NEVADA PART C OFFICE CENTRAL DIRECTORY
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
RESOURCE LIBRARY
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CATALOG of MATERIALS
January 2021
STATE OF NEVADA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS --------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE
GUIDELINES FOR LIBRARY USE --------------------------------------------------------------- 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
EARLY CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERVENTION ---------------------------------- 4
EARLY CHILDHOOD/GENERAL EDUCATION -------------------------------------------------- 13
INCLUSION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
PREGNANCY/INFANTS AND TODDLERS ------------------------------------------------------ 15
PARENTS/FAMILIES – SPECIAL NEEDS ------------------------------------------------------ 16
PARENT/PROFESSIONAL & FAMILY-CENTERED-----------------------------------------------29
ADMINISTRATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
RESOURCE GUIDES/DIRECTORIES ---------------------------------------------------------- 35
ADVOCACY/LEADERSHIP --------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY--------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
MEDICAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
FEEDING/EATING/NUTRITION --------------------------------------------------------------- 37
COMMUNICATION/SPEECH/LANGUAGE/VISION/HEARING --------------------------------- 38
FINE/GROSS MOTOR-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43
MULTI-CULTURAL ISSUES -------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION/MATERIALS --------------------------------------------------- 45
ASSESSMENT TOOLS: DEVELOPMENTAL ---------------------------------------------------- 46
ASSESSMENT TOOLS: SPEECH/LANGUAGE ------------------------------------------------- 51
MENTAL HEALTH - BEHAVIOR/EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL ---------------------------------------- 52
CHILDREN’S BOOKS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
VIDEO/FILMS/DVDs -------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
DISABILITIES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
PARENT/PROFESSIONAL & FAMILY-CENTERED ---------------------------------------------- 55
PARENTS/FAMILIES – GENERAL -------------------------------------------------------------- 56
PARENTS/FAMILIES – SPECIAL NEEDS ------------------------------------------------------ 56
PREGNANCY/INFANCY/TODDLER ------------------------------------------------------------- 58
COMMUNICATION/SPEECH/LANGUAGE/VISION/HEARING --------------------------------- 59
EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM/CHILD CARE --------------------------------------------- 60
FEEDING/NUTRITION ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
MEDICAL/EMERGENCY INTERVENTION ------------------------------------------------------ 61
EARLY CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERVENTION --------------------------------- 61
ADMINISTRATIVE/ADVOCACY ---------------------------------------------------------------- 63
FINE/GROSS MOTOR---------------------------------------------------------------------------63
INCLUSION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 64
ASSESSMENT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
MENTAL HEALTH ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 65
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EARLY CHILDHOOD /SPECIAL EDUCATION
Achieving Learning Goals Through Play: Teaching Young Children with Special Needs, Second Edition, By Anne
H. Widerstrom, Ph.D., Brookes Publishing, 2005. 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. Throughout the book, there’s information on how play activities can help children develop
cognitive, communication, motor, social, and pre-literacy skills.
Activity Based Intervention Guide: With More Than 250 Multisensory Play Ideas, Marcia Cain Coling, M.A.,
Judith Nealer Garrett, Ph.D., Therapy Skill Builders, 1995. Activity-based therapy is an intervention strategy in which
goals and objectives are incorporated into various activities that emphasize natural, functional, and meaningful
interactions with the environment. When children are engaged in structured activities, they are learning skills in many
developmental domains that they can generalize to real-life situations.
Activity Schedules for Children With Autism, Topics in Autism, Teaching Independent Behavior, Lynn E.
McClannahan, Ph.D. & Patricia J. Krantz, Ph.D., Woodbine House 1999. Activity schedules -- simple, yet revolutionary
teaching tools -- enable children with autism to accomplish activities with greatly reduced adult supervision. An activity
schedule is a set of pictures or words that cues a child to engage in a sequence of activities. When activity schedules are
mastered, children are more self-directed and purposeful in their home, school, and leisure activities -- doing puzzles,
interacting with classmates, and preparing food with minimal assistance from adults.
Adapting Early Childhood Curricula for Children with Disabilities and Special Needs (10th Edition), by Ruth E.
Cook, M. Diane Klein, et al., 2019 – The 10th Edition is updated to include enhanced discussions on working with
families, children, and professionals of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and lifestyles; new tips for integrating
Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices; updated requirements for writing IEP goals and recommendations;
and more. This practical guide provides daily activities, evidence-based how-to strategies, and realistic lesson
modifications that help facilitate truly inclusive classrooms.
Addressing challenging behavior in early childhood settings: A Teachers Guide [includes CD-Rom], by Denno,
Carr, & Bell, Brookes Publishing, 2010. This book-and-CD set illuminates the diverse influences on challenging behavior
including temperament, preferences, home life, and peer relationships and arms teachers with the tools they need to
create powerful solutions to improve behavior by ensuring a safe classroom environment where all children feel
welcome, designing physical spaces that support learning and positive interactions, and using a developmentally
appropriate curriculum that also meets individual student needs.
A Guide to Programs for Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities or
Developmental Disabilities: Evidence-Based Guidance for Professionals, by John Lutzker, et al, 2018. This book
provides a comprehensive outline of the major parent training programs for parents of children with intellectual or
developmental disabilities (IDD), including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Parents or primary caregivers spend the most
time with a child and training them in behavior management and intervention strategies is critical to improving a child's
behavior, to helping them to learn new skills, and to reduce parental stress. Authored by eminent specialists in the field
and written for researchers and clinicians supporting or treating families, each chapter focuses on one of the key
evidence-based parent training programs.
An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention, 4
th
Edition, by JoAnn Johnson, Naomi L. Rahn, Diane Bricker,
2015 – Early childhood professionals—learn the nuts and bolts of activity-based intervention (ABI), the trusted, child-
directed approach for young children birth to 5. You'll discover how to embed learning opportunities in everyday
activities to help children acquire and generalize functional skills and reach their developmental goals. You'll get a
comprehensive introduction to the benefits, challenges, and foundations of ABI, and you'll find in-depth guidance on how
to apply this popular approach with children in center- and home-based programs. Case stories, examples, and sample
forms throughout clarify important points and procedures. Updated with practical new information on ABI training,
implementation, and more.
An Activity-Based Approach to Developing Young Children's Social Emotional Competence & CD-Rom, by Jane
Squires & Diane Bricker, Paul H. Brooks Publishing, 2007. This book walks readers through the five-step intervention
process called Activity-Based Intervention: Social Emotional (ABI:SE): Screening - guidance on the best screening tools
available, and evaluate the family environment with Environmental Screening Questionnaire (ESQ), the photocopiable,
30-question caregiver questionnaire included in the book. Assessment - Capture detailed information on children’s
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social and emotional competence and caregiver competence using the photocopiable Social Emotional Assessment
Measure (SEAM), a more in-depth assessment questionnaire for each of three age ranges — infant, toddler, and
preschool. Goal development - Review strengths and needs of the child and family, and work with the parent to
identify meaningful goals. Intervention - Help the family embed learning opportunities into everyday routines and
activities. Evaluation - Monitor child and family progress and assess the program’s overall success.
An Introduction to Young Children With Special Needs: Birth Through Age Eight (Fifth Edition), by Richard M.
Gargiulo and Jennifer L. Kilgo, 2019 – a comprehensive introduction to educational policies, programs, practices, and
services for future practitioners serving young children with delays or disabilities in early intervention-early childhood
special education (EI-ECSE). Thoughtfully addressing the needs of children at risk for learning or development delays or
disabilities, offering evidence-based interventions and instructional techniques that provide students with a broad
understanding of important theoretical and philosophical foundations, including evidence-based decision making,
developmentally appropriate practices, cultural responsiveness, and activity-based intervention.
Antecedent Assessment & Intervention: Supporting Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities in
Community Settings, James K. Luiselli, Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 2006. The May Institute, Randolph, MA. Text
offers a blend of theory and evidence-supported guidance to recognize and address challenging behaviors. Explains
diverse factors that may contribute to challenging behaviors, how to conduct more effective behavioral assessment, how
to develop successful behavior support plans, and more. For psychologists.
The Art and Practice of Home Visiting: Early Intervention for Children with Special Needs and Their
Families, - by Ruth Cook, Shirley Sparks, 2008. Developed especially for today's working environment, this is the
modern home visitor's complete introductory text to early intervention for children with disabilities and their families.
The authors address the complex issues home visitors face in their daily work with families who have diverse
backgrounds and needs. Together, they give readers a fresh approach to home visiting that's culturally sensitive, family
centered and designed to help each unique family reach their specific goals.
ASQ-3 Learning Activities [w/CD-ROM], 2013 – includes more than 400 fun, creative, and inexpensive learning
activities in five developmental areas: communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal-social.
Learning Activities are perfect for sharing with parents as handouts or through email.
ASQ-3 Learning Activities – in Spanish [w/CD-ROM], 2013 – includes more than 400 fun, creative, and inexpensive
learning activities in five developmental areas: communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal-
social. Learning Activities are perfect for sharing with parents as handouts or through email.
ASQ:SE-2 Learning Activities [w/CD-ROM], 2018 - includes more than 90 social-emotional learning activities, plus
newsletters for parents to explain key milestones and one-sheets on important topics related to social-emotional
development. Learning Activities are perfect for sharing with parents as handouts or through email.
Assessing Infants and Preschoolers with Special Needs (3rd Edition), by Mary McLean (Author), Mark
Wolery (Author), Donald B. Bailey Jr. (Author), 2019 – This book prepares users who will work with special-needs infants
and preschoolers to use assessment for the purpose of planning effective, personalized intervention programs.
Examines the full range of assessment issues—from test development to cultural competence—with an emphasis on
family-centered practices, the impact of a child's everyday environment, and the value of collaborative decision-making
in order to understand the "whole" child who has a disability.
Autism Intervention Every Day!: Embedding Activities in Daily Routines for Young Children and Their
Families 1st Edition, by Merle J. Crawford M.S. OTR/L BCBA CIMI (Author), Barbara Weber M.S. CCC-SLP BCBA
(Author), 2016 – Children with autism often don't get a diagnosis in their first few years of life—but if a very young child
is exhibiting red flags, what should professionals and parents do in the meantime? This book has accessible, real-world
solutions for use with children birth to three, with or without an autism diagnosis. This practical guide is packed with
simple, highly effective suggestions for strengthening critical skills during daily routines, from dressing in the morning to
getting ready for bed. Early interventionists and other professionals will learn how to coach families in weaving these
activities into everyday life with their child, so that intervention continues long after the professional goes home.
Autism Spectrum Disorder in the First Years of Life: Research, Assessment, and Treatment, by Katarzyna
Chawarska, Fred R. Volkmar, 2020 – this book presents dramatic advances in understanding and treating autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) in very young children. Leading authorities describe the innovative tools and methods that are
enabling clinicians to more effectively identify 0- to 5-year-olds with the disorder and those at risk for related problems.
Chapters discuss the early core symptoms and co-occurring characteristics of ASD, the best diagnostic instruments, and
lessons learned from large-scale screening and surveillance, including sibling studies. The book reviews evidence-based
interventions and explores practical issues in treatment of young children and their families.
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Autism Through the Lifespan: The Eden Model, David L. Holmes, Woodbine House, 1997. One of the most distinct
philosophies of the Eden Model and the book's focus is the concept of 'lifespan services', meaning people in the program
will receive continuous services as needed, over their lifetime. Maintaining a continuum of educational, residential, and
employment programs can create great challenges for Eden's staff who provide the seamless, permanent support
network that people with autism and their families often require. With numerous examples and case histories, Autism
Through the Lifespan presents an in-depth model for helping children and adults with autism that will be of interest to
professionals and parents alike.
Autism, Topics In - A Picture’s Worth: PECS and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism, Andy
Bondy, Ph.D, and Lori Frost, M.S., CCC/SLP, Woodbine House, 2002. A PICTURE'S WORTH examines the value of non-
verbal communication strategies for children with autism, and presents the Picture Exchange Communication System
(PECS) in detail. PECS is a communication system that allows a child to use a picture (or series of pictures) to express
his needs and desires without a prompt or cue from another person.
Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs [With CD-ROM] by Sandall, Schwartz, etal.,
Brookes Publishing, 2008. This easy-to-use guidebook offers strategies for teaching children with special needs, tailoring
activities to individual needs, and working on a child's IEP goals. At the heart of the book is the Building Blocks model,
three practical methods teachers can use to include young children with disabilities in the classroom: curriculum
modifications that allow all children to participate, embedded learning opportunities that are used within typical
classroom activities, and child-focused instructional strategies that help students achieve individual learning objectives.
Building Early Social and Emotional Relationships with Infants and Toddlers: Integrating Research and
Practice, by Amanda Sheffield Morris (Editor), Amy C. Williamson (Editor), 2018 – This book provides current research
and a comprehensive overview of the process of building healthy early social and emotional relationships with infants
from a developmental perspective. Chapters examine the processes of socioemotional development―particularly in
relationships with parents, other family members, and peers―and identify areas for promoting healthy attachments and
resilience, improving caregiving skills, and intervening in traumatic and stressful situations.
Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Team Approach, John Dormans and Louis Pellegrino, Paul H. Brookes
Publishing Co., 1998. This daily-use handbook draws on the experience of pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons as well
as physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, educators, and administrators. It
presents a conceptual framework for care delivery and emphasizes goals for development and competency in family and
community settings.
Caring for Young Children with Special Needs, by Cindy Croft, 2017 – This easy-to-use guide gives you a quick
overview on many topics related to working with young children with special needs. Learn about inclusion in early
childhood programs and disability law, as well as typical vs. atypical development. The quick guide also covers several
specific disabilities/special needs and provides definitions, common characteristics, and practical strategies for
adaptation.
Children with Disabilities, 7
th
Edition – by Mark Batshaw M.D., Nancy Roizen M.D., and Gaetano Lotrecchiano, 2012.
Incorporating years of significant research and progress in multiple disciplines, this highly anticipated new edition is the
textbook of choice for courses on disability. The internationally respected editors bring together a who's who of
contributors—of seasoned experts and fresh voices—definitive compendium of information about developmental, clinical,
family, education, and intervention issues.
Coming Home from the NICU: A Guide for Supporting Families in Early Infant Care and Development, by
Kathleen Vandenberg Ph.D. and Marci Hanson Ph.D., 2012. For families of an infant leaving the NICU, nothing is more
exciting—and challenging—than the critical transition to home life with their baby. Support the NICU-to-home transition
with this accessible book, the complete guide to helping parents meet their baby’s special needs and promote optimal
development in the first year after homecoming.
Consultation In Early Childhood Settings, by Virginia Buysse Ph.D., Patricia W. Wesley, Brookes Publishing, 2005.
This practical handbook equips you with the skills you need to function as an effective consultant to educators and
caregivers of children from birth through age 5, leading you through a systematic process to help educators, parents,
and early childhood professionals work together to address concerns and identify goals.
Developmental Disabilities: A Simple Guide for Service Providers, by Mac Griffith PhD, 2018 – The audience
includes direct care staff, case managers, supervisors, families, and others. This is a non-technical overview of
developmental disabilities. Gives direct care staff training, ideas, and motivation, so they can provide better service.
Excellent for in-service training, as well as for individual study.
Early Childhood Intervention: Working with Families of Young Children with Special Needs (Evolving
Families), by Hanan Sukkar, Carl Dunst, Jane Kirkby, 2018 – This book explores the family-centered practices and
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systems factors which influence families’ experiences raising children with complex needs. It also considers the ways in
which professionals can work with families to build and support parent and child competence. Contributors in this edited
volume bring together contemporary information that bridges the research to practice gap in supporting families of
young children with disabilities or delays.
Early Intervention for Children with ASD: Considerations, by S K Lund and Alan Schnee, 2018 – This selective
sample of exercises brings to light some general principles in early behavioral intervention for children with ASD.
Drawing upon the foundational work of Lovaas and subsequent advances in behavioral interventions, we illuminate
analysis and synthesis critical to this clinical domain. We emphasize the importance of looking beyond specific content
and illustrate how exercises can be employed to teach foundational capacities such as attention and memory. We stress
the importance of 'intrinsic program coherence' as we adumbrate different kinds of relations between individual
programs. The selective array of programs and considerations is designed to assist clinicians in curriculum development
Early Intervention Every Day!: Embedding Activities in Daily Routines for Young Children and Their Families,
by Merle J. Crawford M.S. OTR/L BCBA CIMI and Barbara Weber M.S. CCC-SLP BCBA, Brookes Publishing, 2013. A
practical sourcebook, packed with research-based strategies for helping parents and caregivers take a consistent, active
role in supporting young children’s development. Targeting 80 skills in 6 key developmental domains for children birth
to three, this reader-friendly guide gives professionals dozens of ready-to-use ideas for helping families and caregivers
embed learning opportunities in their everyday routines.
