Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Disability, impairments and special needs

Book SynopsisGo along with one nervous little boy, as he faces a day he DREADS – Haircut Day! He hides under the bed with fear at the beginning, but by the end, he has learned that it’s not so scary. He learns to cope with his fear of the barber, and even maybe like it a little! Michele Griffin is no stranger to `picky’ children, having spent 7 years as a paediatric occupational therapist working with children who were `extra-sensitive’ or had `sensory’ issues. Often demonstrating strong dislikes for haircuts, tags in shirts, seams on socks and lumps in food, these children are sometimes very challenging for parents to rear. Griffin created this story to foster communication, tolerance and understanding between parent and child.

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Book SynopsisThe Littlest Inventor is a brilliantly colored picture book featuring a smart, sensitive boy with sensory issues.These issues make it challenging to experience something most of us have no problem with, like a simple tripto the grocery store. But, by being both self-aware and proactive, the Littlest Inventor can help himself succeedin the very task he finds most difficult. He invents his own resources and tools to make the trip fun!For those with sensory processing disorder, life can often be overwhelming. But, when equipped withknowledge to help ourselves and confidence to be ourselves, life becomes not just manageable, but enjoyable.""There needs to be more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what he cannot do."" - Dr. TempleGrandinTrade ReviewThe Littlest Inventor takes the stigma off Asperger’s syndrome by advocating for inclusion in school and in public."- The Onconee Enterprise

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Book SynopsisIn this illustrated book for children ages six through nine, and based on the article, ""How One Adult With SPDWants to Explain this Condition to Your Sensory Child"" (http://thebodyisnotanapology.com/magazine/how-oneadult-with-spd-wants-to-explain-this-condition-to-your-sensory-child/), SPD adult advocates Rachel and Kellywill lead kids and their parents through the basic ins-and-outs of what it means to have Sensory ProcessingDisorders(SPD).Sensory Like You features illustrated versions of Rachel and Kelly acting as guides for their young readers andserving as examples as they learn about their own SPD, undergo occupational therapy, cope with school,navigate friendships, and celebrate their own differences. In fact, the overarching focus of the book will be onacceptance as well as companionship. Through their older, trustworthy sensory guides, children will bereminded that it's okay to have SPD and they're not alone in how they perceive the sensory world.

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Book SynopsisThe key to this book is that it outlines both the science and art of anxiety therapy. The science of overcoming anxiety is using the well researched approach called gradual exposure therapy which involves helping individuals gradually face their fears. The art of therapy is figuring out how to actually convince someone to face their fears. Jed describes motivational techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, exercises, relaxation and mindfulness guides to lower anxiety to the point where individuals can begin to confront their fears . The book covers: simple phobias, social phobia, selective mutism, separation anxiety and school refusal, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, somatic symptom disorder and/or illness anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, perfectionism, and other common fears.

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Book SynopsisLove, Always is a beautifully illustrated children's book about the journey of a mom and her child with special needs. It is a simple, heartfelt story that follows the life of a child with autism through his imaginative journey as he seeks to be accepted, loved and celebrated for his strengths and abilities. In addition to the qualities that make children on the autism spectrum exceptional, they have the hopes, dreams and the desire to belong that all children do. The book is a powerful reminder that with a little help from each of us, children with autism can fulfill their potential. Although raising a child with special needs is hard, learning to let them go out into the world and hope that they will do well is even tougher. The author, a gifted special needs educator notes: "Love Always is a heartfelt thank you to all the parents and parent figures out there—may you continue to be the shining light in all our lives."Table of Contents Cover Dedication Illustrated Content

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Book SynopsisThis edited book is intended to offer a practical guide for general, special, and bilingual/English as a second language educators working with English learners (ELs) with learning disabilities (LD) in the K-12 inclusive classroom. Authored by leading scholars with expertise in the fields of special and bilingual education, the book provides educators with a solid foundation of the growing demographics of ELs in our schools, an understanding of second language acquisition, and further knowledge of the referral, assessment, and identification process.A detailed discussion addresses cultural competence and the development of the individualized education program (IEP) and provides an overview of legal and instructional foundations for developing culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR) IEPs for diverse learners, with a specific focus on students with LD who are acquiring English as an additional language. Federal legislative mandates, required IEP components, and the significant role that families assume in quality IEP development is presented along with practical examples that demonstrate a strengths-based perspective for engaging colleagues and families in the development of CLR IEPs for ELs.The remaining chapters of the book provide content on the use of a multitiered systems of support (MTSS) framework, effective instructional practices, and research-based language and literacy interventions. To assist with the implementation of these interventions, a variety of co-teaching models are provided. Finally, the authors suggest ways to better communicate with parents and/or families to enhance collaboration between home and school.

