Additional Reading

Still Me - The story of Christopher Reeves.

Extraordinary People with Disabilities - Real life stories of struggle, achievement, and victory from well-known names in our culture.

Waiting For No One - Story about an 18-year old girl with Asperger's Syndrome and her view on life.

Mockingbird - The story of a young girl who has Asperger's and the confusion that results after her brother passes away.

My Brother Charlie - A heartwarming children's story about a boy named Charlie who has Autism.

Just Because - The story of a brother and the older sister with special needs whom he loves and adores.

Life As We Know It: A Father, a Family, and an Exceptional Child - Inspiring story about raising a child with Down Syndrome.

Successful Transition Programs: Pathways for Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Addresses the issues professionals face when working in high school special education programs.

Coping With Family Stress After Reye's Syndrome - A support book for parents who are struggling with Reye's Syndrome.

Riding the Bus with My Sister: A True Life Journey - A story about a woman with an intellectual disability.

Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister With Special Needs - Groups of siblings share their stories about growing up with a sibling who has a developmental disability.

Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing - The story of Jenny McCarthy's son who has Autism and her journey to find a cause and a treatment.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Understanding Williams Syndrome: Behavioral Patterns and Interventions

Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide

Life Planning for Adults With Developmental Disabilities: A Guide for Parents And Family Members - A guide to help caregivers plan for the future of an individual with a developmental disability.


Movies of Interest:

Lorenzo's Oil: Movie based on a true story about a five-year old named Lorenzo who had a degenerative brain illness called ALD, and his parents who refused to give up looking for a cure.

The Other Sister: Movie about two adults with developmental disabilities and their families. 

Door to Door: Movie about Bill Porter, the real life door-to-door salesman who has cerebral palsy.

Radio: Movie about Robert "Radio" Kennedy, an adult with a developmental disability.