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Title: I can't always hear you
Author: J. Zelonky, B. Bejna and S. Jensen
Publisher: Steck-Vaughn
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Abstract: When Kim, a hearing-impaired girl, begins going to a regular school after having been in a special one, she finds that she isn't as different as she had feared because everyone she meets has individual differences, too.
Title: Stretching Ourselves: Kids With Cerebral Palsy
Author: Alden R. Carter
Publisher: Albert Whitman and Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Title: Dancing Through the Shadows
Author: Theresa Tomlinson
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cancer
Title: The Paper Chain
Author: Claire Blake
Publisher: Health Press
Location Published: Albuquerque, NM
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Topic: Cancer
Title: Mommy’s in the Hospital Again
Author: Carolyn Stearns
Publisher: Solace Publishing, Incorporated
Location Published: Rochester, NY
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Topic: Cancer, Hospital
Title: What's Heaven?
Author: M Shriver
Publisher: Golden Books Adult Publishing
Location Published: New York, NY
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Topic: Bereavement
Title: My Mommy Has Cancer
Author: Carolyn Stearns Parkinson
Publisher: Solace Publishing, Inc.
Location Published: Rochester, NY
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Topic: Cancer
Title: Everything Changes, But Love Endures: Explaining Hospice to Children
Author: Karen Carney
Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing
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Topic: Bereavement
Title: Determined to win: The overcoming spirit of Jean Driscoll
Author: Jean Driscoll
Publisher: Shaw Books
Location Published: Colorado Springs, CO
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: An eight-time winner of the Boston Maraton, Jean Driscoll is also a two-time Olympic silver medalist with nine medals from the Paralympics. A college coach and motivational speaker, she has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show and Nightline.
Title: Enabling Romance: A guide to love, sex and relationships for people with disabilities (and the people who care about them)
Author: Ken Kroll and Erika Levy Klein
Publisher: No Limits Communications
Location Published: Horsham, PA
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Title: Princess Pooh
Author: Kathleen Muldoon
Publisher: Concept Books
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Topic: Physical Disabilities
Title: When Eric’s Mom Fought Cancer
Author: Judith Vigna
Publisher: Albert Whitman and Company
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Cancer
Title: Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism
Author: Laurie Lears
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Autism
Title: Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair
Author: Jamee Riggio Heelan
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Location Published: Atlanta, GA
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Topic: Cerebral Palsy, Physical Disabilities
Title: Taking Cebral Palsy to School
Author: Mary Elizabeth Anderson
Publisher: JayJo Books
Location Published: Plainview, NY
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Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Title: Moonrise: One Family, Genetic Identity, and Muscular Dystrophy
Author: Penny Wolfson
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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Age Group: Adults
Topic: Muscular Dystrophy
Abstract: In this riveting and thought-provoking memoir about her family, her son Ansel, and his progressive disability, Penny Wolfson embarks on a quest that explores special education, giftedness, prenatal testing, and the genes she shares with her mother, sisters, and son. While Moonrise is an eloquent narrative of one family, it also asks profound questions about our genetic selves.
Title: I Can Hear the Mourning Dove
Author: Jame W. Bennett
Publisher: Scholastic
Location Published: New York
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Mental Illness
Title: Sammy’s Mommy Has Cance
Author: Sherry Kohlenberg
Publisher: American Psycological Association
Location Published: Washington DC
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Topic: Cancer
Title: Growing Up With OI: A Guide for Children
Author: Ellen Painter Dollar
Publisher: Imperfecta Foundation
Location Published: Gaithersburg, MD
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Title: Our Brother Has Down's Syndrome
Author: Cairo, Shelley, et al.
Publisher: Firefly Books
Location Published: Westport, CT
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Topic: Down Syndrome
Title: Howie Helps Himself
Author: Joan Fassler
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Title: Muscular Dystrophy in Children: A Guide for Families
Author: Irwin M. Siegel
Publisher:
Location Published: Gardena, CA
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Muscular Dystrophy
Title: Josh: A Boy With Dyslexia
Author: Caroline Janover, Edward Epstein
Publisher: Waterfront Books
Location Published: Burlington, VT
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Dyslexia
Abstract: A book about a boy name Josh who tries to overcome his learning disability, dyslexia. This book includes descriptions and characteristics of dyslexia as well as support groups one can contact for further information.
Title: From Where I Sit: Making My Way With Cerebral Palsy
Author: Shelley Dixon
Publisher: Scholastic
Location Published: New York City
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cerebral Palsy, Physical Disabilities
Abstract: An energetic girl with cerebal palsy tells about her life while being confined to a wheelchair. A very honest writer, Shelley does not try to make light of the emotional and physical pain that she's experienced, but she also provides a great deal of insight into the good times in her life.
Title: Patrick and Emma Lou
Author: Jason and Nordic
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Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
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Title: A Special Kind of Hero
Author: Jo Beth McDaniel and Chris Burke
Publisher: backinprint.com
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Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Chris Burke is best known for his role as "Corky" on the hit TV show, Life Goes On. Chris tells his story of growing up with Down Syndrome and reaching for his goals. He also talks about pursuing his dream of being a star and his endless desire to help those with disabilities.
Title: Count Us In: Growing Up with Down Syndrome
Author: Jason Kingsley and Mitchell Levitz
Publisher: Harvest Books
Location Published: Troy, MO
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Mitchell Levitz (22) and Jason Kingsley (19) share their innermost thoughts, feelings, hopes, and dreams, their lifelong friendship - and their experiences of growing up with Down syndrome. Unlike many books, this is a first hand account of what growing up with Down Syndrome can be like.
Title: Honor Thy Son
Author: Lou Shaw
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Location Published: Nashville, TN
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: A mystery book involving a child with Down Syndrome - Jack Ingraham deserts his family when his first child, J.J., is born with a disability. Years later J.J. is implicated in a murder, and Jack gets involved with his son for the first time.
Title: Promises
Author: Betsy Lewin and Elisabeth Winthrop
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Location Published: Boston, MA
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Topic: Cancer
Title: Funny Face
Author: Breslow, Debbie
Publisher: Deborah Breslow
Location Published: USA
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Title: Taking Cerebral Palsy to School
Author: Mary Elizabeth Anderson
Publisher: JayJo Books
Location Published: New York
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Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: Chad has cerebral palsy and answers the questions of his classmates, teaching them acceptance as well as the facts about cerebral palsy.
Title: Different Just Like Me
Author: Mitchell, Lori
Publisher: A. Whitman
Location Published: Niles, Ill
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: While preparing for a visit to her grandmother, a young girl notices that, like the flowers in Grammie's garden, people who are different from one another also share similarities and it's okay to like them all the same.
Title: What Is Cancer Anyway? : Explaining Cancer to Children of All Ages
Author: Karen Carney
Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing
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Topic: Cancer
Title: A Day with Dr. Waddle
Author: KSU Center for Basic Cancer Research
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Topic: Cancer
Title: Why, Charlie Brown, Why?: A Story About What Happens When a Friend is Very Ill
Author: Charles M. Schultz
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Location Published: New York, NY
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Topic: Cancer
Title: My Mommy's Cancer
Author: Cindy Klein Cohen & John T. Heiney
Publisher: Promise Publications
Location Published: Plano, TX
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cancer
Title: My Daddy's Cancer
Author: Cindy Klein Cohen & John T Heiney
Publisher: Promise Publications
Location Published: Plano, TX
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cancer
Title: Daddy’s Promise
Author: Cindy Klein Cohen & John T Heiney
Publisher: Promise Publications
Location Published: Plano, TX
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Topic: Bereavement
Title: When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief
Author: Marge E Heegard
Publisher: Woodland Press
Location Published: Chapmanville, WV
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Bereavement
Title: Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism
Author: Laurie Lears
Publisher: Albert Whitman and Company
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Autism
Abstract: A young girl gets easily frustrated with her little brother, Ian, who is autistic. One day they are walking in the park and he gets lost from her. She learns to appreciate him because in order to find him she had to see the world through his eyes.
Title: My Memory Book: A Journal for Grieving Children
Author: Gretchen Gaines Lane
Publisher: Chi Rho Press
Location Published: Gaithersburg, MD
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Bereavement
Title: Michael's Mommy Has Breast Cancer
Author: Lisa Torrey
Publisher: Hibiscus Press
Location Published: Coral Springs, FL
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Topic: Cancer
Title: Kathy’s Hats: A Story of Hope
Author: Trudy Krisher
Publisher: Concept Books
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Topic: Cancer
Title: Vanishing Cookies: Doing Ok When a Parent Has Cancer
Author: Michelle B. Goodman
Publisher: Benjamin Family Foundation
Location Published: Ontario, Canada
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cancer
Title: My Mom Has Cancer
Author: Shari Lichtenstein
Publisher: Ruby's Ink
Location Published: Deerfield, IL
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cancer
Title: The C-Word: Teenagers and Their Families Living with Cancer
Author: Elana Dorfman
Publisher: NewSage Press
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Age Group: Teen
Topic: Cancer
Abstract: Five teens with cancer, their families, and best friends are interviewed about the affects the disease has had on their lives.
