NICHCY Publications Catalog: 2005

Table of Contents

About NICHCY
NICHCY Brochures & Catalogs
NICHCY Posters

Disability Publications
---Disabilities under IDEA
---Disability Fact Sheets
---Disability Briefing Papers

National & State Resources
Publications for Parents
Research Publications

Transition Materials
Student and TA Guides

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General Ordering Information
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2005
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About NICHCY

NICHCY is an information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues. Children and youth with disabilities (birth to age 22) are our special focus.

We offer more than the publications in this catalog! The following services are also available to you:





NICHCY Brochures and Catalogs

NICHCY Brochure describes our services. Free. (#GR1 for English, #GR1SP for Spanish)

NICHCY English Publications Catalog (what you're reading right now!). 8 pages. Free. #GR8

NICHCY Spanish Publications Catalog describes (in Spanish) all the NICHCY publications available in Spanish. 8 pages. Free. (#GR8SP)





NICHCY Mini-posters
3 versions, 8 1/2" x 11", Free of charge.

These mini-posters from NICHCY not only contain our contact information, but will also brighten up any office with their rainbow of colors.

(1) Puzzle Poster

(2) Zebra Poster

(3) Zebra (in Spanish)




Disability Publications

NICHCY offers three sets of materials on disabilities: A description of the 13 disabilities listed under the nation's special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); disability fact sheets; and longer disability briefing papers.

Disabilities under IDEA

General Information About Disabilities gives an overview of the 13 disabilities defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 2002. 4 pages. Also available in Spanish (Información General Sobre las Discapacidades). Free. Single copies only. (GR3)


Disability Fact Sheets

NICHCY offers Disability Fact Sheets that can help you learn more about specific disabilities, as well as find out where to go for more information. Most are available in Spanish, too! (Those available in Spanish are marked with *.) 2004. 4 pages. Free. Only single copies of fact sheets are available. Please, no requests for multiple copies. Fact sheets are available on:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder* (#FS19)
Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder* (#FS1)
Cerebral Palsy* (#FS2)
Deafness and Hearing Loss* (#FS3)
Down Syndrome* (#FS4)
Emotional Disturbance* (#FS5)
Epilepsy* (#FS6)
Learning Disabilities* (#FS7)
Mental Retardation* (#FS8)
Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities (#FS10)
Speech and Language Impairments* (#FS11)
Spina Bifida* (#FS12)
Traumatic Brain Injury* (#FS18)
Visual Impairments* (#FS13)



Disability Briefing Papers

NICHCY's Briefing Papers take a thorough look at selected disabilities. Each concludes with a resource list of publications and organizations.

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (#FS20), 1998, Resources updated, 2003, 16 pages, $2.00
This publication describes the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorders and the five disorders within the category, including autism. The publication then focuses on Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS), also called PDD.

Reading and Learning Disabilities Resource Guide (#FS17)
4th edition, 2004, 16 pages, $2.00
This publication describes the characteristics of learning disabilities and how having a learning disability can affect the life of a child, youth, or adult.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (#FS14)
Available in Spanish (#FS14SP)
3rd edition, 2002, 24 pages, $2.00
This publication provides information about the characteristics of AD/HD, how to help children at home and at school, and the legal responsibilities of schools to provide services to students with AD/HD.




Publications to Help You Find National and State Resources

National Resources lists selected national organizations that can provide information about disabilities. 2005.
10 pages. Free. Single copies only. (GR2)

Public Agencies Fact Sheet describes public agencies that can provide assistance to families of children with disabilities. 2003. 2 pages. Available in Spanish. Free. Single copies only. (GR4)

National Toll-free Numbers & Web Sites lists the toll-free numbers and Web sites of selected national organizations addressing disabilities. 2005. 15 pages. Free. Single copies only. (GR5)

State Resource Sheet lists selected disability-related agencies and organizations in your state. Free. Single copies only. (GR6)

Complete Set of State Resource Sheets includes a state resource sheet for each state and territory of the U.S. 200+ pages. $10.00. (GR7)



Publications for Parents

Communicating with Your Child's School through Letter Writing (#PA9)
Available in Spanish (#PA9SP)
2nd Edition, 2002, 24 pages, $2.00
This Parent's Guide looks at the rights of parents and children with disabilities and identifies times when you may want or need to write to the school. Sample letters are included.

Developing Your Child's IEP (#PA12)
Available in Spanish (#PA12SP)
2002, 28 pages, $2.00
Be a full participant in developing your child's IEP! This Parent's Guide tells you how. It looks in detail at the IEP and discusses how to work effectively with schools to help your child get an education tailored to his or her needs.

