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Also see: A Parents Guide To Disabilities.pdf The following are some National Information Center for Children
and Youth With Disabilities (NICHY) guides that might be of help
to some. All are in PDF format and where the guide is available
in Spanish, I've included it.
About Public Agencies (GR4) Learn more about 9 public agencies that provide assistance to people with disabilities and their families. 2002, 2 pages
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/genresc/gr4.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/gr4sp.pdf Assessing Children for the Presence of a Disability: A Bibliography for Families (BIB2) To be eligible for
special education, a child must first be assessed to see
if he or she has a disability. These books and articles will
help families learn more about the assessment process.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/bibliog/bib2.pdf Assistive Technology: Becoming an Informed Consumer (ND13) Assistive technology refers to the special devices
that are available to help individuals with disabilities in daily
life -- electronic communication aids, a print enlarger on a
computer screen, speech synthesizers, switches, to name
a few. This issue explores the subject of assistive technology
through several articles, including: tips for consumers, a
parent's perspective, legislation, effective use, and how to
integrate technology into a student's IEP. 1989, Resources
updated 1996, 20 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/outprint/nd13.pdf Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) (FS19) The ADHD fact sheet presents an overview of the
disability--its characteristics and symptoms, how common it
is, and educational implications. Tips are given to parents
and teachers for addressing the special needs of a child with
ADHD. The fact sheet concludes with a list of helpful books
and organizations.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs19.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/fs19sp.pdf Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) (Briefing Paper) (FS14) This publication provides information
about the characteristics of AD/HD, how to help children at
home and school, and the legal responsibilities of schools
to provide services to students with AD/HD.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs14.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/fs14sp.pdf Children with Disabilities: Understanding Sibling Issues (ND11) Having a brother or sister with a disability can powerfully
affect siblings. Find out how, often from the words of the siblings
themselves, who write many of the articles in this News Digest.
1988, Resources updated 1994, 12 pages. TEXT VERSION ONLY
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/outprint/nd11txt.htm Communicating Through Letter Writing- Special Education and Related Services(PA9) This guide is rich in examples of
the letters you might write to your child's school across the
years. Ask for an evaluation, express concern about progress,
request an IEP meeting, even praise the school's efforts! Learn
more about what makes for an effective letter. 1991, 20 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/parent/pa9.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/pa9sp.pdf Directory of Summer Camps (CAMPS1) Plan for the summer using this listing of directories and Web sites about summer camps for children with disabilities. 2002,
2 pages
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/genresc/camps.pdf Disability Awareness (BIB13) Interested in disability awareness issues? Integrate a new student into your classroom, plan a special instructional unit,
organize a Girl Scout information fair, write a school report on
this important topic. Anyone concerned with disability
awareness will find this resource list a good starting point
for identifying curricula, books, articles, videos, and other
materials on the subject. 2000, 12 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/bibliog/bib13.pdf Education of Children and Youth with Special Needs: What do the Laws Say? (ND15) The educational and civil
rights of children and youth with disabilities are governed
by many important federal laws. Three, in particular, are the
focus of this News Digest: (1) P.L. 94-142, the Education
of the Handicapped Act, now known as the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act; (2) Section 504; and (3) the
Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act. Many others are
briefly discussed as well. 1996, 16 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/outprint/nd15.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/spannd.asp#nd15sp Estate Planning (ND18) Plan ahead for your child with a disability by writing a specialized will and trust that will protect your child's
eligibility for government benefits and provide for his or
her needs. Also read about how to write a Letter of Intent,
which will give future caregivers an in-depth understanding
of your son or daughter with a disability. 1992, 20 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/outprint/nd18.pdf General Information about Disabilities (GR3) Read the definitions of the 13 categories of disabilities under which a child with a disability may qualify for special
education services under the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act). 2002, 4 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/genresc/gr3.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/spangr.asp#gr3sp Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) (LG2) What does the IDEA require when a student's IEP is developed? This publication is a verbatim reprinting of (a)
federal regulations about IEPs, and (b) Appendix A (formerly
Appendix C) to the IDEA '97, which is a series of questions
and answers about federal regulations on the IEP. 1999,
32 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/ideapubs/lg2.pdf Interventions for Chronic Behavior Problems (RB1) This publication is meant to help schools answer the question, "What does the research tell us?" about
promising interventions for students with a history of
behavior problems. It's important to know that there
is a tremendous body of research availableon this
subject, covering a wide variety of students, situations,
and settings. We also include a short overview that you
can use and adapt to help your students and develop
your own programs.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/research/rb1.pdf Options After High School for Youth with Disabilities (TS7) This Transition Summary helps youth with disabilities,
their families, and the professionals who work with them
plan for the young person's transition to the adult world.
An overview of adult service systems (e.g., Social Security
Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation) is given. Many
employment options are also explored. 1991, Resources
updated 1994, 28 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/outprint/ts7.pdf Parenting a Child with Special Needs (ND20) When parents learn that their child has a disability, they begin an unplanned journey. Starting with the article
"You Are Not Alone," this News Digest is written expressly
for parents to respond to their information needs and offer
perspectives from other parents. Professionals who work
with families will find it helpful in understanding more about
how having a child with a disability can affect the family.
