Lending Library for Parents

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AUTISM (Red Section)

• 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Ellen Notbohm & Veronica Zysk (2 copies)
• A Thorn in My Pocket: Temple Grandin’s Mother Tells the Family Story by Eustacia Cutler
• A Work in Progress Ron Leaf & John McEachin, Editors
• Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism by Sandra L. Harris & Mary Jane Weiss
• Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration Ellen Yack, B.Sc., M.Ed., O.T.   Paula Aquilla, B.Sc., O.T.,     Shirley Sutton, B.Sc., O.T.
• Educating Children and Youth with Autism Edited by Richard L. Simpson & Brenda Smith Myles
• Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger’s Syndrome by Kathryn Stewart
• Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Stephanie B, Lockshin & Jennifer M. Gillis & Raymond G. Romanczyk
• I Need Help With School! By Rebecca A. Moyes
• Just This Side of Normal: Glimpses Into Life with Autism by Elizabeth King Gerlach
• Little Rainman: Autism-through the eyes of a child by Karen L. Simmons (2 copies)
• Making a Difference Edited by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, and Richard M. Foxx
• Making Visual Supports by Jennifer L. Savner & Brenda Smith Myles
• Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child’s Life by Lynn Kern Koegel & Claire LaZebnik
• Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum by Pamela J. Wolfberg
• The Incredible 5-Point Scale by Kari Dunn Buron & Mitzi Curtis
• Reaching Out, Joining In: Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism by Mary Jane Weiss & Sandra L. Harris (2 copies)
• Taking the Mystery Out of Medications in Autism/Aspergers Syndromes by Luke Tsai
• The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Specrum Disorders by Bryna Siegel
• Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism by Temple Grandin & Sean Barron
• A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies by Beth Fouse, Ph.D and Maria Wheeler, M.Ed.
• Autism Life Skills by Chantal Sicile-Kira
• Finding our Way Practical Solutions for Creating a Supportive Home and Community for the Asperger Syndrome Family by Kristi Sakai
• Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues by Fred Volkmar, M.D. and Lisa Wiesner, M.D.
• “I Have Autism” A Child’s First look at Autism by Pat Crissey (for children)
• Just Give him the Whale! By Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz
• My Social Stories Book by Carol Gray
• Playing It Right Social skills activities for parents and teachers by Rachael Bareket
• Special Needs Kids.. Eat Right Strategies to help kids on the Autism Spectrum Focus, Learn and Thrive Covers autism, ADHS, sensory processing disorder and other conditions by Judy Converse, MPH,RD, LD
• The ADHD Autism Connection A step toward more accurate diagnosis and effective treatment by Diane M. Kennedy
• The Autistic Spectrum Parents’ Daily Helper A workbook for you and your child By Philips Abrams and Leslie Henriques, M.P.H.
• The Hidden Curriculum Practical Solutions for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Brenda Myles, Melissa Trautman and Ronda Schelvan
• The Reason I Jump by Maoki Higashida
• The Way to A Empowering children with Autism Spectrum and other Neurological Disorders to Monitor and Replace Aggression and Tantrum Behavior by Hunter Manasco, M.S., CCC-SLP
• Special Diets for Special Kids Two by Lisa Lewis
• Teaching Individuals with Developmental Delays-Basic Intervention Techniques by O. Ivar Lovaas (2 copies)
• Visual Strategies For Improving Communication: Vol 1 Practical Supports for School and Home by Linda A. Hodgdon
• Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorders by Carolyn Bruey, Psy.D.
• Do Watch Listen Say Social and Communication Intervention for Children with Autism by Kathleen Ann Quill
• Making Sense of Autism by Travis Thompson
• How to Understand Autism – The Easy Way by Alex During
• Autism in the Family Caring and Coping Together by Robert A. Naseef
• What is Autism? Understanding Life with Autism or Asperger’s by Chantal Sicile-Kira
• Five Good Minutes 100 Morning Practices to Help You Stay Calm and Focused All Day Long by Jeffrey Brantley and Wendy Millstine
• The Power of Habit Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
• The Essential Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome by Eileen Bailey and Robert Montgomery

