Books for Parents


Books for Parents

 
Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the top ten 
characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with 
autism. Ellen's personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a 
contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create a guide for 
all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum.

10 Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

 
 
This brief guide, written by the leading experts in special education law, 
outlines the history of IDEA; the major purposes of the 2004 Law; specific 
definitions to terms in the 2004 Amendment; and a discussion of IDEA's 
principles: IEPs, learning disabilities, transition, over-identification, 
early intervening services, and discipline.

Explanation of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as Amended in 2004

 
 
A reference tool for those involved with developmental disabilities. 
Contains 3,500 disorders, theories, medications, interventions, and cross-
references. Provides illustrations, tables, and charts to supplement the 
expanded information.

Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology

 
 
Communication and Language Intervention Series

Enhancing Everyday Communication for Children With Disabilities

 
 



 
 
Teaching Communication Skills to Children With Special Needs, a Guide for 
Parents and Teachers

The New Language of Toys

 
 
Improving communication skills.

Early Communication Skills for Children With Down Syndrome

 
 
Children with Down syndrome master basic gross motor skills-everything from 
rolling over to running-just as their peers do, but may need additional 
help. This guide illustrates more than 100 activities for parents and 
professionals to practice with children from birth through age six. 
Checklists allow readers to plan and track a child's progress.

Gross Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome

 
 
This book in a comprehensive source of information on a range of issues 
affecting the lives of persons with Down syndrome.

A Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome : Toward a Brighter Future

 
 
Featuring procedures for accomplishing tasks and activities, and explanation 
of limitations and when to address the, this helpful guide includes topics 
from worksheets to improving writing skills, to a list of appropriate toys, 
both to buy and to find at home.

Fine Motor Skills for Children With Down Syndrome

 
 
This book contains numerous helpful photographs that illustrate the 
exercises, with suggestions of how to incorporate the use of toys to 
interest the children

Teaching Motor Skills to Children With Cerebral Palsy