Disabled Books

This book is, at best, an intro to ADHD.I bought it hoping that there would be some specific "how to study" tips for highschool and college students with AD/HD, but there is nothing of the sort. In fact, there is very little in this book that isn't found in other books written for children or adults. The chapter, "Legal rights of students with ADD" is useful and relevant, but that is 10 pages out of a 150.

There are two other annoying things about this book. First, Quinn uses the term 'ADD', which has been scientifically obsolete since the 1980s. Second, Quinn's writing style is somewhat condescending.

I would recommend that a person new to their diagnosis, or even somebody who is old hand, read "You Mean I'm not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?" as opposed to this book.

this book is great! It's like it was written special for me!
now if i could only sit and actually read it ...............

Patricia Quinn, MD has put together a helpful, concise, easy-to-read book that addresses the problems which may develop for students in high school and college. Each chapter is written by a different specialist who offers information on their specific topic. I recommend this book to all my ADD teenaged clients whether or not they want to go on to college. It is an extremely helpful resource.

I learned alot form this quick read. I am the mother of a 16 year old girl recently diagnosed with ADD. I learned that much of my frustration with my daughter is really frustration with her ADD. Good info on coping strategies and resources, and an especially nice chapter about ADD as it manifests for girls, as opposed to boys.
My daughter also enjoyed reading it and it helped to improve her self esteem, reinforcing that much of the frustration she has faced was the result of her ADD, and there are ways to work with this so she can enjoy more success in her life.
This book was recommended by the psychologist we worked with.

which, given its target audience, could be a good thing?

Either way, I got *very* little new information out of this book... and I'm no expert... I've only spent a few hours looking ADD up online.

If you need something to tell a student with ADD what ADD is like (as if they wouldn't know), and offer some overly obvious solutions... this is your book... or pamphlet.

This book shows that there is a possibility to use psychology as a tool for duping people. Most sincere psychologists do not believe that Adult ADD exists for it, apparently, involves metabolic/chemical traits only found in youth.

Don't buy this book and don't buy into the idea. Ask you psychologist for evidence!

This book gives the most effective and understand-able description of the life situations, thought processes, and what it's really like to be an adult ADD so that a person who is NOT adult ADD can grasp a bit of what it really is - descriptions that even someone who really doesn't have a clue - in every day - average joe kind of terms, with no medical jargon or words you have to look up.

My attempt to come to understand what ADD is all about has proved helpful thanks to this little book. This is the first book I read on the topic, and I found it informative and educational. It is geared towards those who struggle with the disorder, with its simple format, its gentle repetition of items, its lack of huge medical terms and concepts, and its call to co-workers and peers for sympathy towards the person handicapped in this unique fashion. I openly recommend it to anyone searching for a primer on the topic.

I am very glad I found this book. At a time that I am upset about my past, confused about the present and hopeful about the future, this book is helping me understand the condition I was diagnosed with - ADD. Having just started my treatment, I was looking for a book that I could use to learn more about ADD. Still having difficulty in focusing and being patient enough to read well, I found this book designed in a way that helped me comprehend the information. Lists, highlighed areas, short paragraphs, fairly large print and other editing with an ADD reader in mind was greatly appreciated! The tips provided on addressing ADD related problems in many aspects of life are great. So many times I would directly relate to the stated problem and be so relieved as I continued to read the suggestions on handling the situation. I wish to publicly thank the authors of this book and ask them to consider an update or follow-up edition.

A good complement to the ADD Bible 'Driven to Distraction', 'Adult ADD' provides a more balanced, objective overview of the disorder called Attention Deficit Disorder. It is not biased, and fits its boast to be 'made for the ADDer'. This book also helps introduce non-ADDers to the fact that there is such a thing as ADD. Those who don't believe that ADD is real are illogical and are too emotional, and their minds are closed to new facts discovered after a long period of mindless human self-shrouding.

