Professional Resources

The Creative Curriculum LearningGames

This series of 5 books transforms the fundamentals of early childhood development into easy-to-use activities. These books provide parents and caregivers with proven, fun games to play with their young children from birth through 60 months of age. These materials are perfect for use in home visiting programs, in family child care homes, as send-home materials for families, and in parent education classes.
• Every game is presented on a full page, front and back, and is illustrated with engaging color photos. Within each game you will find details on how to interact with the baby or child, and how to adapt the game to the child's ability level. Each game sheet also includes information on what the child is experiencing, how she or he may react, and an explanation of why the activity is important for the child's development. A chronological age is not mentioned on the handouts, making this a great resource to use with families of children with special needs. Authors: Joseph Sparling and Isabelle Lewis. Paperback, 2008.
• The Home Visitor's Guide is a companion to The Creative Curriculum LearningGames series. It provides home visitors with strategies to help families better understand child development, use observation to learn about their child, and respond to their children's learning during play. It guides the home visitor in selecting LearningGames for individual children and using them with children and families. The Home Visitor's Guide also provides valuable information on conducting home visits, communicating and building effective relationships with families, understanding the influence of culture in their work, and supporting the family-child relationship. Among the resources included are handouts for families that describe child development during the first 5 years of life. Paperback, 80 pages, 2007.

W618	LearningGames Birth-12 Months	$19.95
W266	LearningGames 12-24 Months	$19.95
W484	LearningGames 24-36 Months	$19.95
W976	LearningGames 36-48 Months	$19.95
W413	LearningGames 48-60 Months	$19.95
W103	Set of all 5 Books (listed above)	$96.95
W902	Home Visitor's Guide	$39.95

Developing Fine & Gross Motor Skills, Birth to Three

Here is an exciting home exercise program for children birth to three years, offering dozens of beautifully illustrated, reproducible handouts for parents as well as therapists.
• Each interval of three or six months in the child's development is divided into a fine motor and a gross motor section. In each section several exercise sheets guide caregivers in ways to develop specific motor skills typical of that age level. For example: Reaching upward, Palmar grasp, Hands to midline, Rolling Supine to Prone, Imitating drawn cross, Jumping over objects, Standing on one foot, Stair climbing with alternating feet and many more.
• Written by Donna Staisiunas Hurley, Pediatric PT. Spiralbound, 157 pages, 2000.

W228		$59.95

The Special-Needs Parent Guide Collection

A wonderful collection of books that provide invaluable information to parents and caregivers about a variety of subjects in special education. These books are also great resources for professionals who work with children with disabilities.

W613	Children with Autism - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W509	Siblings of Children with Autism - A Guide for Families	$16.95
W691	Children with Spina Bifida - A Parent's Guide	$21.95
W020	Children with Tourette Syndrome - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W830	Choices in Deafness - A Parents' Guide to Communication Options	$24.95
W489	Children with Visual Impairments - A Parents' Guide	$18.95
W734	Children with Traumatic Brain Injury - A Parent's Guide	$19.95
W950	Teaching Motor Skills to Children with CP - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$19.95
W348	Children with Cerebral Palsy - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W719	Early Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$19.95
W426	Babies with Down Syndrome - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W032	Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$18.95
W780	Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$19.95
W812	The Early Intervention Dictionary	$21.95
W053	The Complete Special-Needs Parent Guide Collection (set of all 14 books above)	$267.95

The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom

This book was written for teachers, suggesting different ways of approaching activities so children with special needs can be successful in the "regular" classroom environment. Each chapter of this book describes practical ways to adjust centers and classroom routines for children with special needs. Six categories of special needs are addressed in each chapter: developmental delays, orthopedic impairments, PDD and autism, attention deficit and ADHD, motor planning problems, and visual impairments.
• Contents include: Circle time, Art center, Sand and water center, Block center, Dramatic play, Snack time, Transitions, Fine motor center, Gross motor center and Outdoor play.
• Written by Patti Gould and Joyce Sullivan. Paperback, 208 pages, 1999.