Early Intervention Games, by Barbara Sher, 2009 – a handy resource filled with games to play with young children
who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other sensory processing disorders (SPD). The games are designed to
help children feel comfortable in social situations and teach other basic lessons including beginning and end, spatial
relationships, hand-eye coordination, and more.
The Early Years: Foundations for Best Practice With Special Children and Their Families, Zero to Three, 2016.
A highly valuable resource for Professionals and Parents of children with developmental disabilities or other special
needs. Based on the most up-to-date research in medical, clinical, and psycho-educational practice with children from
birth to 3 years old, this fundamental text details the ways in which specialists across disciplines can best support young
children with medical and developmental concerns.
Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism: Promoting Language, Learning, and Engagement,
Dr Rogers and Dr Dawson, Guilford Press, 2009. The manual provides structured, hands-on strategies for working with
very young children in individual and group settings to promote development in such key domains as imitation;
communication; social, cognitive, and motor skills; adaptive behavior; and play. Implementing individualized treatment
plans for each child requires the use of an assessment tool, the Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist for Young
Children with Autism. A non-reproducible checklist is included in the manual for reference, along with instructions for
use.
The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook (Second Edition), by Dathan Rush Ed.D. CCC-SLP (Author), M'Lisa
Shelden PT Ph.D. (Author), 2019 – this book walks you step‐by‐step through the five characteristics of successful
coaching practices: observation, action, reflection, feedback, and joint planning. You'll learn about the essential qualities
of effective coaches and discover how to adjust your coaching techniques to meet the specific needs of early childhood
educators, parents, and caregivers. And you'll get updated research, the latest evidence‐based practices, and almost 80
pages of sample scripts and scenarios that help you support families of children with a wider variety of diagnoses.
Early Intervention With Multi-risk Families: An Integrative Approach, by Sarah Landy and Rosanne Menna,
Brookes Publishing, 2006. This book provides early intervention service providers with strategies for working with
families at highest risk. It is one of the few books to focus on the treatment of families at psychosocial risk, outlining an
integrative approach to early intervention, and providing both a theoretical and a very practical approach to intervention
with the most at-risk families.
Early Social-Emotional Development: Your Guide to Promoting Children’s Positive Behavior, by Nicole Megan
Edwards, Ph.D. and Susanne Denham, Ph.D., 2018. behavior is one of the biggest and most pressing challenges faced
by early childhood educators and providers. Find research-based guidance and strategies in this book, an essential
resource for professionals working with children from birth to age 5.
The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook: The Primary Service Provider Approach, by M'Lisa Shelden "PT
Ph.D." (Author), Dathan Rush Ed.D. CCC-SLP (Author), 2012 – Early childhood professionals: looking for an effective
way to ensure coordinated, family-centered services for young children and families? Discover the why and how of the
primary service provider (PSP) approach to teaming, the widely used, evidence-based model that more and more states
are adopting to strengthen care and services and improve family outcomes. Developed by the early childhood experts
who pioneered the PSP approach to teaming, this is the first how-to guide that clearly lays out the logistics and benefits
of making one team member the consistent point of contact with a family.
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The Early Intervention Workbook: Essential Practices for Quality Services, by Lynda Pletcher M.Ed. (Author),
Naomi Younggren Ph.D. (Author), 2013 –This easy-to-use, workbook reveals not only what every EI professional should
be doing in their practice, but also how to do it, with practical tips, activities, and strategies they can use to improve
their work with children and families right away. Based on specific recommendations from a workgroup of today's top
researchers, this comprehensive resource walks readers through every key step of the early intervention journey with
children birth to 3, from the crucial first meeting with a family to the child's transition out of intervention. Perfect for
group training sessions or independent study.
Effective Early Intervention: The Developmental Systems Approach, by Michael Guralnick Ph.D. Brookes
Publishing, 2019 – After decades of rapid evolution and groundbreaking research, the field of early intervention can be
understood within a common framework: the Developmental Systems Approach (DSA). This evidence-based,
relationship-oriented, family-centered framework focuses on strengthening the quality of key family patterns of
interaction that influence a child's development.
Essential Elements in Early Intervention: Visual Impairment and Multiple Disabilities (2
nd
Edition), by
Deborah Chen, 2014 – Essential Elements in Early Intervention is a complete sourcebooks and guide for early
interventionists, teachers of students with visual impairments, and other professionals who work with young children
with visual impairments, dual sensory impairments, and multiple disabilities. It includes comprehensive information on
vision and hearing examinations, functional vision and hearing assessments, and effective methods of providing early
intervention services.
Evidence-Based Practice in the Early Childhood Field, by Buysse & Wesley, Zero to Three Press, 2006. This report
defines the evidence-based practice movement and explains how it is empowering professionals to deliver the most
effective interventions available. The authors examine how various sources of evidence can be applied to solve real-
world problems and used to inform critical policy decisions.
Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education (11
th
Edition), by William L. Heward, 2018 – This
edition has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step,
applied manner. Heward presents an informative and responsible introduction to the professional practices, trends, and
research that define contemporary special education while also conveying the diversity and excitement of this changing
field. The book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working
with students that have exceptionalities.
Family-Centered Early Intervention: Supporting Infants and Toddlers in Natural Environments, by Sharon A.
Raver-Lampman Ph.D. and Dana C Childress Ph.D. M.Ed, Brookes Publishing, 2014. This text prepares professionals to
support infants and toddlers with special needs and their families—while addressing the three OSEP Child Outcome
Indicators: positive social-emotional skills, acquisition and use of knowledge and skills, and using appropriate behaviors
to meet needs. Early interventionists will learn recommended practices for family-centered, evidence-based intervention
and team collaboration.
Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities: Understanding Stress and Opportunities for Growth, by
David Carroll, 2013 – Parents of children with disabilities confront a number of challenges and may be at risk for
depressive or trauma-related symptoms. Changes in family roles and routines can cause stress for parents, siblings, and
extended family alike as they confront multiple issues, including behavioral problems and frequent healthcare needs.
Despite such challenges, many families derive a sense of meaning from facing their difficulties in a positive way. This
book surveys the most recent empirical research on families of children with disabilities and provides guidelines and
strategies for the developmental and family psychologists who support these clients.
Fidelity of Implementation in Assessment of Infants and Toddlers: Evaluating Developmental Milestones and
Outcomes, by Angela Stone-MacDonald, Lianna Pizzo and Noah Feldman, 2018 – This book examines the challenges in
developmental assessment of infants and toddlers and provides best practices for implementing standardized
assessments in early intervention settings. It starts with an overview of standardized assessment practices and
discusses how specific tools can be used in early intervention for different purposes (e.g., eligibility for services).
Getting Special Needs Kids Ready for the Real World, by David Funk, Love & Logic Press Inc., 2005. This book is
written with the full understanding that educating kids is a continuing process. It is a blend of experience from
thousands of interactions with kids, their parents, other educators, and solid psychological relevant research. This book
gives a clear picture of special needs kids for who they are, not for who we are afraid they might be.
A Guest In My Home: A Guide to Home Visiting Partnerships that Strengthen Families and Communities,
Terry Davis Hoover, et. al. Florida Dept. of Health and Rehabilitative Services, 1996.
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Helping Couples and Families Navigate Illness and Disability: An Integrated Approach, by John S. Rolland,
2018 – Couples and families face daunting challenges as they cope with serious illness and disability. This book gives
clinicians a roadmap for helping affected individuals and their loved ones live well with a wide range of child and later-life
conditions. He illustrates how clinicians can help families harness their strengths for positive adaptation and relational
growth. Rolland's integrated systemic approach is useful for preventive screening, consultations, brief counseling, more
intensive therapy, and multifamily groups, across health care settings and disciplines.
The Home Visitor’s Guidebook: Promoting Optimal Parent & Child Development, Carol S. Klass, Second Edition,
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2003. This guidebook shows therapists, early interventionists, and other home visitors
how to build trust, communicate respect, and maintain boundaries with families make home visits successful by
developing specific communication and interpersonal skills understand the stages of typical child development - and use
that knowledge to help families promote the child's sense of self, provide guidance and discipline, develop
communication and language, promote learning through play, and more gain fresh perspective, create a support
network, and learn new strategies through professional development opportunities.
How to be a Para Pro: A Comprehensive Training Manual for Paraprofessionals, Diane Twachtman-Cullen,
Starfish Specialty Press, LLC, 2000. Written for classroom assistants and support staff working with pervasive
developmental disorder, autism and Asperger syndrome, this guide provides strategies to address the most common and
perplexing behaviours and contains insights, tips and anecdotes that bring alive the everyday challenges.
Intervention for Toddlers with Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Delays: Practical Strategies, by Prathibha
Karanth, Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, et al. 2017. This manual addresses cognitive, social, and emotional skills for
toddlers between the ages of 0-3 years old. The lesson plans in this manual have been developed on the basis of
associative learning. The activities can be used in a wide variety of settings. They can be used in the therapy rooms of
speech-language pathologists (SLPs), preschool classrooms, daycare settings, and children's homes. The activities are
especially ideal for SLPs who conduct home visits to provide intervention in children's natural, daily settings.
Individualized Autism Intervention for Young Children: Blending Discrete Trial and Naturalistic Strategies,
by Travis Thompson, Ph.D., L.P., Brookes Publishing, 2011. Discrete Trial Intervention or naturalistic Incidental
Teaching? This book helps professionals skillfully blend the best of both behavior approaches to each child's individual
needs and help readers create custom-tailored interventions that really improve child outcomes.
Love & Logic Solutions for Kids with Special Needs, by David Funk, Love & Logic Press Inc., 2002. Mr. Funk uses
the principles of Love and Logic and applies them to working with special needs kids. Lots of stories illustrate his points.
This book answered many of my questions about how Love and Logic works with students who are cognitive and
behavior impaired.
Making Sense of AUTISM, Travis Thompson, Ph.D., Paul H Brookes Publishing Co., 2007. A marvelous resource for
parents and professionals alike, this book will draw together the theoretical and practical sides of the disorder, and will
discuss, in plain and simple terms, the importance of diagnosis, intervention, and treatment.
Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR™) Manual, by R. A. McWilliam Dr. BA
MA Ph.D., Naomi Younggren Ph.D., et al., 2019 – This practical manual is a needed next step in the Routine Based
Interview process that many Early Intervention providers now use. It contains valuable information, and useful examples
of functional skills and behaviors that children use organized into 14 daily routines of families. This allows providers to
quantify authentic assessment information in a concrete way. The comprehensive lists of skills, case examples, scoring
information about conducting authentic assessment and functional IFSP outcomes will greatly enhance provider
practices.
Me, You, Us: Social-Emotional Learning in Preschool, by Ann S. Epstein, 2000 – Social-emotional learning-a child's
ability to manage feelings and to interact successfully with others-is the foundation for school readiness and success.
Me, You, Us explores 11 separate areas of social-emotional learning and offers numerous teaching strategies and
suggestions for professional development. This book helps chart a path for young children towards the development of
the social-emotional skills they need to succeed in school and in life.
Ordinary Families, Special Children: A Systems Approach to Childhood Disability, Third Edition - by Milton
Seligman PhD, and Rosalyn Benjamin Darling, 2009. This popular clinical reference and text provides a multisystems
perspective on childhood disability and its effects on family life. The volume examines how child, family, ecological, and
sociocultural variables intertwine to shape the ways families respond to disability, and how professionals can promote
coping, adaptation, and empowerment. Accessible and engaging, the book integrates theory and research with vignettes
and firsthand reflections from family members.
Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social, & Academic Development, by Robert L.
Koegel & Lynn Kern Koegel. Paul H Brookes Publishing Co. 2006. PRT uses natural learning opportunities to target and
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modify key behaviors in young children with autism leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior
and social skills.
Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families: A Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support for Home and
Community, by Dunlap Ph.D., Glen, Fox Ph.D., Dr. Lise, et al., 2016 – a highly effective intervention model that helps
families prevent behavior problems in children ages 2–10, teach proactive communication and social skills, and
reinforce positive behavior. In this expertly organized book, you'll discover how to take on the role of PTR-F facilitator
to meet each family's unique needs, and you'll get a clear 5-step process for guiding families as they promote their
child's positive behavior (see below). With this comprehensive, adaptable model of behavior support, you'll strengthen
family engagement, set each child on the path to healthy social-emotional development, and improve quality of life for
the entire family.
Real Life, Real Progress for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Successful
Generalization in Natural Environments, by Christina Whalen, Brookes Publishing, 2009. Generalization is the key to
effective autism intervention when children can apply new skills across settings. Learn how to provide positive,
supportive parent education, weave generalization strategies into every phase of intervention planning, modify
generalization strategies for different settings, and assess the effectiveness of generalization strategies at multiple
stages of instruction. Case studies and vivid examples bring the strategies to life, and forms and checklists help
professionals plan interventions, track children's goals, and monitor their progress toward positive social behaviors and
communication skills.
Relationship-Centered Practices in Early Childhood: Working with Families, Infants, & Young Children at
Risk, Gail Ensher and David Clark, Brookes Publishing, 2011. This book is a must for all professionals serving families
of children birth to age 8 who have disabilities or who may be at risk. Presenting a clear framework for effective
relationship-centered care in natural environments, this book gives readers the up-to-date information and guidance
they need to meet AAP guidelines and IDEA requirements for family-centered care and address the new OSEP
requirement that programs report how early intervention services have helped families and children.
Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities
for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLD, Gutstein & Sheely, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002
The New Social Story Book, Revised 10th Anniversary Edition: Over 150 Social Stories that Teach Everyday
Social Skills to Children with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, and their Peers [includes CR-Rom], by Carol
Gray, Future Horizons, 2010. Social Stories promotes social understanding in children with autism spectrum disorders
(ASD). The New Social Story Book offers over 150 Social Stories. Carol also teaches you how to write Social Stories
yourself. Years of experience and trial-and-error have led to updated Story guidelines. This book comes with a CD
containing each Social Story in ready-to-print PDFs AND easy-to-edit Word files! With the CD, you can customize story
content and insert images relevant to your child or student s individual experiences.
The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders –
Volume I Assessment, Prizant, Wetherby, Rubin, Laurent, & Rydell, 2006.
The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders –
Volume II Program Planning & Intervention, Prizant, Wetherby, Rubin, Laurent, & Rydell, 2006.
Social and Emotional Development in Early Intervention, by Dr. Mona Delahooke, 2017 – Full of clear,
straightforward steps, guiding principles and useful techniques backed by neuroscience and research, provides practical
methods so that childhood providers can better support the social and emotional lives of children and families. With
illustrated worksheets, charts and handouts, this book will provide valuable tools to nurture relationships, measure
progress, reduce child stress, address challenging behaviors and promote self-regulation.
Tackling the Tough Stuff: A Home Visitor's Guide to Supporting Families at Risk, by Angela M. Tomlin Ph.D. and
Stephan A. Viehweg ACSW LCSW, 2016 – Home visits with at-risk families present unique, complex challenges that
professionals must be ready to address with skill and sensitivity. The problem-solving framework in this practical guide
will help home visitors manage even the most difficult on-the-job challenges—and support and empower vulnerable
families of children birth to 3.
Teaching Infants, Toddlers, and Twos with Special Needs, by Clarissa Willis, 2009 – Easy-to-implement strategies
for teaching infants, toddlers, and twos with special needs. Placing children with special needs in environments that
include typically developing peers has become commonplace as continuing research confirms that all children benefit and
learn from each other as well as from their teachers. Teaching Infants, Toddlers, and Twos with Special Needs is written
for all teachers and directors who work with infants, toddlers, and twos, including special educators and educators
working with typically developing children. This book specifically addresses the needs of children with developmental
delays, as well as children at risk for developing special needs.
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Teaching Playskills to Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Melinda J. Smith, M.D., DRL Books, 2001. This
comprehensive manual encompasses the many aspects of play and how they can be incorporated into the lives of
children with developmental delays. Teaching Playskills is an invaluable manual for families that are participating in their
childrens home or intervention programs and need guidance on how to incorporate age-appropriate playskills into daily
living.
Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Delays: The Project
ImPACT Guide to Coaching Parents (2
nd
Edition), by Brooke Ingersoll and Anna Dvortcsak, 2019 – Recognized as one
of the most effective coaching programs for parents of young children (up to age 6) with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) and related social communication delays, this two-book set has been fully revised and updated. It presents
everything needed to implement Project ImPACT, an intervention curriculum that teaches parents ways to enhance
children's social engagement, communication, imitation, and play skills, within meaningful activities and daily routines.
The Guide to Coaching Parents provides a complete introduction and step-by-step coaching procedures for practitioners
working with individual parents or groups.
Teaching Social Communication to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Delays: The Project
ImPACT Manual for Parents (2
nd
Edition), by Brooke Ingersoll and Anna Dvortcsak, 2019 – For young children with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and others who have challenges in interacting and communicating, early intervention is
key--and parents can play a vital role. Developed through work with hundreds of families, this book presents engaging,
evidence-based techniques for enriching your child's social communication skills (up to age 6). The strategies can be
easily integrated into daily routines, such as meals, bathtime, bedtime, and playtime.
Teaching Students Who are Exceptional, Diverse, and At Risk in the General Educational Classroom (7th
Edition), by Sharon R. Vaughn, Candace S. Bos, et al., 2018 – ideal guide for classroom teachers who identify students
with special needs as both their greatest challenges and often their greatest rewards. With its numerous learning
activities and sample lessons—plus stories from teachers, students, and parents—it strongly focuses on applying
practical, proven strategies for effective teaching and learning. The authors go above and beyond simply describing
curriculum adaptations by providing step-by-step procedures for implementing those adaptations in the actual
classroom.
Teaching Young Children with Disabilities in Natural Environments, 2nd Edition, by Mary Jo Noonan and Linda
McCormick, 2014 – by Mary Noonan, and Linda McCormick – for Early Intervention/Special Education practitioners,
students in training, supervisors, and other team members . . . will be a valuable resource for those already in the field
as well as those new to intervention with young children with disabilities.”
The INSITE Model: A Model of Home Intervention for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Aged Multihandicapped
Sensory Impaired Children, SKI*HI Institute (purchased-2013). This 750-page two-volume curriculum contains
home-based programming for families of young children who are sensory impaired with additional special needs
(multidisabled sensory impaired or MSI). The first volume contains the following: communication program, hearing
program, psycho-emotional support, home visit planning, delivering and reporting, child assessment, family needs, and
support services. The second volume contains the vision, cognition, and motor programs and information on gross
motor, fine motor, self-help, and social-emotional development
The Oxford Handbook of Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Mental Health Assessment (Oxford Library of
Psychology), by Rebecca DelCarmen-Wiggins and Alice S. Carter, 2019 – the leading reference for those seeking to
understand and assess mental health in infants and young children. Detailing the latest empirical research on measures
and methods of infant and young child assessment and providing clinically applicable information for practitioners, this
handbook takes a closer look at current developmentally based conceptualizations of mental health function and
dysfunction in infants and young children as well as current and new diagnostic criteria in specific disorders such as
sensory modulation dysfunction, autism spectrum disorders, affective disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and
Teachers, by Maria Wheeler, M.Ed., Future Horizons, Inc., 2004
Tools for Transition in Early Childhood: A Step-by-Step Guide for Agencies, Teachers, & Families, by Beth S.
Rous and Rena A. Hallum, Paul H Brookes Publishing Co., 2006 – For young children with disabilities, positive outcomes
depend on smooth, effective transitions between and within early intervention programs, preschool programs, and public
school programs. Professionals from different early childhood programs will learn to collaborate as they establish a
clear vision of what transition should look like, set up a formal interagency structure to ensure effective teamwork, make
decisions as a group, draw up a work plan that helps the team set goals and track outcomes, and guide children and
families as they adapt to new environments.
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Transition Process, The, Early Intervention to Preschool, Ski-Hi Institute, Utah Department of Health Baby Watch,
Utah State Office of Education Students at Risk, Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, 2001.
Transition Process, Early Intervention to Preschool, Training Manual.
Transiton Process, Early Intervention to Preschool, Video. RT: approx. 48”.
Cross referenced to Special Education Book Section, [ Located in Special Education Video Section ]. Tape is inside
back cover of manual.
Understanding the Nature of Autism: A Guide to the Autism Spectrum Disorders [With CDROM] 3
rd
Edition, by
Janice E. Janzen, Catherine B. Zenko, Lindee Morgan. Hammill Institute, 2012. Appropriate for use with any age and
ability level, this resource is a valuable tool for therapists, teachers, and parents. This edition presents an integrated
approach to teaching and intervention. It incorporates strategies from recognized models such as structured
play/Floortime, Structured Teaching, and Applied Behavioral Analysis that match the specific needs of each individual.
Also includes strategies for conducting a comprehensive functional behavioral assessment and developing a positive
behavior support system.
Using IGDIs: Monitoring Progress and Improving Intervention for Infants and Young Children, by Carta,
Greenwood, Walker, and Buzhardt, Brookes Publishing, 2010. The Individual Growth and Development Indicators
(IGDIs) gives early childhood professionals specific, in-depth guidance on understanding and using all five of the IGDI
tools: communication, cognitive problem solving, early movement, social development, and parent/child interaction.
With this comprehensive manual, readers will be able to easily work the IGDIs into existing programs and intervention
formats; administer play-based IGDI sessions with all young children; score IGDIs accurately with examples of filled-in
forms; and interpret results to inform intervention and quickly determine when adjustments need to be made.
Very Young Children with Special Needs: A Foundation for Educators, Families, and Service Providers (4th
Edition), by Vikki F. Howard, Betty Fry Williams, Cheryl E. Lepper, 2009. This introductory text provides a foundation of
early intervention and early childhood special education; unique and thorough coverage of typical child development
across physical, emotional, language and cognitive domains; detailed but understandable information about the causes
of disabling conditions; best practices for supporting diverse families; updated information incorporating the newest
provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004; emphasis on five core philosophical
themes: 1) cultural sensitivity, 2) family context, 3) collaboration, 4) advocacy, and 5) personalization of services;
unique coverage of typical child development and the understanding of children with exceptional needs; inclusion of
medical information regarding the etiologies of various disabilities; thorough introduction to emerging trends in the areas
of personalization, relationship-based service, and evidence-based practice; and case studies of very young children and
their families with parent interviews to provide real-life examples of the challenges and rewards experienced by families
who have children with disabilities.
What Every Special Educator Must Know: The International Standards for the Preparation and Certification
of Special Education Teachers (6
th
Edition), The Council for Exceptional Children, 2009. This helpful and easy-to-use
guide contains the latest 2002 CEC performance-based standards for all beginning special educators. An invaluable
resource for teacher preparation programs seeking CEC/NCATE accreditation and students and teachers striving to
acquire state licensure, this brief book includes: CEC Code of Ethics, The Professional Practice Standards, and Mentoring
Standards. Additionally, standards relevant for administrators, educational diagnosticians, transition specialists, and
paraeducators are included.
Working with Families of Young Children with Special Needs (What Works for Special-Needs Learners), by
R.A. McWilliam, 2010. This user-friendly book presents research-based best practices for serving families of children
with special needs from birth to age 6. Expert contributors demonstrate how early intervention and early childhood
special education can effectively address a wide range of family concerns, which in turn optimizes children's development
and learning.
Young Children With Disabilities in Natural Environments: Methods And Procedures, by Noonan, and
McCormick, Brookes Publishing, 2006. This book With its comprehensive coverage of instruction and intervention
practices in natural environments, this is the essential methods textbook for pre-service educators and therapists
preparing to work with young children who have disabilities. Focusing on children from birth to age 5, this text gives
future professionals a wealth of specific, practical knowledge on a range of critical procedures for working with children
effectively.
Young Children with Special Needs (6th Edition), by Stephen Hooper and Warren Umansky, 2013 – Taking a unique
perspective, it offers readers a solid foundation in child development and addresses how children with special needs
develop differently. Rich with expertise, this edited work features contributions from leading educators within each
developmental domain. Chapters explore assessment and early intervention, and the role diversity and technology play
in both.
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Young Children’s Play: Development, Disabilities, and Diversity, by Jeffrey Trawick-Smith, 2019 – is an
accessible, comprehensive introduction to play and development from birth to age 8 years that introduces readers to
various play types and strategies and helps them determine when intervention might be needed. This text deliberately
interweaves practical strategies for understanding and supporting the play of children with specific disabilities (e.g.
autism, Down syndrome, or physically challenging conditions) and those of diverse cultural backgrounds into every
chapter.
EARLY CHILDHOOD/GENERAL EDUCATION
Ages & Stages Learning Activities: Fun, simple, age-appropriate activities for children from 1 month to 5
years, designed to coordinate with the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), Elizabeth Twombly & Ginger Fink,
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2004
Building Language Throughout the Year: The Preschool Early Literacy Curriculum, by Lybolt, Armstrong,
Techmanski, and Gottfred, Brookes Publishing, 2007. “The Preschool Early Literacy Curriculum" is specifically designed to
assist teachers in developing classroom programs for children ages 3 to 5 promoting early literacy through encouraging
the development and exercise of reading skills which are an essential foundation for lifelong academic success. Teachers
will learn how to deliver curriculum content effectively; engage children through structure and unstructured activities; and
encourage parents to continue their learning at home.
Developmental Parenting: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners, by Roggman, Boyce, & Innocenti, Brookes
Publishing, 2008. This book is a guide for home visitors to use in teaching parents and other caregivers to value and
support a child's development. The ideas in this book can help practitioners help parents provide the developmental
support children need in their early years. When the parent-child relationship is positive, infants and toddlers develop a
sense of security, explore with confidence, and learn to communicate their needs.
Infant and Toddler Development and Responsive Program Planning: A Relationship-Based Approach (4th
Edition), by Donna S. Wittmer and Sandy Petersen, 2017 – In this comprehensive, applied text, readers see why the
study of infants and toddlers is important, why a relationship-based model is important for infant-toddler professionals to
use, and what infant and toddler development looks like from pre-birth through age 36 months. Included is information
on the theories of infant-toddler development, the role of families and how to engage them in learning and development,
and program planning using a relationship-based model. A major focus of the book is on the importance of families’ and
teachers’ relationships and responsiveness in interactions with children. Research-based and yet highly accessible and
motivating, the book offers a view of infants and toddlers that respects their capacities and brings compassion to their
vulnerabilities, while providing a perspective and voice for teachers, family child care providers, and home visitors to bring
to positive and powerful interactions with infants, toddlers, and their families.
Pathways to Competence for Young Children: A Parenting Program (CD-ROM included), Landy & Thompson, Paul
H Brookes Publishing Co., 2006.
Shared Storybook Reading: Building Young Children’s Language & Emergent Literacy Skills, Helen Ezell and
Laura Justice, Paul H Brookes Publishing Co., 2005.
The Young Child: Development from Prebirth Through Age Eight (7
th
Edition - Loose-Leaf Version), by Donna S.
Wittmer, Sandra H. Petersen, Margaret B. Puckett, 2016 – discusses major development theories as they relate to
physical, social and emotional, and cognitive domains, and contains extensive applications for teaching and working with
young children. It provides students of child development with a sound knowledge base of current theory and research in
the field of early childhood growth, development, and learning and its translation into practice in the daily lives of very
young children.
The Whole Brained Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, by Daniel J.
Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson, 2012. Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and
illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate
healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.
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The Whole-Brain Child Workbook: Practical Exercises, Worksheets and Activities to Nurture Developing
Minds, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson, 2015. The Whole-Brain Child Workbook has a unique, interactive
approach that allows readers not only to think more deeply about how the ideas fit their own parenting approach, but also
develop specific and practical ways to implement the concepts -- and bring them to life for themselves and for their
children. -Dozens of clear, practical and age-specific exercises and activities with applications for clinicians, parents,
educators, grandparents and care-givers!
Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers, Mary Louise Hemmeter, Ph.D., Lise K.
Fox, Ph.D., Michaelene M. Ostrosky, Ph.D., 2020 - Created by the Pyramid Model developers and experts with extensive
training experience, this is the first book to provide a comprehensive, step‐by‐step overview of the Pyramid Model for
children ages 2–5. Early childhood educators will get a complete overview of the framework, plus in‐depth guidance,
evidence‐based strategies, and helpful checklists for implementing all tiers of the Pyramid Model: universal, targeted, and
individualized.
Your Guide to Nurturing Parent-Child Relationships: Positive Parenting Activities for Home Visitors, Nadia
Hall, Chaya Kulkarni, Shauna Seneca, Paul H Brookes Publishing Co., 2008.
INCLUSION
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“You’re Going to Love This Kid!” Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom, Paula Kluth,
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2003. Guide to understanding students with autism and including them fully in the
classroom. Includes specific ideas for enhancing literacy; planning challenging, multidimensional lessons; supporting
student behavior; connecting, communicating, and collaborating; fostering friendships; and adapting the physical
environment.
PREGNANCY/INFANTS AND TODDLERS
Beautiful Beginnings: A Developmental Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers, Helen H. Raikes & Jane McCall
Whitmer, Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 2006. Ideal for use in a variety of programs and settings, center-based care,
home visits, and parent education programs, this engaging and effective curriculum helps young children meet
developmental goals and builds on each child’s natural strengths and interests, recognize and expand on emerging
developments, and encourage progress in areas of concern.
Developmental & Therapeutic Interventions in the NICU, Elsie R. Vergara & Rosemarie Bigsby, Paul H. Brookes
Publishing Co., 2004
Developmental Parenting: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners, Roggman, Boyce, & Innocenti, Brookes
Publishing, 2008.
Disorders of Behavioral and Emotional Regulation in the First Years of Life: Early risks and intervention in
the developing parent-infant relationship, by M Papousek, M Schieche, and H Wurmser, Zero to Three, 2008. This
book provides a scientifically proven demonstration of how to help families struggling with common and behavioral
disorders. Contains numerous case studies and describes scientific and clinical evidence on topics such as excessive
crying, sleeping and feeding disorders, and failure to thrive.
HELP at Home, Hawaii Early Learning Profile & Activity Sheets for Parents, From the Child’s Point of View,
Adapted and Edited by Stephanie Parks, M.A., VORT Corporation, 1998 Revision.
HELP at Home, Hawaii Early Learning Activity Guide, Adapted and Edited by Stephanie Parks, M.A., VORT
Corporation, 1997.
Infants and Toddlers at Work: Using Reggio-Inspired Materials to Support Brain Development, by Ann Lewin-
Benham, Teachers College Press, 2010. This book contains a wealth of practical and specific activities and materials to
use with infants and toddlers to enhance growth and development including sensory reception, movement, language,
cognition, memory, vision, and motivation. Materials, with guidance for their use and where to find them.
Routines-Based Early Intervention Guidebook: A Program for Improving Communication Skills with
Activities in English and Spanish, by Scott Prath, 2014 – Successfully increase the communication and interactions
of young children and simultaneously reduce frustration. These routines-based early intervention activities contain
parent strategies, instructions for signed communication, and developmental norms, all of which are in English and
Spanish. Based on the experiences and research of bilingual speech-language pathologists, these lessons have been
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field-tested with families to ensure progress, satisfaction, and reduced planning time for professionals.
Routines-based Early Intervention: Supporting Young Children and Their Families, By R.A. McWilliam, Brookes
Publishing, 2010. With the step-by-step guidance, professionals in Part C programs will reach their key goals during
visits to homes and child care settings: Fully understand the family environment. Get to know the family by creating a
helpful visual depiction of their relationships, supports, and resources. Conduct assessment that's truly family-centered.
Uncover the whole families functional needs through an in-depth interview about daily routines and activities. Write
high-quality IFSPs and IEPs. Develop clear, specific, measurable goals that directly address the families priorities and
help children develop skills relevant to everyday life. Coach families on weaving intervention into daily routines, so
children have the best chance to learn and retain new skills.
Sensory Integration and Self-Regulation in Infants and Toddlers Helping Very Young Children Interact With
Their Environment by GG Williamson and M Anzalone, Zero to Three, 2001. The authors integrate and synthesize
knowledge from the fields of occupational therapy, neuroscience, child development, psychology, psychiatry, education,
and the movement sciences to help readers: Understand the sensory development of infants and young children; Learn
about assessment and intervention approaches designed to promote very young children's self-regulation and adaptive
behavior; and Become aware of new directions and outstanding questions in basic and applied research in the field.