This book, although written in the UK and therefore referring to UK school structure, is a fantastic source of info for parents and teachers. I have given it to my 5-yr-old son's aides at preschool and day camp to read, and I'm ordering a copy to give his Kindergarten teacher in the fall! It's full of great examples and explanations of why AS kids behave as they do, how to help them succeed rather than fail, and really illustrates the kinds of things that can trigger outbursts that we caregivers may not notice.

Although the information given about identifying and diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome was excellent, I feel that other references, such as that written by Tony Attwood, were much more helpful with the nuts and bolts of teaching techniques. In my opinion, the limited usefulness of the book certainly did not justify the price.

What a great resource guide. The description of AS is easy to read and understand, making it good for family members and friends who want to know more about why your child is "different". Most importantly, it is chock full of practical strategies that will help you to help your child navigate the "mainstream" with less difficulty.

A busy teacher or parent can benefit tremendously from this book. My favourite part, which I now stress to every person who interacts with my son, is the use of the "Asperger Lens". The books shows many examples of a child's behaviour as it appears to others, then reviews the *same* behaviour through the "Asperger Lens", which is so illuminating! I highly recommend this book. Other AS books are also wonderful, but especially for teachers, this is specialized information, organized to be easy to read.

This is the most concise source of information for educational modifications and strategies for those with Asperger Syndrome. It clearly addresses the strengths and weaknesses of these students, especially in the area of social difficulties. It shows people how to see problems from the point of view of people with this syndrome, and gives good classroom strategies. It makes good use of case histories to illustrate its points. It is a bit costly for its size, but every page counts. It is one of two books I consider essential for teachers of children with Asperger Syndrome to read.

I bought right through Amazon, I got my book in a timely manner and it arrived in perfect condition. It was great. Thanks!

The seller was nasty and non professional replaying to an e-mail. He blamed defects on book on post office and his customer,he refused to assume responsability.

This text was great. I was very impressed with the thoroughness of the info. and found it to very informative for my class. I went in with a wealth of knowledge for sure

Batshaw's Children with Disabilities is a "must have" book for anyone who works with children with disabilities...almost. Written by doctors for those in the medical professional most of the recommended interventions come from a decidedly medical model. It is, on the other hand, fairly comprehensive with sections dealing with genetics, development, developmental disabilities, and interventions with the bulk of the book dealing with specific disabilities from the obscure (Fragile X Syndrome) to the more common (AD/HD). I have not found Appendix A or B particularly useful (Glossary and Syndromes of Inborn Errors of Metabolism) but turn to Appendix C and D frequently (Commonly Used Medication and Resources for Children with Disabilities) Finally, while the book offers a nice mix of theory and application, I would like to see (maybe in a 5th Edition?) the incorporation of some of the so-called "new brain research." Nevertheless, I still turn to this book several times each month.

This reference book covers developmental, clinical, educational, family, and intervention issues of concern to teachers working with children with disabilities. Written by doctors, it thoroughly explores issues than impact child development starting from conception through adulthood. Factors that can cause disabilities, current methods of treatment, commonly used medications, and guidelines for intervention are addressed.

This comprehensive reference book will be invaluable tool to access when teaching children with disabilities and parents. Appendixes provide a through list of resources, and glossary of terms so non-experts, like myself, can avoid getting lost in a morass of acronyms. Brookes Publishing provides a companion website which I expect to consult for the most current information and up-to-the-minute research.

Cushla and her books is a recommended read for people working in the special education field. It helps you to understand what a person with a severe disability has to go through on a daily basis. Seeing how Cushla developed throughout the book, you were always in suspense of what would happen next. This book showed how the support and strength of a family can really make a difference in the life of a child who has severe disabilites.

Cushla and her books is a heartwarming story of two parents who are devoted to raising their daughter with significant disabilities. Even though these disabilities stunted her physical and cognitive development, her parents were determined to give Cushla the best quality of life. Cushla's mother introduced books to her at a young age and read to her on a continual basis. As Cushla aged, the constant exposure to books increased her cognitive development began to recognize words and pictures, and simply developed a love for books. However, several aspects of the story were presented in a textbook manner that made the reading often tedious and disengaging. Overall, the book has a strong message and is very informative.

