ADD SUCCESS STORIES: A GUIDE TO FULFILLMENT FOR FAMILIES WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, by Tom Hartmann. Book. 1995. Stories about real-life people with Attention Deficit Disorder who achieved success in school, at work, in marriage, and in relationships.

ADHD AND BIPOLAR DISORDER, by Charles Popper, M.D.  Audiotape.  1997.  Proceedings from Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder annual meeting October 23-25, 1997.

ADHD AND TEENS: A PARENT’S GUIDE TO MAKING IT THROUGH THE TOUGH YEARS, by Colleen Alexander-Roberts. Book. 1995. Techniques for handling emotional, academic, and behavioral problems of a teen with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

ADHD AND THE NATURE OF SELF-CONTROL, by Russell A. Barkley. Book. 1997. This book represents an attempt by the author to construct "a wholesale theory of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder."

ADHD HANDBOOK FOR FAMILIES: A GUIDEBOOK FOR COMMUNICATING WITH PROFESSIONALS, by Paul L. Weingartner. Book. 1999. A resource for anyone who wants to understand what ADHD is, what it feels like, and how to help children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder live a full life.

ADHD IN ADOLESCENTS: OUR POINT OF VIEW!, Susan Sweetman, Editor. Video. 1995. This brief video offers information about ADHD from physicians. A group of adolescents with ADHD discuss how they are affected by ADHD and how they have dealt with the symptoms. They show that it is something to live with and even laugh about.

THE ADHD PARENTING HANDBOOK, by Colleen Alexander-Roberts. Book. 1994. Offers insights into the causes of a child’s behavior and teaches parents the necessary skills, strategies and techniques to be loving and effective when handling a child with ADHD.

ADHD: WHAT CAN WE DO?, by Russell A. Barkley. Video. 1992. This video focuses on effective ways for managing ADHD. Offers parenting strategies. Techniques are demonstrated. With program manual.

ADHD: WHAT DO WE KNOW?, by Russell A. Barkley. Video. 1992. Interviews with parents, teachers, and three young people with ADHD discussing the difficulties of living with the disorder. With program manual.

ALL ABOUT ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D. Book. 1996. Author provides the most recent research regarding basic symptoms of ADD; effects on lifestyle; how to diagnose; and how to treat through counseling, school intervention, behavior management, and medication.

ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT SPINA BIFIDA: A GUIDE FROM THE SPINA BIFIDA PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL PEDIATRICS, from the Children’s National Medical Center. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1995. Spina Bifida, a complex birth defect and second most common birth defect in humans for thousands of years, this booklet provides information for understanding the basic medical, educational and social issues, which commonly affect people with Spina Bifida.

ANSWERS TO DISTRACTION, by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey M.D. Book. 1994. Guide to ADD that covers every aspect of the disorder: identifying symptoms and diagnosis, the latest treatment options, and day-to-day advice on living with ADD. Written in question-and-answer format.

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS AND LEARNING DISABILITIES: REALITIES, MYTHS AND CONTROVERSIAL TREATMENTS, by Barbara D. Ingersoll, Ph.D., and Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. Book. 1993. This comprehensive book details the symptoms and diagnosis of attention deficit disorder. It then explores and critiques the possible treatments, evaluates the effectiveness of the treatments, and demystifies the scientific jargon.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR PARENTS, by Gregory S. Greenberg and Wade F. Horn. Book. 1991. Written in question-and-answer format, this book attempts to address the questions parents most frequently ask and gives concrete ideas.

AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES FOR POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: HIGHER EDUCATION’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 504 AND TITLE II OF THE ADA, US Department of Education.  Booklet, 13 pages.  1998.  This booklet reviews the obligations of higher education institutions to provide auxiliary aids and services to students with disabilities. It also includes answers to questions commonly asked by postsecondary schools and their students.

BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME: A NEW PARENT’S GUIDE, Karen Stray-Gundersen, Editor. Book. 1995. Newly revised and updated, this is the book that new parents and professionals turn to as their first source of information. Written by knowledgeable professionals who cover the varied issues that face families and parents of children with Down syndrome.

BEBES CON SINDROME DE DOWN: GUIA PARA PADRES, SEGUNDO EDICION, by Karen Stray-Gundersen, Editor. Book. 1995. Este Libro abarca todo lo que los Padres necesitan saber sobre la crianza de su nino en un ambiente lleno de amor, orgullo y realizacion personal.

BRINGING OUT THE BEST: ENCOURAGING EXPRESSIVE COMMUNICATION IN CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE HANDICAPS, by E. Cooley and G. Singer. Video. 1989. Workbooks contain lessons designed to enhance the expressive abilities of children with multiple handicaps and to initiate communication with participants and other people.

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES, from the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Video. Interviews with parents discussing the future for their children with special needs. Parents share their dreams and expectations of typical life experiences for their children and explain how they are able to maintain energy and hope in the face of a society which often assumes that people with disabilities should expect less from life.

CAREGIVERS’ GUIDE FOR DRUG-EXPOSED INFANTS, Tim Haley, R.P.T. Video. 1992. Discussion and demonstration of caring for infants who were prenatally exposed to drugs now in foster homes. Demonstrates the developmental and learning disabilities from prenatal exposure to drugs, and the potential for the child’s growth and development.

