Resource Lending Library Books (click here for tapes)
The following books are available from the Association's Resouce Lending LIbrary. Materials may borrowed for a two week period (you will be sent a "due back" slip in the mail with the books). Materials may only be borrowed by members of the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota. Please click the checkout form link here or at the end of the list to check out books. You are limited to two books at a time. Any questions please call the office at 651-603-0720 or 800-511-3696 or email us at dsamn@dsamn.org
| Book Id# | Category | Book Title | Author | Copies | Date Published | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-035 | Adulthood | Count Us In: Growing up with Down Syndrome | Jason Kingsley & Mitchell Levits | 1 | 1994 | |
| 01-036 | Adulthood | The Criminal Justice System and Mental Retardation | Ronald Conley, Ruth Luckasson, and George Bouthilet | 1 | 1992 | This book addresses the complex issues pertaining to the interaction between people with mental retardatlion and the justice system including: addressing competence to stand trial; determining criminal responsibility; and designing rehab programs. |
| 01-037 | Adulthood | Disability and The Family: A Guide to Decisions for Adulthood | H.R. Turnball | 1 | 1989 | This book contains guidelines and strategies for simplifying the future planning process. This book is divided into four sections: Decision Making, Financial Planning & Gov't Benefits, Life in the Community, and Advocacy. |
| 01-038 | Adulthood | Friendships and Community Connections between People With and Without Developmental Disabilities | Angela Amada | 1 | 1993 | Different facets of friendships are explored in this publication including work and leisure relationships, gender-related expectations, and community associations and groups. |
| 01-041 | Adulthood | On My Own | Andrew Halpen | 1 | 1986 | The focus of this book is semi-independent living programs (SILPs) for adults with mental retardation. On My Own examines the success of these programs and of the lives of their clients. |
| 01-042 | Adulthood | When a Parent is Mentally Retarded | Barbara Whitman and Pasquale Accardo | 1 | 1990 | This book is an examination of the rights of adults with mental retardation to raise their children and the problems they face. |
| 01-133 | Adulthood | Helping Adults With Mental Retardation Grieve A Death Loss | Charlene Luchterhand, MSSW & Nancy Murphy, M.Ed. | 1 | 1998 | Essential reading for all helping professionals in dealing with death. |
| 01-134 | Adulthood | A Real Nice But, articles that inspire, inform and infuriate | Dave Hingsburger | 1 | 1999 | A collection of writings that brings together articles from a variety of different magazines and newspapers in the disability movement. |
| 01-135 | Adulthood | IN: DIFFERENCE, a little book about diversity | Michael Soucie, Astra Milberg, Dave Hingsburger | 1 | 2001 | Short articles from the three authors. |
| 01-137 | Adulthood | No More Job Interviews | Alice Weiss Doyel | 1 | 2000 | Self-employment strategies for people with disabilities. |
| 01-165 | Adulthood | Women with Disabilities Aging Well- A Global View | Patricia Noonan Walsh, Barbara LeRoy | 1 | 2004 | A well reseached study, and a moving narrative filled with compassion that will deepen your understanding about women and aging, about disability and about the world |
| 01-167 | Adulthood | Working Relationships- Creating Career Opportunities for Job Seekers with Disabilities through Employer Partnerships | Richard G. Luecking, Ellen S. Fabian, George P. Tilson | 1 | 2004 | A good resource for professionals assisting people with disabilities in finding employment |
| 01-168 | Adulthood | Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome: A Guide to Emotional and Behavioral Strengths and Challenges | Dennis McGuire and Brian Chicoine | 5 | 2006 | An upbeat, thoroughly readable guide, providing parents, mental health professional, teacher and caregiers the keys to understanding how to promote mental wellness and resolve psychosocial problems in people with Down syndrome. |
| 01-169 | Adulthood | Adults with Down Syndrome | Siegfried M. Pueschel | 2 | 2006 | People w/ DS are living longer, fuller lives than ever before - this book is the 1st comprehensive book on the social, clinical, legal and personal issues these individuals navigate. |
| 02-061 | Biographies/Testimonial | Another Season: A Coach's Story of Raising An Exceptional Son | Gene Stallings | 2 | 1997 | Story about raising a Down syndrome boy by Alabama football coach Gene Stalkings. Filled with intimate glimpses of family life and football anecdotes this is a story about a father's love for his son. |
| 02-062 | Biographies/Testimonial | Bless You For the Gifts | Monica Moran Brandies | 1 | 1997 | This book is a collection of personal stories written by a mother of a large (nine children), rural, Midwestern Catholic family. |
| 02-063 | Biographies/Testimonial | Changed by a Child: Companion Notes for Parents of a Child with a Disability | Barbara Gill | 2 | 1997 | |
| 02-064 | Biographies/Testimonial | The Child Who Never Grew | Pearl S. Buck | 1 | 1992 | Originally published in 1950, this book reveals Buck's struggle to help and understand her daughter with mental retardation. (This is a good source for providing a historical perspective on developmental disabilities.) |
| 02-065 | Biographies/Testimonial | Expecting Adam | Martha Beck | 2 | 1999 | Expecting Adam is a chronicle of the nine months of Beck's pregnancy with a child diagnosed with Down syndrome. |
| 02-066 | Biographies/Testimonial | From the Heart: On Being the Mother of a Child with Special Needs | Marsh | 3 | 1994 | In narratives based on their parent support group process, nine mothers explore the intense, sometimes painful, emotional terrain of raising a child with special needs (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADD). |
| 02-067 | Biographies/Testimonial | R As In Chrrristopher | Roberta Martin | 1 | 1990 | This is a story about a special friendship between a famours artist (calligrapher) and a Down syndrome boy. |
| 02-068 | Biographies/Testimonial | Hugs All Around: How Nicholas McCullough Came Home | G. A. Roeker Institute | 1 | 1989 | This is a story about how a community (a small fishing village in Nova Scotia) came to provide support for one of its own, a young boy born with severe mental and physical handicaps. |
| 01-035 | Adulthood | Count Us In: Growing up with Down Syndrome | Jason Kingsley & Mitchell Levits | 1 | 1994 | |
| 01-036 | Adulthood | The Criminal Justice System and Mental Retardation | Ronald Conley, Ruth Luckasson, and George Bouthilet | 1 | 1992 | This book addresses the complex issues pertaining to the interaction between people with mental retardatlion and the justice system including: addressing competence to stand trial; determining criminal responsibility; and designing rehab programs. |
| 01-037 | Adulthood | Disability and The Family: A Guide to Decisions for Adulthood | H.R. Turnball | 1 | 1989 | This book contains guidelines and strategies for simplifying the future planning process. This book is divided into four sections: Decision Making, Financial Planning & Gov't Benefits, Life in the Community, and Advocacy. |
