“A Guide To Co-teaching”

By Richard A. Villa, Jacqueline S. Thousand,
Ann I. Nevin

This comprehensive guide highlights the benefits and challenges of co-teaching and imparts the secrets to successful collaborations that supercharge your craft with added productivity, intelligence, and creativity.

“Barron’s SAT Strategies for Students with
Learning Disabilities”

By Dr. Toni Welkes

This SAT study program and test-taking plan has been specifically designed to help students who face a variety of learning challenges, ranging from attention-deficit disorder to difficulties in perception, motor control problems, and sever test-taking anxiety.

“Becky the Brave”
~A story about Epilepsy~

By Laurie Lears

All kids with epilepsy want one thing: just to be like kids without disabilities and to be treated like everyone else. That’s not always easy to achieve, but openness, courage, and information can make a big difference, as this story shows.

“Being the Other One”
Growing up with a brother or sister who has special needs.

By Kate Strohm

Siblings of children with special needs face unique emotional challenges throughout their lives. In clear and compassionate terms, Kate Stohm explores the often secret feelings of siblings and offers valuable strategies for coping with the challenges that come up.

“Breaking Free of the Co-Dependency Trap”

By Barry Weinhold, PhD and Janae Weinhold, PhD

This bestselling book, now in a revised edition, radically challendges the revailing medical definintion of co-dependency as a permanent, progressive and incurable addition. Rather, the authors identify it as the result of developmental traumas that interfered.

“Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations"

By Judy Winter

This groundbreaking and inspiring book provides detailed information on how to let go of the “perfect-baby” dream, face and resolve grief, avoid the no-false-hope syndrome, access early intervention services, and avoid the use of limiting and outdated label.

"Building a Joyful Life With Your Child Who Has Special Needs"

By Nancy J. Whiteman

Whether your child has physical, developmental, learning or mental health challenges, this book provides strategies for parents to understand and accept their range of feelings, reframe painful thoughts, and find balance and personal meaning in their own lives while raising their child with special needs. It also deals with key issues such as coping with a diagnosis, discussing support needs with a child’s teachers and explaining a child’s differences to family and friends.

“Childhood Speech, Language & Listening Problems”
What every parent should know

By Patricia McAleer Hamaguchi

Have you noticed that your child has difficulty getting the right words out, following directions or being understood? If so, speech-language pathologist, Patricia Hamaguchi has now revised and update her highly effective guide to help you determine what's best for your child.

“Children with Cerebral Palsy 2nd Edition”
A Parent's Guide

By Elaine Geralis

Provides comprehensive coverage of the concerns and issues central to helping children, including: Diagnosis, Assessment, Adjustment, Therapies, Early Intervention, Special Education, Legal Rights, Daily Care, Family Life, Development, Medical Treatments and Advocacy.

“Children with Visual Impairments”
A Parents' Guide-2nd Edition

Edited by M. Cay Holbrook, Ph. D.

This thoroughly revised and expanded edition is an essential resource for parents of children who are blind, legally blind or have low vision. It is filled with jargon-free, compassionate information and advice on children from birth through age 7, making it the most useful resource of it's kind.

“Collaborative Teaming" 2nd Edition

By Martha E. Snell & Rachel Janney

This easy-to-use guide helps teachers form and maintain effective collaborative teams that stimulate students’ academic progress and promote positive social behavior.

"Conflict Resolution: The Partnership Way"

By Barry K. Weinhold & Janae B. Weinhold

This book provides many practical step-by-step processes for resolving conflicts of wants and needs, of values and beliefs and intractable conflicts.

"Count Us In"

By Jason Kingsley
And Mitchell Levitz

At ages nineteen and twenty-two, respectively, Jason and Mitchell share their innermost thoughts, feelings, hopes, and dreams, their lifelong friendship, and their experiences growing up with Down syndrome.

“Delicate Threads”

By Debbie Staub, PH.D

Delicate Threads offers a rare look at friendships between children with and without special needs.

"Developing Talents"
Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

By Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy

This book provides advice and illustrations fro Temple’s own experiences as well as the advice of other adults with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome who have also achieved lucrative and enjoyable careers.

"DYSPRAXIA"
Developmental Co-ordination Disorder

By Dr. Amanda Kirby

What most parents want above all is information – about causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and other possible conditions. The book explains all these in simple terms and also includes a glossary of technical words that may be used by professionals.

