Books of Interest

The first three books can be order from: Exceptional Parents Library at 1-800-535-1910

Living With Spina Bifida : A Guide for Families and Professionals
by Adrian Sandler, 292 pages
Published by Univ of North Carolina Pr
Publication date: Pub. Date: September 1997
ISBN: 0807846570

SPINAbilities : A Young Person's Guide to Spina Bifida
by Marlene Lutkenhoff (Editor), son Oppenheimer
Paperback, 138 pages, Published by Woodbine House
Publication date: February 1, 1997
ISBN: 0933149867

(This book was highly recommended for parents of younger kids because it explains spina bifida in very easy to understand terms, and can help parents of younger kids think about things they can do now to help their children grow into independent adults)

Teaching the Student With Spina Bifida~
Pub Date: January 1992

Handbook of Spina Bifida
Pub. Date: January 1999

Congenital Disorders Sourcebook: Basic Information About Disorders Acquired During Gestation, Including Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy

by Karen Bellenir (Editor)
Library Binding
Published by Omnigraphics
Publication date: June 1997
ISBN: 0780802055

List Price: about $75.00

Beyond Ritalin
Stephen W. Garber, PH.D
Daniel Garber, PH.D
Robyn Freedman Spizman

Facts about medication and other strategies for helping children, and adults with ADHD

Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD and ADD syndromes
D.R. Jordan
A comprehensive guide to ADHD and ADD and its effects and treatments

 Item # PE038AD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What every parent wants to know
D.L.Woodrich, PH.D.
Prepares parents at home and school, empowers and re-affirms parents of their role.

Item # PB070AD

Baby Signs: How to Talk with Your Baby Before Your Baby Can Talk

Through the use of simple hand movements that signify objects, events and needs, babies can enjoy interactions with their parents that otherwise would have been impossible until they could talk. Considering how slowly babies learn easy words, Baby Signs takes the natural communication abilities of babies a step further, allowing infants to reach out to others and forge bonds of affection that will last a lifetime. Photos.

(I got this book from a friend, and have passed this one on to another friend )

Author(s): Acredolo, Linda
Publication Date: 050196
Publisher: Contemporary Books Inc.
Binding: Large Quality Paperback
ISBN: 0809234300

Baby Massage: A Practical Guide to Massage and Movement for Babies and Infants

Baby Massage provides a simple, effective, and safe way for parents, parents-to-be, and health care professionals who work with children to discover the magic and healing powers of gentle, loving touch. Twenty-one color photos and more than 100 detailed line illustrations show how to perform these exercises, which are fun and emotionally fulfilling for both adult and child.

(I love this book, and Andrew enjoyed getting a massage as an infant, also helped with his bowels and relaxing him before having tests done at the hospital)

Author(s): Walker, Peter
Publication Date: 090196
Publisher: St Martins Press
Binding: Large Quality Paperback
ISBN: 0312145454

Baby Eats!: Homemade Recipes for Healthy, Happy Babies

For parents who want the best for their children, here are homemade recipes for healthy, happy babies. Along with surprisingly economical methods for making baby food, Baby Eats! includes special sections on common food allergies, feeding while traveling, and avoiding pesticides.

(Really liked this book, because sometimes I don't have the time or energy to cook a different meal for my son. But this helped me with recipes to make him meals a head of time, then I stored them.)

Author(s): Smith, Lois
Publication Date: 060194
Publisher: Berkley Publishing
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0425141209

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