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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 WolosonRosemary: 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: I
nside 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
