Updated June 2009
Acredolo, Linda; Goodwyn, Susan; Abrams, Doug. Baby signs : how to talk with your baby before your baby can talk. -- rev. ed. -- Toronto : Contemporary Books, c2002.
Ayrault, Evelyn West. Beyond a physical disability : the person within - a practical guide. -- New York : The Continuum International Publishing Group Inc., c2001.
Baker, Bruce L.; Brightman, Alan J. Steps to independence : teaching everyday skills to children with special needs. -- 4th ed. -- Baltimore, MD : Paul H. Brookes, c2004.
Baskin, Amy; Fawcett, Heather. More than a Mom : living a full and balanced life when your child has special needs. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2006.
Batshaw, Mark L. Your child has a disability : a complete sourcebook of daily and medical care. -- Toronto : Paul H. Brooks, c1991.
Bendall, Lisa. Raising a kid with special needs : the complete Canadian guide. – Toronto : Key Porter Books, 2008.
Binstock, Cathy Lynn. After your child's diagnosis : a practical guide for families raising children with disabilities. -- Manassas, VA : 1997.
Bowman, Patricia/Marsh, Jayne D. B./Boggis, Carol. From the heart : on being the mother of a child with special needs. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine, c1994.
Christopher, William; Christopher, Barbara. Mixed blessings. -- Nashville: Abingdon Press, c1989.
Cline, Foster W.; Greene, Lisa C. Parenting children with health issues : essential tools, tips, and tactics for raising kids with chronic illness, medical conditions and special healthcare needs. -- Golden, Colorado : Love and Logic Press, 2007.
Connel, Michelle/Bunch, Mary. Beyond the limits : mothers caring for children with disabilities. -- North York, ON : Roeher Institute, c2000.
Dobbs, Jean. Kids on wheels : a guide to wheelchair lifestyle for parents, teachers and professionals. -- Horsham, Pa : No Limits Communications, Inc. , 2004.
Doberman, Frank J./Sanford, Christopher J. Build a happy family : a positive parenting tool kit on "How to be the parent you want to be when you just don't have the time". -- Altamont, NY : Wisdom Communications, Ltd., 1988.
Farnsworth, Elizabeth Brooks/Smith, John David/Kubler-Ross, Elizabeth. Journey through grief. -- Atlanta, GA : Susan Hunter, 1988.
Fialka, Janice. It matters : lessons from my son. -- Huntington Woods, MI : Janice Fialka, 1997.
Fialka, Janice/Mikus, Karen C. Do you hear what I hear? : parents and professionals working together for children with special needs. -- Ann Arbor, MI : Proctor Publications, LLC, 1999.
Fry, Barbara Farquharson. Preparing for change : a message from parents to parents about future care planning : a guide for parents of adult sons and daughters with disabilities. --[Nova Scotia] : Preparing for Change Project, 1997.
Gill, Barbara. Changed by a child : companion notes for parents of a child with a disability. -- Toronto : Doubleday, 1997.
Graefe, Sara. Adoption piece by piece : special needs. -- Vancouver, BC : Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents ; Ben Simon Press, 2003.
Hartrick, Janet. Equipment to make : a guide for parents with a child who has a disability. -- Victoria, Australia : Health Commission of Victoria, Australia, 198-.
Irwin, Sharon Hope; Lero, Donna S. In our way : child care barriers to full workforce participation experienced by parents of children with special needs - and potential remedies. -- Wreck Cove, NS : Breton Books, 1997.
Iwanicki, Diane. Kevin : a mother's story. -- Winnipeg, MB : Diane Iwanicki, 2004.
Jarvis, Tannis; Jarvis, Terry. You are not alone. -- London, ON : Terry P. Jarvis, 1985.
Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation/Morris, Lisa Rappaport/Schulz, Linda. Creative play activities for children with disabilities : a resource book for teachers and parents. -- 2nd. -- Windsor, ON : Human Kinetics, 1989.
Kirkman, Maura A. Reducing stress in mothers of children with special needs. -- Seattle : University of Washington Press, 1988.
Klein, Stanley D.; Kemp, John D. Reflections from a different journey : what adults with disabilities wish all parents knew. -- New York : McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Klein, Stanley D.; Schive, Kim. You will dream new dreams : inspiring personal stories by parents of children with disabilities. -- New York : Kensington Books, 2001.
Krouk-Gordon, Dafna; Asbergs, Lolita. Future planning starts now! : a guide for families of disabled individuals. -- Dedham, MA : Toward Independent Living & Learning (TILL), 1989.
Lash, Marilyn. When your child goes to school after an injury. -- Boston, MA : Exceptional Parent, c1992.