Title: Cakes and Miracles: A Purim Tale
Author: Barbara Diamond Goldin
Publisher: Viking Press
Location Published: New York, NY
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Title: Nick Joins In
Author: Joe Lasker
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Physical Disabilities
Title: A Very Special Friend
Author: Dorothy Hoffman Levi
Publisher: Kendall Green
Location Published: Washington, DC
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Topic: Hearing Impairment
Title: A Button in Her Ear
Author: Ada Bassett Litchfield
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Hearing Impairment
Title: A Cane in Her Hand
Author: Ada Bassett Litchfield
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Title: Through Grandpa’s Eyes
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
Publisher: Harper Trophy
Location Published: New York, NY
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Title: A Special Kind of Sister
Author: Lucia B Smith
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
Location Published: New York, NY
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Topic: Mental Retardation
Title: A Beautiful Pearl
Author: Nancy Whitelaw
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Alzheimer's Disease
Title: The Seeing Stick
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Harper Collins Juvenile Books
Location Published: New York, NY
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Title: How Smudge Came
Author: Nan Gregory
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Location Published: Victoria, British Columbia
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Topic: Down Syndrome
Title: Words in our Hands
Author: Ada B Litchfield
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Hearing Impairment
Title: Living With Cerebral Palsy
Author: Susan Heinrichs Gray & Serge Bloch
Publisher: Childs World
Location Published: Chanhassen, MN
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: Each section or chapter of this book begins by introducing someone who has lived with cerebal palsy. The sections in the end discuss treatments and potential cures.
Title: Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry
Author: Bebe Moore Campbell
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
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Topic: Mental Illness
Title: Eddie’s Blue-Winged Dragon
Author: CS Adler
Publisher: Putnam Publishing
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Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: Eddie is a boy with cerebal palsy who is having a hard time in school because his teacher can't understand him sometimes and a bully keeps bothering him. Meanwhile, he has to buy a present for his sister, and he finds a blue-winged dragon in a store. The dragon scared his sister, so Eddie kept it and afterwards strange things started happening to him.
Title: Handtalk: An ABC of Fingerspelling and Sign Lanuage
Author: Remy Charlip
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Location Published: New York, NY
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Topic: Hearing Impairment
Title: Handtalk Zoo
Author: Remy Charlip
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Location Published: New York, NY
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Topic: Hearing Impairment
Title: Light A Single Candle
Author: Beverly Butler
Publisher: Dodd Mead
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Teen
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Title: A Gift of Gold
Author: Beverly Butler
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
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Title: George
Author: EL Konigsburg
Publisher: Atheneum
Location Published: New York
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: Benjamin Dickinson Carr, sixth grader, excels in science, scores a sky-high I.Q. and discovers he has an inner self named George. Ben ignores warnings from the "little person" inside until the truth is out.
Title: The Language of Goldfish
Author: Zibby O\'Neal
Publisher: Puffin
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: Thirteen-year-old Carrie, clinging to memories of her idyllic early childhood, struggles to communicate with family and classmates.
Title: It’s Your Turn At Bat
Author: Barbara Aiello & Jeffrey Schulman
Publisher: 21st Century Books
Location Published: Breckenridge, CO
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Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Title: A Contest
Author: Sherry Payne
Publisher: Carol Rhoda Books
Location Published: Minneapolis, MN
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: Mike has cerebal palsy, but he doesn't let that stop him from participating and playing to win in a contest at school.
Title: Phoebe Flower's Adventures: That's What Kids Are for (Phoebe Flower's Adventures)
Author: Barbara Roberts
Publisher: Advantage Books
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Topic: ADHD
Title: Adoption is for Always
Author: LW Girard
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Adoption
Title: Charlie's Challenge
Author: Linda Gladden & Ann Root
Publisher: Linda Gladden & Ann Root
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Age Group: Pre-School
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Abstract: Charlie must discover why he is able to design a great castle but has trouble reading and spelling but with the help of his parents he learns about his strengths and weaknesses.
Title: Ignatius Finds Help: A Story about Psychotherapy for Children
Author: Ferraro Galvin
Publisher: Magination
Location Published: Cambridge, MA
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Topic: Mental Illness
Title: Straight From the Siblings: Another Look at the Rainbow
Author: G Murray & G Jampoisky
Publisher: Celestial Arts
Location Published: Berkeley, CA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cancer, Bereavement
Title: There’s A Little Bit of Me in Jamey
Author: Diana M Amadeo
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Cancer
Title: Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Sister Went Crazy
Author: Sonya Sones
Publisher: Harper Collins
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: A younger sister goes through a really difficult time after her sister has a mental breakdown on Christmas Eve.
Title: My Memory Maker
Author: KD Zotovich
Publisher: Journalkeepers Publishing
Location Published: Los Osos, CA
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Topic: Alzheimer's Disease, Bereavement
Title: Very Special Friend
Author: Dorothy Hoffman Levi
Publisher: Forest House Publishing Company, Inc
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Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: In search of a friend her own age, six-year-old Frannie meets Laura, who is deaf, and learns sign language from her.
Title: Morgan's Baby Sister: A Read-Aloud Book for Families Who Have Experienced the Death of a Newborn (Helping Children Who Hurt)
Author: P Johnson & D Williams
Publisher: Resource Publications
Location Published: San Jose, CA
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Topic: Bereavement
Title: Emma Says Goodbye: A Child's Guide to Bereavement
Author: C Nystrom & A Baum
Publisher: Chariot Victor Publication
Location Published: Colorado Springs, CO
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Bereavement, Cancer
Title: Dancing on the Moon
Author: J Roper
Publisher: SIDS Educational Services
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Topic: Bereavement
Title: This Book Is For All Kids, But Especially My Sister, Libby: Libby Died
Author: Jack Simon
Publisher: Idea University Press
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Topic: Bereavement
Title: Weaver's Daughter
Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Asthma
Title: Thin Air
Author: David Getz
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
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Age Group: Teen
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: Sixth-grader Jacob Katz struggles to overcome his asthma and the attentions of his overprotective brother as he tries to find a place among his peers.
Title: Danny and the Merry-Go-Round
Author: N Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
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Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Title: Leo The Late Bloomer
Author: R Kraus
Publisher: Harper Collins Juvenile Books
Location Published: New York, NY
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Topic: Mental Retardation
Title: Silent Observer
Author: Christy MacKinnon
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Location Published: Washington, DC
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Topic: Hearing Impairment
Title: Tobin Learns to Make Friends
Author: Diane Murell
Publisher: Future Horizons
Location Published: Arlington, TX
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Topic: Autism, Mental Retardation
Title: A Smile From Andy
Author: N Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publications
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
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Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Title: How About A Hug?
Author: N Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
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Topic: Down Syndrome
Title: Looking Out for Sarah
Author: G Lang
Publisher: National Braille Press
Location Published: Boston, MA
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Title: Naomi Knows It’s Springtime
Author: V Kroll
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press, Inc.
Location Published: Honesdale, PA
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Title: Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger Adventure
Author: K Hoopman
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Location Published: Philiadelphia, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Autism
Title: Sparky's Excellent Misadventures: My A.D.D. Journal
Author: P Carpenter
Publisher: Magination Press
Location Published: Washington, DC
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Topic: ADHD
Title: A Thousand Lights
Author: Hope Benton
Publisher: Open Minds Inc.
Location Published: Columbus, OH
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: Will and Donnie are Americans living with their family in Japan. The book tells of their trek up Mt. Fuji with their friend Mr. Sugahara, helping one another through the exhaustion of climbing all night long, and their eventual success. Will is hearing impaired and his father does not approve of the expedition, even though his son is a long-distance runner and physically fit.
Title: Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges for Children with Asperger Syndrome
Author: HM Myles & J McAfee
Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
Location Published: Shawnee Mission, KS
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Topic: Autism
Title: Retarded Isn’t Stupid, Mom!
Author: S Kaufman
Publisher: Paul H Brooks Publishing Co.
Location Published: Baltimore, MD
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Mental Retardation
Title: The Silents
Author: C Abrams
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Location Published: Washington, DC
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: A book about a girl who grew up in Chicago with two deaf parents.
