. “Movies” are closed captioned and provided in “high” and “standard” quality for optimal performance on your computer.

Occupation Picture Cards  CARDS
A set of 115 beautifully photographed flashcards focusing on real people doing real jobs. These photographs show males and females working in today’s most recognizable occupations from Artist to Zoo Keeper. Great for language instruction, community helper identification and story telling. Each 31/2” x 5” card is in horizontal format, numbered and titled for consistent tracking and easy filing.

One-on-One   BOOK & VIDEO
One-on-One is for those who teach non-compliant students with minimal skill repertories. Developed by Marilyn Chassman, it chronicles her five year effort to home school her aggressive, non-communicative child with autism. Over 30 step-by-step structured learning activities to recreate in your classroom. Covers dealing with aggression, record keeping, self-help, communication, fine/gross motor skills and sensory toleration.

Organizing your IEPs CD-ROM
As instructors you have become increasingly swamped with IEP-related paperwork in recent years, often putting you in the awkward situation of not having adequate time to do what you were hired to do—TEACH to the student's IEP. Author Shelley Peterman Schwarz and professional office organizer Nancy McKinney have collaborated on a book that will help you take back control of the IEP organizational process and will allow you to spend your primary time actually teaching to student IEPs. It includes sections on organizing your paperwork, collecting data, tracking annual IEPs and three-year reevaluations, and organizing an electronic file system. Includes a Win/Mac CD with a printable PDF that contains all the reproducibles in the book. Softbound, 98 pgs., 2005.

Personal Success CD-ROM  CD-ROM
Personal Success CD targets essential activities for personal care—both simple and challenging. Addresses 53 activities step-by-step, each with additional tips covering safety and convenience issues. Activities are organized into topics: Personal care for women, men, and either sex; dressing for success, women and men; and clothing care. Instructors can select a personalized list for each participant. Students review frequently performed activities at the computer. Organize them to reflect a naturally occurring sequence—washing hands, brushing teeth, flossing, mouthwash. Use printouts to rehearse activities or as take-home picture cues.

Picture Cues CD-ROM  CD-ROM
Five interactive programs help students perform everyday activities independently. Instructors sequence pictures and students review them at the computer. Or, print out pictures to use in actual activities. Features 450 picture cues, quality speech, personalized picture lists printouts and a choice between display and multiple choice presentations.

Playing a Role  CD-ROM
Ten chapters of scripted role plays and corresponding worksheets prepare transition students for the world of work. Carefully crafted role plays provide an effective and relevant means of teaching work-related social skills. Authors Gary Sigler and Darla Kay Fitzpatrick cover the essentials of vocational preparation: Career considerations; looking, applying and interviewing for a job; losing a job; vocational communications. Reproducible book, spiralbound, 344 pgs., Includes a Win/Mac PDF CD for printouts. 2000.

Positive Behavior Curriculum BOOK
This guide presents a comprehensive behavior curriculum that incorporates inclusive educational practices with conflict resolution, anger management, multicultural sensitivities and proactive social skills. Presents practical suggestions for curriculum adaptations, approaches for running cooperative learning activities, tips for setting up and managing inclusive classrooms and easy to administer worksheets.

Practical Strategies for High School Inclusion  BOOK
Author June Stride writes candidly about her career as a teacher and department head. She explains the who, why, how and the legal aspects of implementing inclusive programs. Practical guidelines, tips, surveys, do’s and don’ts and tips for teaching enhance this easy-to-read book.

Practical Strategies for Middle School Inclusion  BOOK
Author Eileen Bowers, an inclusion teacher for many years, shows how to put together an inclusive program that works for everyone involved, from the administration to the students. Dozens of easy-to-use suggestions on important topics like grading, coteaching and peer acceptance.

Ready, Set, Read!   BOOK
Ready, Set, Read! is a curriculum enrichment package that easily integrates into any existing reading program. The Ready, Set, Read! Teacher’s Guide details 38 sequenced skill-sets, using the Word Flip Book and WordMaker, plus original reproducibles as teaching materials. Skill-sets progress in difficulty, from letter recognition to reading subtle letter blends. Ongoing assessment reports help you document skill development. The spiralbound Word Flip Book introduces the basics. Students learn alphabet letters, blended sounds, and simple two-, three-, and four-letter words. WordMaker reinforces and expands upon the Word Flip. Includes five ring-bound card packs to arrange on a easel to create hundreds of words. Includes word beginnings, vowel blends, consonant and vowel word endings and common suffixes.

School to Work Videos   VIDEO
Everybody’s Working features success stories of five employees with disabilities: Larry took advantage of opportunities for advancement; Bob made innovations at the greenhouse; Maurice overcame skepticism to become a valued employee; Sue decided to pursue a new career. Each biography triggers discussion on important issues.

Show Me Spelling CD-ROM  CD-ROM
Show Me Spelling allows even the most struggling reader the opportunity to succeed at spelling. All 600 spelling words have corresponding speech with pictures. Appropriate for any age and a wide range of ability levels. Includes instruction and quiz modes.

Social Networks  VIDEO SET
The Social Networks Manual helps practitioners guide the intervention process. The Social Networks Inventory Booklet is used to collect information about communication partners and currents modes of expression The Social Networks Video/DVD presents interviews with leading experts as well as consumers and shows how individuals with complex communication needs broaden their “social network” of friends, acquaintances and people in the community (store clerks for example.) The DVD includes expanded interviews. Manual, spiralbound, 50 pgs., 203; 10 inventory booklets. By Sarah Blackstone, Ph.D. and Mary Hunt-Berg, Ph.D. Video or DVD, 25 min., 2003.

Social Skills at School CD-ROM  CD-ROM
Social Skills at School is a video-based program with five engaging stories featuring talented child actors. They grapple with common social situations seen every day in every school. Skills are shown step-by-step and further discussed by a narrator. Stories include: Charles Gets Teased, Dion Scores!, Kristi’s First Day, Shana and the Secret, and Tameka and the Bully. Provides a Book and Movie option for each story. The book option reinforces skills addressed in the movies. You can choose a talking selection which reads the text aloud. Movies are closed-captioned and based on Attainment’s award-winning Know the Code video.

Social Skills at Work CD  CD-ROM
Social Skills at Work features real-life workers with disabilities and their employers in on-the-job settings. It covers five valuable skill areas: Dress right, be on time, be friendly, be a team player and be ready to work. Provides a Book and Movie option for each skill area. Movies are closed-captioned and run about five minutes. They illustrate the relationship of good social skills and job performance. Books reinforce and expand the concepts in the movies.

Stepping Out Curriculum   BOOK
Newly updated Stepping Out takes instruction out of the classroom and into the community. Students learn a balanced blend of skills—from shopping to banking to doing laundry—on planned, supervised outings. The curriculum sets lesson plans for 19 standard outings, plus additional personalized activities. A unique collection of 23 Stepping Out Cues help students perform activities without requiring prerequisite academic skills. The cues can be long-term adaptations or faded as skills develop. Dozens of structured classroom activities prepare students for community experiences. Assessments and parent involvement forms help advance community-based instruction goals in the IEP. Print out extra cues and supplemental material from the CD-ROM. Spiralbound book, 285 pgs., includes a Win/Mac CD with printable PDF of cues plus supplemental materials, 2004. Two sets of Stepping Out Cues.

Success Books    BOOK
An illustrated encyclopedia showing commonplace community activities step-by-step and the social skills needed for the activities. Gives students a chance to review outings, like shopping at a department store, using restrooms, crossing streets. Covers 60 activities with 1600 reproducible illustrations. Activities are organized by category: At home, shopping, eating out, appointments, going places and money matters. Includes an assessment component. 177 pgs., spiralbound, 1997.

Supported Employment Books   BOOK SET
Off to Work helps you prepare people with disabilities to succeed at competitive or supported employment. Covers finding a job, job placement, keeping a job, job training, and advocacy. Dozens of reproducible forms are included. Focuses on neurological disabilities. 258 pgs., 1996. By Drs. Paul Wehman and Pamela Sherron.

Survival Signs and Words CD  CD-ROM
The most basic program at a great price! The 60 words/signs in this introductory program cover the basics of community survival from Bus Stop and Don’t Walk to Toilet and Wet Paint!

Survival Signs Set!   CARDS
These flash cards help students recognize and understand 75 common signs, symbols and words.  One side shows an illustrated sign, the other describes it and where you might find it - like an elevator or doorway.  The 3"x6" cards are ideal for individual or small group activity.  Includes 75 flash cards with storage box.

Teaching Self-Discipline  BOOK
Lack of discipline is a common cause of ineffective instruction. Yet rarely is self-discipline taught in order to create an instructional atmosphere, one in which teacher and student are comfortable and productive. Author Dr. Dennis Knapcyzk, Indiana University, looks at classroom discipline as a curricular concern, comparable to teaching reading and math. In this book, he shows you how to present discipline to students by cueing them to performances by socially competent same age peers and incorporates discipline training into the general curriculum.

Teaching Social Competence  BOOK & VIDEO
This program provides social skill assessment and intervention strategies for staff working with children grades 1–6. Inadequate social skills not only make for unhappy and often lonely students, they have a measurable impact on academic achievement. The video profiles three kids who struggle in class because of social deficits, making suggestions for improving their grades and their lives. Useful and efficient for IEP planning. Video, 20 min., CC, 2001. Book, spiralbound, 196 pgs., 2001.

Toward Independence CD-ROM  CD-ROM
Picture Shopping Cues
make shopping easier by creating picture shopping lists from a bank of 288 food and non-food items. Students review lists before they shop. Spending Money lets students complete realistic money exercises and shop at a mall. Teachers can add denominations as skills progress. Looking for Community Words encourages students to explore eight neighborhoods by searching for assigned words. Let the computer compile a word list or customize for each student. WordWise Community combines text, pictures and speech in a functional vocabulary program. Students can record their pronunciations and compare them to the computer’s. Community Success Outings has 10 activities that everyone needs to know like grocery shopping and dining in a fast-food restaurant. Activities are shown step-by-step and include corresponding social skills.

Understanding My Learning Differences   BOOK
Students grades 4—5 with learning differences.
During years of teaching elementary students with learning disabilities, author Susan McMurchie developed a program to help them build awareness of their learning differences. Her program provided students in grades 4-5 with strategies to cope with and overcome differences before they transitioned to middle school. Understanding My LD has 23 topics divided into 5 sections: LD Awareness, Coping Skills, Self-help Skills, Study Skills and Road to Success. Each topic includes a lesson plan, reproducibles and desired outcomes.

WordWise Cards  CARDS
Print version of the WordWise CD. This picture-based language program teaches functional vocabulary to struggling readers of any age. Includes 588 laminated picture cards (3” x 3.5”), instructions with numerical index and a spiral-bound book to hold and display selected cards. Categories are: Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, expressions and familiar places. Pictures and card number appear on the card front, text in English and Spanish on the back.

WordWise CD-ROM CD-ROM
WordWise combines pictures, words, speech and print features to form a comprehensive language enrichment package. A student records her voice and compares it to the computer’s for pronunciation training. Create an individual word list to build vocabulary. All 588 illustrations are realistic and appropriate for any age. Includes an instruction and multiple choice option. A new feature presents the written word with or without a picture. Touch screen and IntelliKeys compatible.

WordWise Program: Spanish and English  PROGRAM SET
WordWise CD-ROM is a multimedia assessment and teaching program. You determine the student word list, the extent of text and picture cues and select the language. Language Cards include 588 laminated picture cards (3" x 3 1/2"). Categories are: Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, expressions and familiar places. Card fronts have pictures, backs have text in English and Spanish. The Functional Literacy Workbook includes over 100 exercises that increase in difficulty, all reinforcing basic vocabulary with pictures and word exercises. The English and Spanish worksheets are reproducible. Master Cards Book provides the 588 illustrations from WordWise Cards as black-line masters, ideal for photocopying.

Writing with Symbols CD-ROM  CD-ROM
A powerful talking picture and word processing program with over 8,000 illustrations. Writing With Symbols allows you to type and have pictures quickly pop in to illustrate word meanings.

The program has three primary functions. First, it’s a teacher utility to create printed activities used for individual or small group instruction, including picture stories, student schedules or illustrated directions. Second, it helps students who aren’t text ready write picture-based compositions. The program also functions as a talking word processor for students who can use text. Some specific features include spell checking; adjustable picture and text size; 3,800 color and black and white Picture Communication Symbols; 4,000 black and white rebus symbols and the ability to import graphics or photos.



Individual Special Needs Books Sections

Education, Epilepsy, Family Planning/Management,
First Aid, and Healthcare

 
Developmental Disabilities, End of Life Issues, Grief


All special needs books by category below

Special Needs Books : Section 01
Bipolar Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Communication Disorders

       
  1,2,3 For You And Me

A lively illustrated book that aids in the educational development of toddlers and young children by giving examples of numbers and letters from 1 to 20
 
       
  ABC for You and Me 

A creative way to teach the alphabet to any youngster. It has a fun and exciting word to learn for every letter of the alphabet.
 
       
  Acquainted with The Night : A Parent’s Quest to Understand Depression and Bipolar Disorder in His Children

This book is about a powerful memoir of one man's struggle to deal with the adolescent depression and bipolar disorder of his son and his daughter. This authors' memoir is of a family stricken with the pain of depression and mania becomes a cathartic story that any reader can share, even as parents unlucky enough to be in similar position will find it of immeasurable practical value in their own struggles with the child-psychiatry establishment. 
 
       
  All About Adoption : How Families Are Made & How Kids Feel About It

This book is explores the what, how and why of adoption, as well as the many feelings kids can experience as they grow up. And, for parents, an extensive afterward discusses the unique practical and emotional dimensions of adoptive children and their families, with suggestions for answering the most challenging questions. 
 
       
  All Kinds of Friends, Even Green!

This is a beautiful story about friendship, despite difference. The artfully photographed book shows how a small disabled boy finds friendship with his classmates, family, teachers, and even class pets…like an iguana! 
 
       
  Allie Learns About Alzheimer's Disease

This touching story about a girl and her relationship with her grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease is an excellent way for parents to introduce such difficult topics such as family healthcare to their children.
 
       
  Alligator Sue

Whooshed from her daddy's porch by a hurricane, Sue finds herself dropped in a swamp and suddenly nose to nose with a big mother alligator! Mama Coco, however, is an no usual 'gator. She invites Sue to live with her family, and Sue does her best to act like an alligator as well. After a while, however, Sue finds herself with a tough questions: who am I, a 'gator or a girl? All readers who find themselves struggling to fit in at one time or another will enjoy watching Sue find an answer for herself. 
Ages: 5 to 8
 
       
  Always Kiss Me Good Night : Instructions On Raising The Perfect Parent

Instruction on raising the perfect parent as seen in the eyes of 147 children.

 
       
  An OT and SLP Team Approach : Sensory Communication Strategies that WORK 

This book offers practical advice and workable strategies to treat dysfunction in sensory integration and communication disorders through an integrated approach. Drawing on their extensive experience in developing and implementing effective treatment strategies in clinical, school, and family settings the authors demonstrate how their approach increased therapeutic effectiveness while maximizing the benefits of the available treatment resources. 
 
       
  Ask Me

What will you keep forever? Which story can you tell? What special thing can you do with your hands? These questions and more fill the pages of this artistic book. Each two page spread features a question on the left and a photograph or illustration on the right to stimulate creative conversations between children and adults (or between adults and adults!) Some questions are ordinary and some are surprising, but all of them are engaging and guaranteed to help readers get to know each other, and themselves, better. 
All Ages 
 
       
    Assessment and Treatment of Articulation and Phonological Disorders In Children

A thorough book that provides definitions and examinations of almost everything relating to communicative disorders relating to articulation and phonology. 
 
       
  Baby On The Way

When a family is expecting a new baby there are many changes that take place. This warm insightful book helps children and their parents joyously and lovingly prepare for the newest member of the family. 
 
       
  Becky the Brave : A Story About Epilepsy 

This is the beautiful story of a young girl with epilepsy who overcomes her fear of having a seizure at school and in public with the help of her sister and parents. 
 
       
  Bipolar Disorders : A Guide to Helping Children and Adolescents

When bipolar disorders emerge in youth the consequences can be severe. Understanding the difference in the illness for children and adolescents as compared to adults is key for concerned parents and professionals. This important book covers issues surrounding bipolar disorders from diagnosis, to medications, to insurance and education concerns. 
 
       
  Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet : How To Deal With Bullies

At one time or another, most of us have had to deal with teasing, people saying mean things about us, or others even trying to harm us. This is a story about Steve and how he, his parents and his teacher dealt with this age old issue with "The Plan" The Plan are lots of strategies for avoiding, defending against and disarming any kind of bully. Relative for ages 6-12. 
 
       
  Bobby Bear

Bobby Bear's day is the subject of this durable board book. Each page brings an experience with a new animal, and involves the child in a counting or sensory exercise. Thick pages and simple text make this book an easy way to have fun and learn.
 
       
  Can A Toucan Hoot Too?

This book is the first book in a series of early childhood books written by a speech-language pathologist and devoted specifically to phonemic awareness and language skills for early childhood through early elementary children. These stories are written with the intention of entertaining children while also teaching the concepts of phonemic awareness and language concepts for successful reading. It is excellent for parents as well as Head start teachers and speech/ language pathologist. 
 
       
  Cerebral Palsy; Third Edition

This new third edition is a concise and comprehensive examination of a cluster of developmental motor speech disorders that have come to be classified under cerebral palsy. Provides up to date coverage of clinical problems that are faced.
 
