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The Rights of People with Mental Disabilities: The Authoritative ACLU Guide to the Rights of People with Mental Illness and Mental Retardation
Robert M. Levy Leonard S. Rubenstein |
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The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth
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"...an ideal reference for the parent of a child
challenged with autism, ADD, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy,
language& speech problems, or other disorders" |
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Hope for the Families: New Directions for Parents of Persons with Retardation or Other Disabilities
Robert Perske Martha Perske (Illustrator) |
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The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child
Attorney Lawrence M. Siegel Marcia Stewart (Editor) |
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Our Labeled Children:
What Every Parent Needs to Know about Learning Disabilities
~Annotation~"...examines the problems of diagnosing
and teaching children with learning disabilities and
points to clear strategies for improving our systems
to help children with all manners of learning problems."
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Life beyond the Classroom: Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities
~From the Publisher~Life Beyond the Classroom offers professionals and students indispensable information and effective strategies for ensuring successful, supported transitions.
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Our Brother Has Down's Syndrome: An Introduction for Children
This book "is a brief photo-story for young children. Told in the words of two sisters, aged approximately nine and eleven, the book describes the life of their small handicapped brother, Jai. Nineteen colour photographs illustrate the short text. . . . Preschool to grade two."
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Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Teach your child to read by following this step-by-step guide, which is based on a nationally known reading program developed by the author, a pioneer in the field of teaching reading to children with Down syndrome. The lessons are fun, rewarding and easily customized to meet the unique interests and learning style of every child.
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Raising a Child Who Has a Physical Disability
Offers positive, comforting and practical advice on every aspect of loving and living with a physically disabled child. Examines the emotional, social, educational, recreational and medical factors involved in raising a disabled child from toddler to adult. Contains specific steps for strengthening the family unit while acknowledging and dealing with the special concerns and problems of siblings. Details selecting the best health care providers along with identifying and acquiring specialized equipment. Provides invaluable pointers from families living with physically disabled children
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Children with Visual Impairments: A Parent's Guide
Chapters in this book aim to address "the medical, emotional, legal, educational, developmental, and day-to-day issues that {the contributors consider} must be faced by the parents and families of children with visual impairments. Each chapter closes with parental statements.
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