Title: The Empty Place: A Child’s Guide Through Grief
Author: R Temes
Publisher: New Horizon Press
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Topic: Bereavement
Title: A Little Bit of Rob
Author: B Turner
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Bereavement
Title: Saying Goodbye to Daddy
Author: J Vigna
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
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Topic: Bereavement
Title: It's Nobody's Fault: New Hope and Help for Difficult Children
Author: Harold S. Koplewicz
Publisher: Random House
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Age Group: Adults
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: A very informative book about children with a mental illness that is very reassuing to parents in that it discusses how having a child with mental illness is not the fault of the parents. Koplewicz also offers advice for seeking help for children with mental illness.
Title: Teaching the Tiger: A Handbook for Individuals Involved in the Education of Students with Attention Deficit Disorders, Tourette Syndrome or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Author: Marilyn Dornbush & Sheryl Pruitt
Publisher: Hope Press
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Age Group: Adults
Topic: Mental Illness, ADHD, OCD, Tourette Syndrome
Abstract: This is a book that really gives specific details on how to modify your classroom for students with OCD, ADD, and Tourette's Syndrome.
Title: The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
Author: Ross Greene
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Age Group: Adults
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: This book helps families unlearn the habits that lead to bad behavior. The book equips parents with the necessary skills to defuse and even prevent the intense situations that all-too-frequently arise with a volatile child.
Title: Nothing to be Ashamed Of
Author: Sherry Dinner
Publisher: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard
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Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: A book that provides helpful advice for dealing with a mentally ill family member.
Title: Out of the Jungle: A Survival Guide with COMPASS
Author: Constance Foster
Publisher: Dilligaf Publishing
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Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness
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Title: The Face at the Window
Author: Regina Hanson
Publisher: Clarion Books
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Topic: Mental Illness
Title: Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Aetiology and Management
Author: John Kingdom & Philip Baker
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Growth Retardation
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Title: Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Author: Chin-Chu C Lin, MI Evans (Eds)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Growth Retardation
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Title: Our Special Dad: An Interactive Storybook about Mental Illness
Author: Tootsie Sobkiewicz
Publisher: Children of Mentally Ill Parents
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Mental Illness
Title: Fetal Growth Retardation: Diagnosis and Treatment
Author: Asim Kurjak & John Beazley (Eds)
Publisher: CRC Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Growth Retardation
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Title: Mad House: Growing up in the Shadows of Mentally Ill Siblings
Author: Clea Simon
Publisher: Viking/Penguin
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: Many books about mental illness are first-person accounts of what it's like to have a mental illness. This book is different in that it discusses what it's like for a sibling to be around mental illness while growing up and what impacts it has for family members.
Title: Picture Book of Helen Keller
Author: David A Adler
Publisher: Holiday House, Inc
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Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: A brief biography of the woman who overcame her handicaps of being both blind and deaf.
Title: Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope with a Parent's Illness
Author: Sue Heiney, Joan Hermann, Katherine Bruss, & Joy Fincannon
Publisher: American Cancer Society
Location Published: Atlanta, GA
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Cancer
Abstract: A resourceful guide for families that will help children or adolescents deal with a parent's diagnosis of cancer. The book also has a removeable workbook for children enabling them to express their feelings through art.
Title: Helping your Children Cope with your Cancer: A Guide for Parents and Families
Author: Peter van Dernoot
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Location Published: Long Island, NY
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Cancer
Abstract: A book that provides helpful advice and comfort for families confronted with a diagnosis of cancer.
Title: How to Help Children Through a Parent's Serious Illness
Author: Kathleen McCue & Ron Bonn
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Cancer, Bereavement
Abstract: A great book for parents to help explain a diagnosis of cancer to their children. It includes practical advice and also gives information about warning signs in children and what to do about them as far as where and when to go for professional help.
Title: A very special mouse
Author: Laraine Paradis
Publisher: Canadian Marfan Association
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Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Marfan Syndrome
Abstract: A story about a mouse with Marfan Syndrome
Title: How John was Unique
Author: Joe and Nancy Hathaway
Publisher: National Marfan Foundation
Location Published: Port Washington, New York
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Marfan Syndrome
Abstract: A story about a young boy with Marfan Syndrome
Title: Taking Charge: Teenagers talk about Life and Physical disabilities
Author: Kay Kriegsman, Elinor Zaslow, Jennifer D\'Zmura-Rechsteiner
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: A self-help book for teens with physical disabilities.
Title: Helping children cope with the death of a parent
Author: Paddy Greenwall Lewis & Jessica Lippman
Publisher: Praeger Publishers
Location Published: Westport, CT
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Bereavement
Abstract: A guide for children during the first year after the death of a parent.
Title: Joey Pizga Swallowed the Key
Author: Jack Gantos
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
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Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Joey has ADHD and takes ritalin which evens out his mood swings. Joey makes many bad choices but is determined not to \"fall between the cracks\".
Title: Distant Drums, Different Drummers: A Guide for Young People with ADHD
Author: Barbara Ingersoll
Publisher: Cape Publications
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Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book that discusses positive evolutionary aspect of ADHD. It is aimed at middle and high school student but is suitable for some elementary school children. Coping techniques and treatment is also discussed.
Title: Having a Brother Like David
Author: Cindy Dolby Nollette
Publisher: Minneapolis Children's Medical Center
Location Published: Minneapolis, MN
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Autism
Abstract: Marty explains to his little brother David, who has autisum, that although he may have special needs he looks very similar to other children.
Title: Whitechurch
Author: Chris Lynch
Publisher: HarperCollin's Children's Books
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: A story about three teenage friends who struggle to stay together after one leaves for college and the other becomes mentally ill.
Title: Memories of Summer
Author: Ruth White
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: A younger sister watches as her older sibling spirals downward into schizophrenia set in the 1950's in Michigan.
Title: Daredevils and Daydreamers: New Perspectives on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Author: Barbara Ingersoll
Publisher: Broadway Books
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: The author discusses what has been learned about ADHD in the past decade and how teachers and parents can help and treat a child with ADHD.
Title: Voices from Fatherhood: Fathers Sons and ADHD
Author: Patrick J Kilcarr & Patricia O Quinn
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book written especially for fathers who have sons with ADHD and have problems interacting with them. Is intended mainly for fathers but is beneficial for everyone.
Title: Hyperactivity: Why Won't My Child Pay Attention?
Author: Sam Goldstein, Michael Goldstein
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Inc.
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A good book for parents and teachers which discusses how the traits of ADHD may get children into trouble at school and home. It discusses parenting techniques.
Title: Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception
Author: Thom Hartmann
Publisher: Underwood Books, Inc.
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: This books takes a unique look at ADHD, and suggests that it isn't a disease but an evolutionary adaptation. He suggests that some traits of ADHD can be very useful in certain situations or jobs and advocates special learning environments for ADHD children.
Title: Hyperactive Child, Adolescent, and Adult: Attention Deficit Disorder Through the Lifespan
Author: Paul H. Wender
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: An earlier book that discusses diagnostic criteria for diagnosing ADHD in older adolescents and adults.
Title: You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid Or Crazy?!: A Self-help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Author: Kate Kelly & Peggy Ramundo
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book for older adolescents and their parents which gives practical information for daily living for coping with ADHD.
Title: Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
Author: Edward M Hallowell & John J Ratey
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Basic information about ADHD is presented in a user-friendly format.
Title: Answers to Distraction
Author: Edward M Hallowell & John J Ratey
Publisher: Bantam Books, Inc.
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Basic information about ADHD is presented in a user-friendly format. Material is presented in short chunks of writing.
Title: Understanding Girls with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Author: Kathleen G Nadeau, Patricia O Quinn, & Ellen Littman
Publisher: Advantage Books, LLC
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: This book identifies the different types of ADHD in girls from preschool to late adolescence.
Title: ADD/ADHD Behavior-Change Resource Kit: Ready-to-Use Strategies and Activities for Helping Children with Attention Deficit Disorder
Author: Grad L Flick
Publisher: Jossey-Bass, Inc.
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A good resource book for parents of children with ADHD. It describes ADHD and then provides treatment options and training exercises in managing the child's behavior.
Title: it's nobody's fault
Author: Colleen Alexander Roberts
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book that gives practical and concrete suggestions for handling children with ADHD.
Title: My Brother Sammy
Author: Becky Edwards
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Location Published: Brookfield, Connecticut
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Autism
Abstract: A boy describes some of the many feelings he has about his brother Sammy, who is autistic.
Title: Raising Your Spirited Child RI: Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Instense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic
Author: Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Through examples and positive viewpoints, the author offers emotional support and strategies for handling children with ADHD.
