The Asperger parent: How to raise a child with Asperger syndrome and maintain your sense of humor

The Asperger parent: How to raise a child with Asperger syndrome and maintain your sense of humor is a 260-page book for parents and guardians raising children with Asperger syndrome. In an easy-to-read style, the author shares valuable information and support to other parents who are going through a roller coaster of emotions, particularly parents whose children have a new diagnosis.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

What's New

Wondering what's new in the library lately? Well, you're in luck! Each month, we take a quick look back at the new titles that came in last month and offer them to you to check out. From titles on autism to parenting to transition, take a look at the list at:

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

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.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find this book in a library near you.

Ready, set, breathe: Practicing mindfulness with your children for fewer meltdowns and a more peaceful family

Ready, set, breathe is a 224-page guide to the art of staying mindful and in the moment to combat your child's meltdowns as, or even before, they occur. Written with children from 2 to 10 years old in mind, the book is authored by a writer and mom with a MSW and PhD in social work. The author's knowledge and humor is evident as she clearly shares stories of her own children and their use of mindfulness practices as a family.

This guide aims to shows parents how to calm themselves and their child and stay in the present moment in order to stop or even avoid meltdowns altogether. Written in two parts, the book offers tips and strategies to teach your child how to calm down while learning about how to stay calm yourself. Part 1: Getting Into A Mindful Mind-Set discusses the ways in which mindfulness can help your child as well as acknowledging that it all begins with the parent. Part 2: Sharing Mindfulness With Your Child shares simple but effective games, activities and strategies to teach children how to focus, calm down, and deal with stress.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions

Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions is a 224-page guide where parents get advice from two licensed clinical social workers on using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support their intensely emotional teenagers—especially those who exhibit disruptive or dangerous behaviors. DBT is a type of therapy that involves increasing four different sets of skills that parents can utilize in order to minimize teenagers’ unwanted behaviors.

The book has essentially three parts: chapters 1 through 4 offer insight into foundational skills and concepts on understanding and accepting teens, chapters 5 through 8 provides information on specific behavioral issues that may arise because of a teen’s emotions as well as safe and effective responses to those behaviors, and chapters 9 and 10 discuss ways parents and families can stay healthy in the face of unwanted behaviors as well as ways to explain those behaviors to other family members. The book is written to provide clear explanations and practices enabling parents to intervene whether or not a teen is in DBT treatment. It seeks to help parents understand, in a non-judgmental manner, how their own lack of understanding and behavior toward their teens can reinforce their child’s behavior.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Raising the Shy Child: A Parent's Guide to Social Anxiety

"Raising the Shy Child: A Parent's Guide to Social Anxiety takes a fresh look at social anxiety disorder, coupling the latest in research trends with evidence-based strategies and real-world stories to untangle the complexities of this disorder. Presented in an easy-to-read, conversational style, the book uses a combination of real-world examples and stories from adults and children with social anxiety disorder to show parents and educators how to help children find a path through their fear and into social competence. With specific strategies to address school refusal, bullying, and identity issues, Raising the Shy Child is a must-read resource for anyone dedicated to enhancing the lives of children." -publisher

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

My heart can't even believe it: A story of science, love, and Down syndrome

"Amy bravely looks at her life, before and after her daughter Sophie was born, and reflects on her transformation from "a spoiled, self-centered brat," who used words like retard and switched lines at the Safeway to avoid a bagger with special needs, into the mother of a kid with Down syndrome and all that her new identity entails. She describes her evolution as gradual, one built by processing her fears and facing questions both big and small about Sophie, Down syndrome, and her place in the world.

"Funny, touching, and honest, this wonderful book looks at a daughter and her power to change minds and fill hearts with love so deep that, as Sophie once remarked to her mom, I love you so much my heart can't even believe it! Theirs is a story worth reading." -publisher

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title from Woodbine House.

Raising your spirited child: A guide for parents whose child is more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and energetic

"In Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition, parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D, offers ALL parents a glimpse into what makes their children behave the way they do. Through vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint, this invaluable guide offers parents emotional support and proven strategies for handling the toughest times." -publisher

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

The parent's guide to Down syndrome

In The parent's guide to Down syndrome: Advice, information, inspiration, and support for raising your child from diagnosis through adulthood "authors Jen Jacob and Mardra Sikora share their experiences and guide you through life with DS with expert advice from diagnosis to adulthood. Each page teaches you ways to support your child through major milestones; nurture their development; and ensure that they succeed behaviorally, socially, and cognitively."

