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How Behavioral Optometry Can Unlock...

Joel H. Warshowsky

How Behavioral Optometry Can Unlock Your Child's Potential

Visual dysfunctions can limit children's concentration, self esteem and school success as they struggle to understand fundamentals such as colors, letters and how to judge distance. With the right help, these obstacles can be overcome, allowing children to reach their full potential and see the world clearly. This accessible book explores how visual problems develop and how they can be reversed through effective and efficient visual therapy. It breaks down myths surrounding visual...

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Joel H. Warshowsky

Billy and the Birdfrogs

B.B. Wurge

Billy and the Birdfrogs

“Exciting—edge of your seat—nail-biting—page turning . . . one of the funniest books ever written. Ignoring, perhaps redefining, logic, B.B. Wurge has fashioned an unbelievable story that ultimately makes perfect sense. Wurge has a voice that is unique and fresh among writers of children’s literature.”—Catherine Safer, author of Bishop’s Road and What If Your Mom Made Raisin Buns? “The charm and humor...

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B.B. Wurge

Travels with Louis

Mick Carlon

Travels with Louis

"When Louis was home in Queens, neighborhood kids would gather around as he brought them into jazz. His music still vibrantly lives around the world, and his spirit of humaneness lives in Travels with Louis by Mick Carlon, teacher of jazz to the young of all ages."Nat Hentoff "Thanks to his friendship with the great Louis Armstrong, twelve-year old Fred sees his world expand from ice cream and baseball in Queens to jazz at the Village Vanguard, a civil rights sit-in in...

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Mick Carlon

Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Barbara H. Quinn

Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Pervasive Developmental Disorder, or PDD, is the umbrella term used to cover the whole family of autistic spectrum disorders – including autism and Asperger Syndrome. Within this group there is a subgroup called NOS – not otherwise specified – which covers the conditions which do not quite meet the diagnostic criteria for autism or Asperger Syndrome. Because PDD covers such a wide spectrum, it presents very differently from child to child. Written principally for parents, this is a book which...

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Barbara H. Quinn

Edge of Nowhere

John Smelcer

Edge of Nowhere

"More psychological depth than Robinson Crusoe."Frank McCourt Praise for Lone Wolves: "A beautiful and moving story of courage and love."Ray Bradbury "Powerful, eloquent, and fascinating, showcasing a vanishing way of life in rich detail."Kirkus Reviews "An adept focus on coming-of-age and an illuminating glimpse of Native Alaskan cultures."–The Horn Book "A gifted storyteller with a unique perspective. . . . A breathlessly paced and...

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John Smelcer

Understanding Your Two-Year-Old

Lisa Miller

Understanding Your Two-Year-Old

What makes children in their 'terrible twos' behave as they do? How can parents decide when their child is ready for day care, and manage their child's transition to a trusted child minder? Lisa Miller guides parents through their two-year-old's development, from how to deal with a 'bossy boots' to understanding the central importance of toys, and the development of language and nonverbal communicative skills. She describes ways in which parents can help a young...

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Lisa Miller

Choosing a School for a Child With...

Ruth Birnbaum

Choosing a School for a Child With Special Needs

If you are considering placing a child with special needs at a new school, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Should you choose a special school, or a special unit within a mainstream school? What will be the involvement of therapists? Maybe home schooling would be best? Whether the child has autism, dyslexia or any other special educational, emotional or behavioural difficulty, this book will help you find the school that suits the child best. From drawing up a list of possibilities...

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Ruth Birnbaum

Recognizing and Helping the Neglect...

Julie Taylor

Recognizing and Helping the Neglected Child

Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, but recognizing the signs, assessing the family's and the child's needs, and undertaking intervention can be difficult and complicated. This book, based on extensive research of the evidence, outlines how neglect can be recognized, examining the signs that parents give to signal their need for help, and the signs that a child's needs are not being met. It then covers how practitioners should respond, including assessment, planning,...

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Julie Taylor

Raising Children with Asperger's Sy...

Yuko Yoshida

Raising Children with Asperger's Syndrome and High-functioning Autism

If you have a child with Asperger's syndrome (AS) or high-functioning autism, conventional parenting principles will often prove insufficient and unproductive. This intelligent companion has all the answers, explanations and advice to enable parents to feel confident in providing effective support for their child with AS or high-functioning autism. The author explains how to help develop social and communication skills, clarifies the type of assistance needed from outside the family (and...

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Yuko Yoshida

Friendship and Other Weapons

Signe Whitson

Friendship and Other Weapons

Long before most school programs begin anti-bullying campaigns, young girls are getting a full education in social aggression. Girls as young as age five are experiencing acts of bullying, disguised as friendship, that shake the carefully laid foundations of their self-image, personal values, and beliefs about peer relationships. Based on thought-provoking discussions, engaging games, strength-discovering exercises, and confidence-boosting fun, the hands-on activities in Friendship and Other...

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Signe Whitson

Lone Wolves

John Smelcer

Lone Wolves

"A beautiful and moving story of courage and love."Ray Bradbury Praise for The Great Death: "An amazing story."Frank McCourt "Gripping and poignant. . . . An unforgettable survival tale."Horn Book "A beautiful, poignant story."Elie Wiesel, Nobel Prize winner "Graphically illustrates the effects of a plague on isolated peoples."School Library Journal "An engaging tale of survival."Kirkus Reviews ...

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John Smelcer

Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers N...