Title: Taking Charge of ADHD,Revised Edition
Author: Russell A Barklay
Publisher: Guildford Publications, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A very readable, well-organized book about ADHD intended mainly for parents but is also useful for teachers and others involved with these children.
Title: The Defiant Child: A Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Author: Douglas Riley
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book that explores the mindset of children with ODD and explains the way that they function. Parents are taught how to recognize symptoms and behavior modification.
Title: How to help children through a parent's serious illness
Author: American Academy of Pediatrics
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A very comprehensive guide to ADHD for parents. It is reassuring as well as authoritative and based on the American Academy of Pediatrics' own clinical practice guidelines.
Title: How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children: Practical Techniques, Strategies, and Interventions for Helping Children with Attention Problems and Hyperactivity
Author: Sandra F Rief
Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Publishers
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A complete resource to ADHD that can answer nearly any question one might have about the disorder or children with the disorder.
Title: How John was Unique
Author: Deborah D Gray
Publisher: Perspectives Press, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: Written by a clinical social worker, this book is for adoptive parents and takes an in-depth approach to explaining how children and families adjust. Many issues are covered and suggestions are offered for parents and families.
Title: Raising Adopted Children: Practical Reassuring Advice for Every Adoptive Parent
Author: Lois Ruskai Melina
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: A good resource of practical advice for the adoptive parent as well as professional advice for professionals.
Title: Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention
Author: Jeanne M A Gahret
Publisher: Verbal Image Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book for elementary school children about a boy with ADHD who becomes discouraged by his difficulties but eventually learns to see the advantages of his special characteristics.
Title: The Putting on the Brakes: Activity Book for Young People with ADHD
Author: Patricia O Quinn
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book about ADHD for older elementary school and middle school aged children. It used pictures and puzzles to help children problem solve and organize. There is also a useful appendix with information for parents.
Title: My Brother's a World-Class Pain: A Sibling's Guide to ADHD-Hyperactivity
Author: Michael Gordon
Publisher: GSI Publications
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A good book about sibling relationships with an interesting but somewhat misleading title.
Title: I'm Somebody Too
Author: Jeanne Gehret
Publisher: Verbal Images Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book about ADHD from the sibling perspective. Emily begins to feel ignored because her parent's are so busy with her little brother, Ben. Eventually, Emily and her family work with Ben's therapist to discuss Emily's needs as well.
Title: Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADHD
Author: Kathleen Nadeau & Ellen B Dixon
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A third-edition book for children that is fact paced and good for short attention spans.
Title: When Moms and Kids Have ADD
Author: Patricia O Quinn & Kathleen G Nadeau
Publisher: Advantage Books, LLC
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract:
Title: Moms with ADD: A Self-Help Manual
Author: Christine A Adamec & Esther Gwinnell
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: An encouraging book for mothers with ADHD. Practical coping strategies for family and job concerns are offered. Readers are taught to optimize their parenting skills.
Title: Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embracing Disorganization at Home and in the WorkPlace
Author: Sari Solden, Kate Kelly, & Peggy Ramundo
Publisher: Underwood Books, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book that covers many ways ADHD affects the lives of women. Issues such as shame, coping skills and the value of self-knowledge are discussed.
Title: A Comprehensive Guide to Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults: Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Author: Kathleen G Nadeau
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A book aimed primarily at professionals but is also good for adults wanting a detailed discussion of ADHD. The book discusses diagnostic issues, psychological testing and treatment issues.
Title: Danny and the Merry-Go-Round
Author: Nan Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: Danny, a young boy with cerebral palsy, gets frustrated at school because he has to watch other kids play on the playground. One day, another kid invites him over for an unexpected adventure and he makes new friends.
Title: Don't-Give-up Kid: And Learning Differences
Author: Jeanne M Gehret
Publisher: Verbal Images Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: This books tell the story of a child who is persistent and creative, but he has difficulty learning to read.
Title: The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities
Author: Larry B Silver MD
Publisher: Random House, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: , Learning Disabilities
Abstract: An updated version of a 1984 book intended for parents of children with learning disabilities.
Title: To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled: Strategies for Helping Bright Students with LD, ADHD and More
Author: Susan M Baum & Steven V Owen
Publisher: Creative Learning Press, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: , Dyslexia, ADHD
Abstract:
Title: Succeeding with LD*: 20 True Stories About Real People with LD*
Author: Jill Lauren
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic:
Abstract: 20 first person accounts of people who have succeeded in school or in their profession while having LD. A great book for parents or children.
Title: Eukee the Jumpy Jumpy Elephant
Author: Cliff L Corman & Esther Trevino
Publisher: Specialty Press, Inc.
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: A young elephant who feels jumpy inside and has trouble paying attention visits Dr. Tusk and learns about ADD.
Title: Unlocking Potential: College and Other Choices for People with LD and AD/HD
Author: Juliana M Taymans, Lynda L West, Madeline Sullivan (Editors)
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: , ADHD
Abstract: A good resource for high school students and young adults transitioning into adulthood which discusses how one can deal with college and work with ADHD.
Title: Otto Learns about His Medicine: A Story about Medication for Children with ADHD
Author: Matthew R Galvin
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: This is a book about a car who has trouble paying attention in school and retaining information - he can't listen long enough to learn to drive. Otto, the car, and his parents visit a special mechanic who talk to them about "car medicine" which can help Otto control his behavior.
Title: Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids
Author: Timothy E Wilens
Publisher: Guilford Publications, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: ADHD, Dyslexia, Mental Illness
Abstract: A great book for parents who wish to know more about medication for children. Written by a Harvard researcher and practicioner, this book discusses medication for a variety of adolescent conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Tourette's syndrome, and ADHD including which medications are useful for children and what effects medication will have (if any) on a child's health, emotions, and performance in school.
Title: Day We Met You
Author: Phoebe Koehler
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Books
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: A well illustrated book for parents to read to their newly adopted baby or child.
Title: Adoption Stories for Young Children
Author: Randall B Hicks
Publisher: Wordslinger Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: Told from the perspective of a 5 year old boy, this book talks about the different kinds of adoption.
Title: Dusty Was My Friend
Author: Andrea Fleck Clardy
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Bereavement
Abstract: An illustrated book for elementary school children. Benjamin remembers his friend, Dusty, who was killed in a car accident and tries to understand his feelings of loss.
Title: Saddest Time
Author: Norma Simon
Publisher: Albert Whitman
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Bereavement
Abstract: A book for elementary school children that tells seperate stories about children's feelings of death. These children all experience powerful but different emotions when someone close has died.
Title: Grandad's Prayers of the Earth
Author: Douglas Wood
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Bereavement
Abstract: A book about a boy who spends time with his grandfather and learns about nature, love and ultimately death. His grandfather teaches his about prayer and how they are answered, but when the boy's grandfather dies there are no prayers that bring him back. This is a good story for families of different religious and humanistic backgrounds because it explains man's experience of the infinite.
Title: Badger's Parting Gifts
Author: Susan Varley
Publisher: William Morrow & Company, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Bereavement
Abstract: This illustrated book helps children deal with and learn about death of an older friend or relative.
Title: Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Author: Jeffrey M Schwartz & Beverly Beyette
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: OCD
Abstract: This best-seller book offers real-life stories of actual patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. A simple four-step program to overcome OCD without the use of drugs is offered.
Title: Kid Power Tactics for Dealing with Depression
Author: Nicholas Dubuque & Susan Dubuque
Publisher: Childswork/Childsplay
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness, ADHD
Abstract: A good book for adolescents and older elementary school children. It was written by an 11 year old boy who had major depression and ADHD and co-authored by his mother. He explains what it feels like to be depressed. Most of the book discusses tactics that children might take to make themselves feel better but also discusses causes of depression.
Title: Parent's Survival Guide to Childhood Depression
Author: Susan E Dubuque
Publisher: Childswork/Childsplay
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Mental Illness, ADHD
Abstract: Ms. Dubuque is the mother of a boy who has experienced depression and ADHD. In this book, she discusses her experience with different clinicians and approaches. This book is a good information source for parents because it is quick and easy to read.
Title: When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens
Author: Bev Cobain & Elizabeth Verdick (Editor)
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness
Abstract: The author of this book, a cousin of Kurt Cobain (a singer from the 90's), wrote this book to help make sense of her cousin's suicide. A very readable book, it helps adolescents understand what depression might feel like and how to find a way out from it. Resources to find help are discussed.
