Lending Library

The Lending Library, located at the Centre du syndrome de Down (DSAHRC), has a wide variety of books available to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and professionals that address all aspects of education for students with Down syndrome including reading, mathematics, communication skills, speech and language development and inclusive education. Books are loaned out for 4 weeks at a time.

Leveled Books:

The resource center has a library of fiction and non-fiction text books that are used to teach students reading and develop literacy skils.These books are leveled using the Fountas and Pinnell leveling system.

The Library also has Reference Books and Software for use in the office.

Please feel free to stop by the office and browse the selection of books and other materials. Or, if you would like a book mailed to you, just let us know!

For a complete listing of materials available, call the DSAHRC at (518) 438-1113 or email at

Informational

A Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome: Toward a Brighter Future

A Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome: Toward a Brighter Future

Pueschel, S.M.

Adolescents with Down Syndrome: Toward a More Fulfilling Life

Adolescents with Down Syndrome: Toward a More Fulfilling Life

Pueschel, S.M. & Sustrova, M.

Adults with Down Syndrome

Adults with Down Syndrome

Pueschel, S.M

Advances in Down Syndrome

Advances in Down Syndrome

Dmitriev, V. & Oelwein, P.L. (eds.)

America According to Connor Gifford

America According to Connor Gifford

Gifford, Connor & Harris, Victoria

Autism: Now What? The Primer for Parents

Autism: Now What? The Primer for Parents

Collins, Abby W. & Collins, Sibly J., Owsley, Kimberly L. (ill.)

Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parent’s Guide

Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parent’s Guide

Stray-Gundersen, Karen

Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parent’s Guide.

Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parent’s Guide.

Skallerup, Susan J.

Common Threads: Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome.

Common Threads: Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome.

Kidder, Cynthia S. & Scotko, Brian G.

Differences in Common: Straight Talk on Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome, and Life

Differences in Common: Straight Talk on Mental Retardation, Down Syndrome, and Life

Trainer, M.

Disability Is Natural: Revolutionary Common Sense for Raising Successful Children With Disabilities

Disability Is Natural: Revolutionary Common Sense for Raising Successful Children With Disabilities

Snow, K.

Down Syndrome: A Promising Future, Together

Down Syndrome: A Promising Future, Together

Hassold, T.J. & Patterson, D.

Down Syndrome: A Resource Handbook

Down Syndrome: A Resource Handbook

Tingey, C.

Down Syndrome: Growing and Learning

Down Syndrome: Growing and Learning

Canning, C.D., Murphy, A., Pueschel, S.M. & Zausmer,E.

Down Syndrome: Living and Learning in the Community

Down Syndrome: Living and Learning in the Community

Nadel, L. & Resenthal, D.

Down Syndrome: The Facts

Down Syndrome: The Facts

Selikowitz, M.

Everybody’s Different: Understanding and Changing Our Reactions to Disabilities

Everybody’s Different: Understanding and Changing Our Reactions to Disabilities

Miller, N.B. & Sammons, C.C.

Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World.

Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World.

Soper, Kathryn Lynard

Gifts: Mothers reflect on how children with Down Syndrome enrich their lives.

Gifts: Mothers reflect on how children with Down Syndrome enrich their lives.

Soper, Kathryn Lynard

Heart to Heart: Our Journey as Mother and Son

Heart to Heart: Our Journey as Mother and Son

Carley, John and Patricia