Lash, Marilyn. When your child is seriously injured : the emotional impact on families. -- Boston, MA : Tufts University, New England Medical Center, c1991.
Lindenmann, Sally/Lindenmann, James E. Growing up proud : a parent's guide to the psychological care of children with disabilities. -- New York : Warner Communications Company, 1988.
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth. Working together : a handbook for parents of children with special needs in school. – Winnipeg : Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, c2004.
Manolson, Ayala. You make the difference in helping your child learn. -- Toronto, ON : The Hanen Centre, 1995.
May, James. Circles of care & understanding : support programs for fathers of children with special needs. -- Bethesda, MD : Association for the Care of Children's Health, c1992.
Mayer, Gloria/Kuklierus, Ann. What to do when your child gets sick : easy to read : easy to use. -- Whittier, CA : Institute for Healthcare Advancement, c1999.
McClannahan, Claudia. Feeding and caring for infants and children with special needs. -- Rockville, Maryland : American Occupational Therapy Association, 1987.
Meyer, Donald J. A handbook for the father's program. -- Seattle : University of Washington Press, 1985.
Ministry of Education, BC. Parent's guide to individual education planning. -- BC : British Columbia School Superintendents' Association, 1999.
Nagler, Mark. Yes you can! : a guide for parents of children with disabilities. -- Toronto : Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd., 1997.
Naseef, Robert A. Special children, challenged parents : the struggles and rewards of raising a child with a disability. -- rev. ed. -- Baltimore, MD : Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 2001.
Oka, Tomofumi. Self-help groups for parents of children with intractable diseases: a qualitative study of their organizational problems. -- Parkland, FL : Dissertation.com, 2003.
Popov, Linda Kavelin/Popov, Dan/Kavelin, John. The Family virtues guide : simple ways to bring out the best in our children and ourselves. -- New York : Plume, 1997.
Porter, Louise; McKenzie, Susan. Professional collaboration with parents of children with disabilities. -- Philadelphia, PA : Whurr Publishers, c2000.
Rappaport, Lisa; Schulz, Linda. Creative play activities for children with disabilities : a resource book for teachers and parents. -- 2nd. -- Windsor, ON : Human Kinetics, 1989.
Roeher Institute. When kids belong : supporting children with complex medical needs at home and in the community. -- North York, ON : Roeher Institute, 2000.
Rose, Harriet Wallace. Something's wrong with my child! -- Springfield, Illinois : Charles C. Thomas, 1987
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Rubin, Kenneth H.; Thompson, Andrea. The Friendship factor : helping our children navigate their social world-and why it matters for their success and happiness. -- New York, NY : Penguin Books, 2002.
Russell, L. Mark. Planning for the future : providing a meaningful life for a child with a disability after your death. -- Evanston, IL : American Pub. Co., 1995.
Satter, Ellyn. Child of mine : feeding with love and good sense. -- Boulder, CO : Bull Publishing Company, c2000.
Segal, Marilyn. In time and with love : caring for the special needs baby. -- New York : Newsmarket Press, 1988.
Seligman, Milton; Darling, Rosalyn Benjamin. Ordinary families, special children : a systems approach to childhood disability. -- 3rd ed. -- New York : Guilford Press, 2007.
Simons, Robin. After the tears : parents talk about raising a child with a disability. -- New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch, 1987.
Smith, William J.; Foster, WiIliam F. Equal educational opportunity for students with disabilities : a source book for parents, advocates and professionals. -- Montreal, PQ : Office of Research on Educational Policy, McGill University, 1996.
Snow, Kathie. Disability is natural : revolutionary common sense for raising successful children with disabilities. -- Woodland Park, CO : Braveheart Press, 2005.
Somers-Armstrong, Frances. Jeremiah : the true story of a mother's love for her handicapped child. -- Winfield, BC : Wood Lake Books, 1984.
Sterba, John A.; Sterba, Janice E. The Complete handbook for parents with disabled children. -- Phoenix, AZ : ACW Press, 2002.
Sullivan, Tom. Special parent, special child : parents of children with disabilities share their trials, triumphs, and hard-won wisdom. -- New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, c1995.
Wright, Pamela Darr; Wright, Peter W. D. Wrightslaw : from emotions to advocacy : the special education survival guide. -- Hartfield, VA : Harbor House Law Press, c2002.
ALLERGIES
Collins, Lisa Cipriano. Caring for your child with severe food allergies : emotional support and practical advice from a parent who's been there. -- Toronto : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c2000.
Gold, Milton; Zimmerman, Barry. Allergies and children : a handbook for parents. -- Toronto : Kids Can Press, 1986.
ARTHRITIS
Arthritis Foundation. Raising a child with arthritis : a parent's guide. -- Atlanta, GA : Arthritis Foundation, c1998.
