Titles for Children and Teens A list of fictional stories from very easy reading up to high school level, by and about children living with disabilities and handicaps. ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER Gehret, Jeanne; Eagle Eyes: child's guide to paying attention ; J Fiction 1991 AUTISM Katz, Illana; Joey and Sam ; JE 1993 Lasky, Kathryn; Home Free ; Y Fiction 1985 Martin, Ann M. ; Inside Out ; J Fiction 1984 Parker, Richard; He is Your Brother ; J Fiction 1974 CEREBRAL PALSY Fassler, Joan; Howie Helps Himself; JE 1975 Gould, Marilyn; Twelfth of May; J Fiction 1984 DOWN SYNDROME Buchanan, Dawn L; Falcon's Wing; J Fiction 1992 Rabe, Berniece; Where's Chimpy ; JE 1988 Christopher, Matt ; Fighting Tackle ; J fiction 1995 Laird, Elizabeth; Loving Ben; J Fiction 1988 HANDICAPPED Bunnett, Rochelle; Friends in the Park ; JE 1992 Hull, Eleanor; Alice with Golden Hair; Y Fiction 1981 Conly, Jane L; Crazy Lady! ; J fiction 1993 Clifton, Lucille; My Friend Jacob; JE 1980 ******************************************* PAMPHLETS ON AUTISM (Ask the librarian for assistance with the Pamphlet File) HER CHILD HAS AUTISM CHILDHOOD AUTISM FACTS ABOUT AUTISM RESOURCE LIST POSITIVE APPROACHES TO CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS TWO ROADS: INCLUSION OR EXCLUSION WHAT IS FACILITATED COMMUNICATION AND WHY WE SHOULD LEARN ABOUT IT OVERVIEW OF THE TRANSITION PROCESS CHILDREN APART: children with autism and their families INTERACTIONS OF TASK DEMANDS, PERFORMANCE AND NEUROLOGY MELISSA; a case study for sensory activities in Autism NEW LIGHT ON AUTISM AND OTHER PUZZLING DISORDERS BIOGRAPHIES Williams, Donna; NOBODY NOWHERE: the extraordinary autobiography of an autistic; 1994: call number921 Williams Callahan, Mary; FIGHTING FOR TONY (autism) 1987: call number 618.92 Kaufman, Barry; SON-RISING (autism); 1976: call number 618.8982 Harasim, Paul; STANDING TALL: Taylor Church (cerebral palsy) ; 1993: call number 921 Church Hunter, Edith F; CHILD OF THE SILENT NIGHT: Laura Bridgman (deafness); 1963: call number J 921 Bridgman Kisor, Henry; WHAT'S THAT PIG OUTDOORS: a memoir of deafness ; 1990: call number 921 Kisor Bernstein, Jane; LOVING RACHEL: a family's journey from grief (handicapped); 1988: call number 362.3 Keller, Helen; STORY OF MY LIFE: Helen Keller ; 1980: call number J 921 Keller Manistee County Library 95 Maple Street Manistee, MI 49660 For additional information call 723-2519 The proceeding titles are samples of some of the items available in this area. There may also be magazines, audio and video cassettes available as well. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance in locating any or all material available. If we do not own something, we can try to obtain it for you through an inter-library loan. This program is quite successful. Thank you for allowing us to be of assistance to you and your organization. The staff of the Manistee County Library March 1998 |
Titles for Adults This selection of titles can be found at the Manistee County Library and its 5 branch libraries. ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER Alexander-Roberts, Colleen; ADHA PARENTING HANDBOOK: practical advice for parents from parents ; 1994; call number 618.92 Wodrich, David L; ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER: what every parent wants to know ; 1994; call number 618.8589 Hallowell, Edward M. ; DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION; 1994; call number 618.85 Taylor, John F. ; HELPING YOUR HYPERACTIVE/ATTENTION DEFICIT CHILD; 1994; call number 616.8589 Barkley, Russell A; TAKING CHARGE OF ADHD: the complete, authoritative guide for parents ; 1995; call number 618.92 Kelly, Kate; YOU MEAN I'M NOT LAZY, STUPID OR CRAZY?! ; 1993; call number 616.8589 AUTISM Stehli, Annabel; SOUND OF A MIRACLE: child's triumph over autism ; 1991: call number 616.8982 CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: a parents guide 1989; call number 616.8982 Harris, Sandra; SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: a guide for families Holmes, David; AUTISM THROUGH THE LIFESPAN--THE EDEN MODEL CEREBRAL PALSY Miller, Freeman; CEREBRAL PALSY; a complete guide for care giving ; 1995; call number 618.92 CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: a parents guide ; 1991: call number 616.836 Emmert, Michelle; I'M THE BIG SISTER NOW ; 1981: call number J616.836 Sienkiewicz-Mercer, Ruth; I RAISE MY EYES TO SAY YES ; 1989 call number 616.836 Killilea, Marie; WITH LOVE FROM KAREN 1963: call number 616.8 DOWN SYNDROME Pueschel, Siegfried M; PARENT'S GUIDE TO DOWN SYNDROME: toward a brighter future ; 1990: call number 616.8588 BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME: a new parents guide ; 1986: call number 616.8588 Kumin, Libby; COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME Van Dyke, D.C.; Mattheis, Philip; MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME Birube, Michael; LIFE AS WE KNOW IT--A FATHER, A FAMILY AND AN EXCEPTIONAL CHILD HEARING IMPAIRMENT Bornstein, Harry; SIGNING: Signed English a basic guide ; 1986: call number 419 Rankin, Laura; HANDMADE ALPHABET; 1991: JE Riekehof, Lottie; JOY OF SIGNING: new illustrated guide for mastering sign language ; 1978: call number 001.65 Wolf, Bernard; ANNA'S SILENT WORLD ; 1977: call number J371.912 Greene, Laura; SIGN LANGUAGE ; 1981: call number J 419 Charlip, Remy; HANDTALK: an ABC of finger spelling and sign language ; 1974: call number J 419 Greenberg, Judith E.; WHAT IS THE SIGN FOR FRIEND? ; 1985: call number J 362.42 MENTALLY / PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED Bolles, Richard N.; JOB-HUNTING STRATEGIES FOR THE SO-CALLED HANDICAPPED OR PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES: 1991: call number 650.14 Allen, Jeffrey; SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR THE DISABLED: understanding the ADA; 1992: call number 350.14 Krementz, Jill; HOW IT FEELS TO LIVE WITH A DISABILITY ; 1992: call number 362.4 Schwier, Karen Melberg; COUPLES WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TALK ABOUT LIVING AND LOVING ; 1994: call number 306.7 Klein, Stanley D; IT ISN'T FAIR!: siblings of children with disabilities ; 1993: call number 362.4 Kamien, Janet; WHAT IF YOU COULDN'T...?: a book about special needs; 1979: call number J 362.1 Hayden, Tori; SOMEBODY ELSE'S KIDS; 1981: call number 371.9 KIDS EXPLORE THE GIFTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ; 1994: call number J 371.91 Meyer, Donald; VIEWS FROM OUR SHOES--GROWING UP WITH A BROTHER OR SISTER WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |