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Book SynopsisKevin Silber is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, UK. Educated at Manchester University in Physiology and Psychology, he then went onto a lecturing career that now spans 29 years. During that time he has been a lecturer, a programme leader and a head of department, and he has also examined A level psychology. During this time his focus has been on learning and teaching and, especially the transition from secondary to tertiary education. He has authored two previous biological psychology texts and was the series editor for the Modular Psychology series.Table of Contents1. What is Schizophrenia? 2. Inheriting Schizophrenia 3. Neurotransmitter Explanations 4. Brain Correlates of chizophrenia 5. Alternative Biological and Evolutionary Explanations 6. Social and Cognitive Explanations 7. Psychodynamic Explanations and Family Functioning 8. Biological Treatments 9. Psychosocial Approaches to Treatment.

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Book SynopsisA heartbreaking yet also funny and ultimately empowering memoir revealing the a multi-year journey into the latest science and treatments in order to rescue her kids and her family from autism.Trade ReviewPraise for No Map to This Country "Careful and eloquent, honest and moving...Noonan's work demonstrates why we should have the deepest respect and admiration for the parents." --Dr. Andrey Rzhetsky, Pritzker Scholar, Professor of Medicine and Human Genetics, Computation Institute and Institute for Genomics and Systems Biology, University of Chicago "Jennifer Noonan picks up the gauntlet of Clara Claiborne Park and Bernard Rimland as devoted parents preparing for a marathon and finishing it... The book provides a guide path to those new to the world of autism, pioneers in their own right, as to what to expect and how best to proceed." --Manuel F. Casanova, MD, SmartState Endowed Chair in Childhood Neurotherapeutics, University of South Carolina, Greenville Health System "Funny, engaging, courageous, No Map to This Country is a roadmap for anyone embarking on the journey to understanding what helps kids with autism." --Patricia Stacey, author of The Boy Who Loved Windows