Arthritis Foundation. We can : a guide for parents of children with arthritis. -- Atlanta, GA : Arthritis Foundation, 1985.
Shore, Abraham; Boone, James E. You, your child and arthritis : an Arthritis Society fact book. -- Toronto : Arthritis Society.
ASTHMA
Sander, Nancy. A Parent's guide to asthma : how you can help your child control asthma at home, school, and play. -- Toronto : Penquin Books, 1994.
ATTENTION DEFICIT /HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.
Boyles, Nancy S./Contadino, Darlene. Parenting a child with attention deficit /hyperactivity disorder. -- 2nd ed. -- Lowell House, 1999.
Denby, Chris A. Zeigler. Teenagers with ADD : a parents' guide. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 1995.
Fowler, Mary Cahill. Maybe you know my kid : a parents' guide to identifying, understanding and helping your child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. -- New York : Carol Publishing Group, c1990.
Freed, Jeffrey/Parsons, Laurie. Right-brained children in a left-brained world : unlocking the potential of your ADD child. -- New York : Simon & Schuster, c1997.
Garber, Stephen W.; Garber, Marianne Daniels; Spizman, Robyn Freedman. Is your child hyperactive? Inattentive? Impulsive? Distractible? : helping the ADD / hyperactive child. -- New York : Villard Books, 1990.
Kilcarr, Patrick J./Quinn, Patricia O. Voices from fatherhood : fathers, sons and ADHD. --New York : Brunner/Mazel, Publishers, 1997.
Minde, Klaus K. A Guide for parents on hyperactivity in children. -- Ottawa : Learning Disabilities Association of Canada, 1988.
Morrison, Jaydene. I'm not sick. Society is? : ADD/ADHD is an adaptation to society - not an illness : a 5-step drug free parent/teacher guide. -- Bloomington, IN : AuthorHouse, 2006.
Nass, Ruth D.; Leventhal, Fern. 100 questions & answers about your child's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. -- Sudbury, MA : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2005.
Putnam, Stephen C. Nature's ritalin for the marathon mind : nurturing your ADHD child with exercise. -- Hinesburg, VT : Upper Access, 2001.
Rief, Sandra. The ADD/ADHD checklist. -- Paramus, NJ : Prentice Hall, 1998.
Stevens, Laura J. 12 effective ways to help your ADD/ADHD child : drug-free alternatives for attention-deficit disorders. -- New York : Penguin Putnam, 2000.
Stevens, William H.; McCluskey, Ken W. Strategies for desperate parents : managing the challenges of attention deficit and misbehavior. -- 2nd ed. Queenston, ON : Marvin Melnyk Associates, 1998.
Taylor, John F. Helping your hyperactive/attention deficit child. -- 2nd ed. -- Rocklin, CA : Prima Publishing., 1990.
Umansky, Warren; Smalley, Barbara Steinberg ADD : helping your child : untying the knot of attention deficit disorders. -- New York : Warner Books, 1994.
AUTISM / ASPERGER’S SYNDROME
Aarons, Maureen/Gittens, Tessa. Autism : a social skills approach for children & adolescents. -- United Kingdon : Winslow Press Limited, c1998.
Andron, Linda. Our journey through high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome. – London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001.
Attwood, Tony. Asperger's syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals. -- Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1998.
Boyd, Brenda. Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome : 200 tips and strategies. -- London, England : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003.
Catalano, Robert A. When autism strikes : families cope with childhood disintegrative disorder. -- New York : Plenum Press, 1998.
Cohen, Jeffrey. The Asperger parent : how to raise a child with Asperger Syndrome and maintain your sense of humor. -- Shawnee Mission, KS : Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2002.
Coppola, Mary Anne. Through a mother's eyes : a view on autism. -- New York : Autism Society of America, 1993.
Dalrymple, Nancy. Everyday encounters : how to succeed and survive. -- Bloomington, IN : Autism Society of Indiana, c1999.
Greenspan, Stanley I; Wieder, Serena. Engaging autism : using the floortime approach to help children relate, communicate, and think. -- Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2006.
Harrington, Kathie. Autism : for parents and professional. -- East Moline, IL : Linguisystems, Inc., 1998.
Harris, Sandra L. Siblings of children with autism : a guide for families. -- Bethesda MD : Woodbine House, 1994.
Holland, Olga. The Dragons of autism : autism as a source of wisdom. -- London, England : Jessica Kingsley, 2003.
Johnson, Carol; Crowder, Julia. Autism : from tragedy to triumph. -- Boston, MA : Branden Publishing, 1994.
Kaufman, Barry Neil. Son-rise : the miracle continues. -- Tiburon, CA : H J Kramer Inc., c1994.
Matthews, Joan; Williams, James. The self-help guide for special kids and their parents. -- Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2000.