The Complete Resource Book for Infants: Over 700 Experiences for Children from Birth to 18 Months, by
Pamela Byrne Schiller, Gryphon House, 2005. This book features over 700 experiences and activities that are perfect for
infants from birth through 18 months. The experiences and activities are designed to support language, physical, social-
emotional, and cognitive growth and development. The activities can be used individually or grouped together to focus
on a specific skill or aspect of development.
The Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos: Over 2000 Experiences and Ideas, by Pamela Byrne
Schiller, Gryphon House, 2003. This book is a compilation of nursery rhymes, songs, games that enhance spatial
concepts, fun ways to celebrate the seasons, and more. Showcasing over 2,000 educational ideas and activities which
are ideally suited for toddlers aged 12-36 months, this book is accessibly organized and presented in a straightforward
manner for parents, family members, babysitters and educators everywhere. Each of the 100 daily topics is divided into
activities and experiences that support language enrichment, cognitive development, social-emotional development and
physical development.
The Visit: Observation, Reflection, Synthesis for Training and Relationship Building, by Annette Axtmann and
Annegret Dettwiler, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2005.
Understanding Newborn Behavior & Early Relationships: The Newborn Behavioral Observation (NBO)
System Handbook, Nugent, Keefer, Minear, Johnson, & Blanchard, Paul H Brookes Publishing Co., 2007. This book
shows professionals who support the families of newborns how to strengthen the infant-parent relationship through use
of an observational tool and information on child development and infant mental health. The Newborn Behavioral
Observations (NBO) system is an individualized infant-focused, family-centered observational tool designed to be used
by practitioners to describe an infant's competencies and individuality.
PARENTS/FAMILIES – SPECIAL NEEDS
The Activity Kit for Babies and Toddlers at Risk: How to Use Everyday Routines to Build Social and
Communication Skills, by Deborah Fein, Molly Helt, Lynn Brennan and Marianne Barton, 2015 – Suspecting that
your baby or toddler may have autism spectrum disorder or another developmental delay can be scary and
overwhelming. But there is a lot you can do to help, even while waiting for an evaluation or early intervention.
Everyday tasks can be terrific opportunities for building critical social and communication skills. In this easy-to-
navigate guide, leading experts present more than 100 games and activities designed to support development in
children from birth to age 3. Your child's daily routines are transformed into learning opportunities that promote
crucial abilities, like how to imitate others or use simple hand gestures to convey wants and needs.
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A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Special Needs: Stories that celebrate the differences in our
extraordinary kids, By Colleen Sell, 2009. A diagnosis of a child’s special need can be extremely difficult for
parents. However, every day, these children accomplish small victories and make great strides that improve their own
lives—and brighten their parents’ days. This collection brings to life fifty stories of parents who have struggled with a
child’s diagnosis only to embrace the differences that make their children that much more special—and even more
loved.
A Different Kind of Perfect: Writings by Parents on Raising a Child with Special Needs, by Cindy Dowling,
Bernadette Thomas, and Dr. Neil Nicoll, 2006. Every parent dreams of having a happy, healthy child. What happens
when these dreams are shattered by a physical or cognitive disability? The writings collected here are grouped into
chapters reflecting the progressive stages of many parents' emotional journeys, starting with grief, denial, and anger
and moving towards acceptance, empowerment, laughter, and even joy.
A Lifetime of Lessons from the Parent of a Special Needs Child: A Caretaker's Guide to Disability
Management, by Brian A Wilk, 2020 – A father that has been there. I know fear and heartbreak, confusion and
frustration. I want to help you by affording you the insights and assistance that I didn't have, during what was,
unequivocally, the hardest time of my life. I didn't write this book because I wanted to; I wrote it because I had to.
When you are tasked with being a caretaker it is a lifetime of learning hard lessons. This book was written with one
goal in mind; to help people who care for disabled persons navigate all the special needs that come with this lifestyle.
The lessons learned in this book were gleaned from hundreds of collective years of experience from people who are in
your shoes and want to help.
After the Tears: Parents Talk About Raising a Child with A Disability, R. Simons, Mariner Books, 1985. After
The Tears is an honest, informative and poignant collection of experiences of families whose lives have been changed
by a family member with a disability. This is a great resource for families and a MUST read for professionals and
paraprofessionals. It is a great book for new parents or friends of parents with a baby with disabilities of any kind.
Alex: The Life of a Child, F. Deford, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1983. ‘Alex’ follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer
Frank Deford and his wife Carole when their family is rocked to the core as their baby daughter Alex is diagnosed with
Cystic Fibrosis. Her loving family was quick to rally around her, determined to show the same bravery as the little girl
as they supported and cherished her through life and struggled to move on after her death at the tragically young age
of eight.
An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate,
and Learn, by Sally J. Rogers, Geraldine Dawson and Laurie A. Vismara, 2012 – Cutting-edge research reveals that
parents can play a huge role in helping toddlers and preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) connect with
others and live up to their potential. This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early
intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids—including
those with ASD—have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Rogers, Dawson, and Vismara make it surprisingly simple
to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial
developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement.
Another Season: A Coach’s Story of Raising an Exceptional Son, by Gene Stallings and Sally Cook, 1997 –
When beloved University of Alabama football coach Gene Stallings's son was born with Down syndrome and a serious
heart defect, doctors predicted he wouldn't live to see his first birthday and urged Coach Stallings and his wife to
institutionalize him. But for Gene and Ruth Ann that was not an option. Johnny quickly won the hearts and adoration
of the Stallings family and everyone who took the time to know him, and, proving the doctors wrong by leading an
active life, he became a vital and important part of his family, his community, and his father's career. With intimate
glimpses of family life and thrilling football anecdotes, ANOTHER SEASON is brimming with poignant lessons about
defying the odds and finding joy in every moment.
Autism in the Family: Caring and Coping Together – by Robert Naseef Ph.D., 2012. How can parents provide
the best support for their child with autism—and ensure that the whole family's needs are met? It's a question faced
by every parent of a child on the autism spectrum, and this book answers it with keen insight, reassuring honesty,
and practical guidance. A practicing psychologist and father of an adult son with autism, Dr. Robert Naseef has both
personal and professional expertise to share with overwhelmed families, weaving wisdom from years of clinical
practice with candid first-hand insights on parenting a child from birth through adulthood.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Revised Edition): The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger's
Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Other ASDs, by Chantal Sicile-Kira, 2014 – Explains all
aspects of the condition, and is written for parents, educators, caregivers, and others looking for accurate information
and expert insight. Newly updated to reflect the latest research, treatment methods, and DSM-V criteria, this
invaluable book covers: The causes of autism spectrum disorders; Getting an accurate diagnosis; Treatments based
on behavioral, psychological, and biomedical interventions; Coping strategies for families and education needs and
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programs; Community interaction and teaching strategies and resources for educators and other professionals.
“A Will of His Own”: Reflections on Parenting a Child with Autism. Kelly Harland. Woodbine House, 2002.
This collection of essays reveals the often dizzying mix of heart-wrenching challenge and sweet elation that comes
with a son with autism. Kelly Harland’s stories explore the first nine years of her son’s life and the new and
unexpected universe she and her husband -- both professional musicians -- must learn to navigate with him.
Babies with Down Syndrome, A New Parents Guide – Third Edition, Edited by Skallerup, 2008. This should be
one of the first books parents read upon receiving their child s diagnosis. The contributors-- educators, medical
professionals, adults with Down syndrome, and, primarily, parents of children with Down syndrome--along with editor
Skallerup, mother of a child with Down syndrome, define Down syndrome and discuss adjusting to your baby, medical
concerns and treatments (for example, 40 to 60 percent have some type of heart defect), daily care, family life,
postnatal development, the importance of early intervention, and legal rights and hurdles.
Bebes con syndrome de Down, Nueva guia para padres – Third Edition, Edited by Skallerup, 2008.
Becoming a Seriously Happy Special Needs Mom: 21 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place, by Linda James
Bennett, 2016 – As a special needs mom we forget to take care of ourselves, because we are so busy taking care of
everyone and everything. This level of busy is exhausting. When a friend asks you how are you doing, how do you
respond? Do you tell them you're tired, frustrated, angry, or burnt out? Or, do you tell them about your child's latest
challenge that's got you up against the wall? Have you forgotten to check in with yourself? To stop and take a break
or catch your breath? You may be so exhausted you can't figure out how to take a break, you think you are out of
options. The truth is you do have options. You have many options. Practical tips, life lessons, and strategies to open
your mind to new ways of thinking.
Beyond a Parent's Love: Lessons Learned in Life-Planning for Special Needs Children, by Minoti Rajput,
2018. Planning for one's financial future can sometimes be difficult. Raising children also has its challenges. Now
imagine how hard it is for parents of special needs children to plan not only for their retirement but for the long-term
care of their children. One entrepreneurial certified financial planner has dedicated the last three decades of her
practice to helping families of special needs children. She has just released a book that assists them through the
emotional, legal, and financial pitfalls. Whether you're a family with a special needs child, or a practitioner who works
with the families, Minoti provides essential guidance and perspective on how to navigate both the emotional and
financial challenges.
Bittersweet Baby: A family meets the challenge of a child with disabilities (Down syndrome), by Jolie
Kanat, CompCare Publishers 1987.
Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations, by Judy Winter,
Jossey-Bass 2006. award-winning writer Judy Winter helps parents 'raise the bar of expectations' for their challenged
children. Winter fought for a normal life for her son, Eric, before losing him to cerebral palsy. "The demands of
special needs challenged me to the limits of human endurance and helped me realize my most heartfelt life dreams,
too," she writes. From getting over the myth of the perfect baby, to dealing with staring, to maneuvering the school
system, her wisdom is both practical and inspiring. A particularly useful guide to those just starting out on the
journey of dealing with special needs… covers grief, hope, services & supports, understanding the law and inclusion,
planning for the future.
Brothers and Sisters - A Special Part of Exceptional Families, Powell & Ogle, 1985. There is something unique,
something special, about growing up in a family in which a brother or sister has a disability. This important text
examines these unique relationships and discusses research on and strategies for working with siblings of people with
disabilities.
Brothers, Sisters, and Special Needs, D. Lobato, 1990. Information and activities for helping young siblings of
children with chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities.
Building a Joyful Life with your Child who has Special Needs, by Whiteman and Roan-Yager, 2007. This book
considers the challenges of caring for children with physical, developmental and mental health disorders and proposes
methods such as learning to see events through your child's own eyes, celebrating their strengths and achievements
and recognizing how others can help your child. Chapters deal with key topics such as coping with a diagnosis,
discussing support needs with a child's teachers and explaining a child's differences to their peers, and the authors
stress the importance of parents building support systems for themselves and their children.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with Special Needs, by Jack Canfield, et al., Health Communications, Inc.,
2007. Raising a child with special needs is a lifelong commitment that is as unique as each person who embarks on
it. Written by a variety of authors who share in this distinctive relationship, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with
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Special Needs offers a glimpse into the lives of others who are on a similar path. These stories provide insight,
comfort, and connection with others who have walked this powerful and transformational journey.
Children with Autism: A Parents’ Guide, Edited by Michael D. Powers, Psy.D., Woodbine House, 2000. Second
Edition. For both the new parent coping with a child's recent diagnosis and one who's an experienced advocate,
Children with Autism is a must-have reference. It covers a multitude of special concerns, including daily and family
life, early intervention, educational programs, legal rights, advocacy, and a look at the years ahead with a chapter on
adults with autism.
Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving (3
rd
Edition), by Freeman Miller, MD and Steven J. Bachrach,
MD, 2017 – The new edition is thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest medical thinking, including advances in
diagnosis, treatment, and terminology. Every chapter includes new content on topics ranging from genetics to pain,
temperature control, palliative care, why growth suppression is sometimes recommended, the Affordable Care Act,
and how to make it easier for siblings to cope. Intended for parents, grandparents, teachers, therapists, and others
who care for and about people with cerebral palsy and cerebral palsylike conditions.
Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Parent’s Guide, Second Edition, Editor E. Geralis, Woodbine House, 1998. This
book, featuring contributions from professional caregivers, therapists, and parents, provides a thorough description of
cerebral palsy, its diagnosis and treatment, and its effects on development. Practical hints on the daily care of a child
are offered, as well as help in seeking out and understanding the role of occupational, physical, and speech therapy.
A guide to early intervention, special education, and an outline of legal rights are included.
Children with Spina Bifida: A Parents’ Guide, Edited by Marlene Lutkenhoff, R.N., M.S.N., Woodbine House,
1999. The book deals with issues parents will face, from prenatal diagnosis to adulthood, legal issues, education,
health concerns, treatments, therapies, and causes.
Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Parents’ Guide, Edited by Lisa Schoenbrodt, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, Woodbine
House, 2001. This is a comprehensive resource for families and professionals working with children and adolescents
who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Chapters cover a broad range of issues relating to medical
treatment; coping and adjustment; the effects on cognition, speech, and language; the resulting behaviors and their
modification; educational needs; and legal concerns.
Children with Facial Difference: A Parent’s Guide, H. Charkins, Woodbine House, 1996. This book is a must for
parents and caregivers of children with facial differences. The contents are very well organized. Topics covered
include: various craniofacial conditions (Cleft lip and/or palate and syndromes such as Apert, Crouzon, Treacher
Collins, Hemifacial Microsomia and others), adjustment and coping issues, medical concerns and treatments, speech,
language, and hearing needs, education concerns, legal rights, health insurance and child advocacy.
Children With Fragile X Syndrome: A Parents’ Guide, Edited by Jayne Dixon Weber, Woodbine House, 2000.
Fragile X Syndrome is one of the most common genetic causes of mental retardation. Recent evidence suggests that
it may be even more prevalent than Down Syndrome. This book covers topics such as diagnosis, medical concerns,
family life, education, legal issues, daily care, and advocacy.
Children with Visual Impairments: a Parent’s Guide, edited by M. C. Holbrook, Woodbine House, 1996. (2
copies) Each chapter's discussion is followed by helpful, concrete guidance for parents to aid them in fostering their
child's independence, self-esteem, mobility, and literacy. Specific data on the assessment and causes of visual
impairments, appropriate educational intervention and settings, and disability law arm parents with critical knowledge
to deal with outside professionals, siblings, daily routines, and so forth.
Choices in Deafness: A Parent’s Guide to Communication Options, 2
nd
Edition, by S. Schwartz, Ph.D.,
Woodbine House, Inc., 1996. This work provides comprehensive information on various methodologies with and also
covers in depth the medical causes of hearing loss, the diagnostic process, meeting with the audiologist, and the pros
and cons of the newest technology, the cochlear implant.
Chosen Fathers: Life Lessons Learned from Fathers of Children with Disabilities, by Eliya Stromberg Ph.D,
2017 – Chosen Fathers is a collection of heartfelt interviews with thirteen fathers of children with disabilities. The
fathers speak openly about the shock and despair they felt when they learned that their child was not what they
expected. They talk frankly about marriage, sibling rivalry, financial stress, community relations, challenges of faith,
feelings of inadequacy, burn out, and more. They also reveal their discoveries of strengths and abilities in themselves
and in others they never knew were there.
The Common Sense Guide to Your Child's Special Needs: When to Worry, When to Wait, What to Do – by
Louis Pellegrino M.D., Brookes Publishing, 2012. If you have a child who is struggling, who is not meeting hers/his
developmental milestones, Dr. Pellegrino clearly explains to parents what are the next steps to take. – Section 1
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entitled Understanding Your Child goes into details about common areas of concern – Section 2 entitled Special
Children, Special Needs focuses on Hearing, Vision, and Sensory Problems. Also Dr. Pellegrino has a chapter on
Special Medical Problems where he gives information on basic health care of children with special needs.
Common Man, Extraordinary Call: Thriving as the Dad of a Child with Special Needs, by Jeff Davidson and
Becky Davidson, 2019 - Becoming the father of a child with special needs can feel like being drafted into the military-
-and there are very few resources for men who want to be involved but need guidance and specific ideas.
Overwhelmed, many fathers end up going AWOL on their families. As a twenty-year veteran of special-needs
parenting, Jeff Davidson wrote a field manual to give fathers the skills required for the day-to-day demands of
parenting: warrior, protector, provider, encourager, and equipper. He offers real-life examples from dads in the field
and a no-nonsense approach from initial diagnosis onward. This book is filled with practical how-tos for parenting in
the special needs world, bullet points for easy reading and quick reference, and a Mission Critical synopsis at the end
of each chapter.
