Child and developmental psychology Books
St Martin's Press Your Turn
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims is back with a groundbreakingly frank guide to being a grown-up, Your Turn.What does it mean to be an adult? In the twentieth century, psychologists came up with five markers of adulthood: finish your education, get a job, leave home, marry, and have children. Since then, every generation has been held to those same markers. Yet so much has changed about the world and living in it since that sequence was formulated. All of those markers are choices, and they're all valid, but any one person's choices along those lines do not make them more or less an adult.A former Stanford dean of freshman and undergraduate advising and author of the perennial bestseller How to Raise an Adult and the lauded memoir Real American, Julie Lythcott-Haims has encountered hundreds of twentysomethings (and thirtysomethings, too), who, faced with those markers, feel they're just playing the part of adul
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McGraw-Hill Companies Loose Leaf for a Topical Approach to LifeSpan
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McGraw-Hill Companies LooseLeaf for Child
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OM Book Service Loose Leaf for Adolescence
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McGraw-Hill Companies Loose Leaf for LifeSpan Development
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McGraw-Hill Companies Looseleaf for Experience Human Development
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Hay House Inc Turn Autism Around An Action Guide for Parents of
Book SynopsisThis is the first book of its kind that calls attention to an important fact: parents can make a tremendous impact on their child through behavioral practices taught at home. Dr. Barbera has created a tool kit that any parent can use to help remediate--and in some cases eliminate-some symptoms of autism and other developmental delays in young children, even in as little as 15 minutes a day.Developmental delays and signs of autism usually show up before 18 months of age, yet children are often not diagnosed until they are 4 or 5 years old. In Turn Autism Around, Dr. Mary Barbera explains why parents can't afford to worry and wait in long lines for evaluations and treatment while not knowing how to help their children. She empowers parents, caregivers, and early intervention professionals to regain hope and take back control with simple strategies to dramatically improve outcomes for their children.Dr. Barbera has created a new approach to teaching kids withTrade Review“If your child has no words, few words, or is showing any kind of delays, Mary’s book will help, while also providing step-by-step instructions for potty training, feeding, tantrums, and more.”— Temple Grandin, Ph.D., author of The Way I See It and other books“It’s been amazing to watch Mary’s mission to turn autism around for millions. This book will be life-changing for many children and families around the world.”— Jeff Walker, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Launch“As a professor of brain and cognitive science and the mother of twins born at 24 weeks, I deeply appreciate Dr. Barbera’s commitment to serving and empowering scared parents who are looking, not just for answers, but for a roadmap. Dr. Barbera takes parents out of the position of waiting on experts in a broken medical system and gives them the tools they need to begin helping their children now. Turn Autism Around is absolutely essential reading.”— Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, New York Times best-selling author of Bright Line Eating“Dr. Barbera’s book lays out a nice sequence of ‘what to do’ for a child with autism or signs of autism, presented by someone who really knows what to do. The timing of this book is perfect.”— Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D, author of the VB-MAPP“As a parent of a newly diagnosed toddler on the spectrum, I have to say that the advice and strategies in this book have been absolutely life-changing for our family. My 2-year-old daughter, Elena, is living proof that remarkable progress can be made in those precious months of ‘waiting’. This is a must-read for any parent who is concerned about developmental delays in their child.”— Michelle C., parent of Elena (a toddler featured in the book)“Mary Barbera has written the how-to, ‘action guide’ for parents concerned about their child’s development. Filled with personal anecdotes from her journey, Barbera provides practical, research-based ideas for navigating those first few years of an autism diagnosis and her recommendations will no doubt help families feel less alone and empower them to help their child.”— Dr. Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA-D, co-founder and CEO of Alpine Learning Group“When my daughter began displaying speech, behavior, and socialization difficulties before the age of 3, I didn’t know what to do. I knew something was going wrong with my child, and fortunately, I stumbled across a treatment that helped her. As it turns out, not waiting for a diagnosis was the best thing I could’ve done. That was lucky. But it shouldn’t be about luck. And now, it doesn’t have to be! This is the guidebook that I wish I’d had, and that so many parents desperately need.”— Julie Ann Cairns, mom and author of The Abundance Code
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Psychological Development and Early Childhood
Book SynopsisPsychological Development and Early Childhood is a broad and accessible introduction to theory and research, presenting integrated research-based accounts of development in key areas of early childhood. * One of a series of four books which form part of the Open University course Child Development.Trade Review“The breadth of viewpoints addressed…endows the reader with an excellent framework. The structure aids in the ease of understanding.” Psychological RecordTable of Contents1. Images of Childhood. 2. Theories of Development. 3. Sensation to Perception. 4. Early Cognitive Development. 5. Individuality. 6. Origins of Development. 7. First Relationships
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Wiley Handbook of Developmental Psychology in
Book SynopsisAn authoritative new work exploring the themes of communication and implementation of research within developmental psychology a scientific field with extensive real world value in addressing problems faced by individuals, families and services Brings together the insights of a stellar group of contributors with personal experience translating developmental psychology research into practice Accessibly structured into sections exploring family processes and child rearing practices; educational aspects; and clinical applications Goes beyond traditional reviews of literature in the field to report on practical implementation of research findings, including the challenges faced by authors Serves as an invaluable resource for developmental psychologists, practitioners working in the field of child development, and policymakers working on issues affecting children and families Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors x In Memoriam xviii Part I Family Processes and Child Rearing Practices 1 1 On Giving Away Developmental Psychology 3Kevin Durkin and H. Rudolph Schaffer 2 The Role of Popular Literature in Influencing Parents' Behavior 22Penelope Leach 3 Opportunities and Obstacles in Giving Away Research on Marital Conflict and Children 53E. Mark Cummings, W. Brad Faircloth, Patricia M. Schacht, Kathleen P. McCoy, and Alice C. Schermerhorn 4 Implementing a Preventive Parenting Program