This unique book offers diagnostic criteria and supporting notes for a wide range of special educational needs, including autism spectrum disorders, communication disorders, social and emotional issues, cognitive disabilities and specific learning disorders. Relevant to both primary and secondary school students, all checklists can be photocopied for ease of use and downloaded from the companion website. This fully revised third edition includes additional information on guiding conversations with parents, children and colleagues, as well as advice to parents on how to select outside professionals.

Katie has Down Syndrome, but that's not what makes her so special. Find out what makes Katie so unique!

More than just an engaging book about different abilities, differences, and acceptance, this kids book also includes a vocabulary list, reading tips and activities, as well as comprehension questions.

This early reading book engages kindergarteners―2nd graders with leveled text, vocabulary, colorful illustrations, and important, high-interest topics like diversity and unique abilities to promote essential early reading skills.

Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

As the stories highlight the ways kids are different from one another, it helps children to accept themselves and others as the beautifully unique individuals that they are. It's OK to Be Different encourages kids to be kind and befriend those who are different from themselves, showing young children that they don't have to look alike or enjoy doing the same activities to be kind to one another.

Listeners will come away with the message: You should always be kind to those who are different from you. Because to them, you are different, too.

But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.

Without ever mentioning any particular challenge or disability by name, this story helps children recognize and understand what autism is, and impress upon them the importance of showing kindness to those who are different, wrapped into a fun story with lighthearted, engaging characters.

They worked through the day, then stopped and admired,
the wisdom their now-painted canvas inspired:
their painting was perfect, It all meshed just fine,
with it's colorful circles, and angry green line.
It was a true masterpiece, not one thing was wrong,
including the hum of their single-note song.

Our team of highly trained specialists, educators, and therapists are passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities. We stay abreast of the latest research and best practices to ensure we offer the highest quality of programs and resources. 

PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center® provides resources designed to benefit all students, including those with disabilities.

Even if some of these professionals are no longer in the classroom- they still talk on real experiences that they have experienced. Their experience helps make us better educators. We learn from their classroom lessons! 

Executive Director Wendy Taylor hosts educators, psychologists, and other medical providers who provide pro tips on what to ask, what to bring, and what to take away from your next special education interaction. This is a podcast series you will not want to miss!