Cushla and Her Books is a remarkable story about how a family of a young daughter born with significant developmental challenges followed their instincts. The story reveals the slow, but sure progress that Cushla makes and demonstrates the positive impact that her early and continuous exposure to books had on this development. This is a beautiful story about the power of human spirit.

Butler's first person account of her developmentally delayed granddaughter's progess, largely due to an immersion in quality literature from her earliest days, will convince you that it's never too early (or too hopeless a cause) for books to expand and enrich the life of a child. Inspiring. Written as Butler's thesis, so the emotion is backed up by research and knowledge.

Cushla and Her Books is a motivating story of the dedication and devotion of two parents determined to provide their child with the best life possible. The writing style of the book is presented in a textbook manner instead of as a recreational reading material. The descriptions of the books Cushla read were not intertwined with the supplemental material provided in the middle of the book, which lead to some confusion for the reader. Overall, Cushla and Her Books is an informational, as well as an inspirational story, of the success of a young girl.

This notepad is great. It's a convenient size and the paper is a nice weight. At the bottom of each page, there is another Anne Taintor saying (eight total). I gave it 4 stars b/c it's a little pricey, but I like it.

I bought 2 of these books, because I have one now, and i carry it in my purse & keep all my important notes in it. i LOVE this notebook, it is perfect purse or pocket sized, and has a saying on each page. I want to carry one of these in my purse forever.

I was roaming through a local bookstore when I happened to catch a glimpse of this notepad. It caught my eye, so I looked through it and was instantly amused by the clever sayings on each page. I had to buy it, and I'm so glad I did! I've never carried a notepad around before, but this one is the perfect size for any woman's purse. Very easily stashed, but just large enough to comfortably jot notes in. I've found this to be so handy to have in my purse. Some of the sayings on the pages include "and then she realized, they were all alike!", "he couldn't become a distant memory soon enough to suit her", and "what was I thinking?" Thanks, Anne!

This is a cute little notepad. I only gave it a rating of three stars for a couple reasons. First, it only has 64 pages in it, and for the price of this notepad it should have more pages than that to write on. Secondly, the only image is the one contained on the outside cover (the inside just contains lined note pages with sayings printed on the bottom right corner of the front of each page). There are eight different sayings printed inside (one saying is printed on each page). The sayings are (typed as they are printed):

1. "she never guessed that cooking for one could be such a delight"
2. "male refrigerator blindness claims another victim"
3. "she liked to stir things up"
4. "all I want is an umbrella in my drink"
5. "I give, and I give, and I give..."
6. "domestically disabled"
7. "I'm becoming my mother"
8. "you'll eat it... you'll eat it and like it!"

It's a fun little notepad to use, but with only 64 pages it won't last long.

Makes sense to me because I don't cook. But that has nothing to do with this notepad. I like it because it has witty sayings on the pages like, "She never guessed that cooking for one could be such a delight." This notepad has been a delight for me to jot things down because if I don't, I'll forget them. Several friends have commented on it and wanted to know where I got it.

This book is very suitable for people with Asperger syndrome who are conducting their job search independently or semi-independently, and who are interested in finding a career, not just a job. The author herself has Non-Verbal Learning disorder, and a large part of the book is devoted to contributions from other people with Non-Verbal learning disorder or Asperger syndrome, describing their experiences of employment. The later chapters look in depth at the issues, and provide lots of information and advice on the application procedure and dealing with your employers. Interestingly, the author recommends non disclosure to employers, and instead suggests being honest about yourself and how you are without giving people labels. This is definitely a book for people who want to be taken seriously.

This book is a very organized employment guide for people with Asperger Syndrome or Non Verbal Learning Disability (AS/NLD) and their friends. It would also be an excellent resource for Vocational Rehabilitation professionals, enabling them to understand these often misunderstood neurological disorders.