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mindful parenting for ADHD: A guide to cultivating calm, reducing stress, & helping children thrive

Mindful parenting for ADHD: A guide to cultivating calm, reducing stress, & helping children thrive "addresses the various symptoms of ADHD using non-technical language and a user-friendly format. In addition, he offers guidelines to help you assess your child's strengths and weaknesses, create plans for building skills and managing specific challenges, lower stress levels for both yourself and your child, communicate effectively, and cultivate balance and harmony at home and at school." -publisher

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mindful Parenting

According to an article on mindful.org, "one things [sic] we know about parenting is that while it can be incredibly rewarding at times, at other times it can be extremely challenging. Then you throw in a little attention deficit and hyperactivity with the kids or parents and life gets interesting."

The article is an interview with Dr. Mark Bertin, a board certified developmental pediatrician, who has written a recently published book entitled, Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive. In the interview, Dr. Bertin, discusses "the unique challenges of parenting a child with ADHD, why we’re seeing more ADHD in our culture and a few specific techniques parents can take home with them today to help themselves and their kids."

To read the entire interview, please visit:
http://www.mindful.org/mindful-parenting-for-adhd-an-interview-with-dr-mark-bertin/

CeDIR has Dr. Bertin's book on order, and we'll let you know when it comes it!

I still love you: Nine things troubled kids need from their parents

In I still love you: Nine things troubled kids need from their parents, author Michael Ungar shares what he's learned from his own background and three families he has counseled to help parents struggling with troubled teens of their own. Ungar believes that these nine things can help teens turn their lives around and flourish:

• Structure 
• Consequences 
• Parent-child connections 
• Lots of peer and adult relationships 
• A powerful identity 
• A sense of control
• A sense of belonging, spirituality, and life purpose 
• Fair and just treatment by others 
• Safety and support 

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Practical parenting and learning disabilities: A simple guide for teachers and parents

Practical parenting and learning disabilities: A simple guide for teachers and parents is a two part guide written in order to help parents simplify their lives as well as their children's lives. The first part is a straightforward guide to discipline that will help make everyone's lives more secure and content. It helps parents establish limits and guidelines for what their children are or are not allowed to do. The second part is a guide to help parents secure and receive the proper education for their children. It helps to identify learning styles and learning disabilities.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Strategy instruction for students with learning disabilities

Strategy instruction for students with learning disabilities provides a step-by-step guide to cognitive strategy instruction, one of the most effective instructional techniques for struggling learners. The authors present well-validated strategies that target self-regulated learning and study skills as well as performance in specific content areas, such as writing, reading, and math. Detailed classroom examples illustrate how to teach the strategies systematically and monitor student outcomes. -book description

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

The everything parent's guide to sensory processing disorder: The information and treatment options you need to help your child with SPD

Looking for professional advice to help your child with sensory processing disorder? The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder gives you just that to help your child manage sensory needs and feel calmer, happier, and in control, now and in the future.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Held: Learning to Live in God's Grip: A Bible Study for Special-Needs Parents

Held: Learning to Live in God's Grip: A Bible Study for Special-Needs Parents is written for special-needs parents by special-needs parents. It is designed to be used alone, as a couple, or with a group. Each chapter is accompanied by questions that will help you think about the material and apply what you learn.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

Has your daughter been diagnosed with ADHD? Raising Girls with ADHD provides expert information about identification, treatment options, behavioral strategies, personal/social adjustment, educational impact, and many other issues from preschool through high school. From issues on socialization and peer acceptance, to executive functioning skills like memory and organization, and emotional well-being and self-confidence, this book covers it all with a goal of maximizing strengths and providing supports for weaknesses. -book description

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

TIPS: teaching important parenting strategies: Raising a child with limited verbal skills

Raising a young child with limited communication skills and/or challenging behaviors? TIPS: Teaching Important Parenting Strategies: Raising a Child With Limited Verbal Skills could help. In a question and answer format, the book offers practical, user-friendly solutions to common universal challenges encountered by parents and caregivers, including communication, behavior, technology, community outings, and sensory needs.

Want to know more about it? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Parenting children with ADHD: 10 lessons that medicine cannot teach

Parenting children with ADHD: 10 lessons that medicine cannot teach offers insights into raising children who have, or might have, ADHD. Issues such as psychological treatment, diet, educational laws, and coping strategies for both parents and children are included in a conversational style that is engaging and straightforward.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes

Working with parents to support young children's cognitive, social, and language development? Try using PICCOLO™, the quick, reliable observational tool designed to assess and monitor the quality of parent–child interactions. Developed for use with parents of children ages 1 to 3, PICCOLO measures 29 developmentally supportive parenting behaviors in 4 critical domains—Affection, Responsiveness, Encouragement, and Teaching.

Want to learn more about it? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.