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A 1 Communication Becoming Communicating Partners with Children with Down Syndrome James D MacDonald, Ph.D., CCC-SLP ACTS, Inc., 1999 Dr. MacDonald's lecture to the Down Syndrome Congress is an easy way to learn about communicating with children with Down syndrome. Use it in your car or as you are busy at home. It is thought provoking and entertaining (1 hour).
A 2 Communication Becoming Communicating Partners with Children with Down Syndrome James D MacDonald, Ph.D., CCC-SLP ACTS, Inc. 1999 Dr. MacDonald's lecture to the Down Syndrome Congress is an easy way to learn about communication with children with Down syndrome. Use it in your car or as you are busy at home. It is thought provoking and entertaining (1 hour).
A 3 Education A Guide to Helping Students Develop Their IEP's NICHCY     This audio tape contains two audio programs: The Student's Guide to the IEP and the Technical Assistance Guide: Helping Students Develop Their IEP's
A 4 Parenting Raising a Handicapped Child Mr. and Mrs. Derek Lewis & Michael     This audio tape offers encouragement and hope to new families from a spiritual standpoint.
B 1 Siblings Big Brother Dustin Alden R. Carter Albert Whitman & Company, 800.255.7675 1997 A boy with Down syndrome helps his parents and grandparents get ready for the birth of his baby sister and chooses the perfect name for her.
B 2 Juvenile Fiction Dustin's Big School Day Alden R. Carter Albert Whitman & Company, 6340 Oakton Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2723 1999 Second-grader Dustin, who has Down syndrome, anticipates the arrival of two very special guests at his school one day.
B 3 Siblings My Sister is Special Larry Jansen Standard Publishing, 513.931.4050, www.amazon.com 1998 A child-friendly look at Rachel, a girl with Down syndrome. Her brother Nathan shows us that God made everyone different and special, including his sister! A great resource for families and classrooms, this book also provides extra suggestions for helping
B 4 Fiction Show Me No Mercy Robert Perske Abingdon Press, 615.749.6000, www.amazon.com 1984 Fiction. Paralyzed in an accident that kills his wife and daughter, Andy Banks, a bus driver, struggles to overcome his handicap and to keep his teenage son with Down syndrome from being institutionalized.
B 5 Parenting Expecting Adam Martha Beck Random House, www.atrandom.com 1999 By the time Adam was born, Martha and John were propelled into a world in which they were forced to redefine everything of value to them, put all their faith in miracles, and trust that they could fly without a net. And it worked.
B 6 Fiction Jewel Brett Lott Pocket Books, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY 10020 1991 Jewel is the story of how quickly a life can change; how, like lightning, an unforeseen event can illuminate our lives and set us on a course without reason or compass.
B 7 Parenting Angel Behind the Rocking Chair: Stories of Hope in Unexpected Places Pam Vredevelt Multnomah Books, www.multnomahbooks.com 1997 After the loss of her first child and birth of a fourth child with Down Syndrome, Pam Vredevelt felt that she had fallen from God's grasp. But God was just beginning to hold her tight and lead the way for her. With humor and touching insight, Pam unveils
B 8 Parenting Changed By a Child: Companion Notes for Parents of a Child with a Disability Barbara Gill Main Street Books, Doubleday - www.amazon.com 1997 This book honestly describes the inner needs and range of issues parents face with children with disabilities. Filled with true stories from parents who have been there, who understand the isolation and challenges, this is a work of compassion and insight
B 9 Education / Legal Wrightslaw: Special Education Law Peter W.D. Wright & Pamela Darr Wright Harbor House Law Press / www.amazon.com 2000 This book is organized into five sections. Section one focuses on law and special education law. Section two is about special education and IDEA of 1997. Section three is about civil rights and discrimination. Section four is about records and confidentia
B 10 Education / Reading Spaghetti! Natalie Hale Special Reads for Special Needs, SpecialReads@aol.com 2000 A delight for the beginning reader, Spaghetti! was designed especially for the easily distracted child, the reluctant reader and the delayed learner. Built on only 11 vocabulary words, Spaghetti! comes with oversized flash cards and guidelines for using t
B 11 Juvenile Fiction The Baby-Sitters Club: Dawn and Whitney, Friends Forever Ann M. Martin Scholastic, www.amazon.com 1994 Accepting a job as companion to a twelve-year-old girl with Down Syndrome, Dawn finds an unexpected friend in Whitney, and struggles with the fear that Whitney may not understand if she learns that Dawn is being paid to be with her.
B 12 General Down Syndrome: A Promising Future, Together Terry J. Hassold, Ph.D. & David Pattersin, Ph.D. Wiley-Liss, www.amazon.com 1999 Designed to meet the needs of parents and professionals alike, this edited volume addresses a variety of critical medical, developmental, educational and vocational issues.
B 13 Education / Reading ABC For You and Me Meg Girnis Albert Whitman & Company. Can also purchase at www.amazon.com 2000 This alphabet book features full color photos of children with Down syndrome interacting with typical. The illustrated simple text helps children learn their ABCs.
B 14 Independence Steps To Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs Baker, Brightman, Blacher, Heifetz, Hinshaw & Murphy Brookes Publishing, 800.638.3775, www.brookespublishing.com 1989 Offers a step-by-step approach for teaching children with disabilities - get ready, self-help, toilet training, play, advanced self-care, home-care, information skills - all of the necessary skills for gaining independence in the community.
B 15 Siblings My Brother, Matthew Mary Thompson Woodbine House, www.woodbinehouse.com, or 1.800.843.7323 1992 Though David knows frustration and resentment at times, he feels he understands his little brother with a developmental disability even better than his parents; and together the two boys experience a great deal of joy.
B 16 Juvenile Fiction Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise Janet Elizabeth Rickert Woodbine House, www.woodbinehouse.com, 1.800.843.7323 1999 After Russ, a five-year old boy with Down syndrome, picks a basket of apples and helps his mother and grandmother bake a pie, his grandfather invites him into the backyard for a surprise.
B 17 Juvenile Fiction Russ and the Firehouse Janet Elizabeth Rickert Woodbine House, www.woodbinehouse.com, 1.800.843.7323 2000 Russ, a five-year old boy with Down syndrome, visits his uncle's firehouse and gets to help with the daily chores.
B 18 Juvenile Fiction Russ and the Almost Perfect Day Janet Elizabeth Rickert Woodbine House 2000 Russ is having a really great day at school, in fact, it's an almost perfect day until Russ must make a difficult decision.