Maurice, Catherine; Green, Gina; Luce, Stephen C. Behavioral intervention for young children with autism : a manual for parents and professionals. -- Austin, TX : Pro-Ed, c1996.
McDonnell, Jane Taylor; McDonnell, Paul. News from the border : a mother's memoir of her autistic son. New York : Ticknor & Fields, c1993.
Moor, Julia. Playing, laughing and learning with children on the autism spectrum : a practical resource of play ideas for parents and carers. -- Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2002.
Moreno, Susan J.; Donnellan, Anne M. High-functioning individuals with autism : advice and information for parents and others who care. -- Crown Point, IN : Maap Services, Inc., c1991.
Newport, Jerry. Your life is not a label : a guide to living fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome for parents, professionals and you! -- Arlington, TX : Future Horizons, [2001].
Paradiz, Valerie. Elijah's cup : a family's journey into the community and culture of high-functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome. -- New York : The Free Press, 2002.
Park, Clara Claiborne. The siege : the first eight years of an autistic child. -- Toronto : Little, Brown and Company, c1982.
Powers, Michael D. Children with autism : a parent's guide. -- 2nd ed. -- Bethesda MD : Woodbine House, 2000.
Richman, Shira. Raising a child with autism : a guide to applied behavior analysis for parents. -- Philadelphia : John Kingsley Publishers, 2001.
Rosenbloom, Sharon. Souls : beneath and beyond autism. -- New York : McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Schopler, Eric; Mesibov, Gary B. The effects of autism on the family. -- New York : Plenum Press, 1984.
Schulze, Craig B. When snow turns to rain : one family's struggle to solve the riddle of autism. -- Rockville, MD : Woodbine House, c1993.
Shaw, Jean. I'm not naughty - I'm autistic : Jodi's journey. -- Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2002.
Sicile-Kira, Chantal. Adolescents on the autism spectrum : a parent's guide to the cognitive, social, physical, and transitional needs of teenagers with autism spectrum disorders. -- New York : A Perigee Book, 2006.
Siegel, Bryna. Helping children with autism learn : treatment approaches for parents and professionals. -- New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
Societe Quebecoise de l'Autisme. Guide pour parents et responsables d'enfant autistique. -- Montreal : Laociete Quebecoise de l'autisme Inc., 1990.
Sonders, Susan Aud. Giggle time : establishing social connection : a program to develop the communication skills of children with autism, Asperger syndrome and PDD. -- Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003.
Targ, Marlene Brill. Keys to parenting the child with autism. -- Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, 1994.
The National Society for Autistic Children. How they grow : a handbook for parents of young children with autism. -- Washington, DC : National Society for Autistic Children, 1981.
Waltz, Mitzi. Pervasive development disorders : finding a diagnosis and getting help : for parents and patients with PDD-NOS and typical PDD. -- Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., c1999.
BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
Corwin, Donna G. The Time-out prescription : a parent's guide to positive and loving discipline. – Chicago : Contemporary Books, c1986.
Greene, Ross W. The Explosive child : a new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children. -- 2nd ed. -- New York, NY : Quill, 2001.
Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy. Raising your spirited child : a guide for parents whose child is more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, energetic. -- New York : HarperCollins, 1991.
Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy. Raising your spirited child workbook. -- New York : HarperPerennial, 1998.
Phelan, Thomas W. 1-2-3 Magic : effective discipline for children 2-12. -- 2nd ed. -- Glen Ellyn, IL: Child Management Inc., 1995.
Wilson, James B. A parent's introduction to behavior modification. -- Arlington, TX : Future Horizons Inc., c1996.
BRAIN DAMAGE/HEAD INJURY
Greenfeld, Josh. A client called Noah : a family journey continued. -- New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, c1986.
Greenfeld, Josh. A place for Noah. -- Markham, ON : PaperJacks Ltd., c1978.
Roberts, Bill. A guidebook for parents of students with acquired brain injury : helping to build a positive school experience (what parents need to know). -- Ontario Head Injury Association, [1991].
CANCER
Barr, Ronald D. Childhood cancer : information for the patient and family. -- 2nd ed. -- Hamilton, ON : BC Decker, 2001.
Keene, Nancy. Childhood leukemia: a guide for families, friends & caregivers. -- 3rd ed. -- Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly, 2002.
Shiminski-Maher, Tania; Cullen, Patsy; Sansalone, Maria. Childhood brain & spinal cord tumors : a guide for families, friends & caregivers. -- Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly, 2002.
CELIAC DISEASE
Korn, Danna. Kids with celiac disease : a family guide to raising happy, healthy, gluten-free children. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, Inc., c2001.
