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Even in this age when so much information is right at our googling fingertips, books on parenting special needs and on the experience of people with disabilities are still an important tool for parents of kids with special needs, and an important pile on the nightstand. If you're on the lookout right now for a book that will get you through a current crisis, or just browsing for new ideas and strategies, we've set up some virtual shelves to help you find the help you're seeking. Below are links to book-review roundup posts from this blog on all sorts of special needs topics, most of them by Lorna d'Entremont of Special Needs Book Review. They're listed in order by date published, and we'll keep adding new ones to the top. Click on the title, photo, or "read more" to go to the post and read some reviews, or click on the title of the book to go right to Amazon to add it to your collection. Happy reading!

Books on Child Development, Autistic Teens and Young Adults, and Autism and the Extended Family

Intro: “Raising children is difficult. Parents are often overwhelmed and insecure. ... What do families raising children with autism need? First, each family with an autistic child needs professional guidance. Secondly, each family also needs an extended family to support them. ... Parents of tweens and teens with autism are always looking for information on how to help their growing child transition to high school and then to life after high school.” Read more Books included:

• Nobody Ever Told Me (or My Mother) That! Everything From Bottles and Breathing to Healthy Speech Development by Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP
• The Aspie Teen’s Survival Guide: Candid Advice for Teens, Tweens, and Parents, From a Young Man With Asperger’s Syndrome by J. D. Kraus
• The Aspie College, Work, and Travel Survival Guide by J. D. Kraus
• Autism and the Extended Family: A Guide for Those Outside the Immediate Family Who Know and Love Someone With Autism by Raun Melmed, MD, and Maria Wheeler, MEd

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: May 24, 2017

Books on Autism, Behavior Solutions, Positive School Experience, and Disability Awareness

Intro: “The advice and information in these books helps caregivers do everything they can to make sure their child arrives at school ready, willing, and available for learning. You will also find practical parenting tips that are immediately doable and well within your control, and greater insight into the disability experience.” Read more Books included:

• Autism Parenting: Practical Strategies for a Positive School Experience by Connie Hammer
• A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools (2nd Edition) by Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD
• Seeing Beyond the Surface: A Book of Short Stories and Poems by Joanna Swank and various contributors
• Behavior Solutions for the Home and Community: See a Behavior, Look It Up! by Beth Aune, OTR/L

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: April 21, 2017

Books for Helping a Child With Special Needs Be Prepared for School and Life

Intro: “If you are searching for parenting or teaching advice to enhance your child’s success in school and life in general, reach out for these self-help books. Most have immediately doable tips. In most situations, caregivers do not need to spend money on equipment or hours of therapy to see positive changes in the children in their care.” Read more Books included:

• Self-Reg: How To Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage With Life by Dr. Stuart Shanker
• From Flapping to Function: A Parent’s Guide to Autism and Hand Skills by Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L
• Self-Regulation in Everyday Life: A How-to Guide for Parents by Heather MacKenzie, PhD
• Teaching a Child With Special Needs at Home and at School: Strategies and Tools That Really Work! by Judith B. Munday, MA, MEd
• Reach For Me: The Story of My Son Connor by Michael A. Boylan

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: February 16, 2017

A Reading List for Parents of Kids With Down Syndrome and Other Special Needs

Intro: “I’m here to share with you my favorite resources for parents of kids with Down syndrome. Much off this list would be good for any parent of any kid with special needs, and some for family members or friends. There are a few places to go for additional information and community. And there are, simply, some good reads on this list that anyone might enjoy.” Read more Books included:

• Life as We Know It: A Father, a Family, and an Exceptional Child by Michael Berube
• My Friend Isabelle by Eliza Woloson
• Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford Larson
• Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon
• Entwined: Sisters and Secrets in the Silent World of Artist Judith Scott by Joyce Wallace Scott

Roundup by: Amy Silverman | Date: January 18, 2017

Books for Those Supporting Individuals With Autism and Sensory Issues

Intro: “These five books are valuable resources for a wide range of people who support individuals with autism or other special needs. Family members, respite providers, babysitters, adapted physical education specialists, therapists, residential staff, and others are among those who will find them helpful.” Read more Books included:

