The following is a list of books, videos, and other resources that we have available to everyone. If you would like to check out any of the material, please contact us by email here, or by calling Christy at 835-3836.
Parenting/Family | Children’s | Educational
Parenting/Family Books
Adventures in the Mainstream
Palmer, Greg
Chronicles of the two most important years in Ned’s life, transition from high school to work.
America According to Connor Gifford
Harris, Victoria
A distinctive American perspective from a unique young man.
Bethy and the Mouse
Bakely, Donald
A story about a family and their life with two children with special needs.
Bittersweet Baby
Kanat,Jolie
A family meets the challenge of a child with disabilities.
Brothers and Sisters, A Special Part of Exceptional Families
Powell,Thomas, Ogle,Peggy Ahrenhold
Sensitive and concrete recommendations for serving the unique needs of brothers and sisters.
Choosing Naia; A Family’s Journey
Boston Globe
A series of 6 articles
Circles of Friends
Perske,Robert, Perske,Martha
People with disabilities and their friends enrich the lives of one another.
Expecting Adam
Beck, Martha
A true story of birth, rebirth, and everyday magic.
Gifts
Soper,Kathryn Lyndard
An honest and life affirming chorus of mothers that life is a gift and an extra chromosome is not the end of the world.
Jewel
Lott, Brett
A woman’s devotion to the child who is both her burden and God’s way of smiling on her.
Just for Matt
Breitling,Joann
A story about love and the gift of life.
Laying Community Foundations
Stengle,LindaMHS.
A guide that shows families how to establish a network of relationships for their son or daughter.
Life as We Know It
Berube,Michael
A story about a father, a family and a special child.
Lorie, A Story of Hope
Cobb, Mary Ann
A Christian family learns to deal with their daughter, Lorie’s handicap
More Than a Mom
Baskin,Amy Fawcett,Heather
Living a full and balance life when your child has special needs.
New Life in the Neighborhood
Perske,Robert, Perske,Martha
How persons with disabilities can help make a good community better.
Our Special Child
Ross,Bette
A guide to successful parenting of handicapped children.
Retarded Isn’t Stupid, Mom
Kaufman,Sandra Z
Heartwarming story about how a family grappled with the challenges of parenting a mildly retarded daughter.
Show Me No Mercy
Perskee,Robert
A fast paced story of a father and son who overcome almost impossible obstacles to be reunited.
The Sibling Slam Book
Meyer, Don
What it’s really like to have a brother or sister with special needs
Sometimes Miracles Hide
Carroll, Bruce
Parents of special needs children share their hearts in stirring letters written in response to Bruce Carroll’s song.
A Special Kind of Hero
Burke, Chris and McDaniel, Jo Beth
Chris Burke is a young man with Down syndrome who discusses his life at home and as a famous actor on television.
They Said Kathy Was Retarded
Schultz, Edna Moore
A warm account of the family’s experiences with Kathy, a special child.
Children’s Books
Be Good to Eddie Lee
Fleming, Virginia
Eddie Lee wants to tag along in the woods with his friends.
The Best Worst Brother
Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie
An endearing look at a sibling relationship, warts and all.
Big Brother Dustin
Carter, Alden R.
A young boy with Down syndrome gets a new baby sister.
My Brother, Matthew
Thompson, Mary
A realistic and compassionate tale of what it is like to be the older brother of Matthew, born with disabilities.
Chris, Our Brother
Pueschel, Jeanett, Pamela, Siegfried Jr.
Chris is protrayed through the eyes of his siblings.
More Simple Signs
Wheeler, Cindy
Picture clues and helpful hints for sign language, for children.
Our Brother Has Down’s Syndrome
Cairo,Shelley
A family story about little brother, Jai.
Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise
Rickert, Janet Elizabeth
First book in a series; featuring a day in the life of Russ.
Simple Signs
Wheeler, Cindy
Introduction of 28 signs that are easy to learn and fun to do.
We’ll Paint the Octopus Red
Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie
Emma has big dreams for the new baby. Then she learns that her brother has Down syndrome.
Where’s Chimpy?
Rabe,Berniece
It’s bedtime, but Misty can’t go to sleep until she finds her toy monkey, Chimpy.
Educational
An Activity-based Approach to Early Intervention
Bricker,Diane, Woods Cripe, Juliann
This book describes the field tested practice of activity-based intervention.