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Book SynopsisBen Behind His Voices is the gripping story of one familyâs challenging experience when their firstborn is gradually struck down by schizophrenia â and how they learned to love and support him throughout his eventual steps to recovery.Trade ReviewBen Behind his Voices reminds us that schizophrenia is an illness, but not necessarily an identity. It movingly depicts the difficulty and the importance of recognizing, accepting, and managing the symptoms of this disorder. -- John H. Krystal M.D., Yale University School of MedicineThe book is too good to be true. I love the way Randye talks about her son; she is very direct about her experiences with mental illness in her family. This book is just what our family members are looking for when they learn their loved one has been diagnosed with any severe mental illness. The biggest question out there is whether there is any hope for them; I am pretty sure family members are going to find an answer as well as the understanding that will make a huge difference to all of them. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this book. I love it! -- Paloma B. Dee, NAMI-CT Family & Professional Education Program Director, CTRandye Kaye has a message for all of us. With courage and fortitude she embraces her son and all his symptoms. She doesn't judge. She doesn't give up. She loves. She hopes. And in this book she explains how other parents can follow her lead and learn from her years of extraordinary experience. -- Roberta TemesShould be required reading for all psychology professionals and students, as well as anyone who loves or cares for someone suffering with schizophrenia. Incredibly well written, profoundly honest, and, perhaps, most importantly, Randye Kaye offers help and hope to thousands of families needing to hear her story! I sat holding my breath as I turned each page. The author is not only a survivor and an incredibly loving mother, she is—by any standards—a gifted writer. -- Linda Appleman Shapiro, psychotherapist, oral historian, author of Four Rooms UpstairsImmediately, I was immersed. The time flew by unnoticed, and I didn't want the chapters to end. Randye is a wonderful writer. I can feel and understand what's happening in such a way that it's almost as though it's happening to me, instead of being told to me. This book is going to be a bible for so many who've had schizophrenia touch their lives as well as for those who wish to understand this debilitating disease. -- Gloria Gallo, actress'No one showed up with casseroles at our door.' These are the words of Randye Kaye in her poignant new memoir, Ben behind His Voices. Delving into her son's paranoid schizophrenia, Kaye takes the reader on a journey of frustration, heartache, anger, and love. It's every parent's nightmare, but this book is full of hope, knowledge, and empathy. It will make you see mental illness for what it really is: a horribly misunderstood devastation of the mind and soul—a tragedy not just for its victims and their families, but for society. Tragic not merely because mental illness exists—but because we, as a community, prefer to ignore its existence. Ben, and millions like him, need you to read this book. -- Karen Winters Schwartz, author of Where Are the Cocoa Puffs?: A Family's Journey Through Bipolar DisorderPersons with mental illnesses, like the rest of us, are surrounded by countless providers and service agents. It is an unfortunate reality that family, the closest and most knowledgeable group in the lives of individuals, are rarely consulted during times of acute crisis or treatment planning. Randye Kaye poignantly illustrates the value of the love of family as they, along with her son, Ben, struggle to make sense of the mental illness that impacts all of them. Randye and her family show unwavering commitment and love to Ben. As much as he has, at times, "been" hidden behind the muddlesome voices of schizophrenia, this caring, devoted family has "been" behind the voices every step of the way along with him. His struggle is theirs to share as can only be understood by family. -- Michael W. Mackniak, Esq., MNMP, CBIS, Founder Melissa's ProjectPoignant, stark, and the energy of the scenes are set up really well. This work has screenplay written all over it. The dialogue is wonderful and the pace of the story moves briskly. -- Nancy DeRosa, author of A Penny's Worth and There's No Place Like HomeWhat I find most compelling about Ben Behind His Voices is the author's honesty as a mother about her true feelings. She connects with her readers because she allows herself to be human and vulnerable and share both her struggles and triumphs. -- Amy J. Barry, author of A Child's Grief Journey and the award-winning parenting column, A Parent's Eye ViewIt's the reason parents fear the teenage years-the all-too-common story of a happy, well-adjusted child who slowly spirals into rebelliousness, disaffection, and apathy. Such teens may drop out of school or stop studying, indulge in drugs and alcohol, and possibly commit petty crime. When Kaye's son Ben gradually became "troubled," she tried all of the usual remedies: therapy, tough love, and special camps and schools, but nothing worked. Instead, he became increasingly emotionally unavailable and uninterested in taking care of himself and was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia. Like many sufferers, Ben doesn't acknowledge his illness and hates the side effects of the medication he needs to function. In the latter part of the book, Kaye describes what she goes through to ensure that her son takes his medication and has a safe place to live. VERDICT An illuminating portrait of a parent coping with the guilt and heartbreak that come from feeling like one can't "fix" one's child. Recommended for anyone who is involved with teens or those with mental disorders, and a darn good read for memoir fans. * Library Journal *A mother wrestles with the advent of her son's schizophrenia and its long, painful unfolding....The author....is eminently helpful, particularly in the matter of self-medication, which so many of the mentally ill prefer to taking the medications that have been prescribed for them....Heartfelt and surely of help to those new to living with mentally ill loved ones of their own. * Kirkus *In this must-read for any family struggling with mental illness, Kaye offers a gripping account of her son's battle with schizophrenia. Until Ben was 15, Kaye believed that patience, structure, therapy, and love were the solutions to Ben's academic and social challenges, mood swings, and drug and alcohol abuse. Having struggled to find help for Ben as his illness went unnamed and incorrectly diagnosed, Kaye provides helpful and informative guideposts throughout the book. Now a teacher for, and advocate of, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Kaye covers everything from helping siblings understand a new family dynamic, to managing involuntary commitment proceedings, to getting patients 'into the system.' Kaye readily acknowledges that no one learns this information voluntarily and reminds readers that it's impossible to reason with mental illness. Along the way, she shares her fundamental belief in love, humor, and hope. This well-written, well-researched, and brutally honest book will provide information, inspiration, and encouragement for many parents. * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *[L]ay readers will very likely be held in thrall by Kaye's attention grabbing personal account of her family's journey from the chaos of Ben's schizophrenia to hope. And at a professional level, the book's contents may especially be of enthralling interest professionally to mental health professionals, and also to legal professionals. * Metapsychology Online *Table of Contents1 Foreword 2 Introduction: 2010 3 Snapshot: The Turning Point 4 Part One: Warning Signs 5 Reflections 6 1. Beginnings 7 2. Ben Drops Out 8 3. There Must Be a Reasonable Explanation 9 4. The Wailing Wall 10 5. The Black Eye 11 Part Two: Chaos, Trial and Error 12 Reflections 13 6. Frightening Thoughts 14 7. Almost Arrested 15 8. The Last Resort 16 9. Psychic Vampires 17 10. Diagnosis Roulette 18 Part Three: Dealing with Catastrophic Events 19 Reflections 20 11. Almost Hospitalized 21 12. Finally, Sick Enough 22 13. Frozen: Hospitalization Number Three 23 14. Hospitalizations Four and Five 24 Part Four: Recovery and Acceptance 25 Reflections 26 15. He's Still in There 27 16. Baby Steps to Normal: Realistic Expectations 28 17. Ordinary Miracles 29 18. The Drum Circle 30 19. Relapse and the Road Back 31 20. You Can't Reason With Mental Illness 32 21. Love: the Positive "Second Hit" 33 22. No Secrets: Fighting Stigma 34 23. Never Give Up Hope 35 Resources