       
  Children With Cerebral Palsy Second Edition: A Parents’ Guide

Considered to be the first book that families should read , now completely updated. Provides comprehensive coverage of the concerns and issues central to giving children a head start on achieving independence and lead rewarding lives.
 
       
  Chris Gets Ear Tubes

Betty Pace Illustrated by Kathryn Hutton

A explanation of what happens before, during, and after the surgery in language a child can understand. It takes away the child's natural fear of the unknown
 
       
  Clinical Methods In Communication Disorders; Second Edition

This exciting book takes the mystery out of therapy by showing it as a lawful and logical interaction between the clinician and the client, regardless of the disorder type. A wide variety of clinical examples are discussed at every step.
 
       
  Clinical Research In Communicative Disorders : Principles And Strategies

A leading text on research methods in communicative disorders, this revised addition offers the most comprehensive coverage of the philosophy of science and the strategies and designs of research.
 
       
  Communication Disorders In Infants And Toddlers : Assessment And Intervention

Intended for communicative disorders specialists who are interested in serving the youngest group within the pediatric population. Can be used as clinical reference tool; guide to practical resources. Also information on teaming, referral, & collaboration.
 
       
  Developmental Apraxia Of Speech : Theory And Clinical Practice

An in depth explanation on the application of theories and remediation strategies for combatting Developmental Apraxia.
 
       
  Different Diagnosis In Speech-Language Pathology

Provides the tools necessary to face challenging diagnostic decisions when a patient has a speech related problem. A multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis is emphasized throughout the book.
 
       
  Ella Sarah Gets Dressed 

Ella Sarah is different from the rest of her family. When it comes to getting dressed, she has her own ideas. She doesn't want to wear the blue dress with matching socks that her mother suggests or the yellow t-shirt and white shorts that her father recommends, or even the overalls and boots that her sister tries to hand down. As this beautiful book shows, it's okay to look differnt; and Ella Sarah looks just like she should - like herself. 
Ages: 2 to 5 
 
       
  Freeing Your Child From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder : Step-by-Step Guidelines 

This powerful, practical program for parents of children and adolescents offers step-by-step guidelines to break the cycle of debilitating rituals, empowering the child to take back control, maximizing the child's recovery--whether on or off medication--and making sense of confusing symptoms. By understanding the causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder, parents can help their children break free of the disruptive and often bizarre symptoms that characterize this disorder. 
 
       
  Glasses, Glasses Oh What Do I See? 

A trip to the eye doctor can be a life-changing experience for a child with vision problems. In this lively story, the author recounts her own son’s journey from "blurries and squiggles" to a bright new day when "the first thing I saw was the smile on my Mom..." The story is written in simple verse and provides a child-friendly look at eye-exams. It is accompanied with bright, colorful illustrations. The author makes a case for early diagnosis and includes information about eye-care for children, statistics and web-references.
 
       
  Goldilocks And The Three Bears : Told In Signed English 

Provides children ages 3-8 all of the fun their parents had when they first read this classic fairy tale. Parents and children alike will treasure this book that makes a classic story fun and instructive at the same time in a completely new way.
 
       
    Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Mental Health; First Edition

This book provides a comprehensive overview of complementary and alternative therapy treatments in mental health, with information on their effectiveness and safety for specific patient populations and for use in treating specific disorders. This exhaustive manual provides information on therapies and the disorders for which those therapies are best used. 
 
       
  Handling The Young Child With Cerebral Palsy At Home; Third Edition

A practical manual for parents for children ages up to 5 years old. Explores parents' central role includes answers to many common questions often raised while providing practical suggestions for the handling of a child’s routine activities.
 
       
  Hands Are Not For Hitting

Hands are for playing music, greeting friends and giving hugs. They are for playing and helping. This straightforward book explains to children why people sometimes want to hit or be mean to others, and why this behavior is not okay. It tells about all the good things we can do with our hands and provides alternative ways to express anger and other bad feelings. A special section for adults at the end of the book gives further information and ideas. Designed to be read aloud. 

Ages: 2 to 6 
 
       
  Help Is On The Way : A Child’s Book About ADD

Written from a child's point of view, for children ages 5 to 9 and their parents to help them gain an overview of ADD and its effects. Not intended as a comprehensive text or guidebook.
 
       
  Helping Students Overcome Depression and Anxiety : A Practical Guide 

Depression, anxiety and other internalizing disorders can have severe and lasting consequences for children and adolescents. This unique book provides clear-cut strategies for addressing these problems creatively and effectively with students in grades K-12. This valuable resource for school psychologists, social workers, school counselors and mental health professionals cuts directly to the essential points: what internalizaing disorders are, how they can best be recognized and assessed and which specific interventions work. 
 
       
  Helping Your Teenager Beat Depression : A Problem-Solving Approach For Families 

This book presents a unique strategy that enables parents to become effective in the treatment of their child's depression. The authors, a psychiatrist and nurse, give parents specific, practical strategies developed during their years of treating teenagers and their families and learning that parents need concrete ways to help their child overcome depression. Whether their teen is withdrawn, sad, angry or anxious, parents can immediately begin to help their child and themselves by using the L.E.A.P. program, a problems-solving strategy based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, a widely-recognized and proven treatment. With the L.E.A.P. program the goal is to identify, empathize with, and change depressive behaviors and attitudes and improve the teen's outlook and responsiveness to the treatment. With a minimum commitment of 10-20 minutes a week substantial benefits can be achieved. 
 
       
  Howie Helps Himself

Designed to help the child with a disability and the sibling identify with some of the joys, stresses and strains of a disability.
 
       
  I Love You Just the Same

Little Bear has a hard time learning the survival skills his mother tries to teach him. He tries his best, but still has trouble chewing grass, catching fish and digging up roots. Despite his struggles, his mother loves him just the same. Little Bear discovers that, with his mother's encouragement and a little more time, he can learn everything he needs to know at his own pace. This simple and loving story will inspire parents and children alike, and remind us all how important it is to be loved. 
Ages: 2 to 6 
 
       
  I Want Your Moo : A Story For Children About Self-esteem

This book is designed to be read to and with children ages 4-8. It offers parents, teachers and counselors the chance to engage in an open discussion of the rarely discussed subject of self-acceptance and self-loathing.
 
       
  I'm Deaf And It's Okay

How this little boy copes with the frustrations of deafness at play and at home.
 
       
  In His Arms : Childrens's Prayers 

Beautiful children's prayers for all occasions including table grace, prayers for the sick and the poor, for Christmas and for Easter.

Long before I ever walked, Long before I ever talked, Jesus looked at me and smiled, 
And he claimed me for His child. Now I show my love in prayer, Thank You, Jesus, for Your Care. 
 
       
  Incredible Me!

"Nobody has my singular nose; nobody tips on my ten toes. Nobody wears a smile like this; nobody blows the kiss I kiss..." The girl in this book knows just how special she is because she knows that nobody else is just like her. We're all unique! This book will have readers grinning with glee at the spirited illustrations and playful poetry. Better yet, it will help teach children that they are special, too, and that they can say of themselves: "I'm the pearl in the oyster, the A to the Z. I'm the one, the only incredible ME!" 
Ages: 3 to 6 
 
       
  Introduction To Communicative Disorders; Second Edition

A clear and easy to understand presentation of the facts about communicative disorders. It contains poignant stories about people who have communicative disorders.
 
       
  Jenny Is Scared! : When Sad Things Happen in The World

This book is a gentle aid for helping kids cope with overwhelming events and translating the unspeakable into terms that can be understood. This book explores children's fears and reactions surrounding terrorism, war, and other violent events. The authors provide concrete suggestions for helping young children respond to violence and tragedies and offer families ideas for making the world a better place. 
 
       
  Josh's Smiley Faces

Josh is a little boy who sometimes gets angry. When he is angry or frustrated, he hits things or throws things or sometimes even hits his brother instead of using words to talk about what is upsetting him. To help him learn to control his feelings, Josh's mother makes a smiley-face chart. When Josh handles his anger well, he gets to fill in a smiley face, and when his chart is full he gets a special treat. The book explains this anger management approach to children, and a section in the back offers detailed information for parents. 
Ages: 3 to 6 
 
       
  Kevin Takes a Trip

This paper-over-board book stars a forthright fellow depicted in thin black line and pleasingly smudgy brushstrokes of rainbow colors. "-Publishers Weekly" Just in time for summer travels! Kevin Takes a Trip is one of four toddler milestone books offered by Belgian author, Slegers. All are available from EP!
Ages 1 to 3 

 
       
  Kids to the Rescue : First Aid Techniques for Kids

This simple first aid book helps kids think wisely in an emergency. Well illustrated and easy to understand, it describes accident situations that children are likely to find themselves in. The paramedic/teacher author team provides step-by-step directions for handling such common problems as cuts, bloody noses, stings, electric shock and burns. Kids to the Rescue opens with a note for parents explaining how children can practice the first aid techniques. It concludes with a first aid quiz and instructions on calling 9-1-1 and other emergency numbers. The back cover has an index so kids can easily find the page of instructions they need.
 
       
  Let's Start Finger-Painting

This activity book provides eight tubes of finger paint and all the accessories needed to create a masterpiece. Easy step-by-step instructions are provided in this durable hardcover book, as well as sample pages that make projects easier to complete. 
 
       
  Let's Talk About It: Extraordinary Friends

How do you get to know someone in a wheelchair? Is it okay to ask questions when you see someone who is different from you? Sometimes it's hard to know where to begin. But just because someone may not walk or talk the way you do, doesn't mean you can't be friends.
In his characteristically wise and gentle way, Mister Rogers challenges the stereotypes that often plague children with special needs and celebrates six children who are extraordinary friends. This book opens up a difficult subject to discussion. Once again, Rogers sends out a rallying cry that we are all special. The more we talk to each other the more we can understand and appreciate the extraordinary traits in each of us.
 
       
  Little Tree; Second Edition

This is a story of hope and inspiration for children with serious illness or injury. For parents, the book contains valuable guidance on its use as well as relazation exercises they may teach their children. An new to this Second Edition is a Note to Parents about children ans serious medical problems by the author. Age group appropriate for 4-8
 
       
  Manners I Care 

Every once in a while, a book comes along that redefines the possibilities for the publishing industry. MANNERS I. CARE is one such book. The first in a series of twelve innovative titles by entrepreneur and child advocate David Bruce, it is a whimsical adventure written and illustrated to help children who feel disconnected and isolated. These are the children for whom the disciplinary technique of “time out for acting out,” the modern day equivalent of standing in the corner for bad behavior, was invented.
 
       
  Marvelous Mouth Music : Songs For Speech Therapy And Beyond

An excellent use of folk music for the development of language skills. Helps to create an accelerated learning environment as well as teaching children skills to cope with oral disorders. Includes audio tape and book.
 
       
  Monsters in Your Bed… Monsters in Your Head 

In this book you will discover a magical story about a young girl, her adorable doggie with a rainbow tail, and their heartwarming adventure together. You'll want to read it again and again as the fanciful rhymes and irresistible illustrations beckon you back for more. This book teaches children that they have the power within themselves to solve many problems. This book is filled with great lessons and great fun! 
 
       
  Mood Swings

This book provides children a chance to communicate and an opportunity to learn. Pictures with facial expression help children learn about different feelings.
 
       
  Mr. Worry : A Story About OCD 

This is a book about a young boy that went beyond being neat and always worrying about things being straightened out in his room before he went to bed. Kevin's mind started to wonder even to the extent of thinking his mother was an alien which he knew wasn't possible, but still made him think about it. Until one day he told his mother about what he would do after she put him to bed and later Kevin's parents send him to a counselor and diagnosed him with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Research indicated that OCD is due to chemical imbalances in the brain, and a child with OCD is not crazy or seeking attention. Parents or an upsetting event do not cause OCD and discipline, coaxing, or ridicule will not cure it. This a great book to help parents and even children understand a little of what the mind of a young boy or girl may be going through if diagnosed with OCD. 
 
       
  My Buddy

Buddy is the best dog a boy could have. Fully illustrated, this book demonstrates the desires of the disabled to be independent.
 
       
  My Friend Isabelle 

A simple but charming story about two real-life friends, one who has special needs and one who doesn't. It introduces the idea of "difference" in a graceful and subtle way, giving the book broad appeal. In picture book format may be useful as an educational tool to help parents and teachers begin a conversation with young children about the benefits of tolerance and acceptance of people who are different from them. 
Ages: 2 to 6 
 
       
  My Friend with Autism

This book is and exceptional result of a parent's determination to help her special needs son fit in with his peers, and to foster tolerance and understanding among her son's friends and schoolmates. By helping others understand autism, she is able to encourage tolerance and a positive approach to classroom integration for special needs children. This book is a wonderful, positive way to provide young children and their parents with information about their friends who have autism spectrum disorder. 
 
       
  New Hope For People With Bipolar Disorder : Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide To The Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions

This book dispels the myths and fears surrounding bipolar disorder. It offers compassionate, practical, and immediate guidance for anyone affected by this disorder. Presented by known professionals are: Causes, symptoms, and patterns of bipolar disorder; new medications; latest psychiatric findings; cutting edge treatment models and much more.
 
       
  Night Light : A Story For Children Afraid Of The Dark

A creative story that taps the inner resources we use to calm our fears. Uses imagination to change images of fear to images of interest, fun, and comfort through a tiny creature, Kalispel.
 
       
  Nursery Rhymes From Mother Goose : Told In Signed English

More than a dozen favorite rhymes illustrated with full color paintings accompanied by 389 drawings showing verses in signed English. Designed to help young readers strengthen their language skills.
 
       
  Of Mice And Aliens : An Asperger Adventure

Ben, recently diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, and his friend Andy uncover an alien spaceship that crash landed in their backyard. With Ben trying to cope with his disorder, and the alien trying to cope with life on earth, adventure ensues.
 
       
  On Being Sarah

Sarah has the same wishes any girl has: meet people, make friends, see the world. An excellent story about a girl overcoming her disability, cerebral palsy, and the friends she makes along the way.
 
       
  Patrick Learns About Parkinson's Disease

This is the touching story of a boy and his elderly friend, Mr. Jennings, who has Parkinson's Disease. The boy learns about the disease and in so doing, the reader does as well. 
 
       
  Paul and Sebastian 

Paul lives in a green trailer with blue curtains and Sebastian lives in a blue apartment with green curtains. Though their mothers think they're too different to play together, the boys learn otherwise, and eventually teach their mothers the same lesson. Differences become negligible in this story of two boys, teaching children that having different lifestyles shouldn't prevent people from being friends. 
 
       
  Phonemic Awareness in Young Children : A Classroom Curriculum 

Brimming with fun, adaptable activities and games, this supplemental language and reading curriculum complements any prereading program. Preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade teachers can use these engaging activities in any classroom-general, bilingual, inclusive, or special education. All children benefit, because the curriculum accommodates individualized learning and teaching styles. 
 
       
  Playing to Learn

This new book details fun and simple activities that help children develop learning skills. Chapters explain activities for every occurrence in a child's life. It consists of simple illustrations and a section of recommended aids to parental understanding.
 
       
  Recovering from Depression : A Workbook for Teens, Revised Edition

With suicide as the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 24, school administrators, guidance counselors, and psychologists must understand — and know how to address — adolescent depression. This workbook is the lifeline they need! Counselors can use it in their work with teens, who will use the surveys, checklists, practical tips, fill-in-the-blanks, and brainstorming activities to recognize depression in themselves, learn what they can do to feel better, and build a safety plan to stay well. And all education professionals can work through the book to increase their knowledge of the symptoms, causes, treatments, and effects of depression. Recovering from depression is possible and this interactive workbook guides and supports both teens and the professionals who help them on the journey.
 
       
  Rising Above the Storm Clouds : What It’s Like To Forgive 

This is a book about a imaginary journey through the landscape of forgiveness, and what it's like to forgive, and discover that forgiveness can feel good to the forgiver, perhaps even more than the forgiven. This helps guide parents in helping their children learn how and why to forgive. 
 
       
  Russell Is Extra Special : A Book About Autism For Children

Written to help the most important people, children, learn about autism by a father of an autistic child who is also a physician.
 
       
  Searching The Noonday Trail : The Gun Lake Adventure Series Book 4

The first day at a new school proves to be challenging. But will it be as adventuresome as the summer was? Johnnie Jacobson is not too sure. But a secret football play and a field trip to where Chief Noonday and the Ottawa tribe used to live put Johnnie and his Gun Lake friends hot on the trail of another exciting adventure. 
 
       
  Sillwee Wobbert, Diabetes and Jose at School and Play 

This book is a heart-warming adventure of children playing together and learning that they are all special in different ways. Jose shows his friends that he can run and play baseball, and that eating well and being fit help him with his diabetes. Bright, colorful illustrations and Sillwee Wobbert's fun antics help to make this story unforgettable.
 
       
  Social Skills Story Books

These compact, lightweight board books provide children with practical information and pictures of real people that explain good behavior during family outings. Each book provides explanations of what parents will be doing and what children can do to help. The complete set includes: Going to the Doctor, Going to the Grocery Store, Going to the Dentist.
 
       
  Sosu's Call 

When a sudden storm threatens to flood his village, only Sosu can save the young and the old from rising waters. But what can a boy whose legs don't work do? Find out in this touching story of empowerment and overcoming limitations. 
 
       
  Special People, Special Ways

This book presents a positive image of persons with disabilities using a delightful rhyme and rich watercolor illustrations. It shares the message that even though each of us may have something different about us, we share many commonalties.
 