CAROLINA CURRICULUM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, by Nancy M. Johnson-Martin, Ph.D., Susan M. Attermeier, M.A., P.T., and Bonnie Hacker, M.H.S., O.T.R. Curriculum. 1990. This guide offers detailed teaching and assessment techniques for working with children between the ages of 2 and 5 who are considered at risk for developmental delays or who exhibit mild to moderate disabilities.

CEREBRAL PALSY: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR CAREGIVING, by Freeman Miller, M.D., and Steven J. Bachrach, M.D. Book. 1995. A comprehensive and authoritative encyclopedia of cerebral palsy. It describes the medical and psychosocial implications of this condition. The authors provide a wealth of practical advice about caregiving and explain medical terms and diagnoses, surgical procedures, orthopedic devices and assistive technologies. The book also includes lists of resources and recommended reading.

CH.ADD FACTS - CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS, from Ch.A.D.D. - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1997. A set of 9 fact sheets about A.D.D. (attention deficit disorder.) Each fact sheet covers a different topic: Overview of ADD, Parenting a Child with ADD, Medical Management, Educational Rights, An Educator’s Guide, Controversial Treatments, Adults with ADD, The National Organization, and ADD Without Hyperactivity.

CHANGED BY A CHILD: COMPANION NOTES FOR PARENTS OF A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY, by Barbara Gill. Book. 1997. A book that describes the inner needs and range of issues parents face with disabled children. Written with true stories from parents.

CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, THE, by Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D., and Serena Wieden, Ph.D., with Robin Simons. Book. 1998. This book helps parents and professionals get "beyond the label" and understand the unique profile of every child with special health care needs/developmental disabilities. The authors describe a step-by-step approach that initiates and sustains the child’s mastery of the most important developmental milestones.

CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: A PARENT’S GUIDE, Michael D. Powers, Psy.D., Editor. Book. 1989. Provides up-to-date information about autism to help parents understand and cope with their child’s disorder.

CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: A PARENT’S GUIDE, SECOND EDITION, Elaine Geralis, Editor. Book. 1998. Support and information in an easy-to-understand format it provides comprehensive coverage of the concerns and issues central to helping children; diagnosis, adjustment, therapies, early intervention, special education, legal rights, daily care, medical treatments, family life, development and advocacy; plus communication devices, toys, advice on dealing with insurance companies, inclusion during preschool years, and important changes to special education laws.

CHILDREN WITH FACIAL DIFFERENCE: A PARENT’S GUIDE, by Hope Charkins, M.S.W. Book. 1996. Written by the mother of a child with facial difference, this book covers more commonly occurring conditions and some more severe forms, and the medical, emotional, social, educational, legal and financial challenges.

CHILDREN WITH MENTAL RETARDATION: A PARENT’S GUIDE, Romayne Smith, M.A., C.C.C.-S.L.P., Editor. Book. 1993. Written for parents of children from birth through the elementary school years, this guide provides the latest information on diagnosis, development, coping, early intervention, special education, daily living, legal rights, advocacy and family life. Also a resource guide and reading list.

CHILDREN WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME: A PARENT’S GUIDE, Tracy Haerle, Editor. Book. 1992. Written for parents of children and teenagers with Tourette syndrome, this book covers medical, educational, legal, family life, daily care and emotional issues. It offers a foundation for understanding this complex disorder and for developing strategies and treatments for TS as well as related disorders such as ADD and OCD. Behavior management techniques, tips on handling the reactions of others, parent advocacy, coping with feelings of quilt and resentment, and getting help for a child at school are some topics that are covered.

CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS: A PARENT’S GUIDE, M. Cay Holbrook, Ph.D., Editor. Book. 1996. Written by parents and professionals for families of children with mild to severe visual impairment, this book provides information about diagnosis and treatment, child development, early intervention and special education, literacy, orientation and mobility, multiple and visual disabilities, and legal issues.

CHOICES IN DEAFNESS: A PARENT’S GUIDE TO COMMUNICATION OPTIONS, SECOND EDITION, Sue Schwartz, Ph.D., Editor. Book. 1996. A guide to the world of deaf education, providing an unbiased, thorough overview of auditory, bilingual, cued speech, oral approach and total communication. This book gives parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing the facts they need and explanations they must have in order to answer their questions, settle their fears and start down the road to build new dreams and expectations for their children.

CHOOSING HOME OR RESIDENTIAL CARE: A GUIDE FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, by Marilyn Lash, M.S.W., and Paul Kahn, M.Ed. Booklet/Pamphlet. The purpose of this guide is to help families identify and explore common questions, concerns and dilemmas as they consider the advantages and drawbacks of raising a child with severe physical disabilities at home or arranging for care in a residential program. It serves as a starting point to help parents reflect on critical questions about the changing needs of their children and the affect on the family over time, what are the benefits and stresses in how they are currently meeting their children’s special needs and how their families and children can prepare for the future.

