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| Child Development
|
Adventures
in Wonderland
Margaret L. Harris.
1994 |
An
Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention
Diane
Bricker. 1992 |
Assistive
Technology-Universe of Opportunities: A comprehensive guide
to obtaining assistive technology for children in Colorado
Randy
Chapman, Esq. 1999 |
Becoming
Partners with Children
James
D. MacDonald. 1989
From Play to Conversation |
Communication
Skills in Children with Down Syndrome. A Guide For Parents
Libby
Kumin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. 1994
Kumin emphasizes the role of the family in supporting the child with Down syndrome
and the importance of collaboration in achieving communication goals. |
Don't
Accept Me As I Am. Helping "Retarded" People to Excel
Reuven Feuerstine. 1988
Describes the steps of mediated learning. |
Down
Syndrome - Growing and Learning
Siegfried M. Pueschel. 1978 |
Early
Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide
for Parents and Professionals
Libby Kumin. 2003 |
Early
Intervention for Infants and Children with Handicaps
Odom Samuel. 1988
Research oriented, not therapy based. |
Early
Services for Children with Special Needs
Alfred Healy, et al. 1989 |
Fine
Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome
Maryanne Burni. 1998
A guide for parents and professionals. |
Gross
Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome
Patricia Winders, P.T. 1997
A guide for parents and professionals of young children with Down syndrome. |
Growing
Up Proud
James and Sally Lindeman. 1988
A parent's guide to the psychological care of children with disabilities. |
Help
at Home. Hawaii Early Learning Profile
1988
Activity sheet for parents, from the child's point of view. |
Help
for Special Preschoolers Ages 3-6
Activities binder. |
It's
My Body
Lory Freeman. 1982
A book to teach young children how to resist uncomfortable touch. |
Let's-Play-to-Grow
Joseph Kennedy Jr. Foundation
Manual for parents. |
Loving
and Learning
Joe and Susan Kotlinski. 1989
A new approach to developing vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension & reading
skills. How to make & use special books & audio tapes. |
Meeting
the Challenge of Disability or Chronic Illness
Lori A. Goldfarb, et al. 1986
Ideas, suggestions, practical help and exercises for the whole family for coping
with stress. |
One
Miracle at a Time
Guide for Parents of Disabled Children
Irving Dickman. 1985 |
Parent-Professional
Partnerships in Developmental Disabilities Services
James A. Mulick,
et al. 1983 |
Reaching
Out: Achieving Community
Involvement with Developmentally Disabled Children
M. Kay Blackard, et al. 1982
This book expresses the author's belief in the rights of children with developmental
disabilities. Offers a practical approach to improving attitudes. |
Ready,
Set, Go, Talk to Me
DeAnna Horstmeier. 1978
Individualized programs for use in therapy, home and classroom. |
Recipes
for Fun
Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation
Play activities and games for young children with disabilities & their families. |
Russ
and the Apple Tree Surprise
Janet E. Rickert, 1999
Russ longs for a swing set in his backyard instead of an apple tree, but Russ
soon discovers the apple tree has an extra surprise for him. |
Sensory
Integration and the Child
Jean Ayres. 1987
Sensory integration is the organization of sensation for use. Good reference. |
Signing
Exact English
Gurlie Gustafson. 1980
Over 1,000 words in sign. |
Skill-streaming
the Elementary School Child
Ellen McGinnis. 1984
A guide for teaching social skills. |
Special
Kids Make Special Friends
Debra Shalom. 1995
A book designed to educate young children about Down syndrome. Children from
a preschool are shown learning and playing. |
Suzy
Prudden's Exercise Program For Young Children 4 Weeks to 4
Years
Step-by-step exercises for parents & child, with a special
section on baby massage. |
Teach
Your Baby
Dr. Genevieve Painter. 1979
A complete tested program of simple daily activities for infants and small children,
designed to develop learning abilities to the fullest potential. |
Teaching
the Infant with Down Syndrome
Marci J. Hanson. 1987. 2nd Edition
An excellent step-by-step guide for teaching the infant up to three years. |
Teaching
Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents & Teachers
Patricia Oelwein, M.Ed. 1995
This guide presents a nationally recognized reading program for children with
Down syndrome that effectively meets each child's unique learning needs and style. |
Teaching
Social Skills to Children
Gwendolyn Carthedge. 1986 |
The
Baby Exercise Book
Dr. Janine Levy. 1975
For the first 15 months. |
The
Language of Toys:
Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs
Sue Schwartz & Joan Miller. 1987
Shows how parents can use toys and other play activities to aid their child's
development. |
The
New Language of Toys:
Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs
Sue Schwartz & Joan Miller. 1996
Shows how parents can use toys and other play activities to aid their child's
development. |
The
Wonder of Growing: The First Three Years of Life
Dr. Esther P. Edwards. 1971
A parent guide to early learning |
Time
To Begin
Valentine Dmitriev, Ph.D. 1982
A practical manual for guiding the development of children with DS from infancy
to two years. |
We
Can Do It
Laura Dwight. 1992
Depicts different children with disabilities going about their lives. |
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to Top |
| Discipline |
| Gentle
Teaching
John McGee. 1987
Creative responses to behavior.