Matt Winter

Asperger Syndrome - What Teachers Need to Know

As awareness and diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS) increases across the globe, it is essential that every teacher in every classroom has a familiarity with the condition and understands how best to support AS students at their school. This fully revised and expanded second edition is the ideal resource to point teachers in the right direction. Concise and instantly accessible, this book gives a clear summary of up-to-date information on Asperger Syndrome, describing the common characteristics...

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Matt Winter

A Guide to Youth Mentoring

Pat Dolan

A Guide to Youth Mentoring

Youth mentoring can be an effective way of supporting troubled youth, helping them sustain positive mental health, cope with stress, and lead successful lives through adolescence and into adulthood. This book is a comprehensive guide to youth mentoring programmes, illustrating how, if managed well, they can increase the social support available to young people. It outlines the objectives and benefits of mentoring, how it works, and how to mentor successfully. Youth mentoring in community and...

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Pat Dolan

Young People in Love and in Hate

Nick Luxmoore

Young People in Love and in Hate

This book is about boyfriends and girlfriends – getting them, keeping them and moving on from them. Young people put enormous energy into these processes: they worry, they hope, they conspire and they cry because, in a sense, having a boyfriend or girlfriend is about much more than just having a boyfriend or girlfriend. Using dozens of recognisable vignettes, Luxmoore movingly describes his work with young people. In particular, he explores the dramatic conflict between young people's...

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Nick Luxmoore

What Children Need to Be Happy, Con...

Jeni Hooper

What Children Need to Be Happy, Confident and Successful

What makes children happy, confident and successful? How can you help a child to flourish? Their environment is important, but the real difference is in your hands – every adult has the tools to help a child achieve psychological wellbeing. This book provides a practical model for helping children flourish and achieve their personal potential in every area of their lives. Drawing on ideas from positive psychology and child development theory, the model explores the five key areas of wellbeing:...

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Jeni Hooper

100 Learning Games for Special Need...

Johanne Hanko

100 Learning Games for Special Needs with Music, Movement, Sounds and...Silence

Games and activities are a great way for children with special needs to learn important skills. This book provides inspiration and guidance for special education teachers, teaching assistants, parents and carers on how to use lively and engaging play ideas to foster learning and development. Targeting key skills including listening, self-awareness, movement, creative thinking and relaxation, each game has been developed with the capabilities of children with special needs in mind. The...

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Johanne Hanko

The Adventure of Maisie Voyager

Lucy Skye

The Adventure of Maisie Voyager

Maisie Voyager used to explore the world with her parents. She now lives in a tall town house with Aunt Hetty, experiencing 'normal' life. But strangers start appearing, cryptic messages are left, and Aunt Hetty is kidnapped! Following a trail of clues that leads her to abandoned tin mines and a hunt for treasure, Maisie discovers that evil Dr Gallows and his gang have taken her family hostage and it's up to her to save them. Facing many challenges along the way including...

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Lucy Skye

Choosing Home

Stephen Shore

Choosing Home

Martha Kennedy Hartnett is the mother of a child with Asperger's Syndrome who made the courageous choice to homeschool. Emerging from the author's personal experience, this book is a step by step account of successful home education. Choosing Home will take you into the homes of Asperger families as they journey from survival of the playground bully to making it work at home. Hartnett embraces those pertinent questions raised by parents: Will I be limiting my child's emotional...

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Stephen Shore

Communication Skills for Working wi...

Pat Petrie

Communication Skills for Working with Children and Young People

For those working with children, effective communication is a crucial part of building relationships and encouraging children's emotional and intellectual development. This practical guide identifies the child and their relationship with the adult as the basis upon which real communication can be made. Topics covered include non-verbal communication, attentive listening, empathy, the part played by questions, working constructively with conflict and criticism, and communicating in groups....

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Pat Petrie

Job Success for Persons with Develo...

David Wiegan

Job Success for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

In the United States alone, there are roughly three million individuals living with a developmental disability, but less than a third are active in the labor market. This book provides a comprehensive approach to developing a successful jobs program for persons with developmental disabilities, drawn from the author's extensive experience and real success. The majority of persons with developmental disabilities are unemployed, underemployed, or still work in sheltered programs where it is...

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David Wiegan

Conduct Disorder and Behavioural Pa...

Dermot OReilly

Conduct Disorder and Behavioural Parent Training

Progress made with children with conduct disorder in specialist schools often does not transfer to the home, but this book shows how behavioural parent training and applied behaviour analysis can help professionals work with parents to continue improving their child's behaviour. Conduct Disorder and Behavioural Parent Training provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of conduct disorder and the individual, familial and social factors that influence the development of persistent...

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Dermot OReilly

Employment for Individuals with Asp...

Yvona Fast

Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability

Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field. There is also information for employers, agencies and careers counsellors on AS and NLD as...

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Yvona Fast

Dramatherapy and Family Therapy in...

Penny McFarlane

Dramatherapy and Family Therapy in Education

A collaborative therapeutic approach often proves the best way to assess and meet the needs of children experiencing barriers to learning. This book gives a concise overview of drama and family therapy and describes how both therapies can work together to provide essential pieces of the jigsaw of emotional support for troubled children within an educational setting. Drawing on their own extensive experience, the authors give explanations of the models and techniques of their own specialist...

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Penny McFarlane

Mental Health Aspects of Autism and...

Mohammad Ghaziuddin

Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome

The first book to address the increasingly urgent need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and psychological difficulties that are often encountered with ASDs. The author, an experienced psychiatrist specializing in autism, describes each of the conditions that are commonly seen in autistic children and adults, including schizophrenia, depression,...

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Mohammad Ghaziuddin

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