Professional Materials in the Linda Lucas Walling Collection

Anderson, Marcella F. Hospitalized Children and Books: A Guide for Librarians, Families, and Caregivers. 1992. 2d ed.

Blaska, Joan. Using Children’s Literature to Learn About Disabilities and Illnesses.

Brett, Doris. More Annie Stories: Therapeutic Storytelling Techniques. 1992. (Brett has also written Annie Stories, but it was out of print by the time I discovered it.)

Bruni, Maryanne. Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals ISBN 18906276774

Butler, Dorothy. Cushla and her Books. 1975. Hornbook (THE book to read if you want to understand the effect books can have on a child with developmental disabilities!)
Cissell, Mary Ellen Siebe. 2001. Differability as Diversity: An Analysis of the Portrayal of Characters with “Disabilities” in Contemporary Realistic Fiction for Children. Dissertation: Texas Women’s University.
Coon, Cheryl. Books to Grow With: A Guide to Using the Best Children’s Fiction for Everyday Issues and Tough Challenges. 2004. (For updates, go to http://lutrapress.com)

Cratty, Bryant J. and James E. Breen. Educational Games for Physically Handicapped Children. 1972. (These games are still useful.)

Crowley, Richard J. Cartoon Magic: How to Help Children Discover Their Rainbows Within. 1989.

Divinyi, Joyce. Discipline That Works: 5 Simple Steps. ISBN 0965635376

Doll, Beth and Carol Doll. Bibliotherapy with Young People: Librarians and Health Professionals Working Together. 1997.

Emmons, Polly Godwin and Liz McKendry Anderson. Understanding Sensory Dysfunction: Learning, Development And Sensory Dysfunction In Autism Spectrum Disorders ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Bipolar Disorder. ISBN 1843108062

Forer, Anne-Marie and Mary Zajac. Library Services to the Mentally Retarded. n. d. (This is a report of an LSCA project. An oldie but goodie!)

Gaffney, Maureen. Using Media to Make Kids Feel Good. 1988. (Another book from the perspective of working with children in hospitals.)

Horning, Kathleen T. Alternative Press Publishers of Children’s Books. 1988. (Many good books in this field are published by alternative presses. These presses may or may not still exist, but looking at the list can make you aware of some presses to watch for.)

Hynes, Arleen McCarthy and Mary Hynes-Berry. Bibliotherapy The Interactive Process: A Handbook. 1986. (An important book on the basics of bibliotherapy.)

Klein, Stanley. Reflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew ISBN: 0071422692

Kranowitz, Carol Stock. The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction. 2003. 

Livo, Norma J. Who’s Afraid…? Facing Children’s Fears with Folktales. 1994.

Lucas, Linda, ed. Library Services to Developmentally Disabled Children and Adults. 1982

Lucas, Linda and Marilyn H. Karrenbrock. The Disabled Child in the Library: Moving into the Mainstream. 1983.

Pila, Marianne. The Best: High Low Books for Reluctant Readers. 1990

Recipes for Fun: Play Activities for Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families. 1986  (A loose-leaf produced by the Kennedy Foundation. It’s full of good ideas for inexpensive activities.)

Schoenbrodt, Lisa. Children With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Parent's Guide. ISBN: 0933149999

Schwartz, Sue and Joan Heller Miller. The Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Special-Needs Children. 1988.

Walling, Linda Lucas and Marilyn M. Irwin, eds. Information Services for People with Developmental Disabilities. 1995. (See especially Coy Hunsucker’s chapter.)

Walling, Linda Lucas and Marilyn H. Karrenbrock. Disabilities, Children and Libraries: Mainstreaming Services in Public Libraries and School Library Media Centers. 1993.

Ward, Marilyn. Voices from the Margins: An Annotated Bibliography of Fiction of Disabilities and Differences for Young People. ISBN: 1593114001

Winders, Patricia C. Gross Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. ISBN 0933149816

Ziegler, Robert G. Homemade Books to Help Kids Cope: An Easy-to-Learn Technique for Parents and Professionals.  1992.

Linda Lucas Walling, Jane McGregor, and Pat Feehan discussing picture books and programming for children with disabilities (unedited video)

Linda Lucas Walling and Marilyn H. Karrenbrock Stauffer discussing materials and services for children with disabilities (video)