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Books for Parents and Teachers of Kids with Special Needs
Children’s Health and Development: General Topics
Special Needs: General
Fun and Relaxation
Legal Information
Special Education: General
Special Education: Early Childhood
Special Education: Higher Education
Behavior
Developmental Disabilities
Emotional and Mental Health
Learning Disabilities, Learning Differences, Learning Difficulties
Reading Difficulties
Speech and Language Impairments
ADD, ADHD, and Hyperactivity
Asperger Syndrome
Autism
Blindness and Visual Impairment
Cerebral Palsy
Deafness and Hearing Impairment
Down Syndrome
Dyslexia
Fragile X Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant disorder
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Spina Bifida
Tourette Syndrome
Personal and Family Perspectives
Suspected Risk Factors
Children’s Health and Development: General Topics
Brazleton, T. Berry. The Children’s Hospital Guide to Your Child’s Health and Development, 2001. (618.92 Chi)
Kimball, Chad T., editor. Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, 2003. (Health Reference Series) (618.92 CHI)
Massimini, Kathy. Genetic Disorders Source Book: Basic Consumer Health Information about Hereditary Diseases and Disorders, 2000.
Includes cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, hemophilia, Huntington's disease, sickle cell anemia, and more; facts about genes, gene research and therapy, genetic screening, ethics of gene testing, genetic counseling, and advice on coping and caring; along with a glossary of genetic terminology and a resource list for help, support, and further information. (616.042 Gen)
Rapp, Doris J. Is This Your Child?: Discovering and Treating Unrecognized Allergies, 1991. (618.9297 Rap)
Special Needs: General
Albrecht, Donna G. Raising a Child Who Has a Physical Disability, 1995. (649.151 Alb)
Brinkerhoff, Shirley. Why Can’t I Learn Like Everyone Else? Youth with Learning Disabilities, 2004. (Youth With Special Needs Series) (J 371.9 Bri)
Feinberg, Sandra. Including Families of Children with Special Needs: A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians, 1999. (J P/T 027.663 Inc)
Hale, Natalie. Oh, Brother! Growing up with a Special Needs Sibling, 2004.
An eleven-year-old girl finds ways to handle the unique challenges presented by her thirteen-year-old mentally disabled brother by looking for his good qualities and taking the rest in stride.
(J P/T 306.875 Hal)
James, Sheryl. Take My Hand: Inspirational Messages for Parents of a Special Needs Child, 2004. (J P/T 649.151 Jam)
Stories and poems that encapsulate some of the lessons learned by the author while raising a “special” daughter. They are meant to offer inspiration and hope. Includes a list of resources for families with a special needs child. (J PT 649.151 Jam)
Newman, Sarah. Stepping Out: Using Games and Activities to Help Your Child with Special Needs, 2004. (J P/T 371.9 New)
Sweeney, Wilma, K. The Special-Needs Reading List: An Annotated Guide to the Best Publications for Parents and Professionals, 1998. (J Ref 016.3624 Swe)
Fun and Relaxation
Kranowitz, Carol Stock. The Out-of-sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, 2003. (618.928 Kra)
Marsh, Valerie. Beyond Words: Great Stories for Hand and Voice, 1995.
Presents a collection of twenty folk tales and original stories accompanied by sign language diagrams. Includes information for teachers and parents about storytelling and sign language.
(J 372.64 Mar)
Oppenheim, Joanne. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio: The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music & Software for Kids, 2005.
Includes a chapter on the best items for kids with special needs (plus additional resources for their parents). (790.133 Opp) (J Ref 790.133 Opp) (Ref 790.133 Opp)
Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, 1999.