with Families of Young Children: Challenges and Solutions 79Angela D. Moreland and Jean E. Dumas 5 Parenting Information and Advice and the Mass Media 100Matthew R. Sanders and Rachel Calam 6 Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents: Reflections on the Research–Policy Interface 121Charlotte J. Patterson and Rachel H. Farr 7 Child Care at the Nexus of Practice, Policy, and Research 143Christina Hardway and Kathleen McCartney 8 Teenage Childbearing in the United States: Do Our Programs and Policies Reflect Our Knowledge Base? 171Anne Martin and Jeanne Brooks]Gunn Part II Educational Aspects 201 9 The Trials and Tribulations of Changing How Reading is Taught in Schools: Synthetic Phonics and The Educational Backlash 203Rhona S. Johnston and Joyce E. Watson 10 Giving Away Early Mathematics: Big Math for Little Kids Encounters the Complex World of Early Education 222Herbert P. Ginsburg and Barbrina B. Ertle 11 Toward a Truly Democratic Civics Education 264Charles C. Helwig and Shaogang Yang 12 Research and Practice in the Study of School Bullying 290Peter K. Smith 13 Promoting Pedestrian Skill Development in Young Children: Implementation of a National Community]Centered Behavioral Training Scheme 311James A. Thomson 14 Researcher–Practitioner Partnerships in the Development of Intervention to Reduce Prejudice Among Children 341Lindsey Cameron and Adam Rutland Part III Clinical Aspects 367 15 What Do We Know and Why Does It Matter? The Dissemination of Evidence]Based Interventions for Child Maltreatment 369Dante Cicchetti, Sheree L. Toth, Wendy J. Nilsen, and Jody Todd Manly 16 Language Impairment and Adolescent Outcomes 407Gina Conti]Ramsden and Kevin Durkin 17 Translating Models of Adolescent Problem Behavior into Effective Intervention: Trials, Tribulations and Future Directions 440Thomas J. Dishion and Miwa Yasui 18 Giving Knowledge about Children's Mental Health Away: Challenges and Opportunities 467Janice Cooper and Jane Knitzer Author Index 497 Subject Index 520
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Preservation of Two Infant Temperaments into
Book SynopsisTemperament has been a central element of the on-going effort to describe the distinctiveness of persons at every stage of development. Many researchers have examined the relations of temperament to emotions, behavior, and adjustment generally.Table of ContentsABSTRACT vii. I. INTRODUCTION 1. II. THE LONGITUDINAL STUDY 10. III. THE CURRENT STUDY 19. IV. RESULTS 31. V. DISCUSSION 44. REFERENCES 61. COMMENTARY: Laurence Steinberg 76. COMMENTARY: Nathan A. Fox 81. CONTRIBUTORS 92. STATEMENT OF EDITORIAL POLICY 94
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Genetic and Environmental Origins of Learning
Book SynopsisDespite the importance of learning abilities and disabilities in education and child development, little is known about their genetic and environmental origins in the early school years.Table of ContentsCONTENTS. ABSTRACT vii. I. INTRODUCTION 1. II. METHODS 14. III. NATURE AND NURTURE 49. IV. THE ABNORMAL IS NORMAL 60. V. GENETIC STABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE 67. VI. GENERALIST GENES, SPECIALIST ENVIRONMENTS 82. VII. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS 105. APPENDICES 124. REFERENCES 137. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 144. COMMENTARY. BEYOND NATURE–NURTURE. Richard A. Weinberg 145. DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT AND DYNAMIC EDUCATION. Jennifer M. Thomson and Kurt W. Fischer 150. CONTRIBUTORS 157. STATEMENT OF EDITORIAL POLICY 159
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Johns Hopkins University Press Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Aging
Book SynopsisIntegrating research, practice, and policy, this text is for students and professionals in gerontology, medicine, social work, psychology, nursing, public health, and related fields who wish to learn more about the life experiences and concerns of sexual- and gender-minority-identified older patients.Trade ReviewThis integrated view of aging and sexual and gender minorities fills a major gap in the collective knowledge of and cultural responsiveness to these invisible communities. Choice Offers a valuable contribution to the developing literature concerned with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) ageing. British Journal of Social Work It is a comprehensive, thought-provoking resource, which I hope would not only be enjoyed by those with an already firm interest in the subject but also by anyone working with older people. -- Rosalyn Stanley International PsychogeriatricsTable of ContentsPreface List of Contributors Chapter 1. The Aging of Sexual and Gender Minority Persons: An Overview Chapter 2. Informal Caregiving in the LGBT Communities Chapter 3. Aging in the Gay Community Chapter 4. Aging in the Lesbian Community Chapter 5. Aging in the Bisexual Community Chapter 6. Transgender and Aging: Beings and Becomings Chapter 7. Intersex and Aging: A (Cautionary) Research Agenda Chapter 8. Conclusion Suggested Further Reading Index
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Johns Hopkins University Press Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Aging
Book SynopsisIntegrating research, practice, and policy, this text is for students and professionals in gerontology, medicine, social work, psychology, nursing, public health, and related fields who wish to learn more about the life experiences and concerns of sexual- and gender-minority-identified older patients.Trade ReviewThis integrated view of aging and sexual and gender minorities fills a major gap in the collective knowledge of and cultural responsiveness to these invisible communities. Choice Offers a valuable contribution to the developing literature concerned with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) ageing. British Journal of Social Work It is a comprehensive, thought-provoking resource, which I hope would not only be enjoyed by those with an already firm interest in the subject but also by anyone working with older people. -- Rosalyn Stanley International PsychogeriatricsTable of ContentsPreface List of Contributors Chapter 1. The Aging of Sexual and Gender Minority Persons: An Overview Chapter 2. Informal Caregiving in the LGBT Communities Chapter 3. Aging in the Gay Community Chapter 4. Aging in the Lesbian Community Chapter 5. Aging in the Bisexual Community Chapter 6. Transgender and Aging: Beings and Becomings Chapter 7. Intersex and Aging: A (Cautionary) Research Agenda Chapter 8. Conclusion Suggested Further Reading Index
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Johns Hopkins University Press Public Health for an Aging Society