W883		$24.95

Social Stories by Carol Gray

The concept of Social Stories for children with autism has gained popularity in recent years. Carol Gray initiated and developed the use of Social Stories in 1991. She has 20 years of experience educating students with autistic spectrum disorders.
• Social Stories are used primarily to teach children with autism how to respond appropriately to a given situation. These stories are short, positive narratives that describe specific situations such as when to say thank you, how to give a hug, sharing toys, washing hands etc. They are also used to describe classroom routines, or variations in that routine (e.g. fire drill).
• Social Stories can be written by therapists, teachers, parents - anyone working or living with a child with an autistic spectrum disorder. These stories often include information that helps autistic children understand other people's feelings and thoughts. They require parents and professionals to consider a situation from the perspective of the child with autism, and to identify and share information that may be missing through use of the story.
• "Writing Social Stories" is an actual Carol Gray workshop. In this three-hour presentation she explains the genesis for her concept and leads the audience through exercises during which they can write their own Social Stories. If you plan a group viewing, we recommend ordering additional copies of the workbook so that each participant can have their own copy and have the best learning experience.
• "The New Social Story Book" includes 100 actual stories in different areas such as social skills, personal care, cooking and mealtime routines, helping around the house and more. Each story has black and white illustrations so that the child can have a visual representation of the story. Includes a detailed chapter on how to write Social Stories.

W085	Writing Social Stories with Carol Gray - 2 videos & workbook	$99.95
W096	Additional individual copies of the workbook	$7.95
W107	The New Social Story Book, Illustrated Edition	$39.95
W118	Writing Social Stories with Carol Gray plus The New Social Story Book	$134.95

Video/DVD: Sensory Challenges & Answers

Perhaps one of the most noted high-functioning individuals with autism in the world, Temple Grandin, Ph.D. is an active speaker on autism. In this fascinating video, she discusses the sensory problems people with autism have. She shares her own personal experiences growing up, and also gives ideas as to how one can best face these challenges.
• In this presentation, Temple Grandin touches upon many different sensory issues for individuals with autism, such as sound sensitivity, attention shifting problems, echolalia, tactile defensiveness and more. She gives practical and specific advice as to what works, such as how to best design flash cards, which kind of computer screens work best, how to organize the classroom setting to best meet the needs of autistic children, and the calming effect of pressure.
• An excellent video to use as a supplement to presentations on the topic of sensory issues in autism, or as a resource for parents.
Video/DVD: 26 min., 1999

W151	Video	$14.95
W866	DVD	$34.95

The Manual of Pediatric Feeding Practice

This manual was produced in response to the growing need in recent years for material on pediatric feeding disorders. It is problem focused and pragmatic in its approach.
• Provides photocopiable checklists and assessments to offer parents, teachers and other professionals working with a child.
• Organized alphabetically into the areas that frequently require assessment and treatment, each section contains a thorough overview backed by detailed therapy guidelines.
• Contents: General assessment, General treatment, Aspiration, Behavior & communication, The cheeks, Chewing, Cleft lip & palate, Cup drinking, Food consistency, Gagging & choking, The jaw, The lips, Multiple impairment, Nutritional intake, Orofacial sensation & tone, Positioning, Pre-feeding, Preparation, Reduced endurance, Reflux, Respiration, Saliva control, Spoon feeding, The suck, The swallow, The tongue, Tracheostomy, From tube to oral feeding, Videofluoroscopy.
• Written by Arlene McCurtin, Speech-Lang. Pathologist. Spiralbound, 180 pages, 1997.