TOILET TRAINING (Purple Section)

• The Potty Journey by Judith Coucouvanis
• Toilet training in less than a day by Nathan Azrinb, PH.D.
• Handout from Maria Wheeler: Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism
• Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders by Maria Wheeler
• Toilet training for Individuals with Autism and other Developmental Issues   2nd edition
  Maria Wheeler, M.ED

CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Green Section)

• Advances in Promoting Independent Toileting by Frank Cicero
• Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth
• How to Stop Drooling: Practical Solutions for Home and Therapy by Pam Marshalla
• Positive Parenting: How to Raise a Healthier and Happier Child (from birth to 3 yrs) by Alvin Eden
• Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14 By Chip Wood
• Your Child Birth to age 6 by Fitzhugh Dodson & Ann Alexander
• Einstein Never Used Flash Card by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Ph.D.
• Play Skills by Bruce Baker, Alan Brightman and Jan Blacher
• Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs by Bruce L. Baker & Alan J. Brightman
• The five Love Language of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, M.D.
• The Wonder of Girls by Michael Gurian
• The Wonder of Boys by Michael Gurian
• Play and Learn by Don Adcock and Marilyn Segal
• Touchpoints 3 to 6 T. Berry Brazelton & Joshua D. Sparrow
• A Parent’s Guide to Developmental Delays: Recoginizing & Coping with Missed Milestones in Speech, Movement, Learning, and Other Areas by Laurie LeComer
• Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs by Judy Winters
• The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth by Stanley I. Greenspan & Serena Wieder
• Pervasice Developmental Disorders Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help by Mitzi Waltz
• When the Bough Breaks The Cost of Neglecting Our Children by Silvia Ann Hewlet
• Sleepless in America Practical Strategies to Help your Family Get the Sleep It Deserves by Mary Kurcinka

ADD/ADHD (Pink Section)

• Hyperactivity and Attention Disorders in Children by Marin Baren
• When your child has…ADD/ADHD by Recbecca Rutledge, Ph.D.
• Healing ADD The Breakthrough Program that Allows you to see and heal 6 Types of ADD by Daniel Amen, M.D.
• Healing ADD Simple Exercises that will change your daily life by Thom Hartmann
• Fire Child Water Child How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child’s Self Esteem and Attention By Stephen Cowan
• Taking Charge of ADHD The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents by Russell Barkley
• The ADD Book New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child by William Sears and Lynda Thompson
• Look Me In The Eye My Life with Asperger’s by John Robison

BEHAVIOR (Yellow Section)

• A Practical Guide to Solving Preschool Behavior Problems by Eva Essa
• Answers to Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration by Carol Stock Kranowitz & Stacey Szklut
• Beyond Time Out by John Stewart
• Good Friends are Hard to Find: Help your Child Find, Make and Keep Friends by Fred Frankel
• Just Tell me What To Say   Sensible Tips and Scripts for Perplexed Parents     Betsy Brown Braun
• Taking “NO” for an Answer and Other Skills Children Need by Laura Simons
• The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene (2 copies)
• Win the Whining War & Other Skirmishes: A family Peace Plan by Cynthia Whitham
• Without Spanking or Spoiling: A Practical Approach to Toddler and Preschool Guidance by Elizabeth Crary
• Your Anxious Child: How Parents and Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in Children by John S. Dacey & Lisa B. Fiore
• Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior by Russell A. Barkley & Christine M. Benton (2 copies)
• Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline by Becky Bailey, Ph.D.
• The Secret of Parenting by Anthony Wolf, Ph.D.
• Redirecting Children’s Behavior by Kathryn Kvols
• 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Thomas W. Phelan
• Smart by Scattered by Peg Dawson, EdD, and Richard Guare, PhD
• The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder by Rebecca Branstetter, PhD
• Help My Kid is Driving Me Crazy by David Swanson
• Freedom from Meltdowns by Travis Thompson
• A Volcano in my Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger by Eliane Whitehouse & Warwick Pudney
• Taming the Dragon in your child   by Meg Eastman, PhD.
• How to Talk So kids will Listen by Alele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
• How to Behave so your children will, Too by Sal Severe, PhD