Confessions of a Special Needs Dad: Honesty and Hope for the Journey, by Andrew's Dad, 2018 – The birth of
a child is usually a time of celebration, but when your child is born with special needs, the celebration can quickly turn
to heartache. Many parents, especially Dads, have no one to turn to who will understand their grief and help them
process the reality of this new journey. Confessions of a Special Needs Dad is a book written by a Dad for Dads. It
offers hope, healing and, most of all, honesty as well as an important reminder that you are not alone.
Dads of Disability: Stories for, by, and about fathers of children who experience disability, - by Mr. Gary M
Dietz, 2014. This books helps to show that Dads can be, and are a part of raising a child with a disability. Dads of
Disability is a collection of stories and poems mostly written by fathers, but also by mothers who witness their
husbands and ex-husbands care for a child they weren’t necessarily prepared to raise. The essays within provide
insight into a father's reaction to learning his child has a disability, how he adapts and copes, the learning curve
involved, the bond and love that forms along with further describing in some cases the death of a child and how one
grieves. There are 41 essays in this book and they are classified by emotional and tangible stages a father/ parent
experiences.
Deciphering the System: A Guide for Families of Young Children with Disabilities, P. Beckman & G. Boyes,
1993. Topics include: the educational assessment process, how parents can work with multiple service providers,
ways to manage the large amount of information that accumulates, and what parents can expect when service
providers seek information about their family. There are also tips about handling IEP and IFSP meetings, due process
hearings, and the transitions which are part of everyone's life. There is a chapter about obtaining support from other
parents.
Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide to Diagnosis for Parents and Professionals, Carolyn
Thorwarth Bruey, Psy.D., Woodbine House, 2004. A tool for parents, educators, and caregivers who may not fully
understand the child’s diagnosis. Intervention before age five has been shown to lead to the most successful
prognosis for children with ASD, and this guide helps parents to evaluate their own and others’ concerns about their
young child’s behavior. The book provides details about the professionals involved in the diagnosis, and the testing
tools. Families learn how to participate in the process and play a critical role.
Different DADS: Fathers Stories of Parenting Disabled Children, Edited by Jill Harrison, Matthew Henderson
and Rob Leonard, Jessica Kingsley Publishers – London and Philadelphia, 2007. Different Dads is a collection of
inspiring personal testimonies written by 21 fathers (in the UK) of disabled children who reflect on their own
experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability. Their
contributions reflect a wide range of cultures and parenting perspectives; some are single fathers, married, and
adoptive fathers. What they all have in common are the challenges that face them and their families in raising a child
with a disability. Issues explored include the reactions of family, friends and colleagues, how to deal with the
organizations and professionals that support families with a disabled child and the difficulty of being open about
feelings in a culture that doesn't always expect men to have a sensitive or nurturing role.
Does My Child Have a Developmental Delay?: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents on Early Intervention, by
Sarah Vanover, 2018 – Parents can easily be confused when they suspect that their child may have a developmental
delay. The family members can have many questions about the process of seeking special education support, and
they often feel isolated from friends and family as they attempt to make the best decisions for their child. Does My
Child Have a Developmental Delay? is a step-by-step guide for families on how to navigate the early intervention
process. The book also includes personal stories of families that have experienced the early intervention process with
their own children.
Don't Squeeze the Spaceman's Taco: Lessons Learned from My Son with Autism, by Kelly Jude Melerine,
2019 – My name is Kelly and I’m a proud father of a teenage son named Cade. Cade has autism. Cade has love.
Cade has soul. And to those that think I should place Cade in a home, Cade has a home. I write about autism and
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the effects that it has on my household in my memoir “Don’t Squeeze the Spaceman's Taco: Lessons Learned from
My Son with Autism”. Why the odd title? It's just one of my son's unique phrases that we refer to as “Cadeisms.”
My book is very honest and filled with love, laughter and tears.
Dr. Thompson’s STRAIGHT TALK on AUTISM, Travis Thompson, Ph.D., Paul Brookes Publishing Co., 2008. Dr.
Thompson synthesizes what we know, what we don't, and how to deal effectively with the essential challenges in the
home and school that are presented by children growing up with autism.
Early Intervention and Autism: Real-Life Questions, Real-Life Answers, by James Ball, 2008. Dr. Ball explains
what makes your child tick, how to get the most out of early intervention services, and how to choose the most
effective treatment options. Helpful features include: 10 Common Myths about Children with ASD; 7 Effective
Teaching Strategies; 10 Behavior Rules to Live By; and Must-have EI Goals and Objectives for Children with ASD.
The Elephant in the Playroom, by Denise Brodey, Hudson Street Press, 2007. In The Elephant in the Playroom,
moms and dads from across the country write intimately and honestly about the joyful highs and disordered lows of
raising children who are "not quite normal." Laying bare the emotional, medical, and social challenges they face,
their stories address issues ranging from if and when to medicate a child, to how to get a child who is overly sensitive
to the texture of food to eat lunch. Eloquent and honest, the voices in this collection will provide solace and support
for the millions of parents whose kids struggle with ADD, ADHD, sensory disorders, childhood depression, Asperger’s
syndrome, and autism—as well as the many kids who fall between diagnoses.
Embracing Your Child's Unique Abilities: A Practical Guide to Parenting Children with Developmental
Disabilities, by Michele Pitts-Brown, March 26, 2019 – Many parents and families experience deep sadness, fear,
and worry after their child has been diagnosed with a developmental disability. If this is you, you are not alone. As
you think about how life is now different for your child, it’s natural to have feelings of concern because you want to
see your child thrive. Your dreams may be shattered by the news, but it’s time to pick up the broken pieces of the
vision you had for your child, so you can discover the distinct gifts and purpose within them. Despite the diagnosis,
your child is amazing and will experience success!
Father's Day: A Journey into the Mind and Heart of My Extraordinary Son, by Buzz Bissinger, 2012. Buzz
Bissinger’s twins were born three minutes—and a world—apart. Gerry, the older one, is a graduate student at Penn,
preparing to become a teacher. His brother Zach has spent his life attending special schools. He’ll never drive a car,
or kiss a girl, or live by himself. He is a savant, challenged by serious intellectual deficits but also blessed with rare
talents: an astonishing memory, a dazzling knack for navigation, and a reflexive honesty that can make him both
socially awkward and surprisingly wise.
Fathers of Children With Special Needs, New Horizons, J. May, 1991. An in-depth examination and discussion of
fathers’ roles within the health care system and concrete strategies for increasing and supporting their involvement.
It covers research about fathers, issues of loss, families, including thoughts by men from around the country; new
paradigms for professionals in family-centered care; strategies for building "father friendly" service delivery; means
for developing effective, positive programs for fathers and their families; plus resources, organizations for fathers,
families and professionals. Included are lovely photographs and heartfelt comments from men about their personal
journeys. A useful text for both family members and providers.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Families and Communities, Ann Streissguth, Paul H. Brookes Publishing
Co., 1997. This book explains the medical and social issues surrounding fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal
alcohol effects (FAE). This guidebook explains how to identify and work with children and adults who have the
disorder and how to educate prospective mothers and society at large.
Financial Freedom for Special Needs Families: 9 Building Blocks to Reduce Stress, Preserve Benefits, and
Create a Fulfilling Future, by Rob Wrubel, 2017 – Will help you: Understand special needs-trusts and how to have
yours in place in 30 days. Create financial stability and reduce stress. A comprehensive planning guide designed to
give you the ideas and tools needed to create a financial and legal plan for your family. Simple worksheets help you
make choices at each decision step so you can put your plans in place quickly.
Following Ezra: What One Father Learned About Gumby, Otters, Autism, and Love From His Extraordinary
Son, by Tom Fields-Meyer, 2011 – Following Ezra is the story of a father and son on a ten-year journey from Ezra's
diagnosis to the dawn of his adolescence. It celebrates his growth from a remote toddler to an extraordinary young
man, connected in his own remarkable ways to the world around him.
Freedom from Meltdowns: Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism, by Travis Thompson, Brookes
Publishing, 2009. This book offers parents, teachers, and therapists sound, practical advice on how to address
emotional outbursts from children with autism spectrum disorders and related disorders. An invaluable resource for
teachers, parents, and anyone who wants to help reduce challenging behavior in children and adults with autism and
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related disorders . . . This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about supporting
children with autism.
From Birth through Adulthood: A Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs, 2nd Edition, by
Eileen Newman Rubin, 2017 – an "in the trenches" book about determining whether your child has special needs and
about fighting for the needs of your child with special needs. It addresses what to do at specific ages, what the
"language" is in the special needs community, and HOW to be an advocate for your child. This book is a step-by-step
guide for parents of children with special needs, with a few stories splattered in between.
Functional Behavior Assessment for People with Autism: Making Sense of Seemingly Senseless Behavior
(Topics in Autism), by Beth Glasberg, Woodbine House, 2006. This guide describes functional behavior assessment
(FBA), a highly regarded strategy that parents and professionals can use to identify the factors contributing to
problem behavior. Later on, the assessment is used to develop an intervention plan to help the individual unlearn the
behavior. The book's step-by-step explanations, forms, and case studies make it easy for parents and professionals
to: Decide which challenging behavior to address, Select members of an FBA team, Measure behavior, Gather
information from other observers, Establish a baseline, Observe a problem behavior, Test the hypothesis about the
function of the behavior, Begin to plan for an intervention.
From Early Intervention… to Preschool Programs… and School-Age Services: A Parent's Guide to
Transitioning Young Children with Special Needs, by Padmaja Sarathy, LRP Publications, 2006. This easy-to-
read guide helps parents make informed decisions about their child's transition from early intervention to Pre-school
programs, and actively participate in the process.
Grandparenting a Child With Special Needs, by Charlotte Thompson, 2009 – When a new baby is born into a
family, grandparents are excited about having a baby to enjoy and love. If the child is born with a disability, it can be
difficult to know how to react and how best to help the child and the family as a whole. This book provides guidance
on how to grandparent a child with special needs and give every grandchild the love and care they deserve and
parents the added support they need.
Half My Life: The Testimony of a Father and His Special Needs Child, by Joseph Lim, 2016 – Half My Life: The
Testimony of a Father and His Special Needs Child began as just a poem composed by Jordan's father. Years later, it
grew into this biographical journal. Much of it was not planned out initially but written on the spot as thoughts and
ideas came to the mind of the author and as memories and emotions filled his heart. It chronicles the adventures and
experience, the highlights and the struggles, and the surprises and setbacks as told from the perspective of one of
Jordan's biggest fans-his dad.
Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues,
Fred R. Volkmar, M.D. & Lisa A. Wiesner, M.D., Woodbine House, 2004. Routine doctor visits can be especially trying
for children with ASDs due to sensory sensitivities or communication difficulties. Issues such as sleep problems,
unusual eating habits, and impulsive or aggressive behaviors can also threaten their health. Parents can find answers
to help them understand symptoms and behaviors, evaluate medications or alternative therapies, communicate with
healthcare professionals, and deal with many other healthcare concerns.
How to Raise a Rocket Scientist for Fun and Profit, by Steven Browne, 2012 – Written in the third person, this
touching memoir, based on a true story, unfolds primarily through the eyes of the father who, in the end, has to
admit that he did not so much raise his daughter... as she raised him. It begins on a cold winter day, in a little town
in the mountains, a baby girl is born dead. Revived, brought back to life, her mother rescued from almost the same
fate, the little baby not only survives but begins to thrive, in her own way, and at her own pace. Afflicted with
cerebral palsy, slowly she learns the basics of how to live, to walk, to talk, to find ways to adapt to a world made for
normal people, ordinary people.
Intellectual Disability: A Guide for Families and Professionals, by James C. Harris M.D., 2010 – Approximately
2.5 million people in the United States--one percent of the population--have an intellectual disability (previously
referred to as mental retardation). These conditions range from genetic disorders such as Down syndrome to
disabilities caused by infectious diseases and brain injury. It is a comprehensive resource that will be of importance
to anyone with a personal connection to a child or adult with a neurodevelopmental disorder. The book addresses
legal, medical, mental health, and research-related issues and is a must-read for parents and families of those with
neurodevelopmental disorders, providing guidance and essential information to help their family members effectively,
and to make a significant, positive difference in their lives now and in the future.
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Kids with Celiac Disease, A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children, Danna Korn,
Woodbine House, 2001. In a supportive conversational style, Danna Korn shows that it's possible for kids with celiac
disease and their families to lead happy and healthy lives. Parents find advice on how to deal with the diagnosis, cope
with the emotional turmoil, and help their child develop a positive and constructive attitude.
Laying Community Foundations for Your Child with a Disability: How to Establish Relationships That Will
Support Your Child after You’re Gone, Linda J. Stengle, Woodbine House, Inc., 1996. This practical guide shows
families how to establish a network of people who can provide lasting relationships for their children, and the
importance of beginning the process as early as possible in the life of their child. If you're the parent of a child with a
disability, this book is of critical importance to you. Laying Community Foundations emphasizes the need to begin
now to build a caring community of people who will provide emotional support and guidance for your child after your
death. Chapters discuss: how to assess your child's needs; how to foster long-term relationships for your child;
where to look for relationships; how to ask people for a commitment; and independent living arrangements.
Lessons From Landon: Through the Seasons of Life, by Steven R Blomberg (Author), 2019 – This, very moving
book; written through the eyes of a loving father, provides the very personal faith journey into the life of one of his
sons. The book shows those of us who are fathers, how, even through significant difficulty, how rewarding life can be.
The author reminds us that we are always on a journey. We are never done parenting and as parents we are never
done learning from our children. Each chapter ends with a personal challenge.
Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family’s Triumph Over Autism, Cathering Maurice, Fawcett Columbine, New York,
1993. In their desperate struggle to save their daughter, the Maurices plunged into a medical nightmare of false
hopes, "miracle cures," and infuriating suggestions that Anne-Marie's autism was somehow their fault. Finally, Anne-
Marie was saved by an intensive behavioral therapy. Let Me Hear Your Voice is a mother's illuminating account of
how one family triumphed over autism.
Living a Happy Life with a Special-Needs Child: A Parent's Perspective, by Robin Williams Evans, 2017 – An
invaluable resource for parents and caregivers of special-needs children, as well as anyone who wants to better
understand them, it delivers practical advice for how to deal with a variety of situations one is likely to encounter
when raising a special-needs child. Topics include surviving the neonatal intensive care unit, taking care of yourself
and your significant other, organizing doctor's appointments, managing hospital stays, skillfully navigating insurance,
and finding childcare.
Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs: A Book for Sibs, D. Meyer, 1985. This book focuses on the
intensity of emotions that brothers and sisters experience when they have a sibling with special needs, and the hard
questions they ask: What caused my sibling's disability? Could my own child have a disability as well? What will
happen to my brother or sister if my parents die? Written for young readers, the book discusses specific disabilities in
easy to understand terms. It talks about the good and not-so-good parts of having a brother or sister who has special
needs, and offers suggestions for how to make life easier for everyone in the family.
Married with Special-Needs Children: A Couples' Guide to Keeping Connected – by Laura E. Marshak, and
Fran P. Prezant, Woodbine House, 2007. Raising Special Kids is a mutual support program that allows parents to
share stories and explore what works and what doesn't in their unique relationships between their children and
families. It is a guide that speaks to parents about how to work on marital issues while juggling the demands of
raising a child with a developmental disability, serious medical condition, or mental illness. In writing this practical,
empathetic guide, the authors draw on their combined professional experience in marital counseling and parent
training, as well as on the experience and advice of hundreds of parents of children with special needs.
More Than a Mom: Living A Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs, by Amy Baskin &
Heather Fawcett, Woodbine House, 2006. Research, personal experiences, and feedback from over 500 mothers
across North America results in a book that is jam-packed with practical strategies, advice, and reassurance for
mothers trying to create more manageable and fulfilling lives.
My Baby Rides the Short Bus: The Unabashedly Human Experience of Raising Kids with Disabilities,
by Yantra Bertelli, Jennifer Silverman, et al., 2009 – The stories in this collection provide parents of special needs kids
with a dose of both laughter and reality. Featuring works by so-called alternative parents who have attempted to
move away from mainstream thought, this anthology carefully considers the implications of raising children with
disabilities. From professional writers to novice storytellers, including original essays by Robert Rummel-Hudson,
Ayun Halliday, and Kerry Cohen, this assortment of authentic, shared experiences from parents in the know is a
partial antidote to the stories that misrepresent, ridicule, and objectify disabled children and their parents.
