Course Book List 2024-2025

Books can be purchased from their publisher or from Texas Tech's campus book store (through Raiderlink under the "TTU MyTech" tab).

**All students are expected to format assignments according to the APA Manual, 7th Edition, which can be ordered from https://apastyle.apa.org/products/publication-manual-7th-edition-spiral?tab=1

American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: ISBN: 9781433832161 or spiral bound ISBN: 9781433832178 (The spiral bound copy lies open nicely).

Note: Many of the books for the teacher of students with visual impairments, the orientation and mobility, and the DeafBlind programs were originally published by AFB Press, but as of July 2018, all AFB Press books are being sold by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), so you will find all previous AFB Press textbooks on the APH website under APH Press at https://www.aph.org/aph-press/ now. If there are any problems ordering these books due to the recent transition, you can contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405 for all the books ordered from APH. 

EDSP 5093 Internship Part 1 – Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program

Bullard, C., & Luckner, J. (2018).The itinerant teacher's handbook (2nd ed.). Butte. ISBN: 978-1-942162-26-1 

EDSP 5093 Internship Part 2 – Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program

Groode, J. L. (1992). Fingerspelling: Expressive and receptive fluency [DVD]. Dawn Sign Press. ISBN: 9781581210460

EDSP 5300 Exceptional Children & Youth

Turnbull, A., Turnbull, H. R., Wehmeyer, M. L., & Shogren, K. A. (2020). Exceptional lives: Practice, progress, & dignity in today's schools (9th ed.). Pearson. ISBN: 9781581210460

EDSP 5350 Foundations and Psychosocial Aspects of Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Marschark, M., & Spencer, P. E. (Eds.). (2011). The Oxford handbook of deaf studies, language, and education (2nd ed., Vol. 1). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199750986 

Marschark, M., & Spencer, P. E. (Eds.). (2010). The Oxford handbook of deaf studies, language, and education (Vol. 2). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780195390032

Scheetz, N. A. (2012). Deaf education in the 21st century: Topics and trends. Pearson. ISBN: 9780138154448 

EDSP 5351 Emergent Language & Literacy for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Knoors, H., & Marschark, M. (2014). Teaching deaf learners: Psychological and developmental foundations. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199792023. 

Scheetz, N. A. (2012). Deaf education in the 21st century: Topics and trends. Pearson. ISBN: 9780138154448 

EDSP 5352 Oral Communication for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Easterbrooks, S. R., & Estes, E. L. (2007). Spoken language: Helping deaf and hard of hearing students to use spoken language. Corwin Press. ISBN: 9781412927338 

EDSP 5353 Educational Strategies for Advanced Language & Literacy for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Knoors, H., & Marschark, M. (2014). Teaching deaf learners: Psychological and developmental foundations. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199792023.

Scheetz, N. A. (2012). Deaf education in the 21st century: Topics and trends. Pearson. ISBN: 9780138154448 

Spencer, P. E., & Marschark, M. (2010). Evidence-based practice in educating deaf and hard of hearing students. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199735402 

Marschark, M., & Spencer, P. E. (Eds.). (2010). The Oxford handbook of deaf studies, language, and education (Vol. 2). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780195390032

Marschark, M., & Spencer, P. E. (Eds.). (2011). The Oxford handbook of deaf studies, language, and education (2nd ed., Vol. 1). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199750986 

EDSP 5354 Accessing the General Education Curriculum for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Davidson, R., Laman, E., & Shaughnessy, M. (Eds.). (2006). Accessing the general physical education curriculum for students with sensory deficits. Nova Science. ISBN: 9781594545511 

Garner, B. K. (2007). Getting to got it: Helping struggling students learn how learn. ASCD. ISBN: 9781416606086 

Marschark, M., & Spencer, P. E. (Eds.). (2011). The Oxford handbook of deaf studies, language, and education (2nd ed., Vol. 1). Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199750986 

Marschark, M., & Spencer, P. E. (Eds.). (2010). The Oxford handbook of deaf studies, language, and education (Vol. 2). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195390032 

Spencer, P. E., & Marschark, M. (2010). Evidence-based practice in educating deaf and hard of hearing students. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199735402 

EDSP 5380 Programs and Services for Individuals with Visual Impairments

Braille paper. APH Cat. No. 1-04151-00  8.5x11 Paper  200 sheets. https://www.aph.org/search-results/?fwp_search_field=1-04151-00