|
Keys
to Parenting A Child with Down Syndrome
Marlene Targ Brill. 1993 |
Loving
Your Child is Not Enough
Nancy Samalin. 1987
Positive discipline that works, with collaboration from Marta Jablow. |
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to Top |
| Emotional/Personal |
A
Special Kind of Hero
Chris Burke. 1991
The star of "Life Goes On" tells his story. |
A
Difference in the Family
Helen Featherstone. 1980
A mother's account. |
After
the Tears
Robin Simons. 1987
Denver parents talk about their emotions while raising a child with a disability. |
Another
Season
Gene Stalling. 1997
A coach’s story of raising an exceptional child. |
Angel
Unaware
Dale Evans Rogers. 1963
About her daughter with DS. |
Before
and After Zachariah
Fern Kupfer. 1982
Family discusses having a child with brain damage. |
Bittersweet
Baby
Jolie Kanat. 1987
A mother's straight-from-the-heart message to any parent with a child who has
a disability. |
Bringing
up a Mentally Handicapped Child
Liz Thompson. 1986
A story from England about mental retardation. |
Bus
Girl
Gretchen Josephson . 1997
Poetry |
Cara.
Growing with a Retarded Child
Martha Jablow. 1982
Cara's mother gives a first-hand account of her development from birth to age
7. Cara has DS. |
Celebrating
and Caring for your Baby with Special Needs
Diane Craver. 2004
Uplifting tips and advice to help you through the early months of this stressful
time. |
Children
of Dreams, Children of Hope
Veras Raymundo. 1985
Discusses Doman technique. |
Circle
of Friends
Robert Perske. 1987
A book about how people with disabilities and their friends enrich the lives
of one another. |
Count
Us In-Growing Up With Down Syndrome
Jason Kingsley, et al. 1994
Two young adults share their inner-most thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams,
their lifelong friendship and their experiences of growing up with Down syndrome. |
Couples
with Intellectual Disabilities Talk about Living and Loving
Karin Melberg Schwier. 1994 |
Differences
in Common: Straight Talk on Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome,
and Your Life
Marilyn Trainer. 1991
Trainer, mother of a young adult with Down Syndrome and activist for the rights
of the disabled, writes with perception and eloquence on the many issues which
families of children with Down Syndrome must face: public attitudes, family adjustment,
education, mainstreaming, adolescence, and independence. |
Don't
Stop the Music
Robert Perske. 1986
An action-packed adventure story showing how persons with handicaps can contribute
positively to the community. |
Down
is Up for Aaron Eagle. A Mother's Spiritual Journey with Down
Syndrome
Vicki Noble. 1990 and 1993
A mother tells how she was lucky enough to become the mother of a very special
boy. |
Elizabeth
Joy
Caroline Philps. 1984
The intimate, moving story of a Down’s baby, of how pain became joy, how
handicap became a special kind of blessing. |
Eric’s
Gift
Kimberly Thompson. 1998 |
Expecting
Adam
Martha Beck. 1999
A true story of birth, rebirth and everyday magic. |
For
the Love of Matthew
Janice Credit Houska. 2002
Growing up with Down Syndrome. |
From
The Heart - On Being the Mother of a Child with Special Needs
Edited by Jayne Marsh. 1995
This book provides a vivid portrait of what mothers find most important and most
difficult in raising a child with special needs. |
From
the Heart
Ventura County DSA. 1984
A collection of writings about their children who have Down syndrome, by friends
and loved ones. |
From
the Heart II
Ventura County DSA. 1986
A second collection of writings. |
Hope
for the Families. New Directions for Parents of Persons with
Retardation
Robert Perske. 1981
A book about being the parent of a child with a disability. |
Honor
Thy Son
Lou Shaw. 1994
A riveting suspense novel, with a father and son with DS as the main characters.
