The Building Bridges Project

							                                                  The Building Bridges Project
The following items have been added to the MCLS. Approximately 310 new items have been purchased with
Federal Library Services and Technology Act Funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Items with an “ * ” have been purchased for the PERL Library (Parent-Educator Resource Library). The PERL Library provides current
information and resources on disability related topics. This library includes over 6,000 articles, over 1,600 books, and audio/video tapes within
thirty subject categories. Materials may be borrowed by phone, email, postal mail or by making an appointment to visit. For more information,
call 377-4660, x3131. Email: perl@ccmail.monroe.edu

ADD/ADHD
      A Bird’s-eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD: Advice from Young Survivors by Chris Zeigler Dendy
      AD/HD: Helping your Child: a Comprehensive Program to treat AD/HD Disorders at Home and in School
      by Warren Umansky*
      ADHD: A Complete and Authoritative Guide by American Academy of Pediatrics*
      Coping with ADD/ADHD by Jaydene Morrison
      Eddie Enough! by Debbie Zimmett
      Helping Adolescents with ADHD and Learning Disabilities by Judith Greenbaum
      I’m Somebody Too by Jeanne Gehret
      Joey Pigza Loses Control by Jack Gantos
      Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos
      Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADD by Kathleen Nadeau*
      Putting on the Brakes Young People’s Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
      by Patricia Quinn
      Shelley the Hyperactive Turtle by Deborah Moss
      Stuck on Fast Forward: Youth with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Shirley Brinkerhoff*
      Taking A.D.D to School by Ellen Weiner
      Twelve Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child: Drug Free Alternatives by Laura Stevens
      Understanding Girls with AD/HD by Kathleen Nadeau
      What Would Joey Do? by Jack Gantos
      Zipper: The Kid With ADHD by Caroline Janover

ASTHMA
     Asthma and Allergy Action Plan for Kids, The: A complete program to help your child live a full and
     active life by Kate Kelly and Allen Dozor*
     Breathe Easy: Young People’s Guide to Asthma, 2nd ed by Jonathan H. Weiss*
     Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Guide to Asthma: How to Help Your Child Live A Healthier Life by
     Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia*
     Weaver’s Daughter by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
     Living with Asthma by Shirley H. Gray

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: Baker
      Asperger’s and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope through Famous Role Models by Norm Ledgin
      Autism – Asperger’s and Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond by Jerry and Mary Newport
      Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome? A guide for family and friends by Jude Welton
      Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, The Mark Haddon
      Discrete Trial Teaching (Family Educational Series #1) Video by New York Families for Autism
      (http://www.nyfac.org/)
      Finding out about Asperger Syndrome: High Functioning Autism and PDD Gunilla Gerland
      Flight of A Dove, The by Alexandra, Day
      Haze Kathy Hoopmenn
      Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide by Katheryn
      Stewart
      Hidden Child: Youth with Autism., The by Sherry Bonnice*
      Improving Play Skills (Family Educational Series #2) video by New York Families for Autism
      (http://www.nyfac.org/)
      Just Take A Bite Dr. Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson*
      Mind Tree, The: A Miraculous Child Breaks The Silence of Autism Tito R. Mukhopadhyay
      Party Train by Leslie Mitchell
      Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying Rebekah Heinrichs
      Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges for Children with Asperger Syndrome by Haley Morgan Myles
      Social Skills Picture Book, The by Dr. Jed Baker*
      Taking Care of Myself by Mary Wrobel*
        Teaching Language To Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities by Michael Sundberg
        and James Partington*
        Teaching Verbal Behavior: An Introduction to Parents Teaching Language video by James Partington*
        This is Asperger Syndrome Elisa Gagnon and Brenda Smith Myles
        What is Asperger Syndrome and How Will It Affect Me? By Martine Ives
        When My Autism Gets Too Big: A Relaxation Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Kari
        Dunn Buriin
        Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Asperger's Syndrome and Autism by Jerry Newport

CANCER
     Cancer by Lisa Yount
     Living with Leukemia by Patsy Wescott
     Teens with Cancer by Gail B. Stewart*