Book Synopsis2012 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice MagazinePublic Health and Aging was published to critical acclaim almost fifteen years ago. Much has changed in public health since then. Thomas R. Prohaska, Lynda A. Anderson, and Robert H. Binstock now offer a completely new and updated overview of the field in Public Health for an Aging Society. This comprehensive survey discusses research, policy, and practice; managing and preventing diseases; promoting mental and physical health; and maintaining quality of life for an aging society. The fields of public health and aging have grown increasingly complex. Given the interdependency of issues posed by an aging society, the editors of this volume expand the traditional scope and treatments of public health and aging by adopting a social-ecological perspective that incorporates individual, family, community, societal, and environmental concerns. Chapters address the most critical public health issues facing an aging society, including Medicare aTrade ReviewThis is an essential, timely, well-referenced, and thorough update of the subjects covered in Public Health and Aging.—ChoiceI would like to recommend it for all pre-entry health practice and policy courses . . . at the very least it should be a reference text.—Rhonda Nay, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public HealthAn extremely well-written, well-researched, and thorough book, with each topic written by experts. It will be extremely useful to researchers, faculty, practitioners, and students alike.—Sarah J. Olson, Health Promotion PracticePublic Health for an Aging Society is a highly readable volume that captures the essence of public health, introduces the reader to current aging-related challenges, provides direction for addressing those challenges, and offers a glimpse of things to come. After finishing this volume, even the more seasoned among us are likely to have learned something new, to have expanded the way they think about an issue or two, and may even find that their enthusiasm for what we do in public health has been reignited.—Sara J. McLaughlin, GerontologistA current, essential read; a primer for the scholar interested in research and policy setting as they affect the aging individual within a societal framework for public health. . . Comprehensive, well referenced, and presents a gestalt perspective that illuminates the aged within a public-health framework. . . Public Health for an Aging Society is a valuable read for academicians, researchers, clinicians, and policy makers. It is also valuable for each and every one of us as we move through life and become aware of this growing vulnerable population that needs our assistance for safety and security.—Julia A. Greenawalt, Activities, Adaptation and AgingTable of ContentsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsList of ContributersPart I. FundamentalsChapter 1. Contemporary Prespectives on Public HealthChapter 2. What Are the Roles of Public Health in an Aging SocietyChapter 3. Financing and Organizing Health and Long-Term Care Services for Older PopulationsChapter 4. Assessing the Health and Quality of Life of Older Populations: Concepts, Resources, and SystemsPart II. Social and Behavioral FactorsChapter 5. Social Determinants of Health Inequities and HealthChapter 6. Disability and Functional StatusChapter 7. Behavioral Risk Factors and Evidence-Based InterventionsPart III. Societal ApplicationsChapter 8. Translation: Dissemination and ImplementationChapter 9. Family Caregiving of Older AdultsChapter 10. Social Engagement and a Healthy Aging SocityChapter 11. Public Health Policy SuccessesPart IV. Public Health Infrastructure for an Aging SocietyChapter 12. Technology and AgingChapter 13. Public Health Workforce: Preparing for an Aging SocietyChapter 14. Disaster Preparedness, Response, and RecoveryPart V. Emerging IssuesChapter 15. Plenned and Built Environments in Public HealthChapter 16. Genomics and AgingChapter 17. Global Perspectives on Public Health and AgingChapter 18. Resource Allocation in an Aging U.S. SocietyIndex
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Abandoned
Book SynopsisFeaturing children's voices describing the trauma and suffering they feel when their parents leave, Abandoned explores psychological theories of mothers' and fathers' roles in children's lives and offers practical advice to those who care for children traumatized by parental abandonment.Parents leave their children for many reasons, including divorce, work, imprisonment, mental health, and domestic violence. While children may appear to understand these reasons, their hearts are often broken; they are traumatized and grieve their parent's absence. Their pain shows itself in a variety of maladaptive behaviors and emotions, such as anxiety, panic attacks, self-injury, low self-efficacy, anger, and excessive or inappropriate online use.In Abandoned, counseling psychologist Andrea Francis draws on classic and current research to describe the critical roles of mothers and fathers in their child's development. Stories told by children and family members are woven throughTrade ReviewWith literary sophistication and scholarly precision, Andrea Francis tells a compelling story of trauma journeys and regeneration. She passionately recounts the struggles and triumphs of generations of young people whom she has nurtured. Rooted in personal experience, Abandoned documents the author’s own journey to healing; it is a powerful testimony to the therapeutic power of empathy. * Carolyn Cooper, Professor Emerita, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction PART I: Mother and Father Roles and Child Development 1. Abandoned 2. Moms and Attachment to Their Children 3. Dads and Attachment to Their Children 4. Child Development and the Importance of Parents PART II: Why Parents Abandon Their Children 5. Why Moms Leave 6. Why Dads Leave 7. Why Both Parents Leave 8. Parental Abandonment: Traumatic for Children PART III: Strategies for Healing 9. Twoness Contextualizes How Children Cope 10. What Children Need 11. Grandparents Help to Heal 12. Self-Care for Carers PART IV: Taking Care of the Children 13. Positive Psychology Interventions for Well-Being 14. Butterfly Stages: Metamorphosis Model of Interventions PART V: Conclusion: The Circle of Support 15. My Story: Full Circle Afterword Notes Resources Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Research Methods in Child Language
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the methods researchers use to study child language, written by experienced scholars in the study of language development. Presents a comprehensive survey of laboratory and naturalistic techniques used in the study of different domains of language, age ranges, and populations, and explains the questions addressed by each technique Presents new research methods, such as the use of functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) to study the activity of the brain Expands on more traditional research methods such as collection, transcription, and coding of speech samples that have been transformed by new hardware and software Trade Review“Furthermore, the information presented throughout the book will be of immense benefits to an institution‘s library or to a lecturer or supervisor to provide for their students and researchers. Hence, Research Methods in Child Language is an essential tool for all in the field of child language.” (Infant & Child Development, 1 January 2014) “This book, though perhaps of limited use to individuals interested to learn more about a single method of research, since much of the book would therefore be irrelevant, will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable resource for an institution’s library or for a lecturer or supervisor to provide for their students and researchers.” (Linguist, 2 July 2012)Table of ContentsList of Figures vii List of Plates viii Notes on Contributors ix Acknowledgments xv Preface xvi Part I Studying Infants and Others Using Nonverbal Methods 1 1 Habituation Procedures 3 Christopher T. Fennell 2 Intermodal Preferential Looking 17 Janina Piotroski and Letitia R. Naigles 3 The Looking-While-Listening Procedure 29 Daniel Swingley 4 Neuroimaging Methods 43 Ioulia Kovelman 5 Methods for Studying Language in Infants: Back to the Future 60 Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek Part II Assessing Language Knowledge and Processes in Children Who Talk 77 6 Assessing Phonological Knowledge 79 Cynthia Core 7 Assessing Vocabulary Skills 100 Barbara Alexander Pan 8 Assessing Grammatical Knowledge (with Special Reference to the Graded Grammaticality Judgment Paradigm) 113 Ben Ambridge 9 Assessing