Includes a directory of agencies and organizations providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Illinois. (Ref 362.1968 Ill)
Legal Information
Daugherty, Richard F. Special Education: A Summary of Legal Requirements, Terms, and Trends, 2001. (Ref 344.730791 Dau)
Esherick, Joan. Guaranteed Rights: The Legislation That Protects Youth with Special Needs, 2004 (Youth With Special Needs Series) (J 342.73087 Esh)
Special Education: General
Anderson, Winifred. Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents & Teachers, 1997. (371.9 And)
Mayerson, Gary. How to Compromise with Your School District Without Compromising Your Child, 2004. (371.192 May)
Minskoff, Esther H. Academic Success Strategies for Adolescents with Learning Disabilities and ADHD, 2003. (371.926 Min)
Pierangelo, Roger. Parents’ Complete Special Education Guide: Tips, Techniques, and Materials for Helping Your Child Succeed in School and Life, 1996. (371.91 Pie)
Siegel, Lawrence M. The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for your Special Ed Child, 2000. (371.90973 Sie)
Unger, Harlow G. The Learning Disabilities Trap: How to Save Your Child From the Perils of Special Education, 1998. (371.9 Ung)
Special Education: Early Childhood
Bell, Susan H. Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings: Creating a Place for All Children, 2004. (371.393 Cha)
Special Education: Higher Education
Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities and ADD, 2003. (Ref 378.73 Pet 097) (371.90474 Col)
Kravets, Marybeth. The K & W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder, 2003. (378.73 Kra)
Mooney, Jonathan. Learning Outside the Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution, 2000. (J P/T 371.9 Moo)
Scheiber, Barbara. Unlocking Potential: College and Other Choices for Learning Disabled People: A Step-by-step Guide, 1987. (371.9 Sch)
Behavior
Bell, Susan H. Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings: Creating a Place for All Children, 2004.
Based on research and the author’s classroom experience, this book guides professionals who work with young children in handling challenging behavior and working with families.
(371.393 Cha)
Challenging Behaviors in Young Children: Technique and Solutions, 2004. Live footage shows teachers effectively defusing crisis situations including tantrums, fighting, noncompliance, separation anxiety and other inappropriate behavior. (DVD 371.393 Cha)
Couris, Dianne. Who’s Running Things Around Here Anyway?! A Parent-to-Parent Guide to Changing Your Child’s Behavior, 2004. (649.64 Cou)
Greene, Ross W. The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children, 1998.
This book gives parents practical ways to help their children avoid situations that lead to violent outbursts and helping a child develop the skills to be more flexible and handle frustration more adaptively. (649.153 Gre)
Greenspan, Stanley I. The Challenging Child: Understanding, Raising, and Enjoying the Five “Difficult” Types of Children, 1995.
This book helps parents identify a child’s personality type and construct a parenting style that suits the child’s strengths, weaknesses, and needs. (649.153 Gre)
Heininger, Janet E. From Chaos to Calm: Effective Parenting of Challenging Children with ADHD and Other Behavioral Problems, 2001. (649.64 HEI)
Smith, Karen A. The Sensory Sensitive Child: Practical Solutions for Out-of-Bounds Behavior, 2004.
Readers will learn the latest scientific knowledge about sensory integration, how to recognize sensory processing problems in children and evaluate the options for treatment, how to prevent conflicts by viewing the child’s world through a “sensory lens,” and strategies for handling sensory integration challenges at home, at school, and in twenty-first century kid culture.
(618.928914 Smi)
Sommers-Flanagan, Rita. Problem Child or Quirky Kid?: A Commonsense Guide; How to Help Kids Who Don’t Fit In, Can’t Get Along, Are Too Fearful, Sad, Anxious, or Angry, and More…, 2002. (649.64 Som)
Turecki, Stanley. The Difficult Child, 2000.
This landmark book has been completely revised to include the latest information on ADHD, medications, and a reassuring approach to all aspects of childhood behavioral disorders. It contains a test for identifying your child’s temperament and advice for managing conflicts. (649.153 Tur)
Developmental Disabilities
Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, 1999.
Includes a directory of agencies and organizations providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Illinois. (Ref 362.1968 Ill)
Emotional and Mental Health
Brooks, Barbara. The Scared Child: Helping Kids Overcome Traumatic Events, 1998.
(153.93 Bro)
Dacey, John S. Your Anxious Child: How Parents and Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in Children, 2000. (649.1 Dac)
Fristad, Mary A. Raising a Moody Child: How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar Disorder, 2004. (618.928527 Fri)
Papolos, Demitri F. The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood’s Most Misunderstood Disorder, 1999. (618.92895 Pap)
Wilens, Timothy E. Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids, 2004.