Because the father was unable to come to terms with the fact that his son was
born with DS, they have not seen each other since his birth. Written by Lou Shaw,
who is the award-winning writer of Quincy, McCloud, Columbo & Maude, and
also the parent of a teenager with Down syndrome. |
Jewel
Bret Lott. 1991
Jewel Hilburn, the strong-willed narrator of this haunting novel set in rural
Mississippi, lavishes the parental love she never received upon her own child,
who is afflicted with Down's syndrome. |
Journey
Through Grief
Elizabeth Farnsworth. 1987
A mother's account of the grief & anguish over the loss of the expected child,
the bonding & love which grew, and the child's subsequent illness and death.
Her journey through grief leads to profound personal growth and renewed purpose. |
Karina
Has Down Syndrome
Cheryl Rogers, et al. 1998
One family's account of the early years with a child who has special needs |
Life
As We Know It
Michael Berube. 1996
A father's story and philosophy of having a child with Down syndrome. |
Love
For Always
Grother (Poetry) |
Melmark.
The Home that Love Built
Mildred Krentel. 1988
The story of one family and the impact of Down syndrome. |
My
Friend, Isabelle
Eliza Woloson. 2003
My Friend Isabelle encourages us to think about why friendships are special and
how our differences can make the world more interesting. |
Nobody's
Perfect. Living & Growing with Children Who Have Special
Needs
Nancy Miller. 1994
Story of four families (no children with Down syndrome) and their feelings. |
On
Becoming a Special Parent
Marcia Routhburg. 1986
A mini-support group in a book. |
The
Prince and the Pauper
Mark Twain. 1992 |
Quotations
to Cheer You Up When the World is Getting You Down
Allen Klein. 1991
750
witty quotations. Features humorous words from the famous and infamous
including Charlie Chaplin, Dr. Seuss, Bill Cosby, John Cleese, George
Burns, et al. Black and white drawings throughout. |
Radiance
Descending
Paula Fox. 1997
A novel about a boy struggling to ignore his brother who has Down's syndrome. |
Retarded
Isn't Stupid, Mom
Sandra Kaufman. 1999
At 2 she was labeled MR; at 22 she was living on her own. (not Down syndrome) |
Riding
the Bus with My Sister: A True Life Journey
Rachel Simon. 2002 |
Show
Me No Mercy
Robert Perske. 1984
A fast-paced story of a father and son who overcome almost impossible obstacles
to be reunited. Their struggle is the story of a remarkable courage which touches
the lives of an entire community. The son has DS. |
Some
Just Clap Their Hands
Margaret Mantle. 1985
A personal story about raising a daughter with mental retardation. |
Special
Angel -An Introduction to Down Syndrome
Lynn and Michael Nolen. 1991 |
Special
Children. Special Parents.
T. Murphy. 1981
Personal issues about raising children with disabilities. |
Special
Parent, Special Child
Tom Sullivan. 1995
Sullivan interviewed hundreds of families and chose to relate the stories of
six whose struggles and victories are representative. Tom, himself, is blind. |
The
ARC Family Diaries
Judy Elbaum and Loyne Rasch
A collection of stories, poems, photographs, drawings, and tributes straight
from the heart. |
The
Celebration Family
Diane Nelson. 1983
A story about a family who adopted many children with disabilities. |
The
Experience of Handicap
David Thomas. 1982
A collection of autobiographical writing by people with disabilities. |
The
Kristin Book
Robert Nichols. 1987
One Colorado Father's story of his daughter with Down syndrome. |
The
Mouse, the Monster and Me - Assertiveness for Young People
Pat Palmer, Ed.D. 1977 |
The
Rubberband Syndrome
1986
Family life with a child with a disability. |
The
Winning Family - Increasing Self-Esteem in Your Children and
Yourself
Dr. Louise Hart. 1987 |
Uncommon
Fathers - Reflections on Raising a Child with a Disability
Edited by Donald J. Meyer. 1995
Nineteen fathers have taken an honest look at this deeply emotional subject,
offering a seldom-heard perspective on raising a child with special needs. |
Welcome
to the Great Mysterious
Lorna Landvik. 2002
A flamboyant Broadway actress helps out her sister by caring for her nephew-a
Down syndrome teenager-for a month. |
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| Financial
Planning |
| Alternatives
L. Mark Russell. 1983
A family guide to legal and financial planning.
|
How
To Provide For Their Future
ARC. 1984 |
Planning
for the Disabled Child
Wernz. 1984 |
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to Top |
| Health
and Medicine |
| A.D.A.