Title: Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide for Teens Helping Teens
Author: Richard E Nelson, Judith C Galas, & Pamela Espeland (Editor)
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Illness, Bereavement
Abstract: A book that helps teenagers recognize the signs of depression and suicidal thoughts in their peers and suggests ways to help. It also talks about coping after a friend has committed suicide.
Title: Russell Is Extra Special: A Book About Autism for Children
Author: Charles A Amenta
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Autism
Abstract: A book that describes the daily life, good and bad, and habits of Russell Amenta, who is a happy boy despite being severely autistic. The book is illustrated with black and white photos.
Title: Andy and His Yellow Frisbee
Author: Mary Thompson
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Autism
Abstract: An illustrated book for elementary school children that is about a new girl at school who tries to make friends with an autistic boy named Andy by spinning a yellow frisbee. Andy's sister, Rosie, is very watchful of Andy and throughout the book she supplies information about Andy and autism.
Title: A. D. D. Not B. A. D.
Author: Audrey Penn
Publisher: Child Welfare League of America, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Jimmy Jumpingbean is very hyperactive and can't seem to sit still in class. The other children in the class can't understand this, but the teacher urges them to be tolerant of his behavior. In order to teach them what it's like to have ADHD, she has the children put ladybugs down their shirts and consequently the wriggle and jump about. Then, the other children in Jimmy's class are able to know what's it's like to have ADD.
Title: All About My Brother: An Eigh-year-old Sister's Introduction to her Brother Who has Autism
Author: Sarah Peralta
Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Autism
Abstract: An insightful book about Sarah Peralta's younger brother who has autism and is nonverbal. She writes about her brother's everyday life and encourages others to approach autism without fear or pity.
Title: Trout and me
Author: Susan Richards Shreve
Publisher: Random House
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Ben's troubles at school get progressively worse when he starts hanging around Trout, a new boy in his fifth grade class, who is also labeled as learning disabled.
Title: Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception
Author: Thom Hartmann
Publisher: Underwood Books
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Attention Deficit Disorder is a disease that stigmatizes millions of Americans and causes many of them to fail--first in school, then later in adult life. It has been estimated that 90% of the prison population has ADD. This book takes a unique look at the disorder, suggesting that it is not really a disease, but rather an evolutionary adaptation to life in a hunting society.
Title: Very Special Friend
Author: Dorothy Hoffman Levi
Publisher: Forest House Publishing Company, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: , Hearing Impairment
Abstract: A six year old girl named Frannie searches for friends her age and meets a girl named Laura, who is deaf, and begins to learn sign language.
Title: Very Special Sister
Author: Dorothy Hoffman Levi
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: , Hearing Impairment
Abstract: Laura is deaf and anticipating her new little sister's birth. She is worried that her new sister who can hear will get more love and attention and love from their mother.
Title: Be Good to Eddie Lee
Author: Virginia Fleming
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: A little boy named Eddie who has Down Syndrome follows Christy and her friends into the woods to find frog eggs. They try to make him stay home but instead they learn many things about Eddie, including some of his special gifts.
Title: Happy Birthday Jason
Author: Jean Cutbill
Publisher: Ipi Publishing
Location Published: Ontario, Canada
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities
Abstract: A good story for children with learning disabilities because they are taught that they're more similar to children without learning disabilities than they are different.
Title: Cat's Got Your Tongue?: A Story for Children Afraid to Speak
Author: Charles E Schaefer
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Audio
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic:
Abstract: A young girl named Anna chooses not to speak in her kindergarden class, but she eventually discovers self-expression in the safety of her therapist's office.
Title: Keith Edward's Different Day
Author: Karen Melberg Schweir
Publisher: Impact Publishers, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Physical Disabilities, Down Syndrome
Abstract: Keith Edward has an interesting experience by meeting other people who are different than him in various ways.
Title: Luke Has Asthma, Too
Author: Alison Rogers
Publisher: Waterfront Books
Location Published: Burlington, VT
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: Luke's older cousin helps him learn management techniques for his asthma and serves as a role model for him.
Title: My Brother, Matthew
Author: Mary Thompson
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published: Rockville, MD
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Mental Retardation
Abstract: David feels as if he understands his little brother, Matthew, better than anyone, even his parents.
Title: Rolling along: The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair
Author: Jamee Riggio Heelan
Publisher: Peachtree Publications
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Cerebral Palsy, Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Taylor gets his first wheelchair and realizes how much easier it is to get around and do things on his own.
Title: Russ and the Almost Perfect Day
Author: Janet Elizabeth Ricket
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published: Rockville, MD
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: A boy name Russ, who has Down syndrome, finds a five-dollar bill at school. Everything seems to be going his way until he realizes that the money probably belongs to a classmate.
Title: Russ and the Apple Tree Surprise
Author: Janet Elizabeth Rickert
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published: Rockville, MD
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Russ, a boy with Down syndrome, gets invited outside by his grandfather after helping his mother and grandmother pick a basket of apples and make a pie.
Title: Russ and the Firehouse
Author: Janet Elizabeth Rickert
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published: Rockville, MD
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Russ, a boy with Down syndrome, gets to go to his uncle's firehouse to help out.
Title: Russell Is Extra Special: A Book About Autism for Children
Author: Charles A Amenta
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Autism
Abstract: A story about Russell, a boy with autism, which is designed to help children and parents understand the disorder.
Title: Silent Observer
Author: Christy MacKinnon
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Location Published: Washington, DC
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: Christy MacKinnon is a young girl from Canada who became deaf after having whooping cough. In this book, she describes her life adjusting to being deaf as well as her problems and her relationship with her family.
Title: There's a Little Bit of Me in Jamey
Author: Diana M Amadeo & Ann Fay (Editor)
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Cancer
Abstract: Brian, whose brother Jamey has leukemia, has very mixed feelings about his life and parents, but he eventually finds comfort when he's able to donate bone marrow to his little brother.
Title: Thomas Alva Edison: Great Inventor
Author: David A Adler
Publisher: Holiday House, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: A biography of Thomas Edison, the man who invented the lightbulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture despite his being deaf.
Title: Tobin Learns to Make Friends
Author: Diane Murrell
Publisher: Future Horizons, Inc
Location Published: Arlington, TX
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Autism, Mental Retardation
Abstract: A book that teaches social skills to children with Autism, Asperger's syndrome and other developmental disorders. Each section of the book addresses a certain skill and gives simple rules for remembering those skills.
Title: Young People and Chronic Illness: True Stories, Help and Hope
Author: Kelly Huegel
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: A book that provides true stories of young people who have lived with chronic illnesses and how they have learned to cope with them.
Title: Andy Finds a Turtle
Author: Nan Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Andy is having trouble communicating his feelings to his physical therapist and one days his therapist calls him a turtle. In his attempt to figure out what a turtle is he learns an important lesson about himself.
Title: Andy Opens Wide
Author: Nan Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: Andy, a five year old with cerebral palsy, is frustrated because he can't open his mouth wide enough to be fed but his frustration leads to an important discovery.
Title: Smile from Andy
Author: Nan Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: Andy is a very shy boy with cerebral palsy but he soon discovers a special talent he has to make people feel like talking to him.
Title: Buddy's Shadow
Author: Shirley Becker
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Buddy, a five year old with Down syndrome, saves his money and buys a new puppy.
Title: Charlie's Challenge
Author: Linda Gladden & Ann Root
Publisher: Linda Gladden & Ann Root
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Dyslexia, ADHD
Abstract: Charlie must discover why he is able to design a great castle but has trouble reading and spelling but with the help of his parents he learns about his strengths and weaknesses.
Title: Charlsie's Chuckle
Author: Clara Widess Berkus
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published: Rockville, MD
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Charlsie, a boy with Down syndrome, has a contagious chuckle that helps people in the Town Council stop arguing so that they can solve seriuos problems.
Title: Cookie
Author: Linda Kneeland
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Molly, a 4 year old girl with Down syndrome, has trouble talking. After she learns to talk with her hands and has fewer problems getting the things that she wants.
Title: Eddie Enough!
Author: Debbie Zimmett
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published: Bethesda, MD
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Eddie, a third grade student, keeps getting into trouble at school. He eventually visits the doctor and is diagnosed with ADHD and he and his parents are then able to come up with strategies to improve his school behavior.
Title: Fair and Square
Author: Nan Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Due to his physical disabilities Kevin has become tired of letting other people win at games so he learns how to win by competing against a computer instead.
Title: How about a Hug
Author: Nan Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: A little girl with Down syndrome tells what it's like during a typical day for her. Though it takes a lot of concentration to accomplish tasks, she has many loving people to help along the way.
