Babies With Down Syndrome: A New Parent's Guide (The Special-Needs Collection) Karen Stray-Gundersen ISBN: 0933149646, Paperback - $10.85 BUY The book that thousands of new parents and professionals have turned to as their first source of information on Down syndrome. This classic guide provides new parents with straightforward and compassionate advice and insight. It helps families become more confident in their ability to cope, to learn about their child's development, to know where to seek help, and to advocate for their child. This second edition, written by the same knowledgeable parents and professionals who contributed to the first edition, covers these important areas: diagnosis; medical concerns & treatment; coping with your emotions; daily care; family life; early intervention; special education; and legal rights. The satisfying blend of practical information and emotional support make BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME the guide new families will want to refer to first. A Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome : Toward a Brighter Future, Revised Edition Siegfried M. Pueschel ISBN: 1557664528, Paperback - $14.93 BUY The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, ISBN: 1890627232, Paperback - $13.57 BUY Down Syndrome: Guidelines for Practice in Health Education And.. Sue Buckley ISBN: 1405108134, Paperback - $69.95 BUY Medical & Surgical Care for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents (Topics in Down Syndrome) Philip, M.D. Mattheis ISBN: 0933149549, Paperback - BUY This guide eliminates the need for parents to scour medical texts and journals in search of information they can understand about their child's medical condition. Easy-to-read and well-organized, the book covers medical treatments and conditions-from heart disease to skin conditions-more common among children with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome and Vitamin Therapy Kent MacLeod ISBN: 0973433701, Paperback - $19.77 BUY Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia in Down Syndrome And Intellectual Disabilities Matthew P. Janicki ISBN: 1857756088, Paperback - $55.00 BUY Down Syndrome Across the Life Span Susan Buckley ISBN: 1861562306, Paperback - $49.43 BUY This book promotes a positive message for people with Down syndrome across the world. Living with Down Syndrome is a positive experience for the majority of children and adults with Down syndrome, and for their families. Of course there are difficulties to be faced, but quality of life, from infancy to old age, is determined more by the quality of healthcare, education and social inclusion offered to individuals, than by the developmental difficulties that are associated with Down syndrome. The aim of this book is to bring the latest information on research and good practice to families, practitioners and policy makers in order improve the services available to individuals with Down syndrome in all countries. Adventures In The Mainstream: Coming Of Age With Down Syndrome Greg Palmer ISBN: 1890627305, Paperback - $11.53 BUY The Adult with Down Syndrome ISBN: 1861563973 , Paperback - $43.44 BUY The marked increase in life-expectancy in Down syndrome since the 1990s, although a very good sign in itself, raises important questions regarding the health issues, cognitive involution and social and professional inclusion of people with the condition. In this text, a large group of leading specialists have supplied a series of papers on many aspects of this issue, ranging from epidemiology, genetics, medical issues, Alzheimer's disease, cognition and language, to sexual behaviour and contraception, family issues, professional orientation and work experiences. This book should be of interest to physicians, psychologists, social workers and educators working in the field who wish to provide evidence-based interventions for persons with Down syndrome advancing in age. The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children With Special Needs, a Guide for Parents and Teachers Sue, Ph.D. Schwartz ISBN: 1890627488, Paperback - $12.89 BUY Early Communication Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals Libby Kumin ISBN: 1890627275, Paperback - $13.57 BUY Fine Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome) Maryanne Bruni ISBN: 1890627038, Paperback - $12.89 BUY Gross Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome) Patricia C. Winders ISBN: 0933149816, Paperback - $12.89 BUY Children with Down syndrome master basic gross motor skills-everything from rolling over to running-just as their peers do, but may need additional help. This guide illustrates more than 100 activities for parents and professionals to practice with children from birth through age six. Checklists allow readers to plan and track a child's progress. Teaching Reading to Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Topics in Down Syndrome) Patricia Logan Oelwein ISBN: 0933149557, Paperback - $12.89 BUY Teach your child to read using the author's nationally recognized, proven method. From introducing the alphabet to writing and spelling, the lessons are easy to follow. The many pictures and flash cards included appeal to visual learners and are easy to photocopy! Teaching Math to People With Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners: Basic Survival Skills (Topics in Down Syndrome) DeAnna Horstmeier ISBN: 1890627429, Paperback - $13.57 BUY TEACHING MATH TO PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME is the book that everyone has been waiting for! Now parents and