Disabilities & Special Needs - Teens

From surviving natural disasters to horrific accidents to global conflicts, many people are likely to experience trauma-induced stress in their lifetime. In fact, experts estimate that 6 percent of Americans will have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives and that,...

Through a series of honest, diary-inspired stories, In a World of Words invites readers into Amelia's lived experience of dyslexia-across school, friendships, and everyday life.She writes about the pressure to keep up, the fear of being found out, and the small and big moments...

Chronic illnesses suck. There's no getting around that, and this book isn't going to try to tell you that they don't. But what it will help you do is find the best ways to live with it--and rock your life no matter the circumstances....

What Now?This guide for parents of NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) offers practical strategies for connecting, motivating, and finding a new path together, showing you that life's labyrinth is full of complexities, but you are never alone.This essential 80-page book is a...

UNBROKEN - Book DescriptionEthan Hale's life changes in an instant when a devastating accident leaves him paralyzed from the waist down. Overnight, the world becomes a maze of limits, doubts, and silent fears. But Ethan refuses to let a wheelchair define him-or stop him.Determined...

Welcome to the Year of AudacityThe beginning of seventh grade is a significant leap into a world of grit, valor, and chaos. At the center of this whirlwind is Grayson Jones, an ordinary kid with extraordinary pluck. His story is inspiring, uplifting, and mind-boggling.Middle...

Get ready for an emotional journey that will capture your heart and soul. "Sitting on a Cloud" by Alberto Vallini is more than just a romance novel: it's an anthem to resilience, acceptance, and self-discovery, infused with pop culture references and unexpected energy.Meet Alessandro,...

The Chicken, The Hero, The Tall Girl is a whimsical collection of three fables that explore the timeless virtues of courage, resilience, and sacrifice-each told through an unlikely hero with a secret of their own.Is Lester J. Barnes really just a chicken... or is...

Book One in the Max Rocks the '80s SeriesMax never planned on failing freshman year.But in the fall of 1985, one academic collapse sends him transferring to Hillside Moore Academy, an elite New England boarding school where expectations are high and anonymity is impossible.New...

Sexual AssaultKidnappingTeen PregnancyDepressionAnxietySuicide (Sub trigger told in memories)Bullying Ben Croft and Adella Johnson come from two different worlds. Ben's a high school football star who likes the party girls. Adella is autistic and prefers the majesty of the horses she works with to the...

Anxiety isn't just a personal struggle-it's a defining feature of our time. In Nervous Generation: Anxiety and The Great Epidemic of Being Anxious About All Things, this timely and thought-provoking book takes readers on a journey through the roots, realities, and remedies of the...

What if the hardest case you ever had to defend was yourself?Unspoken Defense: Navigating Law and Life with Invisible Challenges is a deeply personal memoir about growing up, studying law, and entering professional spaces while navigating autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and the invisible struggles...

Nobody told me about the good stuff when I was your age. If you're dyslexic, you've probably heard a lot about what makes reading and writing hard. But has anyone told you what your brain does better than most people's? Reading the World Differently...

Disabilities can be a blessing and not a curse. We can learn to use our these abilities in positive ways. We see things from a perspective unimaginable to who we think as normal people. To quote Temple Grandin - "We are different, but not...

Build adaptability and resilience with Social Savvy Series - Flexible Thinking, a must-have resource for teens and adults (+14) looking to enhance their mental and behavioral flexibility.Through 20 engaging, illustrated scenarios, this book helps readers reflect, develop coping strategies, and shift perspectives to navigate...

Adolescence is naturally fraught with confusion: social skills, school, sports, love, acne, and a myriad of other issues are challenges every day. Having even one extra phenomenon, like how to deal with complications resulting from a parent's disability, can feel overwhelming. This book presents...

As a Black woman with cerebral palsy navigating an often ableist world, I have discovered that the key to a happy life is to be okay with myself. In my memoir, enjoy as I share insights and tips for achieving independence, humor, self-confidence, success,...

In "Samantha's Racecar Brain: A Journey of Acceptance," readers embark on an inspiring adventure with Samantha, a vivacious 3rd-grade girl who faces the challenges of ADHD head-on. Samantha's world is filled with outdoor adventures, a passion for math and science, and dreams of becoming...

Learning and attention issues affect one in five American students. These neurologically based disorders interfere with an individual's ability to store, process, or produce information. While science seeks to pinpoint exactly what areas of the brain are involved, students with learning difficulties must learn...

At thirteen, I was the kid who never shut up. By fourteen, I couldn't speak at all. Silent Struggles: Finding My Voice is the raw, honest memoir of Dilip Nath, a teenage boy who went from confident extrovert to silent sufferer when a rare...

Why do I forget things so easily, get distracted and procrastinate? I didn't know why until I was diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) in my 40's. Understanding how having ADD affects me and the coping strategies I've developed has really helped me. Sometimes...

The Teenage Years Can Be Confusing-But You Don't Have to Navigate Them AloneFor many girls on the autism spectrum, everyday situations can feel overwhelming. Social interactions may seem confusing, emotions can feel intense, and trying to "fit in" can sometimes feel exhausting.But the truth...

A solution-focused guide for ADHD teens on how to work with their brains, not against them!Embracing Your ADHD Brain is a neurodiversity-affirming self-help guide for teens, written by a certified neurodiversity coach. By helping teens recognize how outdated social stigma can affect their sense...

