Reach One, Teach One (Video - Parent)
"In this 25-minute video, people with psychiatric disabilities gather to share their practical knowledge and experience, and help each other take steps toward recovery. They candidly discuss real-life...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs -- by Ilene Schwartz, Susan Sandall, Gail Joseph (Authors) (Book - Parent)
"In an inclusive early childhood classroom, the everyday challenges teachers face can seem overwhelming ? especially if they have little experience working with children who have disabilities. This...
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Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
A Teacher's Guide to Including Students With Disabilities in General Physical Education (Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices) (Book - Parent)
"This revised version has more strategies and ideas on how to include students with disabilities of all ages in general physical education classes. With updated information based on IDEA 1997, this...
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Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Understanding the Occurrence of Secondary Disabilities in Clients with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome -- by Ann Streissguth (Author) (Book - Parent)
Examines the types and the magnitude of secondary disabilities associated with FAS and FAE. Also provides an assessment of the risk and protective factors that might alter the rates of occurrence.
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Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3)
NAMI - Dallas Texas (Organization - Private, Non-Profit)
From their website: "NAMI Dallas is a grassroots family and consumer self-help, support, education, and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses...
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Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Down Syndrome: The Facts -- by Mark Selikowitz (Author) (Book - Parent)
" "...part of The Facts series...a concise, yet thorough, guide to the reasons behind Down Syndrome with advice on how to raise a child with Down Syndrome, cope with prejudice, and maintain the...
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Educating Children With Fragile X Syndrome: A Multi-Professional View -- by Denise Hughes (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Featuring contributions from professionals working and researching in a wide variety of fields, the book provides invaluable information, support, and guidance on educating a child with Fragile X."...
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Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Maryland Early Childhood Special Education Services of Charles County (Organization - Governmental)
Maryland Early Childhood Special Education Network provides educational services for toddler to preschool children with disabilities. Maryland Preschool Services include special instruction and...
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Governor's Office For Individuals with Disabilities (Organization - Governmental)
The Office evaluates programs and services for Maryland citizens with disabilities. It coordinates and supports public and private agencies serving people with disabilities, provides information and...
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The Self-Help Guide for Special Kids and Their Parents -- by Joan Matthews, James Williams (Authors) (Book)
"James Williams is an SP or special person - he was diagnosed with autism during early childhood. His mother, Joan Matthews, is an NP or normal person. As James grew up, his different perception of...
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Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)