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A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism (Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, No 5)

A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism (Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, No 5)


Colin Baker



Review Families around the world raising bilingual and multilingual children will breathe a sigh of relief to find Colin ...
Some Kind of Normal

Some Kind of Normal


Heidi Willis



Review In Some Kind of Normal, author Heidi Willis explores the strength of the human spirit and a family in crisis. As t...
Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success

Realizing the College Dream With Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success


Ann Palmer



Review "Palmer relates a humble, gracious story of squiring a high-functioning autistic son to college. ...She thoroughly...
Creative Expressive Activities and Asperger's Syndrome: Social and Emotional Skills and Positive Life Goals for Adolescents and Young Adults

Creative Expressive Activities and Asperger's Syndrome: Social and Emotional Skills and Positive Life Goals for Adolescents and Young Adults


Judith Martinovich



About the Author Judith Martinovich has a working background in art and textile design, personal experience with Asperger...
Shall I Say A Kiss?

Shall I Say A Kiss?


Lennard Davis



Shall I Say A Kiss?...
The Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD)

The Adolescent with Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD)


Amanda Kirby



Review 'This is a practical guide written by someone who knows what she's talking about... the content is education, expl...
In and Out of Anorexia: The Story of the Client, the Therapist, and the Process of Recovery

In and Out of Anorexia: The Story of the Client, the Therapist, and the Process of Recovery


Ayelet, Tammie Ronen



About the Author Tammie Ronen is senior lecturer and head of the counseling program in child clinical studies at Tel Aviv...
Coming Out Asperger: Diagnosis, Disclosure And Self-confidence

Coming Out Asperger: Diagnosis, Disclosure And Self-confidence


Dinah Murray



About the Author Dinah Murray has a PhD in linguistics, which has led to her keen interest in autism for over a decade. S...
Ghost Girl: The True Story of a Child in Peril and the Teacher Who Saved Her

Ghost Girl: The True Story of a Child in Peril and the Teacher Who Saved Her


Torey Hayden



From Publishers Weekly Ultimately a testament to the powers of caring and commitment, this is the story of an traumatized...
The Neurobiology of Painting, Volume 74: International Review of Neurobiology

The Neurobiology of Painting, Volume 74: International Review of Neurobiology


Peter Jenner, R. Adron Harris, Ronald J. Bradley



About the Author Arnold Miller, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, is Executive Director of the Language and Cognitive Devel...
Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes

Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes


Jennifer Elder



Review "Different Like Me is a book describing the lives of various people who found it difficult to fit into society. Th...
The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Primary Immunodeficiency

The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Primary Immunodeficiency


James N. Parker, Philip M. Parker



From the Publisher This is a "must have" reference book for patients, parents, caregivers, and libraries with medical col...
Mental Health Aspects Of Autism And Asperger Syndrome

Mental Health Aspects Of Autism And Asperger Syndrome


Mohammad Ghaziuddin



Review 'Dr Ghaziuddin is to be congratulated for his timely, informative, and thoughtful book... I enjoyed reading it imm...
Stepping Out: Using Games and Activities to Help Your Child With Special Needs

Stepping Out: Using Games and Activities to Help Your Child With Special Needs


Sarah Newman



Review 'This fun title from publishers JKP shows parents and carers of children with conditions such as autism, Down's Sy...
The Education of Laura Bridgman: First Deaf and Blind Person to Learn Language

The Education of Laura Bridgman: First Deaf and Blind Person to Learn Language


Ernest Freeberg



From Publishers Weekly Where Elisabeth Gitter emphasizes Laura Bridgman's intelligence in The Imprisoned Guest (see revie...
Deaf Peddler: Confessions of an Inside Man

Deaf Peddler: Confessions of an Inside Man


Dennis S. Buck



From Publishers Weekly This pedestrian memoir is a confessional narrative in the strictest sense. Buck, a deaf man with a...
Calling the Shots: Childhood Vaccination - One Family's Journey

Calling the Shots: Childhood Vaccination - One Family's Journey


Mary Alexander



About the Author Mary Alexander has two children; Jacob aged six and Florence, now aged four. ...
Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs

Aspergers in Love: Couple Relationships and Family Affairs


Maxine C. Aston



Review 'This challenging and fascinating reader dispels myths and assumptions about the ability of people with Asperger t...
The Aia Gluten and Dairy Free Cook Book

The Aia Gluten and Dairy Free Cook Book


Marilyn Le Breton



About the Author Marilyn Le Breton is the mother of two sons, one of whom is autistic and has benefited considerably from...
How to Help a Clumsy Child: Strategies for Young Children With Developmental Motor Concerns

How to Help a Clumsy Child: Strategies for Young Children With Developmental Motor Concerns


Lisa A. Kurtz



About the Author Lisa A. Kurtz has worked with children with special needs for over twenty-nine years and has received th...
The Science and Fiction of Autism

The Science and Fiction of Autism


Laura Schreibman



From Publishers Weekly One of the tragedies of autism is that, as Schreibman writes, "[t]he field... is littered with the...
Beyond the Red Door

Beyond the Red Door


Janet Shaw



Review Book Review: Beyond the Red Door, by Janet Shaw Reviewed by Sally Murphy An inspirational true story. BLIN...
The Soul of Autism: Looking Beyond Labels to Unveil Spiritual Secrets of the Heart Savants

The Soul of Autism: Looking Beyond Labels to Unveil Spiritual Secrets of the Heart Savants


William Stillman



From the Back Cover "Stillman demonstrates the respectful, compassionate, and empathic perspective that makes him, hands ...
101 Accessible Vacations: Vacation Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

101 Accessible Vacations: Vacation Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers


Candy B. Harrington



101 Accessible Vacations: Vacation Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers...
In Sickness and in Play: Children Coping With Chronic Illness (Rutgers Series in Childhood Studies)

In Sickness and in Play: Children Coping With Chronic Illness (Rutgers Series in Childhood Studies)


Cindy Dell Clark



About the Author Cindy Dell Clark is an assistant professor of human development and family studies at Pennsylvania State...
Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children With Special Needs, Disability or Serious Illness

Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children With Special Needs, Disability or Serious Illness


Annette Hames, Brendan Mccaffrey, Monica Mccaffrey



From School Library Journal Grade 2-4–A helpful guidebook with 40 short sections beginning with a comment (Sometim...
Parent to Parent: Information and Inspiration for Parents Dealing With Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Parent to Parent: Information and Inspiration for Parents Dealing With Autism and Asperger's Syndrome


Ann Boushey



About the Author Ann Boushey holds a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the Southwest Missouri State University and...
Mental Health Aspects Of Autism And Asperger Syndrome

Mental Health Aspects Of Autism And Asperger Syndrome


Mohammad Ghaziuddin



Review 'Dr Ghaziuddin is to be congratulated for his timely, informative, and thoughtful book... I enjoyed reading it imm...
Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers, Second Edition

Barrier-Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelers and Slow Walkers, Second Edition


Candy Harrington



Review The Bible for barrier-free travel. Christopher Elliott -- Ticked.com, July 2002 The brass tacks of accessibility w...
The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child

The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child


Jay Gordon



From the Inside Flap If you have—or know—a child who suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention D...
Laughter And Tears: A Family's Journey To Understanding The Autism Spectrum

Laughter And Tears: A Family's Journey To Understanding The Autism Spectrum


Ann Hewetson



Review 'Had we had just one wish to be granted in the past in coping with Mark's autism, what would we have asked for? We...
ADD ADHD Drug Free: Natural Alternatives and Practical Exercises to Help Your Child Focus

ADD ADHD Drug Free: Natural Alternatives and Practical Exercises to Help Your Child Focus


Frank Jacobelli, Lynn A. Watson



Review “a terrific guide to help parents learn better, drug-free ways of dealing with their unconcentrated child&#x...
Asperger's Answer Book: The Top 275 Questions Parents Ask

Asperger's Answer Book: The Top 275 Questions Parents Ask


Susan Ashley



About the Author Susan Ashley, Ph.D., author of The ADD & ADHD Answer Book, is the founder and director of Ashley Childre...
How to Understand Autism: The Easy Way

