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TITLE |
AUTHOR |
Parenting/Family
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Adventures in the Mainstream |
Palmer, Greg |
| Chronicles
of the two most important years in Ned's life, transition from high school to
work. |
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America According to Connor Gifford |
Harris, Victoria |
| A
distinctive American perspective from a unique young man. |
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Bethy and the Mouse |
Bakely, Donald |
| A
story about a family and their life with two children with special needs. |
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Bittersweet Baby |
Kanat,Jolie |
| A
family meets the challenge of a child with disabilities. |
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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. |
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Choosing Naia; A Family's Journey |
Boston Globe |
| A
series of 6 articles |
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Circles of Friends |
Perske,Robert, Perske,Martha |
| People
with disabilities and their friends enrich the lives of one another. |
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Expecting Adam |
Beck, Martha |
| A
true story of birth, rebirth, and everyday magic. |
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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. |
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Jewel |
Lott, Brett |
| A
woman's devotion to the child who is both her burden and God's way of smiling
on her. |
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Just for Matt |
Breitling,Joann |
| A
story about love and the gift of life. |
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Laying Community Foundations |
Stengle,LindaMHS. |
| A
guide that shows families how to establish a network of relationships for
their son or daughter. |
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Life as We Know It |
Berube,Michael |
| A
story about a father, a family and a special child. |
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Lorie, A Story of Hope |
Cobb, Mary Ann |
| A
Christian family learns to deal with their daughter, Lorie's handicap |
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More Than a Mom |
Baskin,Amy Fawcett,Heather |
| Living
a full and balance life when your child has special needs. |
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New Life in the Neighborhood |
Perske,Robert, Perske,Martha |
| How
persons with disabilities can help make a good community better. |
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Our Special Child |
Ross,Bette |
| A
guide to successful parenting of handicapped children. |
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Retarded Isn't Stupid, Mom |
Kaufman,Sandra Z |
| Heartwarming
story about how a family grappled with the challenges of parenting a mildly
retarded daughter. |
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Show Me No Mercy |
Perskee,Robert |
| A
fast paced story of a father and son who overcome almost impossible obstacles
to be reunited. |
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The Sibling Slam Book |
Meyer, Don |
| What
it's really like to have a brother or sister with special needs |
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Sometimes Miracles Hide |
Carroll, Bruce |
| Parents
of special needs children share their hearts in stirring letters written in
response to Bruce Carroll's song. |
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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. |
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They Said Kathy Was Retarded |
Schultz,Edna Moore |
| A
warm account of the family's experiences with Kathy, a special child. |
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Children's
Books
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Be Good to Eddie Lee |
Fleming, Virginia |
| Eddie
Lee wants to tag along in the woods with his friends. |
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The Best Worst Brother |
Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie |
| An
endearing look at a sibling relationship, warts and all. |
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Big Brother Dustin |
Carter, Alden R. |
| A
young boy with Down syndrome gets a new baby sister. |
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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. |
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Chris, Our Brother |
Pueschel, Jeanett, Pamela, Siegfried Jr. |
| Chris is protrayed through the eyes of his siblings. |
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More Simple Signs |
Wheeler, Cindy |
| Picture clues and helpful hints for sign language,
for children. |
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Our Brother Has Down's Syndrome |
Cairo,Shelley |
| A
family story about little brother, Jai. |
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Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise |
Rickert, Janet Elizabeth |
| First
book in a series; featuring a day in the life of Russ. |
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Simple Signs |
Wheeler, Cindy |
| Introduction of 28 signs that are easy to learn and
fun to do. |
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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. |
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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 |
| The
Book describes the field tested practice of activity-based intervention. |
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The Adolescent with Down's Syndrome |
Buckley, Sue; Sacks, Ben |
| Based
on the result of a 1984 survey of 90 teenagers and their families. |
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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. |
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Baby Signs |
Acredolo, Linda, Goodwyn, Susan PhD. |
| Baby
signs for safety, mealtime, bedtime, feelings, and more. |
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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. |
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Biomedical Concerns in Persons with Down Syndrome |