CHRONIC ILLNESS
Bluebond-Langner, Myra. In the shadow of illness : parents and siblings of the chronically ill child. -- Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, c1996.
Clark, Cindy Dell. In sickness and in play : children coping with chronic illness. -- New Brunswick, NJ : Rutgers University Press, 2003.
Doka, Kenneth J. Living with life-threatening illness : a guide for parents, their families, and caregivers. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1993.
Thorson, Kristin. Fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome in young people : a guide for parents. -- Bakersfield, CA : Health Information Network, Inc., 1994.
COLONIC DISORDERS
Jeter, Katherine. These special children : the ostomy book for parents of children with colostomies, ileostomies and urostomis. -- Palo Alto, CA : Bull Publishing Co., 1982.
CEREBRAL PALSY
Geralis, Elaine. Children with cerebral palsy : a parents' guide. --2nd ed. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 1998.
Kennedy, Marie. My perfect son has cerebral palsy. -- 1stBooks, 2001.
Schleichkorn, Jay. Coping with cerebral palsy : answers to questions parents often ask. -- 2nd ed. -- Austin, TX : Pro-Ed, 1993.
CHRONIC FATIGUE IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME
Bell, David S. A parents' guide to cfids : how to be an advocate for your child with chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome. -- New York : The Haworth Medical Press, c1999.
CHILD ABUSE
Cross, Merry. Proud child, safer child : a handbook for parents and carers of disabled children. -- Great Britian : The Women's Press Ltd., c1998.
CRANIO - FACIAL DEFECTS
Charkins, Hope. Children with facial difference : a parents' guide. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, Inc., c1996.
DEAF / BLIND
Garrity, James H.; Meyer, Sandra. John Tracy Clinic : correspondence learning program for parents of young deaf/blind children. -- rev. ed. -- Los Angeles, CA : John Tracy Clinic, 1990.
DEAF / HARD OF HEARING
Bodner-Johnson, Barbara; Sass-Lehrer, Marilyn. The Young deaf or hard of hearing child : a family-centered approach to early education. -- Baltimore, MD : Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 2003.
Chute, Patricia M.; Nevins, Mary Ellen. The Parents' guide to cochlear implants. -- Washington DC : Gallaudet University Press, 2002.
Clark, Morag. A Practical guide to quality interaction with children who have a hearing loss. -- San Diego : Plural Publishing Inc., c2007.
Cripps, Joanne S. Quiet journey : understanding the rights of deaf children. -- Owen Sound, ON : The Ginger Press, c2000.
Froude, Jenny. Making sense in sign : a lifeline for a deaf child. – Toronto : Multilingual Matter, Ltd., 2003.
Gilliam, Patricia. John Tracy clinic : correspondence course for parents of young deaf children : Part B - Deaf preschoolers. -- Los Angeles, CA : John Tracy Clinic, 1983.
John Tracy Clinic. John Tracy Clinic : distance education program for parents of young children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing : Part A - Babies. -- Los Angeles, CA : John Tracy Clinic, 1993.
King, Jess Freeman; Kelley-King, Jan. American sign language basics for hearing parents of deaf children.
Lane, Susan; Bell, Lori; Parson-Tylka, Terry. My turn to learn : an up-to-date guide for parents of babies and children with hearing loss. -- 2nd ed. Surrey, BC : The Elks Family Hearing Resource Centre, 2006. Library has copies in the following languages, c. 2.Farsi/Persian, c.3 Cantonese, c.4 Punjabi, c.5 Mandarin, and c.6 Korean
Luterman, David M.; Maxon, Antonia Brancia. When your child is deaf : a guide for parents. -- 2nd ed. -- Timonium, MD : York Press, 2002.
MacKenzie, Kelly. Starting point : a resource for parents of deaf or hard of hearing children. -- Toronto : The Canadian Hearing Society, 1999.
Meadow-Orlans, Kathryn P.; Mertens, Donna M.; Sass-Lehrer, Marilyn. Parents and their deaf children : the early years. -- Washington, DC : Gallaudet University Press, 2003.
Medwid, Daria/Weston, Denise Chapman. Kid-friendly parenting with deaf and hard of hearing children : a treasury of fun activities toward better behavior. -- Washington : Clerc Books, Gallaudet University Press, 1995.
Ogden, Paul W. The Silent garden : raising your deaf child. -- rev. ed. -- Washington, DC : Gallaudet University Press, 1996.
Oklahoma School for the Deaf. Communication options for deaf children: a family decision [videorecording]. -- Oklahoma Dept. of Rehabilitation Services, 2002.
Schwartz, Sue. Choices in deafness : a parents guide to communication options. -- Bethedsa : Woodbine House, 1996.
