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A Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome Siegfried M Pueschel, MD, Ph.D., M.P.H. Dr. Pueschell’s best-selling book has been updated and revised for 2001! Crossing the lifespan, this thorough volume highlights developmental stages and shows recent advances that can improve a child’s quality of life. New topics include: IDEA of 1997; innovative services; programs and support groups; latest prenatal genetic testing methods; impact of play on gross motor development; and the association of Down Syndrome with other disorders. B-211 / $21.95 / 5.5” x 8” / 352 pgs / sc |
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ADHD - What Every Parent Wants to Know David L Woodrich Shatter your myths about ADHD with this practical easy-to-read guide. This book provides educators and parents with valuable information about: symptoms and diagnosis; medical intervention; instructional strategies;communication and behavior strategies; and more. B-209 / $21.95 / 5.5” x 8.5” / 285 pgs |
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Children with Autism A Parents Guide Edited by Michael D Powers, Psy.D Forward by Temple Grandin From the new parent coping with a child’s recent diagnosis to one who is an experienced advocate, this book is a must-have reference. Now completely revised and updated, this publication covers a multitude of special concerns including daily and family life; early intervention, educational programs; legal rights; advocacy. This book includes the latest information on current diagnostic criteria, Applied Behavior Analysis, IDEA, autism advocacy via the Internet and more. WP-300 / $17.95 / 5 .5" x 8.5" / 456 pgs / softcover |
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Children with Cerebral Palsy A Parents' Guide Edited by Elaine Geralis This edition provides a complete spectrum of information and compassionate advice about cerebral palsy and its effect on development and education during a child's first six years. Covers diagnosis, medical issues, family life, therapies, treatment, special education and more. A must read for both parents and educators. WP-304 / $16.95 / 5.5" x 8.5" / 470 pgs/ sc |
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Children with Fragile X Syndrome Edited by Jayne Dixon Weber This book provides a complete, sensitive introduction to Fragile X Syndrome, an inherited, genetic condition. This publication covers: diagnosis; parental emotions; therapies & medications; early intervention; education; daily care; legal rights and advocacy. A starred review in the Library Journal states this publication is “Essential for all consumer health collections.” WP-307X / $17.95 / 5.5” x 8.5” / 472 pgs / sc |
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Children with Spina Bifida - A Parents Guide Edited by Marlene Lutkenhoff, R.N., M.S.N. This comprehensive publication provides easy-to-understand coverage of neurosurgery, physical therapy, emotional health, education, urological concerns, orthopedic concerns, childhood development and more. Birth to early elementary. Although written for parents this is a valuable resource with up-to-date information for educators and resource libraries. WP-302 / $16.95 / 5.5" x 8.5" / 470 pgs / sc |
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Children with Tourette Syndrome - A Parents' Guide Informative handbook for parents of children and teens. This book covers medical, educational, legal, family life, daily care, emotional issues and more. An excellent resource for parents and educators. WP-305 / $14.95 / 5.5" x 8.5" / 352 pgs / sc |
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Children with Visual Impairments A Parents Guide Edited by M Cay Holbrook, Ph.D. For families of children with visual impairments ranging from low vision to total blindness. This book offers authoritative information and empathy, parental insight on diagnosis and treatment, orientation and mobility, literacy, legal issues and more. An excellent resource for parents, educators and support staff. WP-303 / $16.95 / 5.5" x 8.5" / 395 pgs / sc |
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Inclusion: A Practical Guide for Parents Tools to Enhance Your Child's Success in Learning Lorraine O. Moore, Ph.D. This best seller helps parents understand the special education system and provides the necessary tools to promote and enhance their child's learning. In easy-to-understand language inclusive education, test interpretation, information processing, learning styles, current brain research are only a few of the topics discussed. The easy-to-use strategies, exercises, questionnaires and checklists assist parents in helping their child benefit from learning both at school and home. Specific strategies are included for reading, math, writing and attention skills. Many reproducible forms and checklists are included. This excellent publication is recommended for parents, psychologists and educators. P-300 / $19.95 / 8 1/2" x 11" / s/c 192 pgs. |
