Parenting through the storm : find help, hope, and strength when your child has psychological problems

Parenting through the storm: Find help, hope, and strength when your child has psychological problems is a 278-page resource for parents who are raising children with mental health concerns. Written by an award-winning parenting author, this book offers strategies, tips, and stories from other parents who have been through it and survived.

This book is broken out into five parts. Part one is entitled, The Challenge and Your Child, discussing the "parent radar," obtaining a diagnosis, starting treatment, and advocating for your child. Part two, "You and Your Child," covers stress management and coping skills, making a difference for your child, and calming the raging storm. Part three offers suggestions on caring for the rest of the family, while part four looks at finding support in your child's school and in the community. Part five offers hope for recovery and beyond.

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Supporting positive behavior in children and teens with Down syndrome: The respond but don't react method

In Supporting positive behavior in children and teens with Down syndrome, the author, a pediatric psychologist and Co-Director of the Down Syndrome Program at Boston Children's Hospital, offers 150 pages of help and support for parents and caregivers of children and teens with Down syndrome. With tips and strategies, some of them intuitive and some not, this book can help families and professionals who work with them.

After a look at the brain and the differences that are present in an individual with Down syndrome, the book discusses how those differences affect behavior and why it is important to see behavior as a form of communication as opposed to a willful act. Terms that are used by behaviorists are explained using scenarios as examples. The author then introduces his behavior management system which includes using visuals, a token economy system, and redirection. A chapter on siblings and their needs is followed by a chapter on using the behavior management system in the school and community. Thoughts on discipline and transition are discussed as well as a chapter on resources.

Overcoming Anxiety in Children and Teens

Overcoming Anxiety in Children and Teens is 146 pages of techniques, strategies, tips, and exercises to help kids and teens lower their anxiety enough to be able to confront their fears. Written in an easily accessible style, the author offers parents, teachers, and other professionals some treatment ideas for kids who are excessively burdened with anxiety. The author is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems and is an award winning author of nine books covering topics on autism and social skills.

This book covers treatment strategies that can be used in a variety of situations. General components of treatment such as using rewards and relaxation techniques are found in the first five chapters while chapter six reveals how to adapt treatment for children who may have a limited language ability. Chapters seven through fifteen offer case studies to learn how treatment can be applied in specific circumstances. A summary of key points is also included in the back.

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Learning to be kind and understand differences: Empathy skills for kids with ad/hd

"Learning to be kind and understand differences: Empathy skills for kids with ad/hd is a practical guide that aims to teach kids with AD/HD how to better get along with their peers, understand what they are feeling, and learn to recognize and talk about the feelings of other people. Includes interactive activities, a "Message to Readers," and "Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Counselors." -publisher

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Kids with disabilities and social media

Students with disabilities can definitely benefit from the use of social media, according to an article on NPR.com. "But the internet can be a dangerous place, especially for kids who may struggle with communication." Kortney Peagram, a psychologist working to reduce cyberbullying, has developed a few guidelines for parents and teachers to help kids with disabilities and their online social skills.

To read the entire article, please visit:
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/04/07/473085222/what-special-ed-teachers-and-parents-need-to-know-about-social-media

Sports, Fitness, and Motor Activities for Children with Disabilities

Sports, Fitness, and Motor Activities for Children with Disabilities "is intended to provide guidance to parents, guardians, educators, and community recreation professionals regarding the importance of increased physical activity beyond the school day for children with disabilities." -publisher

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The survival guide for kids with behavior challenges: How to make good choices and stay out of trouble

The survival guide for kids with behavior challenges provides up-to-date information, practical strategies, and sound advice to help kids learn to make smarter choices, make and keep friends, get along with teachers, take responsibility for their actions, work toward positive change, and enjoy the results of their better behavior.

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The survival guide for kids with ADHD

 In kid-friendly language and a format that welcomes reluctant and easily distracted readers, The survival guide for kids with ADHD helps kids know they’re not alone and offers practical strategies for taking care of oneself, modifying behavior, enjoying school, having fun, and dealing with doctors, counselors, and medication. Includes real-life scenarios, quizzes, and a special message for parents.

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Mobile App Monday - Starfall

Looking for a game app for children who might be having trouble learning to read? Starfall was developed by a PhD who struggled to read as a child. Its colorful graphics, fun music, and educational games make it an app even older children enjoy.