• The Special Needs School Survival Guide: Handbook for Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and More! by Cara Koscinski MOT OTR/L
• Sensory Yoga for Kids: Therapeutic Movement for Children of All Abilities by Britt Collins, MS, OTR/L; illustrated by Carly Jo Hougen
• The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up: Coping With Sensory Processing Disorder in the Adolescent and Young Adult Years by Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA
• Until the Last Light Leaves by Tony Gloeggler
• Developing Leisure Time Skills for People With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition by Colleen Nyberg, Mary Lou Klagge, and Phyllis Coyne

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: December 5, 2016

Parenting Books on Autism, Special Needs, and the Importance of Play

Intro: “It is often said that knowledge is power. These wonderful resources will arm you with the parenting strategies you need to understand and support your child during all phases of life.” Read more Books included:

• Play to Grow! Over 200 Games Designed to Help Your Special Child Develop Fundamental Social Skills (Revised 2nd Edition) by Tali F. Berman and Abby Rappaport
• The Loving Push: How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults by Debra Moore, PhD and Temple Grandin, PhD
• Tears of My Angel: A Memoir of Love, Hope, and Lost Dreams by Benedetta Lino
• Sensory Strategies: Practical Ways to Help Children and Young People With Autism Learn and Achieve by Corinna Laurie, OTR/L
• Parenting With Science: Behavior Analysis Saves Mom’s Sanity by Leanne Page, MEd, BCBA

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: November 3, 2016

Great Books to Read If You Have a Sibling With Special Needs

Intro: “Some siblings have a hard time coping with some of the challenges and emotions that come along with having a special needs brother or sister. But people who grow up with a special needs sibling are often equipped with amazing qualities like patience, kindness, empathy for others, and loyalty, all amazing traits for anyone to have. So if you have a sibling with special needs, please feel free to browse the list below, and find a book that can help you to better understand your special sibling.” Read more Books included:

• Oh Brother! Growing Up With a Special Needs Sibling by Natalie Hale
• Views From Our Shoes: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister With Special Needs edited by Donald Meyer
• Living With a Brother or Sister With Special Needs by Donald Meyer and Patricia Vadasy
• Being the Other One: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister Who Has Special Needs by Kate Strohm
• The Sibling Slam Book: What It’s Really Like To Have a Brother or Sister With Special Needs edited by Don Meyer
• The Other Kid: A Draw It Out Guidebook for Kids Dealing With A Special Needs Sibling by Lorraine Donlon
• Special Siblings: Growing Up With Someone With a Disability, Revised Edition by Mary McHugh
• Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children With Special Needs, Disability, or Serious Illness by Annette Hames and Monica McCaffrey
• The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities edited by Don Meyer and Emily Holl
• Just Because by Rebecca Elliott

Roundup by: Kendall Rayburn | Date: August 4, 2016

Engaging Special Needs Books for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists

Intro: “Educational, engaging, informative, and insightful are only a few of the adjectives I could use to describe the five books I introduce in this post. Three of the books have autism as their main theme; however, each of those books will be beneficial not only to parents of a child with autism but to everyone. Knowledge about the characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum will foster understanding and acceptance.” Read more Books included:

• That’s My DJ: A Family With an Autistic Child by Cindy and Michael Mayhew
• On Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child With Learning Disabilities and ADHD: A Family Guide by Anne Ford and John-Richard Thompson
• Learning to Dance in the Rain: A Year of Weathering the Storm With an Autistic Child by Melanie L. Bennett
• YouCue Feelings: Using Online Videos for Social Learning by Anna Vagin, PhD
• A Lifetime of Laughing and Loving With Autism: New and Revisited Stories That Will Warm and Inspire You compiled by R. Wayne Gilpin

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: February 1, 2016

Books on Autism That Bring Hope, Practical Help, and Happier Days

Intro: “The following books have strategies for families raising a child with autism. Some have information for the general public so they can learn about autism and be more understanding and compassionate toward autistic individuals and their caregivers; others are for the professionals who work with those on the autism spectrum. As a parent, you will feel empowered; as a teacher, you will have greater insight into the needs of the child and their families.” Read more Books included:

• Dealing With Autism—How I Successfully Raised My Child and How You Can Too by Randa Habelrih
• Different Drummer: One Man’s Music and Its Impact on ADD, Anxiety, and Autism by Jeff Strong
• Living Autism Day-by-Day: Daily Reflections and Strategies to Give You Hope and Courage by Pamela Bryson-Weaver
• Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP with Tom Fields-Meyer
• I am AspienWoman: Unique Characteristics, Traits, Gifts of Adult Females on Autism Spectrum by Tania A. Marshall, MSc

