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1) Just one of the kids: raising a resilient family when one of your children has a physical disability
Author
Publisher
The Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn't respect, support, or embrace who they really are--these are what Deborah Reber is calling the "differently wired" kids, the one in five children with ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's, giftedness, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodifferences. Their challenges are many. But for the parents who love them, the challenges are just as hard--struggling to find the right school, the right...
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"The author of the popular blog Enjoying the Small Things interweaves lyrical prose and stunning four-color photography as she recounts the story of the first year of her daughter Nella--who has Down syndrome--and celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother's love, and, ultimately, the amazing power of perspective"--
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone Imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Many children who have a disability feel left out. How can you help address this issue? An inclusive and accessible picture book from the Questions and Feelings About ... series uses child-friendly text and examples to explore that very question. It includes a helpful section with advice, practical tips, and activities for caregivers and teachers."--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Her promising career in 1960s London interrupted by an affair with a married professor that renders her a single mother, Jessica Speight faces wrenching questions about responsibility, potential, and compassion when her sunny child reveals unique needs.
Publisher
Drt Press
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Easy to Love but Hard to Raise is an anthology of personal essays written by parents of children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, PDD, ASDs, SPD, PBD and/or other alphabet soup diagnoses that takes the already difficult job of parenting and adds to the challenge. These essays focus on honest feelings, lessons learned, epiphanies, commonplace and extraordinary experiences. They are written by parents of toddlers, young children, teens, and adult children; those...
8) The rescue
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Description
When a violent storm forces Denise Holton's car off the road, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden risks everything to save her and then find her missing severely disabled four-year-old son Kyle.
9) Earth girl
Author
Publisher
Pyr, an imprint of Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Description
Abandoned on Earth because of her inability to survive on other planets, Jarra crafts a fake background for herself to join a class of norms who are excavating the dangerous ruins of the old cities.
10) The dyslexia empowerment plan: a blueprint for renewing your child's confidence and love of learning
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Identifying and building on your child's strengths; understanding your child's rights, and how to talk to schools about them; best practices for accommodations and the latest technologies"-- Jacket.
Author
Publisher
Fröhlich Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Dyslexia: TIME FOR TALENT is a Readers' Favorite International Award Winner and recipient of multiple 5-star reviews and recognitions. This comprehensive guide provides a wealth of information for parents of children with dyslexia. It guides and empowers parents through dyslexia, from the early years through to adulthood. It is the first book of its kind to address dyslexia from a holistic perspective: academically, emotionally, behaviourally, socially...
Publisher
Gillette Children's Speciality Healthcare
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever been curious about someone who is different from you? It's Okay to Ask! introduces five children who have disabilities or complex medical conditions. They love to read, play, tell jokes, and make friends. as you get to know the characters in the book and learn that it's okay to ask questions, you will discover that everyone is more alike than you might think and that people of all abilities can be friends. --Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Ready Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Carl is Deaf. When he notices that his library does not have any books with Deaf characters, he writes a letter to make a positive change that’s inclusive of the asl community. Follow along as Carl writes a letter to help get more Deaf representation in books.
Author
Series
Where in the garden? volume 3
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Logan is organizing a pet playdate at his greenhouse for all of his friends, and his treats won't be the same without his carrots. He's searched and searched, but his greenhouse is filled with plenty of plants and Logan needs our help to identify them. What do we know about carrots? They're long, orange, and have bushy leaves at the top--and, wait a moment, is that a carrot? No, that's a turnip. Where, oh, where could those carrots be? Can you help...
Author
Series
Publisher
Ready Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Carl is Deaf. He cannot hear, but there are many things that Carl can do. So when his friend is about to have a birthday, Carl plans the entire party! Follow along as Carl plans an entire birthday party for his friend using methods that suit his needs.
Author
Publisher
Emily Bestler Books/Atria
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Preparing to start over in idyllic Provence, France, after learning she is pregnant, Anna and her easygoing musician partner, Tobias, embark on an unexpected journey of the heart when their daughter is born with severe disabilities, a situation that is further complicated by a rickety home, eccentric neighbors, and frequent trips to the hospital.
19) Cat care
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Emma is eager to foster Mittens the cat, but she did not anticipate the chaos a cat can cause--but then Mittens disappears.
20) My ocean is blue
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A girl with a disability explores every facet of the ocean during a day at the beach. A girl spends an entire day exploring the seaside with her mom. A keen observer, she sees the ocean as both "big" and "small" and both "sparkly" and "dull. It's also "dotted and spiraled and wavy and straight." Her ocean is full of sounds -- it "splashes and crashes" and "laughs and hums." But, at times, it's silent. She is inspired to examine and celebrate every...
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