After retiring at 63 years of age from a career as an Electronic Engineer I did some research on my lifelong weaknesses. I discovered I had a Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD) and ran across this book. Having NLD meant that although I was very good at challenging and creative tasks I couldn't easily do things that most people take for granted like folding paper. As one person quoted in the book says, "I am generally quicker than others catching up with all sorts of knowledge and skills that require analytical understanding but I need much more time to get used to different telephones or copiers and to know where to find what."

I wish I had access to this kind of book when I was working. I read it eagerly from cover to cover.

The book, written by someone with NLD, covers the gamut and includes descriptions of what AS and NLD is, biographies of actual people with NLD and AS including what jobs worked for them at what didn't, and information for the AS/NLD person on how to plan a career, how to look for a job and how to function on the job.

Included are lists of resources including organizations and websites.

The book would also be useful for employers who could benefit from the strengths of AS/NLD people and would be willing to accommodate for their small weaknesses. As stated in the book: "Projects that allow the employee to use his/her creativity and problem-solving skills are best. Employers should value the individual's laser-like concentration ability and understand and respect these employees' work style."

As a mother looking for information on transitioning into adulthood, I found this book to be a wonderful resource. I first borrowed this book and kept referring back to it so I realized this was a keeper and needed in my library. Our son has even read some of the entries given by adults with nvld and aspergers. He gains from reading their experiences and allows him to think about career choices in a very constructive way. Love the book. (o:

I'm an NT, called such by Aspies and NLDers. We are considered neurotypical. I suggest that all of us NT's would benefit by reading this book. In my case, I had a young friend who was having a difficult time going from high school to her first job. Yvona sheds light on page 211 of the book: "(employers) find it puzzling that some smart employees have trouble neatly stapling a bunch of papers together or mailing a letter." At the time, I wondered about such issues and, with a lot of luck and some internet searching, came up with a paper written by Susan Thompson. As I read her account, tears ran down my face. All the years I knew this girl I had thought she had some character flaw. Why else would she be so indifferent to what was obvious to me?
I subscribed to the YahooGroup called NLD-in-Common (see page 310). When I was accepted as a member I posted my customary hello. The first person to respond was Yvona. As time went on, I realized she always accepted new members. She was so giving of herself, telling of her personal job miseries. It was obvious to me that she was a talented writer. When I found she was writing this book, I could hardly wait for it to arrive.
The book tells so much. Finally, I am beginning to "get it." Those with various aspects of learning disabilities are described so vividly that we NT's can begin to get a grip on what makes some people "different," not retarded or lazy or unloving. Ambition, intelligence, honesty, tenacity--those words are more apt.
My little friend? She's employed, doing it her way. I'm hanging in there with her.

I was hoping for some insight to help my 13 year old make some choices as he enters high school. This book offered me nothing, other than to bring on anxiety because of all the negativity in it. It was full of just chapters of individual Aspie experiences, MOSTLY BAD experiences. Chapter after chapter would say the same thing: try to find what you are good at, then emphasize the positive and try to work around the negatives.

The book offered no real direction or help, just sob stories.

We used this book for our book club. It had practical ideas and was the guide for creating a simple information booklet to help parents work with their children.

The book describes "how to" approaches to work with a dyslexic child at home. What the author suggests does not conflict with methodology that might be used in the classroom, but rather it complements any specialized, commercialized multisensory approach used at school. When parents of actual elementary dyslexic students viewed the book, they could actually understand what the author suggested doing. Various activities suggested by the author could be prepared and conducted by parents in a few minutes per day. It's a book well worth reading, by both teachers and parents of dyslexic students.

I am tutoring a 7th grader, apparently dyslexic, who has never been taught how to read or given any individual help. At the beginning I was clueless how to improve his reading skills, and was puzzled by the many mistakes he made in decoding. After receiving this book in the mail, I began to understand his problems better, and better yet - how to remedy them! He has since passed his required state reading test (3rd grade level) and is reading in most cases at a 4th grade level, a jump of 4 grades since November. Many thanks to the author, and Amazon for giving me the opportunity to buy it used from the Marketplace, which is the only way I could afford it.

