DOWN SYNDROME INFORMATION SOURCE LIST
INCLUDING
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
AND
PARENT RECOMMENDED INFORMATION RESOURCES
Revised September, 1999
this list may be viewed in its entirety at
http://members.aol.com/kayasun/tni.htm
http://www.tri21.org/kayasun/http://www.downscity.com/kayasunshine/
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*anyone wishing to submit suggestions for future editions of this list, please email to Aunt Gini at: GiniKM@aol.com
ON THE INTERNET
:http://members.aol.com/TheRagans
TRI/TNI Information
Site summary: Provides current information on Targeted Nutritional Intervention (TNI). Site includes an FAQ, NuTriVene-D ingredient list and dosage conversion charts, parent testimonials, photographs of Madison Lawrence, and links to other web sites that are helpful in understanding nutritional supplements, piracetam and teaching children with Down Syndrome.
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http://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome/
Riverbend DS Parent Support Group
Site Summary: A few of the topics covered at this site include newsletters, communication, early intervention inclusion, life planning, literacy, milestones, supplements, therapies and a medical series, some of which covers: Alzheimer disease, celiac disease, dentistry, feeding disorders, genetics, sleep disorders, thyroid and much, much more.
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Dr. David Swenson/Definitive TNI Web site
Site summary: Slide show of the biochemistry of certain overexpressed genes in Down syndrome. Coverage of Nutrivene-D and brief discussion of components. Links to Russian, Italian, Spanish and other languages; Dr. Leichtman’s Physician’s Information Page and more.
e-mail: swenson@tri21.org
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CERI: The Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute
P O Box 4029
Menlo Park, CA 94026
415-321-2374
Site summary: CERI is an organization which "researches the research" on supplements and "smart drugs" and then publishes informative, concise newsletters stating their findings. Steve Fowkes, the Director of CERI, is one of the US’s leading experts on "smart drugs" like piracetam, and avails himself to parents of children of Down syndrome. If you call, be sure to ask for Steve and indicate that you are a parent of a child with DS. The CERI Web site includes information on the biochemistry of Down syndrome and interviews with Dixie Lawrence-Tafoya (note: interviews are historical in nature and the TNI protocol has developed beyond that discussed in the interviews).
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http://www.epix.net/~mcross/down-syn.html
Down Syn On-Line Magazine
Site summary: Focusing on first-person experiences, opinions, pictures and questions from those who love someone with Down syndrome. Noted in Newsweek’s "Your Child" special edition, pg. 50.
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Downs City
Mission: To provide a forum for information impacting the Down syndrome world while "opening up" the Internet to any and all members of the Down syndrome community. To attract new users to this forum, to benefit the entire community and to strengthen the Down Syndrome cyber community. Areas now available: Event Calendar; Information Services; Marketplace; Down Syndrome Directory; and Down Syndrome Personalities.
Email: webmaster@downscity.com
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National Academy for Child Development
Robert J. Doman, Jr., Director
2380 Washington Boulevard
Ogden, UT 84401
801-621-8606
Summary: The National Association for Child Development, Inc. is an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential. Founded in 1979 by internationally recognized educator and lecturer Robert J. Doman, Jr., NACD designs very specific home neurodevelopmental programs for infants, children, and adults.
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INTERNATIONAL TNI INFORMATION
ON THE INTERNET
Site summary: Current information on TNI which has been translated into the following languages:
http://www.tri21.org/Russian/index.htm
http://www.tri21.org/Italian/index.htm
Also look for the following languages to be added:
Spanish, French, Czechoslovakian, Polish
Other languages will be added as interpretations are made available.
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PROFESSIONAL/NUTRITIONAL/BIOLOGICAL/CLINICAL INFORMATION:
DR. LAWRENCE LEICHTMAN, M.D. FAAP, FACMG
Biomedical, Clinical Geneticist and Pediatrician
Genetics & Disabilities Diagnostic Care Center
933 First Colonial Road, Suite 109
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
http://www.macs.net/users/lleichtman
E-mail: Lleichtman@macs.net
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DAVID SWENSON, Ph.D.
