mentally handicapped children

Offers advice for parents of preteen and teenage girls with autism spectrum disorders, covering sex differences, diagnosis, developmental tasks, sexuality, puberty, self-perception, social issues, personal safety, and other related to concerns.

Gilbert has care for his brother Arnie and his obese mother, which gets in the way when love walks into his life.

An eleven-year-old girl talks about the mixed feelings she has for her older, mentally retarded brother.

A group of handicapped youngsters discuss their disabilities and how they cope with them on a day-to-day basis.

A dollhouse filled with a ghostly light in the middle of the night and dolls that have moved from where she last left them lead Amy and her mentally handicapped sister to unravel the mystery surrounding grisly murders that took place years ago.

Brief text and black and white photographs explain how Jenny is different from other girls and why she needs more love and understanding.

Explains a reading program that may be used to teach children with Down syndrome to read, providing background information, advice on how to get started, reading units, and references.