BooksThere is a vast amount of literature that has been written about children and adolescents with social and emotional disabilities. We have found that many books provide helpful tools to navigate the educational and social emotional development of our students. New England Academy has comprised a list that represents a variety of relevant topics that we hope will be a useful resource.Below is a list of helpful books
ADD and ADHD ADD and ADHDADHD and TeensA complete parenting guide that provides you with the information you need to survive these trying years. Alexander- Roberts, Colleen ISBN # 0878338993 The Gift of ADHD: How to Tranform Your Child's Problems into Strengths A diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) does more than label a child's behavior problems—it affects his or her self-esteem, relationships and future, says psychologist Honos-Webb. Laura Honos Webb ISBN # 1572243899 Taking Charge of ADHD Although the book is targeted at the parents of ADHD children, it will serve as a useful resource for teachers and others involved in the care and education of these children. Barkley, Russell ISBN # 1572305606 Adolescents and ADD: Gaining the Advantage Grade 8 Up-Despite the author's expansive knowledge of her subject, she never loses sight of her audience. She defines Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), explains diagnostic criteria, and discusses treatments in straightforward prose that is never patronizing. Quinn, Patricia ISBN # 0945354703 Back to Top ANXIETYAngels Turn Their BacksGrade 7-9-Addy Jarrick, 15, thinks she is going crazy. Her mother has moved the two of them from Toronto to Winnipeg to take a new job, leaving her husband behind. After a horrible day at her new school, the teen develops panic attacks and becomes afraid of the outside world-what she calls "Out There." Buffie, Margret ISBN # 1553370988 The Worried Child Psychologist Foxman (Dancing with Fear) has penned a caring yet straightforward book about helping kids deal with feelings of angst. Noting that one in five children suffer from a mental health problem, Foxman says some experts call today's children the "shell-shocked" generation. Foxman, Paul ISBN # 0897934202 Worry As far as we know, plants and animals don't do it. Worry is a human "skill." And it comes in different forms. Some kinds indicate diagnosable conditions, such as depression, or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Halloween, Edward ISBN # 0345424581 Worried No More – Hope and Help for your Anxious Child A masterpiece...so clear and so practical, that this is the book every school must have and every parent of a child with anxiety should read and reread...provides priceless understanding of excessive anxiety and how to control it. Wagner, Aureen ISBN # 0967734797 Back to Top Aspergers SyndromeThe Complete Guide to Aspergers SyndromeTony Attwood's latest is once again a singular source on understanding the minds and hearts of those impacted by this different and fascinating way of being. Based upon current theory, research, clinical experience, and the first person life stories, this book is unequaled in the literature and accessible to many audiences Atwood, Tony ISBN # 1843104954 Aspergers Syndrome: The guide for Parents and Professionals Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating Atwood, Tony ISBN # 1853025771 The Oasis Guide to Aspergers Syndrome: Completely Revised and Updated: Advice, Support, Insight, and Inspiration When Bashe, a certified special education teacher, and Kirby, founder and moderator of OASIS (a popular Asperger Syndrome Web site with support message boards), published the previous edition of this book in 2001, parents of children with the pervasive development disorder flocked to it. Basha, Patricia ISBN # 1400081521 Helping Kids with NVLD or Aspergers Syndrome Kathryn Stewart, the founder of the first college preparatory high school for kids with NLD or Asperger's Syndrome, shares the fruits of her experience from her work with these children. Stewart, Kathryn ISBN # 1572242779 Back to Top BipolarBrandon and the Bipolar Bear: A Story for Children with Bipolar DisorderThis book helps explain bipolar disorder and the treatment for it to both the child with the illness and the parents (and siblings). The illustrations help the book come alive and allow the child to see him or herself in the story and relate to Brandon Anglada, Tracy ISBN # 1412039312 Intense Minds Young people with bipolar disorder and adults who grew up with the condition speak out to share how they experienced the symptoms of this illness during their youth, and how it affected their functioning in school, at home and with friends. Anglada, Tracy ISBN # 1412089670 New Hope for Children and Teens with Bipolar Inside, you'll discover compassionate and informative methods to help manage the diagnosis and develop the natural strengths, gifts, and skills that every child has to offer. Birmaher, Boris ISBN # 0761527184 An Unquiet Mind Johns Hopkins psychiatry professor Jamison, whose Touched with Fire addressed the link between manic-depressive illness and creativity, offers a poignant and powerful memoir of her own struggles with and triumphs over the disease. Jamison, Kay ISBN # 0679443746 Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperser's, Tourette's, Bipolar and more As the first book to cover such a wide range of disorders for lay readers, this is highly recommended. Kutscher, Martin ISBN # 1843108100 Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bi-polar Disorder: Innovative parenting Techniques for helping children with bipolar disorder and the conditions that may occur with it. Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder tackles the most difficult decisions parents can face, including whether to involve police or consider hospitalization if their children are a danger to themselves and their families. At the same time, it emphasizes the positive qualities these children often have and illustrates how their gifts and abilities can build their self-esteem and help them function better in society. Lynn, George T ISBN # 1853029211 The Bipolar Child For any caregiver experiencing life with a bipolar child, Demitri and Janice Papolos's The Bipolar Child will be an indispensable reference guide. The material is presented clearly, with lots of helpful charts and lists to aid in receiving proper diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. Papolos, Demitri M.D. and Janice Papolos ISBN # 0767928601 The Bipolar Child: The guide to Childhoods most Misunderstood Disorder Demitri, associate professor of psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and his wife, Janice (authors of Overcoming Depression), present a comprehensive view of early-onset bipolar disorder, focusing on how this complicated illness evolves in children Papolos, Demitri M.D. and Janice Papolos ISBN # 0767922972 If your child is Bipolar: The Parent to parent guide to living with and loving a bipolar child This extremely practical and supportive guide empowers parents as they struggle with a child who may be bipolar. The authors' own family experiences, stories from hundreds of other parents of bipolar children, and input from a wide range of mental health professionals provide parents with specific information to deal with the everyday but incredibly challenging issues confronting the entire family Singer, Cindy and Gurrentz ISBN # 1930085060 Misdiagnosis and Duel diagnosis of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Aspersers, Depression and other Disorders. Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and professionals from both psychological and medical communities. It should be among every school's counseling resources, and every pediatrician's reading list. And parents of both gifted and twice exceptional kids should make time to read it. Web, James ISBN # 0910707642 Eating DisordersPreventing Childhood Eating Problems This book offers a common-sense, relaxed approach to healthy eating for children of all ages. The authors present evidence that children will naturally self-regulate their eating if rigid rules are not imposed upon them. Hirschmann, Jane ISBN # 0936077255Wasted YA-Eating disorders are frequently written about but rarely with such immediacy and candor. Hornbacher was only 23 years old when she wrote this book so there is no sense of her having distanced herself from the disease or its lingering effects on her. This, combined with her talent for writing, gives readers a real sense of the horror of anorexia and bulimia and their power to dominate an individual's life. Hornbacher, Marya ISBN # 0060858796 Hunger Pains The rates of anorexia, bulimia, and depression for women are the highest they have ever been, and begin at ever younger ages. Dr. Pipher reveals how society encourages our misery and prevents us from accepting our looks Pipher, Mary ISBN # 0345413938 Dying to be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia and Bulimia. A Practical and lifesaving Guide Dr. Sacker and Dr. Zimmer explain in full detail the causes and symptoms of these disorders and how and where to find help. Using case histories and first-person accounts by patients, their families, their physicians and friends, Dying To Be Thin is the complete resource for anyone concerned with these dangerous disorders. Sacker, Ira ISBN # 0446384178 Back to Top EducationA Mind at a TimeChildren have different ways of learning, argues Levine, a professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina Medical School and director of its Clinical Center for the Study of Development and Learning, so why do schools behave as though a one-size-fits-all education will work for everyone? Mel Levine ISBN # 0743202236 It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success "Life without friends is a lonely and barren existence," but that's a common fate for children who fail to develop proper social skills, writes veteran special education teacher Lavoie in his insightful guidebook to helping children with learning disabilities overcome social skill deficits. Mel Levine ISBN # 0743254651 Nurturing Resilience in Our Children: Answers to the Most Important Parenting Questions In their critically acclaimed parenting bestseller, Raising Resilient Children, Drs. Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein introduced readers to their breakthrough parenting model for raising resilient, emotionally healthy children capable of confronting life's challenges and bouncing back from setbacks Dr. Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein ISBN # 0658021109 The Power of Resilience In their latest book, psychologists Brooks and Goldstein describe how adults can develop a "resilient mindset." According to the authors, while the word "resilient" is usually associated with people overcoming great adversity, daily stress often requires resilience. Dr. Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein ISBN # 0071431985 Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child In this practical handbook for parents, clinical psychologists Brooks and Goldstein draw on their considerable experience working with children and families to demonstrate that parents' core goal should be to instill in their children a sense of inner recourse. Dr. Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein ISBN # 0809297655 Nonverbal Learning Disorders Helping a Child with NVLD or Aspersers Syndrome This compassionate guide will help you acquire the essential skills you need to help your child cope with the often debilitating symptoms of NLD or Asperger's Syndrome and lead a full and satisfying life. Stewart, Kathryn ISBN # 1572242779 Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home This book provides solutions to the everyday challenges of this disorder, from the early warning signs and self-care issues to social skills and personal safety. Guide for parents in understanding nonverbal learning disabilities (NLD). Tanguay, Pamel ISBN # 1853029408 Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School In this companion book to her successful Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home, Pamela Tanguay addresses issues related to the academic education of the child with NLD and related conditions. Topics such as school placement, program modifications, and social/emotional issues are covered, as well as specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division, and ideas for improving reading comprehension Tanguay, Pamela ISBN # 1853029416 The Source of Nonverbal Leaning Disabilities Thompson, Sue ISBN # 0760601631 Obsessive Compulsive DisorderFreeing you child from OCDIf you're a parent of one of the more than one million children in this country with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you know how confusing, even frightening, the symptoms of OCD can be. You're terrified of losing your child and angry about the havoc this disorder has wreaked in your family Chansky, Tamar ISBN # 0812931173 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a new help for families Dr. Gravitz1s book on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has been praised by numerous physicians, heads of organizations for dealing with the disorder, and individuals afflicted with it. Incessant washing of hands is one often-cited symptom of OCD. Gravitz, Herbert ISBN 0966110447 Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is designed to be a guide for the clinician who is engaged in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The book is written succinctly, yet is comprehensive in its coverage. Steketee, Gail ISBN # 089862911X Everything in Its Place – My Trials and Triumphs with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Although for many people obsessive compulsive disorder is a debilitating condition, Summers, the host of PAX-TV's Great Day America and the former host of Nickelodeon's Double Dare, found ways to channel his OCD into a high-powered career. Summers, Marc ISBN # 1585420484 What to do when your child has OCD This book contains information on child anxiety, anxiety in children, child OCD, and obsessive compulsive in children, OCD in children, anxious children, worried child and anxious child. Wagner, Aureen ISBN # 0967734711 Back to Top ParentingRaising Resilient ChildrenIn this practical handbook for parents, clinical psychologists Brooks and Goldstein draw on their considerable experience working with children and families to demonstrate that parents' core goal should be to instill in their children a sense of inner recourse Brooks, Robert ISBN # 0809297655 The Power of Resilience Psychologists Brooks and Goldstein describe how adults can develop a "resilient mindset." According to the authors, while the word "resilient" is usually associated with people overcoming great adversity, daily stress often requires resilience. Brooks, Robert ISBN # 0071431985 Nurturing Resilience in our Children Based on real queries put forth by parents, educators, and professionals, the Q&A in Nurturing Resilience explains how parents can best help their children cope with specific adversities and serves as a reinforcement to get parents back on track when they feel that their efforts