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Special-Needs Book Publishers

Alphabetical Index - S

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Use this alphabetical index to find publishers whose books have been reviewed for the Harried Parent's Book Club.

A | B | C-D | E-G | H-I | J-M | N-O | P | Q-R | S | T-U | V-Z

Sensory World

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Name of Publisher: Sensory World
Publisher's Website: http://www.fhsensory.com/
Publisher's Description: According to its site, Sensory World is an imprint of Future Horizons, "world leader in books, DVDs, and conferences on autism and Asperger's syndrome."
Titles Reviewed:
+ Building Bridges through Sensory Integration
+ Starting Sensory Integration Therapy

Sentient Publications

The Shut-Down LearnerBook cover courtesy of Richard Selznick, Ph.D.

Name of Publisher: Sentient Publications
Publisher's Website: http://www.sentientpublications.com/index.htm
Publisher's Description: According to the publisher's site, "Sentient Publications, LLC publishes books on cultural creativity, experimental education, transformative spirituality, holistic health, new science, ecology, and a variety of other topics, approached from an integral viewpoint."
Title Reviewed: The Shut-Down Learner

Simon & Schuster

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Name of Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publisher's Website: http://www.simonandschuster.com/
Publisher's Description: According to the publisher's site, "Simon & Schuster is a major force in today’s consumer publishing industry, dedicated to bringing an extensive cross section of first class information and entertainment, in all printed, digital, and audio formats, to a worldwide audience of readers."
Titles Reviewed:
+ An Alchemy of Mind
+ Elijah's Cup
+ It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend
+ Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

Sladek/Ruffman Publishing Company

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Name of Publisher: Sladek/Ruffman Publishing Company
Publisher's Website: http://www.nowwhatdowedo.com/
Publisher's Description: According to its site, Sladek/Ruffman publishes "guided journals for patients and those who care for them."
Title Reviewed: Now What Do We Do?

Socially Speaking

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Name of Publisher: Socially Speaking
Publisher's Website: http://www.sociallyspeaking.net/
Publisher's Description: According to the publisher's site, "It is our intention to provide the reader with a manual full of ready-to-use materials so you as the teacher or therapist will find them easy to integrate into your classroom routines and therapy sessions."
Title Reviewed: T.A.S.C. - Tools for Achieving Social Confidence

Sourcebooks

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Name of Publisher: Sourcebooks
Publisher's Website: http://www.sourcebooks.com
Publisher's Description: According to the publisher's site, "Sourcebooks' mission is to reach as many people as possible with books that will enlighten their lives."
Titles Reviewed:
+ Coloring Outside Autism's Lines
The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book

Starfish Specialty Press

Name of Publisher: Starfish Specialty Press
Publisher's Website: http://www.asquarterly.com/starfish/
Publisher's Description: According to the publisher's site, "Starfish Specialty Press, LLC publishes books and educational materials designed to address the complex learning needs of children and youth with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and related developmental disabilities."
Title Reviewed: How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up?

St. Martin's Press

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Name of Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publisher's Website: http://us.macmillan.com/SMP.aspx
Publisher's Description: According to the publisher's site, "St. Martin’s Press has a long and respected history of publishing a solid and varied list. We are dedicated to publishing emerging new authors, and offering a fresh perspective on classic genres, while maintaining a diverse and interesting range of books."
Titles Reviewed:
+ Little People
+ A Man, A Can, A Plan
+ Schuyler's Monster
+ A Smile as Big as the Moon
+ Some Kind of Genius

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