| 01-038 | Adulthood | Friendships and Community Connections between People With and Without Developmental Disabilities | Angela Amada | 1 | 1993 | Different facets of friendships are explored in this publication including work and leisure relationships, gender-related expectations, and community associations and groups. |
| 01-041 | Adulthood | On My Own | Andrew Halpen | 1 | 1986 | The focus of this book is semi-independent living programs (SILPs) for adults with mental retardation. On My Own examines the success of these programs and of the lives of their clients. |
| 01-042 | Adulthood | When a Parent is Mentally Retarded | Barbara Whitman and Pasquale Accardo | 1 | 1990 | This book is an examination of the rights of adults with mental retardation to raise their children and the problems they face. |
| 01-133 | Adulthood | Helping Adults With Mental Retardation Grieve A Death Loss | Charlene Luchterhand, MSSW & Nancy Murphy, M.Ed. | 1 | 1998 | Essential reading for all helping professionals in dealing with death. |
| 01-134 | Adulthood | A Real Nice But, articles that inspire, inform and infuriate | Dave Hingsburger | 1 | 1999 | A collection of writings that brings together articles from a variety of different magazines and newspapers in the disability movement. |
| 01-135 | Adulthood | IN: DIFFERENCE, a little book about diversity | Michael Soucie, Astra Milberg, Dave Hingsburger | 1 | 2001 | Short articles from the three authors. |
| 01-137 | Adulthood | No More Job Interviews | Alice Weiss Doyel | 1 | 2000 | Self-employment strategies for people with disabilities. |
| 01-165 | Adulthood | Women with Disabilities Aging Well- A Global View | Patricia Noonan Walsh, Barbara LeRoy | 1 | 2004 | A well reseached study, and a moving narrative filled with compassion that will deepen your understanding about women and aging, about disability and about the world |
| 01-167 | Adulthood | Working Relationships- Creating Career Opportunities for Job Seekers with Disabilities through Employer Partnerships | Richard G. Luecking, Ellen S. Fabian, George P. Tilson | 1 | 2004 | A good resource for professionals assisting people with disabilities in finding employment |
| 01-168 | Adulthood | Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome: A Guide to Emotional and Behavioral Strengths and Challenges | Dennis McGuire and Brian Chicoine | 5 | 2006 | An upbeat, thoroughly readable guide, providing parents, mental health professional, teacher and caregiers the keys to understanding how to promote mental wellness and resolve psychosocial problems in people with Down syndrome. |
| 01-169 | Adulthood | Adults with Down Syndrome | Siegfried M. Pueschel | 2 | 2006 | People w/ DS are living longer, fuller lives than ever before - this book is the 1st comprehensive book on the social, clinical, legal and personal issues these individuals navigate. |
| 02-061 | Biographies/Testimonial | Another Season: A Coach's Story of Raising An Exceptional Son | Gene Stallings | 2 | 1997 | Story about raising a Down syndrome boy by Alabama football coach Gene Stalkings. Filled with intimate glimpses of family life and football anecdotes this is a story about a father's love for his son. |
| 02-062 | Biographies/Testimonial | Bless You For the Gifts | Monica Moran Brandies | 1 | 1997 | This book is a collection of personal stories written by a mother of a large (nine children), rural, Midwestern Catholic family. |
| 02-063 | Biographies/Testimonial | Changed by a Child: Companion Notes for Parents of a Child with a Disability | Barbara Gill | 2 | 1997 | |
| 02-064 | Biographies/Testimonial | The Child Who Never Grew | Pearl S. Buck | 1 | 1992 | Originally published in 1950, this book reveals Buck's struggle to help and understand her daughter with mental retardation. (This is a good source for providing a historical perspective on developmental disabilities.) |
| 02-065 | Biographies/Testimonial | Expecting Adam | Martha Beck | 2 | 1999 | Expecting Adam is a chronicle of the nine months of Beck's pregnancy with a child diagnosed with Down syndrome. |
| 02-066 | Biographies/Testimonial | From the Heart: On Being the Mother of a Child with Special Needs | Marsh | 3 | 1994 | In narratives based on their parent support group process, nine mothers explore the intense, sometimes painful, emotional terrain of raising a child with special needs (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADD). |
| 02-067 | Biographies/Testimonial | R As In Chrrristopher | Roberta Martin | 1 | 1990 | This is a story about a special friendship between a famours artist (calligrapher) and a Down syndrome boy. |
| 02-068 | Biographies/Testimonial | Hugs All Around: How Nicholas McCullough Came Home | G. A. Roeker Institute | 1 | 1989 | This is a story about how a community (a small fishing village in Nova Scotia) came to provide support for one of its own, a young boy born with severe mental and physical handicaps. |
| 01-035 | Adulthood | Count Us In: Growing up with Down Syndrome | Jason Kingsley & Mitchell Levits | 1 | 1994 | |
| 01-036 | Adulthood | The Criminal Justice System and Mental Retardation | Ronald Conley, Ruth Luckasson, and George Bouthilet | 1 | 1992 | This book addresses the complex issues pertaining to the interaction between people with mental retardatlion and the justice system including: addressing competence to stand trial; determining criminal responsibility; and designing rehab programs. |
| 01-037 | Adulthood | Disability and The Family: A Guide to Decisions for Adulthood | H.R. Turnball | 1 | 1989 | This book contains guidelines and strategies for simplifying the future planning process. This book is divided into four sections: Decision Making, Financial Planning & Gov't Benefits, Life in the Community, and Advocacy. |
| 01-038 | Adulthood | Friendships and Community Connections between People With and Without Developmental Disabilities | Angela Amada | 1 | 1993 | Different facets of friendships are explored in this publication including work and leisure relationships, gender-related expectations, and community associations and groups. |
| 01-041 | Adulthood | On My Own | Andrew Halpen | 1 | 1986 | The focus of this book is semi-independent living programs (SILPs) for adults with mental retardation. On My Own examines the success of these programs and of the lives of their clients. |
| 01-042 | Adulthood | When a Parent is Mentally Retarded | Barbara Whitman and Pasquale Accardo | 1 | 1990 | This book is an examination of the rights of adults with mental retardation to raise their children and the problems they face. |
| 01-133 | Adulthood | Helping Adults With Mental Retardation Grieve A Death Loss | Charlene Luchterhand, MSSW & Nancy Murphy, M.Ed. | 1 | 1998 | Essential reading for all helping professionals in dealing with death. |
| 01-134 | Adulthood | A Real Nice But, articles that inspire, inform and infuriate | Dave Hingsburger | 1 | 1999 | A collection of writings that brings together articles from a variety of different magazines and newspapers in the disability movement. |
| 01-135 | Adulthood | IN: DIFFERENCE, a little book about diversity | Michael Soucie, Astra Milberg, Dave Hingsburger | 1 | 2001 | Short articles from the three authors. |
| 01-137 | Adulthood | No More Job Interviews | Alice Weiss Doyel | 1 | 2000 | Self-employment strategies for people with disabilities. |
| 01-165 | Adulthood | Women with Disabilities Aging Well- A Global View | Patricia Noonan Walsh, Barbara LeRoy | 1 | 2004 | A well reseached study, and a moving narrative filled with compassion that will deepen your understanding about women and aging, about disability and about the world |
