All of these resources are available through the Parent to Parent library. Our library contains many new books on Autism in addition to many books in other categories. Visit us and check them out or call for a listing!  Specify category or if you want a complete listing.  Ask us

Changed by a Child
by Barbara Gill
Written by a mother of a child with Down Syndrome, this book is an inspirational collection of family stories, quotes, and insights. It presents real life experiences of parents with children with a variety of special needs. In a series of stories, Gill describes what parents feel, and addresses the range of issues they encounter from the birth to adulthood of their child. Parent to Parent's Margo Goodrow loved it!

Teenagers with ADD - A Parents' Guide
by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy, M.S.
For parents and professionals about adolescents with Attention Deficit Disorder. Covers special issues & challenges faced by teens and their families, teachers, and treatment professionals. Throughout are the voices of teens, parents, educators and professionals who provide insight, hope, support, and advice.

Transition Trek
A Game for Planning Life After High School for Youth with Disabilities developed by PACER Center, Inc. the categories include Community, Recreation, Advanced Education, Getting Personal, Home, Jobs, Health, and Civil Rights. There's choice for playing non-competitively. A great conversation starter!

The Source for Nonverbal Learning Disorders
by Sue Thompson
Formerly titled 'I Shouldn't Have to Tell You!', this book is the source for identification and treatment of youths, of all ages, with NLD. It's filled with useful checklists, anecdotes, methods, and resources. For parents and professionals to use as a resource in an easy-to-read, accessible format.

A Promising Future Together
from the National Down Syndrome Society
A video aimed at all expectant and new parents of children with Down syndrome. Informs parents about early intervention, local and national resources and health care screenings. Their web site address is www.ndss.org, which contains reading and viewing resource lists or call (212)460-9330. Of course, the video is available at Parent to Parent of VT.

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