Children's Narratives 133 Elaine Reese, Alison Sparks, and Sebastian Suggate 10 Using Judgment Tasks to Study Language Knowledge 149 David A. McKercher and Vikram K. Jaswal 11 Using Priming Procedures with Children 162 Marina Vasilyeva, Heidi Waterfall, and Ligia Gómez 12 Studying Language Processing Using Eye Movements 177 John C. Trueswell Part III Capturing Children's Language Experience and Language Production 191 13 Recording, Transcribing, and Coding Interaction 193 Meredith L. Rowe 14 Studying Gesture 208 Erica A. Cartmill, Özlem Ece Demir, and Susan Goldin-Meadow 15 Dense Sampling 226 Elena Lieven and Heike Behrens 16 Not Sampling, Getting It All 240 Letitia R. Naigles 17 Approaches to Studying Language in Preschool Classrooms 254 David K. Dickinson 18 Using the CHILDES Database 271 Roberta Corrigan Part IV Studying Multiple Languages and Special Populations 285 19 Crosslinguistic Research 287 Aylin C. Küntay 20 Studying Children in Bilingual Environments 300 Erika Hoff and Rosario Luz Rumiche 21 Studying Children with Language Impairment 317 Karla K. McGregor 22 Studying the Language Development of Children with Intellectual Disabilities 330 Leonard Abbeduto, Sara T. Kover, and Andrea McDuffie Index 347
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The WileyBlackwell Handbook of Infant Development
Book SynopsisNow part of a two-volume set, the fully revised and updated second edition of The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Infant Development, Volume 2: Applied and Policy Issues provides comprehensive coverage of the applied and policy issues relating to infant development. Updated, fully-revised and expanded, this two-volume set presents in-depth and cutting edge coverage of both basic and applied developmental issues during infancy Features contributions by leading international researchers and practitioners in the field that reflect the most current theories and research findings Includes editor commentary and analysis to synthesize the material and provide further insight The most comprehensive work available in this dynamic and rapidly growing field Trade Review Table of ContentsPart I: Bioecological risks. Chapter 1: Fetal development (Raye-Ann deRegnier and Shivani Desai, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine). Chapter 2: Infant nutrition (Maureen M. Black and Kristen M. Hurley, University of Maryland School of Medicine). Chapter 3: Health (Robert J. Karp, SUNY-Downstate Medical Center). Chapter 4: Development of communication in children with sensory functional disabilities (Gunilla Preisler, University of Stockholm). Part II: Psychosocial risks. Chapter 5: Growing up in poverty in developed countries (Jondou J. Chen, Nina Philipsen Hetzner, and Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Columbia University). Chapter 6: Infant Development in the Developing World (Patrice Engle, California Polytechnic State University). Chapter 7: Child abuse and neglect (Kelli Connell-Carrick, University of Houston). Chapter 8: Effects of postnatal depression on mother-infant interactions, and child development (Lynne Murray, Sarah Halligan and Peter Cooper, University of Reading). Part III: Developmental disorders. Chapter 9: Infant assessment (Susan P. Berger, Children's Memorial Hospital & Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Joyce Hopkins, Illinois Institute of Technology, Hyo Bae, Illinois Institute of Technology, Bryce Hella, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Jennifer Strickland, Illinois Institute of Technology). Chapter 10: The Early Development of Autism Spectrum Disorders (Gregory S. Young and Sally Ozonoff, University of California, Davis). Chapter 11: Infant Psychosocial Disorders (Melissa R. Johnson, WakeMed Health and Hospitals & University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Karen Appleyard, Duke University). Chapter 12: Genetic Disorders Associated with Intellectual Disability: An Early Development Perspective (Deborah J. Fidler, Colorado State University, Lisa Daunhauer, Colorado State University, David E. Most, Colorado State University, and Harvey Switzky, Northern Illinois University). Part IV: Intervention and policy issues. Chapter 13: Early intervention (Douglas R. Powell, Purdue University). Chapter 14: Childcare Research at the Dawn of a New Millennium: An update (Sarah L. Friedman, CNA, Edward Melhuish, Birkbeck, University of London, and Candace Hill, CNA). Chapter 15: Infancy research, policy, and practice (Marguerite Barratt and Erica Fener, The George Washington University). Author Index. Subject Index. Contents of Volume 1: Basic Research.
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Atria Books Why Do They Act That Way
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iUniverse Get Ahead and Stay Ahead
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£17.99
Random House USA Inc The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence
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£17.10
Balance Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better
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£27.00
PublicAffairs,U.S. Los primeros 1000 dias (Spanish Edition): Un
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PublicAffairs The Good News about Bad Behavior: Why Kids Are
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Sage Publications Inc Adult Development and Aging: Growth, Longevity, and Challenges
Book SynopsisTopically organized, Adult Development and Aging: Growth, Longevity and Challenges provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the aging process in adulthood from multiple perspectives. The authors use principles of lifespan development to show readers the directionality of changes in early, middle, and late adulthood. Within its framework of scientific literacy, the text charts four key themes to guide learners: a focus on aging as development; a global perspective on contexts; a vibrant, integrated approach to diverse coverage; and psychological science that translates into real-life experiences. A final chapter focuses on ways to improve the experience of aging for all adults. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint slides.
£126.35
North Atlantic Books,U.S. The Children of Raquette Lake: One Summer That
Book SynopsisThe Children of Raquette Lake: One Summer That Helped Change the Course of Treatment for Autism is an inspiring account of author Mira Rothenberg''s experience with eleven autistic and schizophrenic children during the summer of 1958. In order to avoid the regression that often occurred during the summer months, Rothenberg, a trained psychologist, and her colleagues Zev Spanier and Tev Goldsman, decided to bring their young patients to a camp in Raquette Lake, located in the Adirondack region of Northern New York.As Rothenberg explains, this was a time when severely disturbed children were considered untreatable and often sent to live out their lives in institutions where their needs were neglected and ignored. Many of Rothenberg''s patients exhibited signs of abuse and emotional trauma. On the island, Rothenberg, Spanier, and Goldsman discovered that by applying what was then an unconventional treatment of loving care and tolerance, their young patients improved and were able to heal many of the emotional and physical issues associated with their conditions. Written like a narrative journal that follows the children''s progress from week to week, The Children of Raquette Lake is interwoven with personal histories and fascinating case stories that demonstrate the healing power of the human heart. The book also provides a valuable list of resources for therapists and parents of autistic children.
