Other Resources and Web Sites
Listed below are links to other web pages, books, and community programs.
Community Organizations and Services
The following web sites contain information on Learning Disabilities and other learning differences, ADD, the IDEA regulations, parent rights and ways to help your child at home.
The Learning Disabilities Association of America
The National Center for Learning Disabilities
The American Speech- Language - Hearing Association
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
The CEC Division for Early Childhood
The National Parent Network on Disabilities
Disability Information - federal government
The National Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities
The Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights
Wright's Law - Special Education law for parents
We plan to continue to update our list of recommended books. If you have read a book that has been particularly helpful to you, please let us know about it!
Putting on the Brakes: A Young People's Guide to Understanding ADHD.
This book would be appropriate for 4th graders and above and their parents. It explains in simple terms what ADHD is, both physically and emotionally, gives practical suggestions on improving study habits, organizing belongings, managing time and making friends.
Learning to Slow down and Pay Attention
This book is written at the 3rd grade level and could be read aloud to younger children. It is aimed at children with ADHD, but any child could benefit from the practical advice given on ways to improve organizational skills, getting ready in the morning, improving memory and completing homework.
If Your Child is Hyperactive, Inattentive, Impulsive, Distractible - Helping the ADHD Child by Stephen W. Garber
This book is an excellent resource for parents. The book has chapters on explaining ADHD to the child and his siblings, on how medications work, on learning how to sit still, on controlling impulsiveness and distractions and on improving self-esteem. The book gives practical suggestions and easy step-by-step directions.
Parents Who Love Reading - Kids Who Don't
This book gives suggestions on ways to motivate your child to read and ways to help him become a better reader. It helps you fit reading materials - and methods - to your child's talents, such as athletics or art.
Eagle Eyes
This is the true story about a boy with ADHD and his family. It is a short story and could be read aloud in one sitting. It discusses the feelings of frustration the boy has until he is diagnosed. It then goes on to tell, in simple terms, of the medication and behavior plans used to make the boy feel successful.
Maybe You Know My Kid - A Parent's guide to Identifying, Understanding, and Helping Your Child with ADHD (Revised)
This book was written by a mother of a child with ADD. It tells the problems, the frustrations and the successes their family has experienced. The book gives information on the different types of ADHD and tells of current research on educating children with each type. It gives practical advice on how to meet the academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs of children with ADHD.
The Misunderstood Child - A Guide for Parents of Children With Learning Disabilities
A must-read for parents of children with learning disabilities or any learning difficulties. Explains in great detail - but in easy to understand terms - how the brain functions, social and family problems, the evaluation process, different types of treatments, students who are gifted and LD, and legal issues for parents.
I Think I Can
Focuses on increasing your child's self-confidence and helping him to confront his own emotions. discusses the power of positive thinking, how to compliment and encourage your child, and how to teach your child to encourage himself.
Endangered Minds and Your Child's Growing Mind by Jane M. Healy
Gives practical information on the development of the nervous system and how a child develops language and memory. Both books also discuss common problems children have in academic areas and how teachers and parents can help. Fascinating information on how television and video games affect learning.
Our Brother Has Down Syndrome
A picture book showing a family's daily routine, focusing on all of the things the child with Down Syndrome can do.
A Very Special Critter by Mercer Mayer
A Little Critter book that tells the story of Alex, a critter in a wheelchair. It explains, in simple terms, the purposes of ramps, special buses, and discusses anxiety about the unknown, giving "too much" help to a person with a disability, and emphasizes how much Alex is like the other students.
The Survival Guide for Kids With LD by Gary Fisher
This book is written at about the fourth grade reading level and is aimed towards LD students. It explains why they receive LD services, what LD means, how to deal with teasing, and how to make and keep friends.
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn at Home and in School by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Gives parents and teachers ideas of script to use in a variety of situation, encouraging children to be responsible for and more independent in making behavioral choices. The book includes chapters on dealing with feelings that interfere with learning, making children more able to cooperate and giving constructive praise.
Asperger's Syndrome - A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood
An excellent resource to help understand the diagnosis and educational implications for students with this disorder.
Community Organizations and Services
This information is provided as a resource. Our school does not endorse any one program, but encourages interested parents to find a service that fits their child's needs and their own personal preferences. If you know of any other local organization, please let us know so that we may add it to our list.
The Affinity Center - A center for the evaluation and treatment of ADD and associated disorders. 7876 Montgomery Road Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45236-4345 (513) 984-1000
The Mothers of Special Children - a support group for mothers of children with disabilities. They meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Hyde Park Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Hyde Park Avenue and Madison Road, Cincinnati, 398-4923
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