Pueschel,Siegfried, Pueschel,Jeanette |
| 26
internationally renowned scientists and physicians expand on latest progress
in biomedical arena. |
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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. |
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Children with Down Syndrome |
Cicchetti,Dante Beeghly,Marjorie |
| Review
of what is known about young children with Down syndrome from a developmental
perspective. |
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Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome |
Kumin, Libby,Phd. |
| Provides
parents with a wealth of information about speech and language development . |
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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. |
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The Complete IEP Guide, 2nd Edition |
Siegel,Lawrence |
| How to advocate for your special ed child. |
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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 |
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Curriculum Considerations in Inclusive Classrooms |
Stainback, Susan, Stainback, William |
| Learn
how to integrate all students inot the regular education classroom. |
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Delicate Threads |
Staub,DebbiePhd. |
| Friendships
between children with and without special needs. |
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Differences in Common |
Trainer, Marilyn |
| Straight
Talk on Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome, and life. |
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Down Syndrome, A Promising Future, Together |
Hassold, Terry PhD., Patterson, PhD. |
| A
comprehensive and up to date look at life with Down syndrome. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Down Syndrome, A Resource Handbook |
Tingey,Carol |
| The
author, a parent shares all she has learned from raising her 31 year old son. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Everybody's Different |
Miller,Nancy Sammons,Catherine |
| Essential
reading for all who want to live comfortably in our ever widening diverse
world. |
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Exploring the Speech Language Connection |
Paul, Rhea |
| This
volume investigates the various connections between the earliest human sounds
and language development. |
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Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome |
Bruni,Maryanne |
| Guide
to understanding and developing fine motor skills in children. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Kids With Celiac Disease |
Korn, Donna |
| A family guide to raising happy, healthy,
gluten-free children |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The New Language of Toys |
Schwartz,SuePhD. |
| Teaching
communication skills to children with special needs. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Psychobiology of Down Syndrome |
Nadel,Lynn |
| Research on the neurobiological and cognitive
features of Down Syndrome in 1987. |
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Signs For Me |
Bahan,Ben, Dannie, Joe |
| Multidimensional
sign language vocabulary for pre-school and elementary school children. |
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Since Owen |
Callanan,Charles |
| A
parent to paretn guide for care of the disabled child. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Understanding Down Syndrome |
Cunningham,Cliff |
| An
accepted introductory work for professionals as well as new parents. |
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You, Your Child, and "Special" Education |
Cutler,Coyne Barbara |
| A
guide to making the system work. |
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| The Young Person With Down Syndrome |
Pueschel,Siegfried |
| Practical
strategies to help ease the transition process from adolescence to adulthood. |
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Magazine
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UpBeat |
NDSS |
| A magazine for and by people with down syndrome |
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Manuals
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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 |
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Breaking Ground |
Schaffner,C.Beth, Buswell,Barbara |
| Ten families buidling opportunities through
integration. |
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Guide To Understanding Supports and Services |
Parent to Parent of NYS. |
| Facilitator's Guide |
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Making Plans |
NDSS |
| A
financial guide for people with Down syndrome and their family. |
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My Friend David |
Edwards,Jean Dawson,David |
| A
source book about Down syndrome and a personal story about friendship. |
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Open Possibilities |
National Down Syndrome Congress |
| 34th
Annual Convention, July 21-23, 2006, Atlanta Georgia |
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Show Me the Possibilities |
National Down Syndrome Congress |
| Kansas
City Missouri- August 2007 |
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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. |
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Planning For the Future |
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council |
Facilitator's Guide |
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DVD's
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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. |
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Video
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Graduating Peter (X2) VHS |
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Language and Reading Development: Birth to 3 Years
VHS |
www.loveandlearning.com |
Opening Doors of Tomorrow Today VHS |
Gafney,Karen |
A Promising Future Together VHS |
NDSS |
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Audio
Tape
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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 |
