Books for Parents and Families of Children with Special Needs

Must-Have References

Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology, Third Edition
By Pasquale J. Accardo & Barbara Y. Whitman, with Jennifer A. Accardo, Joann N. Bodurtha, Anne Farrell, Toni Goelz, Jill Morrow-Gorton, Gale B. Rice, & Ginger Smith

The Special Needs Planning Guide
How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child's Life
By John W. Nadworny & Cynthia R. Haddad

When Your Child Has a Disability
The Complete Sourcebook of Daily and Medical Care, Second Edition
Edited by Mark L. Batshaw

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Parenting Children with Special Needs

NEW! Optimistic Parenting
Hope and Help for You and Your Challenging Child
By V. Mark Durand

A Is for "All Aboard!"
by Paula Kluth & Victoria Kluth

Autism and the New Law
Resources for Treatment, Hope for a Cure
Produced by Grace M. Hanlon

Breaking Bread, Nourishing Connections
People with and without Disabilities Together at Mealtime
By Karin Melberg Schwier & Erin Schwier Stewart

Dr. Thompson's Straight Talk on Autism
By Travis Thompson

Early Interactions
Parent-Professional Perspectives in Early Intervention
By Deborah Chen & M. Diane Klein

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A Guide for Families and Communities
By Ann Streissguth

Freedom from Meltdowns
Dr. Thompson's Solutions for Children with Autism
By Travis Thompson, Ph.D.

Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities
A Guide for Service Providers, Families, and Congregations
By Erik W. Carter

Making Sense of Autism
By Travis Thompson

Melanie, Bird with a Broken Wing
A Mother's Story
By Beth Harry

Parenting with Positive Behavior Support
A Practical Guide to Resolving Your Child's Difficult Behavior
By Meme Hieneman, Karen Childs, & Jane Sergay

A Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome
Toward a Brighter Future, Second Edition
By Siegfried M. Pueschel, with invited contributors

Passport to Friendship
Facilitating Peer Play for Children with ASD
By Behavioral Intervention Association

Pedro's Whale
By Paula Kluth & Patrick Schwarz

Retarded Isn't Stupid, Mom! Revised Edition
By Sandra Z. Kaufman

Sleep Better!
A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs
By V. Mark Durand

Special Children, Challenged Parents
The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child with a Disability
By Robert A. Naseef

Steps to Independence
Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs, Fourth Edition
By Bruce L. Baker & Alan J. Brightman, with Jan B. Blacher, Louis J. Heifetz, Stephen P. Hinshaw, & Diane M. Murphy

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Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Brothers & Sisters
A Special Part of Exceptional Families, Third Edition
By Peggy A. Gallagher, Thomas H. Powell, & Cheryl A. Rhodes

Sibshops
Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs, Revised Edition
By Don Meyer & Patricia Vadasy

Supporting Siblings and Their Families During Intensive Baby Care
By Linda Rector

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School and Special Education

NEW! You, Your Child, and "Special" Education
A Guide to Dealing with the System, Revised Edition
By Barbara Coyne Cutler, with Sue Pratt

Accessible IEPs for All [DVD]
Gathering the Experts Around the Table
By Juliana Fabrocini, Matt Adler, & Laura San Giacomo

Believe in My Child with Special Needs
Helping Children Achieve Their Potential in School
By Mary A. Falvey

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Adolescent and Adult Issues

Combating Violence and Abuse of People with Disabilities
A Call to Action
By Nancy M. Fitzsimons

Embracing the Monster
Overcoming the Challenges of Hidden Disabilities
By Veronica Crawford. Foreword and commentary by Larry B. Silver

The Facts of Life...and More
Sexuality and Intimacy for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Edited by Leslie Walker-Hirsch

Promoting Health Care Transitions for Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities
By Cecily L. Betz & Wendy M. Nehring

Recovering from Depression
A Workbook for Teens, Revised Edition
By Mary Ellen Copeland and Stuart Copans

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