       
  Story Stretchers for Infants, Toddlers and Twos

A "story stretcher" is a teaching concept that works directly with the ideas presented in a specific book. This resource gives information on specific books, and then provides 3 or 4 "stretchers". All information is organized by book and accompanied by material lists and simple diagrams.
 
       
  Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications For Kids; 
Revised Edition 


In this revised edition of this bestselling guide, Dr. Wilens helps you truly understand your doctor's recommendations and make informed decisions about what's right for your child. Deciding whether to give your child medication for an emotional or behavioral problem may be the toughest choice you'll ever face and in this book Dr. Wilens is uniquely suited to answer parents' most frequently asked questions.
 
       
  Straight Talk About Your Child's Mental Health : What to Do When Something Seems Wrong 

Health care for children usually means check ups and growth curves, vaccinations and the occasional antibiotic. But what do you do when the "bug" is sadness that won't go away…when you child gets so worried and tense they can't sleep at night…or when high spirits cross over the line to problem behavior? This compassionate book provides expert guidance and practical tools for taking good care your child's psychological health. 
 
       
    Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder : Innovative Parenting and Counseling Techniques for Helping Children with Bipolar Disorder and the Conditions That May Occur with It 

This book deals with the difficult decisions many parents of children with bipolar disorder face, including actions to take if their children are a danger to themselves or their families. The author emphasizes the positive qualities these children have and how their gifts and abilities can be used to increase their self-esteem and help them to function better in society. 
 
       
  Synergistic Stuttering Therapy : A Holistic Approach

Learn the details of a program that integrates the principles of speech production with the socioemotional apects of communication. Discover how to structure individual treatment plans based on attitude, behavior, and interaction within their environment.

277 Pages
 
       
  Taking Cancer To School

This superbly informative story helps children understand what cancer is, where it comes from, what treatments there are, and most importantly to them, what effect it has on their activity level. In an uplifting manner this children's text shows how even with cancer, kids can be just like other kids.
 
       
  Taking Cystic Fibrosis To School

This heartfelt childeren's story helps to explain for kids and their parents what cystic fibrosis is, how it is treated, and what activities children can participate in with others.
 
       
 

Special Needs Books: Section 02
Resources: Education, Epilepsy, Family Planning/Management
First Aid, and Healthcare

 

  A Season of Change
Everyone, it seems, in 13-going-on-14-year-old Biney Richmond's life treats her as though she should be wrapped in cotton and set on a shelf. Her mom and dad act as though she can't do things for herself. The only one who seems to have any confidence in her is her best friend Pat. When Pat's older brother, Gene - who secretly wants to date Biney - gets in trouble, Biney proves to everyone, including herself, how grown up she is, in A Season of Change.
 
 
   
 
 
  A Very Special Critter
A "very special critter" is coming to our class. He is different as he uses a wheel chair to get about. This is a very helpful tool in advancing inclusion and difference into the classroom curriculum.
 
   
 
 
 
Adventures in the Bear Tooth Mountains - The Gun Lake
Adventure Series, Book 5
A three-family Christmas vacation promises hours of skiing, hiking and relaxing in the scenic Bear Tooth Mountains of Montana. At Eagle Mount, Johnnie learns how people with disabilities can snow ski and enjoy other activities. But this isn't the only discovery he and his friends make. An abandoned shack near a deserted ghost town, a snowmobile chase and a blizzard provide a chilling adventure that tests the kids' courage and survival skills.
 
   
 
 
  Angel to Watch Over Me
Perhaps because children have not yet learned to disbelieve what their eyes, ears, and hearts tell them, they have a special closeness with angels. After the publication of Joan Wester Anderson's New York Times bestseller Where Angels Walk, people urged her to write a book entirely about children's experiences with angels--and sent along their own personal narratives as witness to these miraculous visitations.
 
 
  Animal Faces
Few people stop to notice how creatures differ from others within their species. This book is about observing these differences, about being aware that things that may at first appear exactly alike are very different upon closer examination. The concept is so simple that one wonders why no one came up with it earlier. Each double page spread features a grid of high-quality, full-color photos (21 head shots each of gorillas, camels, seals, etc.). Each of the two dozen featured animals are introduced with a few sentences of text, followed by a question, such as: 'Can you find the happy, sad or angry elephants?' 'What do you think these seals would be saying if they could talk to you?' This marvelously entertaining and thought provoking book will fuel a lot of interesting discussions as children and adults alike learn to increase their observational skills.
 
 
  Baby Massage: Parent-Child Bonding Through Touch
 

Over 40,000 copies sold—this classic handbook on baby massage presents a fully illustrated, time-tested approach to the techniques and benefits of parent child touch, including:

* The process of bonding and body contact

* Baby massage as an alternative to drugs

* Healing the effects of birth trauma


 

 
   
 
 
  Baj and the Word Launcher: Space Age Asperger: Adventures in Communication
This entertaining adventure story will capture children’s imagination while exploring the complexities of the social world. Children can read about Baj’s experiences independently or with a parent or helper, and the reader can learn about body language and the unspoken rules of communication. Parents and teachers can also use this book to teach social skills to children in storytelling groups. “Stop and Think” questions that pepper the book prompt the reader to think about how they feel and react to events in the story, offering opportunities for individualized learning.


 
 
   
 
 
  Ben, King of the River
The touching story of Ben, a young child with a developmental disability, and his brother who encounter some different and exciting situations and people on a family camping trip.

 
 
   
 
 
  Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet: How To Deal With Bullies
At one time or another, most of us have had to deal with teasing, people saying mean things about us, or others even trying to harm us. This is a story about Steve and how he, his parents and his teacher dealt with this age old issue with "The Plan" The Plan are lots of strategies for avoiding, defending against and disarming any kind of bully. Relative for ages 6-12.
 
 
   
 
 
  Brain Development and Epilepsy
This integrated volume applies the emerging concepts in development neurobiology to an understanding of the origins of the epilepsies of childhood. This practical text covers age specific epliepsies, experimental approaches and therapies, and the integration of such knowledge to help formulate a plan to assist in effective treatment for these often devastating syndromes.
 
 
   
 
 
  Captain Tommy
Story of a young boy who reluctantly aggress to separate from his best friend to play with someone new--a boy who he perceives as different--a boy who has pervasive developmental disorder, also know as autism. This story is designed to help children better understand the challenges faced by their peers who have autism. This book at home or in the classroom may provide the forum for open discussions, leading to a better understanding of family members, friends or classmates whom they, for any reason, perceive as different.

 
 
   
 
 
  Changing My Mind: A Journey of Disability and Joy
In this book, Maxwell's creative narrative welcomes others into his battle with encephalitis and epilepsy. His honest journal shows readers what life is like with a damaged brain and invites them to face their own inner wars, painful struggles and disabilities with faith. Changing My Mind gives those living with disabilities, family members of the disabled, and their friends a glimpse of true joy during journeys through dark valleys and disappointments in life.
 
 
   
 
 
  Community Success Book: An Illustrated Guide to Community Access
An illustrated encyclopedia showing commonplace community activities step-by-step and the social skills needed for the activities. Gives students a chance to review outings, like shopping at a department store, using restrooms, crossing streets. Covers 60 activities with 1600 reproducible illustrations. Activities are organized by category: At home, shopping, eating out, appointments, going places and money matters. Includes an assessment component. 177 pgs., spiralbound,

 
 
   
 
 
  Dillon Dillon
For his tenth birthday, Dillon's parents give him a red rowboat with his name painted on the stern: Dillon Dillon. Why did his parents give him a name like that? To Dillon, it seems like the right time to find out. He lets us know what he is thinking - and it's this inner dialogue that we respond to, his constant bewilderment at the way things are that makes us love Dillon Dillon, from his crazy name to his tenacious spirit.

 
 
   
 
 
  Discovery on Blackbird Island - The Gun Lake Adventure Series:  Book 3
Blackbird Island, a small quiet uninhabited island in Gun Lake; isn't all what it appears to be. A disturbing discovery sends Johnie Jacobsen and his friends on yet another Gun Lake adventure filled with schemes, action, and mysteries to solve.

 
 
   
 
 
  Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions: The Practical Guide for Digestie Enzymes and Better Behavior
Enzyme therapy is on of the fastest emerging successful alternatives for many people with autism and other neurological conditions. Significant improvements in health, pain reduction, language, social interaction, food sensitivities, and gastrointestinal issues emerge daily. Drawing on long standing scientific research and trials by a wide range of families, the author deals comprehensively with all the information on enzymes that parents or those new to enzymes need; how they work; why the many benefits, what to expect, practical advice on selecting and introducing the right kind of enzymes and more.
 
 
   
 
 
  Epilepsy: The Facts
This excellent book is designed to present the facts about every aspect of epilepsy in a clear and consice manner. Written by a neurologist, it presents a clear definition of epilepsy, the different types of seizures associated with the disorder, the medical and surgical therapies used, as well as providing practical points on living with epilepsy.

 
 
   
 
 
  Exposure Anxiety: The Invisible Cage
Exposure Anxiety is an involuntary social-emotional self-protection response that is increasingly understood as a crippling condition affecting a high proportion of people on the autism spectrum. To many it is an invisible cage, leaving the person suffering from it aware, but buried alive in their own instinctive responses and isolation. This book describes the condition and it underlying physiological causes, and presents a range of approaches and strategies that can be used to combat it.

 
 
   
 
 
  Finding Out About Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and PDD
A must read for all young people who receivve a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome, PDD, or High Functioning Autism. Written by an adult who was diagnosed at a young age with Asperger Syndrome, the book relates to young people, their peers, and their parents so all can better understand the person with the Syndrome.

 
 
   
 
 
  Getting Involved In Choosing Staff: A Resource Book for Supporters, Trainers, and Staff Working with People Who Have Developmental Disabilities
There is more to choosing staff than just asking questions or doing interviews. This pack is designed as a toolkit for anyone wanting to choose a new worker. It takes you through all the main steps involved in the process of staff recruitment. It is filled with practical advice and suggestions for small group discussions and activities.

 
 
   
 
 
  Gran-Gran’s Best Trick: A Story For Children Who Have Lost Someone They Love
Written to help children deal with the loss of someone they love, and to help parents help their children with that loss. It is also about how we grow from that experience and how those we love never leave our hearts. That is love's best trick.
 
 
   
 
 
  Growing Up With Epilepsy: A Practical Guide For Parents
This book has been organized with the busy parent in mind. The first four chapters are a "must read" for every parent. They provide the basic tools for understanding epilepsy, behavior management and school programming. The final four chapters summarize parenting of a child with epilepsy, providing and easy to remember checklist. The remainder of the book is organized so that readers can turn to a section when they need it. Childhood epilepsy may provide speed-bumps into the road to adulthood, but it does not have to be a barricade.

 
 
   
 
 
  Health Insurance Resources: Options For People With A Chronic Disease
This resource guide was developed to assist people with disabilities and chronic health conditions, as well as health care professionals, understand the health care system and maximize their rights and entitlements within that system. The first section presents an overview of health insurance plans, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal legislation that impacts health insurance coverage. The second section includes directories and resources to assist in researching health insurance options. A valuable resource for individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or who have questions about insurance and are unsure of where to begin

 
 
   
 
 
  Health of Women with Intellectual Disabilities
Woman comprise more than half the worldwide population of persons with an intellectual disability. They belong to the most vulnerable sections of society and merit special attention from the health and social care sectors. This book draws on expert contributions from a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals to assess and articulate the health requirements of the female intellectual disability community.
 
 
   
 
 
  Helping Hilda: Hospital Survival Handbook
Hilda Shaylor was a vibrant, strong, independent woman who experienced life to the fullest. Her life was one of service as a registered nurse caring for the ill and a generous soul who was active in her community. In this inspiring book, Hilda’s three daughters chronicle their experiences with Hilda’s illness, her untimely death and the roles that various people played in her care. They also provide answers to critical questions that surround hospitalization: What is an advocate and what should he or she do? Who will make the critical medical decisions? What is Hospice? The book features important information on Advance Directives for Healthcare, definitions of medical conditions, identification of hospital personnel and their roles, medical tests, terms and conditions and a list of website referrals.

 
 
   
 
 
  Holding On, Letting Go: Sex, Sexuality, and People with Learning Disabilities
This realistic book is written for parents and caretakers facing the complex issues associated with their learning disabled child coming of age. Written by experienced professionals, the book suggests a number of strategies to enable parents to face their fears, define their hopes and dreams, and cope with professionals. They consider positive ways to enlarge the personal resources of the child and adult with learning disabilities and lesson their vulnerability.

 
 
   
 
 
  I Want Your Moo: A Story For Children About Self-esteem
This book is designed to be read to and with children ages 4-8. It offers parents, teachers and counselors the chance to engage in an open discussion of the rarely discussed subject of self-acceptance and self-loathing.

 
 
   
 
 
  I Wish I Could Fly Like A Bird: Audio Tape And Book
Children who have been taunted for being different, who have ever felt embarrassed socially, who have resorted to bravado in the face of shame will understand Chic L. Dee, a boy bird, who discovers his talents; trust his intuition and finds his own way.

 
 
   
 
 
  I’ll Take Care of You: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers
A step-by-step guide for anyone caring for a loved one, this unique book addresses what it means to be a caregiver and how to cope as a caregiver. This guide is intended for all family caregivers, regardless of the age of the care recipient or other factors. This book is a clear and cogent guide to the complex reality of care giving. The authors sensitively lead readers through the process of recognizing, first that they are caregivers as well as family members, and second that they have rights as well as responsibilities. Caregivers and support group leaders alike will enjoy and benefit from the creative exercises and activities this book has to offer.

 
 
   
 
 
  In His Arms: Childrens' Prayers
Beautiful children's prayers for all occasions including table grace, prayers for the sick and the poor, for Christmas and for Easter.

 
 
   
 
 
  Invincible
Invincible bridges the worlds of the typically-abled and those with special needs. Princess Lena, who cannot walk, refuses to abide by her parents’ rules to stay inside the castle any longer. Ten years of seclusion has been long enough. A new world beckons outside the high walls of the castle grounds. Now, her identical twin, Meg, who can walk, must decide whether to share Lena’s journey to a new life. Join Lena and Meg as they dare to challenge limits and discover mysteries that are centuries old.

 
 
   
 
 
  Jackson Whole Wyoming
Tyler is confused when he is selected by his entire fifth-grade class to present a going-away gift to Jackson, a classmate who is moving out of town. The agonizing dilemma is that while Tyler likes Jackson, he is a little embarrassed to admit it, and is worried about being "lumped together" with Jackson, whom many of the other students view as a bit "strange." The truth of the matter is that Jackson has Asperger Syndrome, which explains his sometimes bizarre behavior and lack of social skills. In the end, Tyler's kind nature prevails and he does a wonderful job of presenting a class book to the departing Jackson. This heart-warming and often humorous book paints a realistic picture of the ups and downs in the life of a fifth-grader and, more important, of a young boy with Asperger Syndrome.
 
 
   
 
 
  Julie's Beach Adventure
First issue in the Friendship Circle series of stories where differences don't matter and warm hugs, understanding, sharing, caring and giving are part of everyday. In the Friendship Circle every member is special and appreciated.

 
 
   
 
 
  Kids to the Rescue: First Aid Techniques for Kids
This simple first aid book helps kids think wisely in an emergency. Well illustrated and easy to understand, it describes accident situations that children are likely to find themselves in. The paramedic/teacher author team provides step-by-step directions for handling such common problems as cuts, bloody noses, stings, electric shock and burns. Kids to the Rescue opens with a note for parents explaining how children can practice the first aid techniques. It concludes with a first aid quiz and instructions on calling 9-1-1 and other emergency numbers. The back cover has an index so kids can easily find the page of instructions they need.

 
 
   
 
 
  Letter Art Sticker Book
Based on the bestselling title Letter Art, this sticker book includes more than 1,000 transparent alphabet stickers, all designed by girls! They’re perfect for spelling out names, phrases, or greetings, and for creating personalized stationery, bookmarks, gift cards, and more! Includes a blank photo frame to decorate.

 
 
   
 
 
  Looking after Louis
This book is about a new boy at school called Louis. Louis has autism, but through imagination, kindness, and a special game of soccer his classmates find a way to join in his world. Then they can include Louis in theirs.

 
 
   
 
 
  Love, Honor, & Value: A Family Caregiver Speaks Out about the Choices & Challenges of Caregiving
This book is about family caregivers who are just beginning a caregiving journey and those for whom family caregiving is an integral part of their daily lives. Love, Honor, & Value is based on the knowledge, and hopeful wisdom, that the author has gained from her own on-going caregiving journey. This book will impact and make positive differences in your life, your loved one's life, and the lives of at least some of the millions of Americans who are trying to find their way through the maze of caregiving.
 
 
   
 
 
  Making Informed Medical Decisions: Where to Look and How To Use What You Find
This book provides the tools for health information seekers who face critical healthcare decisions. It introduces the wide world of medical information and acts like a friendly reference librarian providing information on anything from journal articles to complementary therapies.

 
 
   
 
 
  Many Ways To Learn: Young People's Guide To Learning Disabilities
This book is written for young people ages 8-14. Reading it will help them learn to help themselves as it provides a clear and positive understanding on what it means to have Learning Disabilities.
 