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Book SynopsisPractical, evidence-based guidance on harm reduction approaches in the treatment of substance use. A compact and authoritative book for professionals in their daily practice.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface 1 Description 1.1 Terminology and Definitions 1.1.1 Harm Reduction Heartset as Foundation 1.1.2 Harm Reduction Mindset as Pragmatic 1.1.3 Harm Reduction Applied at Various Systems Levels 1.2 Applying Harm Reduction in Clinical Work 1.2.1 Accepting Substance Use Is Here to Stay 1.2.2 Important Reasons for Acknowledging Clients Use 1.2.3 Recognizing Substance-Related Harm Is Shaped by Systems 1.2.4 Supporting Clients' Own Steps Toward Harm Reduction 1.2.5 Working Toward Social Justice and Racial Equity 1.3 Clinicians' Rationale for Harm Reduction . 1.3.1 Abstinence-Only Approaches Are Disempowering 1.3.2 Abstinence-Based Approaches Do Not Optimize Engagement 1.3.3 Harm Reduction Approaches Are Effective 1.4 The Harm Reduction Treatment Model 1.5 Related and Foundational Treatment Models 1.5.1 "Controlled Drinking" 1.5.2 Brief Interventions in Health Care Settings 1.5.3 Personalized Normative Feedback Interventions 1.5.4 Motivational Interviewing 1.5.5 Guided Self-Change 1.5.6 Harm Reduction Psychotherapy 1.6 Conclusions 2 Theories and Models Informing HaRT 2.1 Pharmacological Treatment for HaRT 2.2 Behavioral Harm Reduction Treatment Theory 2.2.1 HaRT Mindset 2.2.2 HaRT Heartset 2.2.3 HaRT Components 2.3 What HaRT Is Not 3 Assessment and Treatment Indications 3.1 Treatment Indication 3.2 Indication and Preparation for HaRT 3.2.1 Reflecting On and Preparing Your Practice Setting 3.2.2 Preparing to Navigate Systems For and With Clients 3.3 Assessment of HaRT Efficacy on Key Outcomes 3.3.1 Assessment of Safer-Use Strategies and Harm Reduction Goal Setting 3.3.2 Assessment of Substance Use Outcomes 3.3.3 Lab Testing and Biomarkers 3.3.4 Measures of QoL Outcomes 3.3.5 Measures for Utilization and Cost Analysis 3.3.6 Treatment Integrity Materials and Measures 4 HaRT Implementation 4.1 Method of Approach 4.1.1 HaRT Mindset 4.1.2 HaRT Heartset 4.1.3 HaRT Components and Their Integration in Initial and Follow-Up Sessions 4.2 HaRT Efficacy and Prognosis 4.2.1 Behavioral Harm Reduction Treatment for AUD 4.2.2 Combined Pharmacotherapy and Behavioral Treatment 4.3 Variations and Combined Treatments 4.3.1 Auxiliary HaRT Components 4.4 Problems in Carrying Out the Approaches 4.5 Diversity Issues 5 Case Vignettes 6 Further Reading 7 References 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the role of psychology in cancer careTrade ReviewI strongly recommend this book to both trainees and advanced practitioners who want to have the most recent advances in the field at their fingertips.; Matthew Loscalzo, LCSW, APOS Fellow, Executive Director, People & Enterprise Transformation; Emeritus Professor of Supportive Care Medicine and Professor of Population Sciences at City of Hope, CA, USA.Table of Contents1 Description 1.1 Common Psychiatric Diagnoses in the Context of Cancer 1.1.1 Major Depression 1.1.2 Adjustment Disorder 1.1.3 Anxiety Disorders 1.2 Other Psychiatric/Psychological Issues 1.2.1 Severe Mental Illness and Cancer 1.2.2 Distress 1.2.3 Fear of Recurrence 1.3 Epidemiology 1.4 Course and Prognosis 1.4.1 Vulnerable Periods 1.4.2 Trajectories of Psychological Distress 1.4.3 Posttraumatic Growth 1.4.4 Survivorship 1.5 Differential Diagnosis 1.6 Comorbidities 1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation 1.7.1 Distress Screening 1.7.2 Symptom Assessment 1.7.3 Depression Assessment 1.7.4 Anxiety Assessment 1.7.5 Quality of Life (QoL) 2 Theories and Models 2.1 Biopsychosocial Model of Cancer 2.2 Models of Cancer-Related Distress 2.2.1 Cancer-Related Distress as an Adjustment Disorder 2.2.2 Self-Regulatory Model of Illness Behavior 2.2.3 Stressful Life Events and the Impact of Coping Style on Cancer-Related Distress 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications 3.1 Distress in Cancer 3.2 Adjustment Disorders 3.3 Major Depressive Disorder 3.4 Anxiety Disorders 3.4.1 Generalized Anxiety Disorder 3.4.2 Panic Disorder 3.5 Trauma-Related Disorders 3.5.1 Acute Stress Disorder 3.5.2 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 3.6 Cognitive Dysfunction Secondary to Cancer Treatment 3.7 Substance Use Disorders 3.8 Vulnerable Populations 4 Treatment 4.1 Methods of Treatment 4.1.1 Psychotherapy 4.1.2 Groups and Other Approaches 4.1.3 Medications 4.1.4 Future Directions 4.2 Variations and Combinations of Methods 4.2.1 Psychosocial Interventions 4.2.2 Psychotropic Medications 4.3 Problems in Carrying Out the Treatments 4.3.1 Cost/Finances/Transportation/Case Management Concerns 4.3.2 Presence of Family/Caretakers 4.3.3 High Burden of Disease 4.3.4 The Therapist's Personal Experience With Cancer 4.3.5 Burnout/Compassion Fatigue 4.3.6 End-of-Life Care 4.4 Multicultural Issues 4.4.1 Diversity Issues 4.4.2 Religious Beliefs and Decision-Making About Treatment 5 Case Vignettes 5.1 Case Vignette 1: Ms. R. 5.2 Case Vignette 2: Mr. J. 6 Further Reading 7 References 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources

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Book Synopsis* Explores films according to the diagnostic criteria of DSM-5 and ICD-11 * Provides psychological ratings of nearly 1,500 films * Includes downloadable teaching materialsTable of ContentsAbout the Author Foreword to the Fifth Edition Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Films and Psychopathology Chapter 2 Neurodevelopmental Disorders Chapter 3 Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Chapter4 Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Chapter5 Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Chapter 6 Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders Chapter 7 Dissociative Disorders Chapter 8 Sleep-Wake, Eating, and Somatic Symptom Disorders Chapter 9 Gender Dysphoria and Sexual Dysfunctions Chapter 10 Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders Chapter 11 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Chapter 12 Neurocognitive Disorders Chapter 13 Personality Disorders Chapter 14 Paraphilic Disorders Chapter 15 Violence and Physical and Sexual Abuse Chapter 16 Treatment Appendix A: The American Film Institute's Top 50 Heroes and Villains Appendix B: Syllabus for a Sample Course in Abnormal Psychology That Integrates Films Appendix C: Recommended Websites Appendix D: Twelve Misconceptions About Mental Illness and Mental Health Professionals Perpetuated by Movies Appendix E: Portrayals of Psychotherapists in Movies Appendix F: Films Illustrating Psychopathology References Film Index

