Book Reviews - Books for special needs

Welcome to our Special Needs Page. There are hundreds of titles about special needs kids. We have attempted to bring you titles about subjects we are familiar with or that we thought would be of benefit to the parents or caregiver off a special child.

Targeting Autism: What We Know, Don't...
By Shirley Cohen

This book should be read by parents, teachers and caregivers who may have a child whose behavior may be within the spectrum of disorders commonly referred to as autism. Ms. Cohen presents various treatments, educational interventions and coping methods for folks who are working and living with autistic children.

Wrightslaw: Special Education Law
By Peter W. D. Wright, Pamela Darr Wright

I found this a great reference book into the world of special education laws. This book is a must read for parents who Have to know all of the rules and regulations that were made to help their child.

Autism/Asperger's: Solving the...
By Steven E. Gutstein

If your life has been touched by Asperger's Syndrome, then I recommend that you read this book. You understand full well the heartbreak you feel knowing that your child cannot easily interact with people and you cannot dismiss the possibility that the program presented here may help your child start down the road to a lifetime of healthy, happy, interpersonal relationships.

Signing Exact English
By Gerilee Gustason

This book is super for those people who are interested in learning sign. A bit difficult to understand on paper but great reference none the less.

You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring...
By Stanley D. Klein

Good read to reassure yourself that you are not the only person struggling with accepting a child's disability.

Extraordinary Friends (Let's Talk About...
By Fred Rogers

Everyone knows this popular folk song. Now it's time to introduce your children to it! A classic song, sure to become a classic story.