Title: Kathy's Hats: A Story of Hope
Author: Trudy Krisher and Abby Levine (Editor)
Publisher: Albert Whitman
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cancer
Abstract: Kathy, a young girl with cancer, goes through chemotherapy and wears a lot of different hats.
Title: Looking out for Sarah
Author: Glenna Lang
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: A book that shows the relationship between a young boy and a seeing-eye dog by telling the story from the perspective of the dog.
Title: Naomi Knows It's Springtime
Author: Virginia L Kroll
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Location Published: Honesdale, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: Naomi talks about how she knows it's spring even though she is blind.
Title: Patrick and Emma Lou
Author: Nan Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida
Abstract: Patrick, a young boy with cerebral palsy, is having difficulty with his new walker. He becomes discouraged but then he meets Emma Lou, who has spina bifida, and she helps him discover something about himself.
Title: Sarah and Puffle: A Story for Children about Diabetes
Author: Linnea Mulder
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Location Published: Washington, DC
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Diabetes
Abstract: Sarah has a dream about a talking sheep name Puffle who talks to her about her diabetes.
Title: See You Tomorrow, Charles
Author: Miriam Cohen
Publisher: Econo-Clad Books
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: Charles, a first grader, adjusts to school as a blind student.
Title: Sosu's Call
Author: Meshack Asare
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Location Published: LaJolla, CA
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Sosu is a boy from Ghana who is unable to walk. He usually feels left out of village activities, but this time he and his dog join in helping to save the village when a big storm comes.
Title: Taking Dyslexia to School
Author: Lauren E Moynihan
Publisher: JayJo Books, LLC
Location Published: Plainview, NY
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Dyslexia
Abstract: A boy named Matt talks about having dyslexia and \"taking it to school\".
Title: Taking Down Syndrome to School
Author: Jenna Glatzer
Publisher: JayJo Books, LLC
Location Published: Plainview, NY
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Nick talks about living with Down syndrome and the special help and support he needs at school.
Title: Shelley, the Hyperactive Turtle
Author: Deborah M Moss
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published: Rockville, MD
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Shelley the turtle begins to understand the reasons for his jumpiness and inability to sit still after his mother take him to the doctor.
Title: Night Search
Author: Kate Chamberlin
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic:
Abstract: Heather is blind and resists using her cane until her puppy runs off and at that point she learns to accept her cane as a helper.
Title: There's a Blue Square on My Brother's School Bus
Author: Sally Craymer
Publisher: Wishing Room, Inc
Location Published: Studley, VA
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Physical Disabilities, Mental Retardation
Abstract: A book that talks about various disabilities and simple terms. Emphasis is put on what children with disabilities can do and how they can interact with other classmates.
Title: When I Grow Up
Author: Candri Hodges
Publisher: Hyperion
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: Jimmy learns about careers for deaf adults while he is on a field trip on Career Day. They communicate using sign language, and some of the words are illustrated in the book.
Title: Where's Chimpy?
Author: Berniece Rabe & Kathleen Tucker (Editor)
Publisher: Albert Whitman
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Misty, a girl with Down syndrome, and her father review her day in search of her misplaced stuffed monkey.
Title: First Star I See
Author: Jaye Andras Caffrey
Publisher: Verbal Images Press
Location Published: Fairport, NY
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Paige, a young girl with ADD, tries to win a writing contest so that she can meet her favorite actress.
Title: Howie Helps Himself
Author: Joan Fassler
Publisher: Albert Whitman
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Cerebral Palsy, Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Howie, a boy with cerebral palsy, wants to learn to get around in his wheelchair by himself instead of having others do it for him.
Title: I'm Joshua and
Author: Joan L Whinston
Publisher: Vantage Press, Inc
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: Joshua, a young boy with cerebral palsy, discusses his fears about his first day in first grade.
Title: Learning Disabilities and the Don't-Give-up Kid
Author: Jeanne Gehret
Publisher: Verbal Images Press
Location Published: Fairport, NY
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities
Abstract: A child with dyslexia named Alex learns about his disability and what people do to solve their disabilities.
Title: Ludwig Van Beethoven: Musical Pioneer
Author: Carol Greene
Publisher: Scholastic Library Publishing
Location Published:
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: Beethoven's life is chronicled from writings about his troubles with deafness to his commitment to music.
Title: Me and Rupert Goody
Author: Barbara O\'Connor
Publisher: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Mental Retardation
Abstract: A stranger name Rupert comes to town and makes Jennalee jealous. He has a mental disability and Jennalee has to adjust to sharing her friends and family with him.
Title: My Name Is Brain Brian
Author: Jeanne Betancourt
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Dyslexia
Abstract: Brian was diagnosed with dyslexia at 6 years old. He's initially uncomfortable with being singled-out but he eventually becomes happy and excited at finding new ways to learn things.
Title: Sparky's Excellent Misadventures: My A. D. D. Journal by Me (Sparky)
Author: Phyllis Carpenter & Marti Ford
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Location Published: Washington, DC
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: This book is a journal of Sparky, a young boy with ADHD. He tells many stories about his life, the good and bad, and by writing about them all in his journal he learns how to manage his ADHD.
Title: The Best Fight
Author: Anne Schlieper, Denise Mathews & Judith Mathews (Editors)
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Location Published: Morton Grove, IL
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: , Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities
Abstract: A fifth grader named Jamie has learning disabilities that impair his reading, and his principal helps him realize his talents.
Title: Flying Fingers Club
Author: Jean F Andrews
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: Donald struggles with his learning disability at his new school but he meets a deaf boy who teaches him sign language and becomes friends with him.
Title: Summer Kid
Author: Myrna N Levy
Publisher: Second Story Press
Location Published: Toronto, Canada
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: Karen is staying with her grandmother at her summer cottage and meets a girl with a language disorder.
Title: Wrongway Applebaum
Author: Marjorie Lewis
Publisher: Penguin Group Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: Applebaum dreams of being on the fifth-grade baseball team and impressing everyone despite his learning disability.
Title: Zipper, the Kid with ADHD
Author: Caroline Janover
Publisher: Woodbine House
Location Published: Bethesda, MD
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: ADHD
Abstract: Zach is a fifth-grader who has ADHD. A retired jazz musician believes in him and motivates him to start doing better.
Title: Are You Alone on Purpose?
Author: Nancy Werlin
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Location Published: Boston, MA
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Autism, Physical Disabilities
Abstract: When two lonely teenagers, one the son of a widower rabbi and the other the sister of an autistic twin, are drawn together by a tragic accident, they discover they have more in common than they guessed.
Title: Breathe Easy: Young People's Guide to Asthma
Author: Jonathan H Weiss
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Location Published: Washington, DC
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: Teaches control of frequency and severity of asthma attacks through awareness of asthma triggers, relaxation exercises, and medications. Contains resources and a parent guide.
Title: Best Friends
Author: Beatrice Hope Benton-Borghi
Publisher: Open Minds, Inc
Location Published: Columbus, OH
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Kathryn, a girl who uses a wheelchair, helps her friend Haley get by with her broken leg by lending her an old wheelchair. The majority of the book talks about their daily experiences together.
Title: Bus Girl: Poems
Author: Gretchen Josephson & Allen Crocker (Editor)
Publisher: Brookline Books, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Down Syndrome
Abstract: Gretchen, a women with Down syndrome, chronicles her life and development through thought-provoking, humerous poems.
Title: Deaf Girls Rule: A Photographic Essay of the 1999 Champion Gallaudet University Women's Basketball Team
Author: Wendy Teifenbacher (Editor)
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press
Location Published: Washington, DC
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: A primarily photographic book that highlights the 1998-1999 women's basketball team at Gallaudet University. The team of Deaf women advanced to the NCAA sweet sixteen.
Title: Don't Stop the Music
Author: Robert Perske
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Location Published: Nashville, TN
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: A journalist writes about two young people who have cerebral palsy.
Title: Down the Aisle
Author: Beatrice Hope Benton-Borghi
Publisher: Open Minds, Inc
Location Published: Columbus, OH
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Two sisters, one who has a physical disability, participate in a wedding.
Title: Dyslexia, My Life: One Man's Story of Life with a Learning Disability, Vol. 1
Author: Girard J Sagmiller, Gigi Lane & Marilyn Ray (Editor)
Publisher: Doubting Thomas Publishing Company
Location Published: Smithville, MO
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Dyslexia
Abstract: The author talks about what it was like to grow up with a learning disability and how he overcame the ignorance and prejudice of his friends, family and society and succeeded in school, his career, and life.
Title: Health Care Professionals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Author: Deborah Kendrick
Publisher: American Foundation for the Blind Press
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Teen
Topic:
Abstract: A book about several people who are visually impaired who work in a variety of health care fields. These stories are very inspirational and include great tips and motivation for those who are visually impaired and thinking about professional careers.