CEREBRAL PALSY
     Cerebral Palsy (Health Watch Series) by John Coppersmith Gold
     Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Parent’s Guide by Elaine Geralis
     Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Manual for Therapists, Parents, and Community Workers by Archie
     Hinchcliffe*
     Coping with Cerebral Palsy by Laura Anne Gilman*
     Living with Cerebral Palsy (Living Well Chronic Conditions Series) by Susan Gray
     Petey by Ben Mikaelsen
     Stoner & Spaz by Ronald Koertge
     Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman

CHRONIC ILLNESS
     Chained: Youth with Chronic Illness by Autumn Libal*
     Chronic Kids, Constant Hope: Help and Encouragement for Parents…. By Elizabeth Hoekstra
     Coping with Your Child's Chronic Illness by Alesia T. Barrett-Singer
     Living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis by Susan Heinrichs Gray

CYSTIC FIBROSIS
      Cystic Fibrosis by Judy Monroe
      Cystic Fibrosis by Melissa Abramovitz
      Cystic Fibrosis by Susan Dudley Gold
      Cystic Fibrosis: Everything You Need to Know (Your Personal Health) by Wayne Kepron, MD
      Living with Cystic Fibrosis by Susan Heinrichs Gray

DEAFNESS / HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
     American Sign Language by Deborah Kent
     Best of Both Worlds (a not- so-silent life), The by Lila Miller
     Can You Feel The Thunder? by Lynn McElfresh
     Can You Hear A Rainbow? The Story of a Deaf Boy Named Chris by Jamee Riggio Heelan
     Elana’s Ears, or How I Became the Best Big Sister in the World by Gloria Roth Lowell
     Kid-Friendly Parenting With Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: A Treasury of Fun Activities Towards
     Better Behavior by Daria Medwid and Denis Chapman Weston
     Literacy and Your Deaf Child: What Every Parent Should Know by David Stewart*
     Living with Deafness by Emma Haughton
     Moses Sees a Play by Issac Millman
     My Sense of Silence: Memoirs of a Childhood with Deafness by Lennard Davis
     Ocean Inside, The: Youth who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing by Autumn Libal*
     Silent Boy, The by Lois Lowry
     Silent Ears, Silent Heart: A Deaf Man’s Journey Through Two Worlds…by Blair LaCrosse
     Some Kids Are Deaf by Lola M. Schaefer
     Sound and Fury directed by Josh Aronson
     Talking Hands: A Sign Language Video for Children published by Consumervision, 2000

DEVELOPMENTAL and LEARNING DISABILITIES (general)
     Embracing the Monster: Overcoming the Challenges of Hidden Disabilities by Veronica Crawford
     It’s OK To Be Different by Todd Parr
     Learning and Living: a Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning
     Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia by Dale Brown
        Learning Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide by Penny Hutchins Paquette and Cheryl Gerson Tuttle.
        My Name Isn’t Slow: Youth with Mental Retardation, Youth w/ Special Needs Series*
        Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child with a Disability
        by Robert Naseef*
        Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child with a Disability by
        Robert Naseef
        Straight Talk About Learning Disabilities by Kay Marie Porterfield
        Strengthening Relationships When our Children Have Special Needs: Growing Through Challenge
        by Nick Martin*
        Succeeding With LD: 20 True Stories about Real People with LD by Jill Lauren
        Taking Care of Myself by Mary Wrobel
        The Don't Give Up Kid and Learning Differences by Jeanne Gehret
        Why Can’t I Learn Like Everyone Else? Youth With Learning Disabilities by Shirley Brinkerhoff*
        Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Asperger's Syndrome & Autism by Jerry Newport*

DIABETES
      Cooking Up Fun for Kids with Diabetes by Patricia Geil and Tami Ross
      Diabetes: Fight It With the Blood Type Diet by Peter J. D’Adamo
      Sugar Was My Best Food: Diabetes and Me by Carol Peacock, Carol, et.al.