(618.928918 Wil)
Learning Disabilities, Learning Differences, Learning Difficulties
Brinkerhoff, Shirley. Why Can’t I Learn Like Everyone Else? Youth with Learning Disabilities, 2004. (371.9 Bri)
Fisher, Gary L. The Survival Guide for Kids with LD: Learning Differences (Revised and Updated), 2002. (371.9 Fis)
Ford, Anne. Laughing Allegra: The Inspiring Story of a Mother’s Struggle and Triumph Raising a Daughter with Learning Disabilities, 2003. (641.151092 For)
Lovecky, Deirdre V. Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits, 2004. (J P/T 618.928589Lov)
Orenstein, Myrna. Smart but Stuck: Emotional Aspects of Learning Disabilities and Imprisoned Intelligence (Revised Edition), 2001. (371.92 Ore)
Smith, Corinne Roth. Learning Disabilities A to Z: A Parent’s Complete Guide to Learning Disabilities from Preschool to Adulthood, 1997. (371.9 Smi)
Smith, Sally Liberman. Succeeding against the Odds: Strategies and Insights from the Learning Disabled, 1991. (371.9 Smi)
Stevens, Suzanne H. The LD Child and the ADHD Child: Ways Parents and Professionals Can Help, 1996. (371.93 Ste)
Webb, James T. Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, Depression and Other Disorders, 2005. (618.9289075 Mis)
Reading Difficulties
Bridges to Reading: What to do When You Suspect Your Child Has a Reading Problem, 1995.
(J Cassette 372.4145 Bri)
Hall, Susan L. Parenting a Struggling Reader, 2002. (649.58 Hal & J P/T 649.58 Hal)
Hall, Susan L. Straight Talk about Reading: How Parents Can Make a Difference During the Early Years, 1999. (J P/T 372.41 Hal)
LiBretto, Ellen V. High/Low Handbook: Encouraging Literacy in the 1990s, 1990.
A bibliography of high interest books with low vocabulary. (Ref 027.626 Hig)
Lyman, Donald E. Making the Words Stand Still, 1986.
A master teacher tells how to overcome specific learning disability, dyslexia, and old-fashioned word blindness. (371.9 Lym)
Snow, Catherine E. Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children, 1998.
(J PT 372.4 Pre)
Speech and Language Impairments
Libal, Joyce. Finding My Voice; Youth With Speech Impairments. 2004. (Youth With Special Needs Series) (J 618.92855 Lib)
ADD, ADHD, and Hyperactivity
Amen, Daniel G. Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the Six Types of Attention Deficit Disorder, 2001. (616.8589 Ame)
Armstrong, Thomas. The Myth of the ADD Child: 50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span without Labels, Drugs, or Coercion, 1995. (618.928589 Arm)
Barkley, Russell A. Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents, 2000. (618.928589 Bar)
Brinkerhoff, Shirley. Stuck on Fast Forward: Youth with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, 2004. (Youth With Special Needs) (J 618.9285 Bri)
Haber, Julian Stuart. ADHD: The Great Misdiagnosis, 2000.
The author argues, “A number of other disorders, diseases, and problems display the same set of symptoms as ADHD.” He argues that the number of children with ADD is increasing, but the number of misdiagnoses is increasing as well. (618.928589 Hab)
Hartmann, Thom. The Edison Gene: ADHD and the Gift of the Hunter Child, 2003.
(618.928589 Har)
Jensen, Peter S. Making the System Work for Your Child with ADHD, 2004. (618.928589 Jen)
Lougy, Richard A. ADHD: A Survival Guide for Parents and Teachers, 2002. (618.928589 Lou)
Rief, Sandra F. The ADHD Book of Lists: A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders, 2003. (371.93 Rie)
Reiff, Michael I. ADHD: A Complete and Authoritative Guide, 2004. (618.92589 Rei)
Sears, William, M.D. The A.D.D. Book: New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child, 1998. (618.928589 Sea)
Silver, Larry B. Dr. Larry Silvers Advice to Parents on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, 1999. (618.9285 Sil)
Stevens, Suzanne H. The LD Child and the ADHD Child: Ways Parents and Professionals Can Help, 1996. (371.93 Ste)
Stevens, Laura J. 12 Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child: Drug-free Alternatives for Attention Deficit Disorders, 2000. (618.9285 Ste)
Asperger Syndrome
Attwood, Tony. Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 1998.