DAREDEVILS AND DAYDREAMERS: NEW PERSPECTIVES ON ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, by Barbara D. Ingersoll, Ph.D.  Book, 239 pages.  1998.  This book for parents of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) describes how to obtain the best evaluation for a child; how to recognize symptoms of coexisting problems such as depression and learning disabilities; why some children don’t respond to stimulant medication; what treatments are most likely to help children with ADHD; which children are likely to need multimodal treatment; how to find the right professional for a child with ADHD; what to do for a child with ADHD who has social problems; how to promote harmony at home; and what to expect from the school.

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE EPILEPSY? SECOND EDITION, by James E. Jan, Robert G. Ziegler, and Giuseppe Erba. Book. 1983. This comprehensive book for parents of children with seizure disorders includes information on what epilepsy is and is not, what it means to have a child with epilepsy, and medications and treatments. It also includes information on how epilepsy affects a child through the lifespan and caring for a child who has multiple disabilities.

DON’T THINK ABOUT MONKEYS: EXTRAORDINARY STORIES WRITTEN BY PEOPLE WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME, Adam Ward Seligman and John S. Hilkevich, Editors. Book. 1992. This book is a collection of stories written by 14 people who live with Tourette syndrome.

DOWN SYNDROME: BIRTH TO ADULTHOOD: GIVING FAMILIES AN EDGE, by John E. Rynders and J. Margaret Horrobin. Book. 1996. Filled with photographs, clearly written with numerous practical suggestions. These authors share case studies of families from the EDGE Project at the University of Minnesota and weave research findings into the text.

DR. LARRY SILVER’S ADVICE TO PARENTS ON ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, by Larry R. Silver, M.D. Book. 1993. Dr. Silver answers parents’ questions about ADHD, identifies some of the clues to look for, and gives guidelines on behavioral techniques.

DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION: REORGANIZING AND COPING WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER FROM CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADULTHOOD, by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., and John J. Ratey, M.D. Book. 1994. In explaining ADD, this book draws on examples from life. Some accounts are composites, some are drawn directly from the authors’ patients’ experience, and some are based upon interviews conducted for this book. Discusses ADD in adults as well as in children.

THE EARLY DAYS, from the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Video. 1993. Parents discuss the first time a doctor or other health professional gave a diagnosis or identified a developmental delay. Parents offer suggestions to other parents such as searching for help and support, asking a lot of questions, being patient, not giving up, living one day at a time and one problem at a time, and trusting their own feelings.

EINSTEIN AND ME: TALKING ABOUT LEARNING DISABILITIES, by Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D. Video. 1994. The author, a professor at Lesley College and a clinical psychologist, interviews children about their experiences with learning disabilities. Children speak openly and honestly about how they found out about their learning disability, the policies and people who made life difficult, people and programs that helped them cope, their strengths and talents, and their futures. Suggested for in-service and parent meetings. It is also recommended for children, parents and teachers.

FACING THE CHALLENGES OF ADD: A KIT FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS: EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, from Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder and the Council for Exceptional Children.  Curriculum.  1996.  This curriculum for parents and teachers contains videos titled “Facing the Challenges of ADD” and “One Child in Every Classroom.” It also has fact sheets “Attention Deficit Disorder: Adding Up the Facts,” “Attention Deficit Disorder: What Teachers Should Know,” “101 Ways to Help Children with ADD Learn: Tips from Successful Teachers,” “Attention Deficit Disorder: What Parents Should Know,” “Attention Deficit Disorder: Beyond the Myths,” “One Child in Every Classroom: A Video User’s Guide,” and “Where Do I Turn? A Resource Directory of Materials About Attention Deficit Disorder.”

FOR A DEAF SON, from PBS Video. Video. 1994. This program uses first person diary, performance and traditional documentary techniques to explore the practical communication problems faced by hearing parents of deaf children. It follows a four-year-old child and his family as they search for ways to unlock his expressive capacities.

FROM THE HEART: ON BEING THE MOTHER OF A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, Jayne D.B. Marsh, Editor. Book. 1994. Nine mothers explore the intense, sometimes painful, emotional terrain of raising a child with special needs. The successes, setbacks, struggles and joys shared here cover important aspects of daily: relationships with professional providers, family life, work, school issues, feelings about "self," and family members. Provides a vivid portrait of what mothers of children with special needs find important and difficult.

THE FUTURE OF CHILDREN: SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, VOLUME 6 NUMBER 1, SPRING 1996, Richard E. Behrman, M.D., Editor. Journal. 1996. Contents include: Special Education for Students with Disabilities: Analysis and Recommendations; The Legislative and Litigation History of Special Education; Identification and Assessment of Students with Disabilities; Learning Disabilities; Effectiveness of Special Education: Is Placement the Critical Factor?; Transition from High School to Work or College: How Special Education Students Fare; Financing Special Education; Child Indicators: Children in Special Education; Revisiting the Issues: The Effects of Medicaid Expansions on Insurance Coverage of Children; Appendix: Selected Federal Programs Serving Children with Disabilities.

GIVE YOUR ADD TEEN A CHANCE: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGERS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, by Lynn Weiss, Ph.D. Book. 1996. Provides parents with expert help and shows them how to determine which issues are "normal" and which are ADD-caused. It also looks specifically at the academic challenges and offers tips for success but mostly looks objectively at teens with ADD and gives parents guidelines for discipline, guidance and responsibility.

