The Arlington Public Schools Parent Resource Center in Clarendon has these books on Aspergers in Adolescents and Young Adults available for checking out: Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults, by Zozia Zaks. Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence Practical Solutions for School Success, by Brenda Smith Myles and Diane Adreun. Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, A Parent’s Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Chantal Sicile-Kira. Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Aspergers Syndrome, A Parent’s Guide to Student Success, by Ann Palmer. Taking Care of Myself, A Healthy Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism, by Mary Wrobel. Preparing for Life, The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for those with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, by Dr. Jed Baker. Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4A Disorders. by Kenneth A. Bock. Dr. Bock is Board Certified in Family Medicine and is a certified clinical nutrition specialist. Negotiating The Special Education Maze! by Winifred Anderson, Stephen Chitwood Deidre Hayden, For more than 25 years, this classic guide has taken parents, guardians, educational advocates, and special educators step-by- step through the special education process. Now revised and updated, reflecting the latest changes to the special education laws, NEGOTIATING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION MAZE continues to provide thorough, time-tested advice based on the authors’ years of experience helping parents advocate for their child. The book covers all the crucial components parents and advocates need to consider from anticipating a child is not succeeding in a program or school to seeking an evaluation; from planning an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), to understanding classroom placement options and monitoring progress. Key topics include: * Eligibility for services * Understanding the IEP process * How to write effective goals * Tips on participating in IEP meetings * Making sure IEPs are carried out and effective The new fourth edition provides expanded information on: * Transitioning from high school to adult life 1. Employment 2. Independent living 3. Self-advocacy 4. Continuing education * Required statewide assessments for all students * Problem solving disagreements between families and schools * Due process and other legal recourses Invaluable forms and charts help parents plan their IEP strategy, keep records and key contacts, log conversations and correspondence with important players, and track progress. This guide is one of the best tools available for understanding how to navigate the special education maze! For more information or to order the book go to: www.woodbinehouse.com/printer_friendly .asp?product_ id=978-1- 890627-46-1 Other books from the Woodbinehouse, www.woodbinehouse.com The Best Worst Brother, Written by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Illustrated by Charlotte Fremaux The Child Who Never Grew, by Pearl S. Buck Foreword by James A. Michener Children with Traumatic Brain Injury A Parents' Guide, Edited by Lisa Schoenbrodt, CCC-SLP The Early Intervention Dictionary, A Multidisciplinary Guide to Terminology, Third Edition Written by Jeanine G. Coleman, M.Ed. Incentives for Change Motivating People with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Learn and Gain Independence, by Lara Delmolino, Ph.D. & Sandra L. Harris, Ph.D. Meaningful Exchanges for People with Autism, An Introduction to Augmentative & Alternative Communication by Joanne M. Cafiero, Ph.D. Playing by the Rules, A Story about Autism Written by Dena Fox Luchsinger, Illustrated by Julie Olson Uncommon Fathers, Reflections on Raising a Child with a Disability Edited by Donald J. Meyer The Year My Son and I Were Born, A Story of Down Syndrome, Motherhood, and Self-Discovery, by Kathryn Lynard Soper / Published by Globe Pequot The Voices of Autism A look at some recent books about autism and the people who write them By Suzanne Crowley -- School Library Journal, 8/1/2009 www.schoolli braryjournal. com/article/ CA6673568. html? industryid= 47087 Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic has a grant from the US Dept. of Education to provide FREE membership access, through 1/25/10, to the entire library of books at RFB&D. This is for the downloadable books only, not the CDs. To join, you must have a qualified disability and a qualified professional to sign the application form. This is an excellent opportunity to try this out for students. RFB&D has both textbooks and regular books. www.rfbd.org/ promotions.htm The Hank Zipzer Series, by Henry Winkler ABOUT THE SERIES Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, this winning series about the world's greatest underachiever is funny, touching, and deals with learning differences in a gentle and humorous manner. Quirky, Yes – Hopeless, No: Practical Tips to Help Your Child with Asperger’s Syndrome Be More Socially Accepted By Cynthia La Brei Norall, Ph. D and Beth Wagner Brust Reading Rockets e-newsletter. It seems a good reference, as it claims, for "literacy resources, research, and news for educators and parents." Check out the website at www.readingrockets.org Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears?: Dealing With Sensory Overload by Jennifer Veenendall An inside look on dealing with sensory overload in the first grade from the student's perspective to share with others to gain better understanding of the differences among children. Check out VDOE's link on accessible instructional materials. Under IDEA all states are required to adopt and use the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) when producing accessible instructional materials for students who are blind or who have other print disabilities. NIMAS is a technical standard used by publishers to produce source files that may be used to develop alternate formats for instructional use. www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/iep_instruct_svcs/accessible_ materials/index.shtml IEP Checklist App iPhone Release, www.peatc.org |
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