I think this book was originally called "How to Teach Your Child to Read" (or, probably, "How I, Bernice Baumer the Great, Taught Your Poor Neglected Child to Read"). The "information" consists of a number of chapters that read like testimonials to her "method." The method, once revealed, has little or nothing to do with Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, or any other MSL technique. The method could in fact be very damaging to children who actually do have dyslexia. The author's attitude could be very damaging to parental confidence, since the author doesn't seem to recognise that dyslexia is any different from a "slow" reader, and posits that dyslexia can be cured in a few "simple" steps. As any parent of a dyslexic child knows, dyslexia is a lifelong disability that can be corrected and dealt with to some extent, but that will never be "cured" or go away entirely.

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As a parent of a dyslexic child, I've read most of the recommended books on the subject. Of all of them, this is the first one I would recommend to parents who have realized that their child is dyslexic.

The author presents most of the classical techniques in dealing with the dyslexic learning style in an exceptionally clear, concise, and very human style. She uses as a vehicle to do this her own experience in teaching dyslexic children and young adults. After using these techniques with my own daughter, I can say that many are quite helpful.

In the course of describing the learning-to-read process with dyslexic kids, the author also brings some practical thinking to the "phonics vs. whole-word" reading debate. She explains the necessity of phonics for word-attack skills in non-intuitive readers as well as the ultimate necessity of whole-word reading in order to establish fluency and comprehension.

At the end of the book she provides most-used word-lists, phonics charts, writing charts, and pictures. She tells you how to use these materials in applying the techniques previously described.

This book is not revolutionary nor does it promise a panacea for all the issues surrounding the dyslexic learning style. But, I recommend that you make it your first of several on this complex subject.

Harlan Lane shows how Deafness is a cultural affiliation and only through the hearing world's oppression does it become a disability. Very well-written and researched, Lane digs deep into the Deaf culture and history to bring us this excellent resource. I believe that anyone saying that this work is biased and obsolete holds biased and obsolete viewpoints themselves. Come into this with an open mind, and you will leave a better person. Highly recommended!

I found this book to be engaging almost from the beginning; it is meticulously researched, well organized, logical, yet passionate in its defense of an oppressed language minority. One could certainly argue that Mr. Lane short-changes his opponents by not really addressing their arguments on the benefits of mainstreaming Deaf children, but the purpose of this book is not to present both sides of the issues; the purpose is to demonstrate the oppression of the Deaf language and therefore their culture. It provides strong evidence that the Deaf child is a minority, not an invalid, and that the tendency of hearing parents to see mainstreaming as the only option is a dangerous mistake. This is deep reading and scholarly writing, at times to the point of near inaccessibility to a mainstream audience. However, it is convincing and eye-opening if one is willing to put the effort into reading it.

Sadly, the reader from New Jersey seems to have missed the point of this book. By condemning Mr. Lane as refusing to "recognize that different lifestyles are better for different people," he fails to see that Mr. Lane defends the Deaf as a different lifestyle that deserves to be recognized! This book is not saying that no Deaf (especially late-deafened adults) should try to learn lip-reading or consider cochlear implants. It is simply saying that those Deaf who wish to take part in Deaf culture, who wish to be Deaf, should be given that option as well.

This book written by Dr. Harlan Lane is more that profound. It has the power to solidify any HOH or Oral Deaf persons identity. His book is written as he sees the world though a Deaf persons struggle in a hearing world and goes well beyond to explain what it is really like to be Deaf. I highly recomend this book for everyone.

This book is biased, not up to date in it's views of oral-deaf education, and outright offensive to those in the Deaf community who chose to use technology to be able to hear and speak. Yes, some deaf people DO want to be able to hear! Is that so surprising? Harlan Lane is an extremist who refuses to recognize that different lifestyle choices are better for different people. The audist and oral-deaf education community are supportive of and unopposed to sign language and Deaf culture. However, they also believe that if one's choice is to live in the hearing world, one should be afforded the opportunity to do so. Today's technologies of advanced hearing aids and cochlear implants, combined with modern education and therapy techniques make this opportunity available to the majority of deaf persons, particularly young children. The oral-deaf education community recognizes that ASL may still be the choice of many, and has no wish to damage or eliminate deaf culture. Why then does Harlan Lane refuse to similarly acknowledge in this book the fact that hearing aids and cochlear implants do work, and deaf children (and adults) can and do learn to hear and speak very well by using them? What is wrong with that if that is someone's choice, or if that is the choice of the hearing parents of a deaf child?

