Specific Disabilities Books

When I came to realize last summer that I might just have Asperger Syndrome, I was elated. I finally at least had an idea of why I was so ... peculiar. I also wanted Answers, so I embarked upon a quest to learn more about this mysterious syndrome. I've read some good books on the subject over the past several months but the only one to really capture the escence of what it actually _feels_ like to be an Aspie is Hadcroft's. If you have a loved one with Aspergers, or if you are an Aspie yourself, read this book. Hadcroft's experiences as an adolescent were painfully familiar, as were his woe's in the adult world. Then there are the fantasy worlds he retreated into. Man, I know all about those. True, we differ in many specifics, especially religion. (He's a Jehovah's Witness, I'm a staunch athiest). Big picture wise, though, we are much the same. Thanks to his Aspergers, Hadcroft has a unique outlook on life, as do I. He's had his struggles but now he seems to be finding his way in life. That gives me confort as I try to do the same for myself. This book is a window - a window into the minds of folks like Will Hadcroft, myself, and millions of Aspies the world over.

Do not pick up this book if you are not prepared to weap...and be inspired as well. One cannot help but be moved by the story of a young girl (Teddi) who faces cancer with the strength and dignity rarely seen in adults--much less children. This book is wonderfully written and I was left wondering how I could feel so sad for the plight of this girl and so inspired at the same time. A must read.

This book is full of inspiration and hope. What an amazing story. The MSAA does amazing things for people with Multiple Sclerosis. I have given this as gifts because it is invaluable information all MS sufferers need to know.

This was a required text for a graduate level course in special education on transition planning. It was a very useful book that pertains to high school transition planning during the 18-22 age group and thereafter.

Very helpful in my first year of teaching Special Education. Thank you for fast delivery.

This is the best review of current knowledge on learning disabilities that I have been able to find--and I have been looking for a while.

I was given a copy of this book by my department head. I teach High School-aged students (grades 9-12) with special needs. I was teaching a Job Preparatory class and wanted to create some interesting games and projects that the students could use to teach both fine/gross motor skills as well as work on socialization skills (through games). I found this book to have some of the easiest (to make) and most fun (to play) activities I have used with students. I have since recommended it to other educators at my school. The items needed for these projects are cheap and found in most home improvement stores!

Cale Kenney's adventurous free spirit flows through the stirring words and beautiful photos in this incredible book. She lost her left leg, hip, and pelvis due to a motorcycle accident when she was just 19. But Cale's joie de vivre propelled her to create the life of her dreams. Whether skiing down powder white slopes in Colorado, boogie-boarding in Kauai's intense surf, or chasing a neighbor's annoying pet pig in her apartment complex, Cale lives life fully and writes about her adventures with wit, humor, and grace. A must-read for anyone looking for inspiration!

-- Graciela Sholander, http://dreamitdoit.net

I am the author and you have my name wrong. It should be Thomas R. Collingwood. The Ph.D is my degree and should be a part of my name. Thanks

This book is a penetrating investigation of the theoretical and historical reason why there are so many poor readers in America today. It reads like a mystery thriller for those puzzled by the prevalence of illiteracy America.

I personally appreciated the book because of the enormous impact it had on my success as a reading teacher. There are only two ways to teach reading, from the "sounds" or from the "meaning." The way a child is initially taught will determine which way they read for the rest of their lives. Good readers are objective readers who read accurately from the "sounds" because that is the way they were initially taught. Poor readers (less than optimal) are subjective readers who read inaccurately from the "meaning" because they were initially taught to read that way.

Miss Rodgers delves deeply into the psychological foundations of illiteracy and traces the historical development of the whole-word "meaning" method through its principal architects. Miss Rodger's mentions Edward Miller whole-dyslexia assessment in conjunction with her theory of two kinds of readers as illustrated by Henry Suzzallo's 1913 Reading Triangle.

I also have a video review of the book on YouTube entitled, The Hidden Story.

Donald Potter, Odessa, TX