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LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults Literacy and your deaf child : what every parent should know by Stewart, David Alan Provides parents with the means to ensure that their deaf child becomes a proficient reader and writer, including effective home activities.   Books for Teens Adolescents and ADD : gaining the advantage by Quinn, Patricia O. Addresses the particular concerns of adolescents diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and offers coping strategies as well as personal stories from teens with the disorder.   Books for Older Children Text and photographs explain what it is like to live with A.D.D., or attention-deficit disorder.   Books for Younger Children I'm deaf, and it's okay by Aseltine, Lorraine A young boy describes the frustrations caused by his deafness and the encouragement he receives from a deaf teenager that he can lead an active life.   More books for: Adults Teens Older Children Younger Children

RESEARCH DATABASES  Alt HealthWatch Resources on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.  Child Development Issues related to human development from conception through adolescence. Written for the general reader  Curriculum Resource Center Grades 6-12 Award winning on-line resource of printable teacher handout materials for middle, high school and junior college curriculums. Includes materials for history, geography, science, math and health.  Curriculum Resource Center Junior Edition On-line resource of printable teacher handout materials for elementary curriculums. Includes materials for people & events in history, maps, flags, timelines, science and careers. Great homework resource.  Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Presents current, unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda, and osteopathy.  ERIC Provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index including full text of more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 1000 educational and education-related journals.  Health & Wellness Resource Center More than 400 health and medical journals and other resources that can link you to major health web sites.  Health Source: Nursing/ Academic Edition Search health publications geared toward the medical students or professionals. Contains a medical dictionary.  Professional Development (EBSCO) Resources for teachers and parents. Includes lesson plans, activities and professional reading materials.  Professional Development Collection (Gale) A custom selection of more than 300 full-text journals for educators and administrators, provides balanced coverage for any professional educator. WEB SITES  Colorín Colorado Information, activities, and advice for Spanish-speaking parents and educators of English language learners.  Help for Kids with Special Education Needs -- and Their Families: Tips, Strategies, Possibilities Subjects, information, articles, insights, explanations, and suggestions to help you rethink your problems, reframe your questions, and find new directions to seek help for your child and your family.  Students with Special Needs A State of Washington based comprehensive resource for parents and teachers of those who are challenged physically, emotionally, or cognitively. NATIONAL RESOURCES  Help for my child who's learning English Links to resources for your English Language Learner.  My Child's Special Needs - Civil Rights US Dept. of Education resources for civil rights issues relating to special needs.  My Child's Special Needs - Disabilities US Dept. of Education resources for students with disabilities.  My Child's Special Needs - English Language Acquisition US Dept. of Education resources for students learning English.  My Child's Special Needs - Gifted US Dept. of Education resources for gifted students.  My Disabled Child's Special Needs Links to great resources for the disabled learner.  My Gifted Child's Special Needs Links to organizations that can help your Gifted learner.  National Center for Learning Disabilities NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.