Childrens’ Books
The Don’t-give-up Kid by Jeanne Gehret 
This book provides a special look into the world of a child with a reading disability. From an understanding of what it feels like to have a disability to the diagnosis to the interventions that are used in special education, this book provides a peek into a special world.
This book should be the first stop for parents whose children are diagnosed with a learning disability. Teachers who teach special education or teach in inclusion classrooms should have this book handy as well to help all students understand what it is like to learn differently.
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Eagle Eyes by Jeanne Gehret 
This book provides a special look into the world of a child with ADD. Children will learn what it is like to live with ADD and how it is treated. Parents and teachers will even learn from this book as they are given great examples of patient support and effective strategies to help children with attention problems.
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Houdini’s Gift by Jeanne Gehret 
This book provides a unique lesson on creating and utilizing individual behavior plans. Help children understand that behavior plans are good and help to develop responsibility while allowing them to work towards a special reward. Parents and teachers will also glean much from this book as it demonstrates the key factors in an effective behavior plan.
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The Friendship Puzzle, by Julie Coe
Whether a parent with a child with autism or a teacher in an inclusion classroom with an autistic student, this is a must have book. By looking at friendships as a puzzle to be figured out, children will learn why a child with autism acts differently as well as some ideas on how to be friends.
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