My Child Has Special Needs: A Guide for Fathers. Rob Baer, Ed.D. Publications of the Massachusetts’ Father’s
Network, 2001 [also in Spanish]. When a child has special needs, fathers are especially needed. This booklet talks
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about feelings after birth and diagnosis, the many challenges faced, and the importance of involvement. Mi hijo/a
tiene necesidades especiales: una guia para los papas. [My child has special needs: a guide for fathers]
Rob Baer, Ed.D. Publications of the Massachusettes Father’s Network, 2001 [Also in English]
My Son, My Gentle Son, by Robert Greenwald (2001) – This is Robert Greenwald’s true story of his son David, born
with a congenital heart disease. At six weeks of age he went into heart/respiratory failure, suffering extensive brain
damage that left him profoundly disabled both mentally and physically. The special relationship that develops between
this father and his son embraces so many of the themes and issues common to parents of special children.
No Greatness without Goodness: How a Father's Love Changed a Company and Sparked a Movement, by
Randy Lewis, 2014. No Greatness without Goodness is the powerful story of a corporate executive and father who,
after watching the world through the eyes of his own child with autism, Austin, realized that we all have a greater
responsibility to make the world a better place for everyone, including those with disabilities. Randy Lewis bet his
career that he could create an inclusive workplace at one of America’s biggest corporations where people with
disabilities could not just succeed, but thrive.
No More Chasing "Normal" The Emotional Survival Guide for Parents of Children with Autism, Down
Syndrome, & All Other Disabilities, "1 in every 6” ... Center for Disease Control, by Loresa Stansell, 2017. Millions
of Parents in the United States have a child that is diagnosed with some form of disability. The presence of a disability
changes the course of their lives, hopes, and dreams. They find themselves suddenly surrounded by everyone else
living their “normal” lives, leaving them to wonder, where do we fit or where will my child fit? They experience a form
of grief but are often unprepared because of a lack of information available on the topic. This book provides an in-
depth look at the emotional impacts faced by these parents.
Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children, by Rita Eichenstein PhD, 2015. With
compassion, clarity, and an emphasis on practical solutions, Dr. Eichenstein walks readers through the five stages of
acceptance. Using vivid anecdotes and suggestions, she helps readers understand their own emotional experience,
nurture themselves in addition to their kids, identify and address relationship wounds including tension in a marriage
and struggles with children (special-needs and neurotypical), and embrace their child.
On Becoming a Special Parent: A Mini Support Group in a Book, - by Marcia R. Turner, 2010. This revised and
updated version of On Becoming a Special Parent is a great resource for general information, practical organization
information, and Federal benefits. It is an uplifting and practical handbook for parents of children with extra needs.
Written in hints and easy-to-read suggestions, it guides parents through everyday struggles and frustrations of living
with their special needs child. Included is advice for the non-parent, to help them recognize and be sensitive to what
the families are experiencing.
One on One with a Mom of a Special Needs Child: 6 Key Strategies for Victorious Caregiving, by Bobbie Lynn
Rider, 2018 – My daughter was born with Down syndrome and I remember how I longed to sit down and talk with
someone about all the emotions you experience when receiving a special needs diagnosis. I felt lost and alone and
unsure as to how to proceed. Years later I sat down and began writing questions with answers I had longed for so
many years earlier in my own life. I ask and answer these questions based on my own experiences down in the
trenches. These are honest, raw, and real-life questions. Some of the answers will make you laugh out loud, some
might make you cry. I also include 6 Key Strategies for victorious caregiving skills. These are designed to help you
today, right now. The strategies are relevant and practical as you go through your day to day activities.
One Evolution at a Time: A Special Needs Planning Guide, by Julia Nickerson, 2017 - In this special needs
planning guide, you will gain the knowledge you need to protect your loved one with special needs for a lifetime. When
you go to sleep at night are you sleeping peacefully, knowing that if something happens to you, your family will be
taken care of? What words describe how you feel about your family's future? For many families who have a child or
loved one with special needs, their answers include: anxious, overwhelmed and worried. What if you could gain the
knowledge and implement a plan for your family and loved one with special needs that would make you feel calm,
reassured and secure? In this book, you will learn how to: Build a protection plan for your special needs loved one that
will last a lifetime Ensure your loved one with special needs won't lose important government benefits Ensure you are
always able to make decisions for your loved one with special needs once they are an adult Ensure that someone who
knows how to care for your loved one with special needs is always there. Get the most out of your savings and social
security to ensure your loved one with special needs has resources. After reading this book, you will know the 10 most
common mistakes people make when planning for a loved one with special needs and the steps you need to take to
protect your family.
Parenting Children with Health Issues: Essential Tools, Tips, and Tactics for Raising Kids With Chronic
Illness, Medical Conditions, and Special Healthcare Needs, by Cline and Greene, Love & Logic Institute, 2007 –
Does your child have a health condition which requires special medical or dietary care? Whether your child has ADD,
allergies, asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, Down syndrome, developmental delays, an eating disorder, hemophilia or
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any other special need, you'll find essential parenting skills to respond to your child's emotional needs, help your
child cope with health challenges, comply with medical requirements and live a hope-filled life. Get practical and
compassionate answers to your toughest questions as you discover effective ways to communicate about medical issues
with children of all ages.
Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Survival Guide for Fathers and Mothers, by Press and Gena Barnhill,
2010 – Father and mother team share their real life experiences. This book is an easy to read book for parents who are
entering into the world of having a child with a disability or for those who are struggling with being a parent of one.
This book does a wonderful job of describing the challenges that parents go through as parents of a special needs child
and our different roles within the family.
The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome: Advice, Information, Inspiration, and Support for Raising Your Child
from Diagnosis through Adulthood, by Jennifer Jacob and Mardra Sikora, 2016 – As a parent of a child diagnosed
with Down syndrome, you may be feeling unsure of what to do next or where your child's journey will take you. In this
book, authors Jen Jacob and Mardra Sikora share their experiences and guide you through life with Ds with expert
advice from diagnosis to adulthood. Each page teaches you ways to support your child through major milestones;
nurture their development; and ensure that they succeed behaviorally, socially, and cognitively.
The Parent's Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism and Other Special Needs: Practical Strategies for
Motor Skills, Sensory Integration, Toilet Training, and More, by Cara Koscinski, 2016 – With the help of this
handy guide, you can bring tried and tested occupational therapy activities into your home and encourage your child to
succeed with everyday tasks while having fun in the process. This expanded edition of the award-winning book includes
new advice on toilet training, coping with changes in routine, repetitive behaviors, self-regulation and much more. The
simple explanations and easy exercises will soon make daily activities enjoyable and productive.
The Parent's Notebook: A Support Guide for Parents, Families and Caregivers of Children with
Developmental Disabilities and Special Healthcare Needs, by Susan E. Rosano MA, 2014. The Parent's
Notebook offers opportunities for parents, siblings, caregivers, friends and other important family members to learn
new ways of managing challenges related to raising a child with developmental disabilities and special health care
needs.
Perilous Passage: New Zealand Fathers Talk About Their Children with Disabilities, The Donald Beasley
Institute Inc., 1997 (see video section for video version). The stories presented are of very ordinary men, forced by
circumstances to view their lives as fathers in new and extraordinary ways. Each wanted to share with others their
experiences of new lives centered on fearless advocacy for their children.
Possibilities: A Financial Resource Book For Parents Of Children With Disabilities, Parent Advocacy Coalition
for Educational Rights (PACER Center) and the National Endowment for Financial Education, 2001. A guide to money
management and financial resources for parents of children with disabilities, including how to maintain financial
eligibility for programs such as Medicaid and SSI.
Reflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew, Stanley Klein
and John Kemp, 2004. Each written essay is a rare glimpse inside the lives and minds of people with many different
disabilities--cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, learning disabilities, deafness, blindness, mental illness,
developmental disabilities, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, congenital
amputation, and chronic health conditions. Brimming with a wealth of life-affirming lessons, Reflections from a
Different Journey offers many specific suggestions for parents and family members of people with disabilities, older
disabled children, and education and health care professionals and can provide all parents with essential information
about the possibilities for their children.
Show Me No Mercy: A Compelling Story of Remarkable Courage, Robert Persky, Abingdon Press, 1984. The
story of a father and son who overcome almost impossible obstacles to be reunited - Paralyzed in an accident that
kills his wife and daughter, Andy Banks, a bus driver, struggles to overcome his handicap and to keep his teenage son
with Downs Syndrome from being institutionalized.
Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid: A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children, by Gina
Gallagher and Patricia Konjoian, 2010. Gina and Patricia address the challenges, the heartbreak, and the touching
victories of parenting children with disabilities today. The book is a valuable and insightful resource for any family
member or friend of a child with special needs. It conveys a wealth of practical information with a warmth and
compassion that helps parents realize they are not alone.
Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families, Topics in Autism, Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D., Woodbine
House, 2
nd
Edition, 2003. This book explores the basics of sibling relationships and the complexities that surface in
families of children with autism. Chapters cover how to explain autism to siblings, how to get siblings to share their
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feelings and concerns, how to master the family balancing act, how to foster play between siblings and how autism
continues to impact adult sibling relationships, careers, and caregiver roles.
Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs, D. Meyer & P. Vandasy, 1994. The needs of
siblings of children with special needs are often neglected because of the constant support and guidance parents must
provide their children with special needs. This book is a guide for professionals designing and implementing
interactive workshops to help siblings confront the special issues they face.
Sleep Better! A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs, Revised Edition, by V. Mark
Durand Ph.D., 2014. This down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide, packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques
that work for all children, with and without disabilities. Provides practical information on a variety of topics--from the
basics of sleep and assessing sleep problems to strategies for change.
Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children with Special Needs, Disability or
Serious Illness, by Monica McCaffrey and Annette Hames, 2005. There is a lot of advice available for parents of a
child with a disability or illness, but very little about the important issue of educating their siblings about how they
feel, and why they may behave differently from other children. These stories - from 40 different families - come with
related tips to help siblings deal with some of the things that happen in their family lives.
Special CHILDREN, Challenged PARENTS: The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child with a Disability,
Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D., Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2001. This book shares the unique perspective of a father of
a son with autism, with additional reflection from his perspective as a clinical psychologist who specializes in working
with families of children with disabilities. This book illustrates the impact that a child's disability has on the entire
family. Readers learn about resources, such as support groups, for working through complex emotions and about
techniques for communicating effectively with professionals. Dr. Naseef has spent over 3 decades literally living,
learning, writing, and teaching about autism. Though the author's personal experience is with autism, this book is a
valuable resource for families of children with a wide range of disabilities.
The Special Needs Parent Handbook: Critical Strategies and Practical Advice to Help You Survive and
Thrive (2nd Edition), by Jonathan L. Singer, 2012. A brief, compassionate guide to raising a disabled child. Singer is
proactive and inclusive and discusses issues concerning necessary quality time and procuring suitable babysitters and
medical care.
The Special Needs Planning Guide: How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child’s Life (includes CD-
ROM), by John W. Nadworny & Cynthia R. Haddad, Brookes Publishing, 2007. Transforming the financial planning
presentations they’ve given to families across the country into a thorough, easy-to-read resource, the well-known
authors (who also have family members with special needs) give parents a chronological guide for each stage from
birth to adulthood. Parents will get comprehensive advice and strategies on how to address: financial factors, legal
factors, government factors, family and support factors, and emotional factors.
Supportive Parenting: Becoming an Advocate for Your Child with Special Needs, by Jan Campito, 2007 –
Learn to take an active role in advocating for your child and helping to meet their needs. She explains for new
parents how to look out for early signs that things aren't quite right, from procuring evaluations, to understanding
what the diagnoses mean, to selecting therapies and therapists, to following through on therapies at home and
targeting needs to be addressed.
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents, Russell A Barkley, Ph.D., The Guilford
Press, 2000. Although the book is targeted at the parents of ADHD children, it can serve as a useful resource for
teachers and others involved in the care and education of children with ADHD....This book is unique in its up-to-date
and clear presentation of the scientific underpinnings of the disorder with facts and ideas about management of
ADHD, spends time on behavior modification techniques and has a practical focus, but still provides a detailed and
interesting discussion of ADHD symptoms, behavior, etc.
The Activity Kit for Babies and Toddlers at Risk: How to Use Everyday Routines to Build Social and
Communication Skills, by Deborah Fein, Molly Helt, Lynn Brennan and Marianne Barton, 2015 – Suspecting that
your baby or toddler may have autism spectrum disorder or another developmental delay can be scary and
overwhelming. But there is a lot you can do to help, even while waiting for an evaluation or early intervention.
Everyday tasks can be terrific opportunities for building critical social and communication skills. Your child's daily
routines are transformed into learning opportunities that promote crucial abilities, like how to imitate others or use
simple hand gestures to convey wants and needs. In this easy-to-navigate guide, leading experts present more than
100 games and activities designed to support development in children from birth to age 3.
The Boy in the Moon - A Father's Journey to Understand His Extraordinary Son, by Ian Brown, 2011 – Ian
Brown’s son Walker, is one of only about 300 people worldwide diagnosed with cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome—
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an extremely rare genetic mutation that results in unusual facial appearance, the inability to speak, and a compulsion to
hit himself constantly. At age thirteen, he is mentally and developmentally between one and three years old and will
need constant care for the rest of his life. Brown travels the globe, meeting with genetic scientists and neurologists as
well as parents, to solve the questions Walker’s doctors can’t answer. In his journey, he offers an insightful critique of
society’s assumptions about the disabled. As Brown gradually lets go of his self-blame and hope for a cure, he learns to
accept the Walker he loves, just as he is.
The Broken Cord, (a story of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or FAS) Michael Dorris, Harper Prennial, 1989. When Michael
Dorris, 26, single, working on his doctorate, and part Indian himself, applied to adopt an Indian child, his request was
speedily granted. He knew that his new three-year-old son, Adam, was badly developmentally disabled; but he
believed in the power of nurture and love. This is the heartrending story, full of compassion and rage, of how his son
grew up mentally retarded, a victim of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
The Empowered Parent: Thinking about Your Child's Disability, by Dr. Joseph E. Moldover, 2021 – Written for
parents who are faced with a child’s disability, it is a slim guide that distills complex topics and questions into
understandable and manageable maps for action. It quickly and succinctly gives readers what they are looking for—a
guide to empowerment for parents who are overwhelmed, for couples who are struggling, for families who have lost
their bearings. The purpose of this book is to help parents overcome the mental and emotional barriers that paralyze
them from being the effective advocates that their children need them to be.
The Gems of Inverness: A Father's Odyssey Through a World of Disabilities, by Len Gulino, 2019 –
chronicles Len’s walk on his path as a husband, a father, and a lawyer. His journey evolves from ambiguity,
confusion, and despair imposed on him by family traditions, faith, and ethnicity, to an eventual clarity evoked by his
care, with his wife, Barbara, of their sons, Benjamin and Gregory, both of whom were unexpectedly born with
profound developmental disabilities.
The Loving Push: How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults, by
Debra Moore Ph.D. and Temple Grandin Ph.D., 2016. Parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone who cares about a
child or teen on the autism spectrum needs this essential roadmap to prepare our youth for being successful adults
in today’s world. Sound research, practical techniques, and real-life stories give helpful advice, and interesting and
tangible real-life examples of struggle, persistence, and hope make it personally engaging.
That’s My Child: Strategies for Parents of Children with Disabilities, Lizanne Capper, Child & Family Press,
1996. This book explores the different sources of formal and informal support available to parents with children who
have all types of disabilities. Includes information on organizations, legal rights, special education, recreational
activities, day care, and many other topics.
The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up: Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder in the Adolescent and Young
Adult Years, by Carol Kranowitz, 2016. This book focuses on answering what the disorder is, learning to cope with
it, and ultimately living in the best way possible with a positive self-identity and support of family and professionals.
It is a resource that addresses the needs of adolescents, young adults, parents, and medical and mental health
professionals. It addresses families with special needs and allows those living with this disorder to voice their needs
and feelings.
The Siege: The First Eight Years of an Autistic Child, Clara Claiborne Park, Back Bay Books, 1982. At the age
of two, in 1960, Jessy Park was remote, withdrawn, unable to walk or talk, yet oddly content within the invisible
walls that surrounded her. Doctors were baffled. The study of autism was still in its infancy. Jessy's family stepped
in. This book records the challenges and rewards of the first eight years of Jessy's life.
Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with a Disability, Edited by Donald J. Meyer, Woodbine
House, 1995. A compelling collection of essays by fathers about the life-altering experience of having a child with a
disability. Nineteen fathers have taken an introspective and honest look at this deeply emotional subject, offering a
seldom-heard perspective on raising children with special needs. This is the first book written for fathers by fathers.
Uncommon Fathers should also be helpful to family, friends, and service providers who learn from what these fathers
have to say.
Understanding Down Syndrome: An Introduction for Parents, Cliff Cunningham, Brookline Books, 1996.
When they are told that their baby has Down Syndrome, most parents react with shock and need help coping with
this unexpected situation. Veteran researcher Cunningham aims to provide such help in the form of detailed
information about the physical, mental, and social characteristics of Down Syndrome.
Understanding Your Special Needs Grandchild, Clare B. Jones, Ph.D., Specialty Press, 2001. Grandparents of
children with special needs, unlike parents and teachers, don't always have the facts they need to understand their
grandchild. This special resource offers grandparents the information they need to realize the valuable role they play
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in the lives of their grandchild, giving advice on how they can offer support to better their grandchild's self-esteem
and quality of life in school, at home, and with others.
Unexpected Journey: When Special Needs Change Our Course - by Joe Ferrini, and Cindi Ferrini, 2009.
Sometimes there is no job on earth more demanding, more lonely, and more discouraging than the job of raising a
special needs child. And until you've walked that journey yourself, you can never fully appreciate the sacrifice that
parents are called on to make. A book by a husband and wife whose course in life changed with the birth of their
first child.
Visual Supports for People with Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, Marlene Cohen and Donna
Sloan, Woodbine House, 2007. Visual supports is a formal term for referring to those tricks and methods that help
us in our daily routines, e.g., to-do lists, maps, calendars, and highlighting text. For those with autism spectrum
disorders, visual supports can aid in compensating for weaknesses with processing auditory input, particularly
speech. Visual Supports for People with Autism shows parents and educators how incorporating these aids while
teaching can improve academic performance, behavior, interaction with others, and self-help skills.
Views from our Shoes: Growing up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs, Donald Meyer editor,
Woodbine House, 1997. 45 brief essays by children and young adults who have a sibling with special needs, ranging
from mental retardation through a number of rare syndromes. The writings are arranged in chronological order, from
that of a 4 year old to an 18 year old. As such, they vary in quality as well as in insights into family relationships.
The writings seem to be quite honest as some children come right out and say that they feel they are treated
unfairly and that their siblings can get away with things that they cannot. In most cases, however, the children
speak out against those who make fun of or misunderstand the youngsters who are different.
What About Me? Growing Up with a Developmentally Disabled Sibling, Bryna Siegel and Stuart Silverstein,
Insight Books, Plenum Press, New York, 1994. A compassionate and accessible guide on living with and caring for a
developmentally disabled sibling.
What Matters: Reflections on Disability, Community, and Love, by Janice Fialka, 2016. Janice Fialka, is a
nationally recognized lecturer and author on issues related to disability, parent professional partnerships, inclusion,
and raising a child with disabilities. She is also a parent, a sometime poet, a storyteller, and an award-winning
advocate for families and persons with disabilities. Janice has provided the keynote address and workshops at
numerous national, state, and local conferences throughout the United States and Canada and conducts trainings for
schools, organizations, and parent and advocacy groups. Janice Fialka has taken up the adventure of parenting
bravely, creatively, and mindfully, and here she shares a lifetime s harvest of wisdom and practical guidance for
families, educators, clinicians, and all the rest of us.
When Snow Turns to Rain: One Family’s Struggle to Solve the Riddle of Autism, C. Schulze, 1993. The
book chronicles Jordan's development, regression and diagnosis, and his parents' desperate search for a cure as
they struggle to come to terms with their son's condition.
When Your Child is Diagnosed With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Resource for Families Whose Son or
Daughter is Newly Diagnosed, Indiana Resource Center for Autism, The University Affiliated Program of Indiana,
2001
Without Reason: A Family Copes With Two Generations of Autism, Charles Hart, Harper & Row, 1989. This
man's personal and heroic struggles with two family members (his son and his brother) with autism, and is written in
a straightforward manner by a man who raised an autistic child, and describes well all of the situations they went
through. It gives us a better understanding of autism.
Why Me?: A father, a son, a lifetime of care for a special needs child, by Kirk E. Stark, 2015 – Ever wanted to
know what it is like to raise a special needs child? In this book, a father gives a brutally honest opinion (account) of
what it takes to raise a special needs child, the challenges, the up and downs, and successes. If you are a couple or
a single parent of a special needs child this book will give you an inside look of what it takes to raise a special needs
child.
You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children with Disabilities, Stanley
Klein and Kim Schive, Kensington Books, 2001. Compiled by clinical psychologist Stanley D. Klein, a cofounder of
Exceptional Parent, and Kim Schive, a former editor of Exceptional Parent magazine, You Will Dream New Dreams is
a remarkable parent's support group in print. The shared narratives come from those with newly diagnosed children,
adult disabled children, and everything in between. These experiences offer hope and encouragement and serve as
a reminder that there are others out there who can help, and should help educators and health-care professionals
better understand these parents' perspectives.
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PARENTS/PROFESSIONALS & FAMILY-CENTERED
Basics of Family Support, The: A Guide for State Planners (And Others), Goetz and Peck, Editors, Family Resource
Coalition, 1994.
Building Connections Between Families, Schools, and Communities: A workshop presented by Family TIES of
Nevada for parents of young children with disabilities, 2003.
COACHING Families and Colleagues in EARLY CHILDHOOD, Hanft, Rush, & Sheldon, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.,
2004
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• Participant Notebook.
• Facilitator Guide.
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Transdisciplinary Teaming in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education: navigating together with
families and children, by Jennifer Kilgo, Association for Childhood Education International, 2006.
ADMINISTRATION
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RESOURCE GUIDES/DIRECTORIES
ADVOCACY/LEADERSHIP
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Off the Fence: Disability Advocacy, by Pat Linkhorn, 2013 – Linkhorn hopes to help parents of special needs children
find the humor amid the absurdity of life. Join her as she recalls navigating the choppy waters of serving as an advocate
for her children and others with special needs. She offers advice on making decisions that benefit special needs
children; dealing effectively with agencies, committees, and people; and telling your story in a way that generates
attention. As the mother of one autistic daughter and another who was born prematurely and is blind, Linkhorn has
dealt with and worked for numerous social and educational agencies devoted to helping special needs individuals for
more than twenty years. No longer constrained by agency rules and guidelines, she is off the fence and she tells her
tale of survival and victory and explains how the system really works.
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
MEDICAL
FEEDING/EATING/NUTRITION
Diagnosis and Treatment of Feeding Disorders in Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children, by Irene Chatoor, MD.,
Zero to Three, 2009. The book outlines the different feeding disorders including sections on how they present, and how
they are treated. The chapters are kept brief and informative, and to demonstrate each disorder there are case studies of
real life children the author has worked with. There's many descriptions of severe infant feeding disorders, their origins –
with practical common sense solutions. A feature of the book was the review pages in the back, where key points of each
disorder are outlined for easy reference.
The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook, Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, R.D., L.D., Woodbine House, 2002. Many parents
of children with Down syndrome would like to help their child improve nutrition and manage weight, but don't know
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where to begin. This book looks at all aspects of nutrition and healthy living for children with Down syndrome, from birth
through young adulthood. The author encourages parents to start teaching healthy habits early but stresses that it's
never too late to start, no matter what age.
Feeding and Nutrition in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disability, Peter B. Sullivan (Editor), 2009 – This
book is written to assist those who have responsibility for the nutritional and gastrointestinal care of children with
neurodisability. The emphasis throughout is on the importance of multidisciplinary care. It is concerned with the
problems surrounding the nutritional management of children with neurological impairment who have difficulty
swallowing and feeding.
Feeding Challenges in Young Children: Strategies and Specialized Interventions for Success (CD-ROM
included), Brookes Publishing, 2012. Provides early childhood educators and interventionists with specific, practical,
research-based guidance on resolving a wide range of feeding issues. Ideal for a wide range of professionals working with
young children birth–5 years across school, home, and child care settings, this book-and-CD set gives readers in-depth
background information, how-to strategies, and helpful tools for addressing feeding challenges. Integrating the dual
perspectives of the authors—a child development expert and an early childhood special education expert
Just Take A Bite: Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges!, Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D.
and Tania Stegen-Hanson, OTR/L, Future Horizons Inc., 2004
Kids with Celiac Disease, A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children, Danna Korn,
Woodbine House, 2001.
Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding: Assessment and Management (3
rd
Edition), Joan C. Arvedson, Linda Brodsky,
Maureen A. Lefton-Greif, 2019 – There has been an exponential increase in the number of medically fragile and complex
children with feeding/swallowing disorders. This book provides information to practitioners interested in and involved with
children who demonstrate swallowing and feeding disorders.
The Manual of Paediatric Feeding Practice, by Arlene McCurtin, Speechmark Publishing Ltd., 1997
COMMUNICATION/SPEECH/LANGUAGE/VISION/HEARING
Baby Sign Language Made Easy: 101 Signs to Start Communicating with Your Child Now, by Lane Rebelo,
LCSW, 2018 – An overview of baby sign language that addresses signing at different ages and developmental milestones.
10 quick-start signs to get your baby signing right away about topics that are most essential and relevant to their daily
life. A total of 101 illustrated ASL signs that feature memory tips, suggestions for when to use the sign, and advice on
how to identify baby’s response. Chapters organized by theme―such as Mealtimes & Manners, Bath Time & Bedtime,
Family & Feelings, and more.
Children with Hearing Loss: Developing Listening and Talking, Birth to Six, Third Edition 3rd Edition, by
Elizabeth B. Cole and Carol Flexer, 2015. This text is intended for undergraduate and graduate-level training programs
for professionals who work with children who have hearing loss and their families. This third edition is also a valuable
resource for parents, listening and spoken language specialists (LSLS), speech-language pathologists, audiologists, early
childhood instructors, and teachers. Furthermore, much of the information in Chapters 1 through 5 and Chapter 7 is
beneficial to individuals of all ages with hearing loss, especially newly-diagnosed adults.
Communication Interventions for Individuals with Severe Disabilities: Exploring Research Challenges and
Opportunities, by Rose A. Sevcik Ph.D., MaryAnn Romski Ph.D., 2016 – This interdisciplinary book includes
contributions from more than 30 top scholars from diverse fields, including psychology, special education, and speech-
language pathology. Each chapter gives readers a brief summary of research studies on a key intervention topic, insights
on research design and measurement challenges, thoughts on future advances, and real-world clinical and educational
recommendations. TOPICS INCLUDE: prelinguistic communication intervention for young children with intellectual
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disabilities; challenging behavior and communicative alternatives; interventions for children who are deafblind; the role of
cultural, ethnic, and linguistic differences; assessment and measurement of communication and language skills; and
more.
Cortical Visual Impairment: An Approach to Assessment and Intervention, by Christine Roman-Lantzy, AFB
Press, 2007. The current leading cause of visual impairment among children is not a disease or condition of the eyes, but
cortical visual impairment (CVI)-also known as cerebral visual impairment-in which visual dysfunction is caused by
damage or injury to the brain. This is an excellent resource that clearly explains the levels of CVI and what to work on in
each level. It has a set of unique assessment tools and systematic, targeted principles whose use has helped children
learn to use their vision more effectively. This one-of-a-kind resource provides readers with both a conceptual framework
with which to understand working with CVI and concrete strategies to apply directly in their work.
Developmental Guidelines for Infants with Visual Impairment, 2
nd
Edition, by Drs. Amanda Hall Lueck, Deborah
Chen, Linda S. Kekelis, and Elizabeth Hartmann, American Printing House for the Blind, 2008. Topics Covered: Visual
impairment in infants (overview) / Social-emotional development / Communication development / Cognitive development
/ Fine motor development / Gross motor development / Functional vision development / Use of the guidelines to develop
intervention goals and strategies
Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, Libby
Kumin, Oh.D., CCC-SLP, Woodbine House, 2
nd
Edition, 2003. Dr Kumin draws on her vast experience to show parents
how they can support and encourage their child's speech and language development from birth to age 6 (or when a child
can form 2- to 3-word sentences). Parents and teachers learn how to work through characteristic challenges, including
hearing loss, intelligibility issues, apraxia (difficulty planning oral-motor movements), or a slower pace of development.
Families soon see that many children with Down syndrome are natural and willing communicators.
Early Focus: Working with Young Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired and Their Families, 2
nd
Edition, Rona Pogrund & Diane Fazzi, Eds., AFB Press, 2002. Provides clear descriptions of early intervention
techniques with blind and visually impaired children and stresses the benefits of family involvement and transdisciplinary
teamwork. Practical applications and strategies relating to cognitive and language development, orientation and mobility,
social skills, early intervention, and program development are presented to integrate current practices in one convenient
source. Valuable information on working with families of various ethnic/minority groups is detailed, as are useful
descriptions of how teams can work most effectively.
Early Intervention for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families: Interdisciplinary
Perspectives, by Marilyn Sass-Lehrer, 2015 – Dr. Marilyn Sass-Lehrer provides readers with the evidence-based
knowledge needed to implement interdisciplinary and collaborative early interventional programming for professionals
and students. Featuring a collaborative team of expert contributors across a variety of backgrounds and disciplines -
including educators, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and health care providers, presents students and
specialists with the fundamental knowledge they need to effectively design and deliver care to this population.
Early Language Intervention for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, by Robert Owens Jr., 2017. A
comprehensive text on assessment and intervention with both verbal and nonverbal communication of infants, toddlers,
and preschoolers, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Informative and authoritative, it offers
practical guidelines for functional methods that highlight language use within the daily routines of the home and
classroom.
Early Years – Focus on Foundation: Including Children with Impaired Vision in Early Years Settings, Royal
National Institute of the Blind, 2001
Early Years – Your First Steps: a guide for parents of children with sight problems Royal National Institute of the
Blind, 2002
Early Years – Setting Out: Practical Ideas for Parents of Children with Sight Problems, Royal National Institute
of the Blind, 2002
Early Years – Which Way: a guide for parents of children with multiple disabilities, Royal National Institute of
the Blind, 2002
Evidence-Based Practice in Educating Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students (Professional Perspectives on
Deafness), by Patricia Elizabeth Spencer and Marc Marschark, 2010 – In this critical evaluation of what we know and
what we do not know about educating deaf and hard-of-hearing students, the authors examine a wide range of
educational settings and research methods that have guided deaf education in recent years--or should. The book provides
a focus for future educational and research efforts and aims to promote optimal support for deaf and hard-of-hearing
learners of all ages. Co-authored by two of the most respected leaders in the field, this book summarizes and evaluates
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research findings across multiple disciplines pertaining to the raising and educating of deaf children, providing a
comprehensive but concise record of the successes, failures, and unanswered questions in deaf education.
Finding a New Path: Guidance for Parents of Young Children Who Are Visually Impaired or Blind, Deborah
Gold, Ph. D., The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 2002.
Here's How to Do Early Intervention for Speech and Language: Empowering Parents (CD & DVD), by Karyn
Lewis Searcy, 2011 – is an essential guide to early intervention for treatment of autism and related disorders. In clear,
direct language, it helps early interventionists jump-start the communication process, strengthen parent confidence, and
promote healthier parent-child relationships. It provides key strategies for collaborating with parents in stress, as well as
how to foster effective relationships with allied professionals.
Helping Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities to Flourish: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 1st
Edition, by Marilyn Martin, 2007 – In Helping Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities to Flourish, Marilyn Martin
presents a comprehensive developmental profile of children with NLD. She explores the controversies surrounding the
disorder so parents and professionals can identify learners with NLD and insure they receive early intervention. Offering
practical advice on NLD at home and at school, she describes step-by-step interventions for improving a range of skills.
Intervention for Toddlers using Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Practical Strategies, by
Prathibha Karanth, Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, et al., 2017 – This manual addresses the use of Augmentative and
Alternative Communication (AAC) modes for toddlers between the ages of 0-3 years old who have difficulty with
communication skills in the verbal mode. This manual is intended to guide the therapist or caregiver in selecting the
target skills that a child should be trained in. The lesson plans outline the activities that need to be undertaken to elicit
specific responses from children and establish a range of developmental skills. The simple lesson plans are intended to
get the therapist or caregiver started on the process of stimulating the child in each of the domains that he or she needs
help in, at their current level of functioning.