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Life Skills Development Series This program is developed for secondary students with developmental disabilities. Each program offers award winning like skill curricula and the hands-on materials necessary to acquire the targeted skills. Curricula covers the following areas: personal hygiene; housekeeping; grocery and clothes shopping; cooking healthy foods; dining out in several types of restaurants; and scheduling. All curricula provide objectives, training suggestions, potential problems and task analysis. Thousands of hands-on materials: shopping cards; picture-sequenced cookbook; personal care cards; dining and scheduling cards are included. Appointment and pocket books are provided so cards may be taken on outings! Each spiral bound program includes 100 plus pages. The programs may be ordered as an entire set or purchased individually. AT-200S / $459.00 / Set of All five programs |
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The ADD/ADHD Checklist An Easy Reference for Parents & Teachers Sandra Rief, M.A. This excellent publication is an encyclopedia of practical information, tips and suggestions which will help educators and parents better understand children and teenagers with ADD/ADHD and the kind of support and intervention that is necessary for their success. Written in simple, concise, easy-to-read checklist format, the book is packed with practical advice and information on a wide range of topics and is organized into the following five sections:
An excellent resource for parents, teachers, and other professionals involved with those who have ADD/ADHD PH-104 / $12.95 / 6" x 9" / s/c 256 pages |
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The Early Intervention Dictionary This excellent publication defines hundreds of medical, therapeutic and educational terms commonly used in the early intervention field. This invaluable dictionary helps parents, early intervention professionals field successfully understand one another and collaborate more effectively. WP-306 / $17.95 / 5.5" x 8.5" / 412 pgs / softcover |
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50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span Without Drugs, Labels or Coercion Dr. Thomas Armstrong In this excellent publication, Dr. Armstrong provides fifty innovative, proven, and safe ways to help a child develop lifelong internal controls. His strategies involve every aspect of a child's development, from education and cognition to biology and culture. Also included is an easy-to-follow checklist to pinpoint the interventions that are best suited for a particular child, and hundreds of resources - books and organizations that support the fifty strategies. This provocative book offers much needed practical information for both parents and professionals. NP-104H / $23.95 / 303 pages / hardcover
NP-104 / $13.95 / 303 pages / softcover |
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The Special-Needs Reading List An Annotated Guide to the Best Publications for Parents and Professionals Willma K. Sweeney *Covers 700 authors and 200 organizations* Provides short reviews and recommendations of the best books, journals, newsletters, organizations, and other information sources about children with disabilities. This invaluable reference is organized into two broad sections: Part One covers topics related to disabilities in general, such as Disability Awareness; Family Life; Legal Issues; and Education. Part Two focuses on specific disabilities, including Autism; Cerebral Palsy; Down Syndrome; Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Learning Disabilities; and Speech and Language Disorders. "Some parents of children with disabilities seek every ounce of information they can
find to help their children lead productive, independent lives. Others are so overwhelmed
by the information explosion that they don't know where to turn. No matter where they
stand, Wilma Sweeney's The The Special-Needs Reading List is a wonderful place to start.
This comprehensive guide belongs on the shelves of every public library and parent
resource center, on the desktops of pediatric professionals, and most of all, in the hands
of parents." "A valuable resource guide for families
and the professionals who serve them. The Special-Needs Reading List is also an important
collection development and reference tool for public libraries to consider. Listed are
resources to help readers find out how to toilet train a child with disabilities, identify
organizations with expertise in specific disabilities, figure out how to address the needs
of non-disabled siblings, learn about parents' rights in education services and a wide
range of other useful topics." "As a parent of a child defeating
challenges, I know how essential it is to obtain ready access to comprehensive, accurate
and timely information. This excellent resource will help people with disabilities and
their families make educated choices about issues of critical importance. Knowledge is
power." WP-230 / $18.95 / 8 1/2" x 11" / 314 pages s/c |
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Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs Edited by Donald J. Meyer Illustrated by Cary Pillo Siblings of all ages share their experiences as the brother or sister of someone with a disability-the good and bad aspects, as well as many thoughtful observations. The glossary explains these disabilities - from the more common (Down Syndrome) to the very rare (Trisomy 9 Mosaic). These personal tales introduce siblings to others like them, perhaps for the first time, and allow them to compare experiences. WP-219 / $14.95 / 106 pages / softcover / Grades 3 - 7 |