| 01-167 | Adulthood | Working Relationships- Creating Career Opportunities for Job Seekers with Disabilities through Employer Partnerships | Richard G. Luecking, Ellen S. Fabian, George P. Tilson | 1 | 2004 | A good resource for professionals assisting people with disabilities in finding employment |
| 01-168 | Adulthood | Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome: A Guide to Emotional and Behavioral Strengths and Challenges | Dennis McGuire and Brian Chicoine | 5 | 2006 | An upbeat, thoroughly readable guide, providing parents, mental health professional, teacher and caregiers the keys to understanding how to promote mental wellness and resolve psychosocial problems in people with Down syndrome. |
| 01-169 | Adulthood | Adults with Down Syndrome | Siegfried M. Pueschel | 2 | 2006 | People w/ DS are living longer, fuller lives than ever before - this book is the 1st comprehensive book on the social, clinical, legal and personal issues these individuals navigate. |
| 02-061 | Biographies/Testimonial | Another Season: A Coach's Story of Raising An Exceptional Son | Gene Stallings | 2 | 1997 | Story about raising a Down syndrome boy by Alabama football coach Gene Stalkings. Filled with intimate glimpses of family life and football anecdotes this is a story about a father's love for his son. |
| 02-062 | Biographies/Testimonial | Bless You For the Gifts | Monica Moran Brandies | 1 | 1997 | This book is a collection of personal stories written by a mother of a large (nine children), rural, Midwestern Catholic family. |
| 02-063 | Biographies/Testimonial | Changed by a Child: Companion Notes for Parents of a Child with a Disability | Barbara Gill | 2 | 1997 | |
| 02-064 | Biographies/Testimonial | The Child Who Never Grew | Pearl S. Buck | 1 | 1992 | Originally published in 1950, this book reveals Buck's struggle to help and understand her daughter with mental retardation. (This is a good source for providing a historical perspective on developmental disabilities.) |
| 02-065 | Biographies/Testimonial | Expecting Adam | Martha Beck | 2 | 1999 | Expecting Adam is a chronicle of the nine months of Beck's pregnancy with a child diagnosed with Down syndrome. |
| 02-066 | Biographies/Testimonial | From the Heart: On Being the Mother of a Child with Special Needs | Marsh | 3 | 1994 | In narratives based on their parent support group process, nine mothers explore the intense, sometimes painful, emotional terrain of raising a child with special needs (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADD). |
| 02-067 | Biographies/Testimonial | R As In Chrrristopher | Roberta Martin | 1 | 1990 | This is a story about a special friendship between a famours artist (calligrapher) and a Down syndrome boy. |
| 02-068 | Biographies/Testimonial | Hugs All Around: How Nicholas McCullough Came Home | G. A. Roeker Institute | 1 | 1989 | This is a story about how a community (a small fishing village in Nova Scotia) came to provide support for one of its own, a young boy born with severe mental and physical handicaps. |
| 02-069 | Biographies/Testimonial | A Special Kind of Hero | Chris Burke | 1 | 1991 | The star of "Life Goes On" talks about growing up with Down syndrome and shares stories about his family, his work and his role as Corky Thacher. |
| 02-070 | Biographies/Testimonial | Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with a Disability | Donald Meyer | 2 | 1995 | Uncommon Fathers is a collection of essays by fathers who were asked to reflect and write about the life-altering experience of raising a child with a disability. |
| 02-071 | Biographies/Testimonial | Views From Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs | Donald Meyer | 3 | 1997 | Views From Our Shoes is a collection of essays by siblings (age four to eighteen) who were asked to reflect and write about the experience of having a brother or sister with a disability. |
| 02-072 | Biographies/Testimonial | Adventures in the Mainstream:Coming of Age with Down Syndrome | Greg Palmer | 3 | 2005 | Chronicles two of the most important years in the life of Ned Palmer - transition from high school to work |
| 02-073 | Biographies/Testimonial | The Sibling Slam Book: What it's really like to have a brother or sister with special needs | Edited by Don Meyer | 2 | 2005 | 80 sibs from around the world answer questions about what it is really like to have a brother or sister with special needs |
| 02-074 | Biographies/testimonial | Mama & Margaret | A. Embry Burrus | 2 | 2005 | A story about Margaret, a woman with Down syndrome and her 85 year old mother. |
| 02-076 | Biographies/Testimonials | Road Map to Holland: How I Found My Way Through My Son's First Two Years with Down Syndrome | Jennifer Graf Groneberg | 1 | 2008 | Join the author on her journey through the first two years of her sons life. |
| 02-101 | Biographies/Testimonial | After The Tears: Parents Talk About Raising a Child with a Disability | Robin Simons | 1 | 1985 | A collection of stories, written by parents with children who have a disability, to provide the benefit of their experiences, to let you know you're not alone, and to offer encouragement in growing with and loving "special needs" children.. |
| 02-102 | Biographies/Testimonial | Brothers, Sisters, and Special Needs | Debra J. Lobato | 1 | 1990 | Information and activities for helping young siblings of children with chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities. |
| 02-103 | Biographies/Testimonial | Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs | Donald Meyer, Patricia Vadasy, and Rebecca Fewell | 1 | 1985 | Written especially for siblings this book provides suggrestions for dealing with friends, parents and their own emotions and ways to interact with a disabled child. |
| 02-138 | Biographies/Testimonial | Common Threads- Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome | Cynthia Kidder and Brian Skotko | 1 | 2001 | Common Threads is an essay and photographic celebration of inspirational accomplishments of people of all ages with Down syndrome. |
| 02-171 | Biographies/Testimonial | Special Siblings- Growing Up With Someone With A Disability | Mary McHugh | 2 | 2003 | Sister of a man with disabilities, the author weaves together a lifetime of memories and reflections. |
| 02-172 | Biographies/Testimonial | Retarded Isn't Stupid, Mom! (Revised Edition) | Sandra Z. Kaufman | 1 | 1999 | In this fast-paced, engaging story, mother Sandra frankly reveals feelings of denial, guilt, frustration, and eventual acceptance to help her daughter live an independent life. |
| 03-130 | Education | Signing Exact English | Gerilee Gustason & Esther Zawolkow | 1 | 1993 | The most comprehensive collection of signs for English words |
| 03-132 | Education | Children With Down's Syndrome: A Guide for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants in Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools | Stephanie Lorenz | 3 | 1998 | This book offers advice on stradigies for meeting the special education needs of children with Down's Syndrome in mainstream schools. |
| 03-147 | Education | Inclusive Urban Schools | Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey | 1 | 2003 | A wonderfully accessible first-hand account of how some urban schools have achieved inclusion. |
| 03-148 | Education | A Teacher's Guide to Including Students with Disabilities in General Physical Education (Second Edition) | Martin E. Block | 1 | 2000 | This revised edition contains many new ideas and strategies on how to include students with disabilities in Phy-Ed classes |