“Educating Children with Multiple Disabilities”

By Fred P. Orelove & Dick Sobsey

By integrating health care and education, members of an education team can help learners improve their motor, communication, mealtime, and self-care skills and meet other individualized education objectives.

“Five Universal Principles of Positive Behavior Support”
And the Story of My Life

By Dr. Annemieke Golly

This book is intended to provide teachers and parents with helpful insights into the behavior of children.

"Freeing your Child from Anxiety"

By Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D.

Powerful, practical solutions to overcome your child’s fears, worries, and phobias.

"Freeing your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder"

By Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D.
(2 copies available)

Step-by-step guideline to:

• Break the cycle of debilitating rituals
• Empower your child to take back control
• Maximize your child’s recovery, whether on or off medication
• Make sense of confusing symptoms

"Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence"

By Luke Jackson

Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Over the years Luke has learned to laugh about the name-calling but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and deisions and when a child has AS, the result is often explosive. 13 year-old, Luke Jackson's book give guidance on bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, problems at school, dating and relationships and morality.

“From Disability to Possibility”
The Power of Inclusive Classrooms

By Patrick Schwarz

. . . Patrick Schwarz shows you not only why many current special education frameworks don’t work but also how they damage children, often for life, Then he demonstrates how possibility studies offer a meaningful, practical, and doable alternative to traditional special education practices both during the school years and after.

“From Emotions to Advocacy” Second Edition

By Wrights Law

Pete and Pam Wright teach you how to plan, prepare, organize and get quality special education services. It includes dozens of worksheets, forms and sample letters.

"Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger’s Disorder"
2nd Edition

By Kathryn Stewart, Ph.D.

The book presents easy and engaging activities that can help you help our child socialize with humor and empathy, organize his or her daily activities, multitask, and more.

"Hi, I'm Adam--A Child's Story of Tourette Syndrome"

By Adam Buehrens

Adam wrote and illustrated this book because he wants everyone to know he and other children with TS are not crazy. They just have a common neurological disorder.

“How to Do Homework without Throwing Up”

By Trevor Romain

If homework makes you uneasy or queasy, this book is for you. Author Trevor Romain understands how horrible homework can be. And he knows how you can do yours without throwing up.

"IEP and Inclusion Tips"
For Parents and Teachers

By Ann I. Eason, Attorney-at-Law and Kathleen Whitebread, Ph.D

 Handout Version

"IEP Team Guide"

By the Council for Exceptional Children

 “The IEP Team Guide beautifully fulfills the commitment of The Council for Exceptional Children to provide parents and educators with the resources they need to work together to help students achieve better outcomes. In addition to spelling our IEP basics in clear, concise language, it helps each member of the team understand his or her importance. This is a book that helps parents and educators understand not just the letter of the law, but the spirit of the law as well.”

Nancy D. Safer, Executive Director

The Council for Exceptional Children

“Inclusive Elementary Schools: Recipes for Success”

By Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Caren Sax

As team members reflect on their current instructional practices and seek to become more effective for a wide variety of learner, they will find support and practical suggestion in this book.

“Indescribably Arabella"

By Jane Gilbert

Arabella Anastasia wants to be famous. Will she be a famous painter? A famous actress? A famous twirling, whriling ballerina? Or will she be famous in her own indescribable way?

"It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend"
Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities find Social Success

By Richard Lavoie

A successful social life is immeasurable important to a child's happiness, health and developement but until now, no book has provided practical, expert advice on helping learning disabled children achieve social success.

"Just Peace: A Message of Hope"

By Mattie J. T. Stepanek with Jimmy Carter

Affected by a rare and fatal neuromuscular disease, Mattie, a thirteen year-old boy, made a difference before he died with his poetry. Just Peace explores Mattie's concept of the world and all people as a unique mosaic of gifts; the shattering of this mosaic due to increasing violence, war and injustice; and the rebuilding of the mosaic through planning and the active pursuit of peace.

"Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar and More!"

By Martin L. Kutscher MD

The one stop guide for parents, teachers and other professionals.

“Kids in the Syndrome Mix”
Of ADHA, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar, and More!

. . . “The writing style is pitched to be humorous, informative and explanatory at the same time. There is a perfect mix of medical background knowledge combined with real-life practical advice and situations.”