H. H. Dow Professor of Chemistry
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI 48710
http://www.tri21.org/DrDave/
E-mail: swenson@tri21.org
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STEVE FOWKES
Director, Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute (CERI)
P O Box 4029
Menlo Park, CA 94026
415-321-2374
E-mail: fowkes@ceri.win.net
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DIXIE LAWRENCE TAFOYA (Research Consultant)
E-mail: DiLeLa@aol.com
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NUTRITIONALY (PRO-TNI) ORIENTED INTERNET LISTSERVS:
DS-NUTRITION
Private listserv (Subscribers are limited to those who are currently using NuTriVene-D from International Nutrition)
Subscribe from: http://www.home.tbinet.org/DSFIRST
Click on DS-Nutrition Mailing List
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DSTNI
Public listserv open to anyone who is pro-TNI (professionals welcome). The use of this nutritional protocol is discussed but not debated on this listserv. This list is for anyone interested in learning about the use of a TNI protocol for those with DS.
Subscribe from: http://www.onelist.com
In the "By Name or Subject" search box, type DSTNI and click on "Find it". Click on DSTNI at the beginning of the list description.
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PIRACETAM INFORMATION
& ORDERING SOURCES:
Riverbend DS Parent Support Group
http://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome/piraceso.html
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CERI: The Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute
P O Box 4029
Menlo Park, CA 94026
415-321-2374
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QUALITY HEALTH, INC. (England)(Click on ‘Interesting Links’)
http://www.qhi.co.uk/index.htm
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DOWN SYN ON-LINE
http://www.epix.net/~mcross/11pirace.html
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PIRACETAM DOSAGE CALCULATOR
http://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome/piracedo.html
http://www.epix.net/~mcross/97/Pircalc.htm
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SOURCES FOR ORDERING PIRACETAM:
MASTERS MARKETING (England) (prescription Not needed)
Phone: 011-44-181-424-9400 Fax: 011-44-181-427-1994
E-mail: mmc@mastersint.com
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HAZLE DRUGS COMPOUNDING PHARMACY (prescription required)
20 North Laurel Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
Phone: 800-439-2026 or 717-454-2670
Fax: 800-400-8764 or 717-454-4534
Ask for Bill Spear, Jr.
Free shipping service
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MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY (prescription required)
3675 S. Rainbow Blvd., Ste 103
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Phone: 800-723-7455 or 702-873-8455
Fax: 800-238-8239 or 702-873-6845
Info@mcpharmacy.com
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MAR MAIN PHARMACY (prescription required)
South Bend, IN
Phone: 800-439-2466
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TNI - TARGETED NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION:
NuTriVene-D: Available exclusively from:
International Nutrition, Inc.
Rob Pugaczewski, President
11436 Cronridge Drive, Suite W
Owings Mills, MD 21117 USA
800-899-3413
410-902-1760
Fax 410-902-1767
E-mail: ask@nutrivene.com
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
The UpSide of Downs
3S438 Haylett
Warrenville, IL 60555
(888-84UPSIDE) or (888-848-7743)
Co-founders, Ron and Karen Meier, have learned many things since their son Steven was born. Many of the most helpful, useful, and positive "upside" things came in a haphazard and hard to find manner, and that wasn’t right! So, they formed The UpSide of Downs. The mission of UpSide of Downs is to help families get helpful and positive information early on and in a neat, little package. In addition to providing information, the UpSide of Downs contributes financially to scientific research into Down syndrome.
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FRIENDS of Trisomy 21 Research, Inc.
PMB 511 - 11718 Barrington Ct #511Los Angeles, CA 90049-2930(310) 472-8778 or (310) 631-0924Contact names: Monica Bee or Linda Strobel
email: TNILA@aol.com
Mission: FRIENDS of Trisomy 21 Research, Inc. was founded by Julee Bramson, Linda Strobel and Julian Whitaker, M.D. Julee and Linda are both mothers of children with Down syndrome (DS), and Julian Whitaker is founder of the Whitaker Wellness Center in California. Our goals are to provide the necessary funding for research to further enhance the lives of people with DS. FRIENDS is also dedicated to the dissemination of information to ensure that parents and health care providers are informed of therapeutic options currently available. FRIENDS will further keep its members advised of any new finding which may hold promise for our children. Down syndrome is a condition which has been too long without hope of treatment. Through the efforts of Trisomy 21 Research Foundation and other institutions, that hope has been partially realized; but there is still much to be done. Together we can provide the resources needed to solve the puzzle of Down syndrome.
