Special Needs category: 986 books
Complete IEP Guide, The
How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2017
Put the law on your child's side
Federal law guarantees every child a free, appropriate education, and the goal of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is to assure that every child with special needs receives what the law promises. But if you have a special ed child, you know that your...
by Christi Caldwell
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2014
The following journey was never intended for publication. It was written from a mother, to her unborn child. The words detailed her struggle through infertility and the joy of finally being pregnant. A stunning revelation at her son's birth opened a world of both fear and discovery. This is the...
REASONS AND REMEDIES
Dyslexia, Autism, Speech and language difficulties, Behavioural problems, Stammering, Tics, Dyspraxia, Convulsions, Mental illness, ADHD
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2014
REASONS AND REMEDIES is a highly readable, ground-breaking approach to children’s difficulties. It is based on the consistent clinical findings and revelations of an experienced Speech and Language Therapist / Pathologist and takes the reader on a journey of discovery.
It is a book written...
by Kate Brueck
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2015
Do you want your church to be a place of belonging? Do you want your church to be Irresistible? An Irresistible Church is an authentic community built on the hope of Christ that compels people affected by disability to fully belong. Start with Hello was written with the goal of introducing your church...
by Barbara Huntress Tresness
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2016
What happens when you search for hope?Beyond a Charmed Life, A Mother’s Unconditional Love is an inspirational memoir about a mother’s love for her special needs son with heartfelt stories and a triumphant spirit of overcoming insurmountable challenges. From caretaker to advocate role, author...
Does My Child Need Help?
A Guide to Educational Assessments and Interventions
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2014
Are you worried about your child’s learning ability or behaviour? Do you suspect they may have a problem like dyslexia or AD/HD? Your child’s teacher may have recommended they be assessed by an educational psychologist, but what does this entail? Written by a practising educational psychologist...
Fun with Messy Play
Ideas and Activities for Children with Special Needs
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Funny smells, sticky hands and squishy textures are all part of the way in which children develop sensory awareness. Fun with Messy Play is an exciting activity book that heightens the sensory perception of children with special needs through the imaginative use of everyday `messy' materials like baked...
Family-Centered Early Intervention
Supporting Infants and Toddlers in Natural Environments
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2015
Aligned with DEC recommended practices and CEC standards!
A must for future early interventionists, this introductory text prepares professionals to support infants and toddlers with special needs and their families—and address the OSEP child outcomes so critical to a program's success. Focusing...
by Angela Saunders
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2013
Have you been told that your child has autism? If so, you are not alone. The most recent statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2013 indicate that 1 in every 88 children are on the spectrum. This number is up from 1 in 150 children in the year 2000. While the cause...
Reach for Me
The Story of My Son Connor
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2016
Parents and related caregivers of children with special needs have been handed lifelong challenges that test their very fabric as people. Continuous stress, worry and anxiety can be the norm throughout their lives. It’s hard to relax. Imagine that—not being able to relax or take a break. Every...
Gifts from a Porcupine
Parenting a child with Special Needs
Language: English
Release Date: May 13, 2013
Gifts from a Porcupine traces the struggles and successes resulting from the family’s adoption of a young child from Bogota, Columbia. Discovery of multiple disabilities seriously challenged the family --- particularly, the author as both parent and professional educator. The book, therefore, is divided...
by Craig Johnson, Samantha Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2019
In You Are Extraordinary, Craig and Samantha Johnson use fun rhymes and colorful pictures to celebrate kids who have unique challenges and gifts. Every page in this book focuses on a different ability or diverse circumstance, such as autism, different ethnicities, unique sizes and body types, physical...
Living with Autism
Sammie's Story
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2010
This book was written to try to show the evolution of methods of teaching autistic children. When we lived in Michigan in 1971, the special education teachers were aware of autism and already had programs for their special needs. When we moved to California, we found the special education teachers...
AD/HD SUCCESS!
Solutions for Boosting Self-Esteem / The Diary Method for Ages 7-17
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Give Kids the Power of Positive Reinforcement In AD/HD SUCCESS! Solutions for Boosting Self-Esteem, AD/HD expert Kerin Bellak-Adams presents a unique and practical method for working with children and adolescents who need to overcome some of the challenges that are frequently encountered in those...