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: December 16, 2015

Books About Anxiety for Families With Special Needs

Intro: “Fortunately, there are well-established best practices to help children overcome anxiety and phobias. But they all require effort and patience from adults. Here are six books that can help families understand and overcome child anxiety.” Read more Books included:

• Anxiety-Free Kids by Bonnie Zucker
• Generation Stressed: Play-Based Tools To Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety by Michele Kambolis
• What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner
• The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids by Lawrence Shapiro and Robin Sprague
• When I Feel Afraid by Cheri Meiners
• I Used to Be Afraid by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Roundup by: Karen Wang | Date: October 28, 2015

Helpful Books for Caregivers of Individuals With Special Needs

Intro: “Many individuals with Down syndrome and autism grow up to live independent lives with varying degrees of support and accommodations. The six books below are very helpful if the individuals you work with need to have accommodations, modifications, and support at home, at school or in the community.” Read more Books included:

• Down Syndrome Parenting 101: Must-Have Advice for Making Your Life Easier by Natalie Hale
• Try Reading Again: How to Motivate and Teach Older Beginners, Age 10 and Up by DeAnna Horstmeier, PhD
• Autism Interventions—Exploring the Spectrum of Autism, 2nd Edition by Carolyn Murray-Slutsky, MS OTR, C/NDT, and Betty Paris, PT, MEd, C/NDT
• The Everything Parent’s Guide to Special Education by Amanda Morin
• Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration by Paula Aquilla BSc. OT, Ellen Yack BSc MEd OT, and Shirley Sutton BSc OT
• Healthy Relationships: Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities by Diana Loiewski, PsyD, Tarane Sondoozi, MEd, and Renee Tompkins, SLP

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: October 22, 2015

Great Books About Disabilities for Grown-Ups

Intro: “Most of these books dwell on themes such as self-awareness, transformation, and the value of human relationships. Here are ten fiction and nonfiction titles for adults that can give the reader a new perspective on ability and disability.” Read more Books included:

• Know the Night by Maria Mutch
• Criptionary: Disability Humor and Satire by Maria Palacios
• The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving: A Novel by Jonathan Evison
• Thicker Than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People With Disabilities edited by Don Meyer
• Laughing at My Nightmare by Shane Burcaw
• Beauty Is a Verb edited by Jennifer Bartlett, Sheila Black and Michael Northen
• Staring Back: The Disability Experience From the Inside Out edited by Kenny Fries
• Swan Mothers by Natalia Erehnah
• Braided Cord by Liz Kulp
• The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon

Roundup by: Karen Wang | Date: July 20, 2015

Books With Encouragement and Support for Mental Health Issues and Wellness

Intro: “These books are written for all families, friends, educators, or the individuals themselves who are looking for advice about the steps to take when mental illness is taking all they have … zest for life, relationships, friendships, career, and a happy childhood and school years.” Read more Books included:

• Defying Mental Illness 2014 Edition: Finding Recovery With Community Resources and Family Support by Paul Komarek and Andrea Schroer
• The Behavior Code Companion: Strategies, Tools, and Interventions for Supporting Students With Anxiety-Related or Oppositional Behaviors by Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA
• Chasing Hope: Navigating the World of the Special Needs Child by Christine Walker
• Overcoming Anxiety and Depression on the Autism Spectrum: A Self-Help Guide Using CBT by Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD
• Better Days: A Mental Health Recovery Workbook by Craig Lewis, certified peer specialist

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: May 15, 2015

Autism Books for Parents, Healthcare Professionals, and Educators

Intro: “When families are faced with a diagnosis of autism, many are overwhelmed by new terms and treatment options. It is difficult for them to know who to believe, to know what to try or how to proceed. The following four books on autism will help to educate parents, healthcare providers, educators, and other professionals to ensure the best developmental outcome for the children under their care.” Read more Books included:

