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Animal Helpers For The Disabled
by Kent, Deborah
Synopsis: An overview of the history and training of assistance dogs, for children.
Copyright Date: 2002
Annie's Song
by Anderson, Catherine
Synopsis: Alex Montgomery is horrified to learn his wild younger brother forced himself on a helpless "idiot girl." Tormented by guilt, Alex agrees to marry Annie and raise the babe she carries as his own.
Copyright Date: 1996
Anonymity
by Bergman, Susan
Synopsis: Memoir by a woman, from a conservative Christian family, whose father had a secret life and died of AIDS in 1985.
Copyright Date: 1994
Another Eyesight: Multi-Sensory Design In Context
by Howell, Peter and Ionides, Julia
Synopsis: This book provides an overview and some in-depth information about the many ways of creating multi-sensory access for blind and partially sighted people to art, nature and historical sites.
Copyright Date: 2005
Another Place At The Table: A Story Of Shattered Childhoods Redeemed By Love
by Harrison, Kathy
Synopsis: From the Author: "This is the story of my family - my birth children, my adoptive children, and the many other children who have joined our family, however briefly, over the years."
Copyright Date: 2003
Answers To Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration
by Szklut, Stacey and Kranowitz, Carol and Koomar, Jane and Balzer-Martin, Lynn and Haber, Elizabeth and Sava, Deanna Iris
Synopsis: Sensory processing disorder (sometimes called "dysfunction in sensory integration") may affect between 5% and 20% (depending on defining criteria) of the children in your class. As a teacher, you surely notice the out-of-sync behavior of certain children. Perhaps you wish to become more skillful in reaching and teaching these challenging students.
Copyright Date: 2001
Any Bitter Thing
by Wood, Monica
Synopsis: Lizzy is 30 years old when she almost dies from getting hit by a car. As she recovers, she revisits her childhood being brought up by a priest falsely accused of molestation.
Copyright Date: 2005
April Witch
by Axelsson, Majgull
Synopsis: Four sisters, one of whom has severe disabilities, struggle to make sense of their lives and their relationship to one another. Originally published in Sweden.
Copyright Date: 1997
Are You Alone On Purpose?
by Werlin, Nancy
Synopsis: When two lonely teenagers, one the son of a widower rabbi and the other the sister of an autistic twin, are drawn together by a tragic accident, they discover they have more in common than they guessed.
Copyright Date: 1994
Are You Blind
by Nielsen, Lilli
Synopsis: This is one of Dr. Nielsen's books in the Active Learning Series. It is targeted toward the developmentally threatened population.
Copyright Date: 1990
Arnie And The New Kid
by Carlson, Nancy
Synopsis: Students at an elementery school learn about diversity when a student in a wheelchair moves to the school.
Copyright Date: 1990
The Art And Science Of Teaching Orientation And Mobility To Persons With Visual Impairments
by Jacobson, William H.
Synopsis: Teaching orientation, mobility and space perception to blind people.
Copyright Date: 1993
The Arthritis Helpbook: What You Can Do For Your Arthritis
by Fries, James F. and Lorig, Kate
Synopsis: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, burstitis, exercises, protecting your joints, relaxation techniques, sleep, depression, diets, the drug scene and working with your doctor.
Copyright Date: 1980
Artificial Parts, Practical Lives: Modern Histories Of Prosthetics
by Mihm, Stephen and Ott, Katherine and Serlin, David
Synopsis: These essays are valuable first forays into the history of prosthetics.
Copyright Date: 2001
Arts, Culture, And Blindness: A Study Of Blind Students In The Visual Arts
by Hayhoe, Simon
Synopsis: This book explores one of the most powerful myths in modern society: the myth that blind people are incapable of understanding and creating visual arts.
Copyright Date: 2008
As I Live And Breathe: Notes Of A Patient-Doctor
by Weisman, Jamie
Synopsis: "...a view of medicine from both sides of the trenches, embracing the patient's fervent desire for health and the doctor's fervent desire to grant it."
Copyright Date: 2002
As The Twig Is Bent
by Jernigan, Kenneth
Synopsis: In this book, (the third in the Kernel Book Series) the emphasis is on blind children and what lies ahead for them.
Copyright Date: 1992
Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide For Teachers
by Cumine, Val and Leach, Julia and Stevenson, Gill
Synopsis: Explains what Aspergers is and its implications in the classroom with tips and modifications.
Copyright Date: 1998
Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide For Parents And Professionals
by Attwood, Tony
Synopsis: A wonderful resource about Autysome Syndrome other wise known as High Functioning Autism. Discusses everything you need to know from diagnosis to adult life.
Copyright Date: 1998
Assessment In Inclusive And Special Education, 9th Edition
by Ysseldyke, James E. and Salvia, John
Synopsis: None.
Copyright Date: 2004
Assistance Dog Providers In The United States: A Complete Guide To Finding A Guide, Hearing, Or Service Dog
by Stiverson, Carla and Pritchett, Norm
Synopsis: This is a good book offereing tons of information on guide, service and hearing alert dogs of the U.s.
Copyright Date: 1996
At Home With Gladys Knight : Her Personal Recipe For Living Well, Eating Right, And Loving Life
by Ogden, Abe and Knight, Gladys
Synopsis: Autobiographical information and helpful suggestions and recipes for diabetics.
Copyright Date: 2001
Attention Deficit Disorder In Adults
by Weiss, Lynn
Synopsis: Discusses how ADD presents in adults and how to live with it.
Copyright Date: 1992
The Autism Sourcebook: Everything You Need To Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, Coping, And Healing--From A Mother Whose Child Recovered
by Exkorn, Karen Siff
Synopsis: Providing accessible medical information gleaned from the world's foremost experts, Siff Exkorn offers an inside look at families with children who have autism, and ties in her own firsthand experience as a parent.
Copyright Date: 2005
Autobiography Of A Face
by Grealy, Lucy
Synopsis: Describes the battle with cancer and the deformities of the face they cause in the life of a young teenager and later young adult.
Copyright Date: 1994