Recommended Reading

The Memory Box

A book to help children deal with loss and change

The Invisible String

A loving story about the strong connections that keep us together

Everywhere Still

A gentle exploration of mindfulness and presence

The ABCs of Inclusion

A guide to understanding and using inclusive practices

The Day You Began

An inspiring story about finding your place in the world

Demystifying Disability

by Emily Ladau

A practical, approachable guide to understanding disability and learning how to be a better ally to the disability community.

Strength To Care

Essential guidance and support for caregivers managing complex medical needs and providing compassionate care.

Caring for Children Who Have Severe Neurological Impairment

Comprehensive guide for families and healthcare providers caring for children with complex neurological conditions.

Healthcare Delivery for Children with Medical Complexity

Professional resource for understanding and improving healthcare systems for medically complex children.

Being Heumann

Memoir of disability rights activist Judy Heumann - inspiring for teens and young adults with disabilities.

Children with Complex and Continuing Health Needs

Comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals working with children who have ongoing medical needs.

Redesigning Health Care for Children with Disabilities

Guide for improving healthcare systems and advocacy for children with disabilities and complex medical needs.

Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child

A practical guide for parents navigating the challenges and joys

Building a Thriving Marriage While Caring for Children with Disabilities

Support and guidance for maintaining strong relationships while managing caregiving responsibilities.

The Complete IEP Guide

by Lawrence Siegel

Comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating the IEP process for children with special needs.

More Than a Mom: Living a Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs

by Amy Baskin

Guide for mothers to maintain their identity and well-being while caring for children with special needs.

Far From the Tree

by Andrew Solomon

Profound exploration of families and children who are different, including disabilities, offering insight and understanding.

Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century

edited by Alice Wong

Collection of powerful first-person narratives from the disability community, offering diverse perspectives and experiences.

Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs

by Donald Meyer

Practical guide for siblings on understanding, coping, and thriving alongside a brother or sister with special needs.

We'll Paint the Octopus Red

by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

Heartwarming story about a big sister learning about her new baby brother with Down syndrome.

My Brother Charlie

by Holly Robinson Peete

A sister's loving perspective on her brother with autism, celebrating differences and family bonds.

Ian's Walk: A Story About Autism

by Laurie Lears

A gentle story about a sister learning to understand and appreciate her brother with autism.

On Life After Death

A thoughtful exploration of life's transitions

On Children and Death

A compassionate guide for families

Someone I Love Has Died

A supportive guide for children dealing with loss