The books listed below address the issue of dyslexia and other learning difficulties and are for parents, children, and teachers. They are available for preview at the PBIDA Office in Rosemont. Please notify PBIDA in advance if you would like to visit the office to preview any of these books (email dyslexia@pbida.org or phone 610-527-1548). Office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and Thursdays from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Accardo, Pasquale J. and Whitman, Barbara Y. - DICTIONARY OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TERMINOLOGY - 2nd Ed
2002, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. Clear, concise, jargon-free definitions of more than 3,500 disorders, theories, medications, interventions, diagnosis, organizations, assessments, public laws and more.

Adams, Marilyn Jager - BEGINNING TO READ - THINKING AND LEARNING ABOUT PRINT
1990, The MIT Press, Cambridge, MA. Drawing on a rich array of research on the nature and development of reading proficiency, Marilyn Adams shows educators that they need not remain trapped in the phonics versus teaching-formeaning dilemma and offers instructional alternatives. She proposes that phonies can work together with the "whole language" approach to teaching reading and provides an integrated treatment of the knowledge and processes involved in skillful reading, the issues surrounding their acquisition, and the implications for reading instruction

Adams, Marilyn Jager, Foorman, Barbara R., Lundberg, Ingvar, Beeler, Terri - PHONEMIC AWARENESS IN YOUNG CHILDREN
1998, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore.

Batshaw, Mark L., MD - CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES- 5th Ed.
2002, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. A resource for professionals, families and students, this book offers extensive coverage of crucial developmental, clinical, educational, family and intervention issues.

Beck, Isabel L., McKeown, Margaret G., Kucan, Linda - BRINGING WORDS TO LIFE - ROBUST VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION
2002, The Guilford Press, New York. This book provides a research-based framework and practical strategies for vocabulary development with children from the earliest grades through high school.

Biasotto, Virginia Lanier - EDUCATING ANDREW - A PROMISE FULFILLED
2006, Publish America, Baltimore. An autobigraphical account of a mother's struggle to help her son learn to read.

Birsh, Judith R. - MULTISENSORY TEACHING OF BASIC LANGUAGE SKILLS
1999, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. A core text for a variety of reading courses and an invaluable reference for reading specialists, this comprehensive resource shows educators how to use specific multisensory approaches to help students develop skills in key areas.

Brown, Dale S. - LEARNING A LIVING
2000, Woodbine House inc., Bethesda, MD. A guide to plannong your career and finding a job for people with learning disabilities, ADD, and dyslexia.

Brown, Jay - TRAVELS WITH TED
1994, Wilson Language Training, Millbury. MA. Controlled phonetically to follow the sequence of the Wilson Reading System.

Carreker, Suzanne - SCIENTIFIC SPELLING - TEACHERS MANUAL
1992, Suzanne Carreker, Houston, TX.

Carson, David W. - SURVIVAL GUIDE OR COLLEGE-BOUND L.D. STUDENTS
2002, David W. Carson.

Clark, Diane Brewster and Joanna Kellogg Uhry - DYSLEXIA: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF REMEDIAL INSTRUCTION
1988, York Press, Baltimore. Readers of this book will acquire the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about the many methods of instruction for students with dyslexia and about the potential value of each approach.

Crawford, Veronica - EMBRACING THE MONSTER - OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF HIDDEN DISABILITIES
2002, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. A firsthand account of the author's life experiences with learning disabilities, bipolar disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, and sensory integrative disorder.

Cruse, R.J. - SPELLENARY
2006, Spellenary Pty Ltd, Australia. Dictionary designed for anyone learning to read, spell and write in English.

Dickinson, David K., Tabors, Patton O. - BEGINNING LITERACY WITH LANGUAGE
2001, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. Find out how young children's home and classroom experiences during the preschool years are related to their kindergarten language and literacy skills, and discover the kinds of conversations that make a difference.

Falvey, Mary A. - BELIEVE IN MY CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS!
2005, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. This upbeat, reassuring handbook is an invaluable resource to share with parents of a school-age child with a disability. It demystifies complicated issues, encourages parents to celebrate abilities and recognize possibilities, and tells parents everything they need to know to be successful advocates throughout their child’s education.

Fenson, Larry, Dale, Philip S., Reznick, Steven J., Thal, Donna, Bates, Elizabeth, Hartung, Jeffrey P., Pethick, Steve, Reilly, Judy S. - COMMUNICATIVE DEVELOPMENT INVENTORIES: User's Guide and Technical Manual
1992, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company, Inc., Baltimore.

Finn, Chester E, Jr., Rotherham, Andrew J., Hokanson, Charles R., Jr., Editors - RETHINKING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR A NEW CENTURY
2001, Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, Washington, DC.

Ford, Anne with John-Richard Thompson - LAUGHING ALLEGRA
2003, Newmarket Press, New York. The inspiring story of a mother's struggle and triumph raising a daughter with learning disabilities.

Ford, Anne with John-Richard Thompson - ON THEIR OWN
2007, Newmarket Press, New York. On Their Own is a road map to ease parents of an LD child's fears and answer their questions, especially the one that haunts them daily: Will or can their child be on their own, and how? The book covers such topics as: • Social skills and dating • Staying healthy • Sibling relationships • Interaction with employers and co-workers • Job hunting • Finding the right college or trade school • Estate planning

Gehret, Jeanne, M.A. - Eagle Eyes - A Child's Guide to Paying Attention
2009, Verbal Images Press, Fairport, NY Klutzy Ben wishes he could stop driving away the animals he loves—not to mention his sister Emily! He discovers that his eagle eyes that see everything are typical of a child with attention deficit disorder and begins learning ways to control his attention. The hallmarks of ADD—impulsivity, distractibility, and hyperactivity, as well as difficulty sleeping—are clearly shown in this story. New coping skills include a song to jog his memory, help with falling asleep, and medication. It all pays off one day in the park when his ability to notice everything is the very quality needed to deal with a family emergency. This child embodies the nature intelligence of the Multiple Intelligences theory. Spirited color illustrations can be enjoyed independent of text.

Gehret, Jeanne, M.A. - Houdini's Gift
2009, Verbal Images Press, Fairport, NY Third title in the Coping Series. Revisiting well-loved characters from Gehret’s book Eagle Eyes, this picture book presents animal-loving Ben with the challenge of having another pet after losing his pet hamster. Knowing that Ben is not ready to care for a new pet, his parents help him develop responsibility and readiness by using a reward chart. Young readers will enjoy sharing the secret that Mom keeps from Ben through the whole process of selecting and preparing for the new pet. The advice within the story shows how families living with ADHD or learning disabilities will gain strength by fine-tuning desired behaviors through setting and pursuing goals.This child embodies the nature intelligence of the Multiple Intelligences theory.

Gehret, Jeanne, M.A. - The Don't Give Up Kid And Learning Disabilities
2009, Verbal Images Press, Fairport, NY First title in The Coping Series. For Alex, the only thing better than eating his mom’s cookies is being able to read. Hearing how Thomas Edison worked at inventions despite repeated failures gives Alex the courage and determination to persevere at school. His clever and humorous approach to snatching cookies conveys the truth that children with learning disabilities have strengths to admire and celebrate. This child embodies the visual/spatial type in the Multiple Intelligence theory. Spirited color illustrations can be enjoyed independent of text. The all-new Fourth Edition of The Don't-give-up Kid includes new 4-color illustrations and convenient Discussion Starters for parents and professionals to use with children. The text was updated to reflect current education practices, and the hero's invention differs from the one in the earlier edition.

Giangreco, Michael F., cloninger, Chigee J., Iverson, Virginia Salce - CHOOSING OUTCOMES AND ACCOMODATIONS FOR CHILDREN - 2nd Ed.
2003, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore. A Guide to Educational Planning for Students with Disabilities

Goldstein, Sam and Brooks, Robert - RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN
2002, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. A curriculum to foster stength, hope, and optimism in children.

Guyer, Barbara P. Ed.D. - THE PRETENDERS - GIFTED PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY LEARNING
1997, High Tide Press, Homewood, IL. The Pretenders conveys a deep understanding of the challenges of dyslexia and other learning disabilities.

Hallowell, Edward & Ratey, John J. - DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION; RECOGNIZING AND COPING WITH A.D.D. FROM CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADULTHOOD
1993, Pantheon Books, New York. A study of A.D.D. by two eminent physicians in the field.

Hart, Betty and Risley, Todd R. - THE SOCIAL WORLD OF CHILDREN LEARNING TO TALK
1999, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. Based on data from 2-1/2 years of observing the everyday interactions of 1- and 2-year-old children learning to talk in their own homes, Hart and Risley have charted the month-by-month growth of the children's vocabulary, utterances, and use of grammatical structures. The compelling narrative highlights reliability-tested research findings and is supplemented with numerous transcripts from observations and a list of 2,000 words of children's expressive vocabulary from 19-36 months of age.

