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by Maria Mutch (2014)
Know the Night has become one of my all-time favorite books. The author is a poet who uses creative literary techniques such as wordplay, metaphor, point and counterpoint in her prose. The book is not just a personal memoir about raising a child with multiple disabilities; it is also a thoroughly researched meditation on the nature of night, darkness, night-waking, isolation, exploration and jazz. If you or someone you love has a sleep disorder, then you probably already know that all of those things are intimately connected – the author’s explanation is original and hopeful.
by Maria Palacios (2013)
This book is a one-of-a-kind weapon against ignorance. Written in a dictionary format, the author takes full ownership of derogatory and offensive terms about people with disabilities. Perhaps the greatest magic of this book is the fact that every idea is pursued ad absurdum. When you laugh out loud at the pool among puzzled bystanders, you may find yourself trying to explain what a “cripcard” is.
by New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Evison (2013)
This is about a professional caregiver who has faced tremendous loss in his life. He starts over by taking a job caring for a young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The novel, like life, is filled with both light and darkness, and I found it was a quick read. Some of the funniest scenes are raw conversations between the caregiver and the young man.
edited by Don Meyer (2009)
Thicker than Water contains 39 mini-memoirs, many of which are just 4 or 5 pages long. I like to pick up the book for a few minutes at a time, as a way to gain insight into family dynamics and the transition to adulthood. The editor is the creator of Sibshops and is an expert on sibling issues, and he manages to cover a wide range of perspectives in this remarkable collection.
edited by Jennifer Bartlett, Sheila Black and Michael Northen (2011),
is an anthology of poetry by 37 authors with disabilities. Each section begins with the artist’s statement about his or her work, followed by a selection of poems in experimental styles. It’s a thought-provoking way to enjoy summer reading in short spurts.
edited by Kenny Fries (1997)
is an unusual anthology of non-fiction, fiction, poetry and drama written by 37 writers with disabilities. Themes of connection, humanity and social justice run through all of the works.
by Natalia Erehnah (2012)
Swan Mothers weaves together several different stories of parenting children with special needs that follow the pattern of the hero’s journey, which is the literary pattern followed by most myths and folktales around the world. In addition to describing her own parenting experience, the author interviewed dozens of other parents of children with special needs in order to identify common threads
by Liz Kulp (2010)
Braided Cord Is an autobiographical account of the long-term effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) as the author transitions into adulthood. Brutally honest about the challenges she faced, Kulp is also emphatic about the power of love and support to work through those challenges.
by Elizabeth Moon (2002)
The Speed of Dark won the 2003 Nebula Award for outstanding science fiction. The story, partially based on the author’s observations of her son, follows a man with autism named Lou in the near future as he navigates social relationships and daily routine at a workplace that values the talents of people with autism. The science fiction aspect is related to fictional treatments, some established and some experimental, to improve the functional abilities of children and adults with autism. Woven through the book are questions of medical ethics, love, prejudice, character and ability.
Flipp the Switch: Strengthen Executive Function Skills
by PhD Sheri Wilkins and MA Carol Burmeister (2015)Flipp the Switch: Strengthen Executive Function Skills
FLIPP the Switch: Powerful Strategies to Strengthen Executive Function Skills is a practical book written for parents and educators by parents and educators. The target audience is anyone who works with young people aged 3-22 who are disorganized, inflexible, impulsive, and who struggle with planning or problem solving. Readers will learn about executive function (EF) and how EF skills contribute to success in school, at home, and in work environments. Most importantly, readers will receive specific instructions, templates, and how-to scenarios for 25 strategies, five strategies for each of the five FLIPP components - flexibility, leveled emotionality, impulse control, planning, and problem solving. This book is indispensable for anyone who wants to minimize conflict, maximize on-task behavior, and support positive social-emotional development in a child or student with challenging behavior.
Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Hallowell M.D., Edward M. and Ratey M.D., John J.Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder
Through vivid stories and case histories of patients—both adults and children—Hallowell and Ratey explore the varied forms ADHD takes, from hyperactivity to daydreaming. They dispel common myths, offer helpful coping tools, and give a thorough accounting of all treatment options as well as tips for dealing with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member. But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this “disorder”—including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm.
by Shaywitz M.D., Sally | Jan 4, 2005
One in five American children has trouble reading. But they are not stupid or lazy. In Overcoming Dyslexia, Dr. Sally Shaywitz, codirector of the Yale Center for the Study of Learning and Attention and a leader in the new research into how the brain works, offers the latest information about reading problems and proven, practical techniques that, along with hard work and the right help, can enable anyone to overcome them. Here are the tools that parents and teachers need to help the dyslexic child, age by age, grade by grade, step by step.
- What dyslexia is and why some intelligent, gifted people read slowly and painfully
- How to identify dyslexia in preschoolers, schoolchildren, young adults, and adults
- How to find the best school and how to work productively with your child’s teacher
- Exercises to help children use the parts of the brain that control reading
- A 20-minute nightly home program to enhance reading
- The 150 most common problem words–a list that can give your child a head start
- Ways to raise and preserve a child’s self-esteem aqnd reveal his strengths
- Stories of successful men and women who are dyslexic
Handbook of Learning Disabilities, Second Edition Second Edition
by H. Lee Swanson ,, Karen R. Harris and Steve Graham Handbook of Learning Disabilities, Second Edition Second Edition
Widely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this comprehensive handbook presents state-of-the-art knowledge about the nature and classification of learning disabilities (LD), their causes, and how individuals with these difficulties can be identified and helped to succeed. Best practices are described for supporting student performance in language arts, math, and other content areas. Contributors also identify general principles of effective instruction and review issues in service delivery within response-to-intervention (RTI) frameworks. The book critically examines the concepts and methods that guide LD research and highlights important directions for future investigation.
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