YOUTH AND DISABILITIES

 

Updated June 2009 

Allen, Shirley. Discovering life skills : employability for youth  : Volume 8. -- Toronto : YWCA of Greater Toronto, 2000.

Anderson, Elizabeth M./Clarke, Lynda. Disability in adolescence. -- London : Methuen, 1982.

Barnhill, Gena P. Right address ... wrong planet : children with Asperger Syndrome becoming adults. -- Shawnee Mission, KA : Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2002.

Betschart, Jean; Thom, Susan. In control : a guide for teens with diabetes.  -- Toronto : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c1995.

Bolick, Teresa. Asperger syndrome and adolescence : helping preteens and teens get ready for the real world. -- Gloucester, MA : Fair Winds Press, c2001.

Brotherston, Naida Edgar. Adolescence and myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome : journeys with the dragon. -- Binghamton, NY  : Haworth Medical Press, 2001.

Brown, Ronald T.; Daly, Brian P.; Rickel, Annette U. Chronic illness in children and adolescents. -- Cambridge, MA : Hogrefe & Huber, 2007.

Canada. Health Programs and Services Branch. Children and youth with a hearing loss : promoting mental health. -- Ottawa : Minister of Supply and Services, 1994.

Canadian Council on Children and Youth. Meeting the needs of children, youth and families living with HIV/AIDS. -- Ottawa : Canadian Council on Children and Youth,  1990.

Canadian Council on Social Development. Children and youth with special needs : summary report of findings. -- Ottawa, ON : Canadian Council on Social Development, [2001].

Crump, Marguerite. Don't sweat it! : every body's answers to questions you don't want to ask. -- Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Publishing, 2002.

Denby, Chris A. Zeigler. Teenagers with ADD : a parents' guide. -- Bethesda, MD :  Woodbine House, 1995.

Gagnon, Elisa. Power cards : using special interests to motivate children and youth with Asperger syndrome and autism. -- Shawnee Mission, KS : Autism Asperger Publishing Co., 2001.

Gordon, Michael. I would if I could : a teenager's guide to ADHD/hyperactivity. -- New York, NY : GSI Publications, 1993.

Gray, Alison. Huntington's and me : a guide for young people. -- Wellington : Huntington's Disease Association (Wellington) Inc., 2000.

Hard of Hearing Services, SMD. Workplace mentoring : program design implementation and evaluation considerations ; enhancing employment options for hard of hearing and oral deaf youth.  – Winnipeg : Society for Manitobans with Disabilities , 1999.

Hartmann, Thom. ADD success stories : a guide to fulfillment for families with Attention Deficit Disorder : maps, guidebooks, and travelogues for hunters in this farmer's world. -- Grass Valley, CA : Underwood Books, 1995.

Holman, Irene; Barre, Marc; Neuheimer, Eda. Fitness project for autistic children and youth. -- Vancouver, BC : Pacific Association For Autistic Citizens, c1987.

Huegel, Kelly. Young people and chronic illness : true stories, help, and hope. -- Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Publishing Inc., c1998.

Huntington Society of Canada. Juvenile Huntington disease : a resource for families, health professionals and caregivers. -- Kitchener, ON : Huntington Society of Canada, 2000.

Ives, Martine. What is Asperger syndrome, and how will it affect me? : a guide for young people. -- rev. ed. -- Shawnee Mission, KS : Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2001.

Jackson, Luke. Freaks, geeks and Asperger syndrome : a user guide to adolescence. -- London, UK : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002.

Johnson, Darryl. Towards inclusion : tapping hidden strengths : planning for students who are alcohol-affected. -- Winnipeg : Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, c2001.

Kaufman, Miriam. Easy for you to say : Q & A's for teens living with chronic illness or disability. -- Toronto, ON :  Key Porter Books, 1995.

Keefe, Elizabeth B.; Moore, Veronica M.; Duff, Frances R. Listening to the experts : students with disabilities speak out. – Baltimore : Paul H.Brookes, c2006.

King, Alan J.C.; Coles, Beverly. The Health of Canada's youth : views and behaviors of 11-, 13- and 15-year-olds from 11 countries. -- Ottawa, ON : Health and Welfare Canada, 1992.

Kleinfeld, Judith/Morse, Barbara/Wescott, Siobhan. Fantastic Antone grows up : adolescents and adults with fetal alcohol syndrome. -- Fairbanks, Alaska : University of Alaska Press, 2000.

Kriegsman, Kay H./D'Zmura-Rechsteiner, Jennifer/Zaslow, Elinor L.. Taking charge : teenagers talk about life and physical disabilities. -- Rochville, MD : Woodbine House, 1992.

Lehr, Ellen. Psychological management of traumatic brain injuries in children and adolescents. -- Rockville, MD : Aspen Publishers, 1990.

Levine, Mel. All kinds of minds : a young student's book about learning abilities and learning disorders. -- Cambridge, MA : Educators Publishing Service, 1993.

Lutkenhoff, Marlene/Oppenheimer, Sonya G. SPINAbilities : a young person's guide to spina bifida. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, Inc., c1997.

Mahony, Mary. There's an "S" on my back : "S" is for scoliosis. -- Belmont, MA : Redding Press, c1999.

Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth. Working together : a handbook for parents of children with special needs in school. – Winnipeg : Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, c2004.

Manitoba Education, Training and Youth. A Profile of student learning : outcomes in Manitoba. -- Winnipeg : Manitoba Education, Training and Youth, 2002.

Mannix, Darlene. Life skills for secondary students with special needs. -- West Nyack, NY : The Center for Applied Research in Education, c1995.

Meyer, Donald J. Views from our shoes : growing up with a brother or sister with special needs. -- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, c1997.