   
 
 
  Maximizing Your Health Insurance Benefits: A Consumer's Guide To New And Traditional Plans
Comprehensive guide designed to help consumers understand the health insurance system so they can obtain the benefits to which they are entitled. Addresses special health insurance issues related to children and adults with special needs. Reviewed 8/97

 
 
   
 
 
  Mental Health Information for Teens: Health Tips about Mental Health and Mental Illness
Tragically, an estimated two-thirds of all young people with mental health problems are not getting the help they need. This book provides teens with needed information about the causes, warning signs, and treatments for mental health problems, and it provides tips on such topics as developing a positive self-image, making and keeping friends, understanding emotional development, handling anger and stress, and overcoming trauma. Directories of additional resources are also provided.

 
 
   
 
 
  My Best Friend Will
A new haardcover book from the Autism Asperger Publishing company. Enter Willie's world through Jamie's eyes as it unfolds at school, at home, and at play. In the process, you will gain a rich understanding and appreciation of Willie's many unique qualities and come to accept that these are all a part of who he is.
 
 
   
 
 
 
My Birthday Album
My Birthday Album is the newest addition to our popular children's photography series. This is a fun, interactive way for children to celebrate the one day a year that is dedicated completely to them. Camera in hand, young photographers can document every detail of the special day from the cake to the guests to the party favors and presents. Then they can paste the finished pictures in their very own scrapbook. They will always remember their special day with pictures from their perspective
 
 
   
 
 
  My Body, My Self For Boys: The Companion Workbook To The “What’s Happening To My Body?” Book For Boys
Why is my voice changing? Where my arms and legs so much longer? Answers to these questions and more are what's in this fact-filled and fun-filled journal/activity book about the changes that take place in boys' bodies during puberty. This activity book has quizzes, exercises, checklists, suggestions for diary-keeping, illustrations, and lots of personal stories from boys (and their fathers) about their growing up concerns and experiences This helpful workbook will dispel the many myths about puberty and the body.

 
 
   
 
 
  My Body, My Self For Girls: The Companion Workbook To The “What’s Happening To My Body?” Book For Girls
A fact-filled and fun-filled workbook created especially for 8 to 16 year old girls to enable them to explore this special time in their life, and even keep records if they want to. Here are stories, quizzes, exercises and more.


 
 
   
 
 
  My Feelings, My Self For Girls
Why don't my parents ever listen to me? How do I say "no" to friends when they want me to do things I don't want to do? Answers to these questions and more are what's in this workbook/journal. Divided into three sections: Parents; Friends and Sources


 
 
   
 
 
  Mystery Explosion! - The Gun Lake Adventure Series Book 2
An explosion and an arrest shock the quiet town of Gun Lake. A stranger in town and an Internet search for his identity then paves the way for another Gun Lake mystery. Follow along as Johnnie and the Gun Lake kids try to find the answers. Ages: 8-12


 
 
   
 
 
  Never Give Up and Go For It!
This series provides a compilation of letters from multiple heroes to help young people learn never to give up and always "Go For It." Different volumes tell the stories of American, sports, inspirational and celebrity heroes. Also provided are guided activities that help children figure out who their own heroes are.

 
 
   
 
 
  Never Sell Yourself Short
Josh is a stereotypical teenage boy. He plays sports, spends time with his friends, and can't wait to drive. Josh is also short statured, and in this inspiring essay he talks about life in a world that is scaled for people much taller than he. His story shows how there can be no limits on spirit and determination.

 
 
   
 
 
  Nick Joins In
A free appropriate public education must be guaranteed for all handicapped children and whenever possible, they will be educated alongside non-handicapped children, a practice known as "mainstreaming". This book may help overcome child's apprehension.


 
 
   
 
 
  Of Mice And Aliens: An Asperger Adventure
Ben, recently diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, and his friend Andy uncover an alien spaceship that crash landed in their backyard. With Ben trying to cope with his disorder, and the alien trying to cope with life on earth, adventure ensues.

 
 
   
 
 
  Oh Brother! : Growing up with a Special Needs Sibling
Being the brother or sister to a child with special needs has special challenges. Becca has some great ideas for dealing with them after she accepts that she can't send her brother Jonathan to another planet. This book is based on the experiences of a real-life family. Becca discusses finding the right kind of friends, getting quality time with parents, caring about a special needs sibling without becoming another parent and much more. Told with both humor and honesty, Becca's story and her kid-tested solutions are an inspiration to special families everywhere.

 
 
   
 
 
  Partial Seizure Disorders: Help For Patients And Families
A no nonsense step by step book that offers an approach to partial seizure disorders based on the latest medical research as well as personal experiences of people with the disorders. Inside you will learn how to obtain an accurate and complete diagnosis, understand medical interventions and side effects, and find comprehensive resources to help you.
 
   
 
 
  Planning for the Future; Providing A Meaningful Life For A Child With A Disability After Your Death; 5th Edition
The single most important concern in the mind of any parent who has a child with a disability, regardless of the age of the child, is what will happen to the child after the parent has died. We are pleased to announce publication of the completely revised and rewritten fifth edition of our book, Planning For The Future, which discusses in an easy to understand way all the steps that parents should take to assure a secure life for their son or daughter.

 
 
   
 
 
  Promoting Children’s Health: Integrating School, Family, And Community
This book present a framework for addressing the health needs of children by interacting health, mental health, and educational systems of care. Including numerous illustrative cases examples, the volume sets forth clear principles for building partnerships among professionals from different disciplines. This book provides vital knowledge and tools for school psychologists and counselors, child clinical psychologist and university trainers in these areas. The book's concluding section provides guidelines for preparing professionals for health-related careers.

 
 
   
 
 
  Proud Of Our Feelings
Provides children with an entertaining and constructive way to learn to accept and appropriately express their emotions. Stimulates discussion and interaction between children and adults so they can explore and openly discuss their unspoken feelings.


 
 
  100 Questions and Answers About Epilepsy
More than 3 million people in the United States suffer from epilepsy. Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient or a loved one of someone suffering from the disease, this book offers help. The only text to provide the doctor's and patient's views, this book gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, types of seizures, treatment options, sources of support, and much more. Written by a prominent physician, with actual patient commentary, 100 Questions & Answers About Epilepsy is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of epilepsy.
 
   
 
 
  Sacred Trust: The Ten Rules of Life, Death and Medicine
Sacred trust is an insider’s view by a practicing family physician who is board certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians as well as mother of three. She also makes music in her spare time. With wry humor and ‘no-holds-barred’ writing, Dr. Hollenbeck peels back the curtain of mystery that appears to shroud those at the top of the medical field. She exposes the ills of the medical profession and recommends changes that need to be made. Funny, poignant, enlightening and empowering, Sacred Trust is often unsettling but is sure to inspire a new generation to make choices in their healing.
 
   
 
 
  Searching The Noonday Trail - The Gun Lake Adventure Series Book 4
The first day at a new school proves to be challenging. But will it be as adventuresome as the summer was? Johnnie Jacobson is not too sure. But a secret football play and a field trip to where Chief Noonday and the Ottawa tribe used to live put Johnnie and his Gun Lake friends hot on the trail of another exciting adventure.

 
 
   
 
 
  Seizures And Epilepsy In Childhood: A Guide For Parents
This Second Edition in addition to providing up to date information about new diagnostic techniques, drugs, diet, and surgical treatments; includes a new chapter addressing the special needs children with epilepsy have regarding routine health care.

 
 
   
 
 
  Sing, Nightingale, Sing!
This cool and fun book tells about 60 different birds, from appearance to habits to food. The birds are pictured together in their typical environment, so its realistic and thanks to the included CD, your kids will find out what all the birds really sound like!

 
 
   
 
 
  Sparky's Excellent Misadventures: My ADD Journal By Me (Sparky)
Told in first person diary format, Sparky's week in the life tale is optimistic and fun, including many valuable insights and ideas that can help kids with ADD and ADHD gain more control of their lives.
 
 
   
 
 
  Special People, Special Ways
This book presents a positive image of persons with disabilities using a delightful rhyme and rich watercolor illustrations. It shares the message that even though each of us may have something different about us, we share many commonalties.

 
 
   
 
 
  Special People: Special Planning - Creating A Safe Legal Haven For Families With Special Needs
This book is intended to provide an overview for the every day person of the many considerations and options that might be available to them when planning for the security of their special loved ones with a disability. Although the book necessarily involves complex concepts, the authors have attempted to eliminate legalese whenever possible. A Glossary is included to the appendix with terms defined for the layperson and not for legal scholars. Case Law and regulations are not cited since this book was not designed as a treatise but rather as a vehicle to provoke thought and questions that a person can consider as they enter the planning process about what they want and what they need to achieve for their special loved one.

 
 
   
 
 
  Stephen Harris in Trouble: A Dyspraxic Drama in Several Clumsy Acts
Taking a light-hearted look at life through the eyes of an eleven year old boy who has dyspraxia, this book is not just a great read, it includes ideas for improving coordination and concentration ( at home and school) , how to handle homework and tactics for tackling bullies. This book provides all the information needed to understand and further appreciate anyone with a Developmental Coordination Disorder. This book tells a tale of a child and his family that shows, in a light hearted way, the trials and tribulations that a child with DCD many go through in his every day life from the moment he gets up until he goes to bed at night. It shows the way that other children and even parents can view the child and the real impact this has on the child’s' view of himself. It gives the reader the insight into what it is really like for the child himself.


 
 
   
 
 
  Susan Laughs
Susan laughs, she sings, she rides, she swings, she gets angry, she gets sad, she is good, and she is also bad. In fact, despite her physical challenges, Susan is no different from any other child. With insight and subtlety, and without sentimentality, this story illustrates a happy little girl whose physical challenges are never seen as handicaps.

 
 
   
 
 
  Taking Autism To School
This entertaining and informative children's book will help parents, teachers, siblings, and children understand what autism is, where it comes from, and what effect it has on everyone involved.

 
 
   
 
 
  Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism
This book was specifically designed to address the health and safety needs of students aged five and up with autism spectrum disorders. Through a unique combination of social stories and easy-to-understand activities this book will reduce the fear and confusion surrounding issues of health, hygiene, puberty and more. This book is a must read for those who love and guide students with disabilities.


 
 
  Tanya And The Tobo Man: A Story For Children Entering Therapy
All children find the world a scary place at time. But when the fears linger and prevent then from enjoying life and adjusting at school, professional help may be sought. This charming story shows children and parents what therapy for children is about.

 
 
   
 
 
  The ABC's of Special Needs Planning Made Easy
This simple, step-by-step comprehensive guide, helps families and professionals plan for the future care, supervision, security, and quality of life for a person with special needs. It is an invaluable tool that you will reach for time after time.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Barn At Gun Lake - The Gun Lake Adventure Series: Book 1
Pirates? At Gun Lake? Travel with Johnnie and his friends as they solve the mystery. Learn about Johnnie, born with cerebral palsy, as he surprises his friends, and perhaps himself, with what he can do.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Bird and the Buttons: Healing Stories for Children
The seven stories in this book address various problems that children may experience--being abandoned by a parent, the loss of a sibling, parental divorce, social isolation, adoption in middle childhood, and low self-esteem. Each story uses a metaphor to help the child find new ways of dealing with his or her situation, and each indirectly suggests that the child has the resources within to survive current difficulties and have a happy life.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Brand New Kid
Everyone remembers feeling excited and nervous each fall on the first day of school, especially Lazlo S. Gasky who is the new kid at Brookhaven School. Join Lazlo and his classmates as they learn a valuable lesson about accepting people who are different.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Calico Buffalo
This children's fable was intended for elementary school-aged young readers, and was written to spread the important message of tolerance and acceptance to young people everywhere. This book takes readers through an emotional journey as the author explores what it can mean to be different, what it means to be an individual, and what it means to find true compassion. He shows his readers how one can take the cruelties that one has both experienced and been guilty of inflicting upon others, and manage to turn life's lessons into an unexpectedly beautiful gift.


 
 
   
 
 
  The Cantaloupe Cat
A tale about a cat who does not act like other cats. When they chase string he sits in the kitchen eating cantaloupe. This unique and fun story illustrates the importance and acceptability of uniqueness and it also approaches the idea of reexamining stereotypes.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Carnitine Defense: A Powerful New Way To Protect Your Heart And Prolong Your Life
In the past three decades, we've learned that a healthy diet, exercise, and stress management are all useful weapons against heart disease. Now, another tool has arrived. The Carnitine Cocktail, described here, is a completely natural and easily tolerated strategy for strengthening one's heart.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Girls’ Guide to AD/HD : Don’t Lose This Book!
Attention, girls with AD/HD! Finally there is a book written especially for you-–a for-your-eyes-only look at what it is like to have AD/HD, and great advice on how to cope with it. THE GIRLS’ GUIDE TO AD/HD explores the good stuff, not-so-good stuff, normal stuff, brain stuff, and truthfully, the stuff that isn’t in any other book out there on AD/HD. Really!

 
 
   
 
 
  The I Love Mysteries Fun Book: How to Be a Super Sleuth
This fun, interactive book is just perfect for girls who like finding clues, sending secret messages, and solving mysteries. The collection of quizzes, puzzles, and other brain twisters helps girls improve their powers of observation and attention to detail. It also includes information on career options for mystery lovers and what everyday behaviors say about a girl’s “super-sleuth” abilities.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Light in Bradford Manor - The Gun Lake Adventure Series Book 6
Johnnie and his friends are treated to a special two-week adventure at Camp Riley in Indiana. There, Johnnie and his friends from Michigan and some of his newfound friends from Camp Riley find themselves on a hunt to solve a mystery - one that involves the legendary ghost of Bradford Manor.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Paper Chain
This book is a wonderful guide to help families cope with an ill parent. Beautifully illustrated with excellent coverage of the important issues, it is sensitive, realistic, insightful and practical. It is a book which would be helpful to many of the families we serve. It is a sensitive portrayal of how a parent's diagnosis of cancer can affect a child. The fears and feelings of a child are communicated in a way that children can truly understand, and can help them cope during this difficult time. This book can help reassure not only children, but their parents as well.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Parent's Helper: Who To Call On Health And Family Issues
Lists over 1,000 sources of information by phone and internet covering virtually every kind of health concern or family issue, from minor health problems to major diseases and syndromes affecting children and adolescents. Compiled in user friendly format.

 
 
   
 
 
  The People in a Girl’s Life: How to Find Them, Better Understand Them and Keep Them.
Written for girls and young women who have difficulty understanding people around them. This book will help them to better comprehend family, friends, employers and many others they face everyday. Presented as a series of letters between daughter, Kate and mother Martha, the author openly discuss the particular problems that occur when young women struggle to gain the skills and understanding necessary to live happily with the people in their lives. This books provides an insight into problems that many adolescent girls with intellectual disabilities face today and can serve as a starting point for discussion between parents and daughters about the sensitive issues of growing up.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Physician's Guide to Caring for Children with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions
For optimum care, children and adolescents with ongoing health conditions and disabilities need a "medical home" — primary care that makes sure their preventive, acute, and specialized needs are met and treatments coordinated. This resource gives physicians, nurses, specialists, and staff the practical information and materials they need to provide this coordinated care.

 
 
  The Rainbow Tiger
This modern-day fable for young children about a tiger who wishes she were beautiful, delivers a gentle and timeless message about self-esteem. The rich and colorful illustrations will capture the imagination of all ages and bring them back to enjoy the story again and again. Publishers Marketing Association awarded The Rainbow Tiger with the Benjamin Franklin Award.

 
 
   
 
 
  The Velveteen Rabbit Gift Set
The Velveteen Rabbit's journey from outcast toy to real bunny is a classic tale of love, friendship and learning to be yourself. This special hardcover gift edition, which includes beautiful design on every page, reunites Margery Williams's text with the original full-color 1922 illustrations by William Nicholson. The plush stuffed bunny, which has been designed exclusively for this gift set, is made of high quality velveteen and based on these same original illustrations. We hope that he will become, like the Velveteen Rabbit himself, a cherished companion and inspiration.

 
 
   
 
 
  Through Grandpa's Eyes
The touching story of a boy who acts as his grandfathers eyes whenever he visits. He learns that there is so much more to the world than what you see, and that there are different views of the world, even when one cannot see.

 
 
   
 
 
  Una's Jungle Journey
One sunny morning, as Una wanders along the river, she notices a brilliant and mysterious flash of light. Fascinated and unable to quell her curiosity, Una searched for its source and unexpectedly falls into a strange land, filled with intriguing characters and danger. To find her way back home, Una embarks on a journey filled with rare experiences and self-discovery. Una’s journey is an imaginative story for children of all ages.

 
 
   
 
 
  Uncle Willy’s Tickles
Children will be able to relate to Kyle, who is tickled by Uncle Willie until it hurts so much he hides when Uncle Willie visits. Designed to reinforce concept that children can and should express themselves if they feel uncomfortable about something.

 
 
   
 
 
  Vaccines: What Every Parent Should Know; Revised Edition
This revised edition is an essential guide that answers the many questions regarding vaccines. With this resource parents will have the most current information available to help them make a well informed decision about their child's health and safety. Includes current vaccine controversies


 
 
   
 
 
  What About Me? : When Brothers And Sisters Get Sick
About 1 in 12 children and adolescents are living with chronic illness or disability. Most have brothers and sisters. With the intense focus on the sick child, the feelings and needs of the siblings can easily go unnoticed by overwhelmed parents.

 
 
   
 
 
  What Psychotherapists Should Know About Disability
A groundbreaking bridge between the disability community and the mental health profession. A humorous, honest and thoughtful reflection of personal disability experiences, and an informative tool for everyone who deals with those who have disabilities, not just doctors.