HANDLE WITH CARE: HELPING CHILDREN PRENATALLY EXPOSED TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, by Sylvia Fernandez Villarreal, M.D., Lora-Ellen McKinney, Ph.D., and Marcia Quackenbusch, M.S., M.F.C.C. Book. 1992. A look at the health and education needs of families and their children prenatally exposed to alcohol and other drugs. Addresses financial, social, and mental health problems, state and national resources, and policy recommendations.

HEALING ADD, by Thom Hartmann. Book. 1998. A series of instructions guides readers through transformational exercises that enable them to see, hear, and feel their own past behaviors in an empowering way.

HELP ME TO HELP MY CHILD: SOURCEBOOK FOR PARENTS OF LEARNING DISABLED CHILDREN, by Jill Bloom. Book. 1990. This guide presents a look at the available information, and a step-by-step plan of action to ensure that a child has the best possible education and sense of self-esteem.

THE HYPERACTIVE CHILD BOOK, by Patricia Kennedy, Leif Terdal, Ph.D., and Lydia Fusetti, M.D. Book. 1993. Offers to parents of children with ADHD answers on how to help their children, themselves, and their whole families to cope and thrive. Answers questions about every aspect of raising a child with ADHD.

IF YOUR CHILD IS HYPERACTIVE, INATTENTIVE, IMPULSIVE, DISTRACTABLE...HELPING THE ADD (ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER) HYPERACTIVE CHILD, by Stephen W. Garber, Ph.D., Marianne Daniels Garber, Ph.D., and Robyn Freedman Spizman. Book. 1990. This book prepares parents for the process of determining if their children have ADD with or without hyperactivity and guides them in their dealings with educators, doctors and other professionals. Also describes a step-by-step program to help children to build self-control, improve attention span, concentration and self-control.

THE INCREMENTAL INJURY, by Laura Napier. Video. 1998. This video, produced by a woman with a traumatic brain injury, provides a subjective view of living with brain injury. English.

INTRODUCTION TO HELPING THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CHILD FUNCTION MORE INDEPENDENTLY, by Christine A Nelson, Ph.D. Video. This video is designed to assist therapists and provide information to parents and caregivers in order to incorporate handling ideas in the daily care of their child.

AN INTRODUCTION TO SPINA BIFIDA, by David G. McLone, M.D., Ph.D., and Joy Ito, R.N. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1998. The purpose of this booklet is to aid parents, family and caregivers who care for a child born with spina bifida. Understanding the disorder can help parents to participate fully in working with physicians and the medical team. It is thorough and detailed with illustrations.

JUVENILE JUSTICE ISSUES, Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., Patricia Latham, J.D., and Judge Gerald Rouse.  Audiotape.  1997.  Proceedings from Ch.A.D.D. annual meeting October 23-25, 1997.

KEYS TO PARENTING A CHILD WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, by Barry E. McNamara, Ed.D., and Francine J. McNamara, M.S.W., C.S.W. Book. 1993. Parents can learn to work with their children’s school, effectively manage their children’s behavior, and be their children’s advocate. Has answers to most commonly asked questions about ADD.

KEYS TO PARENTING A CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, by Jane Faulkner Leonard, P.T., M.S.H.P., Sherri L. Cadenhead, M.S.P.T., P.C.S., and Margaret E. Myers, O.T.R. Book. 1997. The authors stress the child’s potential and help parents to understand how greater levels of independence can be achieved. All aspects are considered - physical, mental, and social development, therapy and new trends in medical management, education and vocational training and making provisions for the child’s future.

KID-FRIENDLY PARENTING WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN: A TREASURY OF FUN ACTIVITIES TOWARD BETTER BEHAVIOR, by Daria Medwid and Denise Chapman Weston. Book. 1995. For the parents of deaf and hard of hearing children, this step-by-step guide offers ideas and methods that work with children ages 3-12. Parenting techniques to help parents set limits and avoiding power struggles and help foster positive behavior changes, It also provides resources and support services. Includes activities to help parents enhance communication, solve problems, and strengthen relationships.

LAYING COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS FOR YOUR CHILD WITH A DISABILITY: HOW TO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR CHILD AFTER YOU’RE GONE, by Linda J. Stengle, M.H.S. Book. 1996. The wealth of advice and insight presented here offers mothers and fathers specific tools that will include their child in the community after their death, easing their anxiety about their child’s future. This guide shows families of children with developmental disabilities how to establish a network of non-paid people that can provide lasting relationships for their son or daughter.

THE LD CHILD AND THE ADHD CHILD: WAYS PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS CAN HELP, by Suzanne H. Stevens. Book. 1996. The object of this book is to help parents raise their LD/ADD children to grow up to be okay, normal, well-adjusted and successful adults despite the behavior patterns that make them different. For LD/ADD adults also, to help them to gain control, with knowledge and understanding that they can take charge of their mental processing and direct their physical energy so that the differences that have been handicaps can be converted to assets.