1997, 24 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd20.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/nd20sp.pdf Planning a Move, Mapping Your Strategy (PA8) So you're moving. You need a strategy! This publication will help you think about such concerns as: learning the
new state's policies for special education and SSI benefits;
making sure you have your child's medical records; finding
parent and disability groups in your new location; and
ensuring that your child's school records (particularly the
IFSP or IEP!) come along, too. We give you a checklist of
the tasks that you'll want to complete before the moving
van shows up. 1994, 12 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/parent/pa8.pdf Positive Behavioral Support: A Bibliography for Families (BIB4) For many students with disabilities, behavior is a real
concern to parents and other family members. These
resources will help families understand and positively
address the behavior challenges associated with disabilities
such as autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(AD/HD), behavior disorders, emotional disturbance, learning
disabilities, and mental retardation.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/bibliog/bib4.pdf Questions and Answers about IDEA (ND21) What are IDEA's requirements regarding evaluating and educating children with disabilities? Core questions about the
special education process, as mandated by IDEA, are asked
and answered, oftenwith quotes from the lawitself. 2000,
28 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd21.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/spannd.asp#nd21sp Questions Often Asked by Parents About Special Education Services (LG1) This publication explains in easy-to-read terms
how students with disabilities access special education and related
services. 1999, 12 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/ideapubs/lg1.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/spidea.asp#lg1sp Related Services (ND16) Children with disabilities who are eligible for special education may also receive related services according to their individual
needs. This may include such services as occupational and
physical therapy, speech-language pathology, transportation,
and special health care services. Learn more about the related
services listed in IDEA and the process by which students can
obtain them. 2001, 20 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd16.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/nd16sp.pdf Respite Care: A Gift of Time (ND12) Respite care provides families with specialized temporary child care. In recent years, more and more respite services have
become available, many on a sliding-fee scale. This issue
discusses types of respite care available and gives tips and
advice to parents seeking such care. 1996, 8 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/outprint/nd12.pdf Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities (FS10) The Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities Fact Sheet presents a short overview of these disabilities-- characteristics, incidence,
and educational implications--and concludes with a list of
helpful books and organizations.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs10.pdf Sexuality Education for Children and Youth with Disabilities (ND17) This News Digest addresses the concerns that parents
and professionals face in informing and guiding children and
young adults with disabilities in their social-sexual development
and in preparing them to make healthy, responsible decisions
about adult relationships. Many books and videos available on
human sexuality are listed, to assist parents and professionals
in obtaining the detailed materials necessary to support the
sexuality education of children with disabilities. 1992, 28 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/outprint/nd17.pdf Speech-Language Impairments (FS11) The Speech and Language Impairments Fact Sheet presents a short overview of this disability-its characteristics, incidence, and
educational implications-and concludes with a list of helpful books
and organizations.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs11.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/fs11sp.pdf Student's Guide to the IEP (ST1B) Students with disabilities can be important participants in developing their own IEPs! The audiotape in Set 1 features
several students, all of whom have disabilities, talking about
their experiences as active participants in the IEP process.
The accompanying student booklet guides students through
the process of learning how the IEP is developed, learning about
their own disability, listing their strengths and areas of need,
identifying what accommodations they need in school, developing
a list of goals and objectives for the year, talking with teachers
and parents, and preparing for and participating in the IEP
meeting. 2002, 12 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/stuguide/st1.pdf Transcript of Audio Tape http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/stuguide/st1scrpt.htm Technical Assistance Guide: Helping Students with Cognitive Disabilities Find and Keep a Job (TA3B) This Technical Assistance
Guide is designed to assist families, transition specialists, employers,
and others in helping students with significant cognitive disabilities
find and keep a job.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/stuguide/ta3.pdf Transcript of Audio Tape http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/stuguide/st2scrpt.htm Travel Training for Youth with Disabilities (TS9) Knowing how to use public transportation is an important skill for many youth with disabilities. This Transition Summary looks at
training people with disabilities to use public transportation safely
and independently. It answers such questions as: What are the
essential components of a successful travel training program? What
specific skills do travelers need? What issues arise with specific
disabilities such as physical, cognitive, or visual impairments?
1996, 24 pages.
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/transum/ts9.pdf Vocational Assessment: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (TS6) This issue of Transition Summary describes the importance
of vocational assessment in the educational process of students
with disabilities planning for the transition from school to work.
Vocational assessment is defined, its purposes are explained,
and the ways in which vocational assessment can benefit teenagers
with special needs are discussed. Types of assessments are
discussed as well, as are the roles that key professionals play in the
assessment process. 1990, 16 pages. English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/outprint/ts6.pdf Your Child's Evaluation (BP1) This publication describes the steps the school system will take to evaluate your child to determine if he or she has a disability
and is eligible for special education
English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/basicpar/bp1.pdf Spanish http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/spanbp.asp#bp1sp ==================================================== Spanish Publications Todas las publicaciones de NICHCY están disponibles aquí, gratis, en
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PDF http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/spanish/spanpubs.htm
Resources for Adults with Disabilities (ADT1) This publication helps adults with disabilities identify organizations and agencies designed to assist with their specific concerns and needs, such as employment, postsecondary education, recreation, independent
living, and assistive technology. English http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/transum/adult.pdf |
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