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

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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

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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

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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