Healy, Jane - ENDANGERED MINDS: WHY OUR CHILDREN DON'T THINK
1990, Simon and Schuster, New York. This assessment of the roots of the crisis in education examines the reasons why children today are less able to concentrate, less able to absorb and analyze information, less able literally to think than the generations that proceeded them.

Healy, Jane M., MD - YOUR CHILD'S GROWING MIND
1987, Doubleday, New York. A guide to learning and brain development from birth to adolescence.

Hurford, Daphne M. - TO READ OR NOT TO READ: ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT DYSLEXIA
1998, Touchstone, New York. In ten easy-to-follow chapters, Hurford explains what it is like to live with dyslexia through stories of well-known dyslexics (including Winston Churchill and Nelson Rockefeller) as well as her own students, and shows how to tailor educational programs to meet individual needs. She also explores what can be done to help dyslexics by evaluating the different educational programs and teaching methods available, and she provides a detailed list of reliable institutions that work with dyslexics and their families.

Janney, Rachel and Snell, Martha E. - MODIFYING SCHOOLWORK Second Edition
2004, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Corp., Baltimore. Introducing the authors’ fresh approach to adapting schoolwork for students with disabilities, the second edition of this handbook is a must-have for every educator in an inclusive classroom. Educators of students from grades K–12 will learn about curricular, instructional, and alternative adaptations and decide when and how to implement them with the new strategies in this revised edition.

Lelewer, Nancy - SOMETHING'S NOT RIGHT
1994, Vanderwyk & Burnham, Acton, MA. One family's struggle with learning disabilities.

Levinson, Harold N., MD - A SCIENTIFIC WATERGATE: DYSLEXIA
1994, Stonebridge Publishing Ltd., Lake Success, NY. In this provocative work, Dr. Harold Levinson clearly demonstrates and analyzes the ignorance, bias and denial characterizing the conventional concepts of dyslexia; thus simply explaining the otherwise unexplainable 100-year-old diagnostic-theraupetic medical void.

Linder, Toni W. - TRANSDISCIPLINARY PLAY-BASED INTERVENTION: Guidelines for Developing a Meaningful Curriculum for Young Children
1993, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore.

Lively, Teresa, August, Diane, Carlo, Maria, Snow, Catherine - VOCABULARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - 4th Grade
2003, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore.

Lively, Teresa, August, Diane, Carlo, Maria, Snow, Catherine - VOCABULARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - 5th Grade
2003, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore.

Lubliner, Shira - GETTING INTO WORDS: Vocabulary Instruction that Strengthens Comprehension
2005,Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore.

Lyon, G. Reid - FRAMES OF REFERENCE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING DISABILITIES: New Views on Measurement Issues
1994, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. This book provides a comprehensive discussion of research and progressive measurement strategies. Unique in its broad scope, this essential reference examines assessment tools as they relate to a wide range of learning disabilities.

Lyon, G. Reid and Krasnegor, Norman A. - ATTENTION, MEMORY AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
1996, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. The absence of consensual, cross-disciplinary theories, definitions, and methodologies has hampered the study of attention, memory, and executive function. Incorporating different theoretical perspectives, this volume helps establish some common understanding of these three central processes. This book reveals how the authors' findings from their research in psychology, neuropsychology, special education, and medicine can help clinicians assess and remediate reading and attention disorders.

Maria, Katherine - READING COMPREHENSION INSTRUCTION: ISSUES & STRATEGIES
1990, York Press, Parkton, MD. The aim of this book is to assist teachers in understanding different philosophies of teaching reading comprehension, in learning successful techniques using both narrative and expository texts, and in searching for additional ways to help students understand the written word.

Mather, Nancy and Goldstein, Sam - LEARNING DISABILITIES AND CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS
2001, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. A guide to intervention and classroom management.

McHugh, Mary - SPECIAL SIBLINGS: GROWING UP WITH SOMEONE WITH A DISABILITY
2003, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. In this book, Mary McHugh reveals what she experienced as the sister of a man with cerebral palsy and mental retardation — and shares what others have learned about being and having a “special sibling.” Weaving a lifetime of memories and reflections with relevant research and interviews with more than 100 other siblings and experts, McHugh explores a spectrum of feelings — from anger and guilt to love and pride — and helps readers understand the issues siblings may encounter.