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NuTriVene-DÒ
Parent Representatives
The following volunteers, have first-hand experience in treating children with Down syndrome with a Targeted Nutritional Intervention protocol, as well as countless other therapies. They are available to discuss the disease of DS and therapeutic interventions. They are also available to assist in planning a TNI seminar in your community.
Jane Bonus
Kempton, IN e-mail: hollyr@netusa1.netKim Cuneo
Herndon, VA e-mail: undrtech@ro.comIrene James
Hull, GA e-mail: IJames123@aol.comJenny Marrs
Paris, IL e-mail: ccunning@comwares.netAnn Marsilio
Hazleton, PA e-mail: marsilio@ccomm.comKaren Meier
Warrenville, IL e-mail: Kmeier001@aol.comMichele Mikolosko
Shavertown, PA e-mail: meeshell-2@iname.comGini Mullaly
Mashpee, MA e-mail: GiniKM@aol.comTamera Ragan
South Bend, IN e-mail: TheRagans@aol.comDeborah Saxton Hull, GA e-mail: ZEEBOLT@aol.com
Nikki Schmid
Martinez, CA e-mail: nikncody@jps.netToni Slowinski
Cherry Hills, NJ e-mail: TSlowin484@aol.comMary Smith
Bradenton, FL e-mail: flsmith@gte.netBeverly Spurlock Baton Rouge, LA e-mail:pspurlo@TMCPOP.TMC.TULANE.EDU
Linda Strobel Barberton, OH e-mail: TNICA@aol.com
Shannon Townsend Manlius, NY e-mail: ShannonT3@aol.com
PARENT ADVOCATES:
The following are volunteers who also have an expressed interest in Down syndrome and wish to help others who care about someone with this disease.
Debi
datts@home.com Alberta, CanadaLeo
TRI21UK@aol.com Surrey, EnglandSwenson
swenson@mdn.net MichiganClover
clover4@geocities.com Montserrat, British West IndiesAlice
castella@bestweb.net New YorkKaryn
KAUDY@aol.com New YorkColleen ctbaker@pioneer-net.com Oregon
Donna
D4MOM@aol.com PennsylvaniaNannette
skyelawr@webtv.net PennsylvaniaLinda
ptlc@nashville.net TennesseeTamra
aprldash@rev.net VirginiaLinda
ldrake@cp.duluth.mn.us Wisconsin© © © © © © © © ©
FAMILY WEB SITES
Brett, Melissa and Cristen Ames
Alice, Tony and Mary Alice Castellano
http://bestweb.net/~castella
Clover, David and Noah Lee
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/8852
Dixie, Dan, Madison and Robert
http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/downsyndrometni
Jenny, Greg and John Marrs
http://www.comwares.net/marrs.index1.htm
Linda, Jeff and Nathan Drake
Lisa, Vincent and Karina Piraino
http://members.aol.com/seacilian/Karina.htm
Sandra, Rick and Sean McElwee
Tamra and April Rose Lovern
http://www.rev.net/~aprldash/index.html
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MISCELLANEOUS INTERNET SITES
AND TOPICS OF RELATED INTEREST:
Celiac disease:
Celiac Support Page: http://www.celiac.com or http://gluten-free.com
Online Gluten-free shopping: http://www.glutenfreemall.com
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Apraxia:
Apraxia Kid’s Hope Page: http://www.avenza.com/~apraxia/index.html
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Autism:
Autism Society of America: http://www.autism-society.org
Center for the Study of Autism: http://www.autism.com
Listserv: email to: LISTSERV@maelstrom.stjohns.edu; Message body: Subscribe
Austism First Name Last Name
Diet/Nutrition information relating to Autism: http://www.sci.fi/~biopteri/e-index.html
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CranialSacral Therapy:
Web sites: http://upledger.com/clinic.htm
http://swiftweb.com/ha/cst.html
http://www.americanwholehealth.com/library/osteopathy/cranfaq.htm
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Baby Massage:
http://users.tss.net/babymassage/babyhome.htm
http://www.childbirth.org/articles/baby/infantmassage.html
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Herbs For Kids: http://www.herbsforkids.com/
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Uno Mas 21: http://www.unomas21.com
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Poop Goop recipe for constipation: http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/6889/poopgoop.htm
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IEP’s, IDEA & Special Education:
http://www.tri21.org/IEP/© © © © © © © © ©
Thyroid
http://thyroid.about.com/mbody.htm?PM=112_100_T&terms=thyroid
http://www.magicfoundation.org
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ESTATE PLANNING
NICHCY
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
PO Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
800-695-0285
E-mail: nichcy@aed.org
Internet: http://www.nichcy.org
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HOMESCHOOLING
HSLDA