• The Parent’s Guide to the Medical World of Autism:  A Physician Explains Diagnosis, Medications, and Treatments by Edward Aull, MD
• The Don’t Freak Out Guide to Parenting Kids With Asperger’s by Sharon Fuentes and Neil McNerney
• Autism: What Does It Mean to Me? A Workbook Explaining Self Awareness and Life Lessons to the Child or Youth With High Functioning Autism or Asperger’s by Catherine Faherty
• The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger’s, Revised and Expanded 3rd Edition by Dr.Temple Grandin

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: April 7, 2015

Special Needs Books They Wished They Had Years Ago

Intro: “Parents will find advice how to manage the day-to-day issues, how to navigate the healthcare system, the education system, and the insurance systems. Most of all they will find hope knowing they have a resource that will guide them to find support and services. They will find strength knowing others travelled this route and that they can also.” Read more Books included:

• You Are My Son: A Mother’s Journey on Raising an Autistic Child by Patricia DeGeyter
• Living With Juvenile Arthritis: A Parent’s Guide by Kimberly Poston Miller
• Finding Matthew: A Child With Brain Damage, a Young Man With Mental Illness, a Son and Brother With Extraordinary Spirit by Donna Kirk

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: March 19, 2015

Special Needs Parenting Books to Inspire and Guide You

Intro: “Once you have read a very good book, you know its message will stay with you forever. When you see it on your shelf, its content tumbles through your mind, and you relive the hours you got lost reading it. The following books on parenting children with special needs are all written by parents who have the gift of writing about their parenting journey so you will never forget it, and it will make you navigate better and appreciate your parenting journey that much more.” Read more Books included:

• Unthinkable: A Mother’s Tragedy, Terror, and Triumph Through a Child’s Traumatic Brain Injury by Dixie Fremont-Smith Coskie
• Autism in the Family: Caring and Coping Together by Robert Naseef PhD
• Uncommon Beauty—Crisis Parenting  From Day One by Margaret Meder

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: February 6, 2015

Parenting Books on Special Education You Need To Read

Intro: “Most parents raising children with special needs will be able to relate to, and appreciate, the four parenting books I recommend this month. I have included a paragraph on each author, as often the author bio helps a reader decide if their work or life experiences prepared them to write a book that shines a light on their own preoccupations. Each book is written by authors who are also raising a child or children with special needs.” Read more Books included:

• Seth’s Story: My Journey of Raising a Child With Special Needs by Jennifer Fitzhugh MEd
• Parents Have the Power to Make Special Education Work: An Insider Guide by Judith Canty Graves and Carson Graves
• The Everything Parent’s Guide to Special Education: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Your Child With Special Needs by Amanda Morin
• We Said, They Said: 50 Things Parents and Teachers of Students With Autism Want Each Other to Know by Cassie Zupke

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: October 7, 2014

Books That Can Teach New Parents About Child Development

Intro: “The five books I recommend this month are great for parents, caretakers, and educators working with infants to children aged ten. These resources were written by autism specialists, and occupational therapists who are experts in their field.” Read more Books included:

• From Rattles to Writing: Parent’s Guide to Hand Skills by Barbara A. Smith, OTR/L
• In-Sync Activity Cards: 50 Simple, New Activities to Help Children Develop, Learn, and Grow by Joye Newman and Carol Kranowitz
• Play to Grow! Over 200 Games Designed to Help Your Special Child Develop Fundamental Social Skills by Tali Field Berman and Abby Rappaport
• Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers by Diana A. Henry, MS, OTR/L, Maureen Kane-Wineland, Ph.D., OT/L, and Susan Swindeman, OTR/L
• Your Child’s Motor Development Story: Understanding and Enhancing Development From Birth to Their First Sport by Jill Howlett Mays MS, OTR/L

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: June 23, 2014

Autism Books to Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month

Intro: “Most of these books are for parents raising a child on the autism spectrum but they are also wonderful for teachers, friends, and family members to also learn about the challenges these families face and the strategies that can be used to make their children’s lives better.” Read more Books included:

• The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend To Someone With Autism by Ellen Sabin, illustrations by Kerren Barbas
• Asperger’s on the Job: Must-Have Advice for People With Asperger’s or High Functioning Autism and Their Employers, Educators, and Advocates by Rudy Somone
• Challenging the Myths of Autism: Unlock New Possibilities and Hope by Jonathan Alderson
• Asperger’s in Pink: Pearls of Wisdom From Inside the Bubble of Raising a Child With Asperger’s by Julie Clark
• The Aspie Teen’s Survival Guide: Candid Advice for Teens, Tweens, and Parents, From a Young Man With Asperger’s Syndrome by J. D. Kraus