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Book SynopsisAcquire in-depth insight into using CBASP with a client with chronic depression. Help people with chronic depression using this creative dialog-based guideTrade ReviewA lovely contribution to the field of persistent depression and the effective treatment system called CBASP! The authors do a great job in making CBASP accessible and demonstrating how to implement it in real life. If you treat patients with depression, you will certainly benefit from this book.;J. Kim Penberthy, PhD, ABPP, Dept. of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA;This book provides an accessible introduction to the application of core principles and theories of CBASP, suitable for a range of clinical experience levels, from graduate students to more experienced clinicians looking to add additional skills to their treatment repertoire for persistent depressive disorder (PDD). The dialogue-based approach to teaching various CBASP techniques helps bring the therapy to life in a compelling and easy-to-understand fashion.; Reviewed by Christopher McGovern, MA, Dept. of Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, in Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy (2023)Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 1 Introduction 2 Christopher 3 Maggie 4 Timeline 5 Significant Other History 6 Transference Hypothesis and Interpersonal Domains 7 Kiesler's Theory of Interpersonal Styles 8 Groundhog Day 9 Case Formulation in CBASP 10 Introduction to Situational Analysis 11 The First Situational Analysis 12 Spotting a Hotspot 13 Another Situational Analysis 14 Interpersonal Discrimination Exercise 15 Disciplined Personal Involvement 16 When You Get What You Want and Future Situational Analysis 17 Ending Therapy 18 The Good CBASP Therapist Glossary and Abbreviations Appendix

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Book SynopsisRachael Lee Harris spent her early childhood locked in an autistic fog until beginning her journey from a fragmented world to one in which things began to make sense. Rachael's determination to take her place in society led her down many paths, from beauty therapist to Catholic nun, from mother and wife to divorcee and working mom. Today, she is a psychotherapist specializing in helping others on the Autism Spectrum.Rachael's story explores areas such as schooling, family relationships, employment, travel, and faith culminating in monastic life, motherhood, dating, and marriage. Through her story, we get a more rounded positive vision of how an autistic life can develop and insight into the benefits of being on the spectrum alongside the very real picture of its challenges. Addressing the culture of disability and negativity that surrounds so much of the public perception of the Autism Spectrum, Rachael presents a more moderate and perhaps more objective assessment of her own life expeTrade ReviewFrom childhood on, Harris knew she was different from other children. . . .Asperger's syndrome had yet to be widely diagnosed, and Harris was labeled by those outside her family as troublesome and uncooperative. In her insightful memoir, Harris recalls vividly her attempts to fit in at school, her search to find a place in the world (which included a three-year stay in a convent), her unhappy marriage, her becoming a mother, and, finally, her successful career as a psychotherapist and advocate. Along the way, she breaks through the usual stereotypes and shares the invaluable perspective of someone on the autism spectrum. Harris is careful to point out the genuine benefits of the syndrome (attention to detail, sensory sensitivity) as well as its challenges and speculates that many talented people have shared this condition. Harris' chronicle is honest and involving and will give readers a useful and uplifting understanding of Asperger's. * Booklist *Rachael Lee Harris' brilliant memoir is important because she integrates her first-person life experiences with the rarely-viewed thought processes of an Asperger's mind. Her childhood was an intense autistic haze, yet she remembers details with such acuity that the pages almost turn themselves. Harris' prose is witty and insightful. . . . This chronological memoir pulls the reader through Rachael's life with a strong thread of hope. I admire the author's courageous approach to life, and her forthright style of writing. Her pragmatic perceptions lacked the emotions that at times seem to cloud the views of non-autistic people. I was surprised by some of the life choices she made. Her mettle impressed me. When she made mistakes, she blamed no one, but instead contemplated the facts, corrected her course and carried on. Apparent throughout the memoir were her concrete thought processes and her need for routine and order, which Aspergers need in order to organize their chaotic world. Similarly, her story illustrates how difficult abstract thinking and expression has been for her. . . . The challenges she overcame to find the life she wanted are an inspiration. Life is not fair, yet this is a woman who feels blessed to live the life she's lived. Readers will not only gain insight into Asperger's but also feel renewed by the unique spirit of Rachael Lee Harris. * Story Circle Book Reviews *If you've ever read a book or seen a film with a lead character who is defined by their autism and thought; 'that's a bit excessive. I'm not like that. Maybe I don't have Autism after all...' Then this is the book for you. It demonstrates how perfectly the traits of autism can hide in individuals, particularly in females on the spectrum. The book is a breeze to read too because unlike some biographies, it reads more like a novel than a resume. Rachael tells the story with enough description for you to imagine yourself in the places she describes. . . . This book is a great read , particularly for mothers and daughters on the autism spectrum and for those interested in the way autism presents in females. It's well worth reading and highly recommended. * Life with Aspergers *Do yourself a great favor and read this book! Rachael has written about her life in a candid, considered, and often beautifully whimsical way that is hugely enjoyable! I laughed out loud, I cried, and I felt inspired. Mothers of girls and women with Asperger's syndrome will especially love this book because Rachael is so eloquent in her descriptions about having Asperger's syndrome, and she is a great role model to inspire all girls and women on the spectrum. But the book has a broader appeal also. Read the book to celebrate with Rachael the gorgeous diversity of humankind. She has a fascinating story to tell and she is a wonderful example to all of us in how to live. -- Michelle S. Garnet, MPsych(Clin), PhD (Psych), MCCP, Clinical Psychologist/ Clinic Director, Minds and Hearts: A Specialist Clinic for Autism Spectrum ConditionsI have known Rachael since she was a young girl, and now I have the privilege to know her as a mature woman. What a wonder she has worked - not only in her writing but also in her life! To have discovered the blessing within what others would describe as an affliction - Asperger's syndrome. She is a stand-out example of a life well lived. Enjoy her story, as I did! Be moved by her courage! -- Fr. Francis A. Gerry, Society of the Divine Word Missionaries at MarburgRachael Harris has written a beautiful and personal story to inspire and calm. This shows, sometimes amusingly, Asperger’s as the perfect springboard for spiritual growth. -- Dame Stephanie Shirley, Chair, The Shirley FoundationTable of ContentsContents Foreword by Tony Attwood Introduction 1The Wanderer 2School Daze 3Curiouser and Curiouser 4Wired for Wonder 5A Gaze Returned 6A Turn for the Worst 7‘It’s a Living’ 8The Old Country 9A Fork in the Road 10Paris 11The Monastery 12Mirages and Minarets 13Homecoming 14A Cautionary Tale 15Like Mother, Like son 16My Brilliant Career 17Buyer Beware! 18The Prawns of Fate 19‘Physician, Heal Thyself’ Epilogue - Full Circle Bibliography Websites