Pamphlet - Legislative Series |
An
Easy Guide to Loving Carefully
Lyn McKee, Winifred Kempton, Lynne Stiggall-Muccigrosso, 2001
This
is a book about the sexual parts of women's and men's bodies, sexual
health, and sexual feelings. It also tells us how to prevent unplanned
pregnancies and about sexually transmitted deseases (STD's). |
Beyond
the Big Talk
Debra W. Haffner, M.P.H. 2001
Every parent’s guide to raising sexually healthy teens – from middle
school to high school and beyond. |
Beyond
the Birds and the Bees
Beverly Engel, M.A., M.F.C.C.
Fostering your child’s healthy sexual development in today’s world. |
Beyond
the Birds and the Bees
Gregory K. Popcak, MSW,LCSW. 2001
How can you have "the talk" so that your kids will listen? All it takes is a
little RESPECT. |
Biomedical
Concerns in Persons with Down Syndrome
Edited by Siegfried & Jeanette Pueschel. 1992
 Also
available in Spanish
The main focus of this book is to provide a basic description of various organ
systems and their underlying pathology. Also focuses on specific issues such
as phenotype, growth and life expectancy. |
Biomédico
Concierne en Personas con el síndrome de Down
Redactado por Siegfried and Jeanette Pueschel. 1992
El foco principal de este libro deberá proporcionar una descripción
básica de varios sistemas de órgano y su patología fundamental.
Enfoque también en asuntos específicos tales como el fenotipo,
el crecimiento y la esperanza de vida. |
Caregiver
Handbook
Denver Regional Council of Governments.
A local guide for caregivers of older adults in the Denver region. |
Children
with Handicaps
Mark Botshaw, MD, et al. 1986
A medical primer. |
Denver
Child Health Passport
4th edition. 1994 |
Developmental
Disabilities and Alzheimer’s Disease . . . What You Should
Know
The Arc. 1995 |
Down
Syndrome - Advances in Medical Care
Ira Lott. 1992
Detailed descriptions for physicians. |
Feed
Me, I'm Yours
Vicky Lansky. 1977 |
From
Diapers to Dating – New Second Edition
Debra W. Haffner. 1999
A parent’s guide to raising sexually healthy children – from infancy
to high school. |
Heart
Disease in Persons with Down Syndrome
Bruno Marino, et al. 1996
A well-rounded, comprehensive view of heart disease in Down syndrome. |
Infant
Massage for Developmentally Delayed Babies
UCPC |
It's
Perfectly Normal
Robie H. Harris. 1994
Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health
Explains the physical, psychological, emotional and social changes that occur
during puberty - and the implications of these changes. |
Just
Between Us. A social-sexual guide for parents & professionals
Jean Edwards. 1988 |
Kids
with Celiac Desease
Danna Korn. 2001
A family guide to raising happy, healthy, gluten-free children. |
Lessons
in Grief & Death
Linda Van Dyke. 2003
Supporting people with developmental disabilities in the healing process. |
Medical & Surgical
Care for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents
Edited by: D. C. Van Dyke, et al. 1995
Provides detailed, easy-to-understand information on a wide range of medical
conditions and treatments. Also covered is medical decision making, preventative
care, anesthesia concerns and alternative therapies. |
Medical
Treatment of Down Syndrome and Genetic Diseases
Henry Turkel, M.A., M.D. & Ilse Nusbaum, M.A. 1985 |
Meeting
the Challenge of Disabilities or Chronic Illness
Lori A. Goldfarb, et al. 1986
Ideas, suggestions, practical help and exercises for the whole family
for coping with stress. |
Mental
Retardation and Grief Following a Death Loss
Charlene Luchterhand. 1998 |
More
Education Integration
The G. Allan Rocher Inst. 1987 |
My
Body is Private
Linda Walvoord Girard
A mother-child conversation introduces the topic of sexual abuse and ways to
keeps one's body private. |
Nutrition
Source Book
National Dairy Council. 1972 |
Preparation
for Breastfeeding
Donna & Roger Evy. 1975 |
Sexuality
Schwier & Hingsburger |
Sexuality
and People with Intellectual Disability
Lydia Fegan, Anne Rauch, Wendy McCarthy. 1993
A direct resource for working with children or adults. Gives practical suggestions
on issues related to sexuality. |
Stress
and the Healthy Family
Dolores Curran. 1985
How healthy families handle the ten most common stresses. |
The
Care & Keeping of You
Valorie Lee Schaefer. 1998
The body book for girls. |
The
Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook
Joan E. Guthrie Medlen. 2002
A guide to promoting healthy lifestyles. |
The
Right Touch
Sandy Kleven, LCSW. 1997
A read-aloud story to help prevent child sexual abuse. |
The
Tentative Pregnancy
Barbara Rothman. 1987
A book about prenatal diagnosis and the future of motherhood. Excellent. |
Toilet
Training in Less Than a Day
Azrin, et al. 1974 |
The
Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
LaLeche League. 1981 |
What’s
the Big Secret?