                  --The National Childminding Association

"Learning Disabilities"
From Identification to Intervention

By Jack M. Fletcher, G. Reid Lyon,
Lynn S. Fuchs, Marcia A. Barnes

Evidence based and authoritative, this important work offers a new approach to understanding and intervening with struggling learners.

“Learning Outside the Lines”

By Jonathan Mooney
And David Cole

Perhaps you find yourself outside the norm, because you learn differently—but unlike your classmates, you have no system in place that consistently supports your ability and desire to learn. Simply put, you are considered lazy and stupid. You are expected to fail. This book is written by two such “academic failures”—that is, two academic failures who graduated fro Brown University at the top of their class. They teach you how to take control of your education and find true success—and they off all the reasons why you should persevere.

“Legal Aspects of Special Education”

By Kurt E. Hulett

This book is intended to provide a reference tool for developing and implementing legally and educationally sound special education programs and policies. It includes case studies with follow-up questions, “Facts at a Glance, analysis of 2004 IDEA, analysis of the No Child Left Behind Act, and the link between the Civil Rights movement and special education law.

“Living Well with a Hidden Disability”
Transcending Doubt and Shame and Reclaiming Your Life

By Stacy Taylor, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. with
Robert Epstein, Ph.D.

• Includes:
• Overcome Feelings of Isolation and Powerlessness
• Deal with Shame, Grief, Anger and Sadness
• Navigate the Health Care System  and Find a Helpful Support System
• Rebuild Your Self-Esteem and Strengthen Body, Mind and Soul

“Marzetta Stood In For Mama”

By Glenda Horton Manning

A true inspiration for caring educators who understand the value in meeting the needs of children. – Pat Grigg

“Mental Retardation Doesn’t Mean Stupid”

By Robert Evert Cimera

In addition to supplying hundreds of practical teaching strategies, Mental Retardation Doesn’t Mean “Stupid”! also furnishes readers with scores of useful resources, including websites, professional organizations, and support groups.

"More Than a Mom: Living a Full And Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs (Mom's Choice Awards Recipient)"

By Heather Fawcett

More Than a Mom is a lifeline of information and advice for mothers who have children with developmental or physical disabilities, mental health or learning issues, or chronic medical condition. With the authors’ skillful blend of research, personal experience, and feedback from over 500 mothers across the United States and Canada, this book will help you cope, adjust, and find the inspiration to make your daily life easier and more fulfilling.

"No Child Left Behind"
A Guide for Professionals

By Mitchell L. Yell and Erik Drasgow

This guide describes the legal structure of NCLB

"No Child Left Behind: Student Enrichment Series"
Wright's Law

By Peter W. D. Wright, Esq., Pamela Darr Wright, Suzanne Whitney Heath

Includes:

Full Text of the No Child Left Behind Act

Analysis and Interpretation

Strategies, Sample Letters and Glossaries

No Child Left Behind CD-ROM of Resources & References

 

"Nolo's Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for your Special Ed Child"
How to Advocate for your Special Ed Child 5th Edition

By Attorney Lawrence M. Siegel, Director of the National Deaf Education Project

Offers vital information, useful strategies and encouragement as you secure your child's education, step by step. Let it help you to untangle eligibility rules and assessments; research your options; prepare for IEP meetings; tailor the IEP to meet your child's needs; resolve disputes with your school district..

"Nolo's Complete IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities"
Learning Disabilities 3rd Addition

By Attorney Lawrence M. Siegel, Director of the National Deaf Education Project

Find & understand your child's rights

Resolve disputes with your school district

Develop an IEP specifically for your child

"Overcoming Dyslexia"
A new and complete science-based program for reading problems at any level

By Sally Shaywitz, M.D.

Dr. Sally 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.

"Owning It: Stories about Teens with Disabilities"

By Donald R. Gallo

There's a lot to deal with when you're a teen; school, teachers, parents, friends, girlfriends & boyfriends. The teens in these ten stories deal with all of those and the challendges of having a disability.

"Rolling Along"
The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair

By Jamee Riggio Heelan, OTR/L

Follow along as Taylor shows the many ways his new wheelchair helps him get around and play. Share his excitement as he explores his newfound independence.

“Something’s not Right”
One family’s struggle with learning disabilities.