 
 
   
 
 
  What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations
Written by an expert on pediatric vaccinations, this book will provide you with Guidance on when to vaccinate and which ones to give; Details on vaccines ; Research and safety track records for various shots and precautions parents can take when vaccinations are given.

 
 
   
 
 
  What's Wrong with Timmy?
Anytime children see other children who look, talk, or act differently, their first question is, "What's wrong with them?" How can a parent talk about differences while emphasizing the things all people have in common? In this book, remarkable for its sensitivity and generosity of spirit, the author uses her storytelling art to provide some answers through the introduction of a terrific kid named Timmy-someone who wants what we all want-to be included and loved.

 
 
   

 
 
  Wishing On the Midnight Star: My Asperger Brother
Wishing On The Midnight Star involves characters with Asperger's Syndrome. This book tells the point-of-view from the sibling of a fourteen year-old with AS. This book presents the joys and frustration of having an older brother with Asperger's Syndrome, with insights into the daily adventures of an AS family, and the positive coping, and loving strategies they have evolved.

 
 
   
 
 
  Words In Our Hands
This is the touching story of how a family is able to communicate with each other despite the fact both parents were born deaf. A terrific story about family relationships, and the obstacles that must be overcome to create and maintain them in a household where one or more people may be hearing impaired.

 
 
   
 
 
  Working With Your Doctor: Getting The Healthcare You Deserve
An education for even the most savvy consumer of healthcare. Covers every aspect of the field from choosing a doctor to getting what you need from your managed care provider.

 
 
   
 
 
  Yoga For The Special Child
An innovative and easy to follow program for parents, educators, yoga teachers, and healthcare professionals. This book includes a step by step integrated system of yoga poses designed to increase cognitive motor skills in children with learning and developmental disabilities.



 
 
   
 
 
  Your Child And Epilepsy
This book is designed to help both patients and healthcare professionals to understand all aspects of diagnosis, and of pharmacological and surgical management. It will help parents and older children with epilepsy to participate more knowledgeably with their health care providers

 
 
   
 
 


Special Needs Books: Section 03
Developmental Disabilities, End of Life Issues, Grief

     
1001 Delicious Recipes for People With Diabetes
A winning combination of the most recent nutritional recommendations and contemporary culinary tastes, this book is the one book all those with diabetes should have in their kitchen library. This huge cookbook contains 16 chapters of delicious recipes that are suitable for a diabetic diet, and since they taste as good as they are good for you, this book makes it easy to prepare satisfying and delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy. Cook once, and for all!
 
     
A Parents Guide to Middle Ear Infection    
Answering questions about ear infections in understandable terms. Anatomy, physiology, and coping at home and socially.
 
     
A Survival Guide for Child Care Providers: Tips From the Trenches
This purposeful book of tips, reflections, and quotes is based upon anecdotal observations of educators with years of resourceful experiences to share with others in the teaching profession. Serving as a focus for the book are Seven Guiding Principles that are oriented toward early childhood education.
 
 
     
A+ Guide to Transitions from High School to College for Special Education: A Guide for Parents & Students; A Tool for Educators
Play is more than just fun; it’s a powerful teaching tool that helps young children learn. With this practical, activity-filled guide, you’ll have ready-to-use strategies for weaving individual learning goals into play throughout the school day. Created for use with children ages 2 to 5 who have special needs — but equally effective for typically developing children.
 
     
Achieving Learning Goals Through Play: Teaching Young Children with Special Needs: Second Edition
Play is more than just fun; it’s a powerful teaching tool that helps young children learn. With this practical, activity-filled guide, you’ll have ready-to-use strategies for weaving individual learning goals into play throughout the school day. Created for use with children ages 2 to 5 who have special needs — but equally effective for typically developing children.
 
 
     
Adults with Down Syndrome
People with Down syndrome are living longer, fuller lives than ever before — and now for the first time ever, there’s a comprehensive, reader-friendly book on the social, clinical, legal, and personal issues they’ll navigate in adulthood. Internationally recognized authority Siegfried Pueschel blends contributions from respected experts with first-person essays by adults with Down syndrome themselves. Together, they answer readers' critical questions about what adults experience and how to support their goals, dreams, choices, and overall well-being.
 
     
     
Ages and Stages: Revised Edition
Many people enjoy young children; a gifted few really understand and respect them. Karen Miller has gleaned her insights through years of work with programs serving young children and families, and has had an impact on the care of children all over the world. Readers reap the benefits in this informative, insightful, practical introduction to physical and intellectual development.
 
     
An Introduction to Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities: High Tide Disability Series

This handbook will fill a void in the education of anyone working with people who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities. A much needed survey of the field, this handbook provides the background from which to understand these disabilities, definitions of the many terms and disabilities associated with MR & DD, their causes, histories, and treatments. This book will provide the foundation you need in learning about this fascination and complex field of study. For professionals working in the field, as well as parents, guardians, and family members, this handbook is and ideal resource.

 
     
Babies With Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide - 2nd Edition
A newly revised complete and compassionate guide, written by doctors, nurses, educators, lawyers, and parents.
 
     
     
Best And Promising Practices In Developmental Disabilities
An excellent reference guide for implementing practices in settings that serve students with developmental disabilities.
 
     
C.O.A.C.H. Choosing Outcomes And Accommodations For Children: A Guide To Educational Planning For Students With Disabilities
This user friendly popular planning tool provides detailed explanations, explicit instructions, "helpful hints" for each step, and tabs for pinpointing information. It contains established, practical, and field tested methods for both special and general educators, relayed service providers, school administrators, and parents who work toward creating a meaningful IEP for each students.
 
     
Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings: Creating a Place For all Children
Created for teachers, child care providers, and other professionals in early childhood settings this strategy-filled resource helps address a wide range of challenging behaviors in students with or without disabilities. This book helps early childhood teams assess the classroom environment and link effective behavioral interventions to developmentally appropriate curricula and teaching practices.
 
 
     
Children and Grief: When A Parent Dies
This book offers a richly textured portrait of the mourning process in children. The volume presents major findings from the Harvard Child Bereavement Study and places them in the context of previous research, shedding new light on both the wide range of normal variation in children's grief and the factors that put bereaved children at risk. Included is an exploration of the clinical implications of the findings and includes a review of intervention models and activities as well as a screening instrument designed to help identify high-risk bereaved children.
 
     
Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide For Teachers And Learning Support Assistants In Mainstream Primary And Secondary Schools
This practical handbook offers advice on strategies for meeting the special educational needs of children with Down syndrome in mainstream schools. The aim is to increase the confidence of support assistants and others in providing a quality education for their pupils.
 
 
     
Classroom Language Skills For Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide For Parents And Teachers
This practical guide offers teachers and parents proven ways to help kids with down syndrome master the language of curriculum and instruction, the language of classroom routines, testing, and social interaction. Applicable for students from kindergarten through middle school, it contains dozens of exercises and worksheets offer adaptations that can be used immediately in the classroom and home.
 
 
     
Conducting Effective Conferences With Parents Of Children With Disabilities
A superb source of knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective conferences with parents of children with disabilities. It shows a solid understanding of the challenges families face as a consequence of childhood disability, and the issues that are likely to rise in meetings with school professionals.
 
 
     
Count Us In: Growing Up With Down Syndrome
Mitchell Levitz and Jason Kingsley share their innermost thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams, their lifelong friendship and their experience of growing wp with Down syndrome.
 
 
     
Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology: Second Edition
The second edition is an invaluable tool for anyone who cares for or works with individuals who have developmental disabilities. In this updated and expanded edition, readers will find: Clear, concise, and jargon free definitions of more than 3,500 disorders, theories, medications, interventions, diagnoses, organizations, assessments, public laws, and more.; More Terminology used in the field; Illustrations, tables, and charts that clarify and supplement the definitions; and Synonyms and cross-references that increase readers' knowledge of terms and make the book easy to use. Written by a diverse group of professionals for a multidisciplinary audience, this comprehensive reference helps parents, students, and professionals deepen their understanding of developmental disabilities, enhance their communication with each other, and find fast, reliable answers to crucial questions.
 
 
     
DO-WATCH-LISTEN-SAY: Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism
Backed by research-based methodology, this comprehensive assessment and intervention guide features a state-of-the-art assessment tool along with hundreds of creative ideas to promote social and communication skills. Practical background information on autism and guidelines for designing and implementing intervention plans round out this very informative guide.
 
 
     
Down Syndrome: Birth To Adulthood:  Giving Families The Edge  
     
Down Syndrome: Living and Learning in the Community
This book will prove an invaluable tool for parents and health care professionals, enabling people with Down syndrome to cope with the problems they face and participate to the fullest in community life.
 
     
Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months
This VHS provides an excellent blend of professional expertise and advice and support from parents. It's visually engaging and the information is invaluable. It talks about the health concerns, even therapies and new expectations parents can look forward to for their child. There's nothing else like it available.
 
     
Dyslexia, Fluency, And The Brain
Consider the time it takes for the brain to process written language. What impact does the brain's processing time have on reading, development? What are the relationships among processing time, reading fluency, and dyslexia? Can time and fluency related problems be changed? How should intervention be designed to address the issue. This monumental resource presents evidence indicating that many dyslexic children have a second core deficit in rate of processing linguistic differences in multiple areas. This book has been constructed to bring several levels of evidence and types of research to bear on these questions.

 
 
     
Dyslexia: A Parents’ And Teachers’ Guide
This book is a handy practical guide to the educational difficulties encountered by children with dyslexia. It examines methods to help them improve their reading skills, and relays the message in plain English with no technical jargon.
 
     
Dystonia
Dystonia is the third most common movement disorder after Parkinson's disease and Tremor. It is a neurologic disorder characterized by involuntary, sustained, patterned and often repetitive muscle contractions of opposing muscles that force parts of the body into abnormal and sometimes painful postures. Dystonia can affect any part of the body and while not fatal, it is a chronic and debilitating disorder. Managing dystonic conditions can be difficult in developing countries where there are limited diagnostic and therapeutic resources. The use of botulinum toxin, considered the treatment of choice for many focal or segmental dystonias, is discussed in regard to its cost effectiveness in the setting of limited resources.
 
 
     
Early Communication Skills For Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide For Parents And Professionals
New updated and expanded second edition of the popular "Communication Skills In Children with Down Syndrome". An excellent early childhood resource designed to provide professional expertise in understandable terms. Parents and teachers learn how infants and toddlers with Down syndrome develop communication skills; how their skills are evaluated by professionals and what activities they can practice with a child immediately to excourage a child's communication skill development. The basic age range covered is birth to about kindergarten but does include a look at what to expect when a child enters elementary school.
 
 
     
Early Intervention/ Early Childhood Special Education: Recommended Practices

This 15 chapter 448 page book is the culmination of the effort of DEC ( Division of Early Childhood) Recommended Practices Task Force to bring to the forefront validated practices in this arena. Included are Establishment of Practices; Assessment; Family Participation; General Curriculum and Intervention Strategies plus much more. Includes extensive charts, graphs and reference.
 
     
Early Intervention: Practices Around the World
This book spotlights effective practices at work in 13 countries. Readers will learn about innovations in four areas: service delivery models, family support, professional development, and organizational support. IN this book it looks at early intervention in one country discussing the social, political and economic contexts, describing the challenges and successes in implementing early intervention practices, and providing recommendations on how others can apply the lessons learned. With this broad international look at early intervention, early childhood professionals will expand their knowledge of the issues other cultures face and get the creative strategies they need to improve their own practice.

 
 
     
Educating Children with Autism
Compiled by the Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism, of the National Research Council, this report explores what makes education effective for the child with autism and identifies the characteristics of programs that work. Specific recommendations are offered for choosing educational content and strategies, introducing interaction with other children, and other key topics.

 
 
     
Educating Young Children with Special Needs
This is a great guide to help comprehend working with children that have special needs. This nook outlines how to recognize when young children have atypical needs, individualize relevant programs for them, and make sure that they can participate socially with other children in the group. it highlights the importance of teachers' and caregivers' responsiveness both to the children and their parents. Individual chapters explain how to identify and meet the special needs of children with vision or hearing impairments and those with difficulties acquiring motor, daily living communication or intellectual skills. The emphasis is on assisting those with mild to moderate difficulties in any of these domains. This is and invaluable professional reference and student text for child care workers and pre-school teachers.
 
     
Effective School Interventions: Strategies for Enhancing Academic Achievement and Social Competence
This practical sourcebook presents more than 70 interventions that have been empirically demonstrated to improve the classroom learning environment, bolster academic achievement, and enhance student behavior and social competence. This book includes guidelines for designing, implementing, and evaluating school-based interventions, as well as case examples illustrating how several interventions can be combined to create a comprehensive program for individual students or entire classes.
 
 
     
Even Little Kids Get Diabetes
A cute story that shows just how much children can do, even when they have diabetes. From food to fun activities, this story shows it all.
 
     
Fine Motor Skills In Children With Down Syndrome
Written for parents, health professionals, and teachers, for use as a practical and accessible guide to developing and understanding fine motor skills in children with Down syndrome from infancy to early adolescence. Includes activities and instructions.
 
     
Freeing Your Child From Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome your Child’s Fears

In this book a childhood anxiety disorder specialist examines all manifestations of childhood fears, including social anxiety, Tourette's syndrome, hair pulling, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and guides you through a proven program to help your child back to emotional safety. By following the simple solutions mentioned in this book, parents can prevent their children from needlessly suffering today and tomorrow.

 
 
     
Functional Curriculum For Elementary, Middle, And Secondary Age Students With Special Needs: Second Edition
A much needed new and revised resource on developing, implementing, and maintaining functional curricula for children and youth. A necessary tool for every educator. The 402 pages include 13 chapters beginning with the Principles of Curriculum Design; Instructional Program Design; Self Determination; Accessing the General Curriculum Within a Functional Curriculum Framework; Socialization; Peer Relationships, and Self-Esteem and much more . Useful for either preservice or inservice utilization.
 
 
     
Gentle Willow: A Story For Children About Dying
This is a book for children who may not survive their illness. This comforting story about a tender spirited tree and her friends in the forest will also help all children with the death of friends, family members or even pets. A healing metaphor, it addresses our feelings of sadness, love, disbelief, and anger, and provides children with a transformational way of viewing death and dying. This new Second Edition contains additional guidance to parents by children's author and psychologist.
 
     
Grief Dancers: A Journey Into The Depths Of The Soul
A mother's story of achieving unconditional love and acceptance of her handicapped child for who she is and not what she can or cannot accomplish.
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Gross Motor Skills In Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide For Parents And Professionals
A how to guide for meeting the challenges Down syndrome presents for gross motor development - coordination of large muscle groups and the sequencing of movements in young children. This book provides guidance for children ages birth through 6 years.
 
     
Guiding Your Child Through Grief
This caring and compassionate guide offers expert advise during the difficult days to help a child grieve the death of a parent or sibling. This book helps readers understand the many secret ways children grieve and offers more insights information, and advice that can help a child heal.

 
 
     
How Children Learn Language
This textbook provides students in education and special education with a complete understanding of the nature, processes, and dynamics of child language acquisition for both those with language disorders and those with normal language development, from birth to 3 years of age. Written in a narrative style that facilitates effective instruction and increased learning.
 
     
How Do We Tell The Children? : A Step-By-Step Guide For Helping Children Two To Teen Cope When Someone Dies: Third Edition
Drawing on more than three decades of experience helping families in crises the author provides valuable information for adults to help them understand what children are capable of understanding about the loss of a loved one and how they can help them cope.
 
 
     
How To Help Your Child Succeed In School: Strategies And Guidance For Parents Of Children With ADHD
The focus is on the key for success - a strong partnership in education between home and school. View real parents and their children cover topics that include: reading, writing, and math skill development; building of organization and study skills.
 
     
I Can, Can You?
This is a perfect book for parents and children to enjoy together. As your child sits on your lap and you read to him, he'll see other children with Down syndrome modeling some things he can do and some which he will soon do. Reinforce your child's abilities ("Look at the boy going down the slide. You can do that!") and encourage the possibilities ("Do you see the girl drawing a picture?"). What's more, as you read to your child and as he plays with the book and turns the pages, he will gain important pre-reading skills.
 
     
Implementing Recreation and Leisure Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
The purpose of this book is to enhance and expand both the perception of recreation and leisure opportunities for young children. For the young child with a disability, the options for leisure activities exist in everyday life, at home, in day care, and within the community. These young children with developmental disabilities benefit from learning how to utilize leisure activities and experiences as a prelude to maximizing their non-school hours. This is a great book for parents and teachers who want outdoor recreation and sports programs in the community to begin to recognize the existence of young children with disabilities and their families.
 
     
In Time And With Love: Caring For Infants And Toddlers With Special Needs

This new completely revised and updated Second Edition is written in jargon free, parent friendly style and illustrated with 100 photographs. Filled with advice on feeding, dressing, disciplining, teaching, and assist.

 
     
Including Youth with Disabilities in Outdoor Programs: Best Practices, Outcomes, and Resources
Since little has been done to specifically study the inclusive practices and outcomes or benefits to all youth to help adapt programs to meet the needs of children with disabilities; the author has helped verify the benefits of including youth with disabilities in traditional outdoor programs, and give us practical information on best practices and ways to evaluate outcomes for all participants in inclusive outdoor programs.
 
     
Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism/Asperser's Syndrome
Teachers, parents and students alike will benefit from the insights and information outlining both theories and applications of inclusive programming for middle school students. Ms. Wagner's engaging and readable style, coupled with her extensive knowledge and classroom practice, makes this book indispensable for both professionals and nonprofessionals.
 