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: April 4, 2014

Picky Eating Problems? Books to Make Every Bite Count

Intro: “The strategies found in the books below will help with sensory issues regarding food textures, food temperatures, the look of food, the smell of food and more. These books will give you the tips that will ‘make every bite count’!” Read more Books included:

• The Pocket Occupational Therapist for Families of Children With Special Needs by Cara Koscinski
• Special Diets for Special Kids, Volumes 1 and 2 Combined by Lisa Lewis, PhD
• Happy Mealtimes With Happy Kids: How to Teach Your Child About the Joy of Food by Melanie Potock , MA, CCC-SLP
• The Survival Guide for Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Parents by Elizabeth Verdick and Elizabeth Reeve, MD

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: March 10, 2014

ADD/ADHD Books You Should Read

Intro: “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Diagnosing ADHD can be tough and once a diagnosis is discovered, the next steps are crucial.” Read more Books included:

• Cory Stories: A Kid’s Book About Living With ADHD by Jeanne R Kraus
• The Survival Guide for Kids With ADD or ADHD by John F. Taylor, PhD
• 50 Activities and Games for Kids With ADHD by Patrica O. Quinn, MD, and Judith M. Stern, MA, illustrated by Kate Sternberg
• The ADHD Workbook for Kids: Helping Children Gain Self-Confidence, Social Skills, and Self-Control (Instant Help) by Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD
• My Brother’s a World-Class Pain: A Sibling’s Guide to ADHD-Hyperactivity by Michael Gordon, PhD
• Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents by Russell A. Barkley
• Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential by Peg Dawson, EdD, and Richard Guare, PhD
• Putting on the Brakes by Patricia O. Quinn, MD, and Judith M. Stern, MA
• ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life by Judith Kolberg and Kathleen Nadeau, PhD
• More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults With ADHD by Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA
• ADHD in Children: An Essential Guide for Parents by Wells Emery
• Parenting Children With ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach (APA Lifetools) by Vincent J. Monastra, PhD
• Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping With Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward M. Hallowell, MD, and John J. Ratey, MD
• The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps by Melissa Orlov
• Your Life Can Be Better, Using Strategies for Adult ADD/ADHD by Douglas A. Puryear, MD

Roundup by: Lauren Lewis | Date: February 3, 2014

Awesome Autism Books for Parents, Families, and Educators

Intro: “The books I have chosen are first-person accounts about autism and are a source of strength. Parents of a child newly diagnosed with autism can find answers to their many questions. Family members and friends will understand what these families are going through. Educators will be better prepared to work with their growing numbers of students with autism.” Read more Books included:

• Look at My Eyes: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism and PDD-NOS by Melanie and Seth Fowler
• What I Wish I’d Known About Raising a Child With Autism: A Mom and a Psychologist Offer Heartfelt Guidance for the First Five Years by Bobbi Sheahan and Kathy DeOrnellas, PhD
• Crazy Love: A Traumedy About Life With Autism by Sharie Walter
• Autism in the Family: Caring and Coping Together by Robert Naseef PhD
• We Said, They Said: 50 Things Parents and Teachers of Students With Autism Want Each Other to Know by Cassie Zupke

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: January 3, 2014

Books That Can Help Children Understand Their Tourette Syndrome

Intro: “The following are [two] resources about Tourette syndrome. Brynn’s Bizarre Behavior is a children’s book for a child with TS or for classmates or friends to know more about what a child with TS is going through. Nix Your Tics! is for tweens or teens with TS and it is written by Dr. Duncan McKinlay, the psychologist with Tourette himself.” Read more Books included:

• Brynn’s Bizarre Behavior: A Look at 8 Year Old Brynn’s Life With Tourette Syndrome by Danica Surette
• Nix Your Tics! Eliminate Unwanted Tic Symptoms; A How-To Guide for Young People by Dr. Duncan McKinlay

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: June 7, 2013

Adult’s and Children’s Books for Mental Health Awareness Month

Intro: “The good news about all this is that mental illnesses can be treated; therefore, if you or someone you care for has a mental illness, there is hope. Recovery is possible. Resources are available. The following are books I recommend for parents, educators, community workers, or for individuals who are looking to improve their own mental health.” Read more Books included:

• Gardening for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs: Engaging With Nature to Combat Anxiety, Promote Sensory Integration, and Build Social Skills by Natasha Etherington
• Defying Mental Illness 2013 Edition: Finding Recovery With Community Resources and Family Support by Paul Komarek and Andrea Schroer
• Please Explain “Anxiety” to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents by Laurie Zelinger, PhD, and Jordan Zelinger
• Sam Feels Better Now! An Interactive Story for Children by Jill Osborne, EDS, LPC

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: May 3, 2013

Top Autism Books for Parents and Educators

Intro: “Parenting or teaching a child with autism spectrum disorder is both challenging and rewarding. The adults in the lives of children with autism have to organize their home or classroom environment to make it a pleasant place where these kids can thrive.” Read more Books included:

• Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew: Updated and Expanded Edition by Ellen Notbohm
• 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching & Raising Children With Autism or Asperger’s: Expanded 2nd Edition by Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk
• The Child With Autism at Home and in the Community: Over 600 Must-Have Tips for Making Home Life and Outings Easier for Everyone by Kathy Labosh and LaNita Miller
• Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom: A Handy Reference Guide That Explains Behaviors Associated With Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Other Special Needs by Beth Aune, OTR/L, Beth Burt, and Peter Gennaro
• Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism edited by Shannon Des Roches Rosa, Jennifer Byde Myers, Liz Ditz, Emily Willingham, and Carol Greenburg

Roundup by: Lorna d'Entremont | Date: April 5, 2013

Books for Teaching Your Special Needs Child Social Skills

Intro: “One of the most well known ways of teaching social skills is through reading social stories. Social stories help children with special needs understand what is considered appropriate interactions and what is not. Here are seven social story books books that than can help teach a child important social skills.” Read more Books included:

• The New Social Story Book by Carol Gray
• My Social Stories Book by Carol Gray, illustrated by Sean McAndrew
• The Social Skills Picture Book by Jed Baker
• Autism and PDD Primary Social Skills Lessons by Pam Britton Reese and Nena C. Challenner
• A Very Simple Guide to Writing Effective Social Stories by A. A. Mahmood
• 100 Stories of Social and Safety Awareness by Makota Shibutani
• Now I Get It—Social Stories by Natural Learning Concepts, illustrated by Peter Orr

Roundup by: Tzvi Schectman | Date: February 18, 2013

Special Needs Novels That Will Touch Your Heart

Intro: “Looking for some great special needs books? Have you tried going to your local library or gone online and been overwhelmed with the thousands of books written on the subject? We try and make your life a bit easier.” Read more Books included:

• The Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry
• House Rules by Jodi Picoult
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
• The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards
• The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
• Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem
• Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult
• Up High in the Trees by Kiara Brinkman
• Deafening by Frances Itani
• Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
• Skull Session by Daniel Hecht
• Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Roundup by: Mingy Dworcan | Date: September 14, 2011

Amazing Special Needs Stories You Need to Read!

Intro: “Looking for some great special needs books? Have you tried going to your local library or gone online and been overwhelmed with the thousands of books written on the subject? We try and make your life a bit easier.” Read more Books included:

• Laughing Allegra: The Inspiring Story of a Mother’s Struggle and Triumph Raising a Daughter With Learning Disabilities by Anne Ford
• Look Me in the Eye: My Life With Asperger’s by John Elder Robison
• Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel Tammet
• Riding the Bus With My Sister: A True Life Journey by Rachel Simon
• Rex: A Mother, Her Autistic Child, and the Music That Transformed Their Lives by Cathleen Lewis
• Now I See the Moon: A Mother, a Son, a Miracle by Elaine Hall
• Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism by Temple Grandin
• Someone Like Me: An Unlikely Story of Challenge and Triumph Over Cerebral Palsy by John W. Quinn
• A Regular Guy: Growing Up With Autism by Laura Shumaker
• Double Take: A Memoir by Kevin Michael Connolly
• The Best Kind of Different: Our Family’s Journey With Asperger’s Syndrome by Shonda Schilling
• All I Can Handle: I’m No Mother Teresa: A Life Raising Three Daughters With Autism by Kim Stagliano

Roundup by: Mingy Dworcan | Date: August 16, 2011