Miller, Jane - YOUR CHILD NEEDS A CHAMPION
1997, JMA Publications, Lebanon, PA. A book by an ADD-Mom on "mastering the ADD challenge by making the right choices".

Minskiff, Esther and Allsopp, David - ACADEMIC SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES & ADHD
2003, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. With this strategy-filled handbook, education professionals will learn what they can do to help students with mild disabilities — from high school to post-high school — develop academic skills in organization,test-taking, study skills, note taking, reading, writing, math, advanced thinking.

Minskoff, Esther - TEACHING READING TO STRUGGLING LEARNERS
2005, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. A guide to addressing students' individual instructional needs and teaching reading skills alongside language and thinking skills.

Moats, Louisa Cook - SPEECH TO PRINT: Language Essentials for Teachers
2000, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. In this book, you'll understand the organization of written and spoken English, discover the connection between language structure and how individuals learn to read, find helpful chapter exercises and self-tests to ensure you master the language skills presented, get examples of students' writing to help you interpret children's mistakes, encounter sample lesson plans and adaptations that apply the concepts of language you are learning.

Naglieri, Jack A. and Pickering, Eric B. - HELPING CHILDREN LEARN: Intervention handouts for Use in School and at Home
2003, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore.

National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities - COLLECTIVE PERSPECTIVES ON ISSUES AFFECTING LEARNING DISABILITIES: Position Papers and Statements
1984, Pro-Ed, Austin, TX.

National Research Council - STARTING OUT RIGHT: A Guide to Promoting Children's Reading Success
1999, National Academy Press, Washington, DC.

Nelson, Nickola Wolf, Bahr, Christine M.,, Van Meter, Adelia M. - THE WRITING LAB APPROACH TO LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION
2004, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. Developed through a decade of work with elementary and middle school children, the Writing Lab Approach uses computer-supported activities to encourage student progress in each stage of the writing process, from organizing to editing. The book focuses on three key components — writing process instruction, computer supports, and inclusive practices — and gives readers a primer on how children develop proficiency with language, a complete guide to setting up a writing lab, a discussion of software features and programs, instructions on using scaffolding to respond to individual needs, and an assessment tool the authors developed to analyze student writing samples.

O'Connor, Rollanda E., Notari-Syverson, Angela, Vadasy, Patricia F. - LADDERS TO LITERACY: A Kindergarten Activity Book
1998, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore.

O'Connor, Rollanda E., Notari-Syverson, Angela, Vadasy, Patricia F. - LADDERS TO LITERACY: A Preschool Activity Book
1998, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore.

Office of Technology Assessment, U.S. Congress - ADULT LITERACY AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
1993, U.S. Government Printing Office.

Orfalea, Paul as told to Marsh, Ann - COPY THIS!: How I Turned Dyslexia, ADHD, and 100 Square Feet Into a Company Called Kinko's
2005, Workman Publishing, Inc., New York.

Osmond, John - THE REALITY OF DYSLEXIA
1993, Brookline Books, Cambridge, MA. In this informative and sensitive study, personal accounts from dyslexic children and adults -even entire families -vividly illuminate the problems they encounter every day. When they discover their condition, they express overwhelming relief that their peculiar diffiulties have a name; that they are not alone, stupid, or insane; and that in most cases, special accommodations and education can improve their functional abilities.

Philip Morris Companies, Inc. and City of Philadelphia Mayor's Commission on Literacy - GATEWAY: PATHS TO ADULT LEARNING

Pianta, Robert C. and Kraft-Sayre, Marcia - SUCCESSFUL KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION: Your Guide to Connecting Children, Families, & Schools
2003, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore.

Polacco, Patricia - THANK YOU, MR. FALKER
1988, Philomel Book, New York. An autobiographical story for young readers by this popular children’s author.

Rawson, M.B. - THE MANY FACES OF DYSLEXIA
1988, The Orton Dyslexia Society, Baltimore.

Sagmiller, Girard J. and Lane, Gigi - DYSLEXIA MY LIFE
1995. An autobigraphy. One man's story of his life with a learning disability.

Shaywitz, Sally MD. - OVERCOMING DYSLEXIA
2003, Alfred A. Knopf, New York. Yale neuroscientist Shaywitz demystifies the roots of dyslexia (a neurologically based reading difficulty affecting one in five children) and offers parents and educators hope that children with reading problems can be helped.