DIET
        Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet by Elaine Gottschall
        Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food for Kids: 150 Family-Tested Recipes by Sheri L. Sanderson
        Just Take A Bite by Dr. Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson
        Visual Recipes: A Cookbook for Non-Readers by Tabitha Orth

DOWN SYNDROME
     123 For You and Me by Margaret Girnis
     A Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome: Toward A Brighter Future by Siegfried Pueschel
     Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers by
     Libby Kumin
     Count Us In: growing up with Down Syndrome by Jason Kingsley, et.al.
     Down Syndrome by Salvatore Tocci
     Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook, The: A Guide To Promoting Healthy Lifestyles by Joan E. Guthrie
     Medlen
     Down Syndrome Visions For the Twenty First Century by William I. Cohen
     Early Communication Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: a guide for parents and professionals by
     Libby Kumin
     Everything You Need to Know About Down Syndrome by Mary Bowman-Kruhm
     Head Above Water by SL Rottman
     Learning and Living: a Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning
     Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia by Dale Brown
     Living with Down Syndrome by Andreas Reeg, Cora Halder, and Siegfried Pueschel
     Living With Down Syndrome by Jenny Bryan
     My Friend Isabelle by Eliza Woloson
     My Name Is Not Slow: Youth with Mental Retardation by Autumn Libal
     Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners, Book 1 by Deanna
     Horstmeier*
     Teaching Reading to Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers by Patricia Logan
     Oelwein*
     We’ll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT / INCLUSION: Agran
     Alternative Assessment: Measuring Outcomes and Supports for Students with Disabilities by Harold
     Kleinert and Jacqui Kearns
     Bullies, Targets & Witnesses: Helping Children Break the Pain Chain by Suellen Fried
     Bulling in Secondary Schools: What It Looks Like and How to Manage It by Keith Sullivan
     Bully Busters: A Teacher's Manual for Helping Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders by DA Newman
     Bully Free Classroom: Over 100 Tips and Strategies for Teachers K-8 by Allan L. Beane
     Creativity and Collaborative Learning: The Practical Guide to Empowering Students, Teachers, and
     Families by Jacqueline Thousand, et.el.
     Differentiated Instruction Guide for Inclusive Teaching by Anne M. Moll
        How To Be A Para Pro : A Comprehensive Training Manual For Paraprofessionals by Diana Twachtman-
        Cullen
        Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism by Sheila Wagner
        Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students with Autism by Sheila Wagner
        Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors: A Guide to Intervention and Classroom Management by
        Nancy Mather
        New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children With Special Needs, The: A Guide
        for Parents and Teachers by Sue Schwartz
        Paraprofessional’s Guide To The Inclusive Classroom: Working As A Team by Mary Beth Doyle
        Promoting Social Success A Curriculum for Children with Special Needs by Gary Siperstein and Emily
        Rickards
        Student-Directed Learning Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices
        Successful High School Inclusion: Making Access A Reality by Dr. Marilyn Friend
        Successful Inclusion Strategies for Secondary and Middle School Teachers : Keys to Help Struggling
        Learners Access the Curriculum by MC Gore
        Teaching Reading in Middle School by Laura Robb
        Teaching Study Skills and Strategies to Students with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, or
        Special Needs by Stephen S. Strichart
        Why Johnny Doesn’t Behave: Twenty Tips and Measurable BIPs by Barbara Bateman
        You're Going to Love this Kid" Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom by Paula Kluth

EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE
     Embracing the Monster: Overcoming the Challenges of Hidden Disabilities by Veronica Crawford

EPILEPSY: Bennett
      Epilepsy: The Ultimate Teen Guide by Kathlyn Gay
      Epilepsy: 199 Answers by Andrew N. Wilner
      Growing Up With Epilepsy by Lynn Bennett
      Just the Facts: Epilepsy by Kristina Routh

FICTIONAL STORIES about disabilities
      Voices from the Margins: An Annotated Bibliography of Fiction on Disabilities and Differences for Young
      People by Marilyn Ward

HIGH INTEREST / LOW READING
      A Light In The Sky by Cynthia Mercati
      Chain, The: Passages to Suspense by Anne E. Schraff
      Chuck Farris and The Tower of Darkness by Lois Gresh
      Courageous Comebacks: Athletes Who Defied The Odds by Joanne Mattern
      Feelings Book, The by Todd Parr
      Helping Paws Service Dogs by Judy Duden
      High/Low Handbook: Best Books and Websites for Reluctant Teen Readers 4th Edition by Ellen V.
      Libretto
      Milkweek by Jerry Spinelli
      My Thirteenth Year by Samantha Abeel
      River of Amber by Linda Baxter
      River of Freedom by Linda Baxter
      River of Ice by Linda Baxter
      Shining Prince, The by Susan Grohmann
      Summer Friends by Jane Porter Meier
      Walking to the Bus-Rider Blues by Robinet, Harriette, and Gillem

