Home School Resources
for Children with Special Needs
This is a collection of home school resources for special needs children that I found helpful. I have included websites, publishers and books. For the most part, I list books and sites I have read myself and found useful. My son has co-morbid conditions related to Aspergers Syndrome, including phobias, sensory integration dysfunction, AD/HD, and Anxiety Disorders; thus, you will find some of those books listed. In 2006, I also ordered and stocked books about special needs to start a parent/teacher resource shelf in my son's public school library. At that time, I was able to review and read several dozen catalogs and books.
Spectrum Homeschool's Page Two of Special Needs' Resources
Websites Regarding Special Needs
Defeat Autism Now!
Nathhan.com
Autism Society of America
His Help in School
Articles by Dr. Thomas Armstrong
Future Horizons: World Leader in Books, DVDs, and Conferences on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Great Schools/Special Needs
Therapeutic Homeschooling/bipolar & Waldorf
TinSnips (Special Needs Resources)
ChristianADHD
American Speech Language Hearing Ass.
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Psychiatric Drug Facts
SpeechFun
Resource and Book Suppliers
LD Hope
Heads Up Now Supply Site
Speech and Language Warehouse
This is one of my favorite sites for finding used books:
Alibirs
Used Homeschool Books
A great site for Asperger's Syndrome resources:
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Autism, Asperger's, AD/HD, Nonverbal Learning Literature/Websites
Born to Explore: The Other Side Of ADD Website/Articles
This is written by a grandmother of a child with autism who has experience with biomedical treatments.
Children With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder by Jaquelyn McCandless
In this book a mother shares her experiences raising a son with autism. She is a descriptive writer and I get the sense I am right with her when I am reading. This is a shorter book and interesting.
A Will of His Own: Reflections on Parenting a Child With Autism by Kelly Harland
I read this book and loved it from start to finish. It is a true story by John Elder Robison about his life growing up with Asperger's Syndrome. An interesting read for any adult.
look me in the eye
An excellent resource book filled with strategies in raising a child on the autistic spectrum or a child with nonverbal learning disability. I refer back to my copy many times.
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home
A well written book, especially for parents new to nonverbal learning disorders.
Bridging the Gap: Raising a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder
An Advocacy Book for all parents with a special needs child; particularly important if your child is in public school or belongs to a charter school. A must for all parents with children with special needs. I have included the website. From Emotions to Advocacy by Pam and Pete Wright.
Wrightslaw
A biomedical treatment book for detoxing children with autism. A good reference book I keep at home.
Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments by Pangborn and Baker
Another one of my favorites. My copy is highlighted.
Facing Autism by Lynn Hamilton
A secondary-level reading book about a boy on the autistic spectrum, by Kathy Hoopmann, is part of our home library. We have several of her books.
Kathy Hoopmann's books
An interesting narrative of a family's struggles. A nice break from all the resource books about autism.
the boy who loved windows by patricia stacey
This looks good, I have not read it, myself:
Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs
Two thin books which are good for references, both around 100 pages, but filled with information. I used the ideas in some of my teaching modification lists.
The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome by Maxine Aston
Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities by Marieke Molenaar-Klumper
My husband picked this one up and I really enjoyed it. An interesting twist on your average autism book, by Kamran Nazeer
Send In The Idiots: Stories from the Other Side of Autism
Another book -- this one has a few coffee cup stains on the cover, as I used it so much when first schooling Andrew. I based a lot of my modification ideas from this book by Kathryn Stewart, Ph.D.
Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome
This is on my to read soon list.
Finding God in Autism: A Forty Day Devotional for Parents of Autistic Children
I found the techniques in this book helpful. Most of the information I had heard before in other books, but I would suggest this book as an excellent starting or review resource. It is easy to read and well formatted. There are samples of chore charts and a list of behavioral techniques.
The AD/HD Parenting Handbook, by Louis Cady, M.D.