| 03-149 | Education | COACH- Choosing Outcomes and Accommodations for Children (Second Edition) | Michael F. Giangreco, Chigee J. Cloninger, Virginia Salce Iverson | 1 | 2003 | Substantially revised in response to research and feedback, the second edition of this popular tool is more user friendly and family oriented. |
| 03-150 | Education | Restructuring High School for All Students- Taking Inclusion to the Next Level | Cheryl M. Jorgensen | 1 | 1998 | This practical text shows how to create an inclusive, collaborative community of learners and teachers at the secondary level. |
| 03-151 | Education | Inclusive High School- Learning from Contemporary Classrooms | Douglas Fisher, Caren Sax, Ian Pumpian | 1 | 1999 | Challenges, changes, and triumphs- inclusion advise from people who have been there. |
| 03-152 | Education | Inclusive Middle Schools | Craig H, Kennedy, Douglas Fisher | 1 | 2001 | Practical information to bring successful inclusion practices into the schools |
| 03-153 | Education | Positvie Behavioral Support in the Classroom- Principles and Practices | Lewis Jackson, Marion Veeneman Panyan | 1 | 2002 | This book presents a cohesive framework for implementing positive behavioral support (PBS) with students K-12 |
| 03-154 | Education | Creativity & Collaborative Learning- Practical Guide to Empowering Students, Teachers and Families | Jacqueline S. Thousand, Richard A. Villa, Ann I. Nevin | 1 | 2002 | This book shows education professionals how using the collaborative learning model can help the address the classroom challenges. |
| 03-155 | Education | Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices- Modifying Schoolwork | Rachel Janney , Martha E. Snell | 2 | 2000 | These small, issue focused books provide eduactional professionals with a bridge from research to practice one subject at a time. |
| 03-156 | Education | Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices- Behavioral Support | Rachel Janney, Martha E. Snell | 1 | 2000 | These small, issue focused books provide eduactional professionals with a bridge from research to practice one subject at a time. |
| 03-157 | Education | Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices- Student- Directed Learning | Martin Agran, Margaret E. King-Sears, Michael L. Wehmeyer, Susan R. Copeland | 1 | 2000 | These small, issue focused books provide eduactional professionals with a bridge from research to practice one subject at a time. |
| 03-158 | Education | Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practivces- Social Relationships and Peer Support | Rachel Janney, Martha E. Snell | 1 | 2000 | These small, issue focused books provide eduactional professionals with a bridge from research to practice one subject at a time. |
| 03-159 | Education | Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices- Collaborative Teaming | Rachel Janney, Martha E. Snell | 1 | 2000 | These small, issue focused books provide eduactional professionals with a bridge from research to practice one subject at a time. |
| 03-160 | Education | Promoting Social Success- A Curriculum for Children with Special Needs | Gary N. Siperstein, Emily Paige Rickards | 1 | 2004 | Many helpful and valuable activities for teachers, parents and others. |
| 03-161 | Education | Teaching By Design: Using Your Computer to Create Materials for Students with Learning Differences | Kimberly S. Voss | 1 | 2005 | Step-by-step instructions & Design strategies to create over 40 costomized education materials for children and adults with congnitive, sensory, or physical disabilities. |
| 03-162 | Education | Life Skills Activities for Special Children | Darlene Mannix | 1 | 1992 | 145 ready-to-use lessons and reproductable line master worksheets that help children acquire the basic skills necessary to achieve independence and success in everyday living. |
| 03-163 | Education | Social Skills Activites for Special Children | Darlene Mannix | 1 | 1993 | 142 ready-to-use lessons and reproducible line master activity sheets to help children become aware of acceptable social behavior and develop proficiency in aquiring basic social skills. |
| 03-164 | Education | The Power of the Arts: Creative Strategies for Teachering Exceptional Learners | Sally L. Smith | 1 | 2001 | This enlightening book provides and alternative method for teaching academic subjects to students with disablilities: the arts. |
| 03-165 | Education | INCLUSION: A Service, Not a Place - A Whole School Approach | Alan Gartner PhD & Dorothy Kerzner Lipsky PhD | 1 | 2007 | This book reinforces both the need for and the path to ensuring all students have full access to the entire general education curriculum. Excellent stand-alone resource for teachers and staff developers. |
| 03-170 | Education | You're Welcome - 30 Innovative Ideas for the Inclusive Classroom | Patrick Schwarz & Paula Kluth | 1 | 2007 | A great resource for teachers who want to make their classroom more welcoming for all students. |
| 04-017 | Education/Early Childhood | Anti-bias Curriculum Tools for Empowering Young Children; Community-based Curriculum: Instructional Strategies for Students with Severe Handicaps (2nd Edition) | Mary Kfolvey | 2 | 1990 | Written by early childhood educators, this book provides teachers (and parents) with a methodology to foster anti-bias identity and attitudes among young children. |
| 04-018 | Education/Early Childhood | Early Communication Skills for Children With Down syndrome: A Guide for parents and professionals. | Libby Kumin | 3 | 2003 | Resource to understand and expand Down syndrome children's use of language. Discusses communication skills from infancy through early adolescence and how Down syndrome can affect those skills. |
| 04-019 | Education/Early Childhood | Community Based Curriculum | Mary A. Falvey | 1 | 1989 | This textbook offers assessment strategies and instructional strategies, for students with severe handicaps, to acquire and perform age-appropriate functional skills. |
| 04-020 | Education/Early Childhood | Como Favorecer Las Habilidades Communicativas kDe Los Ninos Con Sindrome De Down: Una guia para padres | Libby Kumin | 1 | 1994 | Resource to understand and expand Down syndrome children's use of language. Discusses communication skills from infancy through early adolescence and how Down syndrome can affect those skills. |
| 04-021 | Education/Early Childhood | Enhancing Nonsymbolic Communication Interactions Among Learners with Severe Disabilities | Causey and Guess | 1 | 1989 | This book, geared toward teachers and caregivers, reveals procedures for developing functional communication with students with severe and multiple handicaps. |
| 04-022 | Education/Early Childhood | Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals | Patricia Winders, P.T. | 2 | 1997 | Resource to understand and expand Down syndrome children's gross motor skills--sitting, crawling, walking, running, jumping etc |
| 04-023 | Education/Early Childhood | Improving the Communication of People with Down Syndrome | John Miller, Mark Leddy and Lewis Leavitt | 2 | 1999 | A reference framework for assessing and treating speech, language, and communication problems in children and adults with Down syndrome. |