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Templeton Foundation Press,U.S. Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building
Book Synopsis If there was a new wonder drug on the market that got kids to behave better, improve their grades, feel happier, and avoid risky behaviors, many parents around the world would be willing to empty their bank accounts to acquire it. Amazingly, such a product actually does exist. It’s not regulated by the FDA, it has no ill side-effects, and it’s absolutely free and available to anyone at any time. This miracle cure is gratitude. Over the past decade, science has shown that gratitude is one of the most valuable and important emotions we possess, and it is a virtue that anyone can cultivate. In fact, researchers have developed many different methods people can use to foster an attitude of gratitude, and the science shows that many of them really work. In Making Grateful Kids, two of the leading authorities on gratitude among young people, Jeffrey J. Froh and Giacomo Bono, introduce their latest and most compelling research, announce groundbreaking findings, and share real-life stories from adults and youth to show parents, teachers, mentors, and kids themselves how to achieve greater life satisfaction through gratitude. Most importantly perhaps, they expand on this groundbreaking research to offer practical and effective common-sense plans that can be used in day-to-day interactions between kids and adults to enhance success and wellbeing. Their unique, scientifically-based approach for producing grateful youth works whether these kids are very young elementary school students or troubled teenagers. Not only does the purposeful practice of gratitude increase their happiness, but the research indicates that grateful kids also report more self-discipline, fulfilling relationships, and engagement with their schools and communities when compared to their less grateful counterparts. After reading Making Grateful Kids, parents, teachers, and anyone who works with youth will be able to connect more meaningfully with kids so that all parties can focus on the things that matter most and, in turn, create a more cooperative and thriving society.Trade Review “Of the key virtues that make for a successful life, gratitude is one that is often overlooked in child-rearing and education today. In Making Grateful Kids, Jeffrey Froh and Giacomo Bono have given us the most valuable kind of guide to child development: one that is full of compelling examples and backed up by state-of-the-art research findings. Parents, educators, students, and practitioners will benefit greatly from this book.” — William Damon, professor of education, Stanford University, director, Stanford Center on Adolescence, and author of The Path to Purpose: Helping Our Children Find Their Calling in Life “In their thoughtful, engaging, and informative book, Froh and Bono contribute mightily to science and to families around the world. Making Grateful Kids explains the significance of the burgeoning scientific study of character development among youth, provides parents with evidence-based ideas for enhancing an essential facet of thriving among adolescents, and offers practitioners and policy makers a positive, hopeful vision for promoting positive development among present and future generations of young people. All readers will be grateful for this timely and important book. — Richard M. Lerner, PhD, Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science, director, Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development, Tufts University, and author of The Good Teen: Rescuing Adolescence from the Myths of the Storm and Stress Years “This book provides scientifically-based answers to the question that every parent asks: How can I get my kids to be more grateful? Froh and Bono, pioneers in the field of youth gratitude, point to specific practices and principles that can be used by parents, teachers, and kids alike. They make a compelling case for why, when it comes to future generations, gratitude is the single best investment we can make. My hope is that this book will help give rise to “Generation G”—Young adults that recognize the transforming power of gratitude.” — Robert A. Emmons, editor-in-chief, The Journal of Positive Psychology, author of Gratitude Works! and Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier “Making Grateful Kids is the book that parents have been waiting for. Chock-full of engaging examples and stories, reams of supportive empirical evidence, and clear, easy-to-follow recommendations for how to instill gratitude starting today, Froh and Bono impart a really valuable message: Gratitude matters and it matters most in kids.“ — Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside and author of The How of Happiness and The Myths of Happiness.“Amid a generation of entitled young people, gratitude seems to be a lost – but much missed – character quality. School psychologist Jeffrey Froh and social science professor Giacomo Bono have conducted dozens of psychological studies to identify the components which help to build gratitude into children and young adults… . This book would be especially useful in supplementing studies on child and adolescent development (whether in psychology or education), Christian education of children (youth and family ministry), and family studies. Though it is not written from a faith-based point of view, there are direct and scholarly connections with Christian values and disciplines that provide easy application for believers. Questionnaires, extensive notes, and a strong index continue the scholarly approach to the topic. However, the book is both readable and inspirational.” —Carol Reid, Welch College, The Christian LibrarianTable of Contents Introduction: What Drives a Child Who Thrives? / 3 Chapter 1: Orienting Your Family toward Gratitude / 15 Chapter 2: Raising Grateful Children from the Beginning / 35 Chapter 3: Growing Gratitude One Goal at a Time / 61 Chapter 4: Building Strengths and Resilience by Staying Positive and Learning to Cope / 87 Chapter 5: Valuing Others Develops Character and Gratitude / 113 Chapter 6: Dealing with Consumerism, Media, and Materialism / 141 Chapter 7: Nurturing Relationships / 163 Chapter 8: Developing Community, Connection, and a Sense of Purpose / 189 Chapter 9: How the World Could Be with Generation G /219 Acknowledgments / 231 Appendix: Measuring Gratitude in Youth / 239 Notes / 247 Index / 263
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Templeton Foundation Press,U.S. A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present
Book SynopsisViewing our past through the eyes of maturity can reveal insights that our younger selves could not see. Lessons that eluded us become apparent. Encounters that once felt like misfortunes now become understood as valued parts of who we are. We realize what we’ve learned and what we have to teach. And we’re encouraged to chart a future that is rich with purpose. In A Round of Golf with My Father, William Damon introduces us to the “life review.” This is a process of looking with clarity and curiosity at the paths we’ve traveled, examining our pasts in a frank yet positive manner, and using what we’ve learned to write purposeful next chapters for our lives. For Damon, that process began by uncovering the mysterious life of his father, whom he never met and never gave much thought to. What he discovered surprised him so greatly that he was moved to reassess the events of his own life, including the choices he made, the relationships he forged, and the career he pursued. Early in his life, Damon was led to believe that his father had been killed in World War II. But the man survived and went on to live a second life abroad. He married a French ballerina, started a new family, and forged a significant Foreign Service career. He also was an excellent golfer, a bittersweet revelation for Damon, who wishes that his father had been around to teach him the game. We follow Damon as he struggles to make sense of his father’s contradictions and how his father, even though living a world apart, influenced Damon’s own development in crucial ways. In his life review, Damon uses what he learned about his father to enhance his own newly emerging self-knowledge. Readers of this book may come away inspired to conduct informal life reviews for themselves. By uncovering and assembling the often overlooked puzzle pieces of their pasts, readers can seek present-day contentment and look with growing optimism to the years ahead. Trade Review"[O]riginal, candid, and poignant, full of irony and humor. This splendid, rich volume tells the story of coming to terms with one’s past to face the present, and demonstrates the redemptive, reinvigorating power of looking back on one’s life.” —Vartan Gregorian, president of Carnegie Corporation of New York (1997–2021) “Part detective-story, part thriller, and part psychological masterclass, Bill Damon's A Round of Golf with My Father is a must-read….This inspiring and remarkable book could not arrive at a better time.” —Henry Timms, coauthor of the bestseller New Power, cofounder of #GivingTuesday, and president of Lincoln Center “[A] gripping detective story, a deeply touching personal memoir, a critique of developmental psychology, a compendium of life-giving maxims, and a celebration of disciplined life review. Once I started reading it, I had a hard time putting it down.” —Michael Murphy, cofounder of the Esalen Institute and author of Golf in the Kingdom and The Future of the Body “A blueprint for a more fulfilling, grateful, and joyous life, A Round of Golf with My Father is both a page-turner and life-changer.” —Marc Freedman, CEO, Encore.org, and author of How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations “In this beautiful book, Bill Damon simultaneously reviews his life and that of the father he never met. Two lives in review, two stories, two journeys that hold lessons for all of us about how to forgive ourselves and others, how to appreciate ourselves and others, and by making peace with the past find our way forward.” —Angela Duckworth, PhD, founder and CEO of Character Lab and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance “This extraordinary memoir depicts the powerful insights that can emerge from reflecting on one's personal history and life work.” —Howard Gardner, PhD, Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and author of A Synthesizing Mind “If, as Aristotle wrote, living life well is like playing a musical instrument with skill and beauty, William Damon proves to be a virtuoso.” —Dan P. McAdams, the Henry Wade Rogers Professor of Psychology, Northwestern University “Damon’s work is a unique guide for all readers to review and embrace their own life journey.” —Richard M. Lerner, Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science, and director, Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development, Tufts UniversityTable of ContentsPrologue: A Call of Consequence Chapter 1: Life Stories Chapter 2: Uncovering the Past Chapter 3: Revisiting Identity and Purpose Chapter 4: Examining Early Character Chapter 5: National Service and Moral Maturity Chapter 6: Three Separate Paths to Purpose Chapter 7: A Round of Golf with my Father Chapter 8: Reframing Regrets, Finding Gratitude, and Renewing Identity
£999.99
American Academy of Pediatrics Retro Toddler: More Than 100 Old-School
Book SynopsisYou don't need to buy high-tech digital devices, apps, or expensive toys to boost your toddler's brain development! Research shows that the best way for toddlers to learn is through daily, active play and Retro Toddler includes more than 100 fun, age-appropriate, "old-school" toddler activities that promote the development of language, motor and social skills. The book includes detailed instructions for developmentally stimulating, screen-free toys that parents and toddlers can make together out of everyday household items. Parents will also learn: • What's happening inside the rapidly developing brain of a toddler • How language, social, fine and gross motor skills develop during the toddler years • How different parenting styles can affect a child's development • How to successfully praise a child to achieve a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset • How to foster grit and self-control in toddlers • The importance of play during the toddler years • How excessive screen time is negatively impacting today's young children With more than 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist and child development specialist, the author of Retro Toddler will provide you with the research-based information you need to help foster strong growth and development in your toddler—without breaking your budget.