Title: Iron Horse: Lou Gehrig in His Time
Author: Ray Robinson
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Muscular Dystrophy, Physical Disabilities
Abstract: A book about Lou Gehrig, who played baseball for the New York Yankees and died in 1941 after struggling with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis for two years.
Title: Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges for Children with Asperger Syndrome
Author: Haley Morgan Myles & Jeanette McAfee
Publisher: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Location Published: Shawnee Mission, KS
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Autism
Abstract: Haley, a 9 year-old with Asperger syndrome, offers practical solutions for dealing with Asperger and discusses situations such as getting along with others, safety tips, etc.
Title: Probably Still Nick Swansen
Author: Virginia Euwer Wolff & Bruce Katz
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic:
Abstract: Nick is 16 and has a learning disability. He deals with other kids making fun of him, taking special classes, etc and struggles most of all to find his place in the world.
Title: Reach for the Moon
Author: Samantha Abeel
Publisher: Pfeifer-Hamilton Publishers
Location Published: Duluth, MN
Age Group: Teen
Topic:
Abstract: Samantha is a 13 year old with a learning disability. She writes about her difficult times in school and coping with emotional challenges but receives encouragement from her English teacher.
Title: Stevie Wonder
Author: John Swenson
Publisher: Harper & Row
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic:
Abstract: A biography of Stevie Wonder, a Motown singer who is visually impaired.
Title: Tell Me how the Wind Sounds
Author: Leslie D Guccione
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Hearing Impairment
Abstract: Amanda meets Jake and is annoyed with him until she finds out he is hearing impaired - she eventually falls in love.
Title: Kristy and the Secret of Susan: (The Baby-Sitters Club Series #32)
Author: Ann M Martin
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: Autism
Abstract: Kristy babysits a child with autism and is intrigued. She gets to know Susan and her family better and tries to change other people's perceptions of \"different\" children.
Title: Nautilus
Author: Wanda Gilberts Kachur
Publisher: Peytral Publications, Inc.
Location Published: Minnetonka, MN
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Kathryn really wants to be a ballet dancer but was injured in a car accident and must face her disabilities.
Title: The Worst Speller in Jr. High
Author: Caroline D Janover & Rosemary Wallner
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Cancer, Dyslexia
Abstract: Katie begins to cope with her dyslexia, begin a friendship with a boy at school and deal with her mother's cancer diagnosis all at the start of the seventh grade.
Title: Turning around the Upside-Down Kids: Helping Dyslexic Kids Overcome Their Disorder
Author: Harold N Levinson & Addie Sanders
Publisher: M Evans and Company, Inc
Location Published: New York, NY
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Dyslexia
Abstract: A second book of the Upside Down Kids series, Ms Jenson and her children in class examine successful treatments for children's unique symptoms in a simple to understand method.
Title: Waiting for Johnny Miracle
Author: Alice Bach
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Cancer
Abstract: Becky and her twin brother are 17 years old when they find out that Becky has a malignant tumor in her right thigh.
Title: Whoa, Nellie!
Author: Beatrice Hope Benton-Borghi
Publisher: Open Minds, Inc
Location Published: Columbus, OH
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Kathryn is a young girl with physical disabilities who uses a wheelchair. The book tells of her and her friends' experiences at summer camp while they look for their favorite horse.
Title: Doctor He Begged to Be: The Portrait of a Dyslexic
Author: A McDonald Vaz
Publisher: McDonald-Vaz Enterprises
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: , Dyslexia
Abstract: Garth Vaz is a Jamaican man who wanted to become a doctor. His brother tells the story of his struggles and the challenges he faced along the way at the University of Florida.
Title: Me in the Mirror
Author: Connie Panzarino
Publisher: Avalon Publishing Group
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Muscular Dystrophy, Physical Disabilities
Abstract: Connie Panzarino has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III. She tells a story of her life and relationships with others and her many struggles.
Title: Under the Eye of the Clock: A Memoir
Author: Christopher Nolan
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: A 21-year-old with cerebral palsy tells his story of his childhood and how he coped with his disability.
Title: Sarah's Surprise
Author: Nan Holcomb
Publisher: Jason & Nordic Publishers
Location Published: Hollidaysburg, PA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: Six year old Sarah is unable to speak and uses a picture board to communicate with others. She gives her mother a surprise birthday party with the help of her speech therapist.
Title: Sometimes I Just Stutter
Author: Eelco de Geus, translated by Elisabeth Versteegh-Vermeij
Publisher: Stuttering Foundation
Location Published: Memphis, TN
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: A group of students discuss what stuttering is. Sample letters to give to parents, teachers, and friends are provided so that they can know what strategies are helpful to someone who stutters.
Title: Taking Tourette Syndrome to School
Author: Tira Krueger
Publisher: JayJo Books
Location Published: Plainview, NY
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: , Tourette Syndrome
Abstract: A story about Tourette Syndrome that is told from the point of view of someone with Tourette syndrome.
Title: Adam and the magic marble
Author: Adam & Carol Buehrens
Publisher: Hope Press
Location Published: Duarte, CA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: , Cerebral Palsy, Tourette Syndrome
Abstract: Two boys with Tourette syndrome find a magic marble that can cure their disorder but decide that their friend with cerebral palsy needs the marble more than they do.
Title: A Zebra Named Al: A Novel
Author: Wendy Isdell
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc
Location Published: Minneapolis, MN
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: Her trouble in math leads 8th grader Julie to an imaginary place where a zebra and other animals guide her through a land of mathematics.
Title: Hi, I'm Adam: A Child's Book about Tourette Syndrome
Author: Adam Buehrens
Publisher: Hope Press
Location Published: Duarte, CA
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic: , Tourette Syndrome
Abstract: A boy written by 10-year old Adam, who has Tourette syndrome. It's intent is to help children with Tourette syndrome understand themselves and their differences and similarities between others.
Title: Learning Disabilities and the Don't-Give-up Kid
Author: Jeanne Gehret
Publisher: Verbal Images Press
Location Published: Fairport, NY
Age Group: Pre-School
Topic: , Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities
Abstract: A child with dyslexia named Alex learns about his disability and what people do to solve their disabilities.
Title: Talking with Young Children about Adoption
Author: Mary Watkins & Susan Fisher
Publisher: Yale University Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: A book to help prepare parents to talk to their children about adoption as early as possible. The book discusses how children feel about being adopted and how they process those emotions. Personal accounts of adoptive parents are included.
Title: How to Adopt Internationally: A Guide for Agency-Directed and Independent Adoptions, Revised and Updated
Author: Jean Nelson Erichsen & Heino R Erichsen
Publisher: Two Coyotes, Inc.
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: A 23-step book that covers all aspects of international adoption.
Title: Inside Transracial Adoption: Strength Based, Culture Sensitizing Parenting Strategies for Inter Country or Domestic Adoptive Families That Don't Match
Author: Gail Steinberg & Beth Hall
Publisher: Perspectives Press, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: A book that offers helpful information, resources and practical tools to support families in transracial adoption and strengthening family connections.
Title: Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew
Author: Sherrie Elridge
Publisher: Dell Publishing Company, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: Written by a woman who was adopted, this book accurately portrays the thoughts and feelings of those who are adopted. According to Eldridge there are twenty complex emotional issues that need to be understood in order to nurture an adopted child.
Title: Parenting the Hurt Child: Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow
Author: Gregory C Keck, Regina M Kupecky, & Lynda Gianforte Mansfield
Publisher: Pinon Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: Children who are adopted can feel very hurt from the past and that pain can stunt emotional growth for a family. This book provides advice and insight from years of working with adopted kids who have experienced such pain.
Title: Albinism - a Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References
Author: Health Publica Icon Health Publications
Publisher: ICON Health Publications
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Albinism
Abstract: A reference book about albinism - intended for physicians, medical students and researchers, and patients who wish to become familiar with the research dedicated to albinism.
Title: Too White to Be Black and Too Black to Be White: Living with Albinism
Author: Lee G Edwards
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Albinism
Abstract: A book that shows many of the social and personal issues and challenged faced by someone with albinism.
Title: Albinism in the Family: Albinismo en la Familia
Author: Elizabeth Tromsness Mitchell
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Albinism
Abstract:
Title: White African American Body: A Cultural and Literary Exploration
Author: Charles D Martin
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Location Published: New York
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Albinism
Abstract: A book that examiness America's obsession with skin color very directly. A very unique book intended for adults because of the language and wording.