Laurie Krasny Brown, Ed. D., Marc Brown
Talking about sex with girls and boys. |
Yoga
for the Special Child
Sonia Sumar. 1996 |
| You
Can Breastfeed Your Baby
Dorothy Patricia Brewster. 1979
|
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to Top |
| Parents
and Siblings |
A
Parents Guide to Down Syndrome
Siegfried
M. Pueschel. 1990
A comprehensive source of information on a range of issues affecting the lives
of persons with Down syndrome. |
Babies
with Down Syndrome. A New Parents Guide
Woodbine House. 1986 |
Babies
with Down Syndrome. A New Parents Guide (2nd edition)
An excellent guide for new parents. This book is provided to all
new parents by Mile High Down Syndrome Association. |
Brothers,
Sisters, & Special Needs
Debra Lobato. 1990
Information and activities for helping young siblings of children with chronic
illness and developmental disabilities. High reading level. |
Brothers
and Sisters. A Special Part of Exceptional Families
Thomas Powell. 1985
Discussion of relationships between persons with disabilities and their siblings. |
Choosing
Naia
Mitchell Zuckoff. 2002
A family's journey. |
Disability
and the Family. A Guide to Decisions for Adulthood
H. Rutherford Turnbull. 1989
Answers questions concerning the future needs of individuals with a disability. |
Down
Right Delicious
Down Syndrome Partnership of Tarrant County Texas. 1998
Collection of Recipes |
Down
Syndrome - A Promising Future Together
Terry J. Hassold, et al. 1999 |
Down
Syndrome – A Resource Handbook
Carol Tingey. 1988 |
Down
Syndrome - Birth to Adulthood, Giving Families an EDGE
John Rynders & Margaret Horrobin. 1996
An up-to-date book covering a child's birth through adulthood. |
Down
Syndrome - The Facts
Mark Selikowitz. 1997 |
Emotional
Intelligence
Daniel Goleman. 1995
Why it can matter more than IQ. |
Everybody
Counts!
Michael J. Ward, et al. 1979
The Council for Exceptional Children
A Workshop Manual to Increase Awareness of Handicapped People |
Implementing
the Americans with Disabilities Act
Gostin & Boyer. 1993 |
It
Isn't Fair! Siblings of Children with Handicaps
Stanley Klein and Maxwell Schleifer. 1993 |
Let’s
Talk About Down Syndrome
Melanie Apel Gordon. 1999 |
Living
with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs
Donald Meyer and Patricia Vadasy. 1996
A great book for siblings. |
New
Perspectives on Down Syndrome
Siegfried M. Pueschel. 1987 |
Our
Special Child: A Guide to Successful Parenting of Disabled
Children
Bette M. Ross. 1984 |
Parent's
Guide to Down Syndrome - Toward A Brighter Future
Siegfried Pueschel, MD. 1990
Easy-to-read resource gives a thorough overview of DS. |
The
Disabled and Their Parents. A Counseling Challenge
Leo Buscaglia. 1983
Urges parents and counselors to develop the innate potential of each special
child. |
The
Young Person with Down Syndrome. Transition from Adolescence
to Adulthood
Siegfried Pueschel, M.D. 1988
Respected professionals, advocates, and parents speak directly and describe innovative
programs and practical strategies to ease transition from adolescence to adulthood. |
To
a Different Drumbeat
P. Clarke, 1989
Practical guide to parenting children with special needs. |
To
Give An Edge
John Rynders. 1974 and 1985
A guide for parents. This was the book that we gave parents when we first began
back in the 80's. |
Understanding
Down Syndrome - An Introduction for Parents
Cliff Cunningham. 1986
A basic book written with warmth on Down syndrome for parents. |
Understanding
Mental Retardation
Zigler & Hodapp. 1986
Research based book. |
Unequal
Justice?