Home Schooling Legal Defense Association
P O Box 3000
Purcellville, VA 20134
540-338-5600
Internet: http://www.hslda.org
NATHAN
P O Box 39
Porthill, ID 83853
Email: NATHANEWS@aol.com
PARENT RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Love & Learning Down Syndrome; Teaching Reading & Language:
Joe and Susan Kotlinski
P O Box 4088
Dearborn, MI 48126
313-581-8436
http:///www.loveandlearning.com
Email: Lovlearn@concentric.net
What makes these materials unique is the way letters/words are clearly presented to help children focus their attention. There are there parts to each learning kit. An audio tape works on vocalization and is played at naptime, bedtime or playtime and lets the child hear the words spoken in a clear, slow manner. A video tape repeats the same words visually and phonetically, again in a clear, focused presentation. Special books clearly present the same letters/words and, when used for just a few minutes each day, reinforce the audio and video tapes as well as provide a special time for parent and child to read together. Included on each video is a presentation on how to use this technique to best meet the individual needs of your child. The materials were originally developed with the infant/toddler in mind but can also be used in other situations.
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EduFun Productions; Singing Sounds and Marvelous Mouth Music:
P O Box 495
Charlottesville, VA 22902
888-977-8389
Email: edufun@comclin.net
This music is recommended for speech pathologists, preschool teachers, parents and anyone working or playing with children ages two-seven. The lyrics and music composition are easy for early developing sounds; for later developing sounds, the lyrics and music are more sophisticated. Available on CD and cassette tape.
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All-In-One CD
(item 110-100)Timberdoodle
E 1510 Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
360-426-0672
This is the beginning course recommended for ages four and up. All-In-One teaches hundreds of words and phrases in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. It is an ideal beginning program for both little learners and those who are otherwise intimidated by learning a new language. It is also perfect for special needs children learning English as it requires only basic point-and-click skills. There are 27 games and multiple levels of difficulty, which makes it challenging for a wide variety of learners. Children can replay games as often as they wish.
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Baby Wow (video)
Bow Wow House
P O Box 8659
San Jose, Ca 95155
888-899-0798
Email: info@babywow.com
An innovative program to stimulate babies and toddlers mentally. This program provides many pleasant sounds and clear and colorful images that can be beneficial. This is a program based on a new wave of research that helps babies to learn and to benefit from early stimulation. Your child likes to watch the screen and now they can have something interesting to view for a short time and select the items they want to watch.
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Baby’s First Impressions (video)
Small Fry Productions, Inc.
1200 Alpha Drive, Suite B
Alpharetta, GA 30004
678-339-1990
Eamil: smfryprod@aol.com
Baby's First Impressions is a fun educational video designed to help infants and toddlers learn their educational basics (shapes, colors, letters, numbers, etc.) It's different than any other video, because it uses real objects and other children's faces that a child can relate to in his or her environment. It does not use computer animation or puppets, but rather simple objects that each child can understand in a fun and exciting way. This encourages interaction with your child, instead of being a passive viewer. As a result, this teaching technique ensures a solid learning connection with your child. Each video is 32 minutes in length and is professionally produced. Babies really LOVE this video! It holds their attention for the entire length and they absorb information quickly. It inspires and educates by using bright colors, familiar objects, positive music and soft reassuring voices. Each learning section of the video is followed by a fun, interactive "Play" section, where children learn by example. The videos repeat objects on the screen several times and it has a good balance of both objects and children's faces. This helps children to quickly absorb information, while they have hours of fun learning.