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Book SynopsisThis edited book is intended to offer a practical guide for general, special, and bilingual/English as a second language educators working with English learners (ELs) with learning disabilities (LD) in the K-12 inclusive classroom. Authored by leading scholars with expertise in the fields of special and bilingual education, the book provides educators with a solid foundation of the growing demographics of ELs in our schools, an understanding of second language acquisition, and further knowledge of the referral, assessment, and identification process.A detailed discussion addresses cultural competence and the development of the individualized education program (IEP) and provides an overview of legal and instructional foundations for developing culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR) IEPs for diverse learners, with a specific focus on students with LD who are acquiring English as an additional language. Federal legislative mandates, required IEP components, and the significant role that families assume in quality IEP development is presented along with practical examples that demonstrate a strengths-based perspective for engaging colleagues and families in the development of CLR IEPs for ELs.The remaining chapters of the book provide content on the use of a multitiered systems of support (MTSS) framework, effective instructional practices, and research-based language and literacy interventions. To assist with the implementation of these interventions, a variety of co-teaching models are provided. Finally, the authors suggest ways to better communicate with parents and/or families to enhance collaboration between home and school.

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Book Synopsis¿Se puede bailar desde una silla de ruedas? ¿Se puede cantar sin saber hablar? Este cuento sobre la discapacidad y el amor nos desvelara estos y otros secretos. A touching and tender story about the friendship between a small child in wheelchair, which speaks to the heart. Lexile Level: 810L

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Book SynopsisFans of Kate DiCamillo and R. J. Palacio will love The Thing About Georgie, a warm and humorous story starring an unforgettable young boy with dwarfism, from acclaimed author Lisa Graff. An upbeat and sensitive look at what it''s like to be different, this novel will spark discussion.” (Booklist)As far as Georgie is concerned, everyone has a thing.The thing about poodles is that Georgie Bishop hates to walk them.The thing about Jeanie the Meanie is that she would rather write on her shoe than help Georgie with their Abraham Lincoln project.The thing about Andy''s nonna is that she kisses Georgie''s cheeks and doesn''t speak one word of English.The thing about Georgie''s mom is that she''s having a baby—a baby who will probably be taller than Georgie very, very soon.The thing about Georgie . . . well, what is the thing about Georgie?

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.” — Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends ★ “Creator of an astonishingly successful webcomic...Eliza finds her voice. A wrenching depiction of depression and anxiety, respectful to fandom, online-only friendship, and the benefits and dangers of internet fame.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “In her sophomore novel, Zappia gracefully examines Eliza’s complicated struggle with anxiety, depression...peppered with detailed illustrations from Eliza’s webcomic, drawn by Zappia herself. A fervent celebration of online fandom.” — Booklist (starred review) ★ “Told in a series of letters, instant messages, comics, and prose, this book focuses on relationships and identity. ...will resonate with teens who write, create art, and love fandom. ...A must-have for all YA collections, especially where geek culture is celebrated.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “We’ve seen variants on this premise before, but Zappia uses it to focus on introversion and isolations, panic disorders, suicidal ideation, and a preferable online existence that offers more control...Readers involved in fandoms and those who wish to understand and think about their reach are the audience for this.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Zappia punctuates prose sections with Monstrous Sea artwork and online chats...she pointedly delves into the way fandoms can smother the creators they live. ...a compelling read on the labyrinths of imagination and the simple pleasures of ordinary life.” — Shelf Awareness

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Book SynopsisFrom Lois Metzger, the acclaimed author of A Trick of the Light, comes a work of speculative fiction set in the near future about a teen girl who gains a new perspective on her life. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Adam Silvera’s More Happy than Not.Rose has changed. She still lives in the same neighborhood and goes to the same high school with the same group of kids, but when she woke up today, something was a little different. Her clothes and her hair don’t suit her anymore. The dogs who live upstairs are no longer a terror. She wants to throw a party—this from a girl who hardly ever spoke to her classmates. There’s no more sadness in her life; she’s bursting with happiness.But something still feels wrong to Rose. Because until very recently, she was an entirely different person—a person who’s still there inside her, just beneath the thinnest layer of skin.