Finding Help for Young Children with Disabilities (Birth - 5) (PA2)
1994, Resources updated, 2005
Available in Spanish (#PA2SP)
20 pages. First copy free.
Additional copies $2.00 each.
This guide will tell you how to find early intervention services for infants or toddlers (birth through 2 years) and special education services for pre-schoolers with disabilities (ages 3-5).

Parenting a Child with Special Needs (#ND20)
Available in Spanish (#ND20SP)
3rd Edition, 2003, 16 pages
First copy free. Additional copies $4.00 each.
This News Digest addresses the information needs of parents who have recently learned their child has a disability. It will also help professionals understand how having a child with a disability can affect a family. Completely revised in 2003, it features the latest in writings for parents by parents.

Parent to Parent Support (#BP2)
Available in Spanish (#BP2SP)
2002, 4 pages. First copy free.
Additional copies $2.00 each.
Ever wish you could talk to another parent whose child has the same disability as yours? This document describes the Parent to Parent program, which matches parents in one-on-one relationships for sharing information, experiences, and emotional and practical support.

Parent Training and Information Centers (#BP3)
2003, 4 pages. First copy free.
Additional copies $2.00 each.
Looking for resources in your state and community? Need information about disabilities, the educational rights of your child, or strategies for being an effective advocate for your child? Call your state’s PTI—the Parent Training and Information Center—or your state’s CPRC—Community Parent Resource Center. This publication will tell you what PTIs and CPRCs do, how they help parents, and how to get in touch with yours.

Planning a Move: Mapping Your Strategy (#PA8)
1994, 12 pages, $2.00
If you have a child with a disability and you're moving from one place to another, there's a lot of think about, including making sure you have all your child's educational and medical records and finding out about available services in the new location. This document can help you make the move smoothly!

Questions and Answers About the IDEA (#ND21)
Available in Spanish (#ND21SP)
2nd Edition, 2000, 28 pages.
First copy free.
Additional copies $4.00 each.
This Q&A answers many of the questions families and professionals have about the requirements of the IDEA and its Federal regulations.

Questions Often Asked by Parents About Special Education Services (#LG1)
Available in Spanish (#LG1SP)
4th Edition, 1999, 12 pages.
First copy free. Additional copies $2.00 each.
This publication is written primarily to help parents learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how students with disabilities access special education and related services.

Related Services (#ND16)
Available in Spanish (#ND16SP)
2nd edition, 2001, 20 pages, $4.00.
This News Digest looks exclusively at related services (as identified by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997), including occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology, transportation, and special health services.

Your Child's Evaluation (#BP1)
Available in Spanish (#BP1SP)
1999, 4 pages. First copy free.
Additional copies $2.00 each.
Want to know what steps the school system will use to evaluate your child to determine if he or she has a disability and is eligible for special education? This document describes the evaluation process in easy-to-understand terms.



Research Publications

Interventions for Chronic Behavior Problems (#RB1), 1999, 8 pages, $2.00
This first Research Brief is meant to help schools answer the question, "What does the research tell us about promising interventions for students with a history of behavior problems?"

Who are the Children in Special Education? (#RB2), 2003, 8 pages, $2.00
Find out more about the characteristics and experiences of the children with disabilities who are receiving special education in the U.S. This Research Brief introduces SEELS, a study following students as they move through six years of schooling. The study looks at their academic performance, school experiences, family life, social adjustment, and personal growth.

Also see our Research pages (online only) at: www.nichcy.org/resources/default.asp.

A - Z Topics: New Pages on Our Web Site!

NICHCY now offers A-Z Topics on our Web site—a collection of pages on high priority disability topics. Find the latest information and connect to free online information with just a click of your mouse. Not a fan of the Internet? Don’t have access? Don’t fret! Give us a call at 1.800.695.0285 (V/TTY), and we’ll help you find what you need. We’re adding pages all the time. At the moment, there are pages on the following topics:
-- Asperger Syndrome
-- Autism
-- Behavior
-- Curriculum

-- Disability Community
-- Disability Publishers
-- IEP Resources

-- Info Galore
-- Literacy
-- No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
-- PDDNOS
-- Rett Syndrome

-- Spanish Information on Disability Conditions (in English and in Spanish)
-- Spanish information on Disability Topics (in English and in Spanish)
-- U.S. Education Laws


Transition Materials

Preparing youth with disabilities to move from high school to the adult world is very important! Use these Transition publications in combination with our Student Guide series (listed next).