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Book SynopsisThrough weekly cycles, readers will learn guided introspection from the author, practical cognitive techniques from professional counsellors and psychologists, plus useful writing exercises.

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Book SynopsisSuspecting that your baby or toddler may have autism spectrum disorder or another developmental delay can be scary and overwhelming. But there is a lot you can do to help, even while waiting for an evaluation or early intervention. Trade Review"I had the tremendous fortune of previewing this book and being coached by the authors when my daughter was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at 14 months old. We actually had fun incorporating the creative activities into our daily lives. Along with therapy, these techniques undoubtedly contributed to my daughter's amazing progress. Reading this book is like having these four leading consultants guiding you in your home every step of the way!"--Stephanie S., parent"Fantastic! The book provides key information about typical developmental milestones from birth through toddlerhood, and is chock full of clever games and activities to make learning fun."--Wendy L. Stone, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Washington; Director, Research on Early Autism Detection and Intervention (READi) Lab"I will recommend this book to all the parents I work with. It is just what you need if you are worried about your infant's or toddler's development. The chapters are bursting with easy-to-implement games and activities, embedded in daily routines, that could help any child."--Sally Ozonoff, PhD, coauthor of A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition"A marvelous, unique resource that fills an important need. This book is filled with practical and helpful advice and activities that parents can readily use when developmental delays are suspected. It enables you to take active steps to facilitate your child's development."--Fred R. Volkmar, MD, coauthor of A Practical Guide to Autism"This clearly written, extremely user-friendly book will be invaluable to parents. It contains a plethora of ingenious ideas that you can incorporate into your everyday routines to enhance and expand your young child's learning."--Katarzyna Chawarska, PhD, Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of MedicineTable of ContentsIntroduction: Is This Book for You? I. Helping Babies and Toddlers Learn and Develop 1. What Is a Developmental Delay and How Can Games in Routine Activities Help? 2. Keystones: Attachment and Behavioral Teaching 3. 12 Rules to Play By 4. Language, Eye Contact, and Imagination: Important Targets of Learning II. Games and Activities for Toddlers at Risk 5. Waking Up and Going to Sleep 6. Dressing, Undressing, and Diaper Changing 7. Mealtime 8. Bathtime 9. Chores 10. Errands 11. Indoor Play 12. Outdoor Play III. Games and Activities for Babies at Risk 13.0–3 Months 14. 3–6 Months 15. 6–9 Months 16. 9–12 Months IV. More Tips and Tools 17. Specific Words, Phrases, Gestures, and Signs to Work On 18. Preventing Problem Behavior Appendix: Activity Lists