LIVING WITH SPINA BIFIDA: A GUIDE FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS, by Adrian Sandler, M.D. Book. 1997. Comprehensive guide written especially for families and professionals who care for children, adolescents, and adults with Spina Bifida. Covers the key medical, habilitation and emotional issues of each developmental stage. Balanced, accurate and up-to-date, with positive and practical advice on daily living and family relationships. It includes a directory of associations, a glossary and reading list, diagrams, drawings and charts.

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER: PART II, by Joseph Biederman, M.D., Thomas Spencer, M.D., and Timothy Wilens, M.D. Video. 1997. Featured experts respond to questions on the use of medications to treat ADHD and associated conditions in children, adolescents, and adults. They review current scientific knowledge about medications commonly used to treat ADHD, and discuss the myths and controversies surrounding the use of medical treatments for ADHD.

NOBODY’S PERFECT: LIVING AND GROWING WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, by Nancy B. Miller, Ph.D., M.S.W. Book. 1994. The author, with 25 years experience, and four mothers offer strategies and emotional support to help parents of children with special needs to create harmony in their daily lives, enhance their parenting relationships, improve communications with friends and relatives, deal with professionals, and take the best care of themselves and their children.

NO TOLERANCE AND SCHOOL DISCIPLINE, by Mathew Cohen, J.D., and Reed Martin, J.D.  Audiotape.  1997.  Proceedings from Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder annual meeting October 23-25, 1997.

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION: ADDRESSING BIRTH DEFECTS RELATED TO FOLIC ACID, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO, by Lori Williamson-Kruse, M.S., C.G.C., Carrie McMahon, M.S., and Brenda Bell, M.S.Ed. Curriculum. 2000. This curriculum focuses on the prevention of birth defects related to folic acid in the diet, and alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy. It addresses the causes and impacts of birth defects, folic acid, fetal alcohol syndrome, smoking during pregnancy, and pre-conception planning. This curriculum targets ninth and tenth grade students, but it can also be adapted for other junior and senior high school grades. Another potential audience is expectant mothers and/or adolescent women who participate in programs and services offered by health and human service agencies and organizations. Additionally, the male perspective has been incorporated throughout the curriculum. English.

OUT OF SYNC CHILD, THE: RECOGNIZING AND COPING WITH SENSORY INTEGRATION DYSFUNCTION, by Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A. Book. 1998. A clearly written guide. Comprehensive, easily understood information on Sensory Integration Dysfunction and a drug-free treatment approach for children who need help.

PAINFUL PASSAGES: WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, by Elizabeth Dane. Book. 1990. Comprehensive resource invaluable to social work practitioners in school settings. Assessment, bias in assessment, parent involvement, and interdisciplinary teamwork are discussed.

PARENT TO PARENT, from the Virginia Institute for Developmental Disabilities. Video. The families featured in this video address the issues and the emotional impact of having a child with disabilities. They share insight and speak to the values of parent-to-parent support.

PARENT’S GUIDE TO ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS, THE: INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR THE HOME, by Stephen B. McCarney, Ed.D., and Angela Marie Bauer, M. Ed. Book. 1990. This book was written to provide parents with strategies to use in the home.

PARENT’S GUIDE TO AUTISM: ANSWERS TO THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS, by Charles A. Hart. Book. 1993. The essential handbook for understanding all of a child’s needs. In question and answer format. Includes insurance and legal rights, network of foundations, and listings of books on living with autism.

PARENT/TEACHER HANDBOOK ON ATTENTION DEFICIT AND RELATED DISORDERS, from the Louisiana Capital Area Ch.A.D.D. Curriculum. 1998. A handbook developed to help parents and teachers in identifying learning differences, determining appropriate classroom accommodations and negotiating the education maze. It is considered "a work in progress" with updates and additions periodically.

PEDIATRIC MASSAGE FOR THE CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - REVISED, by Kathy Fleming Drehobl, B.S., OTR/L, and Mary Gengler Fuhr, B.S., OTR/ L. Curriculum. 2000. A powerful sensory intervention, massage introduces many physical, social and somatosensory benefits for children. Based on the work of Vimala Schneider McClure, the strokes have been chosen because they are easily adapted for children with special needs, can be used in conjunction with therapeutic positioning and handling, help to promote the attainment of therapeutic and educational goals, and enhance parent-child interaction. The curriculum includes a 58-minute videotape, a viewer’s guide and a practitioner’s book. 

A PLACE FOR ME, from Educational Productions. Video. 1989. Families speak of their special concerns about their children with special needs. The ages range from 3 - 31 years old. The facilitator’s guide is useful to help design a workshop around the video. The viewer’s guide contains transcript of the tape, resources lists.

PLANNING FOR ACCESS: A GUIDE TO PLANNING AND MODIFYING YOUR HOME, from Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association. Booklet/Pamphlet. Since 1976 the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association has helped its member navigate through the various stages of home planning and modification to meet the individual needs. This publication details some basic methods of achieving accessibility in either a new or existing home.

PLANNING FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW, from the Epilepsy Foundation of America. Video. 1991. This video helps parents prepare for their child’s further financial status and eligibility for services when the parents are unable to provide care and guidance.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS, by Reed Martin, J.D. Audio.

