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Out of Print

Out of print publications are older materials that NICHCY no longer makes available in print. We continue to make these publications available on our Web site because we still receive many requests for them and because much of the content is still useful or thought-provoking.

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Did you come to this page looking for a specific publication you think is out of print? Here's a list of what's out of print by publication number. If you don't know the number of the pub you're looking for, scroll down and read the titles and descriptions of the individual publications. They're listed alphabetically by title.

Legal Guides
LG2

News Digest
ND11	ND14	ND18	ND23	ND26
ND12	ND15	ND19	ND24	ND27
ND13	ND17	ND21	ND25

Parent Guides
PA6	PA7	PA10	PA11

Posters
POS3

Resource Lists
BIB1	BIB4	BIB7	BIB11	BIB14
BIB2	BIB5	BIB9	BIB12	BIB15
BIB3	BIB6	BIB10	BIB13	BIB16

Technical Assistance Guides
TA1

Transition Guides
TS6	TS7	TS8	TS9

Legal Guides

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) (LG2)

What does the IDEA require when a student’s IEP is developed? This publication is a verbatim reprinting of (a) federal regulations about IEPs, and (b) Appendix A (formerly Appendix C) to the IDEA ’97, which is a series of questions and answers about federal regulations on the IEP. 1999, 32 pages.

News Digest

Assessing Children for the Presence of a Disability (ND23)

How do schools evaluate children to see if they have a disability? What kind of information do they gather, and how do they use this information? Find out more about what schools do and the methods they use (for example, observation, interviews, and testing). The publication also describes the parents’ role in their child’s evaluation and touches upon important cultural and linguistic issues in testing. 1994, 28 pages.

Assistive Technology: Becoming an Informed Consumer (ND13)

Assistive technology refers to the special devices that are available to help individuals with disabilities in daily life electronic communication aids, a print enlarger on a computer screen, speech synthesizers, switches, to name a few. This issue explores the subject of assistive technology through several articles, including: tips for consumers, a parent’s perspective, legislation, effective use, and how to integrate technology into a student’s IEP. 1989, Resources updated 1996, 20 pages.

Children with Disabilities: Understanding Sibling Issues (ND11)

Having a brother or sister with a disability can powerfully affect siblings. Find out how, often from the words of the siblings themselves, who write many of the articles in this News Digest. 1988, Resources updated 1994, 12 pages.

The Education of Children and Youth with Special Needs: What do the Laws Say? (ND15)

The educational and civil rights of children and youth with disabilities are governed by many important federal laws. Three, in particular, are the focus of this News Digest: (1) P.L. 94 142, the Education of the Handicapped Act, now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; (2) Section 504; and (3) the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act. Many others are briefly discussed as well. 1996, 16 pages.

Estate Planning (ND18)

Plan ahead for your child with a disability by writing a specialized will and trust that will protect your child’s eligibility for government benefits and provide for his or her needs. Also read about how to write a Letter of Intent, which will give future caregivers an in depth understanding of your son or daughter with a disability. 1992, 20 pages.

Having a Daughter with a Disability: Is it Different for Girls? (ND14)

This publication examines the issue of gender, focusing on the different challenges that girls with disabilities may experience with school, career exploration, and independence. 1990, 16 pages.

The IDEA Amendments of 1997 (ND26)

In 1997, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), our nation’s special education law, was amended. Find out what major changes were made. Take a side by side look at what the old law said and what the amendments require. 1998, 40 pages.

Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities (ND25)

Learn more about two promising interventions for students with learning disabilities: (1) helping students develop their use of learning strategies; and (2) helping them develop their phonological awareness. Use this publication with its companion resource list, which lists journal articles and books available on learning strategies for these students. 1997, 16 pages.

Planning for Inclusion (ND24)

Including children with disabilities in general education classrooms is an important development in the last five to ten years. Here’s a brief overview of inclusion issues and an extensive list of resources on inclusion. Our resource lists on educating children with specific disabilities offer yet more information on the subject. 1995, 32 pages.

Promising Practices & Future Trends for Special Education (ND19)

This News Digest looks at the issues of educational excellence and the research regarding effective educational methods for students with disabilities. It includes suggestions to help parents and professionals access resources and information about special education pratices. 1993, 24 pages.