£14.20
The Experiment LLC Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy
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£11.99
Experiment What to Do When Your Child Isn't Talking: Expert
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£13.29
Sounds True Inc The Inside Story: The Surprising Pleasures of
Book SynopsisDo you fear that growing old means being trapped in a body filled with aches, pains, sags, and losses? Too many of us do-especially women. Though our youth-obsessed society is partly to blame, Dr. Susan Sands explains there is a deeper and unrecognized factor: we have never really gotten to know our bodies, to sense and feel our bodies from the inside out. With The Inside Story, she offers a much-needed guide for helping us understand, befriend, and support our bodies as we grow older. Without downplaying the real challenges we face as we age, Dr. Sands offers a wealth of case studies, interviews, and scientific findings to rewrite the common cultural beliefs that put us at odds with our own bodies. Here, she shares a wealth of powerful embodiment tools-including traditional practices such as meditation and yoga, as well as breathing methods, neural feedback techniques, guidance on diet and exercise, and more. Most of us have never been taught how to truly connect with our bodies-yet growing older can provide us a golden opportunity to heal this inner divide. "As older women, we are actually primed to experience our bodies more deeply and pleasurably," Dr. Sands says. "Our bodies are quieter and slower. Aging can open up a transformative new capacity for body awareness, allowing us to experience our whole selves for perhaps the first time with respect, tenderness, and love."
£18.89
PESI Publishing, Inc. The Traumatized and AtRisk Youth Toolbox
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£999.99
HigherLife Publishing Hope Lives: LITTLE LIFE. BIG PURPOSE. Seeing a
Book SynopsisHOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT—that’s what this book is offering. If the reader has a special needs child, they likely struggle with guilt, fear, disappointment, anger, depression, anxiety, panic—a host of emotions. This book, through the telling of Tim and Marie Kuck's son, Nahaniel's story will offer the reader the space to breathe, to be assured that it will be OK, they can make it, they are not alone and there is not only hope but even JOY that can be found in the midst of the sadness and pain. The Kucks hope that their inspirational story will bring encouragement and life to others. This book is written by a family that had a child with very special needs. Their son, Nathaniel Timothy Kuck, was born prematurely with multiple birth anomalies. Through their personal experience with their son, they saw first-hand how demanding it can be to raise a child with special needs. Despite spending the next four and a half years in hospitals, with Nathaniel undergoing surgeries, therapies and many challenges, the Kucks were able to see that to each life there is value and purpose. What may appear to be imperfect in the eyes of humans really is perfect in the sight of God. Although the Kucks lost their son, they are committed to helping other families to care for their VIP Kids and educating communities about how these families can be Buddies.
£13.25
Reaktion Books Hyperactive: The Controversial History of ADHD
Book SynopsisAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common developmental disorders, with an average of 9 per cent of US children between the ages of five and seventeen diagnosed each year. It is also one of the most controversial. Since the 1950s, when hyperactivity in children was first diagnosed, psychiatrists, educators, parents and politicians have debated the causes, treatment and implications of the disorder.Why and how were children first diagnosed with this disorder? Hyperactive provides the first history of ADHD, explaining why biological explanations became predominant; how powerful drugs became the preferred treatment; why diagnosis rates and treatments vary so widely around the world; and why alternative explanations have failed to achieve any legitimacy. Contending that hyperactive children are also a product of their social, cultural and educational environment, Matthew Smith demonstrates how knowledge about the rise of ADHD can lead to better choices about its diagnosis and treatment. A revealing and accessible study of this hugely controversial subject, Hyperactive is an essential book for psychologists, teachers, policymakers and parents.
