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DSAGT has a wide array of informational, inspirational books and videos available for families use. Here is a list of resources currently available. Please contact Jennifer Douglas at (419) 517-4584 to borrow a title or to find out more about what we have.

BOOKS


Babies and Toddlers

  • Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parent's Guide
  • Bebés con Síndrome de Down: Guía para padres
  • Games Babies Play: A handbook of games to play with infants by Julie Hagstrom and Joan Morrill
  • I Can, Can You? By Marjorie W. Pitzer: A board book featuring babies with Down Syndrome
  • The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication skills to children with special needs by Sue Schwartz and Joan Heller Miller

Biographical/ Family Stories/ Inspirational

  • Choosing Naia: A Family's Journey by Mitchell Zuckoff
  • Count Us In: Growing up with Down Syndrome by Jason Kingsley and Mitchell Levitz
  • Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives
  • It Matters: Lessons from my Son by Janice Fialka
  • Living It Up with Downs: How my Son Became my Mentor By Martin Lopez Ramirez
  • Show Me No Mercy: A Compelling story of remarkable courage by Robert Perske
  • A Special Kind of Love by Susan Titus Osborn and Janet Lynn Mitchell
  • You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring personal stories by parents of children with disabilities by Stanley D. Klein and Kim Schive

Informational

  • Adolescents with Down Syndrome" Toward a more fulfilling life by Siegfried M. Pueschel and Maria Sustrova
  • Down Syndrome and Vitamin Therapy by Kent MacLeod
  • Independence: Teaching Everyday skills to children with special needs by Bruce L. Baker and Alan Brightman

The following titles are from the Topics in Down Syndrome Book Series:

  • Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers by Libby Kumin
  • The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles by Joan E. Guthrie Medlen
  • Early Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Libby Kumin
  • Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Maryanne Bruni
  • Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Patricia C. Winders
  • Medical issues in Children with Down Syndrome
  • Teaching Math to people with Down Syndrome and other hands=on learners by DeAnna Horstmeier

Parenting

  • Extraordinary Kids: Nurturing and championing your child with special needs by Cheri Fuller and Louise Tucker Jones
  • The Parent's Handbook STEP: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting by Don Dinkmeyer and Gary D. McKay

School Issues

  • Believe in my child with special needs: Helping children achieve their potential in school by Mary A. Falvey
  • Do You Hear what I Hear? Parents and Professionals working together for children with special needs By Janice Fialka and Karen Mikas
  • Everyone Counts: Teaching acceptance and inclusion: A program for schools
  • From Emotions to Advocacy: the Special Education Survival Guide by Pam Wright and Pete Wright
  • How to compromise with your School District without comprising your Child by Gary Mayerson
  • My Friend Isabelle By Eliza Woloson
  • My Friend Isabelle By Eliza Woloson - A Teacher's Guide to the book for classroom activities that foster acceptance of difference's is also available
  • You, Your Child, and "Special" Education: A Guide to making the system work by Barbara Coyne Cutler

Fiction Mystery/Suspense

  • Honor Thy Son by Lou Shaw

Videos

  • Clinician's View: Potty Learning for Children who experience Delays by Susanne R. Hays
  • Documentary with Chris Burke of "Life Goes On"
  • Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months By Will Schermerhorn
  • Educating Peter
  • Everyone Counts: Teaching acceptance and inclusion Grades K-1
  • Everyone Counts: Teaching acceptance and inclusion Grades 4-6
  • Gifts pf Love: Why is Everyone so Down? TV 24 interview
  • It's All Part of the Job: Social Skills for Success at Work
  • Local News Clips: WTOL 10/8/04
  • Love and Learning Video/tape/book series
  • The Up Side of Downs: A Love Story