Robert Perske. 1991
What can happen when persons with retardation or other developmental disabilities
encounter the criminal justice system. |
| US
Understanding Siblings |
Veronica’s
First Year
Jean Rheingrover. 1996 |
Down
Syndrome: Visions for the 21st Century
William I. Cohen, et al. 2002
A comprehensive collection of articles representing a wide range of disciplines
for families, medical staff, educators, and researchers. |
Your
Down Syndrome Child
Eunice McClurg. 1986
Guide written for parents. |
You
Will Dream New Dreams
Stanley D. Klein, et al. 2001
Inspiring personal stories by parents of children with disabilities. |
| Working
With Parents
Dolores Curran. 1989
Dolores Curran’s Guide to Successful Parent Groups
|
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to Top |
| School
and Education |
Achieving
the Complete School Strategies for Effective Mainstreaming
Douglas Biklen. 1985
This book clearly examines the principles and strategies for use in achieving
successful mainstreaming. |
Aim
to Fight Low Expectations of Down's Syndrome Children
J. Lucille Poor. 1978 |
Beyond
Separate Education. Quality Education for All
Lipsky and Gartner. 1989
Textbook |
Breaking
Ground. Families Building Opportunities Through Integration
Beth Schaffner & Barb Buswell. 1989
This book contains the stories of 10 families who have begun the journey toward
full school and community inclusion for their children. |
Building
Integration with the IEP
Barbara Buswell. 1989 |
Chances
and Choices. Making Integration Work
Deborah Fallwood. 1990 |
Classroom
Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome
Libby Kumin. 2001
A guide for parents and teachers. |
Community-Based
Curriculum
Mary Falvey. 1989
Textbook. |
Connecting
Students
Schaffner and Buswell. 1992
A guide to thoughtful friendships for educators and families. |
Cooking
Made Easy
Eileen Laird. 1996
Large type, easy instructions. |
Deciding
What to Teach and How to Teach it: Connecting Students Through
Curriculum and Instruction
Elizabeth Castagnera, et al. 1998 |
Discover
the Possibilities - A Curriculum for Teaching Parents About
Integration
PEAK Parent Center. 1988 |
Down
Syndrome - Living and Learning in the Community
Edited by Lynn Nadel & Donna Rosenthal. 1994
An overview of the latest medical advances, commentaries by young adults with
Down syndrome who describe in their own words their feelings and accomplishments. |
Educating
All Students in the Mainstream of Regular Education
Stainback and Stainback. 1989 |
Effectiveness
of Early Special Ed for Handicapped Children
Brian McNulty. 1982 |
First
Steps To Discovery - A Parent Guide to Colorado’s Early
Childhood Services Under Parts C & B of the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act
The Legal Center. 1993 and 1999 |
First
Steps To Discovery - Colorado's Early Intervention Entitlements
for Infants, Toddlers,and Preschoolers
The Legal Center. 1993 and 1996 |
Friendships
and Community Connections Between People With and
Without Developmental Disabilities
Angela Amada. 1993
Textbook |
Handbook
for Teaching Low Functioning Children
Marion Jewett, et al. 1974 |
Handbook
of Rights to Special Education in Colorado: A Guide for Parents
The Legal Center. 1996 |
How
to Get Services by Being Assertive
Family Resource Center. 1993 |
How
to Write An I.E.P.
John Arena. 1989
An easy-to-read guide for parents, special educators and administrators to assist
them in writing an Individualized Education Program. |
Improving
the Communication of People with Down Syndrome
Miller, Leddy & Leavitt. 1999
A great resource for speech language pathologists who serve students with Down
Syndrome. Explains old theories about Down Syndrome, and introduces new research
findings in an easy-to-read format. It covers speech intelligibility and language
comprehension and production patterns. |
Inclusion – 450
Strategies for Success
Peggy A. Hammeken. 1995
A practical guide for all educators who teach students with disabilities. Tips
for setting up an inclusion program, strategies for modifying curriculum and
practical forms. |
Inclusion – A
Practical Guide for Parents
Moore. 1996
Tools to enhance your child’s success in learning. |
Integration
Strategies for Students with Handicaps
Gaylord-Ross. 1989
A textbook that provides practical information about persons with disabilities. |
Kids
With Special Needs
Veronica Getskow, et al. 1996
Information and activities to promote awareness and understanding. |
Making
it Happen
Michael L. Wehmeyer, et al. 1998
Student involvement in education planning, decision making and instruction. |
Making
School Inclusion Work
Katie Blenk, et al. 1995
A guide to everyday practices. |