Minskoff, Esther; Allsopp, David. Academic success strategies for adolescents with learning disabilities and ADHD. -- Baltimore : Paul H. Brooks, 2003.

Mitchell, Joyce Slayton. See me more clearly : career and life planning for teens with physical disabilities. -- New York :  Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1980.

Myles, Brenda Smith; Adreon, Diane. Asperger syndrome and adolescence : practical solutions for school success. -- Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co., 2001.

Nicole, Roberts. Living your own life : a handbook for teenagers. -- Minneapolis, MN :  Pacer Center, 1993.

Pacific Association for Autistic Children. Fitness project: for Autistic children and youth. -- Vancouver, BC : Pacific Association for Autistic children, 1987.

Parkland Community Futures Development Corporation; Dauphin Youth Service Canada. Get involved : how youth can create community-based initiatives. --  Grandview, MB : Parkland Community Futures Development Corporation, 2003.

Parmenter, Trevor R. Bridges from school to working life for handicapped youth: the view from Australia. -- New York : International Exchange of Experts and Information in Rehabilitation World Rehabilitation Fund, 1986.

Quinn, Patricia O. ADD and the college student : a guide for high school and college students with Attention Deficit Disorder. --  revised ed. -- Washington, DC : Magination Press, c2001.

Quinn, Patricia O. Adolescents and ADD : gaining the advantage. -- Washington, DC : Magination Press, 1995.

Quinn, Patricia O.; Stern, Judith M. Putting on the brakes : young people's guide to understanding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. -- rev. ed. -- Washington, DC : Magination Press, 2001.

Roberts, Nicole. Living your own life : a handbook for teenagers. -- Minneapolis, MN : Pacer Center, 1993.

Sicile-Kira, Chantal. Adolescents on the autism spectrum : a parent's guide to the cognitive, social, physical, and transitional needs of teenagers with autism spectrum disorders. -- New York : A Perigee Book, 2006.

Stern, Judith M.; Ben-Ami, Uzi. Many ways to learn : young people's guide to learning disabilities. -- Washington, DC : Magination Press, c1996.

Storey, Keith; Bates, Paul ; Hunter, Dawn The Road ahead : transition to adult life for persons with disabilities 2nd  St. Augustine, FL: Training Resource Network, Inc., 2008

Thornton, Denise. Physical disabilities : the ultimate teen guide. -- Lanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, Inc., c2007.

Thorson, Kristin. Fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome in young people : a guide for parents. -- Bakersfield, CA : Health Information Network, Inc., 1994.

Vermeulen, Peter. I am special : introducing children and young people to their autistic spectrum disorder. -- London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2000.

Volunteers in Prevention. VIP - PEERS : Volunteers in prevention - promoting education, encouragement, resources and support : resource manual : drug and alcohol prevention education for deaf high-school and college students. -- Rochester, NY : Rochester Institute of Technology, 1992.

Ylvisaker, Mark. Head injury rehabilitation: children and adolescents. -- Austin, TX : PRO-ED, 1985.

 

LITERATURE

Bell, William. Absolutely invincible. -- Toronto : Stoddart Kids, c1988.

Blakeslee, Mary. Hal. -- Toronto : Stoddart , c1991.

Byars, Betsy. The summer of the swans. -- New York : Penguin Group, 1970.

Cleaver, Bill; Cleaver, Vera. Me too. -- Philadelphia : Lippincott, 1973.

Flodin, Mickey. Signing for kids : the fun way for anyone to learn American Sign Language. -- New York : Perigee, 1991.

Hermes, Patricia. What if they knew? -- New York : Hartcourt Brace Jovanich, 1980.

Hunter, Edith Fisher. Child of the silent night. -- Boston, MA : Houghton Mifflin, 1963.

Janz, Heidi. Sparrows on wheels. – Edmonton : DocCrip Press, c2004.

Jones, Ron. The Acorn people. -- New York : Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers, 1976.

Little, Jean/Parker, Lewis. Mine for keeps. -- New York : Pocket Books, 1962.

Mathias, Beverly. The Spell singer and other stories. -- London : Blackie & Son, 1989.

Matlin, Marlee. Deaf child crossing.  -- New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, c2002.

Nelson, Rosemary. Dragon in the clouds. -- Toronto, ON : Napoleon Publishing, c1994.

Perske, Robert. Don't stop the music. -- Nashville : Abingdon Press, 1986.

Quinn, Patrick J. Matthew Pinkowski's Special summer. -- Washington, DC : Kendell Green,  1991.

Springer, Nancy. Colt. New York : Puffin Books, c1991.

White, Andrea. Window boy. -- Houston, TX : Bright Sky Press, 2008.

White, E.B. The Trumpet of the swan. -- New York : Harper Collins, 1970.

Yeatman, Linda. Pickles. Hauppauge, NY : Barron's Educational Series, Inc., c1986.

 

DVD’S

Dealing with disabilities : skills for healthy living. [DVD] -- Silver Spring, MD : Discovery Communications, Inc., 2006.

 

VIDEORECORDINGS

Pacer Center Inc. Speak up for health : young people with chronic illness and disabilities speak about independence in health care. -- Minneapolis, MN :  Pacer Center Inc., 1992.

Peer education in drug and alcohol prevention with deaf youth. [videorecording] Rochester, NY: National Technical Institute for the Deaf ; Substance and Intervention Services for the Deaf, 1993

Sosiak, Mia; Brown, Scott Student employment. [videorecording] Ottawa: Human Resources Development Canada, [1998]

Youth outlooks national edition : your window on the world of work today and tomorrow. [videorecording] [Ottawa]: Human Resources Development Canada, 2000

 

SOUND RECORDING

Stern, Judith M.; Ben-Ami, Uzi. Many ways to learn : young people's guide to learning disabilities. [sound recording] -- Washington, DC : Magination Press, c1996.