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1) The dyslexia empowerment plan: a blueprint for renewing your child's confidence and love of learning
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"Finally, a groundbreaking book that reveals what your dyslexic child is experiencing--and what you can do so that he or she can thrive More than thirty million people in the United States are dyslexic--a brain-based genetic trait, often labeled as a "learning disability" or "learning difference," that makes interpreting text and reading difficult. Yet even though children with dyslexia may have trouble reading, they don't have any problems learning;...
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Nashville private investigator Jared McKean has a son with Down's syndrome, a best friend with AIDS, an ex-wife he can't seem to fall out of love with, and a weakness for women in jeopardy - until one frames him for murder.
His DNA and fingerprints are found at the murder scene. His voice is on the victim's answering machine, and the victim was killed with a bullet from his gun. To make matters worse, his teen-aged nephew comes out of the closet
...3) Just one of the kids: raising a resilient family when one of your children has a physical disability
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If you have a child with a physical disability, how can you plan your family's life in a way that is inclusive for everyone? What can you do to create a family where every member pulls his or her own weight (in appropriate measure), meets challenges, and has moments in the spotlight along the way? This title deals with these questions.
4) Ugly
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"Robert Hoge was born with a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs, but he refused to let what made him different stand in the way of leading a happy, successful life. This is the true story of how he embraced his circumstances and never let his 'ugly' stop him from focusing on what truly mattered"--Provided by publisher.
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Four hearing parents of children who are deaf discuss their feelings, experiences, and successful hints in parenting. The topics focus on the importance of parental self esteem and encouragement, advocacy, education, and the IEP. Personal experiences are the basis for the information relayed. Parental involvement in the educational process i sthe overwhelming message of the tape. This tape is recommended for parents of newly-diagnosed deaf and...
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"This film explains the process of speech and language development, guides parents through the decision making process, and shows families using various methods of communication. Several families share their early experiences as five approaches to communication are highlighted."--From publisher's website.
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Examining the causes of disabilities, this program reviews the characteristics and capabilities of and expectations for children with a variety of special needs. It covers such topics as mental retardation, physical and neurological impairments, sensory deficits, physical disabilities, communication limitations, learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders.
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Shows children with significant hearing, vision and other impairments as they learn the skills required for daily life. Each program recognizes that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. This DVD uses demonstrations of children with vision and mobility impairments more than hearing loss although the information is applicable to all children.
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This tape explores communication options for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. It discusses various aural-oral communication approaches and visual communication options (ASL and Manually Coded English) and bilingualism. Featured in the tapes are families who use each method of communication. The tape can be especially useful for parent advisors as they discuss communication options with families.
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Formatted in a friendly, easy-to-learn style intended to assist parents in helping their child learn to listen and speak. The Top Ten were developed over a sixteen year span of working with parents of infants and toddlers diagnosed with a hearing loss. These strategies are not intended to replace but rather to be used in conjunction with other therapy techniques and activities used in an auditory-oral or auditory verbal approach.
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From New York Times bestselling author Andrew Solomon comes a stunning, poignant, and affecting young adult edition of his award-winning masterpiece, Far From the Tree, which explores the impact of extreme differences between parents and children.
The old adage says that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, meaning that children usually resemble their parents. But what happens when the apples fall somewhere else—sometimes...
The old adage says that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, meaning that children usually resemble their parents. But what happens when the apples fall somewhere else—sometimes...
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Ernie Johnson, Jr., has been in the game a long time. With one of the most recognized voices in sports broadcasting, he is a tireless perfectionist when it comes to preparing and delivering his commentary. Yet he knows that some of sports' greatest triumphs-and life's greatest rewards-come from those unscripted moments you never anticipated. In this heartfelt, gripping autobiography, the three-time Sports Emmy Award winner and popular host of TNT's...
19) Mimi and Dona
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What happens when love runs out of time? For 92-year-old Mimi, who has spent much of her life caring for 64-year-old Dona, her daughter with an intellectual disability, it means facing the inevitable -- the likelihood that she will not outlive her daughter and the need to find her a new home. Filmmaker Sophie Sartain, Mimi and Dona's granddaughter and niece, respectively, captures the quirky and deeply connected mother-daughter duo at their most poignant...
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"FAR FROM THE TREE follows families meeting extraordinary challenges through love, empathy, and understanding. This life-affirming documentary encourages us to cherish loved ones for all they are, not who they might have been. Based on Andrew Solomon's award-winning, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling non-fiction book "Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity."--Container.
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