Holbrook, M. C., Kamei-Hannan, C., & McCarthy, T. (Eds.). (2017). Foundations of education (3rd ed., Vol. 1 & 2). APH. ISBN: 978-0-89128-695-0 & ISBN: 978-0-89128-696-7. (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Pogrund, R., & Fazzi, D. L. (Eds.). (2002). Early focus: Working with young children who are blind or visually impaired and their families (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 0891288562 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Slate & Stylus -- Pocket Braille Slate (Pins Up), Clear Plastic with Large Handle Stylus. APH. Catalog No. 1-00078-00 (or similar). (Students taking the braille course who buy the APH Student Starter Pack will have a slate and stylus in that kit.)https://www.aph.org/product/pocket-braille-slate-pins-up-clear-plastic-with-large-handle-stylus/

Tuttle, D. W., & Tuttle, N. R. (2004). Self-esteem and adjusting with blindness: The process of responding to life's demands (3rd ed.). Charles C. Thomas. ISBN: 9780398075095 

EDSP 5381 Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Visual Impairments

Allman, C. B., & Lewis, S. (2014). ECC essentials: Teaching the expanded core curriculum to students with visual impairments. APH. ISBN: 9780891284987 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Holbrook, M. C., Kamei-Hannan, & McCarthy, T. (Eds.). (2017). Foundations of education (3rd ed., Vol. 1 & 2). APH. ISBN: 9780891286950 & ISBN: 9780891286967 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Swenson, A. (2015). Beginning with braille: Firsthand experiences with a balanced approach to literacy (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 9780891286981 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Olmstead, J. (2005). Itinerant teaching: Tricks of the trade for teachers of students with visual impairments (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 9780891288787 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Pogrund, R., & Fazzi, D. L. (Eds.). (2002). Early focus: Working with young children who are blind or visually impaired and their families. (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 9780891288565 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Optional:

Bjorg, R.T., & Olson, M.R. (2022).Guidelines and games for teaching efficient braille reading. APH Press. ISBN: 978-1-950723-10-2 

Cleveland, J. et. al (2017). Nemeth at a glance. TSBVI Online Curriculum Store (email bookorders@tsbvi.edu as website is under construction). 

Rose, J., & Sewell, D. (2020). The counting method for the Cranmer abacus. TSBVI Online Curriculum Store (email bookorders@tsbvi.edu as website is under construction). 

EDSP 5382 Braille Code for Teaching Individuals with Visual Impairments

Holbrook, M. C., & D'Andrea, F. M. (2014). Ashcroft's programmed instruction: Unified English Braille. Scalars. ISBN: 9780996035309 Order from http://www.scalarspublishing.com/ordering/

Holbrook, M. C., & D'Andrea, F. M. (2014). Ashcroft's programmed instruction companion reader: Unified English Braille. Scalars. ISBN: 9780996035316 Order from http://www.scalarspublishing.com/ordering/

Student Starter Pack. APH. Catalog No. 1-00350-00 https://www.aph.org/product/student-starter-pack/ (has 2 sizes braille paper, slate and stylus, braille eraser for EDSP 5382, & abacus for EDSP 5381) 

Optional:
Holbrook, M. C., & D'Andrea, F. M. (Eds.). (2016). The braille enthusiast's dictionary: Unified English Braille. Scalars. ISBN: 9780996035347 Order from http://www.scalarspublishing.com/ordering/

EDSP 5383 Anatomy and Functions of the Visual System

Hamilton, S., & Majzel, J., Cairns, E., Mong, A., & Wolf, A. (2024). Essential tools of the trade: A guide for completing functional vision, non-visual skills, learning media, and expanded core curriculum evaluations (2nd ed.). Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, ISBN: 978-1-880366-44-8

D'Andrea, F. M., & Farrenkopf, C. (2000). Looking to learn: Promoting literacy for students with low vision. APH. ISBN: 9780891283461 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Region 4 Education Service Center (2012). Program in Low Vision (2nd ed.). Author. ISBN: 978193740314 Item ID: 741-1661 Order URL: https://www.region4store.com/Catalog.aspx?catid=347927&itmid=998918

Roman-Lantzy, C. (2018). Cortical visual impairment: An approach to assessment and intervention (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 9780891286882 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Suggested:
Henderer, J. (Ed.). (2019). Dictionary of eye terminology, (7th ed.). American Academy of Ophthalmology. ISBN: 9781681042985. 