| 04-024 | Education/Early Childhood | Inclusive Classrooms From A to Z: A Handbook for Educators | Gretchen Goodman | 1 | 1994 | This publication helps primary grade teachers move step-by-step toward creating more inclusive classrooms. |
| 04-025 | Education/Early Childhood | The Language of Toys | Schwartz and Miller | 1 | 1988 | This book explains how to use everyday toys to create activities that stimulate special-needs children to develop and improve their language skills. (This book is organized by developmental age rather than chronological age.) |
| 04-026 | Education/Early Childhood | Negotiating the Special Education Maze | Winifred Anderson | 1 | 1997 | A guide for understanding the special education system and learning how to make it work for individual families. |
| 04-027 | Education/Early Childhood | The Special Education Sourcebook | Rosenbergs | 1 | 1994 | A comprehensive resource guide that provides teachers with access to materials that help them assess their students' special learning needs, and learn about and apply the most appropriate teaching approaches and strategies. |
| 04-028 | Education/Early Childhood | Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers | Patricia Logan Oelwein | 5 | 1995 | Resource to understand and expand Down syndrome children's reading ability. |
| 04-029 | Education/Early Childhood | Wings to Fly: Bringing Theater Arts to Students with Special Needs | Sally Bailey | 1 | 1993 | A handbook to teach drama to special needs, elementary through high school, students. Provides specific adaptations for improvisational acting, creative drama, puppetry and script development. |
| 04-106 | Education/Early Childhood | Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals | Maryanne Bruni | 2 | 1998 | Resource to understand and expand the fine motor skills of children with Down syndrome. |
| 04-107 | Education/Early Childhood | Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers | Libby Kumin | 4 | 2001 | Resource to understand and expand the language skills of children with Down syndrome. |
| 04-108 | Education/Early Childhood | What Did you Say? Guide to Speech Intelligibility in People with Down Syndrome | Libby Kumin & Will Schermerhorn | 5 | 2006 | This informative film looks at the importance of speech intelligibility for people with Down syndrome. This film explains various facotrs underlying speech intelligiblility problems common in Down syndrome. |
| 04-109 | Education/Early Childhood | Discovery: Pathways to Better Speech for Children with Down Syndrome | Will Schermerhorn | 3 | 2005 | Chapters include: The Child Discovers the World, Communication Milestones, Hearing Issues, Encouraging Speech, Sign Language, Etc. |
| 04-129 | Education/Early Childhood | Teaching Your Down's Syndrome Infant | Marci J. Hanson | 2 | 1977 | A guide for parents and professional involved in training Down's Syndrome infants. |
| 04-175 | Education/Early Childhood | The New Language of Toys- Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs (Third Edition) | Sue Schwartz, Ph. D. | 2 | 2004 | This book is an invaluable resource for families and all professionals working young children. |
| 04-176 | Education/Early Childhood | Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and other Hands-on Learners | DeAnna Horstmeier, Ph.D. | 2 | 2004 | A book for teaching practical math skills to kids and adults with Down syndrome or other learning delays. |
| 05-072 | Fiction | Show Me No Mercy | Robert Perske | 3 | 1990 | 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 Down syndrome from being institutionalized. |
| 05-073 | Fiction | Don't Stop the Music | Robert Perske | 1 | 1986 | A jounalist becomes involved with two young people afflicted with cerebral palsy. The two young teens become key elements in cracking an auto-theft ring and demonstrate how persons with handicaps can contribute positively to the community. |
| 05-074 | Fiction | The Man Who Loved Clowns | June Rae Wood | 1 | 1995 | A book of fiction about a young girl dealing with living with an uncle who has Down syndrome. |
| 06-074 | Kid's Books | We'll Paint The Octopus Red | Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen | 1 | 1998 | Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome. |
| 06-075 | Kid's Books | Keith Edward's Different Day | Karin Melberg Schwier | 2 | 1988 | A book about realizing kids are different and acceptance of kids with handicaps. Good source for parents and teachers to encourage children to focus on what makes every one of us unigue. |
| 06-076 | Kid's Books | Arnie & The New Kid | Nancy Carlson | 2 | 1990 | Story about a young kid teasing a handicapped child and how they ultimately became best friends. |
| 06-077 | Kid's Books | Someone Special Just Like You | Tricia Brown | 2 | 1984 | The intent of this book is to help preschoolers accept one another and not judge others based on physical appearances or limitations. |
| 06-079 | Kid's Books | Martin Is Our Friend | Eveline Hasler | 2 | 1977 | A young mentally handicapped boy encounters many difficulties in his relationship with the other children until he establishes a special bond with the horse he learns to ride. |
| 06-080 | Kid's Books | My Brother Matthew | Mary Thompson | 1 | 1992 | Though David knows frustration and resentment at times, he feels he understands his disabled little brother even better than his parents; and together the two boys experience a great deal of joy. |
| 06-081 | Kid's Books | Our Brother Has Down Syndrome | Shelley Cairo | 2 | 1985 | An introduction to Down syndrome presented by two young girls who have a younger brother who has Down syndrome. |
| 06-082 | Kid's Books | Where's Chimpy | Diane Schmidt | 3 | 1988 | Story about Misty, a little girl with Down syndrome, and her father reviewing her day's activities in their search for her stuffed monkey. |
| 06-083 | Kid's Books | We Can Do It | Laura Dwight | 1 | 2005 | This book will motivate disabled children, sensitize and encourage their families and friends and also have a positive impact on children without disabilities |
| 06-088 | Kid's Books | Special Kids Make Special Friends | Debra Buchbinder Shalom | 3 | 1984 | This book is an effort to educate young children (pre-school and early grades) about Down syndrome, to provide an understanding of different learning styles and to dispel myths. |
| 06-089 | Kid's Books | Leslie's Story | Martha McNey | 1 | 1996 | Describes the home and school life of twelve-year-old Leslie, a girl with mental retardation, and discusses mental retardation in general. |
| 06-090 | Kid's Books | Rock Finds A Friend | Randall Wiethorn | 2 | 1988 | |
| 06-091 | Kid's Books | Curious George Goes Sledding | Margret and H. A. Rey's | 1 | 1984 | |
| 06-092 | Kid's Books | Something to Crow About | Megan Halsey Lane | 2 | 1990 | Two chicks who look just the same find out how different they are when one begins to lay eggs and the other starts to crow. |
| 06-094 | Kid's Books | So What? | Miriam Cohen | 1 | 1982 | |
| 06-096 | Kid's Books | My First Look At Sorting | Dorling Kindersley | 1 | 1991 | Photographs of animal pairs, matching pairs, and other kinds of groups introduce the concept of sorting. |
| 06-097 | Kid's Books | My First Look At Shapes | Dorling Kindersley | 1 | 1990 | Photographs explore the concept of shapes, including squares, circles, rectangles, and diamonds. |
| 06-098 | Kid's Books | My First Look At Sizes | Dorling Kindersley | 1 | 1990 | Photographs explore the concept of size, including big and little, big, bigger, biggest, and same size. |