By Nancy Lelewer

A dyslexic herself, Ms. Lelewer writes about her experience raising four children, three of whom had some form of learning disability, at a time when very little was known about learning differences.

"Special Brothers and Sisters"
Stories and tips for Sibling of Children with a Disability or Serious Illness

Edited by Annette Hames and Monica McCaffrey

Children and young people explain in their own words what it is like to live with their brothers and sisters and talk about their feelings of love and frustration, joy and sadness.

“Special Education Law” Second Edition

By Wrights Law

Provides a clear roadmap to the laws and how to get better services for all children with disabilities.  It teaches you how to use the law as your sword and your shield.

“Special Education, Parent’s Guide for Children’s Success”

By Michael T. Bailey

This book presents the complexities of the process in a simple-to-understand way and offers practical tips, checklists and strategies on how to make the system work to insure the educational success of all children.

"Special People, Special Ways"

By Arlene Maguire

Beyond our physical limitations is a world of unique gifts for each of us to share. Though we look different, inside we're the same.

"Special Siblings"
Growing up with someone with a disability

By Mary McHugh

This book captures the joys and challenges of having-and being-a "special sibling". Author Mary McHugh, sister of a man with cerbral palsy and mental retardation, weaves together a lifetime of memories and reflections, relevant research and interviews with more than 100 other siblings and experts.

"Take Him Home and Love Him"
A story of Autism and how to cope with it.

By Mary Ann Puckett

I have worked in this population and have read books and research for many years. Never have I read such a concise and accurate book that provided such "useful" information along with a heartwarming story!

"Teaching the Tiger"

By Marilyn P. Dornbush, PhD & Sheryl K. Pruitt, M.Ed.

A handbook for individuals involved in the education of student with Attention Deficit Disorders, Tourette Syndrome or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

"The ABC’s of Bullying Prevention"
A comprehensive School-wide Approach

By Kenneth Shore, Psy.D.

This book can be a major tool in the reduction and ultimate elimination of one of the most devastating and insidious problems facing our schools today!!

"The Bipolar Child"

By Demitri Papolos, M.D.

Thoroughly updated to cover all the latest developments in treatment options, the Third Edition of The Bipolar Child is more than ever an invaluable resource for parents and children grappling with the challenges of bipolar disorder, as well as for professionals who treat and educate them.

“The Brainstorms Companion”
Epilepsy In Our View

By Steven C. Schachter, M.D.

The Brainstorms Companion turns its attention to the family, friends, co-workers, and support staff of the patient. The book helps them to cope with the emotional trauma and to understand exactly what is happening when they witness a seizure.

”The Brainstorms Healer”
Epilepsy In Our Experience

By Steven C. Schachter, M.D.
and A. James Rowan, M.D.

Stories of health care professionals as care providers and patients.

”The Brainstorms Woman”
Epilepsy In Our Lives

By Steven C. Schachter, M.D.
Kaarkuzhali Babu Krishnamurthy, M.D.
Deborah T. Combs Cantrell, M.D.

In first-hand, personal accounts, women reveal how epilepsy impacts the most intimate and important parts of their lives.

“The Brainstorms: Epilepsy In Our Words"

By Steven C. Schachter, M.D.

Personal Accounts of Living with Seizures

"The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome"

By Tony Attwood

A definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's Syndrome. It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

"The Elephant in the Playroom"

By Denise Brodey

Ordinary parents write intimately and honestly about the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of raising with special needs.

“The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law”

By Randy Chapman, Esq.

An essential tool for parents to help them get the best education possible for their child with disabilities. Includes 2004 changes to IDEA.

"The Flight from Intimacy"

By Janae B. Weinhold, PhD & Barry K. Weinhold, PhD

Hearing your relationship of Counter-dependcy-the other side of Co-dependency.

"The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as Amended in 2004"

By Rud Turnbull, Nancy Huerta and Matthew Stowe

 

"The Myth of Laziness"

By Mel Levine, M.D.

America's top learning expert shows how kids-a parents-can become more productive.

"The New Social Story Book"
Illustrated Edition

By Carol Gray

Included are real stories that worked for real children on various topics such as: How to greet someone; sharing toys; going out to eat, listening to the teacher and many more.

"The Out-of-Sync Child"
Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder

By Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.