     
Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
This book provides practical, hands-on strategies and lessons to teach social skills to children with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. Parents will find this an excellent training tool to help develop social education curricula for their children, and teachers will find it helpful as an easy-to-read manual containing many "nuts and bolts" strategies to use in the classroom.
 
     
  Incredible Edible Gluten Free Food For Kids: 150 Family Tested Recipes
This incredible book is an invaluable resource for parents of young children with gluten sensitivities. It provides everything you need to know to cook easy and nutritious meals as well as sources for quality gluten-free products.
 
     
Kids with Celiac Disease: A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children
The first practical survival guide for families of children and teenagers with this life-long digestive disorder. This guide covers everything from medical issues to shopping, food preparation, menu and snack ideas, and from eating outside the home to behavior management. An extensive resource section offers useful contacts for products and services. The information provided will save parents hours of unnecessary anguish and frustration and will help them deal with their challenges in a positive, constructive manner.
 
     
Managed Care And Developmental Disabilities: Reconciling The Realities Of Managed Care With The Individual Needs Of Persons With Disabilities
Often times the objective of managed care seem to be at odds with the individualized habilitation goals of persons with disabilities. This excellent informative book traces the advent of managed care in the U.S. from both the acute and long term care perspective, analyzes the forces at work in government and the healthcare industry, points to the likely future outcomes, and suggests several ways to make the most out of the significant changes to come for the field of developmental disabilities.

 
 
     
Meeting With Success: Tips For A Successful IEP: Setting The Standard For Excellence
A useful tool to help prepare both professionals and parents for the IEP process. It focuses on preperation, teamwork, and collaboration in the process.
 
     
Music Therapy and Leisure for Persons with Disabilities
Since the dawn of civilization, music has been used to heal and enhance wellness. Today's music therapy is both a science and an art, offering individuals with disabilities opportunities for greater health, well being and quality of life. The ten (10) chapters include an Overview; Populations Served; Music Therapy as a Primary Treatment Modality in Special Education; Models of Music Therapy Assessment and Treatment Planning in School Settings; Activities for Meeting IEP Goals and Objectives; Organizing Music Therapy Program; Resources, Readings and Supplies plus much more.
 
     
Natural Harmony: Jade's Story
This book is about the memoir of and endearing little girl named Jade, who was born with Down Syndrome and a congenital heart defect. Placed in foster care at birth, she eventually reunited with her mother, who struggled against all odds to get the best of her child. Despite the formidable obstacles she faced at times, this child was able to elicit genuine, deep emotion from everyone who came into contact with her. Any parent of a child with Down syndrome will be able to relate to Gail and Jade's heartwarming story- and it is a blueprint for how we should all fight for out children's rights.
 
 
     
Neuroimaging: A Window to the Neurological Foundations of Learning and Behavior in Children
Explores the application of anatomical and functional neuroimaging techniques and procedures to the understanding of specific medical conditions and developmental disabilities in children. Includes two chapters covering the basic biological and methodological concepts needed to understand neuroimaging procedures.
 
     
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions
This book, written by the mother of a child with NLD, not only explains NLD but also addresses environmental issues that will affect the child at school; suggests possible teaching strategies; and discusses social and emotional functioning. Each chapter concludes with a summary of the points emphasized for quick future reference. Also included is a glossary of terms, annotated bibliography, internet resources and helpful organizations.
 
     
Nursing Students with Disabilities: Change the Course
Nursing Students with Disabilities charts the course of eight nursing students who have disabilities as they complete arduous nursing training. The students’ stories, by themselves, are inspirational and educational. By describing their own challenges of deafness, Crohn’s Disease, physical disabilities, etc., the students show us that where there is a will there is a way.
 
     
Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Bases Program for Reading Problems at Any Level

In this book Dr. Shaywitz instructs parents in what they can do year-by-year, grade-by-grade , step-by-step for a dyslexic child. She lays out a home program for enhanced reading; guides parents in choosing the best school for their child and in working with teacher. She also suggests ways of raising and preserving the child's self-esteem. This book provides exercises, teaching aids, information on computer programs, and many other invaluable resources. This is a cutting-edge research translated into an easy-to-follow plan of action offering help and hope to all who have reading problems, and their families.
 
     
Overcoming Dyslexia in Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Third Edition

This new revised third edition provides a thorough description of what science knows today about what causes the forms of dyslexia that are related to left brain language processing. A graphic illustration of how dyslexia impacts classroom learning, emotions, social behavior, job performance, and personal development.
 
     
Parenting a Struggling Reader: A Guide to Diagnosing and Finding Help for Your Child's Reading Difficulties
This is the first completely comprehensive, totally up to date, practical guide for recognizing, diagnosing, and overcoming any childhood reading difficulty. Acknowledging that parents often lose valuable years by waiting for their school systems to test for a child's reading disability the authors offer a detailed and realistic program for making parents activley involved in their children's reading development.
 
 
     
Plan Your Day: Scheduling Skills For People With Special Needs
Enliven your curriculum with video! Mary, a young woman with developmental disabilities, teaches her brother Carl and his friend Jason how to set and stick to schedules. After missing a big bowling league game, Carl and Jason are beside themselves. Getting somewhere on time is not one of their strong points. Yet to function independently, it's necessary to be able to make and keep appointments. Mary helps them learn how to set schedules and get there on time. Closed Captioned
 
     
Remembering With Love: Messages Of Hope For The First Year Of Grieving And Beyond
An affirming gift for those grieving the loss of a loved one, offering compassion, comfort and guidance with over three hundred short pieces written by those who have been there.
 
       
 

Roadblocks to Learning: Understanding the Obstacles that can Sabotage Your Child’s Academic Success
This general resource for parents aims to explain and define counterproductive behaviors and learning disorders that block a child’s academic progress. The book lists common symptoms of each difficulty, defines important terminology and suggests testing protocol and remediation strategies, when appropriate. Resources provide include a bibliography and 2 appendices.

 
       
 

Sarah and Puffle: A Story for Children about Diabetes
A young child deals with some of her feelings and frustrations about having diabetes. Offers comfort and validation to children with diabetes who have similar experiences. Also provides basis information about the condition is introduced. Ages 4 to 8

 
       
 

Shorty: One simple wish. One extraordinary man
Shorty is an inspirational documentary film about Walter "Shorty" Simms, a 55year old man with Down syndrome, and the Hampden-Sydney Tiger football team's #1 fan.

This season in particular is very special to Shorty. Not only is his beloved Tiger football squad poised to make the playoffs for the first time in 26 years, but he is also being inducted into the Hampden-Sydney College Athletic Hall of Fame. Most important to Shorty however, is the fact that his 56th birthday falls on the day of the final game of the regular season against the Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets - a 108 year rivalry known simply as "The Game."

 
       
  Small Steps Forward: Using Games and Activities to Help Your Pre-School child with Special Needs
When young children are diagnosed with conditions such as Down syndrome, Autism or other forms of Developmental delay, there is much that parents can do to help. This book provides parents and caregivers with the information they require and a host of ideas to encourage their child's development. The games and activities suggested in the book use toys and materials which most children already have, and involve no special preparation. They are also fun to play. The book is divided into six areas--cognitive, linguistic, physical, sensory, social and emotional - for convenient reference. General issues, such as behavior management, toilet-training and sleep management, which may be encountered by parents with children with any form of disability-physical, learning or sensory. An outline of child development is provided so that parents can place their child's progress in context.
 
       
 

Smart Baby, Clever Child: Brain-Building Games, Activities, and Ideas to Stimulate Your Baby’s Mind
This book is filled with simple activities to help boost your baby's brainpower through fun, educational play. The games and activities in this book are specially tailored to fit into your baby's daily schedule, allowing flexibility and variety in your routine. Packed with useful advice this book has all you need to lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and build cherish memories along the way.

 

 

 
       
 

Something's Not Right: One Family's Struggle With Learning Disabilities
From the perspective of a mother with dyslexia, this compelling story tells how she ensured that all her children received a good education, despite three of her four children having learning disabilities.

 

 

 
 

Special Diets for Special Kids Two: Understanding and Implementing Special Diets to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders
Within the pages of this new book, in an easy and readable manner, is a complex yet intriguing intervention strategy for helping children and adults with autism. Drawing from the authors own experience with removing gluten and casein from her son's diet, she answers the many questions parents and professionals might have about choosing a dietary intervention. Plus more that 150 good tasting recipes are included to start you off. These are broken down by Chapter and include Drinks; Breakfast; Lunch; Main Dishes; Holiday Fare; Snacks and much more. This is in a binder format for ease of use.
 

 

 
       
 

Student Directed Learning: Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices
Student directed learning has the power to promote student independence and competence in inclusive classrooms. Here you will find step by step instructions for helping students with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities learn self-monitoring, self-evaluation, self-instructions, problem solving, goal setting, and other student directed learning strategies. Teachers will benefit from: specific activities for plating each strategy to work in the classroom K-12; practical teaching tips; photocopiable worksheets and much more.

 

 

 
 

Succeeding with Interventions… : A Guide to Communication and Socialisation in Interaction Therapy
Focusing on the development of interaction skills through teaching social competence, the authors explain how to design an effective social skills intervention program whose primary objective is successful peer interaction. They describe the methodology, philosophy and science underpinning their approach and include a template for a sample course currently administered over six months. Guidance is given on what resources to choose from the wide range of available intervention programs, and many case study examples are also provided. The authors outline session formats, possible problems and solutions, and emphasize the significance of the therapist's attitude and the role of parents in building social confidence.

 
       
 

Successful Kindergarten Transition: Your Guide to Connecting Children, Families & Schools
A smooth transition to kindergarten is an essential part of a child's early academic experience. This guide has the field tested methods schools need to make this happen. This book outlines a model that has been adopted in diverse schools and communities and helps professionals step by step how to : Develop a solid transition plan for their school; Implement the Plan; Stay motivated and inspired.

 
       
 

Successfully Parenting Your Baby With Special Needs: Early Intervention For Ages Birth To Three
Discovering your baby has a special need can be a very traumatic experience. This video is designed to give parents hope and support through enlightening them to the wonderful benefits of Early Intervention. It describes a process designed for young children ages birth to three with unique needs. Includes Individualized Family Service Plan and much more.

 
       
 

Sugar Was My Best Food
Nine year old Adair tells of how diabetes brought big changes to his life. Little by little, he and his family learned to manage his illness, and after awhile life got better. This true story will help other kids in their struggle with diabetes. Age 8-13

 
       
 

Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism Scripts and Script Fading
Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism’ describes scripts that parents and teachers can use to help children learn to initiate conversation, thereby improving communication. Drs. McClannahan and Krantz authors of Activity Schedules for Children with Autism have successfully used scripts and script-fading techniques based on their clinical observations and research, and founded on applied behavior analysis principles. This book demonstrates that scripts are a valuable tool to improve interaction for children and even adolescents and adults.

 
       
  Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners: Basic Survival Skills
This is about mastering math skills and concepts that are essential to surviving in a community. The focus is on teaching essential math-addition and subtraction--and concepts about time, money, counting, measuring, and the development of basic number sense which along with understanding sequences and place value, written numbers and the like as well as the ability to do simple computations will successfully nurture independence.
 
       
 

Teaching Reading And Spelling To Dyslexic Children: Getting To Grips With Words
A friendly book that helps both educators and parents teach dyslexic children to read and spell. It focuses on two original charts which present the main spelling patterns and rules of English.

 
       
 

Teaching Reading To Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide For Parents And Teachers
The only book on this subject, it describes a nationally known reading program that ensures success by presenting lessons which are imaginative and functional.

 
       
 

Teaching The Infant With Down Syndrome: A Guide For Parents And Professionals
The latest information on teaching activities for infants, resources for parents, medical facts about Down syndrome, and tips for parents on how best to help and enjoy their babies.

 
       
 

The Alphabet War: A Story About Dyslexia
How many times have parents and teachers thought that if children would just try harder, they could succeed! In this case Adam is a bright young boy who has dyslexia; he is just one of the many children with learning disabilities in schools today. This is a great book for parents and teachers to help them understand that there are ways to help a child with dyslexia learn even if it take a little bit more time then it would for any other "normal" student or child. Adam in this book struggled with reading and writing, but having a great support system behind him, gave him the confidence to start reading books on his own and not to give up on learning.

 
       
 

The Dancing Dialogue: Using the Communicative Power of Movement with Young Children
This eagerly anticipated volume brings to book format the popular program Dr. Tortora has presented to thousands of professionals. This book is a one-of-a-kind resource that combines insights from diverse disciplines, including psychology, neurobiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dance movement therapy, and early childhood development. No dance background is needed—the ideas and techniques are accessible for professionals from any field. Strategies are brought to life by the author’s vibrant, encouraging voice and the fascinating stories of children and adults engaging in the communicative dance.

 
 


The Fable Of Mable With The Ladle At The Table: A Phonemic Awareness Tale
This book is the second book in a series of early childhood books written by a speech-language pathologist and devoted specifically to phonemic awareness and language skills for early childhood through early elementary children. These stories are written with the intention of entertaining children while also teaching the concepts of phonemic awareness and language concepts for successful reading. It is excellent for parents as well as Head start teachers and speech/language pathologist.

 
       
 

The GF Kid: A Celiac Disease Survival Guide
“I’m no different than any other kid. I’m just a GF kid,” says Paris, matter-of-factly. She’s the spunky eleven-year-old narrator of this story for kids with celiac disease who must eat gluten-free (GF) foods. With equal parts humor and directness, Paris* gets right down to business explaining what it’s like to have celiac disease. (*Paris’s mom wrote the story, full of her daughter’s wisecracking comments, and her dad drew the funny, cartoony illustrations.)

 
       
  The Grief Club: The Secret to Getting Through All Kinds of Change
After author Melody Beattie's son died, she found herself welcomed into new "club," a circle of people who had lived through the tragic loss of a child. This was not the first club in which she unwittingly found herself. Years earlier she found herself in Twelve Step groups, first balking, then later embracing the healing principles that she now credits with saving her life. But life, Ms. Beattie writes, is all about change. Not only do loved ones die, but once successful careers can careen out of control and debilitating diseases can rob you of future plans. Smaller losses can take a toll as well. She writes, "There's a secret to get through loss, pain and grief. If we're alone we can't see who we are. When we join the club, other people become the mirror. Through them, we see ourselves and gain an understanding of what we're going through. Then slowly, real slowly, we learn to accept who we see in the mirror. Then you become the mirror for them; by being honest about who you are, you'll help them learn to love and accept themselves."
 
       
 

The Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment For Epilepsy: 3rd Edition
Devoted exclusively to explaining a unique doctor approved approach to minimizing seizures, this book is a must have for all families affected by epilepsy and seizures. The diet presented within is high in fat and low in carbohydrates and protean, helping to control seizures and allow children to lead normal seizure and drug free lives.

 
       
 

The Parent's Guide To Food Allergies: Clear And Complete Advice From The Experts On Raising Your Food-Allergic Child
Whether you are the parent, relative, caregiver, or teacher of a food-allergic child, you know how challenging it is to keep that child safe, healthy, happy, and well fed. The team of authors behind this invaluable book-the mother of a food-allergic child, a board-certified allergist, and a psychologist-will take you through every step of life with a food allergic child. Included issues are: allergy testing-what you need to know; diagnosing and treating anaphylaxix; in depth discussion of top eight most common food allergies; recipes that are easy, delicious and kid friendly plus much more.

 
       
 

The Power of Social Skills in Character Development: Helping Diverse Learners Succeed
This essential teaching tool gives you the guidance and knowledge you need to put your students on the path to being mature, socially responsible adults. The 80 lesson plans and reproducible activity handouts are classroom tested for effectiveness and have proved their worth in helping young people develop healthy social relationships.

 
       
 

The Secret Language Of Eating Disorders: How You Can Understand And Work To Cure Anorexia And Bulimia
The engaging and inspirational true story of Peggy Claude Pierre and her successful battle against her daughter's and other children's eating disorders. She explains how the most powerful weapon against such conditions is unconditional love.

 
       
 

The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child: What She Thinks, What He Feels: How They Can Succeed

This is a practical guide for parents and educators to appreciate the emotional struggles the dyslexic child faces and to understand the best ways to coach the child to higher self-esteem and achievement. For the first time ever, parents can learn what goes on inside dyslexic children: their fears, their frustrations, and their dreams.

 
       
 

The Worst Loss: How Families Heal From The Death Of A Child
How do families survive the worst loss? What helps people heal? What barriers are there to healing, and what will break down those barriers? Rosof, a child psychotherapist who has worked for many years with families who have lost children, offers a clear, sympathetic, no-nonsense guide to surviving "a loss like no other."

 
       
 

Transdisciplinary Play Based Intervention: Guidelines For Developing A Meaningful Curriculum For Young Children
 
With the skillfully organized TPBI Planner, teams members can choose from a wealth of fun activities to design meaningful IEPs/IFSPs. As IEPs and IFSPs are developed, corresponding intervention strategies and ideas are recorded on TIP Sheets for use at home and at school. The strategies and ideas can easily be modified based on families' needs and preferences.

 
       
 

Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment: A Functional Approach To Working With Young People
During a trandisciplinary play-based assessment, children's developmental level, learning styles, interaction patterns, and other behaviors are assessed in each of the four domains: cognitive, social-emotional, communication and language, and sensorimotor. The manual provides guidelines and worksheets for observing play, sample timetables, and specific suggestions for ensuring children's optimal performance.