Asperger Syndrome And Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions For Tantrums, Rage And Meltdowns by Brenda Smith Myles; Jack Southwick
Home Educating our Autistic Spectrum Children: Paths are Made by Walking by Kitt Cowlisaw and Terri Dowty
Homeschooling the Child with ADD by Lenore Hayes
Hitchhiking Through Asperger Syndrome by Lise Pyles, Tony Attwood
Sensory Integration and the Child by Jean Ayres -
I read this book several years ago. I found the book very helpful.
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction by Carol Stock Kranowitz
It is not uncommon for parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome to have autistic traits. In reading this book I noticed a lot of my own "Aspie" characteristics. This is a true story and good look at a girl growing up with Aspergers.
Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome,by Liane Holliday Willey
Written by an educator in the field of special education, this book gives a thorough description of different learning disabilities and how children are often fall behind in the traditional public school setting. Included in the book is a chapter on choosing to homeschool a child with LD (Learning Disabilities)and/or ADHD. I found the homeschooling section particularly positive and reaffirming. Pick up this book, if you suspect your child has a learning disability.
The Ld Child and Adhd Child: Ways Parents and Professionals Can Help, by Suzanne H. Stevens
Natural Genius: The Gifts of Asperger’s Syndrome by Susan Rubing
I like the “Empowering Parents” section in the back of the book. This is a short book, different than others I have read. A mother of a son with Asperger’s writes about her challenges
More Books to consider:
Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger’s Syndrome and Other Leaning Deficits by Deirdre V. Lovecky
Finding a Different Kind of Normal: Misadventures with Asperger’s Syndromeby Jeanette Purkis
Asperger’s Syndrome and High Achievement: Some Very Remarkable People by Ioan James
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescenceby Luke Jackson
Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood
This link is to Tony Attwood's website. I have read his books and been to his conferences. A must read for anyone in the field of special needs or wanting to learn more about autism.
This is one mother's journey with her son with Asperger's Syndrome. She writes with a great sense of humor and easy to understand manner. She provides resources and a detailed look at the invents in her son's life. She has great visuals. This is a quality book with a lot of information. The author offers an extensive biography. There are sections on mercury and gluten, and much more. I am rereading this one. A fantastic starting point if you are considering biomedical intervention.
Hope for the Autism Spectrum: A Mother and Son Journey of Insight and Biomedical Intervention by Sally Kirk
I read this in two days. I couldn't put it down. The author writes with a fantastic voice and humor. The book is about the mothers who are trying to improve the health of their children. I found myself crying several times. I think everyone should read this book to gain empathy about what families go through in their fight to save their children. Ms. McCarthy is one tough lady.
Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds by Jenny McCarthy
Autism Digest Magazine
Other Books on Special Needs
If you have a child with Bi-polar, ADHD, Tourette's or Asperger's, I strongly recommend
Genius!: Nurturing the Spirit of the Wild, Odd, and Oppositional Child by George T. Lynn , Joanne Barrie Lynn
The author offers unique insights and specific ways to help your child build his self-esteem.
More Foundations and Support Websites:
This is a support group I founded several years ago in Northern California, called S.E.A.M.S. -- Support, Education, Advocacy, for Mothers(& fathers) with children with Special needs.
I listed most of the links when I first started the support group, but some more have been added.
I am no longer a part of the website but maintain a friendship with the board members.(2009) If you live in Northern California there are a lot of useful links here for raising children with special needs.
My SEAMS
AS Companion Labradoodles (Autism Spectrum)
is where we got our Labradoodle!
Special Needs Retreats: Elisha Foundation
Learning Abled Kids
"NACD provides unique services to homeschoolers. With a long tradition in the active support of homeschooling, NACD helps parents make their homeschooling efficient, effective and enjoyable. As a national organization NACD is familiar with the laws in each state. Parents are supported in meeting state requirements, but that is not all that they are given. NACD will design a specific plan for each child. The instruction plan includes not only suggested materials but also how to teach them and even at what speed to teach them." -- quote from NACD site
National Association for Child Development
The ASPEN Society of America, Inc.
O.A.S.I.S. (Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support)
Spectrumhomeschool's Page Two of Special Needs' Resources
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