It was a long time ago...perhaps 15 years. My kid had been diagnosed as Deaf or "deaf" by the hearing community with a small "d." In those days, parents (especially a hearing parent like myself) had no options. Technology for "aided" hearing in all forms was the rage. ASL was not allowed even in the "deaf" school he attended. But my son could hear nothing even with powerful hearing aids. So, for me, a NJ criminal appellate attorney (for 20 yrs), I wanted facts-not-fluff. Dr. Lane's book in Hardcover was released in 1992. When I read the review in the NY Times Sunday Book Review section, I could not drive fast enough to get a copy. Holed up for a day, I read it front to back. And then I knew. No. My vocation was not going to be a criminal attorney, I needed to become an advocate or "the law firm" for one - my own kid. And we needed to move out of NJ so good-bye law practice and the money. Had it not been for this book, though, he would not be graduating to attend a great college next year. Please buy this book. Please do not let "them" tell you it is "radical." Go for it. I beg you....

As someone who survived Dr. Callard's teaching back in the early 1980s, I cannot believe anyone would consider listening to her advice on how to handle gifted children. The year I spent in her class stands out in my memory as a painful and ultimately useless exercise in encouraging cliques, teaching students useless skills while ignoring the basic information we needed, and the only time I can remember a grade school teacher reacting with hostility and resentment when I asked for extra help. I'm a teacher now myself and I find her methods even more deplorable knowing what I know now.

The example that remains with me most strongly was her habit of posting a question every day and then sending the class into the hallway. You were not allowed to return to the classroom until you had answered the question correctly. There were a few of us who were eternally the last ones in the hall, so every day we got to watch our classmates file in before us. When Dr. Callard finally gave up on us getting the answer right and let us back in rather than hold the whole class up, the room full of faces staring at us with either contempt or pity is not something I can remember without wincing. How on earth any educator thought this kind of ostracism and judgment was healthy and helpful is beyond me.

This is not merely sour grapes on my part. During that year, at least two of my classmates were removed from her room because the parents were objecting to and uncomfortable with her methods. Also, the teacher I had that following year expressed to my parents and other parents how appalled he was that we were lacking in a lot of material that should have been covered in her class.

I'm willing to allow that my experience was a very long time ago, and being a teacher now myself, I understand that no teacher can be perfect all the time. It's possible that over the intervening years Dr. Callard managed to learn how to manage a room without bribery and encouraging cliques, and learned how to encourage students without demeaning them. But she is the last person on earth I would look to for advice on teaching anyone.

Dr. Callard-Szulgit is able to share her common sense understanding of gifted children and many years of experience in the classroom with parents who have been struggling to find answers for years. She has a delightful and caring approach for teachers and parents to learn from.
Anyone who reads this book will come away stronger, more knowledgeable and a better advocate for all gifted children!

This work is a wonderful read for all parents and caregivers, not just those of �gifted� children. It should be required reading for all teachers and day care workers. I truly wish my parents had had the benefit of having read this book to assist them in my upbringing.

Parenting and Teaching the Gifted: a hands-on, practical, accessible resource for every caring teacher and parent of a gifted child. Studded with humor and delightful cartoons, it is your reassuring "light at the end of the tunnel" if you are currently struggling to best accommodate and advocate for the unique needs of gifted children. In all my years of education and having my own gifted child, I never met with an author/educator like this. . .she's a beacon for this misunderstood, often mistreated class of children and for those who seek to help them.

Rosemary gives practical ideas and tips for not just Gifted Children but any child! This book is excellent! Not only does it give great advice and tips on how to work and understand a gifted child but these techiques can also be applied with any special needs child. Highly recommened - and a great gift for any parent or teacher!