SENSORY INTEGRATION (Orange Section)

• No Longer A Secret Unique Common Sese Strategies for Children with Sensory or Motor Challenges   Doreit S. Bialer, MA, OTR/L and Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR
• The Out-of Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Intergration Dysfunction by Carol Stock Kranowitz
• The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction by Carol Stock Kranowitz
• Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to do if you are sensory defensive in an overstimulating world by Sharon Heller (2 copies)
• The Everything Parent’s Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder by Terri Mauro
• Sensorimotor Activities

PARENT RESOURCE BOOKS (Blue Section)

• From the Heart On Being the Mother of a Child with Special Needs Edited by Jane D.B. Marsh
• Kids With Special Needs: Information and Activities to Promote Awareness and Understanding by Veronica Getskow & Dee Konczal
• Laying Community Foundations for Your Child with a Disability by Linda J. Stengle
• Parenting Young Children: Helpful Strategies beased on STEP (ages under 6) by Don Dinkmeyer, SR., Gary D. McKay, and James S. Dinkmeyer
• Surviving Sibling Rivalry: Helping Brothers and Sisters Get Along by Lee Canter
• That’s My Child: Startegies for Parents of Chiildren with Disabilities by Lizanne Capper
• Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with a Disability edited by Donald J. Meyer
• A User’s Guide to the Brain: Perception, Attention, and the Four Theaters of the Brain by John J. Ratey
• Children with Fragile X Syndrome: A Parents’ Guide edited by Jayne Dixon Weber
• Every Child Has a Thinking Style by Lanna Nakone
• Handling the Young Cerebral Palsied Child at Home by Nancie R. Finnie
• Love and Logic Solutions for kids with Special Needs by David Funk (2 copies)
• Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications for Kids by Timothy E. Wilens
• Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers by Patricia Logan Oelwein
• Technology in Early Intervention by James A. Blackman
• The Early Intervention Dictionary: A multi disciplinary Guide to Terminlogy By Jeanine G. Coleman
• The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease
• The Special-Needs Reading List: An Annotated Guide to the Best Publications for Parents and Professionals by Wilma K. Sweeney
• Change your Brain Change your Life The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger and Impulsiveness by Daniel Amen, M.D.
• How to Stop Thumbsucking by Pam Marshalla (2 copies)
• How Full is your Bucket by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton, Ph.D. (2 cpoies)
• The New Language of Toys by Sue Schwartz, Ph.D.
• Just Take A Bite Easy, Effective answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges by Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D. and Tanie Stegen-Hanson, OTR-L
• Young Kids and Computers-A Parent’s Survival Guide by Warren Buckleiner, Ann Orr, and Ellen Wolock
• Early Intervention Games by Barbara Sher
• The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook by Pamela Compart and Dana Laake
• I Bet I Won’t Fret A Workbook to Help Children with Generalized Anxiety Disorder by Timothy Sisemore
• What’s Eating Your Child The Hidden Connections Between Food and Childhood Ailments By Kelly Dorfman
• The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Anxiety Professional Advice to Help Your Child Feel Confident, Happy and Secure by Ilyne Sandas and Christine Siegel
• An Unexpected Life a Mother and Son’s Story of Love, Determination, Autism and Art by Debra Chwast
• The Magic Years Understand and Handling the Problems of Early Childhood by Selma Fraiberg
• The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder by Rebecca Branstetter
• Child Learning Through Child Play Learning Activities for Two and Three Year Olds by Ira Gordon Barry Guinagh and Emily Jester
• Prevent Teach Reinforce for Young Children the Early Childhood Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support by Glen Dunlap Kelly Wilson Phillip Strain and Janice Lee
• Flip It Transforming Challengin Behavior by Rachel Sperry (3 copies)
• The Social Skills Picture Book Teaching Play, Emotion , and Communication to Children with Autism By Jed Baker
• The Bully the Bullied and the Bystander From Preschool to High School How Parents and Teachers can Help Break the Cycle of Violence by Barbara Coloroso
• How to Discipline Kids without Losing Their Love and Respect by Jim Fay
• Parenting Well in a Media Age Keeping Our Kids Human by Gloria DeGaetano
• Families and Change Coping with Stressful Events by Patrick McKenty and Sharon Price
• Parenting by Larry Cyril Jensen and Merrill Kingston
• It Takes Two to Talk a Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Language Delays by Jan Pepper and Elaine Weitzman
• How well Does Your IEP Measure Up? By Diane Twachtman-Cullen & Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly
• Little Kids Big Worries by Alice Sterling Honig
• Liberated Parents Liberated Chidlren Your Guide to a Happier family by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Books to Read to Children (Silver Section)