POWER PARENTING FOR CHILDREN WITH ADD/ADHD: A PRACTICAL PARENTS’ GUIDE FOR MANAGING DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS, by Grad L. Flick. Book. 1996. Guide to managing difficult behaviors and enabling children to adjust at home, school and beyond. Written in non-technical language with suggestions for immediate use.

PUNTA DE PARTIDA, COMO ABRIR SU PROGRAMA (Y SU CORAZON) A LOS NINOS CON NECESIDADES ESPECIALES, by Laura Kaufman Faison, Jacqueline Sliptroth, Kathy Yackinous, and Mary McAllister Shea. Booklet/Pamphlet. Written in Spanish, this manual for parents and caregivers of children with special needs offers help with safety, cleanliness, health, manners and guardianship.

RAISING A CHILD WHO HAS A PHYSICAL DISABILITY, by Donna G. Albrecht. Book. 1995. A guide to help parents of children with physical disabilities find the right physical and mental health professionals, solve family stress, boost their children’s self-esteem, develop a trusting support team, deal with emergencies and hospitalizations, and get a reluctant school district to meet their children’s educational needs. Includes lists of medical specialists, organizations, and government programs that offer help.

REACHING MINDS # 3: FRIGHT AND THE PLIGHT WHEN THEY’RE NOT READING, THE, by Dr. Mel Levine and Priscilla Vail. Audio. 1997. This audiocassette covers phonological awareness, automatization of the sound-symbol association, increasing phonological awareness through wordplay, effects of poor reading skills, reading as an ongoing process of building comprehension, reading memory, how to help students with reading difficulties, how parents can advocate for their child’s reading education, and achievement tests.

REACHING MINDS #4: HELPING TEENAGERS WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS UNCOVER, DISCOVER, OR RECOVER THEIR STRENGTHS, by Dr. Mel Levine and Rick Lavoie. Audio. 1997. This audiocassette covers challenges imposed by the school system, the real world vs. high school, undiscovered strengths, motivation, unrealistic career goals, painful messages of disappointment, authentic evaluation, social skills, the role of medication, and a model school.

REACHING MINDS # 7: WHEN LANGUAGE LANGUISHES: A COMMON SOURCE OF CHILDHOOD FAILURE, by Dr. Mel Levine, M.D., and Dr. Katharine Butler, Ph.D. Audio. 1997. This audiocassette covers the reciprocal nature of language and learning, language problem vs. attention problem, language at home and at school, the shift in language demands throughout school, making language more explicit, the acquisition of a second language, discussing language problems with the student, identifying a language problem, and domain-specific language abilities.

REACHING MINDS #10: "SORRY, THIS SEAT IS SAVED": SOCIAL FAILURE AND REJECTION IN CHILDHOOD, by Dr. Mel Levine, M.D., and Dr. Steven Asher, Ph.D. Audio. 1997. This audiocassette covers social success, popularity and friendship, the hidden curriculum, social subgroups, self-marketing skills, language pragmatic dysfunctions, and what parents and teachers can do.

REACHING MINDS #12: ATTENTION DEFICITS: UNDERSTANDING CHILDLREN WITH NO LOCUS FOR THEIR FOCUS, by Dr. Mel Levine, M.D., Dr. Stephen Hooper, Ph.D., and Dr. Carl Swartz, Ph.D. Audio. 1997. This audiocassette covers management of attention deficits, mental fatigue, associated language problems, evaluation of attention, multiple sources of information, labels of attention, medication for attention deficits, and long-term outcomes of attention deficits.

RECOGNIZING AND MANAGING CHILDREN WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME/FETAL ALCOHOL EFFECTS: A GUIDEBOOK, by Brenda McCreight. Book. 1997. This book offers information for parents and professionals working with children with fetal alcohol syndrome/fetal alcohol effects. It includes information on the lifelong effects of FAS/E on behavior and learning; covers the historical, medical, and social aspects of FAS/E; and details common behavioral characteristics associated with the condition.

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES, from the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Video. 1993. Parents describe the challenges of finding resources for their children and themselves. They identify the importance of parent groups, networking with other parents, and parent organizations. They discuss the significance of accepting assistance and support from family, friends, and community as well as from service agencies. They offer concrete suggestions to support the process of seeking resources.

SCHOOL PLANNING FOR CHILDREN WITH SEIZURE DISORDERS, from the Epilepsy Foundation of America. Video. 1992. This video is for families who have child with epilepsy and a learning disability. It describes some epilepsy-related problems that may affect learning, describes services available, and encourages parents to participate as member of the school planning team. Closed-captioned. English.

SCOUTMASTER’S GUIDE TO ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, THE: FOR ADULTS WORKING WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER IN SCOUTING AND OTHER YOUTH ACTIVITIES, by D. Steven Ledingham.  Book, 116 pages.  1994.

SELF-ESTEEM AND ADD, by Lynn Weiss, Ph.D. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1993. Taken from a issue of ADDult Support Network newsletter in 1992, it expresses the positive and negative aspects of adult ADD, how it effects self esteem and how adults with ADD can heal and reprogram your their identity and protect their self-esteem.

