Understanding Your Disability Through Literature
Helpful books for students:
Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention
by Jeanne M. A. Gehret
A postive story about a little boy with ADHD.
Whoa, Wiggle-Worm: A Little Lemon Book about an Overly Active Child (Paperback)
by Betsy B. Lee
Discussion questions in the book deal with strategies, the impact of nicknames, and how it feels to be helpful.
Don't Pop Your Cork on Mondays: The Children's Anti-Stress Book
by Adolph J. Moser
Helps children learn to control their tempers. In cartoon form, children are taught anger triggers and coping skills. Highly recommended for elementary age or older.
Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair
by Jamee Riggio Heelan
Explains how having cerebral palsy affects Taylor, and how getting a wheelchair makes a big difference in helping him get around, do things by himself, and even play basketball with his twin Tyler.
Howie Helps Himself
by Joan Fassler
A story of a boy who uses a wheel chair.
The Don't-Give-Up Kid and Learning Differences
by Jeanne Gehret
A children's book with much needed encouragement for kids with LD or ADHD.
Many Ways to Learn: Young People's Guide to Learning Disablities
by Judith M. Stern, Uzi Ben-Ami, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator)
First person account on learning disabilities and strategies for coping with the problem and leading a successful life. Includes tips and strategies for success at school, with homework and tests. Ages 8-13
Thank You, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
"A children's book set in 1950's is the true, heart touching story of a child's struggle with dyslexia... As my son also learned to read in 4th grade, after years of ardent desire and struggles, I found this an exceptionally touching book. Highly recommended for elementary students (and their parents, teachers and classmates)."
Songames for Sensory Integration
by Aubrey Lande and Bob Wiz
Songs and music with sensory integration and communication activities with children.
Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention
by Jeanne M. A. Gehret
A postive story about a little boy with ADHD.
Whoa, Wiggle-Worm: A Little Lemon Book about an Overly Active Child (Paperback)
by Betsy B. Lee
Discussion questions in the book deal with strategies, the impact of nicknames, and how it feels to be helpful.
Don't Pop Your Cork on Mondays: The Children's Anti-Stress Book
by Adolph J. Moser
Helps children learn to control their tempers. In cartoon form, children are taught anger triggers and coping skills. Highly recommended for elementary age or older.
Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair
by Jamee Riggio Heelan
Explains how having cerebral palsy affects Taylor, and how getting a wheelchair makes a big difference in helping him get around, do things by himself, and even play basketball with his twin Tyler.
Howie Helps Himself
by Joan Fassler
A story of a boy who uses a wheel chair.
The Don't-Give-Up Kid and Learning Differences
by Jeanne Gehret
A children's book with much needed encouragement for kids with LD or ADHD.
Many Ways to Learn: Young People's Guide to Learning Disablities
by Judith M. Stern, Uzi Ben-Ami, Michael Chesworth (Illustrator)
First person account on learning disabilities and strategies for coping with the problem and leading a successful life. Includes tips and strategies for success at school, with homework and tests. Ages 8-13
Thank You, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
"A children's book set in 1950's is the true, heart touching story of a child's struggle with dyslexia... As my son also learned to read in 4th grade, after years of ardent desire and struggles, I found this an exceptionally touching book. Highly recommended for elementary students (and their parents, teachers and classmates)."
Songames for Sensory Integration
by Aubrey Lande and Bob Wiz
Songs and music with sensory integration and communication activities with children.