B 19 General Down Syndrome: Living and Learning in the Community Edited by Lynn Nadel & Donna Rosenthal Wiley-Liss 1995 This book, which was written under the auspices of the National Down Syndrome Society, provides an overview of the latest medical advances (as of 1995), information about the programs and services now available to people with Down syndrome, commentaries y
B 20 Early Intervention The Early Intervention Dictionary Jeanine G. Coleman, M.Ed. Woodbine House, www.woodbinehouse.com 1993 This book defines and clarifies terms used by the many different medical, therapeutic, and educational professionals who provide early intervention services.
B 21 Siblings Our Brother Has Down's Syndrome Shelley Cairo Annick Press Ltd., www.amazon.com 1985 Two sisters tell us about their little brother, Jai. They talk about what Down syndrome is, his early intervention class he attends, the activities that they do together, and they talk about their feelings about Jai having Down syndrome. Very positive boo
B 22 Medical / Nutritional How to Get your Kid to EatS but not too much Ellyn Satter Bull Publishing Co. 1987 This book can help you feed your child well while avoidingSfood-centered struggles that can affect the parent-child relationship.
B 23 Medical / ADD-ADHD The ADD Hyperactivity Workbook: For Parents, Teachers, and Kids Harvey C. Parker, Ph.D. Impact Publications, Inc. Find on www.amazon.com-ISBN 0962162906 1988 This workbook is designed to give practical information to parents and teachers about ADHD and ADD. It provides an overview of these disorders as well as an explanation of possible causes and established treatments. This book also provides "hands-on" trai
B 24 Medical Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents Edited by D.C. Van Dyke, MD, Philip Mattheis, MD, Susan Schoon Eberly, MA, Janet Williams, RN PhD Woodbine House, 800.843.7323 / www.woodbinehouse.com 1995 This book is designed to give parents a complete and easy-to-understand overview of specific medical conditions that are more common among children with Down syndrome. This guide also includes sections on preventative care, anesthesia and surgical concern
B 24a Medical Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents Edited by D.C. Van Dyke, MD, Philip Mattheis, MD, Susan Schoon Eberly, MA, Janet Williams, RN PhD Woodbine House, 800.843.7323 / www.woodbinehouse.com 1995 This book is designed to give parents a complete and easy-to-understand overview of specific medical conditions that are more common among children with Down syndrome. This guide also includes sections on preventative care, anesthesia and surgical concern
B 25 Communication Communication Skills In Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents Libby Kumin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Woodbine House, 800.843.7323 1994 Provides parents with information about speech and language development in children with Down syndrome. Parents learn what to expect as communication skills progress from infancy through early adolescence, how Down syndrome can affect those skills, and ho
B 26 Young Adult Count Us In: Growing Up with Down Syndrome Jason Kingsley & Mitchell Levitz Harcourt Brace, www.amazon.com 1994 In this ground-breaking volume, Mitchell and Jason share their innermost thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams, their life-long friendship and their experiences of growing up with Down syndrome. This book draws from more than fifty conversations Mitchell a
B 27 Parenting Nobody's Perfect: Living & Growing with Children who have Special Needs Nancy B. Miller, Ph.D., M.S.W. Brookes Publishing, www.amazon.com 1994 Practical and nonjudgmental, this book guides parents through the process of adaptation. It describes specific strategies for success in balancing one's own life; developing a parenting partnership; and interacting with children, friends, relatives, profe
B 28 Juvenile Fiction Thumbs Up, Rico! Maria Testa, Illustrated by Diane Paterson Albert Whitman & Company, www.amazon.com 1994 In three separate stories, a boy with Down syndrome makes a new friend, helps his sister with a difficult decision, and finally draws a picture he likes.
B 29 Education / Reading Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers Patricia Logan Oelwein Woodbine House, www.woodbinehouse.com 1995 Teach your child to read using the authoršs nationally recognized, proven method. From introducing the alphabet to writing and spelling, the lessons are easy to follow. The many pictures and flash cards included appeal to visual learners and are easy to p
B 30 Parenting Angel Unaware Dale Evans Rogers Fleming H. Revell Company, www.amazon.com 1981 The true story of Robin Rogers, daughter of Dale and Roy. Robin was born with Down syndrome, and Dale gives her very spiritual perspective on her daughter's life.
B 31 Parenting Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with a Disability Donald J. Meyer Woodbine House, www.woodbinehouse.com 1995 A collection of essays by fathers who were asked to reflect and write about the life-altering experience of having a child with a disability. Nineteen fathers have taken an introspective and honest look at this deeply emotional subject, offering a seldom-
B 32 Young Adult Chris Burke: Actor Helen Monsoon Geraghty Chelsea House Publishers, www.amazon.com 1995 This book examines the life of a young man with Down syndrome who fulfilled his dream of becoming a television star.
B 33 Communication The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs Sue Schwartz, Ph.D., & Joan E. Heller, Ed.M. Woodbine House, www.amazon.com 1996 This book is a how-to guide about using everyday toys--both store bought and homemade--to develop communication skills in children with disabilities and make playtime a fun, exciting and educational experience.
B 34 Siblings Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs Donald Meyer & Patricia Vadasy University of Washington Press; can order through www.amazon.com 1996 This book focuses on the intensity of emotions that brothers and sisters experience when they have a sibling with special needs, and the hard questions they ask: What caused my sibling's disability? could my own child have a disability as well? This book
B 35 Parenting Laying Community Foundations For Your Child with a Disability Linda J. Stengle, M.H.S. Woodbine House, www.amazon.com 1996 This practical guide shows families of children with developmental disabilities how to establish a network of non-paid people that can provide lasting relationships for their son or daughter after that family is gone. Dozens of anecdotes and real-life exa
B 36 Parenting Keys to Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome Marlene Targ Brill Barron's, www.amazon.com 1993 This book offers parents and guardians advice on managing healthcare, dealing with siblings, coping with finances and choosing education, recreation, adult living, employment options.
B 37 Parenting Understanding Down Syndrome: An Introduction for Parents Cliff Cunningham Brookline Books, www.amazon.com 1996 A comprehensive book for parents of babies and young children. The author provides answers to the countless questions directed to him during his twenty years' involvement with Down Syndrome individuals and their families.
B 38 Young Adult Adolescents with Down Syndrome: Toward A More Fulfilling Life Edited by Sigfried M. Pueschel, M.D., Ph.D, J.D. M.P.H. & Maria Sustrova, M.D., Ph.D. Brookes Publishing, 1.800.638.3775 / www.brookespublishing.com 1997 This book takes a holistic approach to the issues, focusing on the person with Down syndrome. Experts provide information on biomedical, psychological, social, sexual, behavioral, educational, vocational, recreational and legal concerns. Readers will also
B 39 Early Intervention Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome Patricia C. Winder. P.T. Woodbine House, 800.843.7323, www.woodbinehouse.com 1997 This book provides parents and professionals with essential information about motor development including the impact of temperament and the effect of physical and medical conditions associated with down syndrome. Over 100 activities and accompanying photo
B 40 General Bus Girl Gretchen Josephson Brookline Books, www.amazon.com 1997 Written over the course of several decades, Bus Girl is a thought-provoking, often humorous, collection of poems from a woman with Down syndrome.