| 06-099 | Kid's Books | My First Look At Colors | Dorling Kindersley | 1 | 1990 | Photographs explore the concept of color, from red cherries and yellow duck to blue marbles and other colorful objects. |
| 06-108 | Kid's Books | Charlie the Caterpillar | Dom DeLuise | 1 | 1990 | A story about a caterpillar's transformation from an ugly caterpilar into a beautiful butterfly. |
| 06-109 | Kid's Books | What's Wrong with Timmy? | Maria Shriver | 1 | 2001 | A story about an eight-year olds friendship with a child, Timmy, who is "different". |
| 06-110 | Kid's Books | Why Am I Different? | Norma Simon | 1 | 1976 | This book shows everyday ways in which children see themselves as different. |
| 06-111 | Kid's Books | Bird's New Shoes | Chris Riddell | 2 | 1987 | A story about how it is o.k. to be different. |
| 06-112 | Kid's Books | The Mixed-Up Chameleon | Eric Carle | 2 | 1975 | A story about how a chameleon could change more than just his colors to be like everyone else. |
| 06-113 | Kid's Books | Leo the Late Bloomer | Robert Kraus | 2 | 1971 | A story about Leo the Lion, and how the other animals tease him because he is a late bloomer. |
| 06-126 | Kid's Books | People | Peter Spier | 2 | 1980 | A book illustrating people of all shapes, sizes, colors, etc. |
| 06-127 | Kid's Books | Let Me Do It | Anne Rogovin | 1 | 1980 | More than 300 activities and projects for every child, regardless of ability. |
| 06-132 | Kid's Books | Russ and the Firehouse | Janet Elizabeth Rickert | 2 | 2000 | A visit to the firehouse for Russ! |
| 06-133 | Kid's Books | Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise | Janet Elizabeth Rickert | 2 | 1999 | Russ has a surprise with the Apple Tree! |
| 06-134 | Kid's Books | Russ and the Almost Perfect Day | Janet Elizabeth Rickert | 2 | 2000 | Russ having a great day at school. |
| 06-135 | Kid's Books | The Best Worst Brother | Stephanie Stuve Bodeen | 2 | 2005 | Life Lessons from a sibings perspective. Follows the story of "We'll Paint the Octopus Red" |
| 06-140 | Kid's Book | My Friend Isabelle | Eliza Woloson | 2 | 2003 | My Friend Isabelle incourages us to think about why friendships are special and how our difference can make the world more interesting. |
| 06-146 | Kid's Books | ABC for You and Me | Meg Girnis | 1 | 2000 | An ABC book with pictures of children with Down syndrome. |
| 06-147 | Kid's Books | Andy & His Yellow Frisbee | Mary Thompson | 1 | 1996 | This heartwarming story, viewing autism through the eyes of children, and paralleling the behaviors and feelings of children with autism with their classmates and siblings. |
| 06-173 | Kid's Books | I Can, Can You? | Marjorie W. Pitzer | 1 | 2004 | Come along with these children with Down syndrome as they discover their world. |
| 06-174 | Kid's Book | Victoria's Day | Maria de Fatima Campos | 1 | 2007 | This book chronicles a typical day in the life of four year old Victoria, who lives with her parents in London, England and also has Down syndrome. |
| 07-033 | Life/Transition Planning | Adolescents with Down Syndrome: Toward a More Fulfilling Life | Siegfried Pueschel and Maria Sustrova | 2 | 1997 | This publication aims to provide a holistic perspective on the adolescents life--biomedical concerns,behavioral, and psychiatric issues, educational pursuits and the transition process from school to work. |
| 07-034 | Life/Transition Planning | Self-Determinaltion Across the Life Span: Independence and Choice for People with Disabilities | Deanna J. Sands and Michael Wehmeyer | 1 | 1996 | This book explores the theoretical, developmental and practical aspects of decision making and offers suggestions on how to incorporate self-determination skills into educational programs. |
| 07-035 | Life/Transition Planning | Teaching Self Determination to Students with Disabilities: Basic Skills for Successful Transition | Michael Wehmeyer, Martin Agran, and Carolymn Hughes | 2 | 1998 | This text is a book of strategies, instructional methods, and materials that enables the teaching of self-determination skills to youth with disabilities. |
| 07-164 | Life/Transition Planning | Life Beyond the Classroom- Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities (Third Edition) | Paul Wehman | 1 | 2001 | This book has everything students, instructors, and professional in rehabilitation programs need to define, plan, facilitate, and support transition for young people with disabilities |
| 07-166 | Life/Transition Planning | Transition Assessment - Wise Practices for Quality Lives | Caren L. Sax, Colleen A. Thoma | 1 | 2002 | This book shows readers how to foster understanding through thoughtful, individualized transition assessments. |
| 07-167 | Life/Transition Planning | Moving On without Parents | Christine Bigby | 1 | 2000 | This book examines the nature and success of parental planning for the future care of adult children with intellectual disability. |
| 08-012 | Medical | Down Syndrome: Living and Learning in the Community | Nade and Rosenthal | 2 | 1995 | This book is a direct result of the Fifth International Down Syndrome Conference. It provides information about the programs and services available to people with Down syndrome and an overview of the latest medical advances. |
| 08-013 | Medical | Down Syndrome: The Facts | Mark Selikowitz | 1 | 1990 | Written by a developmental pediatrician, this book is an easy-to-read comprehensive guide covering the challenges faced during a Down syndrome child's infancy, childhood, and adulthood. |
| 08-014 | Medical | Medical and Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents | VanDyke | 3 | 1995 | An easy-to-understand overview of specific medical conditions that are more common among children with Down syndrome. |
| 08-016 | Medical | Your Child and Health Care: A Dollars & Sense Guide for Families with Special Needs | Lynn Rosenfeld | 1 | 1994 | Source for advice--financial assistance programs, organizations, government services--on how to make the most of your financial resources. |
| 08-08 | Medical | Counseling for Heart Disease | Paul Bennet | 1 | 1993 | This book examines the role of counseling and communication in the process of helping people come to terms with the problems associated with heart disease. |
| 08-09 | Medical | Counseling Parents of Children with Chronic Illness or Disability | Hilton Davies | 1 | 1993 | A reference framework and a basisi for understanding and helping parents as they adapt to their child's problems. |
| 08-10 | Medical | Down Syndrome Advances in Medical Care | Ira T. Lott and Ernest E. McCoy | 1 | 1993 | This publication covers all aspects of medical care (a health-care strategy) for the person with Down syndrome. Provides a suggested timetable for medical/surgical intervention across the life span. |
| 08-104 | Medical | Changes In You (for boys) | Peggy C. Siegel | 4 | 1994 | A clearly illustrated, simply worded explanation of the changes of puberty for boys. |
| 08-105 | Medical | Changes In You (for girls) | Peegy C. Siegel | 4 | 1994 | A clearly illustrated, simply worded explanation of the changes of puberty for girls. |
| 08-114 | Medical | Your Child's Medical Journal | Sharon Larsen | 1 | 1999 | A record keeping journal of your child's personal health history from conception through adulthood. |
| 08-115 | Medical | The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Intergration Dysfunction | Carol Stock Kranowitz | 1 | 1998 | A accessible, clearly written guide to Sensory Intergration Dysfunction-and a drug-free approach that offers new hope for parents. |
