Families of Adults with Autism: Stories and Advice for the Next Generation by Jane Johnson and Anne Van Rensselarer. (XFM Johns 2008) The individual accounts explore the challenges that families of people with autism have faced, and the techniques they have used to improve the quality of their children’s lives, from mega-doses of vitamins and […]
Category: Family Relationships
Books in this section focus on families, parenting, and sibling relationships.
Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs by Donald J. Meyer and Patricia F. Vadasy. (XFM Meyer 1994) A guide for professionals designing and implementing interactive play and discussion workshops to help siblings confront the special issues they face. Pp. 240 If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at […]
Asperger Syndrome for Dad: Becoming An Even Better Father To Your Child With Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome for Dad: Becoming An Even Better Father To Your Child With Asperger Syndrome by Dan Coulter; Drew Coulter and Dan Coulter (DVD) (XFM Coult 2004) This video offers practical actions for fathers and other family members to help understand problem behaviors, encourage strengths, and help children with Asperger Syndrome prepare for adulthood. 26 […]
Maybe You Know My Kid (3rd Edition): A Parent’s Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Helping Your Child With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Maybe You Know My Kid (3rd Edition): A Parent’s Guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Helping Your Child With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Mary Fowler. (XFM Cahil 1992) This book outlines the latest advances in the cause, treatments, and understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. From an explanation of the newest theory about self-control and […]
More Than a Mom: Living a Full And Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs
More Than a Mom: Living a Full And Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs by Heather Fawcett and Amy Baskin. (XFM Fawce 2006) Rather than focusing on the grief and strife, this book is all about dealing with the diagnosis and getting on with your life. There’s not much in this book about […]
Parenting Your Complex Child: Become a Powerful Advocate for the Autistic, Down Syndrome, PDD, Bipolar, or Other Special-Needs Child
Parenting Your Complex Child: Become a Powerful Advocate for the Autistic, Down Syndrome, PDD, Bipolar, or Other Special-Needs Child by Peggy Lou Morgan. (XFM Morga 2006) This book contains a powerful system for obtaining dramatically better care for children with one or more serious disabilities. The author used her experience and knowledge gained through working […]
Married with Special-Needs Children: A Couples’ Guide to Keeping Connected
Married with Special-Needs Children: A Couples’ Guide to Keeping Connected by Laura E. Marshak and Fran P. Prezant. (XFM Marsh 2007) The book looks at the ways in which having a child with special needs can make it more difficult for a marriage to thrive and can change the structure of a marriage. Many of […]
Sharing Information About Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sharing Information About Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Beverly Vicker and Lisa Ackerson Lieberman. (XFM Vicke 2007) Helps parents decide what information to share with caregivers. Careful planning helps ensure that the child receives quality care. Pp. 227. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.
Strengthening Relationships
Strengthening Relationships by Nicholas Martin (CD plus Spanish version). (XFM Marti 2004) This book deals with the impact a special needs child has on the family and, in particular, the parents’ relationship. Subjects covered include avoiding blame, support and guidance; sex, affection, and intimacy; money matters; time alone; effective communication; divorce; and affordable child care. […]
The Child with Autism Goes to Florida
The Child with Autism Goes to Florida by Kathy Labosh (XFM Labos 2005) This book helps you with ideas when your child needs a quiet place to calm down. A must have for families headed to Florida theme parks. The Child with Autism Goes to Florida The Theme Park Guide Tips. Universal Studios, Islands of […]