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Stratford Resources - Special Needs

Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies - Lisa Cipriano Collins

This book is written by a family therapist who has a son with severe peanut and tree-nut allergies. She uses research, knowledge and her family's experience to help parents and schools to cope with food allergies.

Day by Day – Joan F. Goodman & Susan Hoban

A video that illuminates the challenges faced by parents of children with autism /PDD and strategies for coping.

How to Talk About MS with your Children – Monique Devine

This book is meant to be a practical guide to help parents communicate with their children about MS. It can also be useful for anyone who wants to provide help or support to young children or teens who have a parent with multiple sclerosis.

Keys to Parenting a Child with Attention Deficit Disorder – B McNamara

This book recommends ways for you to work with your child’s school to effectively manage your child’s behaviour. Most importantly, you will get advice on providing emotional support and acting as your child’s advocate.

(A) Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders - McCarney and Bauer

This is a book full of intervention strategies for parents who are dealing with a child with ADD.

Small Steps Forward: - Sarah Newman

Using games and activities to help your pre-school child with special needs, this book provides you with information and ideas to encourage your child’s development. The games and activities suggested use toys and materials that most children already have, and involve no special preparation. They are also fun to play.

Taking Charge Of ADHD: - Russell A. Barkley, PhD

This book empowers parents by arming them with the up-to-date knowledge, expert guidance, and confidence they need. The revised edition includes a plan for behaviour management and new strategies for supporting children at school. There is also a list of books, organizations and internet resources that can help parents.

To a Different Drumbeat – P. Clarke H. Kofsky & J. Lauruol,

This book aims to enhance the process of caring for children with special needs. In an age dominated by illusions of perfection and an increasing reliance on medical intervention, the message here is about growing, loving, and helping in a specific area of parenting.

Toilet Teaching with Your Special Child - Michelle Gilpin, PhD & Dorothy Harris

This guide was developed in response to common questions and concerns about toilet teaching. Although it was written for families of children with a disability or delay, it is applicable to all families.

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