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Book SynopsisAre you sick of nagging your child to write down homework assignments? Is his or her backpack a black hole that eats up papers, books, and gym clothes? Organizational skills problems aren't just frustrating--they get in the way of school success and wreak havoc at home. Fortunately, help is at hand. This unique resource stands out from other books because it is based on a scientifically tested program that works. Learn how you can teach your 7- to 13-year-old specific skills to: *Organize school materials and toys. *Track assignments. *Improve time management and planning. *Overcome brain Glitches--mischievous creatures that trip kids up. *Create and follow effective routines. Concrete examples, tips for strategically using praise and rewards, and practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed) help you implement each step of the program. Maximizing your kid's potential starts now--here's how. A Greater Good FavTrade Review"This unique book is different from others about organizational skills because it relies on research-based strategies that work. The authors are pioneers in the field. In a supportive, reassuring style, they arm you with the knowledge you need to help your child get and stay organized. Highly recommended."--Ellen Braaten, PhD, coauthor of Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up "The perfect resource for parents of children who struggle with organization, time management, homework, and studying. Unlike most approaches that focus on training you to manage your child's problems, this book helps you promote your child's independence. It is extremely clear and well written--and is based on compelling evidence."--Thomas J. Power, PhD, ABPP, Director, Center for Management of ADHD, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia "Within the first few pages of this book, it seemed like the authors were describing my 10-year-old exactly. I felt a sense of relief as I realized that they understood the issues and had solutions. We have some work ahead of us, but with concrete steps and practical strategies in hand, we are already seeing improvement. We are ready to say goodbye to the days of forgotten textbooks, missed homework, and lost lunchboxes!"--Christine C., parent, Trenton, New Jersey "Provides incredibly valuable tools. Not only will you get step-by-step information for implementing the authors' approach, but you also will gain a better understanding of how your child thinks."--Steven W. Evans, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Co-Director, Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Ohio University "This book provides many tools I can use with my son now and in the future. I particularly like the 'Glitches'--they give me an approachable way of explaining to my son why he might misplace something or forget an assignment, without making him feel like a failure. The authors do an excellent job of helping parent and child work as a team to beat the Glitches."--Jennie M., parent, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York -Parents of children with ADHD or other executive dysfunction conditions will find this evidence-based program instantly usable, extremely clear, and sensitive to both the child's self-esteem and the adult's likely frustration….The authors build trust in what might seem like an inflexible step-by-step process by bringing real-world experience to their suggestions….With this excellent workbook, Gallagher, Spira, and Rosenblatt will provide hope and motivation for the burnt-out caregivers of 'hopeless' disorganized kids. (starred review; a 2018 Best Book)--Publishers Weekly, 2/12/2018ƒƒHelp is at hand for parents of children who forget to write down homework assignments, misplace their backpacks, and cram for tests at the last minute in this step-by-step guide to tackling some of the most common challenges….Chock-full of extras (such as a downloadable appendix), this guide will be valuable for parents who need support in this area.--Library Journal, 1/2/2018Table of ContentsI. Understanding Your Child’s Disorganization 1. Organization and the Executive Assistant in Your Child’s Brain 2. From Parent to Coach: Taking on a New Mindset to Get Your Child Organized 3. Discovering Your Child’s Organizational Strengths and Weaknesses II. Laying the Foundation for Change 4. Overview of the Skills-Building Program 5. Prompt, Monitor, Praise, Reward: How to Motivate Your Child Down the Path toward Organization 6. Building a Connection between Home and School III. Organizational Skills for School Tasks 7. Tracking Assignments 8. Managing School Materials 9. Time Management for Schoolwork 10. Planning for Long-Term Assignments IV. Putting the Last Pieces in Place 11. Managing the Glitches at Home 12. Putting It All Together: Making Organizational Skills Part of Your Daily Routine 13. When Your Child Needs Additional Help Appendix: Creating Your Own Planner Resources

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Book SynopsisAn innovative seven-week guide for parents to help their child overcome Oppositional Defiant Disorder.Children are not born with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)they are born with a difficult temperament. But once ODD takes hold, parent and child often become locked in a toxic relationship that is filled with anger, coercion, and negativity, despite the parent's best intentions. In Breaking Up With ODD, behavioral child psychologist Dr. Joanne Wilkoff Wilson provides parents with a practical, week-by-week guide to her innovative seven-week intervention program for children with ODD. Using a method called Family Attachment Skills Training (FAST), this book includes eight key advances in parent management training that emphasize the importance of healing the relationship between parent and child. It includes attachment activities, novel games, a tantrum solution, and, most importantly, a love and consequences approach.Parent management training has long been seen as the hallmark of treatment for ODD, but the FAST program moves this training into the twenty-first century. Breaking Up With ODD teaches parents to re-establish attachment with their child through play, praise, affection, and monitoring, and, in the end, teaches the child how to show their best side to the world.

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Book SynopsisAs a clinician, you know how difficult it can be to treat clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using a one-size-fits-all approach. This powerful and evidence-based guide offers a variety of customizable treatment strategies-made simple and practical-for helping clients with OCD.Written by a psychologist and expert in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD Made Simple combines powerful, evidence-based therapies to help you create a concise and customizable treatment plan. The methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), inference-based therapy (IBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-are presented in an easy-to-follow format, incorporate the newest research, and offer a wide range of skills for helping OCD clients.The standalone treatment protocols outlined in each chapter represent a specific model and procedure for addressing the mechanisms underlying the OCD. In addition, you'll find worksheets and online resources to help you create individualized treatment programs to best suit your clients needs.If you're looking for a simple, customizable approach to treating clients with OCD, this book has everything you need to get started.

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Book SynopsisIf you''re struggling with problem substance use, you''re not alone. Addiction to drugs and alcohol is one of the most serious medical, psychological, and social issues facing our society today. And asking for help takes courage. Drawing on effective mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) strategies, Sober Starting Today Workbook offers a compassionate pathway for getting sober-and staying sober.With this workbook, you''ll learn how to avoid triggers, manage urges and cravings, identify alternatives to using, balance difficult emotions, and deal with challenging social situations. Along the way, you''ll also strengthen your mind-body connection as you practice mindful breathing and grounding activities, learn powerful self-compassion techniques, and explore healthier eating and sleeping habits. If you''re ready to live a life free from the painful consequences of substance use or addiction, this workbook can help you get started, right now.

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Book SynopsisQuick, simple, and effective anxiety relief that fits right in your pocket-so you can manage your symptoms anytime, anywhere.If you suffer from anxiety, you may try to avoid the situations that cause you to feel uneasy. But avoidance isn't the answer-and letting your fears and worries constantly hold you back will ultimately keep you from living the life you truly want. So, how can you learn to cope with your anxiety in the moment? This little book can help you face your fears and take charge of your anxiety-wherever or whenever it shows up.From the author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook and Coping with Anxiety, Pocket Therapy for Anxiety offers immediate, user-friendly, and evidence-based strategies to help you manage anxiety, panic, and fear. The exercises in this book can be done in the moment, whenever you feel anxious, and will help you move past your fears and start living the life you were meant to live.You'll learn to: ·Relax your body and mind ·Stop expecting the worst ·Get regular exercise and eat right to stay calm ·Turn off worry and cope on the spot ·And much, much more... Don't let anxiety keep you one step behind. This little book will show you how to face your fears, overcome panic when it happens, and take charge of your anxiety for good!