The Adolescent with Down’s Syndrome
Buckley, Sue; Sacks, Ben
Based on the result of a 1984 survey of 90 teenagers and their families.
Adolescents and Inclusion
Bauer,Anne M., Brown Glenda Myree
Discover how one successful high school as put leading inclusion practices into action to create an environment where all students learn.
Baby Signs
Acredolo, Linda, Goodwyn, Susan PhD.
Baby signs for safety, mealtime, bedtime, feelings, and more.
Beginning Literacy with Language
Dickinson,David, Tabors,Patton
Early childhood professionals, educators, parents travel into the homes and schools of over 70 young children from diverse backgrounds.
Biomedical Concerns in Persons with Down Syndrome
Pueschel,Siegfried, Pueschel,Jeanette
26 internationally renowned scientists and physicians expand on latest progress in biomedical arena.
The Child with Special Needs
Greenspan, Stanley,MD., Wieder, Serena,PhD.
This work helps parents and professionals “get beyond the label” and understand each child’s unique profile.
Children with Down Syndrome
Cicchetti,Dante Beeghly,Marjorie
Review of what is known about young children with Down syndrome from a developmental perspective.
Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome
Kumin, Libby,Phd.
Provides parents with a wealth of information about speech and language development.
Community Recreation and Persons with Disabilities
Schleten,Stuart, Ray,Tipton
A look at the integration process and guidelines for simplifying the creation and implementation of successful integrated leisure programs.
The Complete IEP Guide, 2nd Edition
Siegel,Lawrence How to advocate for your special ed child.
Couples With Intellectual Disabilities Talk About Living and Loving
Schwier, Karin Melberg
An inspiring collection of profiles of people who have found meaningful intimate relationships
Curriculum Considerations in Inclusive Classrooms
Stainback, Susan, Stainback, William
Learn how to integrate all students inot the regular education classroom.
Delicate Threads
Staub,DebbiePhd.
Friendships between children with and without special needs.
Differences in Common
Trainer, Marilyn
Straight Talk on Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome, and life.
Down Syndrome, A Promising Future, Together
Hassold, Terry PhD., Patterson, PhD.
A comprehensive and up to date look at life with Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome, Advances in Medical Care
Lott,Ira, McCoy,Ernest
This book covers all aspects of medical care, and establishes a starting point for planning a successful health care strategy.
Down Syndrome, Growing and Learning
Pueschel,Siegfried Canning,Claire Murphy,Ann Zausmer,Eliz
Provides families, professional workers with readily understood guidance to further development of a child with Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome, Living and Learning in the Community
Nadel, Lynn, Rosenthal, Donna
Provides overview of medical advances, programs and services available, and commentaries by young adults with Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome, A Resource Handbook
Tingey,Carol
The author, a parent shares all she has learned from raising her 31 year old son.
Down Syndrome, Visions for the 21st Century
Cohen,William, Nadel,Lynn Madnick,Myra
Provides overview of medical advances, programs and services available, and commentaries by young adults with Down syndrome.
Down’s Syndrome, An Introduction for Parents
Cunningham,Cliff
A positive and practical book that gives parents a wealth of information and guidance to help them.
Everybody’s Different
Miller,Nancy Sammons,Catherine
Essential reading for all who want to live comfortably in our ever widening diverse world.
Exploring the Speech Language Connection
Paul, Rhea
This volume investigates the various connections between the earliest human sounds and language development.
Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome
Bruni,Maryanne
Guide to understanding and developing fine motor skills in children.
Helping Your Teenager Beat Depression
Manassis,Katharina,MD, Levac,Anne Marie,RN.
Whether a teen is withdrawn, sad, angry, or anxious, parents can begin to help their child and themselves by using the LEAP program.
Improving the Communication of People with Down Syndrome
Miller,Jon LeddyMark Leavitt,Lewis
A framework for assessing and treating speech, language and communication problems in children and adults.
It Isn’t Fair!
Klein,Stanley Schleifer,Maxwell
First hand account of brothers and sisters as they grapple with all aspects of their special sibling.
Kids With Celiac Disease
Korn, Donna A family guide to raising happy, healthy, gluten-free children
Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome
VanDyke, MD., Mattheis,MD., Schoon Eberly, MA., Williams,RN.PhD.
Complete and easy to read overview of specific medical conditions that are more common among children with Down syndrome.