(616.8982 Att)
Boyd, Brenda. Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies, 2003.
(J P/T 618.928588 Boy)
Gutstein, Steven E. and Rachelle K. Sheely. Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD, and NLD, 2002. (618.928588 Gut)
Jackson, Luke. Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome. A User Guide to Adolescence. 2002. (618.928588 Jac)
Ozonoff, Sally. A Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive, 2002. (618.928588 Ozo)
Sohn, Alan T. Parenting Your Asperger Child: Individualized Solutions for Teaching Your Child Practical Skills, 2005. (618.928588 Soh)
Szatmari, Peter. A Mind Apart: Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, 2004. (618.928588 Sza)
Autism
Bonnice, Sherry. The Hidden Child: Youth with Autism, 2004. (Youth With Special Needs)
(J 618.9285882 Bon)
Buten, Howard. Through the Glass Wall: Journeys into the Closed-Off Worlds of the Autistic, 2004. (618.928982 But)
Frith, Uta. Autism: Explaining the Enigma, 2003. (618.928982 Fri)
Gutstein, Steven E. Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD, and NDL, 2002. (618.928982 Gut)
Ozonoff, Sally. A Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive, 2002. (618.928588 Ozo)
Powers, Michael D. Children with Autism; A Parent’s Guide. Second Edition. 2000. (Special Needs Collection Series) (618.9285882 Chi)
Richman, Shira. Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents, 2001. (618.928982 Ric)
Stacey, Patricia. The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened with Autism, 2003. (362.198928982 Sta)
Szatmari, Peter. A Mind Apart: Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, 2004. (618.928588 Sza)
Blindness and Visual Impairment
Holbrook, M. Cay. Children with Visual Impairments: A Parents’ Guide, 1996. (649.1511 Chi)
Souder, Patti. A Different Way of Seeing: Youth with Visual Impairments and Blindness, 2004. (Youth With Special Needs) (J 362.41 Sou)
Cerebral Palsy
Geralis, Elaine, editor. Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Parent’s Guide, (Second Edition) 1998. (618.92836 CHI)
Deafness and Hearing Impairment
Libal, Autumn. Ocean Inside: Youth Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 2004.
The personal story of a boy born with profound hearing loss is accompanied by information about topics related to deafness. (J 362.42 Lib)
Marsh, Valerie. Beyond Words: Great Stories for Hand and Voice, 1995.
Presents a collection of twenty folk tales and original stories accompanied by sign language diagrams. Includes information for teachers and parents about storytelling and sign language.
(J 372.64 Mar)
Olsen, Wayne. Mayo Clinic on Hearing, 2003.
This book has information on both children and adults. (617.8 May)
Pope, Anne. Hear: Solutions, Skills, and Sources for People with Hearing Loss, 1997.
(617.8 Pop)
Down Syndrome
Kumin, Libby. Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 2003. (618.92858842 Kum)
Pueschel, Siegfried M. A Parent’s Guide to Down’s Syndrome; Toward a Brighter Future
(Revised Edition), 2001. (616.858842 Pue)
Winders, Patricia C. Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 1997. (618.92858842 Win)
Dyslexia
Baumer, Bernice H. How to Teach Your Dyslexic Child to Read: A Proven Method for Parents and Teachers, 1998. (J P/T 371.9144 Bau) The 1996 edition is available in the Adult Collection (371.9144 Bau & J P/T 371.9144 Bau(1998 edition))
Donnelly, Karen. Coping With Dyslexia, 2000. (616.8553 Don)
Frank, Robert. The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child, 2002. (618.928553 Fra)
Reid, Gavin. Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents, 2004. (618.928553 Rei)
Robb, Diane Burton. The Alphabet War: A Story about Dyslexia, 2004.