Snoddon, Kristin; Small, Anita; Cripps, Joanne S. You and your deaf child. -- 5th rev. ed. -- ON : Ontario Association of the Deaf ; Ontario Cultural Society of the Deaf, c2003.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Newman, Sarah. Small steps forward : using games and activities to help your pre-school child with special needs. -- Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsely Publishers , 1999
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Pueschel, Siegfried M.; Bernier, James; Weidenman, Leslie. The special child : a source book for parents of children with developmental disabilities. -- Toronto: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., c1988.
Trute, Barry. Child and parent predictors of family adjustment in households containing young developmentally disabled children. -- Winnipeg : Child and Family Research Group, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba, 1990.
Trute, Barry. Depression in mothers and fathers of young developmentally disabled children: gender differences in psychological response. -- Winnipeg : Child and Family Research Group, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba, 1990.
Trute, Barry. Family care of developmentally disabled children : appraisal, coping and social support in well adjusted families. -- Winnipeg : Child and Family Research Group, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba, 1987.
Trute, Barry; Hauch, C. Families with positive adjustment to the birth of a developmentally disabled child : couple, family and social network dynamics. -- Winnipeg : Child and Family Services Research Group, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba, 1987.
DIABETES
Loy, Virginia Nasmyth. Real life parenting of kids with diabetes. -- Alexandria, VA : American Diabetes Association, 2001.
DOWN SYNDROME
Bruni, Maryanne. Fine motor skills in children with down syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals. -- Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, Inc., c2006.
Cunningham, Cliff. Down's Syndrome : an introduction for parents. -- rev. ed. -- Cambridge, MA : Brookline Books, 1987.
Kumin, Libby. Communication skills in children with down syndrome : a guide for parents. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 1994.
Oelwein, Patricia Logan. Teaching reading to children with down syndrome : a guide for parents and teachers. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, c1995.
Pueschel, Siegfried M. A Parent's guide to down syndrome : toward a brighter future. -- revised ed. -- Toronto : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., c2001.
Tingey, Carol. Down's Syndrome : a resource handbook. -- Toronto : Little, Brown, 1988.
Winders, Patricia C. Gross motor skills in children with down syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals. -- Bethesda : Woodbine House, Inc., c1997.
DYSLEXIA
Frank, Robert; Livingston, Kathryn E. The Secret life of the dyslexic child : how she thinks, how he feels, how they can succeed. -- USA : The Philip Lief Group, Inc., c2002.
DYSPRAXIA
Boon, Maureen. Helping children with dyspraxia. -- London, England : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001.
Kirby, Amanda. Dyspraxia : the hidden handicap : a parents' guide from pre-school to adulthood. -- London, England : Souvenir Press Ltd., c1999.
Portwood, Madeleine. Developmental dyspraxia : identification and intervention : a manual for parents and professionals. -- 2nd ed. -- London, England : David Fulton Publishers, c1999.
Ripley, Kate; Daines, Bob; Barrett, Jenny. Dyspraxia : a guide for teachers and parents. -- London, England : David Fulton Publishers Ltd., c1999.
EATING DISORDERS
Natenshon, Abigail H. When your child has an eating disorder : a step-by-step workbook for parents and other caregivers. -- San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 1999.
EMPLOYMENT
Costigliola, Bozica. Moving mountains : work, family and children with special needs. -- Ottawa : The Canadian Union of Postal Workers, 2002.
Roeher Institute. Employees who are parents of children with disabilities : a guide for employers. -- Toronto : The Roeher Institute, c1998.
Roeher Institute. Finding a way in : parents on social assistance caring for children with disabilities. -- Toronto : The Roeher Institute, c2000.
Roeher Institute. Labour force : inclusion of parents caring for children with disabilities. -- Toronto : The Roeher Institute, c1999.
EPILEPSY
Blackburn, Lynn Bennett. Growing up with epilepsy : a practical guide for parents. -- New York : Demos Medical Publishing, 2003.
Bloorview Epilepsy Program, Bloorview Children's Hospital/Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto/Epilepsy Association, Metro Toronto/Phair, John G., editor. Epilepsy and your child : parent's information booklet. -- Toronto : Bloorview Epilepsy Program, 1997.
Freeman, John M./Vining, Eileen, P.G./Pillas, Diana J. Seizures and epilepsy in childhood : a guide for parents. -- Baltimore : John Hopkins University Press, 1990.
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME / FETAL ALCOHOL EFFECTS / DRUGS
Cowan, Lissa; Lee, Jennifer; Cameron, Emilie. Living with prenatal drug exposure : a guide for parents. -- Vancouver, BC : Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents ; Ben Simon Press, 2003.