Questions & Answers about IDEA (ND21)

The IDEA is our nation’s special education law. What are its requirements? Core questions about the special education process, as mandated by IDEA, are asked and answered, often with quotes from the law itself. 2000, 28 pages.

Respite Care: A Gift of Time (ND12)

Respite care provides families with specialized temporary child care. In recent years, more and more respite services have become available, many on a sliding fee scale. This issue discusses types of respite care available and gives tips and advice to parents seeking such care. 1996, 8 pages.

Sexuality Education for Children and Youth with Disabilities (ND17)

This News Digest addresses the concerns that parents and professionals face in informing and guiding children and young adults with disabilities in their social sexual development and in preparing them to make healthy, responsible decisions about adult relationships. Many books and videos available on human sexuality are listed, to assist parents and professionals in obtaining the detailed materials necessary to support the sexuality education of children with disabilities. 1992, 28 pages.

Who’s Teaching Our Children with Disabilities? (ND27)

This publication takes a fresh and revealing look at the individuals who teach students who have disabilities - special educators and paraprofessionals. 1997, 24 pages.

Parent Guides

Accessing Parent Groups (PA10)

Parent groups offer parents a place to share information, give and receive emotional support, and work as a team to address common concerns. Find out how to access parent groups nationally and in your state and community. There are also suggestions for how to start your own group. 1993, 12 pages.

Accessing the ERIC Resource Collection (PA6)

Learn more about the ERIC system, which provides us with ready access to education literature. ERIC the Educational Resources Information Center is made up of 16 clearinghouses and 5 support units, all of which are listed. Find out how to search the system, use a computer to access ERIC, get documents, and identify specific information on children with disabilities. 1996, 8 pages.

Doctors, Disabilities, and the Family (PA7)

How do you find a primary care physician or pediatrician for your child with a disability or special health care needs? What questions should you ask before and after seeing the doctor, when scheduling an appointment, about general checkups and development, medications, tests, referrals to specialists, surgery, and hospitalization? This Parent Guide is older, but the questions are still the same! Suggestions are included for families who use private physicians, public health clinics, or Indian Health Services. 1990, 16 pages.

Serving on Boards and Committees (PA11)

You started out stuffing envelopes at the kitchen table for your local disability group. Then you helped with the newsletter, and now you’ve been asked to serve on the board. Whatever the group you’ve been asked to join, you may have a lot of questions, such as “Can I really do this? What’s involved? Do I have the time?” This Parent Guide looks at some of the common questions parents have about joining a board or committee and discusses the unique strengths and skills that you, as the parent of a child with disabilities, bring to the group. 1998, 8 pages.

Posters

We can help you open doors.

Resource Lists

Adaptations & Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (BIB15)

Adapting classrooms and curricula can be the key to success for students with disabilities. Here are 37 resources (books, articles, and videos) to help teachers learn how to address the unique needs of their students with disabilities. 2001, 12 pages.

Assessing Children for the Presence of a Disability: A Resource List You Can Use (BIB1)

Assessing children for disability is a complex process involving many players. Schools will find this list of articles and books on the subject helpful as they plan assessments of individual students and as they plan instruction appropriate to the needs of individual students in special education. As a companion piece, a News Digest on assessment is also available. 2nd Edition, 2002, 8 pages.

Assessing Children for the Presence of a Disability: A Bibliography for Families (BIB2)

To be eligible for special education, a child must first be assessed to see if he or she has a disability. These books and articles will help families learn more about the assessment process. A separate resource list, updated in 2002, is available for schools. As a companion piece to both resource lists, a News Digest on assessment is also available. 1994, 4 pages.

Disability Awareness (BIB13)

Interested in disability awareness issues? Integrate a new student into your classroom, plan a special instructional unit, organize a Girl Scout information fair, write a school report on this important topic. Anyone concerned with disability awareness will find this resource list a good starting point for identifying curricula, books, articles, videos, and other materials on the subject. 2nd edition, March 2003 Update, 12 pages.

Educating Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (BIB11)

What is AD/HD, and what types of accommodations and educational practices are effective with students who have this disability? This annotated resource list of books, articles, and videos was developed expressly for special and general educators working with such students. 1996, 12 pages.