toward building resilience are backfiring. Brooks, Robert ISBN # 0658021109 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families What is 'effectiveness' in a family?" asks author Steven R. Covey. He promptly answers with four words: "a beautiful family culture." Building this culture is the primary theme of Covey's parenting guide, a manual based on concepts introduced in his blockbuster, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey, Steven ISBN # 0307440850 The Unwritten Rules about Friendships Elman, director of the Summit Center for Learning in Summit, N.J., and Kennedy-Moore, a Westfield, N.J., psychotherapist, offer a detailed examination of the different ways children interact with their peers. Often, otherwise bright and "normal" children behave in ways that cause other children, family members and teachers to label them as disruptive, unhappy or troublesome. Elman, Natalie ISBN # 0316917303 Raising Cain A genuine enthusiasm for their subject shines through the pages of this enormously compelling book, as the authors share insights on boys' emotional development from birth through the college years an increasingly high-profile topic in the wake of disheartening statistics about adolescent suicide and violence. Kindlon, Dan ISBN # 0345434854 The Price of Privilege A practicing psychologist in Marin County, Calif., Levine counsels troubled teens from affluent families, and finds it paradoxical that wealth—which can open the door to travel and other enriching opportunities—can produce such depressed, anxious, angry and bored teenagers. Levine, Madeline ISBN # 0060595841 Raising Adopted Children In this comprehensive exploration of adoption issues (bonding and attachment, family adjustment, contact with biological relatives, etc.), the author an adoptive parent and the editor of Adopted Child newsletter aims for a wide audience: parents, adoptees, and related professionals Melina, Lois ISBN # 0060957174 Reviving Ophelia From her work as a psychotherapist for adolescent females, Pipher here posits and persuasively argues her thesis that today's teenaged girls are coming of age in "a girl-poisoning culture." Backed by anecdotal evidence and research findings, she suggests that, despite the advances of feminism, young women continue to be victims of abuse, self-mutilation, and consumerism and media pressure to conform to others' ideals. Pipher, Mary ISBN # 1594481881 Real Boys Listening to the author William Pollack read Real Boys, it doesn't take long to find out that being a boy these days isn't all fun and games. As co-director of the Center for Men at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical Center, Pollack has seen behind the stoic masks of troubled, modern boys as they struggle to cope with the mixed messages, conflicting expectations, and increasingly complex demands they receive from our evolving society Pollack, William ISBN # 0805061835 Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World What children are taught to respect, they value; the more they value people, ideas, and even things, the more meaningful their lives become. Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World is the book every parent should read to ensure that their children will become blessings to the world. Rigby, Jill ISBN # 1582295749 Odd Girl Out Although more than 16 years have passed, Rhodes Scholar Simmons hasn't forgotten how she felt when Abby told the other girls in third grade not to play with her, nor has she stopped thinking about her own role in giving Noa the silent treatment. Simmons examines how such "alternative aggression" where girls use their relationship with the victim as a weapon flourishes and its harmful effects Simmons Rachel ISBN # 0156027348 Ophelia Speaks Ophelia Speaks by Sara Shandler is a clever response to Mary Pipher's bestselling Reviving Ophelia. Shandler reveals telling portraits of teenage girls in this book, a compilation of essays, poems, and true-grit commentary from a cross section of teenage girls (or Ophelias), throughout the country. The book succeeds because it gives voice to their deepest concerns and their too-often frenzied lives Shandler, Sara ISBN # 0060952970 Back to Top Self InjuryCuttingLevenkron understands the need for sharing basic information about this taboo subject as well as strategies for treatment. As a therapist who has worked with this problem for more than 20 years, he has much to offer. Levenkron is also a gifted writer who, with this book, adds to the growing genre of creative nonfiction in which personal narratives and many of the other devices used in fiction attract the reader's Levenkron, Steven ISBN # 0393319385 Bright Red Scream Strong's research into "cutters" combines journalistic passion with academic integrity. Through dozens of interviews conducted she explores the reasons that lead over two million Americans to injure themselves regularly and deliberately with such items as knives, razor blades and broken glass. Strong, Marilee ISBN # 0670877816 Cutting and Self Mutilation Winkler, Kathleen ISBN # 076601956 |