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Book SynopsisAlmost everybody has an obsession or feels a compulsion to do something a certain way. Magic numbers, intrusive thoughts, unusual fears and superstitions happen to about four people out of five, but where do these obsessive-compulsive (OC) traits come from? This book explores what they are, why we have them and what we can do about them, through fascinating and highly original insights. Are you a perfectionist, or can you be fussy? Do you like to have control in certain situations? Or are you overly anxious in others? These are all OC traits, and this book looks at their recent increase in human behaviour, and how they are formed in the brain. Showing that these traits are more common in highly educated, intelligent and successful people, it highlights the positive sides of what have previously been seen as negative quirks. Weaving together sections that are anecdotal and humorous, with technical and up-to-date scientific information, this groundbreaking book gives a fascinating introduction into an under-discussed personality type.Trade ReviewIn a time when representations of OCD feature heavily in the media and it has almost become fashionable to claim 'I am a little bit OCD', Dr Gualtieri's novel offers a frank and illuminating alternative perspective. Through clever use of personal anecdotes and reflection on theory and practice, he seamlessly juxtaposes science with satire to illustrate the obsessive compulsive trait whilst clearly differentiating it from the often disabling disorder. As a professional working with OCD and anxiety disorders, as well as an individual who can definitely identify with the 'OC trait', I found this to be a thoroughly enjoyable read offering equal measure of edification and amusement. -- Dr Sasha Walters, MsC, PhD, DClinPsy Berkshire CAMHS Anxiety and Depression Pathway, University of ReadingWith wit and humor and a charming personal, conversational style, Dr. Gualtieri's treatment of our obsessions and compulsions is far more than a medical study of the brain. It's an engaging, pleasurable read and deserves not only professional praise but a wide, popular audience. -- James Reston, Jr., author of Fragile Innocence: A Father’s Memoir of His Daughter’s Courageous JourneyTable of Contents1. The Great Detectives; 2. What if Anything is OC; 3. The Problem With Types; 4. Banana Man; 5. The Count; 6. Habit System; 7. Fussy Men; 8. Dirt is Good For you; 9. Poison; 10. Controlling Men; 11. Amydalomania; 12. OC Chemistry; 13. Brain Control; 14. Controlling Children; 15. Detection; 16. Innocents; 17. Duckrabbit; 18. Social Brain; 19. Aspergites; 20. The OC Loop; 21.Theory of Autism; 22. Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon; 23. Indolent Men; 24. Zero Point Zero; 25. ADD or OC; 26. Future