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER: Fitzgibbons
      Helping Your Child with OCD: A Workbook for Parents of Children With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
      by Lee Fitzgibbons
      OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from OCD by Bruce M Hyman

PARENT SUPPORT
     Helping Your Angry Child: A Workbook For You and Your Family by Darleyne G. Nemeth
     Helping Your Teenager Beat Depression: A Problem Solving Approach by Katherina Manassis
         I need help with School! A Guide for parents of children with Autism & Asperger's Syndrome
         by Rebecca Moyes
         New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children With Special Needs, The: A Guide
         for Parents and Teachers by Sue Schwartz
         Power of Positive Parenting, The: A Wonderful Way to Raise Children by Glenn Latham
         Strengthening Relationships when Our Children Have Special Needs by Nick Martin
         Wrightslaw: Special Education Law by Peter W. Wright

PHYSICAL CHALLENGES (general)
      A Very Special Critter by Mercer Mayer
      All Kinds of Friends, Even Green! By Ellen Senisi
      Rolling Along: The Story of Taylor and His Wheelchair by Jamee Riggio Heelan
      Susan Laughs by Jeanne Willis
      Breaking Down Barriers: Youth with Physical Challenges by Joan Esherick*

SEIZURE DISORDER
      Taking Seizure Disorders To School by Kim Gosselin

SIBLING SUPPORT
      All About My Brother by Sarah Peralta
      Sibling Stories: Reflections on Life with a Brother or Sister on the Autism Spectrum by Lynne Stern Feiges
      and Mary Jane Weiss
      Too Old for This, Too Young for That! Your Survival Guide for The Middle – School Years by Harriet
      Mosatche
      Views From Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs by Donald J. Meyer
      What About Me? Growing Up with a Developmentally Disabled Sibling by Bryna Siegel

TOURETTE SYNDROME
     Teacher Looks At Tourettes Syndrome video by Susan Conners, Tourette Syndrome Association
     Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals by Uttom Chowdhury
     Tictionary: A Reference Guide to the World of Tourette Syndrome, AS, ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive
     Disorder for Parents and Professionals by Becky Ottinger

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: Esherick
     Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Parent’s Guide by Lisa Schoenbrodt
     Journey Toward Recovery: Youth with Brain Injury, The by Joan Esherick*

VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
      A Different Way of Seeing: Youth with Blindness and Vision Impairment by Patti Souder*
      A Picture Book of Louis Braille by David Adler
      Braille for the Sighted by S. Harold Collins
      Brian’s Bird by Patricia A Davis
      Helen Keller by David Adler
      Helen Keller: a Determined Life by Elizabeth MacLeod
      Helping Children Who Are Blind: Family and Community Support for Children with Vision Problems
      by Sandy Niemann
      Living With Blindnessby Patsy Westcott
      Looking Out for Sarah by Glenna Lange
      Private and Confidential: A Story About Braille by Marion Ripley
      Secret Code, The by Dana Meachen Rau
      Some Kids Are Blind by Lola M. Schaefer
      Story of Helen Keller, The by Rachel A. Kestler-Grack

YOUTH with SPECIAL NEEDS SERIES
The following books were purchased as part of a youth series. The titles do not fit into any of our disabilities
categories. There are 15 books in this series. The others have been placed within the categories above.
         A House Between Homes: Youth in the Foster Care System 1-59084-740-7*
         Finding My Voice: Youth with Speech Impairment 1-59084-738-5*
         Guaranteed Rights: The Legislation that Protects Youth with Special Needs 1-59084-742-3*
         On the Edge of Disaster: Youth in the Criminal Justice System 1-59084-741-5*
         Runaway Train: Youth with Emotional Disturbance 1-59084-732-6*
         Somebody Hear Me Crying: Youth in Protective Services 1-59084-739-3*