Title: Pregnant! What Can I Do?: A Guide for Teenagers
Author: Tania Heller
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: A guide for pregnant teens in getting help and making the right choices during pregnancy. Discussion of three options are covered in depth: adoption, parenting, and abortion.
Title: The Heart Knows Something Different: Teenage Voices from the Foster Care System
Author: Youth Communication, Al Desetta (Editor)
Publisher: Persea Books
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: Over three dozen teenagers provide insight about growing up in foster care.
Title: Adopted Teens Only: A Survival Guide to Adolescence
Author: Danea Gorbett
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Adoption
Abstract: A book that discusses many of the tough issues that adoptive parents are sometimes reluctant to discuss with their teenager such as what adoptive parents feel and how to talk with parents about adoption questions.
Title: Why Adoption?: Experiences to Share for Teenagers and Their Adoptive Parents
Author: Kulwinder Sparks
Publisher: British Agencies for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF)
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Adoption
Abstract:
Title: Teenagers Talk about Adoption
Author: Marion Crook
Publisher: NC Press, Limited
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Adoption
Abstract:
Title: Ghost Boy
Author: Iain Lawrence
Publisher: Thomas Gale
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Albinism
Abstract: A fourteen-year-old boy with albinism is unhappy at home and not getting the love and attention he feels he needs. He runs away to join the circus where he searches to discover who he is.
Title: Likes of Me
Author: Randall Platt
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Albinism
Abstract: In 1918, a girl named Cordy who is Chinese and has albinism, runs away from a lumber camp that she called home and finds work in a carnival in Seattle.
Title: The Asthma and Allergy Action Plan for Kids: A Complete Program to Help Your Child Live a Full and Active Life
Author: Allen J Dozor & Kate Kelly
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: Almost 5 million American children are affected by allergies and asthma. Dr Dozor heads one of the largest pulmonary practices in the US and has seen many patients with very upsettting symptoms and psychological wounds due to having allergies and/or asthma. His plan has been developed over the last 20 years and is designed to empower children and parents.
Title: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Children's Allergies and Asthma: Simple Steps to Help Stop Attacks and Improve Your Child's Health
Author: Paul R Ehrlich & Larry Chiaramonte
Publisher: Warner Books, Incorporated
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: Two renowned physicians on the front lines of pediatric allergy and immunology explain how chronic conditions such as allergies and asthma have become so prevalent. They also offer strategies to help children breathe easier.
Title: Positive Options for Children with Asthma: Everything Parents Need to Know
Author: OP Jaggi
Publisher: Hunter House Incorporated
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: This book is written to help parents better understand and cope with a child's asthma. Advice on creating a safe, allergen-free environment, reducing the intensity of asthma attacks and more are offered.
Title: Keys to Parenting the Asthmatic Child
Author: Gerald L Klein & Vicki Timerman
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: A book with information on how a child's asthma can be related to allergies, infections, and the environment. Useful, practical advice on providing everyday as well as emergency care to children from infancy to adolescence is given.
Title: American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Asthma and Allergies: Breathing Easy and Bringing up Healthy, Active Children
Author: American Academy of Pediatrics
Publisher: Random House, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: A vital guide for parents whose children suffer from allergies and asthma written by the foremost authority on children's health.
Title: The Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide: The Parent's Handbook For Children of All Ages
Author: Milton Gold & Fina Scroppo (Editors)
Publisher: Rose, Robert Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: A guide for parents which gives guidelines, recommendations and tips on dealing with asthma and allergies. The most up-to-date, expert advice is provided.
Title: Chronic Kids, Constant Hope: Help and Encouragement for Parents of Kids with Chronic Conditions
Author: Elizabeth M Hoekstra & Mary Bradford
Publisher: Crossway Books
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Asthma
Abstract: Written by mothers experienced in the care of children with chronic conditions, Hoekstra and Bradford address issues such as dealing with emotions, responding to insensitive remarks and navigating insurance and medical care mazes. The book is written from a slightly religious perspective.
Title: Osteogenesis Imperfecta - a Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References
Author: Health Publica Icon Health Publication
Publisher: ICON health
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Abstract: A 3-in-1 reference book that gives a complete medical dictionary with hundreds of terms relating to OI. It also provides information to users on how to update knowledge using the Internet. It's designed for physicians, medical students and researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to OI.
Title: The Official Patient's SourceBook on Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Author: Icon Health Publications
Publisher: ICON Health
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Abstract: A sourcebook for patients telling them where and how to look for information about topics related to OI.
Title: Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Guidebook for Families
Author: Heidi C Glauser (Editor)
Publisher: Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Abstract:
Title: 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life
Author: Nancy L Mace & Peter V Rabins
Publisher: Warner Books, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Alzheimer's Disease
Abstract: A book of comfort and support to the millions of people with friends and/or family who are affected with Alzheimer's Disease.
Title: The cat who drank too much
Author: L. Bissell and R. Watherwax
Publisher: Bibulophile Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Elementary (Ages 9-12)
Topic:
Abstract: Tells the story of a cat's growing addiction to alcohol, and its eventual decision to seek help.
Title: Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease
Author: Joanne Koenig Coste
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Alzheimer's Disease
Abstract: A guide for families to help care for people with Alzheimer's Disease which emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding the diagnosis.
Title: Neurofibromatosis: Trusting God in the Midst of Neurofibromatosis
Author: Renee Wilson
Publisher: WinePress Publishing WA
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: , Neurofibromatosis
Abstract:
Title: Living with Genetic Disorder: The Impact of Neurofibromatosis
Author: Joan Ablon
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: , Neurofibromatosis
Abstract: A book of the life experiences of adults with NF1. Ablon offers suggestions for families, support systems, and health care providers to enhance coping skills and self image.
Title: The Long Goodbye
Author: Patti Davis
Publisher:
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic:
Abstract:
Title: The Long Goodbye
Author: Patti Davis
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Alzheimer's Disease
Abstract: A book written by Ronald Reagan's daughter, Patti, about losing her father to Alzheimer's disease.
Title: Losing My Mind: An Intimate Look at Life with Alzheimer's
Author: Thomas DeBaggio
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Alzheimer's Disease
Abstract: Thomas DeBaggio was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at the age of 57. Immediately, he began to chart the ups and downs of his failing mind and wrote a book so that he could stay connected with the world.
Title: A Dignified Life: The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care, A Guide for Family Caregivers
Author: Virginia Bell & David Troxel
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Alzheimer's Disease
Abstract: A practical, life-enhancing resource for caring for people who have Alzheimer's disease.
Title: Cystic Fibrosis
Author: Melissa Abramovitz
Publisher: Lucent Books
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Cystic Fibrosis
Abstract: A book about the disease, Cystic Fibrosis, which covers the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment as well as how to live with the genetic disease.
Title: Breathing for a Living: A Memior
Author: Laura Rothenberg
Publisher: Hyperion
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Cystic Fibrosis
Abstract: A follow up to a diary from NPR which chronicles two and a half years in the life of a patient with cystic fibrosis, Laura Rothenberg. Throughout the book, Laura's self-awareness shines through - she maintains that she has hope for the future, but no false illusions.
Title: Breathing for a Living: A Memior
Author: Laura Rothnberg
Publisher: Hyperion
Location Published:
Age Group: Adults
Topic: Cystic Fibrosis
Abstract: A follow up to a diary from NPR which chronicles two and a half years in the life of a patient with cystic fibrosis, Laura Rothenberg. Throughout the book, Laura's self-awareness shines through - she maintains that she has hope for the future, but no false illusions.
Title: Alex: The Life of a Child
Author: Frank Deford
Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Cystic Fibrosis
Abstract: A story written by the father of a girl who had cystic fibrosis. Her story is very uplifting and was eventually developed into a TV movie.
Title: Spirit of Lo: An Ordinary Family's Extraordinary Journey
Author: Terry and Don Detrich
Publisher: Mind Matters, Incorporated
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Cystic Fibrosis
Abstract: An inspirational story about a family whose child received a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. The book tells how the family coped with this diagnosis and offers support to others who are forced to deal with these difficult situations.
Title: Cystic Fibrosis: Surviving Childhood, Achieving Adulthood
Author: Wayne Kepron
Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
Location Published:
Age Group: Teen
Topic: Cystic Fibrosis
Abstract: A comprehensive guide to cystic fibrosis including symptoms, diagnosis, complication arising from the disease, treatments (including lung transplants), transition to adulthood, current research (including gene therapy) and end-of-life issues.
Title: Cystic Fibrosis: Surviving Childhood, Achieving Adulthood
Author: Wayne Kepron
Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
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Age Group: Adults
Topic: Cystic Fibrosis
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