Corn, A., & Erin, J. (2010). Foundations in Low Vision (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 9780891288831 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Goldberg, S., & Trattler, W. (2015). Ophthalmology made ridiculously simple (5th ed.). Medmaster. ISBN: 9781935660064 

Lueck, A. H. (Ed.). (2004). Functional vision: A Practitioner's guide to evaluation and intervention. APH. ISBN: 9780891288718 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

EDSP 5384 Basic Orientation and Mobility Skills

Pogrund, R., & Griffin-Shirley, N. (2018). Partners in O&M: Supporting Orientation and Mobility for Students Who Are Visually Impaired: APH. ISBN: 9780891287650. (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.)

EDSP 5386 Intermediate Orientation and Mobility Training for Individuals Who Are Blind/Visually Impaired

Fazzi, D. L., & Barlow, J. M. (2017). Orientation and mobility techniques: A guide for the practitioner (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 978-0-89128-684-4 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.)

Griffin-Shirley, N., & Bozeman, L. (Eds.). (2016). Orientation and mobility for independent living: Strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to older adults. APH. ISBN: 978-0-89128-676-9 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.)

Jacobson, W. H. (2013). The art and science of teaching orientation & mobility to persons with visual impairments (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 978-0-89128-474-1 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.)

Pogrund, R. et al. (2012). TAPS: An orientation and mobility curriculum for students with visual impairments (3rd ed.). Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. (4-part set).

Wiener, W. R., Welsh, R., & Blasch, B. (Eds.). (2010). Foundations of orientation and mobility (3rd ed., Vols. 1 & 2). APH. ISBN: 978-0-89128-448-2 & 978-0-89128-461-1 (both volumes needed!) (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.)

Optional:
Crone, K., Cordeau, M., Scannell, S. (2005). Practice makes perfect: A family program in orientation and mobility. Region IV ESC. ISBN: 9781933049526

EDSP 5387 Advanced Orientation and Mobility Training for Individuals Who are Blind/Visually Impaired

Fazzi, D. L., & Barlow, J. M. (2017). Orientation and mobility techniques: A guide for the practitioner (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 9780891286844 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Griffin-Shirley, N., & Bozeman, L. (Eds.). (2016). Orientation and mobility for independent living: Strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to older adults. APH. ISBN: 9780891286769 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Jacobson, W. H. (2013). The art and science of teaching orientation & mobility to persons with visual impairments (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 9780891284741 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Pogrund, R. et al. (2012). TAPS: An orientation and mobility curriculum for students with visual impairments (3rd ed.). ISBN: 9781880366462 Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. (4-part set). 

Wiener, W. R., Welsh, R., & Blasch, B. (Eds.). (2010). Foundations of orientation and mobility (3rd ed., Vol. 1 & 2). APH. ISBN: 9780891284482 & 9780891284611 (both volumes needed!) (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Optional:
Crone, K., Cordeau, M., Scannell, S. (2005). Practice makes perfect: A family program in orientation and mobility. Region IV ESC. ISBN: 9781933049526 

EDSP 5388 Programs and Services for Students with Deafblindness

Bennett, K., Hamilton, S., Montgomery, C., Schultz, M., Sewell, D. & Tiggs, S. (2022). Essential Tools of the Trade for Teachers of Students who are Deafblind: A How- To Guide for Completing Evaluations. Electronic Version* https://www.tsbvi.edu/product/essential-tools-of-the-trade-for-teachers-of-students-who-are-deafblind-electronic-version

Riggio, M., & McLetchie, B. (Eds.). (2008). Deafblindness: Educational service guidelines. Perkins School for the Blind . Downloadable from https://www.perkinselearning.org/sites/elearning.perkinsdev1.org/files/db-educational_service_guide_eval_fact_sheet.pdf 

Slate & Stylus -- Pocket Braille Slate (Pins Up), Clear Plastic with Large Handle Stylus. APH. Catalog No. 1-00078-00 (or similar). https://www.aph.org/product/pocket-braille-slate-pins-up-clear-plastic-with-large-handle-stylus/

EDSP 5389 Strategies for Students with Multiple Disabilities and Visual Impairments or Deafblindness

Blaha, R. (2001). Calendars for students with multiple impairments including deafblindness. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. ISBN: 9781880366271. 