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Book SynopsisPeter Myers' intricate and ornately patterned drawings are brought together for the first time in this volume, which is the fascinating result of the collaboration of an artist and two scientists. The beautiful, complex images (included in full-page colour as well as black and white reproductions) serve as a rare window into the precision and exacting creativity of the Asperger mind at work.Peter Myers was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 1996 and his work reflects his stunning ability to plan and to organise visual information, and to embed illusions within his pictures. Peter's brief explanatory captions which accompany the images offer insight into the ways in which he composes his pictures.In the main text of the book, psychologists Simon Baron-Cohen and Sally Wheelwright discuss the work's great psychological significance, demonstrating in accessible language their ground-breaking systemizing theory of how the autistic mind processes information.Trade ReviewThis is a perfect marriage of awe inspiring artwork with an insight into the artists own thoughts on his creative process, and also a commentary by leading psychologists Simon Baron-Cohen and Sally Wheelwright. The commentary is especially illuminating as they explain the different psychological approaches that are currently en vogue and try and apply it to Peter. This highlights just how complex autism is to diagnose, let alone explain. -- Bfkbooks.com`I think all parents and teachers should read this book - it will help them understand a little better what we have to go through. In the last chapter the psychologists talk more about autism. I found this most interesting to read about this from a scientific point of view.' -- Autism Matters (Autism West Midlands)`This wonderful book presents a diverse selection of the art of Peter Myers…It features interview quotes and descriptions of Peter's works in his own words. This book is written and presented with profound respect for Peter and his incredible talents. This is the PERFECT "coffee table" book for anyone involved in the autism /Asperger spectrum.' -- The MAAP`Peter's artwork is fantastically detailed and wonderfully creative. This book, containing a range of his artwork with the artists own captions, would make a lovely present for anyone with an interest in art or ASD.' -- Communication`An Exact Mind is one of the best books about the work of an artist with a psychological disorder that I have seen. Psychologists Simon Baron-Cohen and Sally Wheelwright discuss the light Myer's work sheds on theories of Autism and Asperger's. It's a beautifully produced paperback, and the pictures are extremely strong and beautiful. It is worked I'd be very pleased to have adorning my own home. The book will also appeal to the many people who have a friend or relative with Asperger's, partly because it sheds some light on the subjective experience of living with the condition. Highly recommended.' -- Christian Perring,`The book showcases the intricate and ornately patterned drawings of Peter Myers who was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 1996… In the main text of An Exact Mind, psychologists Simon Baron-Cohen and Sally Wheelwright discuss the psychological significance of Peter's works and explain in accessible language their theories of how the autistic mind processes information: his complex images serve as a rare window into the precision and exacting creativity of the Asperger mind at work.' -- Communication`Peter Myers' fantastically intricate and precise artworks are reproduced in the book and then analysed by the editors. But apparently Myers had his own ideas about their comments on his work and insisted on writing responses - which the publisher then included in the text. Most original.' -- The BooksellerTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. 1. About Peter. 2. Colour Plates. 3. An Artist who can teach Scientists. Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisExposure anxiety is increasingly understood as a crippling condition affecting a high proportion of people on the autism spectrum. To many it is an invisible cage, leaving the person suffering from it aware, but buried alive in their own involuntary responses and isolation. Exposure Anxiety: The Invisible Cage describes the condition and its underlying physiological causes, and presents a range of approaches and strategies that can be used to combat it. Based on personal experience, the book shows how people with autism can be shown how to emerge from the stranglehold of exposure anxiety and develop their individuality. It progressively shapes the individual torn between experiencing it as the sanctuary and the prison. Exposure Anxiety makes it hard to stand noticing you are noticing. It can make love a form of torture, repel you from the sound of your own voice, make you meaning deaf to your own words and those of others and compel you to avoid, divert from or retaliate against the very things that which most have the power to reach you. Exposure Anxiety progressively co-opts the identity of the person as separate to the condition or it leaves them aware but buried alive in their own involuntary responses and isolation. Exposure Anxiety is the involuntary social-emotional self-protection response that needs no enemy. It turns the world upside-down, makes no yes and yes no and co-opts and defies conventional, non-autistic teaching techniques. Exposure Anxiety has many faces. By defeating it at its own game, Donna demonstrates how the person can progressively be inspired to fight for themselves and attempt to emerge, from the undercurrent, as the tide.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Invisible Cage. Section 1 - The Mechanics: Faces of Exposure Anxiety. Exposure Anxiety and consciousness. Exposure Anxiety and intelligence. Exposure Anxiety and will. Exposure Anxiety and sensory flooding. Exposure Anxiety, overload, and information processing. Section 2 - Relationship to Self: Exposure Anxiety and body. Exposure Anxiety and emotional expression. Exposure Anxiety and sense of self. Exposure Anxiety and detachment. Exposure Anxiety and empathy. Exposure Anxiety and insight. Exposure Anxiety and personality. Exposure Anxiety and identity. Section 3 - Relationship to Others: Exposure Anxiety and the world. Exposure Anxiety and respect. Exposure Anxiety and trust. Exposure Anxiety and love. Section 4 - the Development of a Social Face: Being 'social': and the nature of 'simply being'. Exposure Anxiety and behaviour. Exposure Anxiety and language. Exposure Anxiety and friendship. Section 5 - Environment: Exposure Anxiety at home. Exposure Anxiety at school. Exposure Anxiety in the playground. Exposure Anxiety and work. Exposure Anxiety and independent living. Exposure Anxiety and adult relationships. Section 6. Ways forward. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisMany children are challenged by anxiety at some time in their school career. Bringing together knowledge from her years of teaching and parenting, Márianna Csóti shows how parents and professionals can help children aged five to sixteen move away from the negative thoughts and behaviour that contribute to school phobia.As well as tackling specific problems of bullying, separation anxiety, social phobia and panic attacks, the author provides information on current therapies and medication for the severely affected and on what to do if the child regresses. The advice can also be used to help guard against another sibling developing school phobia.This positive and practical book is packed with information and guidance for parents, carers, teachers and other child-support professionals, on dealing effectively with the difficulties of children whose lives are being adversely affected by this distressing and very real condition.Trade Reviewthe book "school phobia, panic attacks and anxiety in children - by Marianna Csoti" was the most useful resource in terms of giving parents real and practical advice on how best to deal with the problem.This book is laid out in an easy to read format and outlines all the main topics relating to school phobia. It provides a very real and very human approach to treating school anxiety and phobia and certainly increased my understanding of the subject immensely. Not only does it empower parents to take an active role in their child's recovery it also gives social workers, teachers, and other professionals, a very real insight into some of the hurdles that parents and children must overcome.I highly recommend this book to anyone working with young people in schools and especially to parents who want to really understand all aspects of school phobia and how to make their children's journey through school a little easier. -- AmazonIt is broken down into readable segments, which fit together as a whole, but also work as standalone chapters, something all readers will find helpful.For parents with a child going through problems, this book will be invaluable in showing them that they are not alone. Csoti - whose own child experienced school phobia - gives examples of places where families can find support as well as highlighting what parents and children can do to help themselves. -- ChildrenNowThe author tackles specific problems such as bullying, separation anxiety, social phobia and panic attacks. She provides advice on current therapies for the severely affected. -- Autism UsBringing together knowledge from her years of teaching and parenting, Marianna Csoti shows how parents and professionals can help children aged five to sixteen move away from the negative thoughts and behaviour that contribute to school phobia.This positive and practical book is packed with information and guidance for parents, carers, teachers and other child-support professionals, on dealing effectively with the difficulties of children whose lives are being adversely affected by school phobia and related anxieties. Photocopiable pages are provided for parents and professionals to give to the child's teacher to aid understanding of this distressing and very real condition. -- Don't PanicAs the incidence of school phobia increases, this book provides a helpful exploration of issues causing anxiety in schoolchildren. An excellent source of guidance on dealing with school phobic children, this book will be useful to parents, carers, teachers and other professionals working with children. -- childRIGHTTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. School Phobia. 2. Anxiety Disorders. 3. Bullying. 4. Separation Anxiety. 5. Social Phobia. 6. Positively Dealing with the Child's Anxieties. 7. When the Child is Severely Affected by Anxiety and Related Problems. 8. First Steps in Recovery: Letting Go. 9. What to do if the Child Regresses. Poem: The Anxious Child. Further Resources. Useful Contacts. Index.

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