Books for Parents and Families of Children with Special Needs

Must-Have References

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

		Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology, Second Edition By Pasquale J. Accardo & Barbara Y. Whitman, with Shirley K. Behr, Anne Farrell, Ellen Magenis, & Jill Morrow-Gorton

		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

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

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

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

		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

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

		Everybody's Different Understanding and Changing Our Reactions to Disabilities By Nancy B. Miller & Catherine C. Sammons

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

		Making Sense of Autism By Travis Thompson

		Nobody's Perfect Living and Growing with Children Who Have Special Needs By Nancy B. Miller, with "The Moms": Susie Burmester, Diane G. Callahan, Janet Dieterle, & Stephanie Niedermeyer

		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

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

		Sexuality Your Sons and Daughters with Intellectual Disabilities By Karin Melberg Schwier & Dave Hingsburger

		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

		Successfully Parenting Your Baby with Special Needs Early Intervention for Ages Birth to Three Produced by Grace M. Hanlon
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Siblings of Children with Special Needs

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

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

		Special Siblings Growing Up with Someone with a Disability, Revised Edition By Mary McHugh

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

		NEW! 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

		Me, Too! A 6-Booklet Series on the Transition to Preschool Series edited by Marci J. Hanson & Paula Beckman

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Adolescent and Adult Issues

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

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

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

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

		See What We Say Situational Vocabulary for Adults Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication By Barbara M. Collier

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