£999.99
Karnac Books One Tree, Many Branches: The Practice of
Book SynopsisThe book includes contributions from Audrey Adeyemi, Tasha Bailey, Kelly Brackett, Jamie Butterworth, Alix Hearn, Evania Inward, Irene Mburu, Sasha Morphitis, Magda Raczynska, Nadja Rolli, Zisi Schleider, and Anna Tuttle. One Tree, Many Branches: The Practice of Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the pioneering child and adolescent psychotherapy and counselling training organisation Terapia and the achievements of its trainees , tutors, and staff, who provide highly specialised counselling, psychotherapy, and bespoke mental health services for young people, children, parents, and families. Terapia works with individuals, organisations, schools, and the statutory and non-statutory sector and is a strong voice for child psychotherapy as a distinct and specialist profession. Therapeutic work with children requires a different set of skills and knowledge to that of adult psychotherapists. For example, much of the work is non-verbal and uses play and metaphor alongside talking. It also requires involvement with the system around the child, such as parents, families, and professionals, and the management of conflicting agendas and politics to act on behalf of the child. Subjects discussed within its pages include ecopsychotherapy, autism, the lack of male psychotherapists, working with refugees, racial trauma, female genital mutilation, working in closed communities, and foetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The book is essential reading for all who work with children and opens up exciting and pioneering new approaches for meeting the multifarious needs of our children and adolescents today.Trade Review'This most welcome book addresses a significant gap in the literature regarding the practice of integrative child and adolescent psychotherapy. It sensitively tackles a multitude of important topics, bringing the client’s experiences, and the reparative relationships formed with the therapist, to life in a warm and inspirational way. This is a beautiful text, a must-read for all humanistic and integrative child and adolescent psychotherapists.' -- Eileen Prendiville, psychotherapist, play therapist, and author; Director, Academic Affairs, Children’s Therapy Centre, Ireland'This excellent book demonstrates how integrative child psychotherapy has more than come of age. Brave, moving, clinically and intellectually rigorous, its chapters interrogate and illuminate essential contemporary therapeutic subjects, from neurodiversity to race to the body to displacement to systems and so much more. This is a marvellous and rich resource for experienced and newer therapists and anyone working with children.’ -- Graham Music, consultant child and adolescent psychotherapist, Tavistock Centre, London, and author of 'Nurturing Children: From Trauma to Growth Using Attachment Theory, Psychoanalysis and Neurobiology'Table of ContentsAcknowledgements About the editors and contributors Foreword Introduction: Seeds sown Bozena Merrick and Di Gammage Part I: Therapeutic holding 1. Ecopsychotherapy with children and young people in mind: attachment to place, nature, and landscape Alix Hearn 2. Airy creatures: using somatic countertransference to ground autistic states in child psychotherapy Magda Raczynska 3. The absent other: reflections on the absence of male, integrative child and adolescent psychotherapists Jamie Butterworth Part II: Race and cultural identity 4. Meet them where they are: integrative psychotherapy with refugee children and young people Evania Inward 5. Unveiling racial trauma in the practice of the integrative child and adolescent psychotherapist Audrey Adeyemi 6. Understanding the trauma and implications of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) through child psychotherapy Irene Mburu 7. Working with children and young people in the Orthodox Jewish Community Zisi Schleider 8. Go well: Exploring themes of grief and loss in therapy with children and young people Tasha Bailey Part III: Neurodivergence and differently wired brains 9. Working therapeutically with uniquely wired children Sasha Morphitis 10. Is it too late? The contribution of the integrative child psychotherapist to those affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Anna Tuttle Part IV: Systemic issues and working within systems 11. An ongoing conversation…What (really) works in therapeutic residential care Kelly Brackett 12. Working through play on the mentalizing capacity of controlling-caregiving children who suffered early relational trauma Nadja Rolli Index
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Allen & Unwin A Circle Unbroken: The hidden emotional patterns
Book Synopsis'Oh my God, I'm turning into my mother!'Why do our personalities so stubbornly resist our efforts to change? Is it our genes, or the way we were brought up? Why do we ignore the eerie 'coincidences' which offer us insight into the patterned, predictable nature of our lives?Rarely has anyone written with such eloquence about the dilemmas and choices we all face in our relationships. Hugh Crago deftly traces the unbroken circle of life and death, illuminating his account with lively personal touches, fresh insights into the personalities of famous figures and case studies of ordinary people. He argues that we can control our lives, but only when we understand the mysterious emotional patterns that link us with our parents, our partners and our children.'A lucid and reassuring exploration of the cyclic nature of human life.Crago tells stories about our lives that I recognise.' - Patti Miller, author of Writing Your Life'This book draws from a wide range of ideas to paint a fresh picture of the family's journey from the cradle in one generation to the grave in the next. Everyone, whether parent, student or expert, will find much that is new, interesting and helpful in this highly readable account.' - John Byng Hall, consultant child and family psychiatrist at the Tavistock Clinic, London, and author of Rewriting Family ScriptsTable of ContentsPreface1 The End and the Beginning2 Born or Made? Nature and Nurture in Infancy3 The Self is Born4 Widening Horizons: Preschool to Puberty5 Discovering Self and Sex: Adolescence6 The Tide is High: Young Adulthood7 The Maker and the Made: Marriage and Parenthood8 The Middle of the Journey of Our Lives9 Legacies: Midlife to Late Adulthood10 Full CircleEndnotesIndex
£999.99
Parenting Press Incorporated Is This a Phase?: Child Development and Parent
Book SynopsisLibrary Journal recommended "Is This a Phase?" for all public libraries. Offers concise descriptions and dozens of charts and graphs that make it quick and easy to use for both fathers and mothers to understand what to expect at every developmental stage between birth and age 6. It walks parents and caregivers through three dozen topics common in the first six years of life: everything from attention span and impulse control to death, divorce, and the red flags that signal reading readiness issues.
£18.86
Specialty Press, Incorporated, U.S. Put Yourself in Their Shoes: Understanding
Book SynopsisThis book provides the reader with a sense of what it is like to be an adolescent with ADHD. Contained is up-to-date information on how ADHD affects the lives of adolescents at home, in school, in the workplace, and in social relationships. Although primarily written for parents, the information contained is also very suitable for teenagers, educators, and health professionals. Concepts discussed include controversial treatments for ADHD, medications to treat ADHD, building positive communication at home, problem-solving strategies to resolve family conflict, ADHD and the military, study strategies to improve learning, ADHD and delinquency, 200 educational accommodations for ADHD teens, and more.