B 41 Education / Inclusion Inclusion: Strategies for Working with Young Children Lorraine O. Moore, Ph.D. Peytral Publications, 1.877.PEYTRAL, www.peytral.com 1997 The developmentally based strategies in this exceptional resource focus on children between the ages of three and seven. Chapters present hundreds of developmentally based, child-focused strategies for communication, large and small motor development, soc
B 42 Education / Inclusion Inclusion: An Essential Guide for the Paraprofessional Peggy A. Hammeken Peytral Publications, 612.949.8707, www.peytral.com 1996 This exceptional resource contains more the 300 easy-to-use strategies to guide the paraprofessional in the classroom and school environment.
B 43 Education / Inclusion Inclusion: A Practical Guide for Parents / Tools to Enhance Your Child's Success in Learning Lorraine O. Moore, Ph.D. Peytral Publications, 1.877.PEYTRAL, www.peytral.com 1996 This excellent publication helps parents understand inclusive education and how it compares to traditional special education programs. This comprehensive resource answers parent questions and provides the necessary tools to promote and enhance their child
B 44 Education / Inclusion Inclusion: 450 Strategies for Success Lorraine O. Moore, Ph.D. Peytral Publications, 1.877.PEYTRAL, www.peytral.com 1997 Whether you are a general or special education teacher, this book is a gold mine of ideas! The step-by-step guidelines will help tailor an inclusive education program to meet the needs of your school and/or provide ideas to improve and expand the existing
B 45 Parenting Another Season: A Coach's Story of Raising An Exceptional Son Gene Stallings & Sally Cook Little, Brown / www.amazon.com 1997 Famed football coach Gene Stallings shares with us the joys and heartbreaks of raising a child with Down syndrome. Filled with intimate glimpses of family life and football anecdotes, Another Season is a powerful story of a father's love for his son.
B 46 Medical / Alzheimer's Disease Of Two Minds Judith M. Antonangeli, R.N., B.S.N. Alzheimer Support Services, MA, 617.324.4303 1995 A comprehensive source of information on the issue of mental retardation and Alzheimer's disease (particularly Down syndrome). There are brief, simple, easy-to-find suggestions for care in the home or group residence. The overall emphasis is on behavior
B 47 Siblings We'll Paint the Octopus Red Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Woodine House, www.woodbinehouse.com 1998 Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome.
B 48 Siblings Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs Donald Meyer Woodbine House, www.woodbinehouse.com or 1.800.843.7323 1997 45 siblings (some of whom have a sibling with Down syndrome) share their experience as the brother or sister of someone with a disability. The kids whose essays are featured here range in age from four to eighteen and are the siblings of people with a var
B 49 Therapy / Alternative A Circle of Friends Compiled by Aunt Gini Mullaly & Deborah Saxton-Bolt International Nutrition, Inc. 800.899.3413 , ask@nutrivene.com 1998 This book has been compiled for the purpose of helping those who have Down syndrome through the use of Targeted Nutritional Intervention (TNI). Additional sections of the book have been included to cover either learning or teaching programs designed to he
B 49a Therapy / Alternative A Circle of Friends Compiled by Aunt Gini Mullaly & Deborah Saxton-Bolt International Nutrition, Inc. 800.899.3413 , ask@nutrivene.com 1998 This book has been compiled for the purpose of helping those who have Down syndrome through the use of Targeted Nutritional Intervention (TNI). Additional sections of the book have been included to cover either learning or teaching programs designed to he
B 50 Education / Inclusion Delicate Threads: Friendships between Children with and without Special Needs in Inclusive Settings Debbie Staub, Ph.D. Woodbine House 800.843.7323 / www.woodbinehouse.com 1998 Seven pairs of friends are observed for three years, and the author explores how the relationships develop, how they compare to friendships between typical peers, and what happens to them over time. The friends, parents and teachers provide information on
B 51 Communication Improving the Communication of People with Down Syndrome Jon F. Miller, Mark Leddy, & Lewis A. Leavitt Brookes Publishing, 800.638.3775 / www.brookespublishing.com 1999 This book provides a framework for assessing and treating speech, language, and communication problems in children and adults with Down syndrome. It offers valuable guidelines for assessing comprehension and production abilities, promoting language learni
B 52 Early Intervention Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome Maryanne Bruni, BSc OT(C) Woodbine House, 800.843.7323 / www.woodbinehouse.com 1998 A practical and accessible guide to understanding fine motor skills in children with Down syndrome. Dozens of activities are provided, complete with photographs and step-by-step instructions; for children in infancy to early adolescence.
B 53 Juvenile Fiction Buddy's Shadow Shirley Becker Jason & Nordic Publishers 1991 Buddy, a young child with Down syndrome, feels lonely and wants to have a best friend of his own. He decides to save up to buy a puppy for a companion.
B 54 Juvenile Fiction The Falcon's Wing Dawna Lisa Buchanan Orchard Books 1992 After her mother's death, Bryn, 12 and her father move from Ohio to Ontario to stay with Aunt Pearl, who has a fourteen year old dauther, Winnie, who has Down syndrome. After some adjustments, Bryn gains new understanding about many things - including m
B 55 Juvenile Fiction The Man who loves Clowns June Rae Wood Hyperion Paperbacks for Children 1995 Thirteen-year-old Delrita works at making herself invisible around people, because she is embarrassed of her beloved uncle, Punky, who has Down syndrome. An encounter with a poor family on welfare, and a series of tragedies, force her to explore new ways
B 56 Juvenile Fiction Where's Chimpy? Berniece Rabe Albert Whitman & Co. 1988 Misty, a young girl with Down syndrome recalls her day as she tries to remember where she lost her stuffed pet monkey, Chimpy.
B 57 Juvenile Fiction My Sister Annie Bill Dodds Boyds Mills Press 1993 Charles is an eleven-year-old with lots on his mind: the championship baseball game, a girl he has a big crush on, a club he really wants to join, and his big sister, Annie, who has Down syndrome.
B 58 Juvenile Fiction Barnaby's Birthday John Fitzgerald & Lyn Fitzgerald MacMillian Publishing Co. 1994 In rhyming verse, this colorfully illustrated book for the very young describes children attending a birthday party for Barnaby, who has Down syndrome.
B 59 Juvenile Fiction Be Good to Eddie Lee Virginia Fleming Putnam 1993 Christy's mom tells her to be good to Eddie Lee, a neighbor boy with Down syndrome, but Christy secretly suspects that he's one of God's "mistakes." When Eddie Lee joins her in a walk through the woods, however, Christy realizes that Eddie Lee is far m
B 60 Juvenile Fiction Veronica's First Year Jean Sasso Rheingrover Albert Whitman & Co. 1996 This illustrated children's book traces the birth of Veronica, a baby with Down syndrome, through her first birthday.