Hagood, L. (2008). Better together: Building relationships with people who
have visual impairments & autism spectrum disorder (or atypical social development). Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. ISBN: 9781880366400. https://www.tsbvi.edu/store?sq=better+together+building+relationships

Heydt, K., Allon, M., Edwards, S., Clark, M. J., & Cushman, C. (2004). Perkin's activity and resource guide: A handbook for teachers and parents of students with visual and multiple disabilities (2nd ed.). Perkins School for the Blind. Order from https://www.amazon.com/Books-Kathy-Heydt/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKathy+Heydt

Miles, B., & Riggio, M. (Eds.). (1999). Remarkable conversations: A guide to developing meaningful communication with children and young adults who are deafblind. Perkins School for the Blind. ISBN: 978096571701
Kindle eBook order from: https://www.amazon.com/Remarkable-Conversations-developing-meaningful-communication/dp/0965717011 
*This book is out of print and only the eBook version from Kindle is available. Kindle eBooks can be read even without a Kindle, there is an app for your phone on both the Apple and Android app stores, a Kindle reader for computers, or an online cloud reader accessed through a browser.

Sacks, S. Z., & Zatta, M. C. (2016). Keys to educational success: Teaching students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. APH. ISBN: 9780891285519 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

EDSP 5390 Introduction to Audiology for Educators

Humes, L. E., & Bess, F. H. (2014). Audiology and Communication Disorders: An Overview (2nd ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: 971451132137 

Johnson, C. D., & Seaton, J. B. (2021). Educational audiology handbook (3rd ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9781635501087 

EDSP 5390 Aural Habilitation in Educational Settings

Anderson, K. L., & Arnoldi, K. A. (2011). Building skills for success in the fast-paced classroom: Optimizing achievement for students with hearing loss. Butte. ISBN: 9781942162131 Order from www.successforkidswithhearingloss.com

EDSP 5390 Neurological Visual Impairment Identification, Evaluation, and Strategies

Lueck, A. H., & Dutton, G. N. (Eds). (2015). Vision and the brain: Understanding cerebral visual impairment in children. APH. ISBN: 978-89128-634 

McComiskey, A. (2021). Babies with CVI: Nurturing visual abilities and development in early childhood. APH. ISBN: 9781950723010

Roman-Lantzy, C. (Ed.). (2019). Cortical visual impairment: Advanced principles. APH. ISBN: 9781616480073 

Roman-Lantzy, C. (2018). Cortical visual impairment: An approach to assessment and intervention (2nd ed.). APH. ISBN: 9780891286882 

Roman-Lantzy, C., & Tietjen, M. (2020). Sensory balance: An approach to learning media planning for students with cvi. Perkins. ISBN: 9781947954007

Sheline, D. (2011). Strategy to see: Strategies for students with cerebral/cortical visual impairment (4th ed.). VeriNova, LLC. ISBN: 9780996113120 

EDSP 5391 Intermediate Seminar in Orientation and Mobility

Wiener, W. R., Welsh, R., & Blasch, B. (Eds.). (2010). Foundations of orientation and mobility (3rd ed., Vol. 1 & 2). APH. ISBN: 97808912844-2 & 9780891284611 (both volumes needed!) (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

EDSP 5392 Advanced Seminar in Orientation and Mobility

Griffin-Shirley, N., & Bozeman, L. (Eds.). (2016). Orientation and mobility for independent living: Strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to older adults. APH. ISBN: 9780891286769 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

Wiener, W. R., Welsh, R., & Blasch, B. (Eds.). (2010). Foundations of orientation and mobility (3rd ed., Vol. 1 & 2). APH. ISBN: 9780891284482 & ISBN: 9780891284611 (If having difficulty ordering books from APH, contact Customer Service at 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405.) 

EDSP 5393 Sensory Impairments and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Gense, M. H., & Gense, D. J. (2005). Autism spectrum disorders and visual impairment: students' learning needs. ISBN Meeting 9780891288800

EDSP 5394 Communication for Individuals with Deafblindness

Nelson, C., van Dijk, J., Oster, T., & McDonnell, A. (2009). Child-guided strategies: The van Dijk approach to assessment. APH. Catalog No. 7-31001-00

EDSP 5395 Anatomy and Functions of the Auditory System for Students with Deafblindness

Johnson, C. D., & Seaton, J. B. (2021). Educational audiology handbook (3rd ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9781635501087 

Optional:
Welling, D. R., & Ukstins, C. A. (2019). Fundamentals of audiology for the speech-language pathologist (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284105988

Contact Information

Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Sensory Disabilities
P.O. Box 41071
Lubbock, TX 79409
806-742-2320