The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)—and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents—now revised and updated.

"The Out-of-Sync Child has Fun"

By Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.

Activities for kids with sensory processing disorder

"The Special Educator's Comprehensive Guide to 301 Diagnostic Tests"

By Roger Pierangelo, PhD & George Gulliani, J.D., Psy.D

Select and interpret the most commonly used assessment measures for disabilities as defined by IDEA 2004.

“The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD”

By John F. Taylor, Ph.D.

Do you have a hard time paying attention or staying still? Do you sometimes get yelled at for talking in class or moving around? Do you often zone out? Lose assignments? Fall behind in school? Have trouble controlling you behavior? Maybe you have ADD or ADHD. This book was written especially for you. But you might want to share it with a parent or another caring adult. Talk it over together and try some of the activities. Meanwhile, know you’re not alone.

"The Ultimate Gift"

By Jim Stovall

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are here to read the last will and testament of Howard 'Red' Stevens."... So begins a twelve month quest for the purpose and meaning in an empty life, as Jason attempts to complete the tasks required to receive Red Stevens' greatest bequest....

“The Way I See It”

By Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

Temple offers helpful do’s and don’ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her “insider” perspective and a great deal of research.

"Thinking in Pictures"
My Life with Autism

By Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

In this unprecedented book, Grandin delivers a report from the country of autism. She tells us how that country is experienced by its inhabitants and how she managed to breach its boundaries to function in the outside world.

"TIC TALK"
Living with Tourette Syndrome
A 9 year-old boy's story in is own words

By Dylan Peters

In his own words-often humorous, always insightful-Dylan helps reader of all ages understand Tourette Syndrom and the enormous pressures this little understood affliction places on those who have it and on those who love them.

"Transitiion and IDEA 2004 *What Every Teacher Should Know About*"
2 copies available

"Transition Assessment"
Planning Transition and IEP Development for Youth with Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Extremely practical and comprehensive, this new text demonstrated how to use transition assessment information to plan and design IEP goals and objectives. Theory, practice and application are tied together to develop the reader's knowledge and skill in transistion assessment. As such, the reader is provided with what to assess as well as how to assess. Finally, the book is structured to allow the reader to practice and demonstrate understanding of transition assessment.

"Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities"
What educators and service providers can do

This book focuses on all aspects of transition planning from school to post school levels.

“Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities”

By Maggie Mamen

This guide features key suggestions for developing written and verbal communications, understanding social clues, managing behavior, self-regulation and improving organizational skills and also covers relevant teaching methods for the classroom.

“Understanding Sensory Dysfunction”
Learning, Development and Sensory Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Bipolar Disorder

By Polly Godwin Emmons and Liz McKendry Anderson

This book provides a wide range of practical and empowering strategies to assist children with sensory dysfunction in learning, skills development and socialization. Focusing on early intervention, this book shows how children can reach their full potential at home, at school and in the community.

"Understanding the Mind of Your Bipolar Child"
The complete guide to the development, treatment and parenting of children with Bipolar Disorder

By Gregory T. Lombardo, M.D., PhD

The intensity with which a bipolar child perceives things can be the source of creativity and talent but it can also be a source of confusion and disorganization. Dr. Gregory T. Lombardo provides comprehensive information on: Professional diagnosis, developmental issues, disorders that go hand-in-hand with bipolar including ADHD and ODD and Treatment-including psycho-therapy and medication.

"Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships"
Decoding Social Mysteries through the Unique Perspectives of Autism

By Dr. Temple Grandin & Sean Barron

Dr. Temple Grandin and Sean Barron use their colorful life stories to explain the unwritten rules and patterns of social relationships. They create guidelines for living and working with others an d illustrate their infinite applications, in even the most complex situations.

"What Every Teacher Should Know About Teacher/Tested Classroom Management Strategies"

By Blossom S. Nissman

This booklet will assist and encourage innovation in teaching and presents management methods that will give the classroom teacher the freedom to provide each child with maximum opportunities to learn.

"What to Do When You Worry Too Much"
A kid's guide to overcoming anxiety

By Dawn Heubner, PhD

Did you know that worries are like tomatoes? No, you can't eat them, but you can make them grow, simply by paying attention to them. If your worries have grown so big that they bother you almost everyday, this book is for you.

"What to Do When You’re Scared & Worried"
A guide for kids

By James J. Crist, Ph.D.