 
       
 

Transition to Adulthood: A Resource for Assisting Young People with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties
From the premier researchers, educators and practitioners in the field, this handbook delivers practical methods to help young people with emotional or behavioral difficulties pursue their interests and goals as they move into greater career oriented education, work, independence, and responsibility.

 
       
  Trick-Or-Treat For Diabetes
This fun story helps children with diabetes realize there is more to Halloween than candy. It shows how they too can participate in the magic of Halloween just like all their friends.
 
       
 

Understanding Ear Infections
Designed as a clinical and educational aid to help educate patients about their ear problems. The artwork and diagrams have been simplified considerably to provide and easy to read and indexed format to take the mystery out of "Otitis Media".

 
       
 

We're People First: A Celebration Of Diversity
A collection of songs that celebrate diversity with joyful enthusiasm and also provokes thought about issues of human unity with ballads that touch the heart. Volume I designed to be used with elementary school age children. Volume II is teenager level.

 
       

What Children Need When They Grieve - The Four Essentials: Routine, Love, Honesty, and Security
This is a book that is with compassion and the knowledge that comes from the experience of loss, designed not to overwhelm with too much information, and with and introduction by an expert in childhood bereavement. after Julia lost her husband, her three children lost their father. Within hours, it became sharply clear that each child would grieve the loss in a radically different way. This book offers strategies, support and comfort for grieving families.

       
 

What On Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?
A down to earth explanation for children about death; It offers many ways for children to cope with and understand what is happening.

 
       
 

What Should I Eat? : A Complete Guide to the New Food Pyramid
For the first time in more than a decade, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised the Food Pyramid–the government’s official recommendations concerning the nutrients our bodies require and the proportion of each we need to stay healthy. The new guidelines, called My Pyramid, have been significantly adjusted to reflect the latest scientific research on nutrition. They are also very confusing!

What Should I Eat? helps clarify My Pyramid’s vast and complicated information and tells you exactly what you need to know in order to benefit from the new nutritional guidelines. Moreover, this essential manual will show you how to tailor My Pyramid for your specific health and fitness needs.

 
       
 

What's Going On In There? How The Brain And Mind Develop In The First Five Years Of Life
This thought provoking exploration of the questions critical to every prospective parent is a must read for every parent to be. Brilliantly blending cutting edge science with a mother's own insight and wisdom, this book shows parents and caregivers the innumerable ways which they can actually help their children grow better brains.

 
       
 

When Children Grieve: For Adults to Help Children Deal with Death
To watch a child grieve and not know what to do is one of the most difficult experiences for parents, teacher, and caregivers. And yet, there are guidelines for helping children develop a lifelong, healthy response to loss. In this 288 page book the authors have created a cutting-edge volume that will help free children from the false idea that they "shouldn't feel bad" and will empower them with positive, effective methods of dealing with loss.

 
       
 

Your Child: Emotional, Behavioral, And Cognitive Development From Birth Through Preadolescence
A step by step guide through the developmental milestones of childhood, discussing specific questions and concerns while also examining more troublesome problems that may arise. This book offers information on what is normal, what isn't, when to seek help, and how to find it whether the issue is promoting self esteem, or discerning what behaviors call for professional help.

 
       
  Your Child's Growing Mind: Brain Development and Learning From Birth to Adolescence: Third Edition
This third edition book was first published in 1987. It is a must read for parents and teachers who want to understand the vital relationship between brain development and learning and behavior. In clear, easy-to-understand language, the author explains what the latest brain research tells us about how children develop language and memory, evolve emotionally, and learn skills necessary for reading, writing, and arithmetic. Along the way she gives practical suggestions for supporting children's thinking at different ages and stages of brain development, and for coping with different learning styles at every age. This book equips parents and educators with the information they need to make wise, confident decisions about how best to develop each child's unique pattern of abilities.
 

 

Special Needs Books: Section 04
Autism
Deafness
Injury
Learning
Homeschooling
Signing

 

  A Button In Her Ear
Approximately 7% of school children have some degree of hearing loss. Story reinforces a childs' healthy attitude toward use of a hearing aid. For children in similar circumstances this story has special meaning and sets the stage for new understanding.
 
       
  A Season of Change
Everyone, it seems, in 13-going-on-14-year-old Biney Richmond's life treats her as though she should be wrapped in cotton and set on a shelf. Her mom and dad act as though she can't do things for herself. The only one who seems to have any confidence in her is her best friend Pat.
 
       
  Alone in the Mainstream: A Deaf Woman Remembers Public School
In writing this important book, Oliva combined her personal experiences with responses from the Solitary Mainstream Project, a survey that she conducted of deaf and hard of hearing adults who attended public school. Oliva matched her findings with current research on deaf students in public schools and confirmed that hearing teachers are ill-prepared to teach deaf pupils, they don’t know much about hearing loss, and they frequently underestimate deaf children. The collected memories in Alone in the Mainstream add emotional weight to the conviction that students need to be able to communicate freely, and they also need peers to know they are not alone.
 
 
       
  An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention, Third Edition
Procedures for implementing ABI are even clearer with this revised third edition. Using experiences with families and feedback from professionals, the authors have refined this guide with practical updates such as a new chapter on empirical support for ABI, coverage of important issues in the field, new research findings, and more ready-to-use sample forms and vignettes. Whether you’re a student or a practitioner, this comprehensive guide to ABI fully prepares you to make the most of learning opportunities, work as a team with other professionals and families, and help young children reach their goals.
 
       
  And the Journey Begins
xelrod gained renown for his pioneering work with multiracial deaf people living under apartheid in South Africa. But, in his 30s, he faced another challenge when he was diagnosed with Usher syndrome, a condition that eventually would cause him to be blind. Undaunted, he traveled to Macau, China, to continue empowering deaf people. His steadfast conviction that deaf and deaf-blind people; should be able to fulfill their potential, whatever their faith, color, or creed, continues to underpin his life’s work, which he pursues tirelessly to this day.
 
       
  Angel to Watch Over Me
Perhaps because children have not yet learned to disbelieve what their eyes, ears, and hearts tell them, they have a special closeness with angels. After the publication of Joan Wester Anderson's New York Times bestseller Where Angels Walk, people urged her to write a book entirely about children's experiences with angels--and sent along their own personal narratives as witness to these miraculous visitations.
 
       
  Animals as Teachers and Healers
Susan Chernak McElroy credits her astounding triumph over cancer to the love of the animals in her life. In Animals as Teachers & Healers she shares her remarkable story along with true stories from others who have been touched by the loving energies of animals.
 
       
  Artists’ Journals and Sketchbooks: Exploring and Creating Personal Pages
Creative souls want and need a special place for recording and decoding their interior world—a place to download all their creative ideas, a place to remember the events of the day, or a place to doodle, to draw, and to dream. This book is for all these people—it’s an engaging and intimate glimpse into the personal pages of a wide variety of select artists and journal keepers whose works not only provide visual delight and inspiration but evidence the intensity and devotion that such personal journals invite.
 
 
       
  Autism is Not A Life Sentence: How One Family Took on Autism and Won!
Summers takes a unique, and, to some, controversial, approach to teaching and parenting her daughter with autism by applying Chaos Theory in combination with more traditional behavior management strategies. The results have been extraordinary. Jessica, initially pronounces as limited to a self-contained classroom wearing a helmet to prevent self-abusive behaviors, is now an accomplished student in high school, composing music, writing stories, and speaking at conferences about life with autism.
 
 
       
  Backyard Beekeeper: an Absolute Beginner
This book isn’t only a guide to beekeeping or a honey cookbook; it’s both. No other book on the market provides an in-depth review of beekeeping and what honey is good for and how to use it. This book is the complete “honey bee” resource with general information on bees, a how-to guide to the art of bee keeping and how to set up, care for and harvest your own hives, as well as tons of fun facts and projects that are bee related. The second half of the book is the complete guide to honey. It reviews the different types of honey, health effects as well as provides 100s of ideas and recipes for using honey in recipes, cosmetically in facemasks and shampoos, and for medicinal uses.
 
       
  Backyard Stargazer: An absolute beginner's guide to skywatching with and without a telescope
There’s nothing like the thrill of glimpsing Saturn’s rings for the first time or seeing, with the aid of a simple pair of binoculars, a fuzzy patch in the sky resolve into a cluster of sparkling stars. The Backyard Stargazer will help you discover new wonders in the night sky, whether you observe from a lounge chair in your backyard, a camp set up far from city lights, or a ship’s deck on a special “stargazing cruise.” Written in a conversational, accessible style, The Backyard Stargazer is a down-to-earth guide to observing the night (and daytime!) sky without having to invest in a lot of equipment. Includes 46 easy projects for planet-watching, moon-viewing, and constellation-spotting!
 
       
  Barbara and Fred: Grownups Now, Living Fully with Developmental Disabilities
The definitive book for parents and social workers in the field of developmental disabilities. Explores the issues and achievements of a mature couple, tracing their growth from birth through significant, intimate relationships. Encourages a deeper understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities.
 
       
  Bedside Manners: One Doctor's Reflections on the Oddly Intimate Encounters Between Patient and Healer
Combining the grace and precision of a poet with the down-to-earth, compassionate manner of a doctor who deals with the problems of real people every day, Watts describes situations both odd and touching: the patient who stays awake during an endoscopy to ward off demons; the woman who recites poetry to get through a frightening treatment; the man who arrives at Watts’s office bearing Internet research on syndromes that have little to do with his own condition; and the seventy-four-year-old architect who faces a tough cancer diagnosis with dignity and courage.
 
       
  Belonging: At fifteen, belonging is everything...
Gustie Blaine had it all—she was a cheerleader and an honor-roll student, she even got along with her parents—until the summer of her fifteenth year. That summer she contracted an illness that left her deaf. Suddenly her life changed. Old friends no longer had time for her and school became a nightmare. Gradually Gustie begins to find new friends, like Lenore, who isn’t afraid of Gustie’s deafness. And Jack, who thinks of her deafness as “part of the whole package.” Gustie learns a lot about people and about herself. She learns what it really means to belong.
 
       
  Blue Potatoes, Orange Tomatoes: How to Grow a Rainbow Garden
An introduction to organic gardening which explains how to grow a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables in unexpected colors, outlining simple guidelines for planning, planting, caring for, and troubleshooting a rainbow garden. Also includes some special recipes.
 
       
  Bridging the Gap: Raising A Child With Nonverbal Learning Disorder
Millions of children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder, a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expression. Though they are exceptionally bright and extremely articulate, these children often have difficulty in social situations-and can become depressed, withdrawn, or anxious. In this book, Rondalyn Varney Whitney-a pediatric occupational therapist and the parent of a child with NLD-offers practical suggestions that will help parents put their child on the path to a happy, fulfilling life.
 
       
  C.O.A.C.H. Choosing Outcomes And Accomodations For Children: A Guide To Educational Planning For Students With Disabilities
This user friendly popular planning tool provides detailed explanations, explicit instructions, "helpful hints" for each step, and tabs for pinpointing information. It contains established, practical, and field tested methods for both special and general educators, relayed service providers, school administrators, and parents who work toward creating a meaningful IEP for each students.
 
       
  Champions on Wheels: The Extraordinary Story of Athletes Will to be Ordinary
The story opens at the Sydney Paralympics and ends four years later in Athens. Five American athletes strive to try to make the U. S. Paralympic team. Three are paraplegics; Nick is a quadriplegic, Steve has a bone disease. Some will make Team USA. Some will not. However, the story is their trying to make the team, their dedication, and sacrifices that they make along the way.
 
       
  Changing My Mind: A Journey of Disability and Joy
In this book, Maxwell's creative narrative welcomes others into his battle with encephalitis and epilepsy. His honest journal shows readers what life is like with a damaged brain and invites them to face their own inner wars, painful struggles and disabilities with faith. Changing My Mind gives those living with disabilities, family members of the disabled, and their friends a glimpse of true joy during journeys through dark valleys and disappointments in life.
 
       
  Cochlear Implants In Children: Ethics and Choices
This extensive first of its kind text addresses every facet of the ongoing controversy about implanting cochlear hearing devices in children as young as 12 months old and in some cases younger. The authors carefully analyzed the sensitive issues connected with the procedure. The book touches on the lives of those who have cochlear implants, the history and development of the procedure, and also the ethics and discussion in the Deaf Community regarding child consent to the procedure.
 
       
  Colour All My Wings: A Poetry Journal
Every day factors challenge our mental health; some are within our control and others are not, which can cause imbalance in our lives. This book demonstrates no matter what the reason, we can all take steps to improve our well being and that of others.
 
       
  Conducting Effective Conferences With Parents Of Children With Disabilities
A superb source of knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective conferences with parents of children with disabilities. It shows a solid understanding of the challenges families face as a consequence of childhood disability, and the issues that are likely to rise in meetings with school professionals.
 
       
  Creating a "Win-Win IEP" for Students with Autism: A How-To Manual for Parents and Educators
This Second Edition, has been written to provide parents and families of students with autism necessary information and skills to meet the challenges of the IEP process. This book takes readers through the child-centered educational process from the stages of initial diagnosis to implementation ad of student's individualized educational programs. Practical suggestions are provided based on federal and state legislative requirements, case law, and the many years of experience the author has in working with the process as a teacher, special education administrator, regional special education consultant and university instructor.
 
       
  Death And Dying: A Guide For Staff Serving Adults With Mental Retardation
A superb resource for caregivers of those with mental retardation. It will help them become better equipped to deal with their own feelings, help clients, family members, and other staffers to resolve their respective conerns about death.
 
       
  Einstein & Me: Talking About Learning Disabilities
This program is designed for parents, kids, and teachers. In a candid conversation, students reveal what it's like to have a learning disability. Upbeat, informative and optimistic; this video is great for in-service training and parent meetings.
 
       
  Fifty Nifty Ways: To Help Your Child Become a Better Learner
Fifty Nifty Ways isn’t about helping your child learn by rote to pass a test. It’s about the ‘concept’ of learning and how you can help your child ‘learn how to learn.’ Johnson says the skills of learning are teachable and learnable. In this book, he describes fifty proven techniques and principles, which you can use or adapt, to help your child to greater success in school and in life. Johnson has been an elementary school principal as well as a teacher for many years from the elementary school level to graduate programs. He is the father of four children and holds a M.Ed. degree and a PhD in education. Johnson has written extensively on the concept of learning to learn and process education.
 
 
       
  Gardening With Heirloom Seeds: Tried-and-True Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables for a New Generation
Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summer's crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. They're living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, far away. They are sometimes better adapted to pests and harsh conditions than many modern varieties and often simply smell or taste better. Gardening with Heirloom Seeds serves as a resource for gardeners, cooks, and plant lovers of all levels of expertise who want to know more about finding, sharing, and propagating the seeds of heirloom flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
 
       
  Genetics and Mental Retardation Syndromes: A New Look at Behavior and Interventions
This comprehensive guide identifies the genetic and behavior characteristics of nine specific genetic mental retardation syndromes. It contains accessible in-depth information on causes, prevalence, physical and medical features, and cognitive profiles among other things.
 
 
       
  Happy Birthday! : A Beginner’s Book Of Signs
A sturdy little book for children who are just beginning to learn how to sign shown in sign with pictures.
 
       
Helping People With A Learning Disability Explore Relationships
This book focuses on the nature of relationships by examining a house inhabited by five people with learning disabilities. There are several subplots that deal with love, grief, and simple friendship.
       
  Home Screen Printing Workshop: Do It Yourself Techniques, Design Ideas, and Tips for Graphic Prints
Images produced by the process of screen-printing surround us everywhere we go, from the garments we wear to the pillows we put on our couches; from the bags we carry our belongings in to the mugs from which we drink coffee. Screen printing has a long history--it is the way Andy Warhol had his celebrity portraits produced. It can be done on a large scale, but it is also very easy to do with simple and affordable materials at home
 
       
  Homeschool Your Child For Free
An invaluable guide to all the best in free educational material-from reading-readiness activities for preschoolers science projects for teens-categorizes, reviews, and rates more than 1200 of the most useful educational resources on the Internet and beyond. Includes Legal guidelines and compliance requirements; complete curriculum plans for a comprehensive education from preschool though high school. On line lesson plans arranged by subject and much more.
 
       
  Homeschooling and the Voyage of Self-Discovery
Not a memoir, not a how-to, not a homeschooling curriculum, but a call to nurture and celebrate the magical uniqueness of every child. By turns gentle and passionate, practical and visionary, Homeschooling and the Voyage of Self-Discovery confronts head-on the anxieties parents may have in setting forth on what can become a life-transforming journey.
 
       
  Homeschooling on a Shoestring: A Jam-packed Guide
This book is a compendium of ideas for the family that wants to start or continue homeschooling on a tight budget. You’ll find it all here:

• Ideas for making money while staying at home. • Thousands of ideas for affordable teaching tools.
• Hundreds of suggestions for low-cost field trips.
• Ways to save on everything from housing to utilities.
• Ways to get free or low-cost computers.
 
       
  How to Compromise with Your School District without Compromising Your Child
A Field Guide for Getting Effective Services for Children with Special Needs. The guide that every parent must have! Gary Mayerson has devoted his career in law to helping children with autism get the fair and appropriate education that they need and deserve. In this field guide, he brings parents up to speed quickly and efficiently on the ways educational bureaucracies work—or more importantly, don’t —for children with special needs.
 