YouTube sensations Shane and Hannah Burcaw are back with a groundbreaking and uproarious collection of essays and short stories about what it means to be in an interabled relationship. With their signature wit and hilarious voice, authors, bloggers, and entrepreneurs Shane and Hannah Burcaw...

Neurodivergent Legends Who Changed the World is the first book in a series that celebrates the remarkable achievements of people who think differently. Through beautifully illustrated profiles and engaging, accessible storytelling, this book introduces young readers to extraordinary individuals with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia,...

Author: Caissie DillonISBN-10: 1764440005ISBN-13: 9781764440004Publisher: Neurodivergent LegendsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2025Pages: 84Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

From USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman! On the run from Social Services and others who do not understand their beliefs, Nathan and his mom, faith-healer Billie Ashbury move into yet another a new town. Nathan again faces the challenges of making new friends...

Meet Melissa and her loyal service dog, CoCo, in a heartwarming story about friendship, courage, and independence. Together, they navigate airports, bustling cities, and everyday adventures-showing readers that teamwork, trust, and love make anything possible.A Tale of a Service Animal introduces children to life...

"It's never just a sandwich."With those words, Emma Dalmayne invites readers into the raw, lyrical, and deeply human world of Autistic experience. In this groundbreaking collection, Emma, an Autistic writer, mother, and activist, weaves together poetry, reflection, and lived truth to show what it...

Author: Alondra HendersonISBN-13: 9798273713499Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/09/2025Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.20d

Shine bright as you embrace your unique brain, understand your emotions, and live your best life! The teen years are a delicate balance of self-exploration, managing expectations, and establishing your independent identity. Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world adds a layer of complexity--it may...

Bill was a teen on the fast track to destruction until the day he crossed paths with a policeman's bullet. That blast blew him off his chosen track and onto a new one an incredible one designed by God! God's chosen track led Bill...

Have you ever been told to just Try Harder? 2024 Winner LITERARY GLOBAL BOOK AWARD - Best Novella 2025 Finalist NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS - Best Novella For everyone who loved "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" Based on a...

HOW DO YOU DEAF? is the first book in our Thriving with Hearing Loss series, written especially for teens and young adults navigating the world with hearing loss.This project is deeply personal. In the words of author, Kerry Tidman, "It's the book I wish...

HOW DO YOU DEAF? is the first book in our Thriving with Hearing Loss series, written especially for young people aged 11 to 17 navigating the world with hearing loss.This project is deeply personal. In the words of author, Kerry Tidman, "It's the book...

Author: Cherice Tyrhonda PeaglerISBN-10: 1963068998ISBN-13: 9781963068993Publisher: Cherice Tyrhonda PeaglerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2025Pages: 18Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.05d

Attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) and self-compassion experts Mark Bertin and Karen Bluth bring teens powerful skills for overcoming self-criticism and building the executive functioning skills they need to become more confident, resilient, and independent. The book includes mindfulness tools to help teens accept the limitations...

The author provides a personal view of being autistic and in his words, "autism is not a straight line but branches across the web of humanity." More from the author "To the readers out there, this is a story, providing my viewpoint of me,...

People with disabilities, both physical and developmental, are an often-overlooked segment of civil rights movements. In fact, these individuals are among the most powerless in our society, even with organizations and professionals dedicated to fighting on their behalf. The self-advocacy movement seeks to empower...

The skills you need to be your best and thrive in an overwhelming world--written by a neurodivergent therapist for neurodivergent teens! As a neurodivergent teen, you may feel stressed, isolated, and overstimulated by intense environments. You may struggle to make friends, or feel like...

Unlock the silent world of American Sign Language (ASL) and open your life to a new form of expression with "American Sign Language for Beginners: Your Gateway to Effective Communication."Have you ever felt the frustration of not being able to communicate with someone because...

Nearly three million people around the world have multiple sclerosis, or MS. In the United States alone, around one million adults live with the disease, a number that has doubled since 1975. MS is a progressive and debilitating disease that damages the nervous system,...

In the United States, Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder. And around the world, each year about 3,000 to 5,000 children are born with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome explains that the disease is diagnosed by clear symptoms in early life, such as...

In the United States, around 30,000 people have cystic fibrosis (CF), and one in 30 Americans is a carrier. Cystic fibrosis is a condition caused by genes that are passed from parent to child. Readers will learn that CF often begins in childhood and...

About 45 million people around the world have bipolar disorder. In the United States alone, around seven million adults live with the disorder. That's about 2.8 percent of the population. Bipolar Disorder explains that the disorder has a serious impact on the lives of...

About 280 million people around the world have depression. In the United States alone, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) believes that 21 million American adults had at least one depressive episode since 2020, but 60 percent of people who have depression do...

You probably know someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) because it is relatively common. In the United States, one in 68 children has been identified with ASD, more commonly known as autism. That is equal to one person with autism for every two classrooms...

"The common perception of Alzheimer's from people who haven't experienced it is that it's more like a 'quirk' which all elderly people experience at some point. But Alzheimer's is so much more than simple forgetfulness. With the memory loss comes confusion . . ....

Meet the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted students with the fifth edition of this classic bestseller.Support the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted students with the fifth edition of The Gifted Teen Survival Guide, a one-of-a-kind book full of sage advice...

A searing debut YA poetry and essay collection about a Black cancer patient who faces medical racism after being diagnosed with leukemia in their early twenties, for fans of Audre Lorde's The Cancer Journals and Laurie Halse Anderson's Shout. When Walela is diagnosed at...