educators can use this guide to teach meaningful math to students--with and without learning problems--who struggle with understanding computation, number concepts, and when and how to use these skills. The author, an experienced educator, was inspired to write TEACHING MATH to meet the needs of hands-on learners after observing the difficulty her adult son with Down syndrome and his peers had in applying math skills to everyday life. For years, the math program explained in TEACHING MATH has been successfully used with preschoolers, children, and adults with Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other cognitive disabilities. Its success lies in capitalizing on the visual learning strengths of these concrete learners and using manipulatives, games, and activities to teach and maintain motivation. A key feature of this method is the early introduction of the calculator, which allows students to progress in their understanding of math without having to memorize math facts. This book can be used to help students learn the critical math survival skills needed for living independently or help students in their math curricula at school. Book I covers introductory math skills typically taught in preschool or elementary school, but which many older students still need help with, including: Number sense Recognizing & writing numerals Time Calculator skills Counting Measurements Addition Place value Shapes Subtraction Money The second volume of TEACHING MATH will focus on more advanced math skills needed for independent living, including multiplication, division, banking, budgeting, and consumer skills. TEACHING MATH gives parents and teachers high-interest, hands-on strategies and ideas for teaching math to learners of all ages. Classroom Language Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Topics in Down Syndrome) Libby, Ph.D. Kumin ISBN: 1890627119, Paperback - $12.89 BUY Language is the foundation for learning and school success. This is true for all students, including children with Down syndrome. Inclusive school settings provide children with Down syndrome great opportunities to improve their communication development— speaking, writing, listening, and following spoken instructions. But these same opportunities create real challenges for them because of wide-ranging skill levels and abilities in language and speech. Libby Kumin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a leading expert on Down syndrome and its impact on communication development. Her new book covers every aspect of a child’s language needs in school from kindergarten- age through early adolescence. Early chapters provide an overview of the characteristic communication problems associated with Down syndrome, their underlying causes, and how they can affect a child in school. Later, the book explains how to address communication needs directly in a child’s IEP, and then goes into detail about the best strategies for adapting school work and teacher-student communication in an inclusive classroom. CLASSROOM LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME emphasizes the crucial role teachers and speech-language pathologists play. It explains how to make adaptations to curriculum, verbal instruction, classroom routines, and written assignments. The book discusses ways to enhance social communication between children with Down syndrome and other students during class, lunch, and recess. Also covered is the use of augmentative communication methods for children with Down syndrome who are non-verbal or rarely use speech. As an added bonus, there are numerous forms and checklists for parents such as an IEP planner, home-school communication tips, samples of visual prompts, graphic organizers, and worksheet adaptations. Overall, this guide offers parents an in-depth overview of their child’s language skills in school, while providing teachers and SLPs with useful ideas and adaptations that will help them meet the communication needs of their students with Down syndrome. Speech and Language Intervention in Down Syndrome Jean Rondal ISBN: 1861562969, Paperback - $72.95 BUY This text provides speech and language therapists and language researchers with a state-of-the art review covering all aspects of speech and language development in individuals with Down syndrome. Written by leading experts in the field, it includes chapters on: the principles which should guide intervention; prelinguistic development; pragmatics and communication; literacy and language; augmentative communication; intervention with adolescents and adults; maintenance of skills for older adults; and a perspective on pertinent issues. Each chapter summarizes research and provides guidelines for effective interventions. This book should be a valuable guide to those working in the field who wish to be able to provide evidence-based interventions for individuals with Down syndrome and to contribute to their quality of life by improving their communication skills. Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents & Teachers Winifred Anderson ISBN: 0933149727, Paperback - $11.53 BUY Now in its third edition, Negotiating the Special Education Maze is one of the best tools available to parents and teachers for developing an effective education program for their child or student. Every step is explained, from eligibility and evaluation to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and beyond. This edition covers changes in disability laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It reviews early intervention services for children from birth to age three, and for those who have young adults with special needs, it also covers transitioning out of school. AUTHOR BIO: Winifred G. Anderson, Stephen R. Chitwood, and Deidre Hayden all worked previously at the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC), a training and information center for families and professionals who work with children and youth with disabilities in Alexandria, Virginia. PEATC was founded by Anderson and Chitwood. The authors continue to work in the field of special education and the law. ABC for You and Me Margaret Girnis ISBN: 0807501018, Paperback - BUY 1 2 3 For You and Me (Concept Books) ISBN: 080756107X, Paperback - $10.85 BUY Book Description The creators of "ABC for You and Me," an ABC book featuring photos of children with Down syndrome, now offer this simple counting book. Beautiful children with Down syndrome, and their friends, admire "one" bird, play with "seven" ducklings, and zoom "eleven" cars. As the colorful objects gradually increase from one to twenty, readers will find much to hold their attention. Children with Down syndrome will enjoy seeing themselves reflected in this book intended for every preschool and kindergarten classroom. Russ and the Almost Perfect Day (A Day With Russ) Janet Elizabeth Rickert ISBN: 1890627186 , Hardcover - $14.95 BUY Russ is having an excellent day-his Mom makes his favorite breakfast; he gets ready for school in time to catch the end of his favorite TV show, and he finds a 5-dollar bill on the way to school. It doesn't take long for Russ to decide to keep the money and treat himself and his friend Adam to ice cream at lunch. Good things keep happening to Russ. He's invited to a birthday party; he rides a scooter during gym; and his science class visits a very cool exhibit of cold-blooded animals. After lunch, Russ and Adam are standing in line for ice cream when they notice a girl who's crying. She's upset over losing the five dollars she'd brought to buy a special lunch that day. Uh-oh think Adam and Russ, could this be the same five dollars they found? And, just when they were about to take their first lick! Young readers will sympathize with Russ's difficult decision. Should he give the girl the money or not? Here's a clue: Russ continue to have an almost perfect day though it doesn't include ice cream. Kids will want to read all the Russ books, including: Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise and Russ and the Firehouse. All three picture books show how much Russ is a typical kid, rather than focusing on his special needs. The full-color, large-format photographs make it easy to follow along on his adventure. Russ and the Almost Perfect Day is an excellent tool for the classroom that includes a child with Down syndrome, and enjoyable reading for families with young children. Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise (Day with Russ) Janet Elizabeth Rickert ISBN: 189062716X, Hardcover - $33.94 BUY Russ longs for a swing set in his backyard instead of an apple tree. Apple trees are boring! Then he and his Dad pick apples, and Russ bakes a pie with his mother and grandmother. Russ soon discovers the apple tree has an extra surprise for him. Russ and the Firehouse (Day With Russ) Janet Elizabeth Rickert, ISBN: 1890627178, Hardcover - $10.17 BUY Russ, a five-year-old with Down syndrome, visits his uncle's firehouse and gets to help with the daily chores. I Can, Can You Marjorie W. Pitzer ISBN: 1890627577, Hardcover - $8.76 BUY We'll Paint the Octopus Red Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen ISBN: 1890627062 , Hardcover - $10.17 BUY My Friend, Isabelle Eliza Woloson ISBN: 189062750X, Hardcover - $10.17 BUY My Brother, Matthew Mary Thompson ISBN: 0933149476, Hardcover - $10.17 BUY Though David knows frustration and resentment at times, he feels he understands his disabled little brother even better than his parents; and together the two boys experience a great deal of joy. Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister With Special Needs Donald J. Meyer ISBN: 0933149980, Paperback - $10.17 BUY The Sibling Slam Book: What It's Really Like To Have A Brother Or Sister With Special Needs Don Meyer ISBN: 1890627526, Paperback - $10.85 BUY Angel Unaware: A Touching Story of Love and Loss Dale Evans ISBN: 0800759311, Paperback - $8.79 BUY He Has Up Syndrome Not Down Syndrome Caroline Brandt ISBN: 1413760414, Paperback - $12.95 BUY Don't Sing Any Sad Songs: A Down Syndrome Daughter's Joyful Journey ISBN: 1893162834, Paperback - $19.95 BUY A biography that shows the strength within Down syndrome children, as well to the power of putting trust in God. A story of discovery, challenge, and joy unfolds as she continues to lead a full and independent life. Common Threads ISBN: 1930868049, Hardcover - $39.95 BUY Common Threads: Celebrating Life with Down syndrome is an essay and photographic celebration of inspirational accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. Photographs are by nationally recognized Kendra Dew. This book is a perfect inspiration for new parents of a baby with Down syndrome. It is also ideal for parents of older children who see the great potential in their child. Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months Blueberry Shoes Productions LLC ISBN: B0001I54PM , DVD - $35.99 BUY Woodbine House is very pleased to bring you this video, created by Will Schermerhorn, and filled with adorable images of babies with Down syndrome, inspiring stories of parents, and practical information from the leading Down syndrome experts. DOWN SYNDROME: The First 18 Months is a reassuring and realistic introduction to the unique joys and challenges that children with Down syndrome bring to their families during the critical first 18 to 24 months of life. Will Schermerhorn was inspired to make this video after his son with Down syndrome was born and he observed his wife’s relentless pursuit of information that would comfort and empower. He interviewed thirteen leading medical and developmental experts on Down syndrome--–Libby Kumin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, R.D., L.D., Patricia C. Winders, P.T, Dr. George Capone, Professor Sue Buckley, Dr. William Cohen, Dr. Allen Crocker, Sarah Rosenfeld Johnson, and Dr. Sally Shott--–on a variety of issues covering: Newborns: diagnosis, health care, breastfeeding, heart defects Health Concerns: parent-professional relationships, ear, nose, and throat, nutrition and feeding, dental Therapies: language and speech therapy, physical therapy New Expectations: the impact of having a child with Down syndrome on the family and the world Heartwarming footage of young children with Down syndrome is interspersed with the interviews with parents and experts. Throughout, perspectives provided by veteran parents who share their joys and concerns will reassure new parents. DOWN SYNDROME: The First 18 Months is an inspiring and educational video for parents who want to know more, and an excellent tool for support groups, medical professionals, and libraries to support families. My Son: Living Life With Down Syndrome : First Year of Life ISBN: 0595374034, Paperback - $9.95 BUY Bits and pieces from Bruce Carroll’s Sometimes Miracles Hide describe My Son: Living Life With Down Syndrome, First Year of Life. “Sometimes miracles hide, God will wrap some blessings in disguise, you may have to wait this lifetime to see the reasons with your eyes, cause sometimes miracles hide. Though she was not like the other girls, they thought she was the best and through all the years of struggle, neither whispered one regret. See to them it did not matter why some things in life take place, they just knew the joy they felt when they looked into her face.” Danny: The Murder of a Man With Down Syndrome Patricia Smith ISBN: 0595005136, Paperback - $11.95 BUY Danny is the story of a true event about a man with Down syndrome who was senselessly and viciously murdered. His life is recounted, and the criminal investigation, trial and its results are laid out for the reader's scrutiny. Only then are readers able to understand what happened to the criminals and to DannyÂ’s family. Throughout DannyÂ’s life there were many crises, which he overcame by the strength of his personality and family support. Danny had many clear-headed attributes, and he certainly utilized his intellectual abilities to their maximum. Out of determination and need, Danny created his own business enabling him to become self-supporting and financially independent. But rather than giving him the recognition he deserves, we are left pondering his fate. Danny was brave and didnÂ’t submit to his aggressors. His bravery was no different than a soldier's on the field of battle. Danny's death, unfortunately, presents us with a dilemma: Did he fail to receive equal justice under the law, because he was handicapped? In many ways, our society and the people who govern it appear to be unable to properly cope with individuals like Danny. On the face of it, for whatever reason, our highly technical society is regrettably able to abstract itself from the needs of its less fortunate members. Heroes are not selected. If they were, they would all be glamorous, rich and, perhaps, celebrities. In reality, we must accept a hero from whence he comes. Danny was an authentic hero, even though he came to us from poverty and obscurity. Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child With a Disability Donald J. Meyer ISBN: 0933149689 , Paperback - $14.95 BUY Laying Community Foundations: For Your Child With a Disability : How to Establish Relationships That Will Support Your Child After You're Gone Linda J. Stengle ISBN: 0933149670 , Paperback - $15.95 BUY f you're the parent of a child with a disability, this book is of critical importance to you. Laying Community Foundations emphasizes the need to begin now to build a caring community of people who will provide emotional support and guidance for your child after your death. Chapters discuss: how to assess your child's needs; how to foster long-term relationships for your child; where to look for relationships; how to ask people for a commitment; and independent living arrangements. Delicate Threads: Friendships Between Children With and Without Special Needs in Inclusive Settings Debbie Staub ISBN: 0933149905, Paperback - $6.95 BUY Delicate Threads is the culmination of the author's years of careful observations of friendships between seven pairs of children-each including a child with a moderate to severe disability-who are classmates in an inclusive elementary school. The sometimes intimate interactions described here give readers a rare view of the nature of these friendships, how they develop, their impact on the children involved, how the families and teachers perceive them and contribute to their success or failure, as well as the benefits of inclusion. Colin Gets A chance ISBN: 1434399869, Paperback - 17.95 BUY Colin Gets a Chance is an inspirational look into a day in the life of a special needs child and how the acts of a child's peers can have such a significant impact. Colin has Down syndrome.