Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide -- by Michael Powers (Author) (Book - Parent)
"When parents learn that their child has autism, they often feel helpless and bewildered. Their child appears to live in an isolated, almost impenetrable world which may seem impossible to bridge. To...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Cross-Cultural Topics in Psychology : 2nd Edition -- by Leonore Adler, Uwe Gielen (Authors) (Book - Parent)
"This second edition of a classic work in cross-cultural psychology brings together scholars from the United States and abroad to provide a concise new introduction to selected topics in...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Carroll County Family Support Services (Organization - Governmental)
Providing family based support services and resources for individuals in Carroll County.
All Ages
Walden -- by Henry Thoreau, Christopher Bigsby (Authors) (Book)
In 1845 Thoreau leased some land owned by his friend and mentor, Ralph Waldo Emerson on Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts, and lived in a cabin on it for two years, two months, and two days. The...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Joey and Sam: A Heartwarming Storybook about Autism, a Family and a Brother's Love -- by Edward Ritvo, Illana Katz (Authors) (Book - Child)
This beautifully illustrated storybook focuses on a loving family with two young sons. Joey, a loving and protective 6-year-old is burdened by conflict around his 5-year-old autistic sibling named...
Ages 8 years - 14 years.
Never Too Young To Know: Death in Children's Lives -- by Phyllis Silverman (Author) (Book - Parent/Child)
In spite of society's wish to protect and insulate children from death, the experience of loss is unavoidable and there is surprisingly little guidance on how to help children cope with grief and...
All Ages
Thunderstorm -- by Mary Szilagyi (Author) (Book - Child)
"A little girl is comforted by having her mother during a thunderstorm and she in turn comforts the family dog." From amazon.com
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
Grandpa -- by Barbara Borack (Author) (Book - Child)
"Games they play, walks they take, and oranges that they eat together. A great loving pair, these two." From "Choosing books for Kids" by Joanne Oppenheim, Barbara Brenner, and Betty D. Boegehold
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
A Birthday for Frances -- by Russell Hoban (Author) (Book - Child)
"Jealous of her sister's birthday, Frances becomes mean and selfish, until rare generosity and birthday spirit move her to reluctantly give her coveted gift." From Ingram
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
The Tender Years: Toward Developmentally Sensitive Child Welfare Services for Very Young Children -- by Jill Berrick, Barbara Needell, Richard Barth, Melissa Jonson-Reid (Authors) (Book)
Based on a significant body of evidence regarding young children's unique affective, physical, and cognitive development, The Tender Years illuminates the interrelationship of child welfare practice,...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