My
Friend,David
Jean Edwards. 1983
A resource book about DS and a personal story about friendship. |
My
Word Book
Marilyn Dale, M.S. 2002
Words and tools for writing and spelling. |
Negotiating
the Educational Maze
ARC of Adams County, 1992 |
Negotiating
the Special Education Maze
Winifred Anderson, et al. 1997 |
New
Life in the Neighborhood
Robert Perske. 1980
How persons with disabilities can help make a good community better. |
Opening
Doors: Strategies for Including All Students in Regular Education
Beth Schaffner & Barb Buswell. 1991
A book with practical strategies for including all students in regular school
classes and activities. |
Promoting
Successful Mainstreaming: Reasonable Classroom Accommodations
for Learning Disabled Students
Montgomery County Public Schools |
Private
Zone
Frances Dayee. 1982
A book teaching children sexual assault prevention tools. |
Read
to me: Raising Kids Who Love to Read
Bernice E. Cullinan. 1992 |
School
Age children with Special Needs
Dale Fink. 1988 |
Special
Education Law with Cases
Joseph R. Boyle, et al. 2001 |
Speech
and Language
Bruce L. Baker, et al. 1978 |
Strategies
for Teaching Students with Mild to Severe Mental Retardation
Robert Gable. 1993
Textbook. |
Steps
to Independence-Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special
Needs
Bruce Baker, et al. 1997. 3rd Edition
Skills training guide for parents and teachers of children with special needs. |
Support
Networks for Inclusive Schooling
Stainback and Stainback. 1990
Outlines a broad range of strategies for how to implement inclusive schooling. |
Teaching
Math to People with Down syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners
DeAnna Horstmeier, Ph.D. 2004 |
Teaching
Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents & Teachers
Patricia Oelwein, M.Ed. 1995
This guide presents a nationally recognized reading program for children with
Down syndrome that effectively meets each child's unique learning needs and style. |
Teaching
Self Determination
Michael L. Wehmeyer, et al. 1998 |
Teaching
Your Down’s Syndrome Infant
Marci J. Hanson. 1977 |
The
Future of Children with Disabilities is in Your Hands
The Legal Center. 1988
Handbook of Rights to Special Ed in Colorado. |
The
New Handbook for Special Education Rights
Randy Chapman, Esq. 3rd edition. 2000 |
Unlocking
Doors
Pacer Center. 1982
A guide to effective communication. |
What's
the Difference? Teaching Positive Attitudes Toward People with
Disabilities
Ellen Barnes, et al. 1978 |
What’s
Wrong with Timmy
Also
available in Spanish
Maria Shriver. 2001 |
Winners
All: A Call for Inclusive Schools
Report of the NASBE Study Group on Special Education. 1992 |
Winning
Ways: Creating Inclusive Schools, Classrooms and Communities
National Association of State Boards of Education. 1995
Extensive report designed to assist educators, administrators and policy makers
in answering crucial questions about the successful creation and implementation
of inclusive classrooms. |
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| Children's
Reading |
ABC
for You and Me
Meg Girnis. 2000
ABC book with pictures of children with Down syndrome |
All
Kinds of Friends, Even Green!
Ellen B. Senisi. 2002 |
Andy
Finds A Turtle
Nan Holcomb. 1987
A story of a child with cerebral palsy who learns what a turtle is. |
Anna
Joins In
Katrin Arnold. 1982
About a little girl with cystic fibrosis. |
Be
Good to Eddie Lee
Virginia Fleming. 1993
Christy's brother, who has Down syndrome, teaches her about the wonderful differences
between people. |
Becca
and Sue Makes Two
Sandra Haines. 1995
A beautifully illustrated book (in the Golden book format) about 6-year-old Becca
who realizes that different people do things in different ways when she meets
Sue, who has Down syndrome. For young readers. |
Bethy
and the Mouse
Donald Blakely. 1984
Poem-style book about a little girl with Down syndrome and her brother who also
has a disability. |
Big
Brother Dustin
Alden R. Carter. 1997
Dustin, a young boy with Down syndrome, is excited when he learns that his mother
is going to have a baby. He attends a class for new siblings, helps prepare the
baby's room, and visits the baby in the hospital. The last few pages are a scrapbook
featuring photos of Dustin and the new baby. |
Charlsie's
Chuckle
Clara Berkush. 1992
Fictional story about a little boy with Down syndrome. |
Chris,
Our Brother
Siegfried Pueschel, MD. 1986
An introduction for children about Down syndrome. |
Danny
and the Merry-Go-Round
Virginia Lucia. 1984
About a boy who has cerebral palsy. |
First
Comes Love
Jennifer
Davis. 2001
All About The Birds And Bees - And Alligators, Possums, And People, Too.
