Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism
by Fiona Bleach
from Autism Asperger Publishing Company
This book is different! It is specially designed to give answers to the many questions of brothers and sisters of young people on the autistic spectrum. As well as explaining the characteristics of autism, it is full of helpful suggestions for making family life more comfortable for everyone concerned.
Who Was Helen Keller? (Who Was...?)
by Gare Thompson
from Grosset & Dunlap
Who Was Helen Keller? by Penguin FUN
Helen Keller: A photographic story of a life (DK Biography)
by Leslie Garrett
from DK CHILDREN
Tells the inspirational tale of this spirited crusader.
In this groundbreaking new series, DK brings together fresh voices and DK design values to give readers the most information-packed, visually exciting biographies on the market today. Full-color photographs of people, places, and artifacts, definitions of key words, and sidebars on related subjects add dimension and relevance to stories of famous lives that students will love to read.
Asperger Syndrome: An Owner's Manual--What You, Your Parents and Your Teachers Need to Know: An Interactive Guide and Workbook
by Ellen S. Heller Korin
from Autism Asperger Publishing Company
"An Owner's Manual" is an interactive workbook designed for young people grades 5 through 8 for use with guidance from a helping adult. Astutely written to be understood by these particular adolescents, "An Owner's Manual" describes what Asperger Syndrome is and how it can affect daily life. With the help of a trusted adult, the child completes a series of exercises related to learning style, sensory issues, emotions, relationships, and more, culminating in a written plan for each major area of his life that will serve as a constant guide and reinforcement. "An Owner's Manual" is designed to be used at different times throughout the child's life, including diagnosis and when problems arise. This unique workbook not only reassures the young person that the things he is struggling with can improve, but also empowers him by providing a chance to identify his needs and to participate in developing interventions and future planning.
Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability
by Pat Thomas
from Barron''s Educational Series
This delightful picture book explores questions and concerns about physical disabilities in a simple and reassuring way. Younger children can find out about individual disabilities, special equipment that is available to help the disabled, and how people of all ages can deal with disabilities and live happy and full lives. Titles in this series for younger children explore emotional issues that boys and girls encounter as part of the growing-up process. Books are focused to appeal to kids of preschool through early school age. Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, A First Look At books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.
We Can Do It!
by Laura Dwight
from Star Bright Books
Photographs show five pre-school children, each with a disability, leading full, productive ad happy lives because they believe We Can Do It!
Glossary and resource list included.
Finalist, Benjamin Franklin Award
This Is Asperger Syndrome
by Elisa Ganon
from Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair
by Jamee Riggio Heelan
from Peachtree Publishers
Taylor's bright outlook on his disability and unending optimism shine through every page of this inspiring book. TAYLOR AND TYLER are twin brothers and best friends. But the twins are different in one significant way: Taylor has cerebral palsy, while Tyler does not. Taylor works hard to strengthen his weak legs in therapy and at home. But when he learns to use a wheelchair, he finds that he is able to get around school more quickly than he could with his walker. He is even able to play basketball with Tyler! Taylor explains why wheelchairs allow many people to be more independent. He also points out why ramps and lowered water fountains are necessary for people in wheelchairs. This triumphant story offers a valuable look at both adjusting to a wheelchair and facing physical limitations with boundless energy and determination.
Helen Keller: From Tragedy to Triumph (The Childhood of Famous Americans Series)
by Katharine Wilkie
from Aladdin
First Signs (Early Sign Language)
by Stanley Collins
from Garlic Press
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