READING MATERIALS

Children With Special Needs

Be Quiet, Marina! by Kristen DeBear (Star Bright Books, 2001) Ages 3 to 5.

The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened with Autism by Patricia Stacey (Da Capo Press, 2003)

The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child by Lawrence M. Siegel (Nolo, 2001)

Conquering Autism: Reclaiming Your Childthrough Natural Therapies by Stephen B. Edelson, MD (Twin Stream Books, 2003; www.kensingtonbooks.com)

Getting Rid of Ritalin: How Neurofeedback Can Successfully Treat ADD without Drugs by Robert W. Hill, Ph D, and Eduardo Castro, MD (Hampton Roads, 2002)

The Gun Lake Adventure Series by Johnnie Tuitel and Sharon Lamson (Cedar Tree Publishing, 2000) Ages 8 to 12.

In Time and With Love: Caring for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs by Marilyn Segal, Wendy Masi and Roni Leiderman (Newmarket Press, 2001)

Like Sound Through Water: A Mother's Journey Through Auditory Processing Disorder by Karen J. Foli (Pocket Books, 2002)

Managing the Gift: Alternative Approaches for Attention Deficit Disorder by Dr. Kevin Ross Emery (Lightlines Publishing, 2000)

Nature's Ritalin for the Marathon Mind: Nurturing Your ADHD Child with Exercise by Stephen C. Putnam (Upper Access Books, 2001)

Prozac Free: Homeopathic Medicine for Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mental and Emotional Problems by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman and Robert Ullman (Prima Publishing, 1999)

Rage Free Kids: Homeopathic Medicine for Defiant, Aggressive, and Violent Children by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman and Robert Ullman (Prima Publishing, 1999)

The Ritalin Fact Book: What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About ADHD and Stimulant Drugs by Peter R. Breggin, MD (Perseus Publishing, 2002)

Smiling at Shadows: A Mother's Journaey Raising and Autistic Child by J unee Waites and Helen Swinbourne (Ulysses Press, 2001)

Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research and Recovery by Karyn Seroussi (Broadway Books, 2000)

What's Wrong With Timmy? by Maria Shriver (Warner Books and Little,Brown and Company, 2001) Ages 6 to 10.

When the Brain Can't Hear: Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) by Teri James Bellis, PhD. (Pocket Books, 2002)

Without Ritalin: A Natural Approach to ADD by Samuel A. Berne (Keats Publishing, 2002)

You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children with Disabilities by Stanley D. Klein, PhD. and Kim Schive (Kensington Books, 2001)

Note:  These are recommended materials to use as resources. The Coalition does not endorse or promote the use or purchase of any items, subscriptions, products or services.