| 08-116 | Medical | New Perspectives on Down Syndrome | Edited by Siegfried Pueschel | 1 | 1987 | This medical book offers a wealth of information on Down syndrome. Progress in medicine, education, psychosocial development and community living. |
| 08-117 | Medical | The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder | Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A. | 1 | 2003 | Each activity in this inspiring and practical book is SAFE-Sensory-motor, Appropriate, Fun, and Easy-to help develop and organize a child's brain and body. |
| 08-124 | Medical | Kids with Celiac Disease: A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-free Children | Danna Korn | 2 | 2001 | A Practical survival guide for families of children and teenagers with this life-long digestive disorder. |
| 08-136 | Medical | Gluten-Free Diet | Shelly Case | 2 | 2001 | Over 1600 gluten-free specialty foods listed by company and product name. |
| 08-139 | Medical | Incredible Edible Gluten Free Foods for Kids | Sheri Sanderson | 2 | 2002 | A cookbook with over 150 edible gluten free foods for kids. |
| 08-169 | Medical | Sexuality- Your Sons and Daughters with Intellectual Disabilities | Karin Melberg Schweir, Dave Hingburger | 2 | 2000 | In this book, you'll learn to interact with your child- no matter their age or ability- in a way that increases self-esteem, encourages appropriate behavior, empowers them to recognize abuse, and enables them to develop lifelong relationships. |
| 08-170 | Medical | Teaching Children with Down Syndrome About Their Bodies, Boundaries and Sexuality | Terri Chouwenhoven | 3 | 2007 | A healthy, proactive approach to educating children with Down syndrome about their bodies and sexuality. |
| 08-174 | Medical | Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorders- A Guide to Diagnois for Parents and Professionals | Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, Psy. D. | 1 | 2004 | This book is a very powerful resource for families of children on the autism spectrum. |
| 09-01 | Parenting | Babies With Down Syndrome: A New Parent's Guide (2nd Edition) | Karen Stray-Gunderson | 5 | 1995 | A comprehensive, easy-to-understand, contemporary introduction to Down syndrome. Includes information on prenatal testing, early intervention, legal and medical issues, and resources. |
| 09-02 | Parenting | Bebes Con Sindrome De Down: Guia para padres | Karen Stray-Gunderson | 1 | 1998 | A comprehensive, easy-to-understand, contemporary introduction to Down syndrome. |
| 09-03 | Parenting | Keys to Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome | Marlene Brill | 1 | 1993 | This book offers guardians of children with Down syndrome advice on managing healthcare, dealing with siblings, coping with finances and choosing education, recreation, adult living, and employment options. |
| 09-05 | Parenting | Parenting Plus: Raising Children with Special Needs | Peggy Finston | 1 | 1990 | A parental book that provides practical advice on how to approach the difficulties faced by parents with handicapped or chonically ill children. |
| 09-06 | Parenting | Understanding Down Syndrome: An Introduction for Parents | Cliff Cunningham | 1 | 1996 | This book provides an in-depth discussion in lay terms of parental reactions to, and causes of, and the development outlook for children with Down Syndrome. |
| 09-07 | Parenting | Your Down Syndrome Child | Eunice McClung | 2 | 1986 | A guide for coping and dealing with the problems of having and raising a Down's child. The chapters in this book are broken down by chronological age. |
| 09-131 | Parenting | A Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome Toward a Brighter Future | Seigfried Pueschel | 5 | 2001 | This book will prepare you to respond to the challenges of Down syndrome and enable you to help your son or daughter enjoy all life has to bring |
| 09-168 | Parenting | Special Children, Challenged Parents- The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child with a Disability | Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D. | 1 | 2001 | Writing with the wisdom of a mental health professional and the compassion of a father, Dr. Naseef has given us a book that will instruct and inspire us all. |
| 09-170 | Parenting | Nobody's Perfect- Living and Growing with Children Who Have Special Needs | Nancy B. Miller | 1 | 1994 | In this book, Dr. Miller draws on more than 30 years of experience counseling families with children who have special needs. |
| 09-171 | Parenting | Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves, Parenting our Children | Jean Illsley Clarke | 1 | 1998 | This books offer guidance on providing children with the structure & nurturing that are so critical to their development |
| 09-172 | Parenting | Connections: The Threads that Strengthen Families | Jean Illsley Clarke | 1 | 1999 | Family relationships under contemporary pressures; wide range of options with making family life flourish |
| 10-086 | Publication Guides | The Special Needs Reading List: An Annotated Guide to the Best Publications for Parents and Professionals | Wilma K. Sweeney | 1 | 1998 | This guidebook is divided into two sections. Part I, All Disabilities, contains topically organized reviews of a wide range of disabilities. Part II, Specific Disabilities, reviews sources of common disabilities of childhood. |
| 11-043 | Resource/Support | Baby Massage | Anelkia Auckett | 1 | 1981 | An illustrated book on baby massage. Highlights the positive effect of massage as a healing process and as an alternative to medicines. |
| 11-045 | Resource/Support | Building and Evaluating Family Support Initiatives | Carl Dunst, Carol Trivette, Lauren Starnes, Deborah Hamby and Nancy Gordon | 1 | 1993 | This reference details the results of an extensive national study of federal and local policies and practices for the families of persons with disabilities. |
| 11-046 | Resource/Support | Bridging Early Services for Children with Special Needs and Their Families | Sharon Rosenkoetter, Ann Hains, and Susan Fowler | 1 | 1994 | This transition planning manual guides parents and service providers through the process of planning coordinated, uninterrupted services for children and their families. |
| 11-048 | Resource/Support | Differences in Common | Marilyn Trainer | 4 | 1991 | A collection of essays about the challenges, hopes, fears and triumphs of raising a child with Down syndrome. |
| 11-049 | Resource/Support | The Early Intervention Dictionary | Jeanine Coleman | 1 | 1993 | This resource guide defines and clarifies terms used by medical, therapeutic, and educational professionals who provide early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities. |
| 11-050 | Resource/Support | "Human Services? That Must Be So Rewarding" | Bernstein and Halasyn | 1 | 1989 | An introspective work written for people who currently provide or will be providing human services. |
| 11-051 | Resource/Support | Hope for Families | Robert Perske | 5 | 1973 | This easy-to-read book contains a series of eye-opening, direction-giving signposts meant to guide (overcome fears and inhibitions) the families of persons with developmental disabilities. |
| 11-052 | Resource/Support | In Time and With Love: Caring for the Special Needs Baby | Marilyn Segal | 2 | 1988 | Written by a mother of a handicapped child who is a developmental psychologist this book is based on interviews with families belonging to a special needs support group. Focus is adjustment, everday living, playing & learning, decision making, resou |
