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| Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents’ Guide |
| (2nd edition). Stray-Gunderssen, K. (Ed.) (1995). Woodbine Books. |
| Parents and professionals contribute chapters on the medical, emotional, educational and social issues concerning the development of the child and the family. A first book for anyone wishing to learn more about Down syndrome, especially new parents. |
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| Little Children, Big Need |
| Weinhouse & Marily Weinhouse. (1994). University of Colorado Press. |
| This book outlines basic steps that parents who have children with disabilities go through when their child is diagnosed. Contains short essays from parents at the end of each section with the experiences. |
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| A Parents Guide to Down Syndrome: Toward a Brighter Future |
| Pueschel, S.M. (2001). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. |
| A detailed guide for parents and professionals which discusses the nature of the physical, social, mental and emotional development of children with Down syndrome. Emphasis is given to early intervention, with professionals from various disciplines contributing chapters. Pueschel is a parent of a child with Down syndrome. |
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| Special Kids Need Special Parents |
| Lavin, Judith Loseff. (2001). Berley Books. |
| An easy-to-read book that addresses many issues and concerns when raising a child with a disability. Written in easy-to-understand language. Addresses all aspects of the family when a child with a disability is involved. |
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| Understanding Down Syndrome: An Introduction for Parents |
| Cunningham, Cliff. (1996). Brookline Books. |
| Another guide when dealing with the diagnosis of Down syndrome. The book is divided into chapters going through all of the steps and also has quotes from parents when dealing with the issues in a particular chapter. |
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| Keys To Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome |
| Brill, Marlene Targ. (1993). Barrons Educational Series. |
| A step-by-step guide about how to parent a child with Down syndrome. The book contains practical advice for parents and professionals when dealing with children with Down syndrome. |
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| Kids Are Worth It! |
| Coloroso, Barbara. (2002). First Harper Resources. |
| Filled with practical suggestions for handling the ordinary and extraordinary trials of growing up, this book gives techniques and tips on helping any child grow and develop. |
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| The Parent-to-Parent Handbook: Connecting Families of Children with Special Needs |
| Santelli, Betsy et al. (2001). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. |
| This book details what a parent-to-parent program should consist of and the valuable resources it can provide to parents who have a child with a disability. Omaha, Nebraska pioneered the Pilot Parent program, which then was replicated across the United States as the Parent-to-Parent program. Great resource and background information. |
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| Parenting on Purpose: Red, Yellow, Green Framework for Respectful Discipline |
| Alden, Ada. (2004). Crane Publishing Company. |
| This guide provides a method to deliver direct and clear messages and routines to all children, centered around the concepts of red, yellow and green zones. |
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| Positive Behavior Support |
| Joseph, Glen Dunlap & Richard Albin. (2002). Brookling House. |
| Addressing challenging behaviors for children with disabilities. |
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| Special Kids Need Special Parents |
| Lavin, Judith Loseff. (2001). Berley Books. |
| An easy-to-read book that addresses many issues and concerns when raising a child with a disability. Written in easy-to-understand language. Addresses all aspects of the family when a child with a disability is involved. |
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| Steps to Independence: Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs |
| Baker, Bruce L. and Alan J. Brightman. (2004). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. |
| Resource guide with proven strategies for children ages 3 through young adulthood to teach them to live as independently as possible. Breaks down everyday tasks in easy-to-understand segments for teaching and learning. |