Want to learn more about it? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id707189889

Thinking differently: An inspiring guide for parents of children with learning disabilities

Thinking differently: An inspiring guide for parents of children with learning disabilities is an innovative, comprehensive guide to help parents understand and accept learning disabilities in their children, offering tips and strategies for successfully advocating on their behalf and helping them become their own best advocates.

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Journal of an ADHD kid: The good, the bad, and the useful

Journal of an ADHD kid provides information in a frank, upbeat, conversational manner and offers thought-provoking questions designed to help readers recognize how ADHD/ADD affects them and then come up with better ideas for handling difficult situations in their own lives.

From facts about an ADHD diagnosis to whether to tell friends and teachers, and from understanding both the good and bad aspects of ADHD to what can help with the disorder, there's plenty of solid information, emotional support, and tips for kids and teens. -book description

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Fatherhood Conversation Symposium

Fathers and Families Center will be hosting its 2nd annual Fatherhood Conversation Symposium on Saturday, November 15th in Indianapolis. They will continuing the theme Fathers of Children with Special Needs: A Call, A Conversation, A Celebration 2014.

For more information on this event, please visit:
http://www.fatherresource.org/events/special-needs-symposium/

To register:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fathers-of-children-with-special-needs-a-call-a-conversation-a-celebration-registration-13153625849

Learning to feel good and stay cool: Emotional regulation tools for kids with AD/HD

Learning to Feel Good and Stay Cool offers practical tools to help kids with ADHD manage and reduce unwanted feelings and to develop daily habits that can help them feel good and function well. Illustrated with cartoons that will hold children's interest, the book is divided into sections that can be read in smaller portions. Also includes a note and resources for parents. -book description

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Organizational skills training for children with ADHD: An empirically supported treatment

Looking for help with kids with ADHD in grades 3 to 5 who lack organization skills? Organizational skills training for children with ADHD: An empirically supported treatment helps kids develop essential skill sets for organizing school materials, tracking assignments, and completing homework and other tasks successfully. Clinicians are provided with detailed session-by-session instructions and all of the tools needed to implement the program in collaboration with parents and teachers.

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Sensational kids: Hope and help for children with sensory processing disorder (SPD)

In Sensational Kids, an internationally renowned expert shares her more than forty years of experience and research findings on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Now in its fourteenth printing, with more than 50,000 copies sold in all formats, it is an authoritative and practical guide to understanding and treating this little-understood condition.

Newly updated, this revised edition will include the latest research on SPD's relationship to autism, as well as new treatment options and coping strategies for parents, teachers, and others who care for kids with SPD. -book description

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Sleep better!

Sleep better! A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs is an updated edition that offers help and hope for parents who have a child with nighttime disruptions. Authored by a psychologist and father, the book helps parents develop a positive outlook and attitude as they work to resolve their child’s challenges.

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Theo's Mood

Theo's Mood is a story about a class sharing how they feel after the weekend. One student, though, doesn't know whether he's in a good mood or a bad mood. As his classmates discuss all their feelings, Theo realizes that just one mood isn't enough!

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How do you doodle?

Gold Medal Winner, Mom's Choice Awards

How Do You Doodle? is a drawing book to help kids get in touch with and learn to express their emotions. Activities such as "name your feelings," "what do you feel when," and "how does it feel when" will help readers start thinking about what they experience when they are feeling an emotion. A "Note to Parents" is included.

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Starbrite Traveler

Looking to help make traveling with children with special needs a little easier? Starbrite Traveler is an easily accessible, illustrated guide that gives families a well-organized travel resource. This guide shows you how to follow the 5 D’s of travel, Dream, Determine, Dry Run, Depart, and Destinations to plan an amazing trip for your family.

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Caring for Children with Special Healthcare Needs and Their Families

Book Description:
"Caring for Children with Special Healthcare Needs and Their Families: A Handbook for Healthcare Professionals provides a guide for addressing the challenges of providing optimal general and routine care for the special needs population. More than just caring for the patients, the text stresses the importance of caring for their families as well.

"The book begins with chapters on common aspects of this population, including physical or sensory disabilities and developmental and learning disabilities. Subsequent chapters expound on more specific topics related to communication, mobility, emotional issues, quality of life, and end-of-life."

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