🏫 Special Education

Books navigating the complex landscape of educating students with disabilities—IEPs, inclusion, advocacy, and the daily work of meeting every learner where they are. Written for educators and parents alike.

The Reason I Jump

by Naoki Higashida • 2005

A nonverbal 13-year-old with autism answers the questions others are afraid to ask.

3.88

63k+

🧩 Autism Spectrum 🌈 Neurodiversity 🔊 Sensory Processing 🧠 Living With Autism ⌨️ Alternative Communication

The Reason I Jump

A nonverbal 13-year-old with autism answers the questions others are afraid to ask.

by Naoki Higashida 2005

3.88

63k+ ratings

🧩 Autism Spectrum 🌈 Neurodiversity 🔊 Sensory Processing 🧠 Living With Autism ⌨️ Alternative Communication

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

by Tony Attwood • 2006

Not broken, just a different operating system. A lifetime guide to supporting the Asperger's mind.

4.23

4k+

🌈 Autism Spectrum 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Autism Parenting 🗣️ Social Skills Training 🧠 Theory Of Mind 🎧 Sensory Processing

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Not broken, just a different operating system. A lifetime guide to supporting the Asperger's mind.

by Tony Attwood 2006

4.23

4k+ ratings

🌈 Autism Spectrum 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Autism Parenting 🗣️ Social Skills Training 🧠 Theory Of Mind 🎧 Sensory Processing

Overcoming Dyslexia

by Sally E. Shaywitz • 2003

Inside the dyslexic brain: why it misreads words, and the step-by-step instruction that rewires it.

4.30

4k+

🧠 Learning Disabilities 📚 Science Of Reading 📖 Reading Instruction 👧 Dyslexic Students 🧩 Brain Plasticity

Overcoming Dyslexia

Inside the dyslexic brain: why it misreads words, and the step-by-step instruction that rewires it.

by Sally E. Shaywitz 2003

4.30

4k+ ratings

🧠 Learning Disabilities 📚 Science Of Reading 📖 Reading Instruction 👧 Dyslexic Students 🧩 Brain Plasticity

The Motivation Breakthrough

by Richard Lavoie • 2007

Stop asking why your child won't try. Start asking what fuel actually moves them.

3.92

276

🎓 Student Motivation 🧠 Learning Disabilities 🔥 Intrinsic Motivation 💬 Praise And Feedback 🔨 Project-Based Learning

The Motivation Breakthrough

Stop asking why your child won't try. Start asking what fuel actually moves them.

by Richard Lavoie 2007

3.92

276 ratings

🎓 Student Motivation 🧠 Learning Disabilities 🔥 Intrinsic Motivation 💬 Praise And Feedback 🔨 Project-Based Learning

A Smile as Big as the Moon

by Mike Kersjes • 2002

They said special ed kids couldn't handle Space Camp. His class went anyway, and won.

4.31

527

🔬 Experiential Learning ✊ Disability Advocacy 🏫 Underdog Classrooms 👩‍🏫 Special Educators 🌱 Growth Mindset

A Smile as Big as the Moon

They said special ed kids couldn't handle Space Camp. His class went anyway, and won.

by Mike Kersjes 2002

4.31

527 ratings

🔬 Experiential Learning ✊ Disability Advocacy 🏫 Underdog Classrooms 👩‍🏫 Special Educators 🌱 Growth Mindset

Logo Design Love

by David Airey • 2011

The autistic brain is wired differently, not broken. Its strengths offer an overlooked path.

4.2

4k+

🧩 Autism Spectrum 🧠 Cognitive Neuroscience 🌈 Neurodiversity ⚡ Sensory Processing 💪 Strength-Based

Logo Design Love

The autistic brain is wired differently, not broken. Its strengths offer an overlooked path.

by David Airey 2011

4.2

4k+ ratings

🧩 Autism Spectrum 🧠 Cognitive Neuroscience 🌈 Neurodiversity ⚡ Sensory Processing 💪 Strength-Based

Navigating Autism

by Temple Grandin • 2021

Nine shifts to see beyond the label: build strengths, treat hidden pain, and prepare for life.

4.05

733

🧩 Autism Parenting 🧠 Neurodiversity 🚼 Early Intervention 💪 Strengths-Based 🔧 Practical Life Skills

Navigating Autism

Nine shifts to see beyond the label: build strengths, treat hidden pain, and prepare for life.

by Temple Grandin 2021

4.05

733 ratings

🧩 Autism Parenting 🧠 Neurodiversity 🚼 Early Intervention 💪 Strengths-Based 🔧 Practical Life Skills

The Australian Autism Handbook

by Benison O'Reilly • 2023

An autism diagnosis is just the beginning. The Australian guide that covers every stage after.

3.97

🧩 Autism Parenting 🌈 Neurodiversity 🌱 Early Intervention 🔊 Sensory Processing 🤝 Behavioral Support

The Australian Autism Handbook

An autism diagnosis is just the beginning. The Australian guide that covers every stage after.

by Benison O'Reilly 2023

3.97

35 ratings

🧩 Autism Parenting 🌈 Neurodiversity 🌱 Early Intervention 🔊 Sensory Processing 🤝 Behavioral Support

Just Another Kid

by Torey L. Hayden • 1988

271 pills, a bottle of scotch, and six children no one else could reach.