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum, from acclaimed author Elana K.Trade Review"Written in third person, this engaging and insightful story makes readers intimately aware of what Bat is thinking and how he perceives the events and people in his life. With empathy and humor, Arnold delves into Bat's relationships with his divorced parents, older sister, teachers, and classmates." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Brimming with quietly tender moments, subtle humor, and authentically rendered family dynamics, Arnold's story, the first in a new series, offers a nonprescriptive and deeply heartfelt glimpse into the life of a boy on the autism spectrum." -- ALA Booklist "Comfortably familiar and quietly groundbreaking, this introduction to Bat should charm readers, who will likely look forward to more opportunities to explore life from Bat's particular point of view." -- Kirkus Reviews "A Boy Called Bat will help children understand autism and that everybody loves animals." -- Temple Grandin, author of Animals In Translation "Delightful, endearing, and utterly relatable, Bat Tam is destined to be a dear and necessary friend for young readers. I adore him and his story." -- Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy "A Boy Called Bat is sensitive, sweet, and super fun. I read this book with the biggest smile on my face." -- Corinne Duyvis, author of Otherbound

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author Hadley Dyer’s YA debut is smart, snarky, and emotionally gripping, about a rebellious cop’s daughter who falls in love with an older man, loses her best friend, and battles depression, all while trying to survive her last year of high school. Feisty and fearless George Warren (given name: Frances, but no one calls her that) has never let life get too serious. Now that she’s about to be a senior, her plans include partying with her tight-knit group of friends and then getting the heck out of town after graduation. But instead of owning her last year of high school, a fight with her best friend puts her on the outs of their social circle.  If that weren’t bad enough, George’s family has been facing hard times since her father, a police sergeant, got injured and might not be able to return to work, which puts George’s college plans in jeopardy. So when George meets Fr

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Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, Leslie Connor, comes a deeply poignant and beautifully crafted story about self-reliance, redemption, and hope.  Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest kid in his grade, and everyone knows he can barely read or write. Mason’s learning disabilities are compounded by grief. Fifteen months ago, Mason’s best friend, Benny Kilmartin, turned up dead in the Buttle family’s orchard.An investigation drags on, and Mason, honest as the day is long, can’t understand why Lieutenant Baird won’t believe the story Mason has told about that day. Both Mason and his new friend, tiny Calvin Chumsky, are relentlessly bullied by the other boys in their neighborhood, so they create an underground haven for themselves. When Calvin goes missing, Mason finds himself in trouble again. He’s desperate to figure o

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“In this sensitively written novel, Connor introduces a learning-disabled 12-year-old who will warm readers’ hearts and earn their respect with his honesty and compassion. Poignant and suspenseful, Mason’s story crystalizes an adolescent boy’s joys and fears as he comes into his own.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Connor expertly captures the camaraderie of Calvin and Mason. A poignant underdog tale that will resonate with many young readers.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “In a moving first-person narrative, Connor reveals a remarkably distinct and memorable character. [T]he author weaves the back story into a narrative of redemption chronicling his growing friendships. Connor’s gift for creating complex characters extends to the supporting characters and makes this a compelling read.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Connor’s portrayal of Mason is spot-on, and the seventh-grader’s honesty shines through as his greatest attribute. Laced throughout the story, and evident at the end, is hope for a brighter future, both for the entire family and the community. A thoughtful look at human nature, resilience, and love.” — Booklist “Mason’s voice is honest and true, and the multifaceted characters both enrich and propel the narrative.” — Horn Book Magazine “Could I love a character more than I love Mason Buttle? Nope. Could this book have captured my heart any more? Impossible.” — Barbara O’Connor, author of How to Steal a Dog and Wish “A book that breaks your heart and heals it—all in one. Mason’s story is brilliantly told. This is an astonishing book!” — Kirby Larson, author of Newbery Honor title, Hattie Big Sky and the Audacity Jones series “Mason’s astonishing voice will grab you from the first page, as he demonstrates how children with learning disabilities who ‘think outside the box’ can find brilliant ways to survive bullying, be a good friend, and save their families.” — Cammie McGovern, author of Just My Luck and Chester and Gus "Rich, moving, and redemptive, The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle will immerse readers from the first page to the last and is certain to linger with them for a long time to come." — Books to Borrow . . . Books to Buy

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Nicola Yoon’s Everything, Everything, Emery Lord’s When We Collided, and Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl, Anna Priemaza’s debut novel is a heartwarming and achingly real story of finding a friend, being a fan, and defining your place in a difficult world.Kat and Meg couldn’t be more different. Kat’s anxiety makes it hard for her to talk to people. Meg hates being alone, but her ADHD keeps pushing people away. But when the two girls are thrown together for a year-long science project, they discover they do have one thing in common: They’re both obsessed with the same online gaming star and his hilarious videos.If they can stick together, this might be the beginning of a beautiful friendship—the kind Kat never knew she wanted and Meg never believed she''d find.“Kat and Meg Conquer the World will hit home for anyo