SENSORY INTEGRATION THERAPY, by Laurie M. Snider B.Sc., (OT), M.A. OT (c) and the Toronto Sensory Integration Group. Video. 1991. This film presentation, with instructor’s booklet, gives an overview of sensory integrative development problems and how therapist might address them.

SEXUALITY: PREPARING YOUR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, by Christina Karakoussis, Carl F. Calkins, and Karen Eggeling. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1998. How to develop a plan for sex education and sexual abuse prevention. A guide for parents which will direct them to resources, clarify their goals, and develop real-world plans for supporting their children’s healthy sexual development.

SIBSHOPS: WORKSHOPS FOR SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, by Donald J. Meyer and Patricia F. Vadasy. Book. 1994. Sibshops brings 8-13 year olds together to express their good - and maybe not so good - feelings about having brothers and sisters with disabilities. Presented in a recreational atmosphere, children have fun while learning.

SIT DOWN AND PAY ATTENTION!: COPING WITH ATTENTION-DEFICIT DISORDER THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE, by Ronald Goldberg, M.D. Book. 1991. A book about attention deficit disorder throughout the life cycle, including childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

THE SPECIAL CHILD: A SOURCE BOOK FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SECOND EDITION, by Seigfried M. Pueschel, Patricia S. Scola, Leslie E. Weidenman, and James C. Bernier. Book. 1995. Contains information about medical tests and daily health care to education, advocacy, and financial planning. Easy to read chapters define causes, symptoms, effects of the conditions that cause disabilities and explain tests, medications, interventions and procedures that can help make a difference in children's lives. Includes information on prenatal detection of birth defects, HIV infections in infants, genetic factors that cause disabilities and the field of learning disabilities.

SSI HELPING KIDS, from the Institute for Child Health Policy. Video. 1994. This tape explains to parents of children with special health needs what the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for children is and how they can apply for it. It discusses the purpose, eligibility criteria, application process and benefits. The tape highlights the lives of four children who receive SSI, showing how the benefits helped them and their families cope with the financial burden of their disability. Gives a toll free number to call for more information.

SSI HELPING KIDS - EN ESPANOL, from the Institute for Child Health Policy. Video. 1994. This tape explains in Spanish to parents of children with special health needs what the supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for children is and how they can apply for it. It discusses the purpose, eligibility criteria, application process and benefits. The tape highlights the lives of four children who receive SSI, showing how the benefits helped them and their families cope with the financial burden of their disability. Gives a toll free number to call for more information.

SSINSIGHTS: CHILDHOOD DISABILITY, from the Institute for Child Health Policy. Video. This video addresses how to provide the documentation a Disability Determination Service Team needs to decide if a chronically ill or disabled child is eligible for Supplemental Security Income.

STEPS TO INDEPENDENCE: TEACHING EVERYDAY SKILLS TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, THIRD EDITION, by Bruce L. Baker and Alan J. Brightman. Book. 1997. This guide helps parents teach essential life skills to their children with disabilities. It also offers sample activities, case examples, skills inventories, and cartoon illustrations to make teaching and learning easier. Chapter on computers gives advice on using technology to enhance learning.

SUCCEEDING AGAINST THE ODDS: HOW THE LEARNING DISABLED CAN REALIZE THEIR PROMISE, by Sally L. Smith. Book. 1991. This guide is for people with learning disabilities, their relatives, teachers, and friends. Uses stories of people who have succeeded despite their learning difficulties to describe what life can be and feel like for a person with learning disabilities.

SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS, by Jennifer S. Bramer, Ph.D., and Wilma Fellman, M.Ed., LPC. Video. 1997. This video is for college students with attention deficit disorder, their counselors and educators, and those interested in making appropriate career decisions. The authors provide information on how to achieve success in college by school selection, using resources available on campus, communicating with instructors, and developing effective study strategies. The video also focuses on how people with attention deficit disorder can make good career decisions.

TALKING COMPUTERS AND LEARNING DISABILITIES: THE GENESIS OF SOUND-PROOF, from Human Ware, Inc. Video. 1991.

TEACHING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: STRATEGIES FOR INITIATING POSITIVE INTERACTIONS AND IMPROVING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, by Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel. Book. 1995. This research-based text dispels the stereotypes surrounding autism by providing accurate information on how much children with this complex disorder can learn. It discusses the behavioral characteristics of autism, available intervention methods, and key topics such as spontaneous language, overselectivity, social communication, and self-management.

TEACHING THE TIGER: A HANDBOOK FOR INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS, TOURETTE SYNDROME OR OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER, by Marilyn P. Dornbush, Ph.D., and Sheryl K. Pruitt, M.Ed. Book. 1995. This book is designed to help teachers, parents, students and relatives to understand and implement an educational plan appropriate for children with learning and behavior problems.

TEENAGERS WITH ADD: A PARENT’S GUIDE, by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M.S. Book. 1995. A comprehensive look at the special challenges of teens with attention deficit disorder. Based on current diagnostic criteria and research, provides a complete introduction to all forms of ADD. It examines troubling behaviors, provides perspective for parents of diagnosed teens, and assists other parents in determining how ADD is affecting their children. Provides support, hope, and advice for successfully navigating the teenage years.