Everyone has fears and worries some of the time. But you don’t have to stay scared and worried. This book can help.

"What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck"

By Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
(2 copies available)

This interactive self-help book turns kids into super-sleuths who can recognize and more appropriately respond to OCD’s tricks.

”What’s Wrong With Timmy?”

By Maria Shriver

Anytime children see other children who look, talk, or act differently, their first question usually is, “What’s wrong with them?” My hop is that this little book will help children understand that kids with disabilities are not to be feared, pitied, or ridiculed, but are to be embraced, challenged, and included. It is, I believe, one way to teach our children that no matter how we are born, we are all God’s unique children.                       

~~~ Maria Shriver

"When My Worries Get Too Big"
A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety

By Kari Dunn Buron

This book is written to help children, parents, and teachers understand about the anxiety experienced by children with autism spectrum disorder and offers some suggestions about how the child might recognize ‘anxiety’ (autism too big) and what he or she might do.

”When Your Child Has ADD/ADHD”

By Rebecca Rutledge, Ph.D

With this reassuring handbook, you’ll get the explanations, advice, and answers you need to understand, nurture, and – most importantly – help your child.

"Why Do You Do That?"
A book about Tourette Syndrome for children and young people.

By Uttom Chowdhury and Mary Robertson

An age-appropriate source of information on TS for children and adolescents aged 8 to 16. An invaluable guide for families affected by TS, particularly for siblings of children with TS.

"Why Johnny Doesn't Behave"
Twenty Tips and Measurable BIPs

By Barbara D. Bateman and Annemieke Golly

The first half of this book features 20 'tips' to help you deal effectively with behavior problems. The second half consists of sections dedicated to Functional Behavior Assessments and Behaviorial Intervention Plans.

"Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives"

By Barbara D. Bateman and Cynthia M. Herr

Measurable goals and objectives can be surprisingly fast, easy to write and helpful-once the skill has been learned. You will learn just that with the IEP best practices book updated with IDEA 2004.

"You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children With Disabilities"

By Stanley Klein

In You Will Dream New Dreams, a compassionate, deeply felt collection of writings, you’ll discover the common ground of emotions shared by parents of children with disabilities. Real-life fathers and mother of kids with cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, mental retardation, and other life-changing illnesses speak fro the hear on how they mourned for the child of their dreams…learned the importance of turning to friends instead of being “strong” all the time…experienced the wrenching disappointment of letting go of certain expectations for their child…and found the unexpected joy of discovering new dreams.

“A Day With Jonathan Mooney”

Concrete Strategies for Teaching & Parenting Outside the Lines
In this 2-disc DVD set containing 4 hours of content, Jonathan outlines four concrete principles that parents, teachers, and administrators can follow to help facilitate the success of different learners – not by fixing “broken” kids, but by modifying traditional educational environments, and re-drawing the lines of what we consider “normal” learning.

“A Message for Teachers”

By Jonathan Mooney
VHS

“Max’s World”
VHS

Information for parents and patients about Concerta® (methylphenidate HCI) CII, one of the treatment advances in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

“Surviving Due Process: When Parents & the School Board Disagree”

By Stephen Jeffers v. School Board
DVD
This DVD takes you inside a special education due process hearing, from initial preparation to testimony by the final witness. See exciting direct examination and dramatic cross-examination, arguments between counsel, objections to hearsay and leading questions.

“What the Silenced Say”

By Jonathan Mooney
DVD
In What the Silenced Say, Jonathan speaks honestly in a voice that comes straight from the educational tranches about his experience as a dyslexic and hyperactive student who did not learn to read until he was twelve.  Jonathan outlines how he moved past feeling “stupid and crazy” to ultimately graduate with a 4.0 English literature from Brown University. 

Great for Adults and children!!

“Wrightslaw: Special Education Law & Advocacy Training Series: Legal Requirements of IEPs”

DVD 1.25 hours

“Wrightslaw: Special Education Law & Advocacy Training Series: Understanding Your Child's Test Scores”

DVD 1.50 hours

“GUIA DE LA LEY DE EDUCACION ESPECIAL
UNA GUIA PARA PADRES, MAESTROS Y OTROS PROFESIONALES ACADEMICOS”

LIC. RANDY CHAPMAN