4.24

6k+

💔 Childhood Trauma 🤐 Selective Mutism 🍷 Family Alcoholism ✏️ Classroom Memoirs ☘️ The Troubles

Just Another Kid

271 pills, a bottle of scotch, and six children no one else could reach.

by Torey L. Hayden 1988

4.24

6k+ ratings

💔 Childhood Trauma 🤐 Selective Mutism 🍷 Family Alcoholism ✏️ Classroom Memoirs ☘️ The Troubles

Somebody Else's Kids

by Torey L. Hayden • 1981

Boo barely spoke. Lori couldn't read. Tomaso raged. Claudia was pregnant. They were just kids.

4.28

7k+

💔 Childhood Trauma 🩹 Trauma-Informed Teaching 🍎 Memoirs By Teachers 🧩 Autism In Children 🎯 Individualized Learning

Somebody Else's Kids

Boo barely spoke. Lori couldn't read. Tomaso raged. Claudia was pregnant. They were just kids.

by Torey L. Hayden 1981

4.28

7k+ ratings

💔 Childhood Trauma 🩹 Trauma-Informed Teaching 🍎 Memoirs By Teachers 🧩 Autism In Children 🎯 Individualized Learning

Autism

by Uta Frith • 2003

One percent of people perceive social signals differently. That's autism, and it is lifelong.

3.39

632

🧠 Neurodevelopment 🧩 Theory Of Mind ⚙️ Executive Function 🗣️ Social Cognition 🧬 Brain Development

Autism

One percent of people perceive social signals differently. That's autism, and it is lifelong.

by Uta Frith 2003

3.39

632 ratings

🧠 Neurodevelopment 🧩 Theory Of Mind ⚙️ Executive Function 🗣️ Social Cognition 🧬 Brain Development

CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents

by Lisa Phifer • 2017

Two hundred CBT worksheets, one book, six conditions: the photocopy-and-go clinical toolkit.

4.34

199

🧒 Child Mental Health 🧠 Cbt Techniques 💭 Emotional Regulation 🤝 Social Skills Training 📋 Behavior Management

CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents

Two hundred CBT worksheets, one book, six conditions: the photocopy-and-go clinical toolkit.

by Lisa Phifer 2017

4.34

199 ratings

🧒 Child Mental Health 🧠 Cbt Techniques 💭 Emotional Regulation 🤝 Social Skills Training 📋 Behavior Management

Helen Keller

by Tanya Savory • 2017

One word at a water pump. Then Radcliffe, socialism, and a lifelong fight for the marginalized.

4.41

⚖️ Disability Rights 🤝 Teacher-Student Bonds 🌹 American Socialism 🗳️ First-Wave Feminism 👩‍🦯 Women With Disabilities

Helen Keller

One word at a water pump. Then Radcliffe, socialism, and a lifelong fight for the marginalized.

by Tanya Savory 2017

4.41

17 ratings

⚖️ Disability Rights 🤝 Teacher-Student Bonds 🌹 American Socialism 🗳️ First-Wave Feminism 👩‍🦯 Women With Disabilities

Autism

by Newfoundland and Labrador Autism Society • 2015

A parent's guide to autism: from diagnosis and therapies to nurturing unique strengths.

4.13

🧒 Autism Parenting 🌐 Neurodiversity ⏳ Early Intervention 👂 Sensory Processing 💬 Communication Challenges

Autism

A parent's guide to autism: from diagnosis and therapies to nurturing unique strengths.

by Newfoundland and Labrador Autism Society 2015

4.13

8 ratings

🧒 Autism Parenting 🌐 Neurodiversity ⏳ Early Intervention 👂 Sensory Processing 💬 Communication Challenges

Ocean

by K. Faulkner • 1994

Neurology, not laziness, explains your child's struggles. A structure to unlock their learning.

👪 Special Needs Parenting 🖐️ Multisensory Teaching 🚼 Early Intervention 📢 Parental Advocacy 🎨 Arts Integration

Ocean

Neurology, not laziness, explains your child's struggles. A structure to unlock their learning.

by K. Faulkner 1994

👪 Special Needs Parenting 🖐️ Multisensory Teaching 🚼 Early Intervention 📢 Parental Advocacy 🎨 Arts Integration

Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette's, Anxiety, and More!

by Martin L. Kutscher • 2005

When ADHD, anxiety, and autism travel together, treating one leaves the rest in charge.

4.08

446

🧠 Neurodevelopmental Disorders 👨‍👩‍👧 Special Needs Parenting ⏱️ Executive Dysfunction 🛠️ Behavioral Strategies 🖐️ Sensory Integration

Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette's, Anxiety, and More!

When ADHD, anxiety, and autism travel together, treating one leaves the rest in charge.

by Martin L. Kutscher 2005

4.08

446 ratings

🧠 Neurodevelopmental Disorders 👨‍👩‍👧 Special Needs Parenting ⏱️ Executive Dysfunction 🛠️ Behavioral Strategies 🖐️ Sensory Integration

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