Silverstein, Alvin, Silverstein, Virgina, Nunn, Laura Silverstein - DYSLEXIA
2001, Scholastic.

Smith, Miriam W. and Dickinson, David K. - USER'S GUIDE TO THE EARLY LANGUAGE & LITERACY CLASSROOM OBSERVATION TOOLKIT Research Edition
2003, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. Provides readers with the technical information and clear instructions they need to successfully conduct and score the three-part ELLCO Toolkit.

Spafford, Carol Sullivan and Grosser, George S. - DYSLEXIA: RESEARCH AND RESOURCE GUIDE
1996, Simon & Schuster, Needham Heights, MA. A comprehensive overview of reading problems experienced by students with dyslexia. It covers characteristics, early warning signs, learning disabilities subtypes, effective treatments, and inclusive practices. Assessment and placement issues such as inclusion, teacher assisted teaming, and the use of IFSP's are covered in-depth. It explains how to develop word recognition skills, comprehension, and text strategies and reading-writing connections with dyslexics and other individuals with learning disabilities.

Stevens, Suzanne H. - THE LD CHILD AND THE ADHD CHILD: Ways Parents and Professionals Can Help
1996, John F. Blair Publisher, Winston-Salem, NC. A brief, upbeat, always realistic look at what learning disabilities are and what problems LD children and parents face at home and at school.

The Learning Disabilities Council - UNDERSTANDING LEARNING DISABILITIES: A Parent Guide and Workbook, Third Ed.
2002, York Press, Timonium, MD.

The Partnership for Reading - RESEARCH-BASED PRINCIPLES FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION READING INSTRUCTION
October 2002, The National Institute for Literacy, EdPubs, Jessup, MD.

Thomas, Alice P. - PLAIN TALK ABOUT KIDS (Kids Inclined Toward Difficulty in School)
A Summit on Learning Disorders: Transforming Crisis Into Success. A joint endeavor: The Louisiana Children's Research Center for Development and Learning, LSU Medical Center, New Orleans Adolescent Hospital, Children's Hospial of New Orleans

Vail, Priscilla L. - ABOUT DYSLEXIA: UNRAVELING THE MYTH
1990, Modern Learning Press/Programs for Education, Rosemont, NJ. Common patterns of strengths and weaknesses in dyslexic people from early childhood through adulthood.

Vail, Priscilla L. - COMMON GROUND: WHOLE LANGUAGE AND PHONICS WORKING TOGETHER
1991, Rosemont, NJ, Modern Learning Press.

Vail, Priscilla L. - EMOTION: THE ON-OFF SWITCH FOR LEARNING
1994, Rosemont, NJ, Modern Learning Press

Vail, Priscilla L. - LEARNING STYLES: Food for Thought & 130 Practical Tips for Teachers K-4
1992, Modern Learning Press, Rosemont, NJ.

Vail, Priscilla L. - SMART KIDS WITH SCHOOL PROBLEMS
1987, E.P. Dutton, New York. An authoritative guide to spotting conundrum kids, evaluating their problems, and using the right do and don't strategies for dealing with them in the school environment and at home. The author provides specific remedial programs as well as techniques for taking standardized tests. This optimistic book supplies effective methods to break the cycle of anger, fear, pressure, self-doubt and frustration, and makes it possible to turn school failure into school success.

Vaughn, Sharon and Briggs, Kerri L. - READING IN THE CLASSROOM: Systems for the observation of Teaching & Learning
2003, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore. The best way to pinpoint what works and doesn't work in reading instruction is classroom observation — and this text will help educational stakeholders choose from available observation systems or design their own system.

Vogel, Susan - COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, A HANDBOOK, FOURTH EDITION
1993, Pittsburgh, PA. 15234 LDA Bookstore, 4156 Library Rd.

Wehman, Paul - LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: Transition Strategies for Young People with Disabilities Third Edition
2001, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore.

Whitehead, Dorothy B. - DYSLEXIA TUTOR MANUAL
1995, Dorothy B. Whitehead, Portland, OR.

Wodrich, David L. - CHILDREN'S PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING: A Guide for Nonpsychologists Third Edition
1997, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD.

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The videotapes listed below address the issue of dyslexia and other learning difficulties. They are available for rent for a small fee ($10) from the PBIDA Office in Rosemont. Please notify PBIDA in advance to reserve the tape(s) you would like to borrow (email dyslexia@pbida.org or phone at 610-527-1548). Office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and Thursdays from 12:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.