W982		$68.95

Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development

This book offers a comprehensive package of tried and tested activities to develop gross and fine motor skills in children. It is ideal for use with children who have profound learning disabilities, cerebral palsy and dyspraxia.
• It offers numerous creative activities and includes handouts that can be photocopied to give to caregivers.
• Contents: Getting started, Activities to stimulate sensory & body awareness, Activities for encouraging basic movement, Activities to promote hand skills, Activities to enhance spatial and early perceptual skills, and Working in small groups.
• Written by Chia Swee Hong, Helen Gabriel and Cathy St John. Spiralbound, 108 pages, 1996.

W015		$57.95

The Complete Resource Book Series

The Complete Resource Book Series offers hundreds of experiences and activities that maximize learning and development in the areas of language, physical, social- emotional, and cognitive growth. Children explore a variety of skills and concepts through stories, music, art, and more. Detailed appendices offer easy reference to helpful tools such as songs, games, recipes, sign language illustrations, and puppet patterns. Packed with ideas and activities, each of these books is a "must have" for preschool or day care teachers, and anyone who is interested in activity ideas for children ages birth to five.
• The Complete Resource Book for Infants: Over 700 Experiences for children from birth to 18 months. Contents: Language development - connecting with the world, Social/emotional development - becoming a social being, Physical development - moving and exploring, Cognitive development - making sense of the world. Written by Pam Schiller, Ph.D. Paperback, 272 pages, 2005.
• The Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos: Over 2,000 ideas and activities for children from 18 to 36 months. Contents: Physical me (body parts), Which one? (words that describe), Who or what is where? (spatial concepts), Sing a song of opposites, Nursery rhymes, Favorite songs, Favorite stories, Seasons, Celebrations. Written by Pam Schiller, Ph.D. Paperback, 576 pages, 2003.
• The Complete Resource Book: An Early Childhood Curriculum: Over 2,000 ideas and activities for children ages 3 to 5 years. Each daily plan is organized around a theme and contains: circle time activities, music and movement activities, suggested books, learning center ideas in areas such as fine motor, art, cooking, and more. Written by Pam Schiller, Ph.D., and Kay Hastings, Ph.D. Paperback, 463 pages, 1998.

W659	Complete Resource Book for Infants	$24.95
W593	Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos	$34.95
W261	Complete Resource Book: An Early Childhood Curriculum	$29.95
W718	Set of all 3	$87.95

It Takes Two to Talk: A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Language Delays

This updated edition of The Hanen Center's classic guidebook is a must-have for parents, speech-language pathologists and others who work with or care for young children with language delays.
• It Takes Two to Talk is written in simple language and is full of beautiful, color illustrations. It shows parents how to help their child communicate and learn language during everyday activities like mealtime, bath time, playtime and book reading. This book is invaluable for parents of children ranging from those who are still at the very earliest stages of communication to those who have begun to talk in short sentences.
• This new edition is supported by the most current research. It includes easy-to-use checklists, practical guidelines for choosing communication goals, and a new section on building the foundations for literacy. This book shows parents how to have fun with their children, while turning every interaction into an opportunity for language learning.
• A Hanen Center book. Written by Pepper & Weitzman. Paperback, 170 pages, 2004.
• The DVD acts as a companion to the guidebook. Viewers can easily find specific topics or sections on the DVD, or can follow along with each chapter of the It Takes Two to Talk guidebook. Watch parents having fun with their children in everyday situations and see how their use of the strategies from the guidebook helps their child interact, take better turns and learn to communicate more effectively. Approximately 2 hours, 2006.