Dublenski, Nykola/Family Support Working Group Committee on Alcohol and Pregnancy/Fetal Alcohol Support Network of Manitoba. Parenting suggestions for adolescents affected by FAS/FAE. -- Winnipeg : Committee on Alcohol and Pregnancy ; Fetal Alcohol Support Network of Manitoba, 1997.
Dublenski, Nykola/Family Support Working Group Committee on Alcohol and Pregnancy/Fetal Alcohol Support Network of Manitoba. Parenting Children (0-12 Years) affected by FAS/FAE. -- Winnipeg : Committee on Alcohol and Pregnancy ; Fetal Alcohol Support Network of Manitoba, 1997.
Graefe, Sara. Living with FASD : a guide for parents. -- Vancouver, BC: Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents ; Ben Simon Press, 2003.
Kulp, Liz/Kulp, Jodee. The Best I can be living with fetal alcohol syndrome or effects. -- Brooklyn Park, MN : Better Endings New Beginnings, c2000.
Lawryk, Liz. Finding perspective... : raising successful children affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. -- Bragg Creek, AB : OBD Triage Institue Inc., 2005.
McKechnie, Beth/Kendel, Dale. Faces of FAS : putting a personal face on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. -- Winnipeg : Association for Community Living, 2001.
FRAGILE X SYNDROME
Weber, Jayne Dixon. Children with fragile X syndrome : a parents' guide. -- Bethesda , MD : Woodbine House, Inc., c2000.
HYDROCEPHALUS
Larson, Lynn. About hydrocephalus. -- San Francisco: University of California, 1986.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Girolametto, Luigi; Ushyky, Irene. You and your baby : building communication. -- Toronto, ON : The Hanen Centre ; The Hospital for Sick Children, 1989.
Schwartz, Sue; Miller, Joan E. Heller. The New language of toys : teaching communication skills to children with special needs : a guide for parents and teachers. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 1996.
LEARNING DISABILITIES /DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Boyd, Brenda. Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome : 200 tips and strategies. -- London, England : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003.
Comfort, Randy Lee. The Unconventional child : a book for parents of a child with learning difficulties. -- U.S.A. : Randy Lee Comfort, 1980.
Greenspan, Stanley I./Wieder, Serena. The Child with special needs : encouraging intellectual and emotional growth. -- Reading, MA : Perseus Books, c1998.
Kranowitz, Carol Stock.The Out-of-sync child : recognizing and coping with sensory integration dysfunction. -- New York : Berkley Publishing Group ; Skylight Press, 1998.
Kranowitz, Carol Stock. The out-of-sync child has fun : activities for kids with sensory integration dysfunction. -- New York : The Berkeley Publishing Group, 2003.
Pueschel, James C./Bernier, James/Weidenman, Leslie. The Special child : a source book for parents of children with developmental disabilities. -- Toronto : Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co., 1988.
Silver, Larry B. The Misunderstood child : understanding and coping with your child's learning disabilities. -- 3rd ed. -- Toronto : Times Books, 1998.
Smith, Corrinne. Learning disabilities : A to Z : parents guide. -- New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.
Tuttle, Cheryl Gerson/Paquette, Penny. Parenting a child with a learning disability. -- New York : Doulbleday, 1993.
MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
G. Allan Roeher Institute. The Family book : a resource for parents who have learned their child has a mental handicap. -- Downsview, ON : Allan Roeher Institute, 1986.
MENTAL ILLNESS
Faraone, Stephen V. Straight talk about your child's mental health: what to do when something seems wrong. -- New York : Guilford Press, 2003.
Cantor, Sheila. The Schizophrenic child : a primer for parents and professionals. -- Montreal : Eden Press, 1982.
MICROCEPHALY
Parker, James N.; Parker, Philip M. The Official parent's sourcebook on microcephaly. -- San Diego, CA : ICON Group, 2002.
NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDER
Thompson, Charlotte E. Raising a child with a neuromuscular disorder : a guide for parents, grandparents, friends, & professionals. -- New York : Oxford University Press, c1999.
Wolfson, Penny. Moonrise : one family, genetic identity, and muscular dystrophy. -- New York : St. Martin's Press, 2003.
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Chansky, Tamar E. Freeing your child from obsessive-compulsive disorder : a powerful, practical program for parents of children and adolescents. -- New York : Crown Publishers, c2000.
PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME
Neason, Shirley Ann. Prader-Willi syndrome : a handbook for parents. -- St. Louis Park, MN : Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, 1978.
SENSORY INTEGRATION
Kranowitz, Carol Stock. Answers to questions teachers ask about sensory integration : forms, checklists and practical tools for teachers and parents. -- Las Vegas, NV : Sensory Resources, 2000.
SEXUALITY
Drury, John; Hutchinson, Lynne; Wright, Jon. Holding on, letting go : sex, sexuality and people with learning disabilities. -- London, England : Souvenir Press, 2000.