For parents who want a vehicle for exploring this topic with their children. |
For
Those Who Live
Kathy LaTour. 1983
Helping children cope with the death of a brother or sister. |
Friends
in the Park
Rochelle Bunnett. 1992
Golden-book style for children. |
How
About a Hug
Nan Holcomb. 1987
This book is about a little girl with Down syndrome. It is written especially
for the very young child. |
I
Can, Can You?
Marjorie W. Pitzer. 2004
A board book with color photos of children and variations on "I can, can you?" The
youngsters are all actively engaged: feeding themselves, playing with blocks,
swimming, etc. |
Keith
Edward's Different Day
Karin Melbery Schwier. 1988
A young boy learns that differences are okay. |
Kids
Explore the Gifts of Children with Special Needs
Westridge Young Writers. 1993
This book is a sensitive and thought-provoking look at the gifts of children
with special needs as seen by their peers. They tell the stories of 10 individuals.
One chapter is on a teenager who lives in Littleton, Colorado. |
Making
Room For Unle Joe
Ada B. Litchfield. 1984
When the institution closes Joe goes to live with family. |
My
Brother, Matthew
Mary Thompson. 1992
Child's book about a brother born with Down syndrome. |
My
Sister Annie
Bill Dodds. 1993
Charlie is ready to graduate from elementary school. He sees how the child-like
behavior of 13-year-old Annie interferes. The story is how he comes to terms
with a sibling who is "different" makes a tender, humorous story. |
My
Sister is Special
Larry Jansen. 1984
For children, about a sister with Down syndrome. |
Our
Brother has Down Syndrome
Shelley Cabro. 1985
Child's introduction to DS. |
Stevie
Has His Heart Repaired
1979 |
The
Haunted Apartment Mystery
Eilaine Pageler, 1994 |
Thumbs
Up, Rico
Maria Testa. 1994
A three-chapter story narrated by a young boy with Down syndrome. |
Tom
and Ricky Mystery Series
Bob Wright
- Chocolate
Machine
- Flying
Wheel
- Gold
Coin Robbery
- Man
From Australia
- Motorcycle
Race
- Mummy’s
Crown
- Red
Hot Rod
- Secret
Staircase
- Siamese
Turtle
- Silver
Buckle
- Thief
in the Brown Van
- Tree
House
- Voice
in the Night
|
Views
from Our Shoes: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister With Special
Needs
Donald J. Meyer. 1997
A collection of 45 brief essays by children and young adults who have a sibling
with special needs, ranging from mental retardation through a number of rare
syndromes. The writings are arranged in chronological order, from that of a 4
year old to an 18 year old. |
We’ll
Paint the Octopus Red
Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen. 1998
A touching story that introduces the idea to children that
there are some people who have different needs and talents. Includes a section
on common questions and answers about Down syndrome asked by children. |
We're
All Friends
Karen Schwier.
Pamphlet. |
What
Happened When Grandma Died
Peggy Baker. 1984
For children to read after the death of a grandparent. |
Where's
Chimpy?
Berniece Rabe. 1988
A story about a little girl with Down syndrome, and her father reviewing
her day's
activities in their search for her stuffed monkey.
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| Los
Libros en Español |
Bebes
con Síndrome De Down
Guía
para Padres Nuevos. 1997, 1998 |
Biomédico
Concierne en Personas con el síndrome de Down
Redactado por Siegfried and Jeanette Pueschel. 1992
El foco principal de este libro deberá proporcionar una descripción
básica de varios sistemas de órgano y su patología fundamental.
Enfoque también en asuntos específicos tales como el fenotipo,
el crecimiento y la esperanza de vida. |
Mi
Cuerpo es MIO
Lory
Freeman, et al. 1985
Un libro para enseñar a los niños pequeños como resistir el contacto incomodo. |
Proceso
Hacia La Vida Adulta De Las Personas Con Síndrome
de Down
Fundació Catalina Síndrome
de Down
Orientaciones para padres y educadores
|
Que
le Pasa a Timmy?
Maria
Shriver, 2001 |
Síndrome
de Down - Aspectos médicos y psicopedagógicos
Masson. 1996 |
Síndrome
De Down
S.M. La Reina. 1995 |
Síndrome
de Down, Hacia un Futuro Major
Siegfried M. Pueschel. 1991
Guía para los padres |
Síndrome
de Down -
Problemática Biomédica
Pueschel/Pueschel, 1994 |
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