W437	Book - It Takes Two to Talk	$51.95
W089	DVD - It Takes Two to Talk	$53.95
W455	Book in Spanish - It Takes Two to Talk	$51.95

Learning Language & Loving It: A Guide to Promoting Children's Social and Language Development in Early Childhood Settings

• This beautifully illustrated guidebook is an outstanding resource for teachers, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals who work with young children and who are responsible for creating early childhood environments that maximize children's language, social, and literacy skills.
• This second edition, updated with the most current research in the field, is geared to a wide range of needs, from children at the earliest stages of nonverbal communication to those who can speak in complex sentences. Provides practical, step-by-step strategies for helping children interact and communicate, including children with language and/or social skills delays.
• Contents: An inside look at interaction in early childhood settings, The stages of language development, Let the child lead, Taking turns together, Encourage interactions in group situations, Fostering peer interaction, Adjust the way you talk, Create an environment for talking and learning, Promote pretend play, Pave the way for young readers and writers, Circle time: an interactive language-learning experience.
• Written by Elaine Weitzman and Janice Greenberg, speech-language pathologists with The Hanen Center, a recognized worldwide innovator in family-focused early language intervention programs. Paperback, 397 pages, 2002.

W679		$49.95

DVD/Video: Embracing Play Teaching Your Child with Autism

An excellent video/DVD, practical and full of ideas for parents and professionals on how to keep a child with autism engaged through what comes naturally to most children - play. Embracing Play shows dozens of play sessions between parent or professional and child. The children shown have all been diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. They range in age from 2.5 to 4.5 years.
• Using a technique called "Object Focused Play", developed by the Behavioral Intervention Association, the video teaches how to use toys to capture a child's attention and initiate learning. This technique uses "entry points", activities that most interest a specific child (e.g. dropping a ball or pouring water), to set the foundation for simple play routines that are gradually expanded into more symbolic play. Play scenes are very easy to follow and replicate.
• This video is recommended for parents, caregivers, and anyone working with young autistic children.
• Developed by Hilary Baldi and Deanne Detmers, founders and directors of the Behavioral Intervention Association in Emeryville, CA, a non-profit organization that provides early intervention programs to children with autism and their families. 47 minutes, 2000.

W335	Video	$34.95
W541	DVD	$34.95

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction

The Out-of-Sync Child is the first accessible, clearly written guide to Sensory Integration Dysfunction, and a drug-free treatment approach. It is the #1 selling book in America on sensory issues, now in its 16th printing! Written by a preschool teacher with over 25 years of experience, the book explains Sensory Integration Dysfunction in all its stages. This comprehensive, easily understood guide covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the basics of Sensory Integration and what could go wrong, to identifying when a child has a problem with the tactile, vestibular or proprioceptive senses, diagnosis and treatment, coping with the child's emotions, and more. This book is a must-have resource for parents of children with sensory dysfunction issues. Written by Carol S. Kranowitz. Paperback, 322 pages, 2005.

W656		$15.95

The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with SI Dysfunction

In this book, Carol Stock Kranowitz continues her significant work in the field of SI Dysfunction. This book features more than 100 playful activities that help develop and organize a child's brain and body. The activities work at home and at school, and add a few more smiles to the child's day. Most activities are for the developmental age range of 3 and up, with some activities for children under 2. Activities are organized according to the sensory system they target, i.e. tactile activities, vestibular activities, body position, visual, auditory, smelling and tasting. Other activities are organized by sensory-related areas, i.e. oral-motor skills, motor planning, fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, and crossing the midline. Paperback, 324 pages, 2006.

W500		$15.95

Building Bridges through Sensory Integration - Therapy for Children with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Three experienced occupational therapists wrote this must-have practical guide for professionals, parents, teachers, and caregivers. The book provides a good overview of the theory of sensory integration, methods to assess a person's ability to receive sensory information, and many practical suggestions for home and school. There are many creative techniques and useful tips for dealing with everyday challenges.
• Contents: What is occupational therapy, What is sensory integration, What are the sensory systems, Identifying problems with sensory integration, Strategies for managing challenging behavior, Ideas for self-care skills, Adapting home, school, and childcare settings, Suggested activities for sensory diets, Equipment and resources.
• Written by Ellen Yack, B.Sc., M.Ed., O.T., Paula Aquilla, B.Sc., O.T., and Shirley Sutton, B.Sc., O.T. Hardcover, 207 pages, 2002.

W635		$34.95