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Your Road Map to Rediscovering Joy, Fun, and Togetherness
Having a child with an autism spectrum disorder may mean that you have to change your life. It can seem as though there are so many things you just can't do. But there are adventures—large and small—that kids with autism love, and they are waiting for your whole family! Just think outside of the ordinary, look for reachable sensory experiences, come prepared, and
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Jordan is a loving, intelligent, and energetic boy who, at a very young age, was diagnosed with autism. As a result, he is significantly limited in his communication skills, social development, and academic progress. He exhibits some behavioral issues and maladaptive habits. Additionally, Jordan sometimes has to contend with those who are either not receptive to or not well-informed about special needs individuals.
Despite his condition, Jordan's...
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Rebel is a strong, determined, and freewheeling redhead who lives for speed and loves to go fast in her wheelchair throughout the hallways of her school.
However, her lightning-fast speed gets her into trouble, and she is sent to the principal's office.
Expecting detention for going too fast, Rebel is shocked to learn that the principal instead suggests that she enter the competitive and fast-paced world of Roller Derby.
Will Rebel be rolling with...
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The authors have experienced or witnessed a child who looks or acts differently being asked, "What's wrong with you?" Although the intent may not be malicious, this question can be hurtful for the child who has a physical, cognitive, emotional, or sensory challenge. The purpose of the book is to raise awareness of the capabilities of children with diverse abilities. This book will educate children on interacting with a person who moves, looks, or...
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This is the story of a little boy, who loses his father when he was almost eight-years-old and is forced to quit school at the age of 10, in order to get a job working as an agricultural worker to help support his family of seven. He enjoys school very much, so he is not too happy about leaving it. He works in agriculture-related jobs for a while, until he lands a job as a pig and goat herder. Though he enjoys his new job, he dreams of getting a good...
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Tim and Rachel return from working abroad as a doctor and nurse. Their life is unfolding with reassuring predictability until Rachel finds herself sitting in the darkness of a newly decorated nursery, unable to feel her unborn baby move. Suddenly everything is turned upside down as their newborn teeters on the brink of life and death. Within weeks, they are catapulted into a world of brain damage and on a road to cerebral palsy, epilepsy and palliative...
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In creating this book, Howard Shapiro drew upon his recollections of growing up being the only Jewish kid in his neighborhood and elementary school. His hope is that the parents who read this book to their children will identify with what the feelings and emotions that the characters of Tom and Tupelo experience during the holiday season. They can then talk to their children about their own experiences growing up and have fun while doing it! After...
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This book tells, with the heartfelt power of a father's poetic prose, the story of the first sixteen years of the life of his daughter Kristin, an amazing human being who at birth was described as being a vegetable. It took Robert Nichols over ten years to write this little book telling the distress and delight of his years as the father of a child with Down syndrome. But, this is not a book about a chromosomal abnormality, or even about disability....
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The book is a series of short stories, each recounts a real life event in the life of our son Jake D'Orazio. Beginning with how wife Karen and I met and continuing with Jake's birth and life experiences, each chapter has a short Bible verse at the end followed by a reflection and sometimes a call for a change in thinking or call to action. There are various pictures of Jake and many members of our extended family. The book considers parents thinking...
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Dakota's Pride is a heartwarming documentary about a father's search for the truth about Down Syndrome. Tough questions are posed to and answered by a noted Harvard Physician, and parents of children with Down Syndrome. The answers are surprising and inspiring. In addition to being informative, this documentary celebrates the successes that have been and can be achieved by individuals with Down Syndrome.
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Motivational rhymes are a source of inspiration and encouragement, cleverly crafted in poetic form to uplift spirits and foster positive attitudes. These rhymes often convey empowering messages, emphasizing virtues like perseverance, courage, and resilience. They serve as a beacon of motivation, nudging individuals to overcome challenges, pursue goals, and embrace a positive mindset.Infused with optimism, these rhymes are designed to spark a sense...
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Kids may have fewer responsibilities than mom and dad, but childhood can still be one of the most stressful periods in life. The stresses of school, extracurricular activities, and even day-to-day family living can make kids feel overwhelmed and distracted. To make matters worse, children have very little control over the events in their lives, and haven't had as much practice managing stress as adults. In Parenting Your Stressed Child, you'll learn...
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An indispensable guide to the special challenges faced by parents of learning-disabled children as they enter adulthood, by the author of Laughing Allegra, a leading activist and parent of an adult child with LD.
In 2003 Anne Ford (great-granddaughter of Henry Ford) published Laughing Allegra, about the struggles of raising her learning-disabled daughter, and received a flood of letters from parents of children with LD, ADD, and ADHD, many expressing...
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Borderline Personality Disorder is a serious illness that has historically been misunderstood, misdiagnosed and mistreated. It has been wrongfully stigmatized in the medical community. It is in fact a very treatable condition, with increasingly positive results when identified early and addressed appropriately.
Thankfully, recent developments in the fields of Psychiatry and Psychology have enhanced the understanding and treatment of the Borderline...
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This is a novella about spirituality and death through the eyes of a child. From the age of three Dillon finds that by sitting in his bear chair he can float out of his body. When out of body, Dillon is invisible, and can pass through solid objects and communicate with spirits. When he was eight, Dillon got a motorized tractor with an attached wagon. When his best friend, Daren, drives Dillons tractor into the road and is struck and killed by a truck,...
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Growing up is never easy, but it's even more challenging for siblings of children with special needs. At a time in their lives when all they really want to do is fit in, the reality of their situation prevents them from doing so. This book addresses many of the common thoughts, concerns, and feelings expressed by young adults who have siblings with special needs. It gets at the root of what is truly important: knowledge, empowerment, and perspective....
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An "excellent true-crime study" of a female serial killer given the death penalty for poisoning at least three men between 1973 and 1989 (Publishers Weekly).
Widowed Blanche Taylor Moore was about to lose her second spouse to symptoms that mysteriously mirrored those that killed her first husband-as well as her previous boyfriend. When an investigation reveals arsenic poisoning, the hideous truth about the wife and mother comes to light. Did the abuse...
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Down Syndrome, Blessed With This Ability, Now Imagine Life without Me is a book that portrays seven different families that share their experiences of their children who were blessed with Down syndrome. Parents, if you have received a diagnosis of Down syndrome, this book is a must read. These unique journeys will touch your heart and un-cloud your future.
These angels chose us to be their parents, and this book will show you that your special journey...
19) Life Planning for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Guide for Parents and Family Members
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A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Caregivers! As any parent or caregiver of an individual with developmental disabilities can tell you, planning for the future of an adult with intellectual disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, severe autism, or another such condition requires hard work and good advice. While complete independence and self-reliance is out of reach for many adults with developmental disabilities, a productive, stable, and enjoyable life...
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We Live with Nana and Grandpa is a book about families and how each family is uniquely different. The children, Sophia and Aiden, are biracial. This fact, as well as being raised by their grandparents, makes them different from some of their friends.
On one page, Grandpa is taking a walk with the two children. It is shown with picture bubbles above them what different families may look like. Sophia and Aiden's parents are absent from their home,...
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