       
  How To Write An I.E.P., Third Edition
Parents, teachers, administrators and others involved in IEP preparation and implementation will profit from this brief, easy-to-use, new handbook. The revised text will serve as an invaluable reference for making sure all factors of consequence are given the consideration they require.
 
       
  How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? : Quality Indicators for Effective Service Delivery
This dynamic book supplies incredibly practical and helpful hints for designing IEP goals that are both meaningful and measureable, while addressing the core areas of difficulty for students with autism spectrum disorders. This is a critical tool for all educators, and a necessary text for parents seeking to understand and particpate in the IEP process in a meaningful way.
 
       
  I Can Sign My ABC's
This full-color picture book has 26 signs - one for each letter-with manual alphabet hand shape, a picture, the name, and sign of a simple object beginning with that letter. Ideal book for teaching young children the alphabet.
 
       
  Kid-Friendly Parenting With Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children: A Treasury Of Fun Activities Toward Better Behavior
A step by step guide offering hundreds of ideas and methods designed to work with children ages 3 to 12. to enhance communication; solve problems; strengthen relationships in skillful, fun ways.
 
 
       
  Learning Disabilities And ADHD: A Family Guide To Living And Learning Together
Vital information on early signs and symptoms of learning disabilities and ADD/HD; latest advances in educational, medical and psychological treatments including drug and behavior therapies; how learning problems affect the whole family and more
 
       
  Legal Rights: The Guide For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing People
This newly revised Fifth edition offers, in easy to understand language, the latest state and federal statutes and administrative procedures that prohibit discrimination against deaf and hard of hearing people, and others with physical challenges. It includes complete information on the Telecommunicatins Act of 1996, new laws for hearing aid compatible telephones, the new Rehabilitation Act regulations and also explains new requirements for federal buildings and other new structures to provide full access.
 
       
Letter Art Sticker Book
Based on the bestselling title Letter Art, this sticker book includes more than 1,000 transparent alphabet stickers, all designed by girls! They’re perfect for spelling out names, phrases, or greetings, and for creating personalized stationery, bookmarks, gift cards, and more! Includes a blank photo frame to decorate.
 
       
  Making Angels, Ornaments, and Dolls By Hand: Step-by-Step Instructions for 47 Projects
This glittering collection features full-color photographs, easy step-by-step instructions, and great ideas for using these angels as special-occasion gifts or decorations, or just for fun. There are projects that symbolize love, health, strength, teens, friendship, and more. There are plenty of tips and techniques as well as an artist directory and product resource guide.
 
       
  Making Books by Hand: A Step-by-Step Guide
The craft of book-making goes back as far as the earliest times. Though the techniques are old, the art of book making seems to be growing. This is most likely due to the beauty of handmade books but also the ease with which simple books can be made. Mary McCarthy and Philip Manna provide illustrated, step-by-step instructions to lead both the beginning and experienced crafts person through twelve simple and beautiful book-making projects.With Making Books by Hand anyone can create elegant, decorative blank books, photo albums, gifts and journals that will last forever. Mary McCarthy is a self-employed book artist. Her books appear in a number of museums, college libraries, and private collections.
 
       
  Making Family Journals: Projects and Ideas for Sharing and Recording Memories Together
Making Family Journals is a comprehensive and inspirational collection of how-to projects and activities, from handmade family trees to photo scrapbooks, to travel journals, family recipe books and dream journals. The book is geared toward creating projects that the entire family can enjoy and participate in, from making actual mini books, to keeping a shared journal during a trip. Families, creative moms, scrapbook artists seeking to expand their universe, book artists looking for projects to share with family will all enjoy this book, which showcases lots of new, refreshing ideas.
 
       
  Manual Communication: A Basic Text And Workbook With Practical Exercise
An excellent textbook with practical exercises for those who work with children who are hard of hearing. It includes a variety of encoding and decodong exercises.
 
 
       
  Moses Goes To A Concert
A story about a deaf boy going to a concert for the first time. The book is written in sign and english.
 
       
  My First Book Of Sign
A full color alphabet book, giving the sign for 150 words most freqently used by young people. Word choice based on early language acquisition. Appropriate for children begining to read
 
       
  My Signing Book Of Numbers
This full color picture book helps children learn their numbers in sign language. Each two page spread has the appropriate number of things or creatures for the number
 
       
  New Birdhouse Book: Inspiration and Instruction for Building 50 Birdhouses
For years, birdhouses were used to attract songbirds and protect vanishing species. Today, they are prized as folk art and desired because of the aesthetic qualities they bring to the home and garden. From fanciful houses that resemble animal figures to more traditional designs, such as dovecote and martin houses, this exquisite book features gorgeous birdhouses and tells the stories behind them
 
       
  No One To Play With: Social Problems Of LD And ADD Children
One of the first books that recognizes and provides advice on how to cope with the social difficulties encountered on an everyday basis by those with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.
 
 
       
  One Beat at a Time: Living with Sudden Cardiac Death
“I’ll wake up in heaven, right Mom?” That’s just one of the questions a mother never wants to have to answer to her five-year-old. But after narrowly escaping cardiac death on numerous occasions, it was bound to come up. Matt Noble escaped that death five times before the age of eighteen; this is his story. It is the story of a young man who spent his formative years wondering if his next heartbeat would literally be his last. Now, as a young adult of twenty-eight, he shares his story with the world.
 
       
  Opposites: A Beginner’s Book Of Signs
A sturdy book for children who are just learning to sign.
 
       
  Painting and Decorating Wooden Spoons: 100 Step-by-Step Projects for Making People, Animals, and Fantasy Characters from Wooden Spoons
You’ll never look at an ordinary wooden spoon in quite the same way after browsing this book of fun loving, whimsical, and wacky designs for anything and everything you can do with wooden spoons. Here you’ll find ideas for transforming a wooden spoon into a mobile for having above an infant’s crib, plant markers for the garden, table and wall art, party favors, and even friendly-faced toothbrush and washcloth holders for the bathroom. Projects are easy to make with simple instructions and basic materials.
 
       
  Pathways to Success: College Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities share the strategies that have brought them success both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. They discuss the realities of adjusting to the new academic challenges and to the differences in support services between post secondary and the high school levels.
 
       
  People With Disabilities Who Challenge The System
This exceptional book demonstrates how to build supports to surmount the unique challenges of including people who are deaf-blind, have severe cognitive disabilities, or have serious behavior problems in school, the workplace, and the community. Compelling case examples and practical text not only promote self-determination, but also identify ways to overcome barriers to meaningful inclusion.
 
 
       
  Pickles and Preserves
The conservation of food by pickling and preserving is an old and honorable art," writes Marion Brown in her introduction to Pickles and Preserves, first published in 1955. While the art of food preservation does indeed have a long history, it is also very much in step with contemporary interest in natural foods and home gardening. As the popularity of farmers' markets, natural food stores, and garden-to-table cookbooks attests, Americans are once again hungry for the taste of authentic home cooking. With its heirloom recipes and clear instructions, Pickles and Preserves introduces the modern cook to a wonderful piece of America's culinary heritage.
 
       
  Planning for Success: The College Application Process for Students with Learning Disabilities
The college admission process can be a confusing and overwhelming experience for students with learning disabilities and their families. On the other hand, with careful planning, it can be an exciting and rewarding experience resulting in a happy match between the student and school. In this video, you will view early planning, college visits and interviews, the application and essay, as well as how to choose the best college.
 
       
  Portraits of Success : Fostering Hope and Resilience in Individuals with Learning Disabilities
This video features interviews by Larry B. silver, M.D. and Robert Brooks, Ph.D. with adults, parents, and teachers about their experiences with learning disabilities These "Portraits of Success" will foster hope and resilience in children with learning disabilities.
 
       
  Profiles Of Success: Successful Adults Achieving With Learning Disabilities
Meet three exceptional adults with learning disabilities who have achieved success, and hear how they struggled and overcame obstacles to choose career paths that best suited their strengths.
 
       
  Psychological Development Of Deaf Children
Beginning with the nature and scope of deafness the author integrates 30 years of information to identify in what functionally significant way does deafness affect the course of child development.
 
       
  Raising And Educating A Deaf Child
A comprehensive Guide to the choices, controversies, and decisions faced by Parents and Educators. Although written by a researcher, the language and explanations of complex issues are clear and easy to understand.
 
 
       
  Real Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21 Families Who Teach Their Children at Home
Whether you are just contemplating homeschooling or are a veteran seeking fresh ideas and help in overcoming obstacles look no further. This well written easy to understand text shows just how practical and rewarding it is to educate children and provide them with what they need most.
 
       
  Resilience: Learning from People with Disabilities and Turning Points in Their Lives
This volume brings to life the nature of resilience and adaptation to change by describing turning points, or critical experienced, in the lives of people with disabilities. People with cerebral palsy, behavior management strategies, spina bifida, or attention deficit disorder are interviewed in this book. They describe events and experiences that changed their lives and pinpoint which factors helped or hindered there adaptation. The author shows how understanding people with disabilities may help all readers create meaning in life and become resilient
 
       
  Retarded Isn't Stupid Mom!, Revised Edition : At 2 She was Labeled Mentally Retarded, at 22 She was Living On Her Own
A fast paced engaging story where the mother of a two year old mentally retarded child reveals her feelings of denial, guilt, frustration, eventual acceptance, and the resulting determination to help her child live an independent life. Every accomplishment of the child brings hope, and every outcome teaches others about setting expectations.
 
       
  Roadblocks to Learning: Understanding the Obstacles That Can Sabotage Your Child’s Academic Success
This comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide explains more than seventy types of learning impediments and counterproductive behaviors including dyslexia, depression, ineffectual problem solving test-taking phobias, teacher-child conflict and hyperactivity that may be affecting your child. Armed with clear-cut information, you'll learn to identify your child's needs, make inform choices, and set reasonable goals.
 
       
  Teaching Students With Mental Retardation: Providing Access to the General Curriculum
Everyday teachers and education professionals struggle with a crucial classroom goal: ensuring that students with mental retardation have access to the general curriculum. They'll find the guidance, research, and practical strategies they need in this advanced, reader-friendly volume.
 
       
  The All-Season Backyard Birdwatcher: Feeding and Landscaping Techniques Guaranteed to Attract the Birds You Want Year Round
No matter what the time of year, most of us enjoy having feathered visitors in our backyards. However, sometimes it can be a challenge to hold their attention long enough to figure out their names. With The All-Season Backyard Birdwatcher, your bird watching troubles are now over. In these easy-to-read, illustrated pages, you will learn how to attract birds to your yard like never before.
 
       
  The Backyard Vintner: The Wine Lover’s Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Wine at Home
Anyone who ever wanted to have homemade wine and never thought they had the space or ability to make it will love this book. The Backyard Vintner is a handy guide to at-home wine making that teaches readers the tips and tricks of the trade. The Backyard Vintner teaches readers how to start and maintain a vineyard, providing vital information on topics such as planting, trellising, and proper pruning techniques for grapes; which grape varieties will grow best in every climate or region; and the wines that can be made from each variety. Basic recipes for wines, and advice on topics such as bottling, storing, and serving wines, are also provided. Jim Lay is the award-winning, small-batch vintner and owner of Linden Vineyards in Linden, Virginia. He also writes, lectures, and teaches classes on wine making.
 
       
  The Burden of Sympathy: How Families Cope With Mental Illness
Working from sixty extensive interviews, the author reveals striking similarities in the experiences of caregivers: the feelings of shame, fear, guilt and powerlessness in the face of a socially stigmatized illness; the frustration of navigating the complex network of bureaucracies that govern the mental health system; and most of all, the difficulty negotiating an "appropriate" level of involvement with the mentally ill loved one while maintaining enough distance for personal health.
 
       
  The Child Who Never Grew
Brings back into print Buck's inspiring account of her struggle to help her daughter with mental retardation. With foreward by James A. Michener
 
       
  The Gift of Learning: Proven New Methods for Correcting ADD, Math and Handwriting Problems
Using the proven methods he developed to overcome dyslexia, Ron Davis adapts those techniques to help sufferers triumph over a variety of common learning disabilities, including ADD, ADHD, math deficiencies (dyscalculia and acalculia) and handwriting problems (dysgraphia and agraphia). Outlining clear instructions, the author demonstrates that through a series of mental and physical exercises called "Orientation Counseling" and learning tools called "Symbol Mastery," those struggling with these conditions can now learn how to correct them, embrace their gift, and enjoy learning.
 
 
       
  The Goal Mine: Nuggets of Learning Goals and Objectives for Exceptional Children
This revised Fifth Edition is written in parent-friendly language and is designed to help parents and educators through the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and much more. Segmented into four parts: A Primer for IEP Goals and Objectives: Measuring Learning: Tests, Scores, and Scales; The Parent Advocate; The Goal Mine Library of Goals and Objectives; plus an Appendix listing additional options for inclusion in IEP's. An invaluable resource for parents and educators alike.
 
       
  The Misunderstood Child: Understanding And Coping With Your Child’s Learning Disabilities; Third Edition
In print for more than twenty years, This book has become the go-to reference guide for families of children with learning disorders. This newly revised edition provides the latest research and new and updated content.
 
       
  The Out-Of-Sync Child: Recognizing And Coping With Sensory Processing Disorder
Revised and updated edition. The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents. Includes examples of typical indicators with check list to determine existence of condition; helpful tools for parents to promote healthy integration
 
       
  The Pain Cure: The Proven Medical Program That Helps End Your Chronic Pain
An innovative four level approach to pain management that combines aspects from nutrition, physical therapy, medication, and mental and spiritual wellness.
 
       
  The Parent's Guide to Cochlear Implants
Finally, a complete guide to the process of cochlear implantation has arrived for parents of children with hearing impairments. This friendly, easy-to-follow book explains each stage in the process, helping parents learn more about the devise itself, choosing an implant center, and describing every detail of the procedure. Included are a rich sourse of resources for parents, as well as discussion of parenting perspectives. This one of a kind guide will arm parents of deaf children with complete confidence to make informed decisions about cochlear implantation.
 
       
  The Signing Family: What Every Parent Should Know About Sign Communication
Describes in even-handed terms the major signing options available, from American Sign Language to Signed English and more, plus how to work with your child's school to ensure the signing system of your choice.
 
       
  The Silent Garden: Raising Your Deaf Child; Second Edition
An up to date reference comprising all the bits and pieces of advice, encouragement and hard data that parents might need in order to make decisions that will enable their children to grow into strong, healthy and productive members of society.
 
       
  The Sky at Night: Your Guide to the Heavens
Here's a great way for amateur astronomers to get started in the study of stars, planets, and other celestial objects. This handsomely packaged kit provides stargazers with the following items: A Planisphere—a 9" diameter laminated double disk with a night sky star chart on the base disk and a movable top disk providing directional bearings and scales that mark hours of the night and months of the year; an Astrotorch—a small flashlight that gives off a beam of red light, allowing star watchers to study charts when they're outside on a dark starry night; Mapping the Skies—a 128-page spiral-bound book of sky maps and charts and The Star Guide—another 128-page spiral-bound book of full-color sky photos, illustrations, and a lively text that explains the science of astronomy.
 
       
  The Survival Guide For Teenagers With LD
A step by step handbook of school skills and life skills designed to answer your questions about succeeding in school and preparing for life as an adult. Age 13 and up
 
       
  Toolbox of Hope: For When Your Body Doesn't Feel Good
Now in its second printing, this useful 120 page workbook includes over 60 exercises and friendly illustrations for children who are living with chronic, terminal, or degenerative illness. This thorough and resourcefully written workbook is essential for any parent, healthcare provider, educator, or child-life specialist who interacts with children with such illnesses.
 
       
  Transitional Skills for Post Secondary Success: Reflections for Students with Learning Disabilities
A thorough, extensive resource that will prove to be an invaluable guide for parents and students with learning disabilities. This book not only helps students make the transition from the protective environment of home to the university campus but offers a roadmap, for making that transition, and the college years that follow, a success.
 
       
  Understanding Learning Disabilities, Third Edition : A Parent Guide and Workbook
This book is the product of parents and professionals sharing years of experience to help you understand and cope with learning disabilities. With this outstanding book, you’ll be able to unlock your child’s or student’s potential at home, in school, and at their jobs. This book goes beyond definitions and answers with accessible and concise information, practical tips, and reproducible workbook pages. You'll learn how to immediately apply what you've learned to help your child or student.
 
       
  When Young Children Are Injured: Families As Caregivers In Hospitals And At Home
A book about the family's role in care-giving when a young child is injured. Written for families with young children who have sustained debilitating injuries.
 
 
       
  When Your Child Is Seriously Injured
Topics include preparing for hospital visits, reaction to loss, helping siblings, and coping.
 
       
  Yes! She Knows She’s Here
A fascinating story of the life of Catherine, a woman born with severe mental retardation, and her move from her parents' house into her own home. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of her move, Cath shares the excitement and success of her efforts.
 
 
       
  You And Your Deaf Child: A Self-Help Guide For Deaf And Heard Of Hearing Children
An up to date reference comprising all the bits and pieces of advice, encouragement and hard data that parents might need in order to make decisions that will enable their children to grow into strong, healthy and productive members of society
 
       
  Young at Heart: 61 Extraordinary Americans Tell How to Defy Age With Zest, Work & Healthy Lifestyles
Anne Snowden Crosman writes about people and social issues. She has been a CBS and NBC Radio Network reporter/newscaster, magazine columnist and a writer for The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor and Voice of America. For this book, Crosman interviewed hundreds of elderly people who continue to lead vibrant lives and serve as in inspiration to others.
 
       
       

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