Transition Planning: A Team Effort (#TS10), 1999, Resources updated, 2002, 24 pages, $4.00
This Transition Summary describes how to creatively construct a student's transition team to use all community resources available, not just the agencies that have traditionally been involved.


Resources for Adults with Disabilities (#ADT), 5th Edition, 2004, 12 pages, $2.00
This publication will help adults with disabilities identify organizations that can assist with their specific concerns in employment, postsecondary education, recreation, independent living, and assistive technology.





Student Guide and Technical Assistance Guide

These publications are how-to guides made up of 3 components: an audioprogram, a Student's Guide booklet especially for students, and a Technical Assistance Guide booklet that parents, teachers, transition specialists, and others can use to help the student achieve the goals addressed in the student materials.

Note: Most people order these materials as a SET (it's less expensive, too!), but you can also order each component in the set individually.

Set 1

A Student's Guide to the IEP (#Set1)
2002 Edition, $5.00

This Student's Guide set consists of materials to help students develop their own Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The tape for students features several students, all of whom have disabilities, talking about their experiences as active participants on their IEP team. The student booklet guides students through the IEP process.

Also included in the set are materials for individuals who would like to help students with disabilities be involved in their IEP meetings. This includes a Technical Assistance Guide (20 pages) and, on the flip side of the student tape, another taped program for parents, transition specialists, teachers, and administrators.

To order individual components of the set:
A Student's Guide to the IEP booklet only. (#ST1B) $2.00
Technical Assistance Guide: Helping Students Develop Their IEPs booklet only. (#TA2B) $2.00
Cassette only (contains both audio programs). (#Tape1) $2.00


Set 2

A Student's Guide to Jobs (#Set2), 1999, $5.00

On the audio program of this Student’s Guide set (available on cassette tape or CD, your choice!), young people with mental retardation, multiple disabilities, or autism speak candidly about their job-related experiences. Parents, transition specialists, and employers also share their insights. Supporting materials include: a booklet for students (8 pages) and a Technical Assistance Guide (20 pages) to assist families, transition specialists, employers, and others in helping students with significant cognitive disabilities find and keep a job.

To order individual components of the set:
A Student's Guide to Jobs booklet only. (#ST2B) $2.00

Technical Assistance Guide: Helping Students with Cognitive Disabilities Find and Keep a Job booklet only. (#TA3B) $2.00

Cassette only. (#Tape2) $2.00

CD only. (#CD2) $2.00

Set 3

Relish is for More Than Hot Dogs: A Guide to Making Your Own Sweet Success (#Set3)
2005, $5.00
The audio program of this Student’s Guide set (available on cassette tape or CD, your choice!) is lots of fun to listen to and fascinating besides. Find out why relish is for more than hot dogs—the students you’ll hear know! Supporting materials include: a booklet for students (20 pages) and a Technical Assistance Guide (20 pages) for teachers and parents to help support children with disabilities in developing their own talents, dreams, desires, and...well, in a phrase....their own sweet success.

To order individual pieces of Set 3—Relish:
Student's Guide booklet only. (#ST3B) $2.00
Technical Assistance Guide: Helping Students Make Their Own Sweet Success booklet only. (#TA4B) $2.00
Audio program only. Available on tape (#Tape3) or CD (#CD3). $2.00



IT'S EASY TO ORDER ALL OF NICHCY'S PUBLICATIONS

You can order all NICHCY Publications easily. Just use the following codes (#FAT, #SPX, or #FAT/SPX) to let us know you want everything!

All NICHCY Publications in English (#FAT), $65.00. This package contains a single copy of each of NICHCY's English publications, plus one State Resource Sheet of your choice.

All NICHCY Publications in Spanish (#SPX), $6.00. This package contains a single copy of each NICHCY publication available in Spanish, plus one State Resource Sheet of your choice.

All NICHCY Publications in English and Spanish (#FAT/SPX), $70.00. This package contains a single copy of every NICHCY publication in English and Spanish, plus one State Resource Sheet of your choice.



General Ordering Information


To speed the processing of your order, please be sure to complete the order form carefully. Photocopies of the order form (below) are welcome.

Individual orders must be prepaid. Make your check or money order payable to AED/NICHCY.

Returned checks will incur a $25 fee.

Publications are available in alternative formats upon request.

All orders are final. No refunds. No returns.

Prices:

Prices in this publications catalog are effective September 2005. All prices are subject to change without notice.

Discounts on Bulk Orders:

NICHCY gives 25% off on any 11-100 publications mailed to the same address, and 50% off on any 101 or more publications mailed to the same address.