Learning to read is a great struggle for Adam, but with expert help, hard work, and belief in himself, he wins "The Alphabet War." Includes information about dyslexia. (J E Rob)
Shaywitz, Sally E. Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level, 2003. (371.9144 Sha & J P/T 371.9144 Sha)
Fragile X syndrome
Weber, Jayne Dixon, editor. Children with Fragile X Syndrome: A Parents’ Guide (Special Needs Collection), 2000. (616.8588 Chi)
Muscular Dystrophy
Siegel, Irwin M. Muscular Dystrophy in Children: A Guide for Families, 1999. (618.92748 Sie)
Wolfson, Penny. Moonrise: One Family, Genetic Identity, and Muscular Dystrophy, 2003.
(362.196748 Wol)
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Nathan, Peter E. A Guide to Treatments that Work, 2002. (616.891 Gui)
Niner, Holly L. Mr. Worry: A Story About OCD, 2004. (J 616.8522 Nin)
Eight-year-old Kevin is frustrated by his need to check things and repeat actions over and over until a counselor diagnoses obsessive –compulsive disorder (OCD) and teaches him ways to manage this condition. Includes a note for parents and teachers explaining OCD.
Oppositional Defiant disorder
Barkley, Russell A. Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior, 1998. (649.64 Bar)
Hendren, Robert L., editor. Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents, 1999.
(618.9289 Dis)
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Kranowitz, Carol Stock. The Out-of-sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, 1998. (618.928 Kra)
Kranowitz, Carol Stock. The Out-of-sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, 2003. (618.928 Kra)
Spina Bifida
Lutkenhoff, Marlene, editor. Children with Spina Bifida: A Parent’s Guide, 1999. (Special Needs Collection) (618.928 CHI)
Tourette Syndrome
Brill, Marlene Targ. Tourette Syndrome, 2002.
Examines the tic disorder known as Tourette syndrome, its symptoms and manifestations, how it can be controlled and treated, and, through case studies, what it is like to live with Tourette's.
(J 616.83 Bri)
Landau, Elaine. Tourette Syndrome. 1998. (J 616.83 Lan)
Moe, Barbara A. Coping with Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders, 2004.
Discusses the causes, manifestations, and ways to cope with Tourette syndrome and other related tic disorders. (616.83 Moe)
Personal and Family Perspectives
Ball, Marshall Stewart. Kiss of God: The Wisdom of a Silent Child, 1999.
Religious poetry by a developmentally disabled child. (811.54 B21)
Ford, Anne. Laughing Allegra: The Inspiring Story of a Mother’s Struggle and Triumph Raising a Daughter with Learning Disabilities, 2003. (641.151092 For)
Raeburn, Paul. Acquainted with the Night: A Parent’s Quest to Understand Depression and Bipolar Disorder in his Children, 2004. (618.928527 Rae)
Roseman, Bruce. A Kid Just Like Me: A Father and Son Overcome the Challenges of ADD and Learning Disabilities, 2001. (618.9285 Ros)
Smith, Bob. Hamlet’s Dresser: A Memoir, 2002.
Memoir of a man who spent his boyhood caring for his mentally disabled sister and his adulthood working in the theater. (921 Smith)
Sylvester, Harry. Legacy of the Blue Heron: Living with Learning Disabilities, 2002. (371.9 Syl)
Weinstein, Lissa. Reading David: A Mother and Son’s Journey through the Labyrinth of Dyslexia, 2003.
As a clinical psychologist, Lissa Weinstein counseled the parents of kids with learning disabilities. This book describes her experiences after her own son was diagnosed with dyslexia.
(J P/T 371.9144 Wei)
Wolfson, Penny. Moonrise: One Family, Genetic Identity, and Muscular Dystrophy, 2003.
(362.196748 Wol)
Zuckoff, Mitchell. Choosing Naia: A Family’s Journey, 2002.
A family faces difficult ethical decisions together when their unborn daughter is diagnosed with down syndrome. (362.3 Zuc)
Suspected Risk Factors
Huggins, Hal A. Uninformed Consent: The Hidden Dangers in Dental Care, 1999.
(615.925663 Hug)
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