Medical Treatment of Down Syndrome and Genetic Diseases
Turkel,Henry MA.MD, Nusbaum,Ilse,MD.
Henry Turkel, MD. Has lectured about Down syndrome and inborn errors of metabolism at many medical conventions around the world.
Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome
McGuire,Dennis PhD, Chicoine,Brian MD.
The book clarifies common behavioral characteristics, how some could be mistaken for mental illness, and common mental health problem.
My Child Needs Special Services
Wilson, Nancy
A support group in a book. It details the jargon, and choice making that parents must take to meet their child’s needs.
Negotiating the Special Education Maze
Anderson,Winifred,Chitwood,Stephen,Hayden, Deidre
Easy to understand, step by step guide for parents of children with special needs and teachers/professionals who assist them.
The New Language of Toys
Schwartz,SuePhD.
Teaching communication skills to children with special needs.
A Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome
Pueschel, Siegfried
Informative, easy to understand guide, parents (and professionals) can help a child with Down syndrome lead an active, fulfilling life.
Planning for the Future
Russell,Mark Grant,Arnold Joseph,Suzanne, Fee,Richard
Providing a meaningful life for a child with a disability after your death.
The Psychobiology of Down Syndrome
Nadel,Lynn Research on the neurobiological and cognitive features of Down Syndrome in 1987.
Signs For Me
Bahan,Ben, Dannie, Joe
Multidimensional sign language vocabulary for pre-school and elementary school children.
Since Owen
Callanan,Charles
A parent to parent guide for care of the disabled child.
The Special Child
Pueschel, Siegfried, Scola, Patricia, Weidenman, Leslie, Bernier, James
Home reference guide offers advice on how to manage the complex issues brought on by disability, and plan for your child’s future.
Special Children, Challenged Parents
Naseef,Robert PhD.
Both a father’s intensely personal journey and an invaluable professional guide for parents of children with disabilities.
Steps to Independence
Baker,Bruce,Brightman, Alan
3rd edition. Step by step guide to help parents teach essential life skills to their children with disabilities.
Understanding Down Syndrome
Cunningham,Cliff
An accepted introductory work for professionals as well as new parents.
You, Your Child, and “Special” Education
Cutler,Coyne Barbara
A guide to making the system work.
The Young Person With Down Syndrome
Pueschel,Siegfried
Practical strategies to help ease the transition process from adolescence to adulthood.
Magazines
UpBeat
NDSS
A magazine for and by people with down syndrome
Manuals
Access to the General Ed. Curriculum: Building Opportunities for Participation
The University of the State of New York, 2001
A Guide for Families and Friends of people with developmental disabilities
Breaking Ground
Schaffner,C.Beth, Buswell,Barbara
Ten families buidling opportunities through integration.
Guide To Understanding Supports and Services
Parent to Parent of NYS. Facilitator’s Guide
Making Plans
NDSS
A financial guide for people with Down syndrome and their family.
My Friend David
Edwards,Jean Dawson,David
A source book about Down syndrome and a personal story about friendship.
Open Possibilities
National Down Syndrome Congress
34th Annual Convention, July 21-23, 2006, Atlanta Georgia
Show Me the Possibilities
National Down Syndrome Congress
Kansas City Missouri- August 2007
Tools for Schools
The University of the State of New York, 2002
Part 1: Achieve a balanced approach to teaching reading, Part 2: Teaching reading to students with disabilities.
Planning For the Future
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Facilitator’s Guide
DVD’s
As A Parent: What Can I Do to Improve My Child’s Feeding Skills and Speech Clarity?
Rosenfeld-Johnson, Sara MS.
Exercises to help your child improve speech and feeding.
VHS Videos
Graduating Peter (X2) VHS
Language and Reading Development: Birth to 3 Years VHS
Opening Doors of Tomorrow Today VHS
Gafney,Karen
A Promising Future Together VHS
NDSS
Audio Tapes
National Down Syndrome Congress
A Look at Total Inclusion & Our Lives ’96
Aging, Alzheimer Disease and Down Syndrome ’96
Alternative Therapies ’96
Educational Rights and Choices for Your Preschooler ’96
Dentistry and Down Syndrome ’96
High School Inclusion: Beyond the Easy Stuff – Two Real Life Stories of Success ’96
Alzheimer Disease & Down Syndrome; An Update ’98
Genetics of Down Syndrome ’98
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