Discounts do not apply to free publications. We do not provide multiple copies of free publications.

Shipping:

Shipping and handling are included in the price of the publications. All orders are shipped 3rd Class unless otherwise specified. If you prefer 1st Class Mail, add $2.00. For mail outside the United States, add $3.00.

Please allow approximately four weeks for delivery.

Purchase Orders:

Purchase orders (POs) are accepted from schools, libraries, and social service agencies. Please make the PO payable to AED/NICHCY and include the completed order form with your PO.

Tax-Exempt Organizations:

If you are a District of Columbia or New York State tax-exempt organization, please enclose a copy of your tax-exempt certificate.

Mail Order Form and Payment to:
NICHCY
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013-1492



NICHCY PUBLICATION ORDER FORM: 2005

PDF version


The list below is organized alphabetically by the Product Code of the publication. You’ll find the product code in parentheses where the publication is described—usually right after the title. The code will look something like this: BP1 or ND16SP (for a publication in Spanish).

At the present time you cannot fill this order form out on-line and send it in electronically. In order to use this form, please print it out, or download it, fill it out, and mail it in.

***N/C=No Charge. Single copies only.

FILL IN THE COST BASED ON THE NUMBER YOU ORDER
  CODE TITLE PRICE

It's easy to order all of NICHCY's publications!
_______ FAT Complete Set of NICHCY English products $65
_______ SPX Complete Set of NICHCY Spanish products $6
_______ FAT/SPX Complete Set of NICHCY English and Spanish products $70

Or order a la carte!
  CODE TITLE PRICE
_______ ADT1 Resources for Adults with Disabilities $2
_______ BP1 Your Child's Evaluation First copy free.
$2 each.
_______ BP1SP Your Child's Evaluation (Spanish) First copy free.
$2 each.
_______ BP2 Parent to Parent Support First copy free.
$2 each.
_______ BP2SP Parent to Parent Support (Spanish) First copy free.
$2 each.
_______ BP3 Parent Training and Information Centers First copy free.
$2 each.

_______ GR1 NICHCY Brochure N/C
_______ GR1SP NICHCY Brochure (Spanish) N/C
_______ GR2 National Resources N/C
_______ GR3 General Information about Disabilities N/C
_______ GR3SP General Information about Disabilities (Spanish) N/C
_______ GR4 Public Agencies Fact Sheet N/C
_______ GR4SP Public Agencies Fact Sheet (Spanish) N/C
_______ GR5 National Toll-free Numbers N/C
_______ GR6 State Resource Sheet: indicate which state __________________ N/C
_______ GR7 Complete set of State Resource Sheets $10
_______ GR8 NICHCY Publications Catalog N/C
_______ GR8SP NICHCY Spanish Publications Catalog N/C

_______ FS1 Autism N/C
_______ FS1SP Autism (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS2 Cerebral Palsy N/C
_______ FS2SP Cerebral Palsy (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS3 Deafness and Hearing Loss N/C
_______ FS3SP Deafness and Hearing Loss (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS4 Down Syndrome N/C
_______ FS4SP Down Syndrome (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS5 Emotional Disturbance N/C
_______ FS5SP Emotional Disturbance (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS6 Epilepsy N/C
_______ FS6SP Epilepsy (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS7 Learning Disabilities N/C
_______ FS7SP Learning Disabilities (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS8 Mental Retardation N/C
_______ FS8SP Mental Retardation (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS10 Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities N/C
_______ FS11 Speech and Language Impairments N/C
_______ FS11SP Speech and Language Impairments (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS12 Spina Bifida N/C
_______ FS12SP Spina Bifida (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS13 Visual Impairments N/C
_______ FS13SP Visual Impairments (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS14 Attention Deficit Disorder (Briefing Paper) $2
_______ FS14SP Attention Deficit Disorder (Briefing Paper) (Spanish) $2
_______ FS17 Reading and Learning Disabilities Resource Guide (Briefing Paper) $2
_______ FS18 Traumatic Brain Injury N/C
_______ FS18SP Traumatic Brain Injury (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS19 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder N/C
_______ FS19SP Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Spanish) N/C
_______ FS20 Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Briefing Paper) $2

_______ LG1 Questions Often Asked About Special Education Services (ages 3-21) First copy free.
$2 each.
_______ LG1SP Questions Often Asked About Special Education Services (ages 3-21) (Spanish) First copy free.
$2 each.