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RECOMMENDED READING LIST
:Healing Childhood Ear Infections; Michael A. Schmidt, MD ISBN: 155643216X
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine; Michael T. Murray, ND and Joseph Pizzorno, ND; ISBN: 0761511571
Babies With Down Syndrome: A New Parent’s Guide; Karen Stray-Gunderson; ISBN 0933149646; Woodbine House; 800-843-7323
Omega-3 Oils-Why You Can’t Afford To Live Without Essential Oils; Donald
Rudin MD and Carla Felix; ISBN: 0895297213
Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill; Udo Erasmus; ISBN: 0920470386
How to Have a Smarter Baby; Dr. Susan Ludington; ISBN: 0553265415
Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome, A Guide forParents and Teachers
; Patricia Logan Oelwein; ISBN: 0933149557Communication Skills In Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents; Libby Kumin; ISBN: 0933149530
What To Do About Your Brain Injured Child; Glenn Doman, David Melton; ISBN:
0895295989
Downs Syndrome: Successful Parenting Of Children With Down Syndrome
; John F. Unruh; ISBN: 0961533242Health Care Law And Ethics In A Nutshell (SERIES); Mark A. Hall and
Ira Mark Ellman; ISBN: 0314676457
Teaching the Infant With Down Syndrome; Marci Hanson; ISBN: 0890791031
Physician’s Desk Reference; available through Barnes and Nobel Books; on the Internet at: http://www.barnesandnoble.com
The Whole Way to Allergy Relief and Prevention
; Jacqueline Krohn M.D.; ISBN: 0879834269Brain Allergies; Dr. William Philpott and Dwight Kalita Ph.D.; ISBN: 0879834269
Smart Medicine For A Healthier Child; Janet Zand, Rachel Walton, & Bob Roundtree; ISBN: 0895295458
Smart Fats: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical & Emotional
Intelligence; Michael Schmidt; ISBN: 1883319625
Toilet Training In Less Than A Day; Nathan H. Azrin and Richard M. Fox;
ISBN: 0671693808
Kids Who Start Ahead Stay Ahead: What Actually Happens When Your Home-
Taught Early Learner Goes to School; Neil Harvey, Glenn Doman; ISBN: 0895296144
When Slow is Fast Enough: Educating the Delayed Preschool Child; Joan F.
Goodman, Robert Coles; ISBN:0898624916
Home Schooling Children with Special Needs: Turning Challenges into
Opportunities; Sharon Hensley; ISBN: 1568570104
How to Give Your Baby Encyclopedic Knowledge: More Gentle Revolution; Glenn Doman, Janet Doman, Susan Aisen; ISBN: 0895296020
How to Multiply Your Baby’s Intelligence: More Gentle Revolution
; Glenn Doman,Janet Doman; ISBN:0895296004
How to Teach Your Baby to Read; Glenn Doman, Janet Doman; ISBN:0895295970
Hearing Equals Behavior; Guy Berard, Simone Monnierclay (Translator), Catherine
Dodge (Translator); ISBN:0879836008
Autism-Handle with Care; Gail Gillingham; ISBN:1885477147
Gross Motor Skill in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and
Professionals; Patricia C. Winders, PT; ISBN: 0933149816
Angel Behind the Rocking Chair; Stories of Hope in Unexpected Places; Pam Vredevelt; ISBN: 1576732509
Expecting Adam; Martha Beck; ISBN: 0812929802
Sugar Busters; Cut Sugar to Trim Fat; H. Leighton Steward; ISBN: 0694520764
Yoga for the Special Child; A Therapeutic Approach for Infants and Children with Down Syndrome, Cerabral Palsy, and Learning Disabilities; Sonia Sumar; ISBN: 096580240X
Sensory Integration and the Child; A. Jean Ayres and Jeff Robbins; ISBN: 0874241588
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction; Carol Stock Kranowitz; ISBN: 0399523863
Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense; Ellyn Satter; ISBN: 0923521143
How To Get Your Kid To Eat…But Not Too Much; Ellyn Satter; ISBN: 0915950839
Children of Dreams, Children of Hope; Raymundo Veras and David Malton; ISBN: 093667671X
Methyl Magic; Maximum Health through Methylation; Craig Cooney Ph.D.; ISBN: 0836235851
1-2-3 Magic; Effective Discipline for Children 2-12; Thomas W. Phelan; ISBN: 0963386