How to Understand Autism: The Easy Way


Alexander Durig



Review 'In this intriguing book Alex Durig vigorously explores the murky - almost mystical - borderland between autism an...
Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby's Premature Birth

Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby's Premature Birth


Lisa Mcdermottrez



Review "Psychotherapist McDermott-Perez describes steps parents can take at every stage of the preemie experience, includin...
A Bar On Every Corner: Sobering Up in a Tempting World

A Bar On Every Corner: Sobering Up in a Tempting World


Jack Erdmann, Larry Kearney



From Publishers Weekly A recovering alcoholic from a long line of chronically alcoholic men, Erdmann shares the fear, dou...
Wishing on the Midnight Star: My Asperger Brother

Wishing on the Midnight Star: My Asperger Brother


Nancy Ogaz



From School Library Journal Grade 5-8-Alex is having a hard time. With his widowed mother frequently gone on her midwife ...
Dietary Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Why They Work When They Do, Why They Don't When They Don't

Dietary Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Why They Work When They Do, Why They Don't When They Don't


Kenneth J. Aitken



Review "Often overlooked by professionals, dietary interventions in autistic spectrum disorders can be very helpful and m...
The Autism Spectrum And Further Education: A Guide to Good Practice

The Autism Spectrum And Further Education: A Guide to Good Practice


Christine Breakey



About the Author Christine Breakey qualified and worked for ten years as a Social Worker before studying for a degree in ...
Teaching At Home: A New Approach To Tutoring Children With Autism And Asperger Syndrome

Teaching At Home: A New Approach To Tutoring Children With Autism And Asperger Syndrome


Olga Holland



About the Author Olga Holland was born in the former Soviet Union, where she was trained as an economist. Due to her insi...
People With Autism Behaving Badly: Helping People with ASD Move on from Behavioral and Emotional Challenges

People With Autism Behaving Badly: Helping People with ASD Move on from Behavioral and Emotional Challenges


John Clements



About the Author John Clements is a clinical psychologist of over thirty years' standing, specializing in the field of de...
The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Phenylketonuria

The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Phenylketonuria


James N. Parker, Icon Health Publications



From the Publisher This is a "must have" reference book for patients, parents, caregivers, and libraries with medical col...
Homeschooling the Child With Asperger Syndrome: Real Help for Parents Anywhere and on Any Budget

Homeschooling the Child With Asperger Syndrome: Real Help for Parents Anywhere and on Any Budget


Lise Pyles



About the Author Lise Pyles lives with her family in Aurora, Colorado, and is the parent of a child with Asperger Syndrom...
The Feeling's Unmutual: Growing Up With Asperger Syndrome (Undiagnosed)

The Feeling's Unmutual: Growing Up With Asperger Syndrome (Undiagnosed)


Will Hadcroft



Review "'Recently the phrase "Asperger Syndrome" became part of my vocabulary. It explains all the things my psychologist...
Replays: Using Play to Enhance Emotional And Behavioral Development for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Replays: Using Play to Enhance Emotional And Behavioral Development for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder


Karen Levine, Naomi Ch



Review "Replays is a wonderful, clearly accessible, resource that integrates contemporary play-based practices to directl...
The Years of Silence Are Past: My Father's Life with Bipolar Disorder

The Years of Silence Are Past: My Father's Life with Bipolar Disorder


Stephen P. Hinshaw



From Publishers Weekly Academic psychologist Hinshaw has skillfully woven both autobiography and biography into this movi...
Different Dads: Father's Stories of Parenting Disabled Children

Different Dads: Father's Stories of Parenting Disabled Children


Jill Harrison, Matthew Henderson, Rob Leonard



About the Author Jill Harrison is Director of External Affairs at Contact a Family, a UK-wide charity that provides suppo...
Snapshots of Autism: A Family Album

Snapshots of Autism: A Family Album


Jennifer Overton



About the Author Jennifer Overton graduated from York University, Toronto with a Master's Degree in Theatre Performance a...