| 11-053 | Resource/Support | Laying Community Foundations for Your Child with a Disability: How to Establish Relationships That Will Support Your Child after You're Gone | Linda Stengle | 1 | 1996 | With the help of checklists and charts, this guidebook shows how to put together a network of non-paid friends and advocates to ensure the health and quality of life for your child after your death. |
| 11-054 | Resource/Support | Life As We Know It: A Father, A Family and an Exceptional Child | Michael Berube | 1 | 1996 | A father's portrait of his Down syndrome son's development during the first four years of his life. The issues addressed include I.Q. testing, the politics of education, disability law, social services, health care and entitlements. |
| 11-055 | Resource/Support | Loving Your Child Is Not Enough | Nancy Somalin | 1 | 1987 | Focusing on both the concerns of parents and the development of self-esteem in children, this book shows how discipline can be used positively to set clear and consistent guidelines. |
| 11-057 | Resource/Support | Quality Assurance for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities | Bradley and Bersani | 1 | 1990 | This book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding quality assurance. |
| 11-058 | Resource/Support | Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future | Larry Brewndtro, Martin Brokenleg and Steve Van Bockern | 1 | 1998 | Drawing on the wisdom of Native Americans and of established leaders in the field, this book offers suggestions for creating environments in which "difficult" youngsters can grow and flourish. |
| 11-059 | Resource/Support | Since Owen | Charles Callanan | 1 | 1990 | A comprehensive guidebook for parents of children with disabilities written by the father of a 30-year old with developmental disabilities. |
| 11-060 | Resource/Support | Support for Caregiving Families--Enabling Positive Adaptation to Disability | George Singer and Larry Irvin | 2 | 1989 | This publication provides an overview of family support services for families of individuals with developmental disabilities. Emphasis here is on family coping skills and community resources for facilitating positive adaption to disability. |
| 11-095 | Resource/Support | Including Your Child | Susan Gruskin, Kim Silverman and Veda Bright | 1 | 1997 | U.S. Department of Education publication that addresses "special needs" parenting. Booklet covers first eight years of a child's life, provides a developmental progress chart and addresses of associations/organizations that deal with special needs. |
| 11-117 | Resource/Support | Empty Arms: A Guide To Help Parents and Loved Ones Cope With Misscarriage, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death | Sherokee Iise | 1 | 1982 | A guide to hepl cope with misscarriage, stillbirht and neonatal death. |
| 11-118 | Resource/Support | Toilet Training | Vicki Lansky's | 1 | 1984 | A guide to help children with toilet training. |
| 11-125 | Resource/Support | The Journey to Inclusion: A resource for state policy makers | Tecla M. Jaskulski | 1 | 1995 | President's Committee on Mental Retardation |
| 11-126 | Resource/Support | You Will Dream New Dreams | Stanley D. Klein and Kim Schive | 1 | 2001 | Inspiring Personal Stories By Parents of Children With Disabilities |
| 11-128 | Resource/Support | Time to Begin: Early Education for Children with Down Syndrome | Valentine Dmitriev | 1 | 1982 | A practical manual for guiding the development of children with Down Syndrome from infancy through two years |
| 11-135 | Resourse/Support | The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook | Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, R.D. L.D. | 2 | 2002 | A guide to promoting Healthy Lifestyles. |
| 11-140 | Resource/Support | Feel Our Freedom: Communication and Connections for People with Developmental Disabilities | Alisa Hauser Kraft | 1 | 2002 | Share in the journeys of more than forty adults who are achieving greater independence and greater freedom. |
| 11-141 | Resource/Support | Espresso for your Spirit- Hope & Humor for Pooped-Out Parents | Pam Vredevelt | 1 | 1999 | This book will help refresh your soul through stories filled with hope and encouragement. |
| 11-142 | Resource/Support | Positive Behavioral Support-Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community | Lynn Kern Koegel, Robert Koegel & Glen Dunlap | 2 | 1996 | This person-and family centered book features compelling case studies, research based studies and thoughtful discussions. |
| 11-143 | Resource/Support | Your Child's Self-Esteem | Dorothy Corkille Briggs | 1 | 1975 | Step-by-step guidelines for raising responsible, productive, happy children. |
| 11-161 | Resource/Support | Families & Positive Behavior Support- Addressing Problem Behavior in Family Contexts | Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Glen Dunlap, Richard W. Albin | 1 | 2002 | The Family, Community, & Disability series not only provides a forum for contemporary work on the challenges and issues faced by families, but also offers effective ways to promote positive family adaptation to disability. |
| 11-162 | Resource/Support | Children's Psychological Testing- A Guide for Nonpsychologists (Third Edition) | David L. Wodrich | 1 | 1997 | This highly acclaimed resource explains in layman's terms the principles behind psychological testing. |
| 11-163 | Resource/Support | Part of the Community: Strategies for Including Everyone | Jan Nisbet & David Hagner | 1 | 2000 | How can you fully include individuals with disabilities of all ages in every aspect of community life? In this groundbreaking book, the editors show how they've changed their community to betteer support people with disablilities. |
| 11-164 | Resource/Support | Everybody's Different: Understanding and Changing Our Reactions to Disablilites | Nancy B. Miller & Catherine C. Sammons | 1 | 1999 | This book helps us enrich our interactions with people who have disablility differences. The authors explore how our reactions to and our beliefs about disablilites influence our progress towars and inclusive society. |
| 11-165 | Resource/Support | Married with Special-Needs Children: A Couples's Guide to Keeping Connected | Laura Marshak & Fran Pollock Prezant | 1 | 2007 | A book for parents to examine the stress that is often placed upon a marriage when a couple has a child with a disability. |
| 12-030 | Social | Circle of Friends | Robert Perske | 3 | 1988 | The emphasis of this book is pure and simple friendship. It is a collection of true stories and issues to ponder concerning friendships between people with disabilities and so-called normals. |
| 12-031 | Social | Community Recreation & Persons with Disabilities: Strategies for Integration | Stuart Schlein | 1 | 1988 | The purpose of this book is to provide a practical and philosophical basis for including children and adults with disabilities in community leisure services. |
| 12-032 | Social | Delicate Threads: Friendships Between Children With and Without Special Needs in Inclusive Settings | Debbie Staub, Ph.D. | 1 | 1998 | This book, based on seven pairs of friendships, provides an insider's view of the social lives of children with and without disabilities, and suggestions for supporting such relationships. |