_______ ND16 Related Services $4
_______ ND16SP Related Services (Spanish) $4
_______ ND20 Parenting a Child with Special Needs First copy free.
$4 each.
_______ ND20SP Parenting a Child with Special Needs (Spanish) First copy free.
$4 each.
_______ ND21 Questions & Answers about IDEA First copy free.
$4 each.
_______ ND21SP Questions & Answers about IDEA (Spanish) First copy free.
$4 each.

_______ PA2 Finding Help for Young Children with Disabilities (Birth -5) First copy free.
$2 each.
_______ PA2SP Spanish version of PA2 First copy free.
$2 each.
_______ PA8 Planning a Move: Mapping Your Strategy $2
_______ PA9 Communicating with Your Child's School Through Letterwriting $2
_______ PA9SP Communicating with Your Child's School Through Letterwriting (Spanish) $2
_______ PA12 Developing Your Child's IEP First copy free.
$2 each.
_______ PA12SP Developing Your Child's IEP (Spanish) First copy free.
$2 each.
 
_______ POS1 Puzzle Mini-Poster N/C
_______ POS2 Zebra Mini-Poster N/C
_______ POS4SP Reflective Zebra Mini-Poster in Spanish N/C

_______ RB1 Interventions for Chronic Behavior Problems $2
_______ RB2 Who are the Children in Special Education? $2

STUDENT and TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GUIDES
_______ SET1 A Student’s Guide to the IEP (student booklet), a Technical Assistance Guide (parent booklet), & audiotape $5
_______ ST1B Student Guide booklet only $2
_______ TA2B Technical Assistance Guide booklet only $2
_______ TAPE 1 Cassette only (contains audio programs for both ST1 and TA2) $2
_______ SET2

A Student’s Guide to Jobs (student booklet), a Technical Assistance Guide (parent/employer booklet), & audio program (Please specify which you would prefer: ___ audio on cassette tape, or ___ audio on CD

$5
_______ ST2B Student Guide booklet only $2
_______ TA3B Technical Assistance Guide booklet only $2
_______ TAPE2 Cassette only (contains audio programs for both ST2 and TA3) $2
_______ CD2 CD only (contains audio programs for both ST2 and TA3) $2
_______ SET3 A Student’s Guide to Relish/Sweet Success (student booklet), a Technical Assistance Guide (parent/teacher booklet), & audio program (Please specify which you would prefer: ___ audio on cassette tape, or ___ audio on CD $5
_______ ST3B Student Guide booklet only $2
_______ TA4B Technical Assistance Guide booklet only $2
_______ TAPE 3 Cassette only $2
_______ CD3 CD only $2

_______ TS10 Transition Planning: A Team Effort $4
N/C=No Charge. Single copies only.

DISCOUNTS

NOTE: Discounts do not apply to free publications.

_______ 25% discount on any 10-100 publications shipped to the same address.
_______ 50% discount on any 101 or more publications shipped to the same address.

SALES TAX

_______ District of Columbia residents add 5.75% sales tax.
_______ New York residents add 8.25% sales tax

* Residents of other states pay no sales tax

ALL ORDERS ARE SHIPPED 3RD CLASS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

_______ For 1st Class Mail add $2.00
_______ For mail outside the United States add $3.00

$_____________ GRAND TOTAL

PLEASE MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO AED/NICHCY.

Mail order form with payment to:

NICHCY
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013-1492

Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or faxed to:
(202) 884-8441

Please allow approximately 4 weeks for delivery.

Thank you for your order!

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ORDERING INFORMATION

General Notes

To speed the processing of your order, please be sure to complete this order form carefully. Photocopies of the order form are welcome.

Individual orders must be prepaid. May your check or money order payable to AED/NICHCY. Returned checks will incur a $25 fee.

Publications are available in alternative formats upon request.

All orders are final. No refunds. No returns.


Prices

Prices on this order form are effective Summer 2005. All prices are subject to change without notice.


Discounts

Discounts do not apply to free publications. NICHCY gives 25% off on any 11-100 publications mailed ot the same address, and 50% off on any 101 or more publications mailed to the same address.


Shipping

Shipping and handling are included in the price of the publications. All orders are shipped 3rd class unless otherwise specified. If you prefer 1st Class Mail, add $2.00. For mail outside the United States add $3.00.

Please allow approximately four weeks for delivery.


Purchase Orders

Purchase orders (POs) are accepted from schools, libraries, and social service agencies. Please make the PO payable to AED/NICHCY and include the completed form with your PO.


Tax-exempt Organizations

If you are a District of Columbia or New York State tax-exempt organization, please enclose a copy of your tax-exempt certificate.






NICHCY thanks our Project Officer, Dr. Peggy Cvach, at the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), U.S. Department of Education.