• How Do I Feel? An Interactive Reading Book of Emotions by Joan Green
• I Miss You-A First Look at Death by Pat Thomas
• Jessica by Kevin Henkes
• Managing the Morning Rush-Shaping up your Family’s Morning Routine by Lee Canter
• My Family’s Changing-A First Look at Family Break-up by Pat Thomas
• My Friend Isabelle by Eliza Woloson
• Rolling Along with Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Cindy Meyers
• Safe Passages: A Guide for Teaching Children Personal Safety by Karla Hull
• Tobin Learns to Make Friends by Diane Murrell
• Going to the Dentist: A Picture Social Skills Story Book by Cindy A. Bailey
• Going to the Grocery Store: A Picture Social Skills Story Book by Cindy A. Bailey
• The story of my Feeling by Caroline Church
• I’m a Big Sister by Joanna Cole
• Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson
• Shelley the Hyperactive Turtle by Deborah M.Moss
• All My Feelings at Preschool Nathan’s Day by Susan Conlin & Susan Levine Friedman
• Heartprints by P.K. Hallinan
• Making Friends-First Experience by Fred Rogers
• When I Feel Angry by Carnelia Maude Spelman
• My Brother Matthew by Mary Thompson
• My Brother Sammy by Becky Edwards & David Armitage
• Oh Brother! Growing Up with a Special Needs Sibling by Natalie Hale
• Russ and the Firehouse by Janet Elizabeth Ricket
• Words are Nor For Hurting by Elizabeth Verdick
• Going to the Doctor a Picture Social Skills Story Book by Cindy Bailey
• It’s Not Your Fault Koko Bear by Vicki Lansky
• Special People Special Ways by Arlene Maguire
• Views from our Shoes Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs by Donald Meyer
• What to do when your Scared and Worried a Guide for Kids by James J. Christ
• Dinosaurs Divorce a Guide for Changing Families by Laurie Brown and Marc Brown
• Don’t Go by Jame Zalben
• All About My Brother by Sarah Peralta
• Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi
• Finn Throws a Fit by David Elliott
• Hands are not for hitting by Martine Agasii
• Let’s Talk about Feeling Angry by Joy Berry (with CD)
• Let’s Talk about Needing Attention by Joy Berry (with CD)
• When I Get Angry… by Dr. Warren Heydenberk & Roberta Heydenberk
• When My Autism Gets Too Big! By Kari Dunn Buron

VIDEOS

• Signing Time Vol 2 Happy Birthday to You
• Signing Time Vol 3 Move and Groove
• Signing Time Vol 4 My Favorite Season
• Signing Time Vol 5 Going Outside
• Signing Time Vol 6 Days of the Week
• Signing Time Vol 7 My Favorite Sport
• Signing Time Vol 13 Who has the Frog
• Signing Time Vol 13 Welcome to School
• Language and Literacy Building Block for Learning