Intervention for Toddlers with Communication Delays: Practical Strategies, by Prathibha Karanth, Celeste
Roseberry-McKibbin, et al., 2017 – This manual addresses communication skills for toddlers between the ages of 0-3
years old with communication delays. Since language and overall communication skills are so closely associated with
future school success, therapists and caregivers should be equipped to build these skills in children. This manual has been
designed with a view to the difficulties faced by therapists and caregivers of children with communication delays during
day-to-day interactions. The activities are especially ideal for SLPs who conduct home visits to provide intervention in
children s natural, daily settings.
It Takes Two to Talk: A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Language Delays, 3
rd
Edition, Jan Pepper
and Elaine Weitzman, A Hanen Centre Publication, 2004. (has a companion DVD – It Takes Two to Talk under the video
section) This is the text book for the Hanen Project. Hanen is a course that parents of speech delay children can go
through to learn to speak with their children. This book gives you specific ways to start your child on the path to speech
when encountering delays. It doesn't tell you what synapses of the brain aren't functioning...it tells you how to engage
your child to want to speak with easy daily routines. The book is written with a VERY encouraging tone, with lots of
emphasis on helping your child reach their full potential and also pointing out the importance of being realistic with your
expectations, and understanding the different stages that kids have to go through to acquire better language skills.
Keeping It Real. The Everyday Guide to Early Intervention for Speech-Language Pathologists, by Melissa
Savage, 2020 – This guide is for helping the “New to EI” clinician learn how to “do” this meaningful, important job. The
goal is to address the everyday issues we did not learn about in grad school.
Learning Language and Loving It: A Guide to Promoting Children’s Social, Language, and Literacy
Development in Early Childhood Settings, by Janice Greenberg & Elaine Weitzman, 2002. Has a companion DVD -
Learning Language and Loving It in the book section.
Learning Together: A Parent Guide to Socially Based Routines for Very Young Children with Visual
Impairments (with CD-ROM), written by Deborah Chen, Gail Calvello, and Clare Taylor Friedman, American Printing
House for the Blind, 2015. This booklet offers strategies for parents to embed learning opportunities within everyday
activities such as mealtime, bathtime, bedtime, playtime, storytime, and going out.
Learn To Talk Around The Clock: For use with families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, birth to
three, by Karen Rossi, M.A., Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc., 2003.
Lip Prints Home Program for Oral-Motor Skills, by Joanne Hanson, PRO-ED, Inc., 2004
Little Bear Sees: How Children with Cortical Visual Impairment Can Learn to See – Little Bear Sees Publishing,
by Aubri Tallent, Andrei Tallent, Fredy Bush, June 1, 2012, LITTLE BEAR SEES is the first book about CVI written by
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parents for parents. As you read, you will meet other families facing the many challenges that come with a diagnosis of
CVI. You will learn: • Exactly what CVI is • What common characteristics to look for to determine if your child has CVI •
How the eyes and brain work together to facilitate vision • Strategies and ideas for helping your child learn to see from
the leading experts in cortical visual impairment.
More Than Words (Second Edition), by Fern Sussman, 2012 – Updated to reflect the most current view on naturalistic
models of communication, this beautifully illustrated guidebook provides a step-by-step guide for parents of children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder and other social communication difficulties. Presented in a user friendly format, the book s
research-based strategies show parents how to turn everyday activities with their child into opportunities for interaction
and communication.
The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Special Needs Children – A Guide for Parents
and Teachers, 3
rd
Edition, Woodbine House, Sue Schwartz, PhD., 2004. Many young children with special needs
experience language delays and need additional help to build language skills. What better way to encourage
communication development than through play. This book provides important background information about language,
its sequential development, the causes of language delays and how play with their child, using store-bought and
homemade toys can enhance language development.
Nurturing Language and Learning: Development of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Infants and Toddlers
(Professional Perspectives On Deafness: Evidence and Applications), by Patricia Elizabeth Spencer, Lynne Sanford
Koester, 2016 – In what ways is development of deaf and hard-of-hearing babies and toddlers like that of those with
typical hearing? What specific challenges are likely to be faced by child and parent - and when are they most likely to
occur? What modifications in parenting and caregiver interaction can help or avoid these challenges? The authors
consistently emphasize the importance of meeting individual needs, supporting and empowering families, and the parent-
child relationship. A strong, supportive foundation for optimal learning is achieved from early, positive, and responsive
experiences. Nurturing Language and Learning provides the expert information and guidelines needed for professionals
and parents in order to build that critical foundation.
Parents and Their Infants with Visual Impairments, 2nd Edition Kit (with CD-ROM), written by Deborah Chen,
Gail Calvello, and Clare Taylor Friedman, American Printing House for the Blind, 2015. This set of materials is designed
to help parents and teachers of infants who are visually impaired become involved as primary members of the
intervention team. It is a resource for teachers certified in visual impairments, early childhood special educators, public
health nurses, and others who work with families in their homes. Information includes: Parent Assessment of Needs;
Parent Observation Protocol; Assessment Guides; and The Art of Home Visiting.
The Picture Exchange Communication System Training Manual & Data Forms CD (PECS), Lori Frost, M.S.,
CCC/SLP and Andy Bondy, Ph.D., Pyramid Educational Products, Inc. 2002. The Picture Exchange Communication
System( PECS) is a unique augmentative/alternative communication training package developed for use with young
children with autism and other social- communication deficits. It is a system that does not require complex materials or
highly technical training. Using picture symbols, individuals learn to construct sentences and more complex
communications and thus are more effective communicators. Individuals are taught to initiate communication in a social
context. The emphasis on the social approach sets this picture-based system apart from more traditional systems.
Promoting Language in Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (CLI) 1st Edition, by Mary Pat Moeller Ph.D.,
David J. Ertmer Ph.D., and Carol Stoel-Gammon Ph.D., 2016 – This comprehensive textbook-and-DVD set brings the
answers to life for tomorrow's speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and educators. The newest addition to the
respected Communication and Language Intervention (CLI) series, this important volume enlisted more than a dozen
experts to present evidence-based intervention approaches, spanning the critical early years of language development
through the complex reading and writing challenges of the school years. Chapters cover a continuum of available
communication approaches—from auditory-focused to visually-focused to simultaneous use of speech and sign—while
encouraging the use of individualized interventions to meet each child's needs.
Promoting Social Communication, Children with Developmental Disabilities from Birth to Adolescence,
Communication and Language Intervention Series, Volume 10, Howard Goldstein, et.al., Paul H. Brooks Publishing
Co., 2002.
Reach Out and Teach PARENT HANDBOOK: Meeting the Training Needs of Parents of Visually and Multiply
Handicapped Young Children, by Kay Alicyn Ferrell, AFB Press, 5
th
printing, 2005.
Reach Out and Teach REACHBOOK: Meeting the Training Needs of Parents of Visually and Multiply
Handicapped Young Children, by Kay Alicyn Ferrell, AFB Press, 5
th
printing, 2005.
Simple Signing with Young Children: A Guide for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teachers (Early Childhood
Education), by Carol Garboden Murray, Griphon House, 2007. Written for teachers of children from birth to age six,
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Simple Signing is the perfect introduction to American Sign Language. Organized by age, there are chapters for infants,
toddlers, and preschool children, with age-appropriate signs. There is a chapter on signing for children with special
needs that incorporates multi-sensory learning activities. The chapter on using signs for classroom
management includes signing to help children with impulse control, their emotions, and transitions. With
Simple Signing, teachers can incorporate sign language into daily activities, making this the perfect book to introduce all
young children to signing.
Speech & Language Development & Intervention in Down Syndrome & Fragile X Syndrome, Roberts, Chapman,
& Warren, Brookes Publishing, 2008. This cutting-edge text clarifies the distinct speech and language issues associated
with each disorder and helps readers conduct individualized assessment and intervention. A necessary resource for
SLPs, pediatricians, AAC specialists, and early interventionists, this definitive volume is key to supporting the
communicative competence of people with Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome at every stage of life.
Speech-Language Pathologists in Early Childhood Intervention: Working with Infants, Toddlers, Families, and
Other Care Providers, by Kathleen D. Ross, 2017 – Presents practicing clinicians and graduate students with the skills
necessary to provide evidence-based best practice services to young clients struggling to gain functional communication
skills and their families. The majority of the text offers assessment and intervention strategies and tools, including
specific tests and curricula, training resources, and the importance of using ongoing assessment for this young age.
Through research, real life scenarios, and practical documents the text presents positive advocacy for this population.
Tactile Strategies for Children Who Have Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities: Promoting
Communication and Learning Skills, Deborah Chen and June Downing, AFB (American Foundation For The Blind)
PRESS, 2006. Also DVD- Tactile Learning Strategies: Interacting with Children Who Have Visual Impairments
and Multiple Disabilities-see videos
TalkAbility: People Skills for Verbal Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Parents, by Fern Sussman,
The Hanen Program, 2006. A wonderful guidebook for parents to strengthen and enhance verbal ability in children who
are on the autism spectrum. Gives parents of children aged 3 to 7 on the mild end of the Autism Spectrum Disorder
scale practical tools to help their children communicate. Includes multiple checklists to help parents figure out exactly
what skills they need to target and information on how to target them. It provides numerous ideas on how to increase
participation and improve communicative interactions.
Talk to Me Baby!: How You Can Support Young Children’s Language Development, Betty S. Bardige, Brookes
Publishing, 2009. Here's a practical, easy-to-read guidebook that shows professionals and parents how to talk to and
play with young children in ways that directly support their emerging language skills. This book includes vivid examples
of successful adult-child interactions, accessible summaries of what the latest studies say about language development,
and a helpful study guide perfect for individual study or group trainings. A must to share with parents of infants and
young children and will support interactions that capture children's imagination, strengthen communicative confidence,
and build a framework for lasting success in school.
Treatment of Language Disorders in Children-Including DVD, McCauley & Fey, Brookes Publishing, 2006. Expert
contributors take a balanced, in-depth look at 15 widely used interventions, examining how they should be applied, what
evidence demonstrates that they really work, and what SLPs should do to support and refine the approaches. Each
chapter critically examines one treatment approach and brings it to life with one or more realistic case studies and a DVD
clip that shows the strategy in action.
Understanding Childhood Hearing Loss: Whole Family Approaches to Living and Thriving, by Brian J. Fligor),
2015. This book is a useful read for all professionals involved with hearing impaired children. It gives insight into how
parents may view clinic sessions and how we, as clinicians, can help them to understand the hearing loss and the
requirement for early intervention in a way that addresses their concerns for their child’s future in a more relevant way.
Almost 16,000 babies are born with hearing loss in the U.S. each year. Childhood hearing loss is a life-altering occurrence
for a child and his or her parents. Fligor stresses that the aim of testing and intervention is 'breaking down the barriers
to normal development' and 'to give the child with hearing loss access to language.' Chapters cover the various causes of
childhood hearing loss, different kinds of tests, diagnosis, treatment options, devices (hearing aids, cochlear implants,
bone-anchored hearing system), and the effects of decreased hearing on a child’s everyday life. Managing hearing loss in
children should be family centered.
Vision and the Brain: Understanding Cerebral Visual Impairment in Children, by Amanda Hall Lueck and Gordon
N. Dutton, 2015 – Cerebral visual impairment (also known as cortical visual impairment, or CVI) has become the most
common cause of visual impairment in children in the United States and the developed world. Vision and the Brain is a
unique and comprehensive sourcebook geared especially to professionals in the field of visual impairment, educators, and
families who need to know more about the causes and types of CVI and the best practices for working with affected
children.
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The Young Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child: A Family-Centered Approach to Early Education, by Barbara Bodner-
Johnson and Marilyn Sass-Lehrer, Brookes Publishing, 2003. A comprehensive guide for early intervention for young deaf
or hard of hearing children. It emphasizes the family, community, and cultural contexts of young, deaf children.
Examines key concepts and explores available services for screening, assessment, educational programming, and
program evaluation.
FINE/GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
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MULTI-CULTURAL ISSUES
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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION/MATERIALS
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ASSESSMENT TOOLS: DEVELOPMENTAL
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ASSESSMENT TOOLS: SPEECH/LANGUAGE
Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales (CSBS) Manual - Normed Edition, Wetherby & Prizant, Paul H.
Brookes Publishing Co., 2003
• Tape one: Sampling Videotape, 45 min.
• Tape two: Scoring Videotape, 45 min.
• Includes bag with toys and sample paperwork
Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales (CSBS DP) Infant-Toddler Checklist and Easy-Score User’s
Guide (includes CD-Rom), Wetherby & Prizant, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2003
MacArthur (Bates) Communicative Development Inventories: User’s Guide and Technical Manual, Fenson, Dale,
Reznick, Thal, Bates, Hartung, Pethick, and Reilly, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2002
• Communicative Development Inventory Sheets: Words and Gestures
• Communicative Development Inventory Sheets: Words and Sentences
MacArthur (Bates) Inventarios del Desarrollo de Habildades Communicativas: User’s Guide and Technical
Manual, Maldonado, Fenson, Thal, Marchman, Newton, and Conboy, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2003 [SPANISH for
MacArthur (Bates) Communicative Development Inventories]
• Communicative Development Inventory Sheets: Primeras Palabras y Gestos
• Communicative Development Inventory Sheets: Palabras y Enunciados
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MENTAL HEALTH – BEHAVIOR/EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL
Psychotherapy with Infants and Young Children: Repairing the Effects of Stress and Trauma on Early
Attachment, by A Lieberman and P Van Horn, Guilford Press, 2008. The book provides a comprehensive theoretical
framework together with practical strategies for combining play, developmental guidance, trauma-focused interventions,
and concrete assistance with problems of living. Filled with "how-to-do-it" examples, it is grounded in extensive clinical
experience and cutting-edge research on early development, attachment, neurobiology, and trauma.
Understanding Early Childhood Mental Health: A Practical Guide for Professionals, by Susan Janko Summers
Ph.D.(Editor), Rachel Chazan-Cohen Ph.D. (Editor), 2011. Integrating infant mental health services into early education
programs leads to better child outcomes and stronger parent child relationships—the big question is how to do it
appropriately and effectively. Clear answers are in this accessible textbook, created to prepare early childhood
professionals and programs to weave best practices in mental health into their everyday work.
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Whoever You Are (Board book), by Mem Fox, Leslie Staub (Illustrator), 2017 – Teaches diversity and acceptance.
Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – Little one, whoever you are, wherever
you are, there are little ones just like you all over the world... This rhythmic board book by bestselling author Mem
Fox, with colorful and whimsical illustrations by Leslie Staub, celebrates the diversity in our world and the fact that,
inside, we are all the same--wherever and whoever we are.
Global Babies (Board book), by The Global Fund for Children, 2006 – From Guatemala to Bhutan, seventeen
vibrantly colored photographs embrace our global diversity and give glimpses into the daily life, traditions, and
clothing of babies from around the world. Simple text in Spanish and English teaches the littlest readers that
everywhere on earth, babies are special and loved.
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VIDEO/DVD
DISABILITIES
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PARENTS/PROFESSIONAL & FAMILY-CENTERED
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PARENTS/FAMILIES – GENERAL
PARENTS/FAMILIES – SPECIAL NEEDS
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Special Kids, Special Dads, National Fathers Network, 1989, 24 min. DVD
Fatherhood is tough enough, and when you're the father of a special needs child, the challenges expand even more. This
video, featured on PBS, fosters understanding for assisting fathers in parenting their children with special health needs.
PREGNANCY/INFANCY/TODDLERS
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COMMUNICATION/SPEECH/VISION/HEARING
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM/CHILD CARE
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FEEDING AND NUTRITION
MEDICAL/EMERGENCY INTERVENTION
EARLY CHILDHOOD/SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERVENTION
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Turning 3, from C to B: Age 3 Transitions for Kids with Special Needs, Landlocked Films LLC, 2004, 23 minutes
– (DVD) /English and Spanish on one disc.
ADMINISTRATIVE/ADVOCACY
FINE/GROSS MOTOR
PeakCare, LLC, Customized Exercise Video Series, Motor Therapy Demonstrations, Fifty, 5-10 min. segments
Transferred to DVDs, LLC, 1998-99. A few of the many topics: Ambulation, Assisted Stretching, Carrying Techniques,
Development Age 0-36 Months, Feeding, Head Control, Lower Extremity Strength w/Assistance, Positioning, Sitting
Balance w/Reaching, Transitions From Sitting, Trunk Strengthening, etc.
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INCLUSION
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ASSESSMENT
MENTAL HEALTH
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