B 61 Juvenile Fiction Head Above Water S.L. Rottman Peachtree Publishers 1999 A busy high school junior, Skye is on the swim team and also takes care of her older brother, who has Down syndrome. She wants to spend more time with her boyfriend, but has some difficult decisions to make.
B 62 Education / Inclusion Someone, Special, Just Like You Tricia Brown Henry Holt & Company 1984 Upbeat black-and-white protographs show pre-school disabled children actively playing and learning, alone, and with others. This book should do much to help the disabled child gain acceptance from other children.
B 63 Sexuality Sexuality: Your Sons and Daughters with Intellectual Disabilities Karin Melberg Schwier & Dave Hingsburger Brookes Publishing, 800.638.3775, www.brookespublishing.com 2000 In this book, you'll learn how to interact with your children-no matter their age or ability-in a way that increases self-esteem, encourages appropriate behavior, empowers them to recognize and respond to abuse, and enables them to develop lifelong relati
B 64 Medical / Nutritional Omega-3 Oils Donald Rudin, M.D. & Clara Felix Avery Publishing Group 1996 This book is a practical guide to the use of Omega-3 Oils and explains why you can't afford to live without them.
B 65 Parenting Retarded isn't Stupid, Mom! Sandra Z. Kaufman Brookes Publishing Co. 1999 This book is a lively, honest story of the headaches and frustrations of raising a child with numerous limitations and a zany personality.
B 66 General Everybody's Different Nancy B. Miller & Catherine C. Sammons Brookes Publishing Co. 1999 This sensitive and practical book openly discusses ways in which your thoughts, feeling, and questions about disabilities can influence your communication with people with disabilities.
B 67 Parenting Down Syndrome, the Facts Mark Selikowitz Oxford University Press 1997 This warm and sensitive book offers practical advice for new parents of children with Down syndrome, written by a leading medical authority.
B 68 Parenting Karina has Down Syndrome Cheryl Rogers & Gun Dolva Jessica Kingsley Publishers 1999 This book is the story of one family's account of the early years with a child who has special needs.
B 69 Medical / Nutritional Smart Fats Michael A. Schmidt Frog, Ltd. 1997 This book explains how what we eat profoundly influences the function and capability of our brain, and translates into altered mood, memory and behavior.
B 70 Communication Before Speech: A Daily Activity Diary Dr. James MacDonald, Ph.D., CCC-SLP   Unknown This book is filled with practical guides for preparing your child to talk. It teaches you an approach to developing language each day and gives you a practical activity addressing the issues: What does a child need before speech? And, How can we prepa
B 71 Communication First Words: A Daily Activity Diary Dr. James MacDonald, Ph.D., CCC-SLP   1997 This book is the result of a 25 year research program into how children learn language. The daily activity guides for busy parents and professionals teach an approach to developing language each day and a practical activity addresssing the issues: How
B 72 Communication Communicate with Your Child Dr. James MacDonald, Ph.D., CCC-SLP   Unknown This book is a practical book for parents and professionals about helping young children learn to communicate and build social relationships.
B 73 Communication Before Your Child Talks Dr. James MacDonald, Ph.D., CCC-SLP   1997 This book is a practical first guide for parents and professionals preparing a child for speech and language by building habits of social play and turntaking.
B 74 Education Negotiating the Special Education Maze Winifred Anderson, Stephen Chitwood, & Deidre Hayden Woodbine House 1997 Now in its third edition, this book is one of the best tools available to parents and teachers for developing an effective education program for their child or student.
B 75 Medical / Nutritional Kids with Celiac Disease Danna Korn Woodbine House 2001 This book is the first practical guide for the families of children and teenages with celiac disease, a chronic, life-long digestive disorder.
B 76 Parenting Children with Mental Retardation Romayne Smith, M.A., CCC-SLP Woodbine House 1993 This book is a complete and compassionate guide to everything parents need to know about raising their child and meeting their varied medical, therapeutic, and educational needs.
B 77 Parenting Differences in Common Marilyn Trainer Woodbine House 1991 An extraordinary collection of almost fifty essays that span more than 20 years of a mother's experiences raising a son with Down syndrome.
B 78 Parenting From the Heart Jayne D.B. Marsh Woodbine House 1995 Nine mothers explore the intense, sometimes painful, emotional terrain of raising children with such special needs as autism, Down syndrome, ADD, and mulltiple disabilities.
B 79 Parenting When your Child has a Disability Mark L. Batshaw, M.D. Brookes Publishing Co. 2001 This must-have guide is very helpful and clearly presented, it gives parents a good overview of the health care system and provides a good start toward making informed choices.
B 80 General The Special-Needs Reading List Wilma K. Sweeney Woodbine House 1998 This book is an annotated guide to the best publications for parents and professionals.
B 81 Early Intervention When Slow is Fast Enough Joan F. Goodman The Guilford Press 1992 This bold and controversial book asks what we are accomplishing in early intervention programs that attempt to accelerate development in delayed young children. The author suggests that in pressuring these children, we undermine their capacity for indepe
B 82 Parenting A Difference in the Family Helen Featherstone Penguin Books 1980 In this wise, compassionate account, Helen Featherstone, educator and mother of a severely disabled child, traces the long, often heartbreaking road toward acceptance of disability.
B 83 Parenting Donšt Sing any Sad Songs Rosalie Icenhower America House Book Publishers 2000 This book is a testament to the strength of one mother's daughter with Down syndrome, as well as to the power of putting trust in God.
B 84 General Under His Wings Robert Bittner Crossway Books   Combining practical suggestions, powerful testimonies, and a list of organizations and resources, this book is a valuable guide for all Christians in meeting the spiritual needs of the mentally disabled.
B 85 General Danny Patricia Smith & George Smith Writer's Showcase presented by Writer's Digest 2000 This book is the story of a true event about a man with Down syndrome who was senselessly and viciously murdered. His life is recounted, and the criminal investigation, trial and its results are laid out for the reader's scrutiny.
B 86 Medical The Thyroid Solution Ridha Arem, M.D. Ballantine Books 1999 This book will be of tremendous help to the many people with thyroid disease and residual depressive symptoms.
B 87 Medical Healing Childhood Ear Infections Dr. Michael A. Schmidt North Atlantic Books 1996 This book offers hope, solid information, and sound advice for discouraged parents and clinicians. It shines a much-needed, brilliant light on a common, troubling, often chronic childhood illness.
B 88 Parenting Babies with Down Syndrome Karen Stray-Gundersen Woodbine House 1995 This book is highly recommended reading for parents, family members, and many other individuals desiring a comprehensive, easy-to-understand, contemporary introduction to Down syndrome.