Educating Students with Disabilities: Resources Addressing More Than One Disability (BIB9)

Here’s a list of materials written primarily for teachers and keeping a teacher’s daily classroom reality in mind. Each book discusses the educational needs of students with varying disabilities in practical, ready to apply terms. Our annotations will help teachers select the materials most appropriate to their needs and concerns. 1996, 12 pages.

Educating Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (BIB10)

Find books and articles that provide guidance about the nature of emotional and behavioral disorders and how to set up a classroom environment that’s conducive to order and student learning. If you want to know more about how to observe, gain an understanding of, and influence student behavior to the benefit of all students in the classroom, these resources are for you! 1996, 12 pages.

Educating Students with Learning Disabilities (BIB12)

Millions of students have learning disabilities. What is LD, and what types of accommodations and educational practices are effective with students who have this disability? This annotated resource list of articles, books, and videos was developed expressly for special and general educators working with such students. 1996, 12 pages.

A Guide to Children’s Literature and Disability (BIB5)

Here is a long list of mysteries, adventure stories, dramas, and real life stories for children and youth written by or featuring individuals with disabilities! 2001, 8 pages.

Learning Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities (BIB14)

Pair this resource list up with our News Digest called Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities and teach your students with LD how to use learning strategies to help themselves learn. (Your other students could use this knowledge, too!) 1997, 12 pages.

Mental Health/Mental Illness: A Bibliography for Families (BIB7)

This bibliography will help families identify the many materials available on mental health and mental illness. 1995, 4 pages.

Mental Health/Mental Illness: A Bibliography for Schools (BIB6)

This bibliography will help school personnel identify the many materials available on mental health and mental illness. 1995, 4 pages.

NICHCY Resources on Autism and PDD (BIB16)

This NICHCY Resources list is designed to accompany the Briefing Paper on Pervasive Developmental Disorders and the NICHCY fact sheet on autism/PDD. It connects readers to some of the latest resources on these disabilities.

Positive Behavioral Support: A Bibliography for Families (BIB4)

For many students with disabilities, behavior is a real concern to parents and other family members. These resources will help families understand and positively address the behavior challenges associated with disabilities such as autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), behavior disorders, emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, and mental retardation. (A separate resource list is available for schools.) 1997, 4 pages.

Positive Behavioral Support: A Bibliography for Schools (BIB3)

This resource list will help administrators, special and general educators, and other school staff access the wide body of knowledge available about behavioral matters. Understanding and using what is known about behavior, including how to provide positive behavioral support, can be the key to working effectively with students who exhibit challenging behaviors. 1997, 8 pages.

Technical Assistance Guides

Technical Assistance Guide: Operating a Local Information and Referral Center (TA1)

This technical assistance guide offers practical advice to individuals on how to set up and operate a local information and referral center. It offers an overview of the many areas important to operating an information and referral (I&R) center and includes many design and management suggestions. 1994, 76 pages.

Transition Guides

Options After High School for Youth with Disabilities (TS7)

This Transition Summary helps youth with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them plan for the young person’s transition to the adult world. An overview of adult service systems (e.g., Social Security Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation) is given. Many employment options are also explored. 1991, Resources updated 1994, 28 pages.

Transition Services in the IEP (TS8)
Under the IDEA, our nation’s special education law, the IEP of each youth with disabilities must specify the transition services that the student needs to prepare for life after leaving public school. This publication describes the core of transition planning what the law requires and how that plays out in the real world. Take a look at Federal regulations for transition. Examine suggested transition components such as employment, postsecondary educational activities, independent living, eligibility for various adult services, and community participation. 1993, 28 pages.

Travel Training for Youth with Disabilities (TS9)

Knowing how to use public transportation is an important skill for many youth with disabilities. This Transition Summary looks at training people with disabilities to use public transportation safely and independently. It answers such questions as: What are the essential components of a successful travel training program? What specific skills do travelers need? What issues arise with specific disabilities such as physical, cognitive, or visual impairments? 1996, 24 pages.

Vocational Assessment: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (TS6)

This issue of Transition Summary describes the importance of vocational assessment in the educational process of students with disabilities planning for the transition from school to work. Vocational assessment is defined, its purposes are explained, and the ways in which vocational assessment can benefit teenagers with special needs are discussed. Types of assessments are discussed as well, as are the roles that key professionals play in the assessment process. 1990, 16 pages.