THAT’S MY CHILD: STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, by Lizanne Capper. Book. 1996. This book explores the different avenues of support available to parents of children with disabilities. It offers sensible advice, straightforward information, and practical examples. Written from personal experience, the author shows readers how to build the support networks they and their children need.

THINKING IN PICTURES AND OTHER REPORTS FROM MY LIFE WITH AUTISM, by Temple Grandin, Ph.D. Book. 1995. The author writes of her own experiences as a woman with autism. A Ph.D. and a gifted animal scientist who designs one third of all livestock-handling facilities in the U.S. grants readers insights into autism.

UNDERSTANDING ADHD: ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, by Dr. Christopher Green and Dr. Kit Chee. Book. 1994. Head of the Child Development Unit at the New Children’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia, Dr. Green’s fully revised and expanded book is the definitive guide to ADHD for parents, teachers and health professionals. He offers strategies for coping, explains the causes and effects of ADHD and includes research and answers to all the latest questions about medications and myths.

UNDERSTANDING LEARNING DISABILITIES: HOW DIFFICULT CAN THIS BE?, by Richard D. Lavoie. Video. 1989. This film allows the viewer to look at the world through the eyes of a child with learning disabilities and features a workshop attended by parents, educators, psychologists and social workers. They participate in a series of classroom activities, which cause frustration, anxiety, and tension, emotions familiar to students with a learning disability. Following the workshop a lively discussion ensues.

WHAT EVERY PARENT WANTS TO KNOW: ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, by David L. Woodrich, Ph.D. Book. 1994. This guide aims to prepare parents of children with ADHD for the challenges they face at home or school and empower them to make informed decisions about intervention and education and reaffirm their role in encouraging their children’s success.

WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IF THEIR CHILD IS IN TROUBLE, by Judge Gerald Rouse.  Audiotape.  1997.  Proceedings from Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder annual meeting October 23-25, 1997.

WHEN YOU WORRY ABOUT THE CHILD YOU LOVE: A REASSURING GUIDE TO SOLVING YOUR CHILD’S EMOTIONAL AND LEARNING PROBLEMS, by Edward Hallowell, M.D. Book. 1996. This book combines theory and research with child-rearing advice. The author takes readers through some of the most common childhood problems and shows how biology and genetics contribute to them all, taking the blame and worry away from parents who may feel responsible.

WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS LD (LEARNING DIFFERENCES): A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS, by Gary Fisher, Ph.D., and Rhoda Cummings, Ed.D. Book. 1995. This book gives parents of children with learning differences information and support. Explain the 5 types of LD, the ways it affects a child’s social and emotional well being and family harmony, how to advocate for a child, cope with advice from curious strangers, and more.

WHEN YOUR CHILD IS TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED: A HOME CARE GUIDE FOR FAMILIES, by Paul Kahn. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1997. This guide was written to help parents faced with the difficult and rewarding challenge of having a child on a ventilator, feeding tubes, or dialysis machine at home. Parents offer their words of experience and encouragement throughout this booklet. Lists some resources, also.

WHEN YOUR TEENAGER IS INJURED: PREPARING FOR WORK AND ADULTHOOD, by Marilyn Lash, M.S.W., Paul Kahn, M.Ed., and Gary Wolcott, M.Ed. Booklet/Pamphlet. 1992. Goal of this guide is to help families plan for the transition from adolescence to adulthood, commonly marked by the adolescent leaving school and going to work or college. This guide has been designed to help adolescents, and their families, to assess the student's skills and interests; organize questions; find resources and gather information; develop expectations and goals; find out about training programs, schools and employers; and prepare for employment.

WHY JOHNNY CAN’T CONCENTRATE: COPING WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT PROBLEMS, by Robert A. Moss, M.D., with Helen Huff Dunlap. Book. 1990. Author provides not only a comprehensive treatment plan, but also all the support and knowledge a parent or teacher needs to help a child with ADD reach his/her potential and promise.

YES YOU CAN! A GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, by Mark Nagler, Ph.D., with Adam Nagler. Book. 1997. This book intends to help parents of children with developmental disabilities to manage all aspects of their children’s care. It gives information and advice on finding the appropriate health care professionals, eliminating the barriers to children’s education and social fulfillment, forming or joining support groups, contacting the right people and organizations for help, managing finances and children’s long-term security, and arranging for respite care to prevent parents’ "burnout."

YOU AND YOUR DEAF CHILD: A SELF-HELP GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN, by John W. Adams. Book. 1997. Completely rewritten and expanded, this book helps parents deal with the emotions on learning about their child's hearing loss. This book focuses on topics as feelings, importance of communication in the family, and effective behavior management. It includes references, resources, checklists, and guidelines for evaluating educational programs.

YOUR CHILD NEEDS A CHAMPION: MASTERING THE ADD CHALLENGE BY MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES, by Jane Miller, A.D.D.M.O.M. Book. 1997. This book is written by a mom with two ADD children. She offers advice on what works for her family and advises that being informed about ADD is helpful in finding what works for each individual family. She offers information and resources in non-technical language.
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YOUR CHILD’S RIGHT TO TRANSITION SERVICES, by Reed Martin, J.D. Audio.