B 89 Parenting Special Kids need Special Parents Judith Loseff Lavin Berkley Publishing Group 2001 An excellent resource book that should be required in the homes of parents who have children with special needs and in the offices of professionals who work with them.
B 90 Medical / Nutritional Child of MineSfeeding with Love and Good Sense Ellyn Satter Bull Publishing Co. 2000 An excellent source of solid nutrition information. In addition, it espouses a philosophy of moderation and common sense that fosters good health, good eating habits and, most of all, a loving relationship between parents and children.
B 91 Parenting Extraordinary Kids Cheri Fuller & Louise Tucker Jones Focus on the Family Publishing 1997 This book provides mothers and fathers with the hope, inspiration, and insight they need to capture the unique joy of parenting their children with special needs and help them reach their full potential.
B 92 Medical / Heart The Heart of a Child Catherine A. Neill, M.D., Edward B. Clark, M.D., Carleen Clark, R.N. The John Hopkins University Press 1998 Written by experts in pediatric cardiology, this book describes the latest developments in understanding and treating heart problems in children. The authors summarize what parents, health professionals, teachers, and other family members need to know to
B 93 Communication / Sign Language Sign with Kids!! Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This sign language book is filled with lessons and activities for everyday life events, holidays and special occasions. Lessons are presented for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Use with any sign system. Fun games and activities included wi
B 94 Communication / Sign Language The Talking Fingers Series Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This series of four children's books are filled with colorful pictures, signs and printed words. Each book includes manual alphabet and glossary of signs.
B 95 Communication / Sign Language Vocabulary Development Flash Cards: Kit A Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This kit consists of 422 durable 4" x 6" cards in a sturdy file box. Manual sign one side. Illustrations on opposite side . There are 10 catagories - animals, clothing, colors, foods, home, people, places, shapes, vehicles & verbs.
B 96 Communication / Sign Language Vocabulary Development Flash Cards: Kit B Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This kit has the same words, groups and dividers as Kit A. Manual sign one side. Printed words opposite side.
B 97 Communication / Sign Language Vocabulary Development Flash Cards: Kit C Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This kit enables you to create complete sentences using Kit A & B. Manual sign one side. Printed word opposite side. This kit contains 220 cards containing Dolch Basic Sight Vocabulary. These words make up a great part of sentence structure; i.e., a,
B 98 Parenting A Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome Siegfried M. Pueschel Brookes Publishing Co.   Whatever your child's age, this sensitive book will prepare you to respond to the challenges of Down syndrome and enable you to help your son or daughter enjoy all of the opportunities that life brings.
B 99 Medical Sleep Better! V. Mark Durand, Ph.D Brookes Publishing Co.   This book offers professionals and parents step-by-step, "how to" instructions for addressing a variety of problems relating to sleep habits of children with special needs.
B100 Juvenile Fiction Finding a Friend Zilpha Booth Windswept House Publishers   Young readers will learn a lot from this gentle story and find that a friend is a friend in spite of any physical or mental defect.
B101 Communication Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome Libby Kumin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP     This book will help guide the parent, teachers, and therapist of a child with Down Syndrome through the elementary and middle school years. It will support a child learning in an inclusive classroom, assist in writing an appropriate IEP, and help with so
B102 Medical The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction Carol Stock Kranowitz and Larry B. Silver     This book does a masterful job of providing detailed, practical help for children with sensory integration problems.
B103 Parenting Successful Parenting of Children with Down Syndrome John F. Unruh     Dr. John F. Unruh has spent many years working with parents of children with Down Syndrome and has learned from their collective efforts. This encouraging book is designed to strengthen and support the parent's efforts in maximizing the potential of thei
B104 Education Home Schooling Children with Special Needs Sharon Hensley     This informative book will help you gain confidence to teach your child at home and suggest resources and guidelines in planning an effective home-school program.
B105 Education Handwriting Without Tears Jan Z. Olsen, OTR     Handwriting Without Tears is the easy way to teach pre-printing, printing and cursive! It was developed by Jan Z. Olsen, OTR, an occupational therapist and handwriting specialist with more than 25 years of experience helping children and training teacher
B106 Education / Inclusion Creating an Inclusive School Richard A. Villa     This book is a comprehensive resource on inclusive schooling - including children and youth with disabilities in general education classrooms. The editors have gathered experts on inclusion and practitioners in the field to discuss inclusion and describ
B107 Education / Inclusion Restructuring for Caring and Effective Education Richard A. Villa, et al     Reflecting the sweeping, extensive changes in special and general education, this book explores the foundations and evolution of inclusive education in the last decade - a prerequisite for administrators implementing inclusion in their schools.
B108 Education / Inclusion More Than Shared Classrooms Michael L. Remus and Bev Adcock     This resourceful book demonstrates how to educate kids with and without disabilities together successfully. It explains what's special about education, how to make inclusion work, how to get the supports your child needs, and lists resources.
B109 Education / Inclusion More Than Shared Classrooms Michael L. Remus and Bev Adcock     This resourceful book demonstrates how to educate kids with and without disabilities together successfully. It explains what's special about education, how to make inclusion work, how to get the supports your child needs, and lists resources.
B110 General Down Syndrome: Visions for the 21st Century William I. Cohen, et al     Providing a comprehensive survey of the clinical, educational, developmental, psychosocial, and transitional issues relevant to people with Down Syndrome, this book is structured to meet the needs of parents and professionals alike.
B111 Education / Inclusion The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom: Easy Ways to Adapt Learning Centers for All Children Patti Gould, et al     This book is a gem - perfect for occupational therapists, parents or anyone working with special needs preschoolers. The authors provide detailed suggestions for adaptations that can be made in all the usual activities of a preschool environment, such as
B112 Education / Legal Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy Pamela Darr Wright     This book is a practical "survival guide" that teaches parents and others how to advocate for children with disabilities.
B114 Parenting Common Threads: Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome Cynthia Kidder and Brian Skotko     This book is not a discussion on difference, but a celebration of joyful lives. The photography will make you smile, the stories will make you believe, the research will support that belief with fact, and the suggestions will help provide new insights in
B115 Parenting Down Syndrome: One Family's Journey: Beth Exceeds Expectations Donald C. Bakely     This book is a sequel to the author's earlier book, Bethy and the Mouse: A Father Remembers His Children with Disabilities. In this wry and positive book, the author follows Beth's developmental course through her early 20's.
B116 Parenting Bethy and the Mouse: A Father Remembers His Children with Disabilities Donald C. Bakely     This compassionate journal is a simple, honest collection of one father's experiences with two very different "special" children. Here is a book that reads as a prayer: written with faith, belief, acceptance, and ultimately anticipation of a good life.
