Special Needs category: 986 books
The Sound of Hope
Recognizing, Coping with, and Treating Your Child's Auditory Processing Disorder
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2010
There is more to listening than just hearing.
A miraculous process that begins in the womb, learning to communicate is a vital part of expressing oneself and of understanding and interacting with the world. A child’s ability to listen well affects every aspect of his or her life. But for...
Dads of Disability
Stories for, by, and about fathers of children who experience disability (and the women who love them!)
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2014
Dads of Disability is a collection of 41 essays and poems rich in context and imagery that illustrate a father's perception of and reaction to being a father of a child that experiences disability. From before and through birth, to diagnosis, to the workplace, to serious medical or behavioral issues,...
On Their Own
Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child With Learning Disabilities and ADHD: A Family Guide
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2009
An indispensable guide to the special challenges faced by parents of learning-disabled children as they enter adulthood, by the author of Laughing Allegra, a leading activist and parent of an adult child with LD.
In 2003 Anne Ford (great-granddaughter of Henry Ford) published Laughing Allegra,...
The Activity Kit for Babies and Toddlers at Risk
How to Use Everyday Routines to Build Social and Communication Skills
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 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. With the right tools, everyday tasks can be terrific opportunities...
by Patricia McAleer Hamaguchi
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2010
The essential, up-to-date guide for helping children with language and listening problems
Does your child have trouble getting the right words out, following directions, or being understood? In this revised new edition of Childhood Speech, Language, and Listening Problems, speech-language pathologist...
KiDS FiRST Diabetes Second
tips for parenting a child with type 1 diabetes
Language: English
Release Date: June 5, 2012
2013 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD WINNER Raising a child is a difficult job. Raising a child with a chronic illness such as diabetes can be a difficult job with a side order of special challenges.Leighann Calentine’s D-Mom Blog is an invaluable resource for parents and caregivers of children with diabetes....
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home
A Parent's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2000
Do you know a child who is bright, charming and articulate, but has no friends? A child who showed early signs of intelligence, but is now floundering, academically and emotionally? Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) are an enigma. They're children with extraordinary gifts and heartbreaking...
Epilepsy in Children
What Every Parent Needs to Know
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2015
For the parent of a child with epilepsy, an easy-to-read guide to understanding and managing the disorder while helping your child achieve and maintain a high quality of life.
From a leading neurologist, experienced nurse practitioner, and registered dietician comes the complete guide to managing...
Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome
A Parent's Guide to Student Success
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2005
Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome is both a practical and a personal account of one ASD student's successful experience of going to college.
This accessible book focuses on how to get there and stay there: deciding to go, how to get in and how to get the most out...
by Mike Dobes
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2017
An Irresistible Church is an authentic community built on the hope of Christ that compels people affected by disability to fully belong.Does the thought of engaging in disability ministry make you nervous? Are you unclear on how to lead others as you serve and embrace individuals affected by...
Helping Children with Autism Learn
Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: April 9, 2007
Bryna Siegel gives parents of autistic children what they need most: hope. Her first book, The World of the Autistic Child, became an instant classic, illuminating the inaccessible minds of afflicted children. Now she offers an equally insightful, thoroughly practical guide to treating the learning...
by Sheila Hollins, Angie Avis
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
We all worry about going into hospital. For people with intellectual disabilities there is the added fear of not being able to explain what is wrong, as well as not understanding what is happening. This book is designed to support patients like Martin and Mary, who are shown going into hospital, by...
by Shirley Riga
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Parenting a chronically-ill child, holding a family together, and taking care of oneself in the process is often an insurmountable task. As caregivers, you give and give, making life changing decisions for your children. Often, it's only your will and determination that makes the endless problems...
by J.S. Parent
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2018
If you are a parent or teacher of a child who struggles with writing and you think he or she is simply lazy, unmotivated, or defiant, you might be overlooking a learning disability called developmental dysgraphia and you should read this book.
Developmental Dysgraphia is a life-long, learning...