LibGuides: Safe and Accepting Schools: Disabilities

Suggested Databases

Teen Health & Wellness This link opens in a new window
This database was developed for teens, with their unique concerns in mind. Curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs & alcohol, nutrition, mental and emotional health, sexuality, cyber literacy, family life…
Gale In Context: High School (formerly Student Resources in Context) This link opens in a new window
For students in Gr. 6+, this database provides cross-curricular support for for papers, projects, and presentations in areas such as history, sports, science & health, geography, government, social issues, arts & literature, world cultures & religions, biographies, and business.
Gale Health and Wellness This link opens in a new window
Got a health question? Need a "go-to" source with credible information that is in-depth yet simple to navigate? Health & Wellness Resource Center is a rich, comprehensive resource providing access to thousands of full-text medical journals, magazines, newspapers, reference works, multimedia and much more. With easy-to-find answers via an intuitive and customizable interface, Health & Wellness Resource Center is the first-stop resource for consumers of all ages and skill sets.

Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
Since 1963, this association has been providing leadership and support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.

Anti-Defamation League: Books Matter

The Anti-Defamation League provides an up-to-date list of children's books that deal with a variety of topics. Easily filter the list to find books on multiculturalism, racism, islamaphobia, bullying, gender discrimination, ableism and much more. Ask your LCI for help locating these books.

Books Matter: Children's Literature

Strategies for Teachers

Strategies for Teaching Youth with ADD and ADHD
This link includes tips for behavior management and classroom modifications.
Personalized Learning and Students with Disabilities
Tips and strategies for helping students who have Learning Disabilities.
What You Should Know About LDs
A chart that indicates types of Learning Disabilities, their symptoms, and areas of difficulty for students.

Autism Explained

The Autism Foundation of Canada
Early discovery may increase Autism treatment success. Know the signs
Autism Parent Resource Kit - Ontario Ministry of Child & Youth Services
The Autism Parent Resource Kit is an online resource to help parents, caregivers and families better understand autism and the range of services and support available in Ontario
Autism Speaks
Join Light It Up Blue for April, World Autism Month and help increase understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder.

Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC)

Down Syndrome

The Canadian Society for Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Symptoms: Down syndrome symptoms vary from person to person and can range from mild to severe.

Dyslexia

What is Dyslexia?
Common traits and behaviors of people who have dyslexia and how it affects how they learn and process information.

Sora (OverDrive) This link opens in a new window
Sora has an option for Dyslexic font. Click on the circle with the three horizontal bars in the upper right corner of the Sora Homepage, scroll down and turn on Dyslexic font.

Children's books about disabilities

Use these books in your classroom to start a discussion about people with disabilities. Ask your LCI for help locating these books.

Oliver's High Five by Beverly Swerdlow Brown; Margot J. Ott (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780929173269
Publication Date: 1997-11-01
Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen-Fletcher
ISBN: 9780590457750
Publication Date: 1994-02-01
Through Grandpa's Eyes by Patricia MacLachlan; Deborah Kogan Ray (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780064430418
Publication Date: 1983-06-29
Looking Out for Sarah by Glenna Lang (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780881066470
Publication Date: 2001-07-01
The Don't-Give-Up Kid by Jeanne Gehret; Sandra A. DePauw (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781884281105
Publication Date: 2003-09-01
Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester; Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780395923924
Publication Date: 1999-03-15
Rules by Cynthia Lord
ISBN: 9780439443838
Publication Date: 2008-09-01

Books from the Catalogue

Autism the Facts by Baron-Cohen, Simon
ISBN: 9780192623270
What causes autism? What happens to children with autism when they grow up? Does autism run in families? What kind of educational setting is best?
All About Attention Deficit Disorder
ISBN: 9781889140117
Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: Children and Adults
"...this lucid resource can help individuals of all ages...a must..." - American Library Association Booklist

Special Education Guides

Special Education 7-12
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