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I've written more than 200 book reviews on this site, but I can't read everything. That's where you come in. The reviews linked to here are written by readers of this site; together with my reviews, they form a terrific resource to help you find the book that will make a difference for you and your child. Do you have an opinion to add?

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Jared's Path

An inspirational book about dealing with medical challenges. Keeping a positive outlook. Passing on lessons learned and tips on handling the medical profession, school and therapist. An excellent fol…More

Zoey Goes to the Dog Park

Rachel Blythe is a pioneer author new to the stage of young innovative writers. Ms Blythe's new series of ibooks focused at helping young children, deaf and hearing, with communication and vocabulary…More

Zoey Goes to the Dog Park

Zoey Goes to the Dog Park introduces the reader to a day of adventures with Zoey, a Deaf dog, and her friends, both canine and human. The story includes informative phrases for dog owners and the sig…More

The Pocket Occupational Therapist Book

"The Pocket Occupational Therapist" is a book written for anyone who takes care of children with special needs. The book is written to give explanations and tips to help children in the areas of deve…More

Let's Hear It for Almigal

Let's Hear It For Almigal [Hardcover]Wendy Kupfer (Author), Tammie Lyon (Illustrator) 32 pages, ages 5+ (but my 4 year old LOVED it. Loved the story and LOVED the illustrations)I loved Let's Hear It …More

A Special Friend

A Special Friend by Laura Matuszewski is a wonderful book designed to start a conversation with children about our special-needs child. This is a very easy-to-read and straightforward story told from…More

Apps for Autism

Speech therapist Lois Jean Brady has written a timely and essential guide to choosing “apps” that help children with autism learn and communicate. Perhaps this book is partly a way to pay…More

Special Diets for Special Kids

The original versions of Special Diets for Special Kids were once THE books that anyone and everyone turned to when they decided or were told to put their child on a gluten and casein-free (GFCF) die…More

Apples for Cheyenne

Apples for Cheyenne: A story about autism, friendship and horses written by Elizabeth King Gerlach and illustrated by Kim Miller has a theme I connect with on many levels, both personal and professio…More

Nobody Ever Told Me (or My Mother) That!

Diane Bahr set out to write a comprehensive guide to appropriate speech development for parents when she began Nobody Ever Told Me (or My Mother) That: A Comprehensive Guide for Speech Development. S…More

How Do I Teach This Kid to Read?

“I am a teacher, first and foremost. I am not an ‘expert,’ a researcher, or a scientist. I am an educator who enjoys sharing successful ideas and strategies with other educators,…More

Active Imagination Activity Book

Active Imagination Activity Book by Kelly TilleyJust when you have think you have read about, seen or used every sensorimotor activity on the planet, along comes a gem that fills a niche. Active Imag…More

Asperger's in Pink

Asperger's in Pink: A Mother and Daughter Guidebook for Raising (or Being!) a Girl with Asperger’s by Julie ClarkI could not put this book down. It is a very informative and enjoyable read. It …More

The Complete IEP Guide

The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child 5th Edition by Attorney Lawrence M. Siegel, Director of National Deaf Education Project. This is the most complete book to help a par…More

The "Tail" of Rugby Jones

Author Claudia Broome says she published The Tail of Rugby Jones: A Rascal's Journey From Disability to Ability to tell a good story about her paralyzed corgi's courage and tenacity in learning to li…More

Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies

The book has just enough balance between practical advice and anecdotal information. It is organized in such a way that as you read through it, and apply what you are learning to your specific situat…More

Magic Trees of the Mind

This is the first book I read almost ten years ago when I first learned about the extent of my daughter's brain damage. I had adopted her as a six-month infant from Asia, not knowing she apparently h…More

The "Tail" of Rugby Jones

The "Tail" of Rugby Jones is the story of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi who loses the use of his hind legs due to an accident. The story of his recovery and life after the accident is told in his voice. It …More

The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law

If you only ever get one book on special education, this book is a MUST HAVE!It is the most valuable resource for SPED law and dealing with students' rights I have EVER read.It is VERY easy to read, …More

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