B117 Education / Inclusion Collaborative Teaming: Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practives Snell & Janney     One of four short, to-the-point books in an inclusive practices series, this book explains how to build teamwork skills, increase collaboration, and improve communication among IEP team members in order to create a successful team.
B118 Education / Inclusion Modifying Schoolwork: Teachers' Guides in Inclusive Practices Snell & Janney     One of four short, to-the-point books in an inclusive practices series, this user-friendly guide shows you ways to adapt curriculum and students' schoolwork to provide the individualized attention your students need for success.
B119 Education / Inclusion Behavioral Support: Teachers ' Guides to Inclusive Practices Snell & Janney     One of four short, to-the-point books in an inclusive practices series, this easy-to-read manual will give you insight into your students' behaviors and offer strategies for helping them develop appropriate behavior skills and improve their relationships
B120 Education / Inclusion Social Relationships and Peer Support: Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices Snell & Janney     One of four short, to-the-point books in an inclusive practices series, this book offers effective strategies and programs to make your school a place where positive social relationships are fostered.
B121 Education / Inclusion The Paraprofessional's Guide to the Inclusive Classroom: Working as a Team Mary Beth Doyle     This innovative handbook perfect for training paraprofessionals includes strategies for building classrooms that welcome and support all students as well as the latest information on legislation and the family's role in education and new chapters on class
B122 Education / Inclusion Inclusion: A Service, Not a Place Gartner & Lipsky     This 35-minute video and user-friendly workbook provide a valuable introduction to inclusive practices, including IEP teams, collaboration, supplementary aids and services, cooperative learning and peer supports, positive behavior supports, and technology
B123 Education / Inclusion Inclusive Middle Schools Craig H. Kennedy and Douglas Fisher     The authors present a vision of what middle schools might look like if they were to take the principles of inclusion seriously, infusing a commitment to including all students into all aspects of curriculum, teaching, assessment, and school organization.
B124 Education / Inclusion Inclusive High Schools Douglas Fisher, Caren Sax, and Ian Pumpian     Addressing both processes and outcomes, this book provides a framework for developing inclusive high schools, illustrated by detailed accounts of high schools that have struggled, strategized, and ultimately achieved success.
B125 Education Special Education: A Biblical Approach Joe P. Sutton     This book is a practical book for pastors, parents, christian school officials, and home educators who desire to understand the philosophy, principles, problems, and practices involved in providing an appropriate Christian educational program to students
B126 Early Intervention Slow and Steady, Get Me Ready June R. Oberlander     This unique book, written by a retired kindergarten teacher, grows with your child and tells you When, How, and What skills it develops.
B127 Parenting Choosing Naia: A Family's Journey Mitchell Zuckoff     Choosing Naia is an accurate and courageous book, a chronicle with a joyous outcome. It's a suspense story, really, as a young couple wrestles with the essential question: what does it mean to give life? Readers will weep, shake their heads in disbelie
B128 Parenting Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach Howard Glasser     This book provides parents and teachers with a powerful set of strategies designed specifically to turn the challenging child around to a new pattern of success.
B129 Medical / Nutritional The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, R.D., L.D.     This much-needed book is the first to look at all aspects of nutrition and healthy living for children with Down syndrome, from birth through young adulthood.
B130 Education / Inclusion Hi, I'm Ben! Julie A. Bouwkamp     This delightful book is an exciting and useful tool in introducing young children to Down syndrome. It puts reading on their level and will be very informative both in the families of children born with Down syndrome and to the classrooms where our child
B131 Parenting My Gift: The Magic of a Special Child Daniela Geracitano Vance     This work of love promotes understanding, acceptance, and peace by honouring the gifts that each child brings into the world. It offers profound insight into the mind and heart of a mother whose son was born with Down syndrome, and sends a strong message
B132 Education Down Syndrome Issues and Information - Binder 1: Overview Pack and Speech and Language Pack Down Syndrome Educational Trust     Down Syndrome Issues and Information is a unique, modular range of materials that provide comprehensive information and practical advice about issues related to Down Syndrome. Binder 1 consists of an overview of development and speech and language for ch
B133 Education Down Syndrome Issues and Information - Binder 2: Memory, Reading & Writing and Number Skills Packs Down Syndrome Educational Trust     Down Syndrome Issues and Information is a unique, modular range of materials that provide comprehensive information and practical advice about issues related to Down Syndrome. Binder 2 consists of Memory, Reading and Writing development and Number Skills
B134 Education Down Syndrome Issues and Information - Binder 3: Motor Skills, Social Development, Education, & Family Down Syndrome Educational Trust     Down Syndrome Issues and Information is a unique, modular range of materials that provide comprehensive information and practical advice about issues related to Down Syndrome. Binder 3 consists of Motor skills, Social development, Education, Family and C
B135 General A Smile as Big as the Moon Mike Kersjes St. Martin's Griffin   A heartening story about a special education teacher, his class, and their inspiring journey through U.S. Space Camp.
B136 Parenting The Resilient Family Paul W. Power, Sc.D. & Arthur Dell Orto, Ph.D. Sorin Books Notre Dame, Indiana   This thoughtful book offers practical advice and hope for families with a child who has a serious illness or disability. It will show you how to identify the strengths that exist within your family, and then use those strengths to enable your family to
B137 Education Understanding How Children with Down Syndrome Learn Susan J. Peoples The Pocket Guide Company, LLC   This book offers proven and effective instructional techniques for parents and professionals.
B138 Parenting For the Love of Matthew Janice Credit Houska Trafford Publishing   A source of encouragement for parents of children with learning disabilities and for educators who wish to understand a parent's view of raising a child with Down syndrome.
B139 Communication Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome Libby Kumin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Woodbine House   This new book, an updated, expanded edition of Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome focuses on speech and language development from birth through the stage of making 3-word phrases, which is often around ages 5 or 6, but can occur later.
B140 Education Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome DeAnna Horstmeier, Ph.D Woodbine House   At last, a book for teaching practical math skills to kids and adults with Down syndrome, using hands-on activities that appeal to their learning style. This guide focuses on teaching essential basic math - addition and subtraction - and concepts about
B141 Parenting Spirit, Courage and Resolve Tom Lambke Morelos Press/Vandelay Publications   In 1981, Tom and Karen Lambke's life was turned upside down when they learned their newborn son Bryan had Down syndrome. Eleven years later, Bryan was carrying the torch at the Special Olympics Illinois Games. A tremendous story of inspiration and perse
B142 Education Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age David H. Rose and Anne Meyer Assn for supervision and Curriculum Development   This book is the 1st comprehensive presentation of the principles and applications of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - a practical, research-based framework for responding to individual learning differences and a blueprint for the modern redesign of
C 1 Education / Reading Love & Learning Computer Program #1: ABC, Words & More Joe and Susan Kotlinski Love and Learning   This program has the same characteristics, letters and words as in Kit #1. Letters and words are presented in a very clear and focused format. In addition, this program introduces your child to the computer.
C 2 Education Earobics Step 1 Cognitive Concepts     Earobics Step 1 is designed for developmental ages 4-7 and features six interactive computer games with over 300 levels of play. It systematically teaches the critical phonological awareness, auditory processing and introductory phonics skills required f
C 3 Education Earobics Step 2 Cognitive Concepts     Earobics Step 2 is designed for developmental ages 7-10 and features five interactive computer games with nearly 600 levels of play. This program builds on the skills obtained in Earobics Step 1. It also teaches language processing skills that are criti
C 4 Communication / Sign Language Interactive Reference Tool Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This CD contains the most comprehensive collection of signs for English words, has vocabulary for beginning to advanced signers. Easy-to-follow graphic illustrations for over 4400 signs.
C 5 Communication / Sign Language Fingerspelling & Numbers Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This CD uses photographs and animations of real hands to teach Fingerspelling & Numbers.
Handout Education / Legal Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs IN*SOURCE     This comprehensive handout covers IDEA, procedural safeguards, Article 7, IEP Process, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Communication, and Due Process.
Handout General Precious in His Sight Focus on the Family Focus on the Family   This colorful handout focuses on testimonies from special needs families, including down syndrome. The pamphlet is positive and emphasizes every person's worth from a biblical basis.
Handout Parenting Indiana's Family Involvement Fund First Steps Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs   This handout explains the Family Involvement Fund, complete with application. The Fund provides financial support for family members of children with disabilities to participate in conferences, hearings, etc.
R 1 Readers Sunshine: Early Emergent - Level A - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 2 Readers The Story Box: Early Emergent - Level A - Set 2 Joy Cowley The Wright Group   Set of 4 books
R 3 Readers Twig Books: Early Emergent - Level A - Set 3 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 4 Readers Sunshine: Early Emergent - Level B - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 5 Readers The Story Box: Early Emergent - Level B - Set 2 Joy Cowley The Wright Group   Set of 4 books
R 6 Readers Twig Books: Early Emergent - Level B - Set 3 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 7 Readers Sunshine: Early Emergent - Level C - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 8 Readers The Story Box: Early Emergent - Level C - Set 2 Joy Cowley The Wright Group   Set of 4 books
R 9 Readers Twig Books: Early Emergent - Level C - Set 3 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 10 Readers Foundations: Early Emergent - Level C - Set 4 Various The Wright Group   Set of 10 books
R 11 Readers Foundations: Early Emergent - Level C - Set 5 Various The Wright Group   Set of 7 books
R 12 Readers Foundations: Early Emergent - Level C - Set 6 Various The Wright Group   Set of 6 books
R 13 Readers The Story Box: Early Emergent - Level D - Set 1 Joy Cowley The Wright Group   Set of 4 books
R 14 Readers Sunshine: Early Emergent - Level D - Set 2 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 15 Readers Foundations: Early Emergent - Level D - Set 3 Various The Wright Group   Set of 7 books
R 16 Readers Foundations: Early Emergent - Level D - Set 4 Various The Wright Group   Set of 7 books
R 17 Readers Foundations: Early Emergent - Level D - Set 5 Various The Wright Group   Set of 10 books
R 18 Readers Twig Books: Early Emergent - Level D - Set 6 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 19 Readers Sunshine: Emergent - Level E - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 5 books
R 20 Readers The Story Box: Emergent - Level E - Set 2 Joy Cowley, June Melser The Wright Group   Set of 4 books
R 21 Readers Sunshine: Emergent - Level F - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 5 books
R 22 Readers The Story Box: Emergent - Level F - Set 2 Joy Cowley, June Melser The Wright Group   Set of 7 books
R 23 Readers Sunshine: Emergent - Level G - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 6 books
R 24 Readers The Story Box: Emergent - Level G - Set 2 Joy Cowley, June Melser The Wright Group   Set of 5 books
R 25 Readers Twig Books: Emergent - Level G - Set 3 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 26 Readers Twig Books: Emergent - Level H - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 8 books
R 27 Readers Sunshine: Early Fluency - Level K - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 4 books
R 28 Readers Sunshine: Early Fluency - Level L - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 3 books
R 29 Readers Sunshine: Early Fluency - Level M - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 5 books
R 30 Readers Sunshine: Early Fluency - Level N - Set 1 Various The Wright Group   Set of 4 books
R 31 Readers Foundations: Early Emergent - Word Families Various The Wright Group   Set of 31 books consisting of 10 books @ each Level. Levels B, C & D + Teachers Notes. Helps students master early reading skills with these early emergent books that focus on important word families and high-frequency words.
V 1 Parenting Gifts of Love National Down Syndrome Society NDSS   A 25-minute videotape produced and directed by the Allstate Insurance Company. Four families of children with Down syndrome talk about their feelings and experiences with their children, particularly during the first six years. All the children live at ho
V 2 General / Public Awareness Great Expectations NBC www.nbc.com 1990 Jane Pauley introduces us to two young men and their families coping with the challenge of Down syndrome, achieving what was thought impossible. They're making all sorts of plans. A story of great inspiration, of great expectations.
V 3 Communication Developing Language and Reading Skills Using PINT: Parent Involvement and New Technologies Joe and Susan Kotlinski Joe and Susan Kotlinski, 313.581.8436, www.loveandlearning.com 1995 This video talks about a technique that will improve vocalization, vocabulary, pronunciation, and possibly even start the child on their first steps of reading.
V 4 Therapy / Alternative 48 Hours: Hope or Hype? CBS CBS, 800.338.4847 1997 A mother has launched a one-woman crusade to publicize a combination therapy of the unapproved drug piracetam with nutritional supplements. Parents who oppose the treatment are also featured.
V 5 General A World of Opportunities National Down Syndrome Society NDSS Unknown A six-minute color slide collage set to music, underwritten by Kemper National Insurance Companies. With captions, but no narration, children and young adults with Down syndrome from around the world illustrate their interests and abilities in family, wor
V 6 Parenting A Promising Future Together: A Guide for New Parents of Children with Down Syndrome National Down Syndrome Society NDSS Unknown This video will educate parents about their new or expected baby with Down syndrome using the experiences of parents at different stages in their children's lives, developmental pediatricians and other professionals.
V 7 Medical Down Syndrome and the Health Care Professional National Down Syndrome Society NDSS   This 20-minute videotape offers critical information about how to diagnose and care for a baby with Down syndrome, as well as how to communicate a diagnosis to parents. Parents and families share their experiences and the enormous impact health care prof
V 8 General Opportunities to Grow National Down Syndrome Society NDSS   This 25-minute video, sequel to Gifts of Love, was underwritten by Kemper National Insurance Companies to show how people with Down syndrome, ages 6 to 26, participate in all phases of community life.