Newman, Barbara. Sex for young people with spina bifida or cerebral palsy : an outline of sex and sexual relationship for young people and their parents. -- 2nd ed. -- London : Assoc. for Spina Bifidia and Hydrocephalus, 1983.
Ratner, Marilyn; Chamlin, Susan. Straight talk : sexuality education for parents and kids 4-7. -- New York : Penquin ; Planned Parenthood of Westchester, 1987
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Schwier, Karin Melberg; Hingsburger, Dave. Sexuality : your sons and daughters with intellectual disabilities. -- Baltimore, MD : Paul H. Brookes, 2000.
SIBLINGS
Azrialy, Barbara. The Siblings : a handbook for understanding the sibling of a child with a handicap. -- Encino, CA : Azrialy Pub., 1988.
Bleach, Fiona. Everybody is different : a book for young people who have brothers or sisters with autism. -- Shawnee Mission, KS : Autism Asperger Publishing Co., 2001.
Bluebond-Langner, Myra. In the shadow of illness : parents and siblings of the chronically ill child. -- Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, c1996.
Connors, Clare; Stalker, Kirsten. The Views and experiences of disabled children and their siblings : a positive outlook. -- London, England : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003.
Faber, Adele/Mazlish, Elaine/Coe, Kimberly Anne. Siblings without rivalry : how to help your children live together so you can live too. -- New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1987.
Feiges, Lynne Stern; Weiss, Mary Jane. Sibling stories : reflections on life with a brother or sister on the autism spectrum. -- Shawnee Mission, KS : Autism Asperger Publishing Co., 2004.
Hale, Natalie. Oh Brother! : growing up with a special needs sibling. -- Washington, DC : Magination Press, 2004
Hapworth, William E.; Hapworth, Mada; Heilman, Joan Rattner. "Mom loved you best". -- New York : Penguin Books, 1983.
Harris, Sandra L. Siblings of children with autism : a guide for families. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 1994.
McHugh, Mary. Special siblings : growing up with someone with a disability. -- rev. ed. -- Baltimore : Paul Brooks, 2002.
Meyer, Don. The Sibling slam book : what it's really like to have a brother or sister with special needs. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2005.
Meyer, Donald J. Views from our shoes : growing up with a brother or sister with special needs. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, c1997.
Peterkin, Allan/Middendorf, Frances. What about me? : when brothers and sisters get sick. -- New York : Magination Press, 1992
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Powell, Thomas H./Ahrenhold, Peggy. Brothers and sister : a special part of exceptional families. -- Baltimore : Brooks, 1985.
Safer, Jeanne. The Normal one : life with a difficult or damaged sibling. -- New York : Bantam Dell, 2002.
Scotson, Linda. The other child. -- Toronto : William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., 1988.
Siegel, Bryna; Silverstein, Stuart. What about me? : growing up with a developmentally disabled sibling. -- New York : Plenum Press, c1994.
Therrien, Victoria Leclerc. For the love of siblings who cope with special brothers & sisters. -- Hooksett, NH : Salem Association for Retarded Citizens, 1985.
SPEECH DISORDERS
Agin, Marilyn C.; Geng, Lisa F.; Nicholl, Malcolm J. The late talker : what to do if your child isn't talking yet. -- New York : St. Martin's Press, 2003.
Barrett, Jenny. Help me speak : a parents' guide to speech and language therapy. -- London, England : Souvenir Press Ltd., c1994.
Hamaguchi, Patricia McAleer. Childhood speech, language and listening problems : what every parent should know. -- Toronto : John Wiley & Sons, 1995.
SPINA BIFIDA
Bloom, Beth-Ann/Seljeskog, Edward L. A Parent's guide to spina bifida. -- Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, 1988.
Lutkenhoff, Marlene Children with spina bifida : a parents' guide. 2nd Ed. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, Inc., c2008
TOURETTE SYNDROME
Haerle, Tracy. Children with Tourette Syndrome : a parent's guide. -- Rockville, MD : Woodbine House, 1992.
Hughes, Susan. Ryan : a mother's story of her hyperactive/Tourette Syndrome child. -- Duarte, CA : Hope Press, 1990.
Waltz, Mitzi. Tourette's syndrome : finding answers and getting help. -- Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., c2001.
VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
Holbrook, M. Cay. Children with visual impairments : a parents' guide. -- Bethesda MD : Woodbine House, 1996.
DVD’S
Bowers, Keri. The Sandwich kid. [DVD] -- NormalFilms.com, 2007. A film about the challenges and truimphs of siblings of people with disabilities.
Dransfeld, Rosie. Mother's of courage. [DVD] -- Monteal, QC : National Film Bord of Canada, 2003.