Basic Manuals for Friends of the Disabled : I Have a Friend With Learning Disabilities

Six introductory handbooks about disabilities & special needs, under the direction of Hannah Carlson, M.Ed., CRC, provide basic information for friends, families, teachers, employers & anyone concerned about people with disabilities. Covered are: medical conditions & causes; behaviors, feelings, rehabilitation, resources, ADA rights, funds, adaptive technology, life stories of child & adult models in all fields. "Excellent introductory handbooks offer professional information in an easy-to-use style for the general audience."--Kathleen Laundy, Psy.D., M.S.W., Yale School of Medicine. The series is endorsed by rehabilitation facilities, doctors, therapists. Included are appendices of national & local organizations that serve each disability, technological resources, adaptive devices information, lists of national & regional support centers, who to call for referrals, help & advice. The illustrated series includes: I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS BLIND, 64 p. $9.95. (1-884158-07-2); I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS DEAF, 64 p. $9.95 (1-884158-08-0); I HAVE A FRIEND WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, 64 p. $9.95 (1-884158-12-9); I HAVE A FRIEND WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, 64 p. $9.95 (1-884158-13-7); I HAVE A FRIEND WITH MENTAL RETARDATION, 64 p. $9.95 (1-884158-10-2); I HAVE A FRIEND IN A WHEELCHAIR, 64 p. $9.95 (1-884158-09-9). Sep. vol. set of 6 (1-884158-11-0). Available at: BookWorld Services, Ingram, Baker & Taylor Book Company. To order: Bick Publishing House, 307 Neck Road, Madison, CT 06443. 203-245-0073. Distributed by: BookWorld Services, Inc.Hannah Carlson is the author of 'Basic Manuals for Friends of the Disabled : I Have a Friend With Learning Disabilities' with ISBN 9781884158117 and ISBN 1884158110.