V 9 Education / Inclusion Bernardsville Beginnings National Down Syndrome Society NDSS   The 23-minute video follows Allison through her first full year in a first grade inclusion program. It is a step-by-step account of teaching staff preparation, classroom experiences, a portrayal of one girl's successful adjustment and a whole class matur
V 10 Education / Inclusion Bittersweet Waltz National Down Syndrome Society NDSS   This 18-minute video is the highly personalized experience of Alec and his first year included in a regular fifth grade class. It describes the experience from the point of view of a parent, a child and the school administration.
V 11 Education / Reading Love & Learning Kit #1 - Alphabet Joe and Susan Kotlinski Love and Learning   Teaches the lower case letters and an associated word for each letter. A child learns not only the name of the letter, but also the sound that it makes. This helps the child learn proper pronunciation and word formation as his or her language skills dev
V 12 Education / Reading Love & Learning Kit #2 - 50 FUN-damental Words Joe and Susan Kotlinski Love and Learning   Based on common words that a child learns early in his language development - parts of the body, articles of clothing, familiar objects and animals. An audiotape, video and books complete the kit.
V 13 Education / Reading Love & Learning Kit #3 - FUN-damentals and More Joe and Susan Kotlinski Love and Learning   Continues the development of basic vocabulary with the names of familiar people/objects as well as some that a child may encounter in special situations or in books. This kit also introduces shapes, numbers 1-10, and the upper case alphabet. An audiotap
V 14 Education / Reading Love & Learning Kit #7 - Amazing Words Joe and Susan Kotlinski Love and Learning   Presents challenging and unusual words that help a child move from basic to a more expressive vocabulary. This kit is ideal for the child who has enjoyed the first six kits. An audiotape, video, books and a beginner's dictionary complete the kit.
V 15 Communication ECO II: The ECO approach for Adults communicating with children James D. MacDonald, Ph.D, CCC-SLP     A series of six training sessions teaches five well estabished strategies for helping children socialize and communicate: Balance, Match, Responsiveness, Sharing control, and Emotional playfulness. Viewers learn to use a scale to measure and guide their
V 15a Communication ECO II: The ECO approach for Adults communicating with children James D. MacDonald, Ph.D, CCC-SLP     A series of six training sessions teaches five well estabished strategies for helping children socialize and communicate: Balance, Match, Responsiveness, Sharing control, and Emotional playfulness. Viewers learn to use a scale to measure and guide their
V 16a Communication / Sign Language Curriculum Tapes - Beginning Level: Lessons 1-4 Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   Learn the beginning lessons of Signing Exact English. There are 14 lessons with approximately 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences in each lesson. (2 hours)
V 16b Communication / Sign Language Curriculum Tapes - Beginning Level: Lessons 5-8 Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   Learn the beginning lessons of Signing Exact English. There are 14 lessons with approximately 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences in each lesson. (2 hours)
V 16c Communication / Sign Language Curriculum Tapes - Beginning Level: Lessons 9-12 Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   Learn the beginning lessons of Signing Exact English. There are 14 lessons with approximately 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences in each lesson. (2 hours)
V 16d Communication / Sign Language Curriculum Tapes - Beginning Level: Lessons 13-14 Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   Learn the beginning lessons of Signing Exact English. There are 14 lessons with approximately 50 vocabulary items and practice sentences in each lesson. (1 hour)
V 16e Communication / Sign Language Student Workbook Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This workbook is a companion to the 14 lessons contained in the Curriculum Tapes.
V 17a Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Arithmetic/Science and Other Subjects Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17b Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Back ThenS and Now (words around the house) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17c Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Bedtime Story (prepositions and adjectives) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17d Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Deafness in the Family? Watch 'em Go! (words for people) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17e Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Education and English (classroom and language arts words) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17f Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Life in an Emergency Room (body and health vocabulary) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17g Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Nature Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17h Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Picnic Time (foods) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17i Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Playacting (animals, bugs, and such) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17j Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Sports Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17k Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - The Girl and the Grand Ball (adjectives) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17l Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - The Rabbit and the Beaver (verbs) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17m Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - The Thirst for Travel (transportation) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 17n Communication / Sign Language Rather Strange Stories - Thinking about Religion (church - related and other nouns) Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   These stories were created to provide practice in word groups at the Intermediate level in Signing Exact English. The word groups were established by topic, and the stories created to use all the words in a given word group in the shortest story possible
V 18 Communication / Sign Language Sign with Me - Volume 1: Building Conversations Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This video/workbook package teaches family members to sign simple, expressive sentences, follow the child's lead in communicating, and use facial expressions and body movement.
V 19 Communication / Sign Language Sign with Me - Volume 2: Building Concepts Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This video/workbook package teaches viewers how to use signs to describe feelings, experiences, and concepts such as wet and dry as well as objects.
V 20 Communication / Sign Language Sign with Me - Volume 3: Positive Parenting Signing Exact English Modern Signs Press, Inc.   This video/workbook package shows parents how to discipline in positive ways by praising your child, handling tantrums and teaching appropriate behaviors.
V 21 Communication Unlocking Tomorrow: A Video on Assistive Technology Georgia Public Television      
V 22 Early Intervention ABC's of Inclusive Child Care Dependent Care Management Group      
V 23 General One Vision, One Voice National Down Syndrome Society      
V 24 Medical Down Syndrome: What the Medical Community Needs to Know Down Syndrome Assn of Greater Cincinnati      
V 25 Parenting Journey of a Lifetime: Beginning with the End in Mind Karen Gaffney Foundation     This 63 minute video details Karen's story from her infancy until her success as a member of a swim team crossing the English Channel - a challenge for any person. Very inspiring.
V 27 General Shorty Michael Furno/Daniel F. Doyle Revolution Earth   Shorty is an inspirational documentary film about Walter "Shorty" Simms, a 55-year old man with Down syndrome, and the Hampden-Sydney Tiger football team's #1 fan.
V 27a General Shorty Michael Furno/Daniel F. Doyle Revolution Earth   Shorty is an inspirational documentary film about Walter "Shorty" Simms, a 55-year old man with Down syndrome, and the Hampden-Sydney Tiger football team's #1 fan.
V 28 Education Numicon: Training Video Numicon Image Learning System    
V 29 General Disabiltiy is Natural Kathie Snow BraveHeart Press   In this provocative and inspirational video, viewers are exposed to new ways of thinking about people with disabilities. When we think differently, we'll act differently: we'll focus on ensuring children and adults with disabilities live natural lives a
V 30 Independence It's Potty Time The Duke Family Series Learning Through Entertainment, Inc.   A potty training program which has earned praise across the nation.