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Book SynopsisHatchet meets Wild in this harrowing YA survival story about a teenage girl’s attempt to endure the impossible, from the Edgar Award-winning author of The Female of the Species, Mindy McGinnis.The world is not tame. Ashley knows this truth deep in her bones, more at home with trees overhead than a roof.So when she goes hiking in the Smokies with her friends for a night of partying, the falling dark and creaking trees are second nature to her. But people are not tame either. And when Ashley catches her boyfriend with another girl, drunken rage sends her running into the night, stopped only by a nasty fall into a ravine.Morning brings the realization that she’s alone—and far off trail. Lost in undisturbed forest and with nothing but the clothes on her back, Ashley must figure out how to survive with the red streak of infection creeping up her leg.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Mattie Markham is sweet and winning, very real, and a sixth-grade heroine. Add this book to your treasure shelf.” — Natalie Standiford, author of The Secret Tree “A heartwarming and completely charming story about moving on, growing up, and being yourself.” — Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series “A gentle look at the challenges of both fitting in to a new situation and having a friend with special needs.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “An accessible chapter book with a clear but gently delivered message.” — Booklist “I love how this book gets the fragile ecosystem that is middle school. There’s a purity to the voice that feels very real, very Judy Blume. Loved it!” — R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder

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Book Synopsis“This book is for anyone who has ever felt ‘less than’ or on the outside. That is to say, this is a book for everyone.” —Elana K. Arnold, author of What Girls Are Made OfWith a clear, compelling voice, Walker creates a believable world where socioeconomic tensions challenge, but never defeat, her well-rounded characters.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Claire Ladd knows that this summer is going to be special. She and her two best friends, Ronan and Brianna, are turning twelve. She is leaving camp behind and gets to do what she wants all day. She feels everything starting to change. But things don’t always change for the better.With Brianna’s cousin Eden visiting for the summer, Claire feels like a third wheel. Even though she is only a year older, Eden seems so much more sophisticated and glamorous . . . and when she''s around, she takes up everyone̵

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Book SynopsisA heartbreaking debut YA romance featuring a neuroatypical girl with a tragic history and the chronically ill boy trying to break the vault encasing her heart.Alvie Fitz doesn’t fit in, and she doesn’t care. She’s spent years swallowing meds and bad advice from doctors and social workers. Adjust, adapt. Pretend to be normal. It sounds so easy. If she can make it to her eighteenth birthday without any major mishaps, she’ll be legally emancipated. Free. But if she fails, she’ll become a ward of the state and be sent back to the group home. All she wants is to be left alone to spend time with her friend, Chance, the one-winged hawk at the zoo where she works. She can bide her time with him until her emancipation. Humans are overrated anyway.Then she meets Stanley, a boy who might be even stranger than she is—a boy who walks with a cane, who turns up every day with a new injury, whose body seems as

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Book SynopsisThat her mama is going to be hospitalized for months like she was last time.With her daddy struggling to save the farm and her mama in denial about what’s happening, it’s up to Della to heal her mama for good.Trade Review★ “Della’s voice will tug at readers’ heartstrings as she tries to hold her family together. Middle grade stories about mental illness, particularly those that focus on empathy and acceptance, are rare. This heartfelt story will stay with readers. A top choice.” — School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Baldwin has written a heartbreaking, yet heartening, story that explores mental illness and its effects on an entire family. Readers will connect with the novel’s well-formed characters and be absorbed by the plot, which pulls no punches but doesn’t overwhelm.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) ★ “Cindy Baldwin’s graceful debut is an ode to family and community. Hints of sweet magical realism touch Where the Watermelons Grow, balancing this exquisite novel’s bittersweet authenticity.” — Shelf Awareness (starred review) ★ “In her debut novel, Baldwin presents a realistic portrayal of life with a mentally ill parent.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “[Della’s] first-person narration is realistically earthy without crossing into gritty. This debut novel gushes with Southern charm. This story’s as sweet as Della’s daddy’s watermelons but never saccharine.” — Kirkus Reviews “This has a tenderness that will appeal to fans of DiCamillo’s Because of Winn-Dixie.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Della’s story is a reminder that even under the toughest rinds of troubles we can find the cool, sustaining sweetness of friendship.” — Kirby Larson, author of the Newbery Honor Book Hattie Big Sky “Where the Watermelons Grow takes a close look at the unpredictable and debilitating nature of schizophrenia. Baldwin writes with a genuine voice.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “Where the Watermelons Grow is a spot-on, insightful novel about a preteen learning to live with and accept a parent’s mental illness.” — BookPage.com

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