books about: disabilities

books about: disabilities

books:

Disabilities

A Framework for Understanding Poverty

Ruby K. Payne

aha Process, Inc., 2005

Ruby Payne is amazing!
This book is a quick, easy read and should be a requirement for all! You will gain an appreciation for all economic/social classes and learn more about yourself. As a teacher, this book brought clarity to situations in the past and will guide my behavior in the ...

Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD

Daniel G. Amen

Berkley Trade, 2002

A fantastic resource for ADHD
For any parent struggling with their child's ADD or ADHD, this book is a Godsend. It takes great pains to differentiate between the six types of this disorder and then provides concrete steps to help you develop a game plan to deal with your child's particular issues. ...

Rules (Apple Signature)

Cynthia Lord

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2008

Rules warmed my heart and simply made me tear up at even the most common things
I was shocked to see that anyone didn't like this book, to each his/her own. I think this book does a remarkable job at putting those akward feelings about a "different" person in your life into words. Catherine's brother is autistic and she loves him, feels ...

1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Veronica Zysk, Ellen Notbohm

Future Horizons, 2004

Wonderful book!
Of all the books I've purchased on the subject of Autism, this one is by far the best one. I was so tired of all the clinical, academic, despairing accounts of ASD in other books, that I stopped reading any material on Autism altogether. But, this book is ...

Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder

Edward M. Md Hallowell, John J. Md Ratey

Ballantine Books, 2005

A MUST read for ADHDers!
I am a 23 year old adult living with ADHD. In a nutshell, if you are someone who has questions about ADHD, or you are someone who was diagnosed but never given any information, this book is a must read. Even for those knowledgable about their disorder, this book is a ...

Rex: A Mother, Her Autistic Child, and the Music that Transformed Their Lives

Cathleen Lewis

Thomas Nelson, 2008

inspirational story of hope and determination
Cathleen Lewis tells a truly remarkable story of motherly love coupled with faith and steely determination. This well-written book is a page turner, you simply can't put it down as you travel with her through the depths of the challenges and the highs of the victories ...

A Dog Named Christmas

Greg Kincaid

Doubleday, 2008

The great antidote to the 2008 economy!
An inspiring feel-good story that comes to us just when we most need it. This book transports the reader into country life and shows the amazing wisdom and heart of a special needs child. An act of love spreads cheer and a family and town are wiser for it. This is ...

Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)

John Steinbeck

Penguin, 2002

One of the classics of literature
This is the first book by Steinbeck that I ever read and like many other people, it was required reading in my language arts class. It was so moving that some of the girls in the class were crying at the end. George and Lennie are two workers that move from job to ...

The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet

Pamela Compart, Dana Laake

Fair Winds Press, 2006

The BEST of the kid friendly GFCF cookbooks!
I have bought 5 different GF/CF books in the last two months for my child who is on the "spectrum". It is not easy to switch to a new diet especially when you have a fussy/picky eater. This book has proven to be the best book that I've bought. The recipes are ...

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Tony Attwood

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008

Intro to Asperger's
As, a teacher, I was afraid that the proliferation of titles dealing with Asperger's Syndrome was the "flavour of the month", but Tony Attwood gives a full and detailed explanation of the origins of the research and why we are only just hearing about this syndrome. The ...

I Am Potential: Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams

Patrick Henry Hughes

Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2008

Inspirational and Loving Life Story!
If you saw the Hughes family on the ABC TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" this past February (2008) you may have wondered who they were and why they where chosen. The bigger story is however much deeper and more loving and certainly one that is most ...

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit ...

Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo

Scribner, 2006

Outstanding Book!
This book was given to me a s a gift from my ex-wife as a gift when I got re-married. She said it would help me keep this one, and she was right! I've sonce re-purchased the book many times to help friends with adult A.D.D. learn to survive and turn this ...

Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Integration Issues

Lindsey Biel, Nancy Peske

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005

The best I have read...
With my son's recent diagnosis of sensory problems, I have really been accumulating a library of books on the subject. This books is BY FAR my favorite... I am only half-way through it and have already dog-eared half of the pages I have read. It is packed with ...

What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD (What-to-Do Guides for Kids)

Dawn Huebner

Magination Press, 2007

When your brain gets stuck
This is a great book to help younger kids understand and take control of their OCD. It has been very helpful to several of my younger clients (10 and under).

Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family

Jude Welton

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003

Great educational tool
My 8 year old Asperger daughter related to the boy in the book. She claimed, "He does some of the same things I do." I've shared the book with friends, family, school students and personnel. A quick easy way to educate those not familiar with Asperger's. ...