£16.10
Martino Fine Books Civilization and Its Discontents International
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£9.57
Mac Keith Press Cognition and Behaviour in Childhood Epilepsy
Book SynopsisFor many parents, cognitive and behavioral comorbidities, such as ADHD, autism and intellectual disability, are the real burden of childhood epilepsy. This title offers concrete guidance and treatment strategies for childhood epilepsy in general, and for the comorbidities associated with each epilepsy syndrome and their pathophysiology. The book is written by experts in the field with an important clinical experience, while chapters by clinical neuropsychologists provide a strong theoretical background.Table of Contents1. Cognitive difficulties in children with epilepsy: Sources and Implications, Anne T Berg 2. Neuropsychological assessment of cognition in children with epilepsy, Agathe Laurent, Faustine Ilski-Lecoanet, Alexis Arzimanoglou 3. Behavioural problems in childhood epilepsy, Melissa Filippini and Giuseppe Gobbi 4. The interaction between childhood onset epilepsy and cognition with long term follow up, Peter Camfield, Carol Camfield5. Functional imaging to study cognitive functions, Madison M. Berl and Leigh N. Sepeta, 6. Disentangling the Role of Seizures and EEG Abnormalities in the Pathophysiology of Cognitive Dysfunction Jonathan K. Kleenand Gregory L. Holmes 7. The role of chronic cognitive effects of antiepileptic drugs in childhood epilepsy, Albert P. Aldenkamp, Willem Lavrijssen, and Dominique Ijff 8. Cognition and Behaviour in Childhood Epilepsy; Outcome after neonatal seizures, Renée A. Shellhaas and Courtney J. Wusthoff 9. ‘Benign’ childhood epilepsy syndromes: why do some present with learning problems? Stéphane Auvin 10. ‘Benign’ infantile epilepsies: Impact on later cognition and behavior, Federico Vigevanoand Romina Moavero 11. Infantile spasms: early treatment may improve neurodevelopmental outcomes, Andrew Lux 12. Dravet syndrome: more than seizures, Rima Nabbout 13. The epileptic encephalopathy with continuous spike and waves during slow-wave sleep, Patrick Van Bogaert, Xavier De Tiège 14. Global prognosis and neuropsychological outcome of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome,Alexis Arzimanoglou, Eleni Panagiotakaki, Alia Ramirez Camacho 15. Cognitive and behavioral outcome after epilepsy surgery in children, Monique M.J. van Schooneveld, Kees P.J. Braun, J Helen Cross Index
£50.00
Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd How to Love a Child: And Other Selected Works
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£74.65
Karnac Books Sexual States of Mind
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£39.69
Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd How to Love a Child: And Other Selected Works
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£74.61
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People
Book SynopsisOriginally entitled 'Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities', this new edition focuses on the care and support of those with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. In addition to bringing the content fully up to date, the editors, both longstanding experts in this field, have commissioned the most experienced contributors from relevant disciplines to address topics such as forensic issues and risk assessment, transition and functional analysis. The importance of developing evidence-based practice is a key theme of the book, acknowledging its key role in helping professionals and practitioners to provide high-quality personalised care for children and young people with intellectual disabilities who have mental health needs. The book provides health and social care professionals with a sound knowledge base for shaping and enhancing their practice, along with the confidence to improve the outcomes for these young people. Each chapter includes short case illustrations, examples of good practice, reflections on current practice, key learning points, references and key websites for further exploration.Table of ContentsContents: Section one - Prevalence, Legal and Cultural Issues Epidemiology; aetiology; Mental Health Act; mental capacity; forensic issues; safeguarding; cultural Issues; gender Issues Section two - Assessment and Diagnostic Issues Psychiatric conditions; psychological issues; functional analysis; speech and language therapy perspective; occupational therapy perspective Section three - Interventions and Services Psychological and behavioural interventions; pharmacology; service provision; education; transitions
£31.95
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd Childhood Trauma and Recovery: A Child-Centred
Book SynopsisThis book presents authoritative guidance to inform and enhance best practice in helping children affected by early life sexual trauma to recover and lead healthy lives. At its heart is the pioneering work of Mary Walsh, who in 1987 co-founded Sexual Abuse Child Consultancy Services (SACCS) in order to provide such children with specialist care and treatment and train practitioners in the skills required to deliver it. By developing recovery teams that crossed traditional working boundaries to put the child at the centre of all activity, the SACCS approach allowed young people to replace unhealthy ways of thinking with stronger, more appropriate cause-effect mechanisms. The book presents Mary's model for more effective recovery work - a model based on putting children first, ensuring that they feel safe and trusted, learning to communicate effectively with them and actively helping them to heal.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: The roots of the approach Chapter 2: Developing the approach Chapter 3: The journey of ideas Chapter 4: The terror of abuse Chapter 5: The importance of recovery Chapter 6: Being child centred Chapter 7: Equality, diversity and inclusion Chapter 8: Caring for the carers Conclusion References Appendix I: Guide to Further Learning Appendix II: The Children's Stories Appendix III: The Mary Walsh Approach in a Nutshell
£35.60
Specialty Press, Incorporated, U.S. Living Well with ADHD
Book SynopsisIs ADHD a curse or a blessing—or a neurological difference that you can thrive with? Living Well with ADHD accepts the scientific evidence that ADHD can have disabling effects, but it challenges "disability thinking." It is less about coping with disability than using abilities; less about changing your brain than living skillfully with it. Living Well with ADHD presents a different way to think about your difference. It encourages you to take charge of your life. It is not about overcoming a problem, but living mindfully and competently, and making the best of your creative potential. This book is based on the real-world, personal and clinical experiences of author Terry Huff, psychotherapist and founder of an enduring and popular ADHD support group.
£16.16
Childhood Cancer Guides Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors
Book SynopsisEach year about 4,000 children and teens in the United States are diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor. The illness and its treatment can have devastating effects on family, friends, schoolmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition contains essential information families need during this difficult time. It includes descriptions of the newest treatments, such as computer-assisted surgery, stem cell transplants, and targeted therapies as well as practical advice about how to cope with diagnosis, medical procedures, hospitalization, school, and finances. Effective ways to form a partnership with the medical team are provided, as are resources for medical information, emotional support, and financial assistance. The poignant and practical stories from more than 100 children with brain or spinal cord tumors and their parents show the personal side of diagnosis and treatment. Parents who read this book will find simply explained medical facts, advice to ease their daily life, and tools to be a strong advocate for their child.Trade Review"For parents, there are few childhood diagnoses more frightening than a brain tumor. This is exactly the book to have in that situation... It maintains a nice balance between providing solid clinical information and sharing stories of emotional support... Highly recommended for all public and health-related libraries." -- Library Journal, starred review"This book should be handed to every family at the moment of diagnosis. Its unique power is that it unites state-of-the-art medicine with state-of-the-heart care. Everyone who cares about a child with a brain or spinal cord tumor, and everyone who cares for them, will find this book essential and indispensable. " -- Fred Epstein, MD, Beth Israel Medical Center"This book is loaded with information you NEED to know to help you understand the disease, what the doctors are talking about, sources of information, the problems that pop up along the way, as well as tips to help make the child much more comfortable. This should be the first book you read on the subject." -- Al Musella, DPM, president, Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research & Information, Inc."Offers the practical and technical information parents need, interwoven with stories of families who have shared the same struggle." -- Brain Tumor Society"This book fills an extraordinary void for families in whom a child has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Written in comprehensive and straightforward prose, a family will learn virtually everything needed to deal with this most frightening diagnosis. This book is a gifted and welcome addition to the field of pediatric neuro-oncology. It will help countless families and healthcare providers alike learn all the ramifications of diagnosing a brain tumor in a child and the incredible turmoil that is subsequently produced in a family. This book should be on the shelf of every health care professional that deals with children with brain tumors and should be made available to every family in whom a brain tumor is diagnosed." -- Henry S Friedman, MD, professor of Neuro-Oncology, codirector the Brain Tumor Center at Duke University
£24.26
Page Two Books, Inc. Reclaiming Our Students
Book SynopsisChildren are more anxious, aggressive, and shut down than ever.Faced with this epidemic of emotional health crises and behavioural problems, teachers are asking themselves what went wrong. Why have we lost our students? More importantly: How can we get them back? Hannah Beach, a celebrated educator and specialist in the field of emotional health, and Tamara Neufeld Strijack, clinical counsellor and academic dean of the acclaimed Neufeld Institute, provide a thoughtful guide to restoring the student-teacher relationship and creating the conditions for change. Reclaiming Our Students empowers teachers with relationship-based strategies to restore their leadership role and build emotional safety and inclusion in the classroom..You'll learn: How to build, feed, and protect the student-teacher relationship Why children are anxious or bossy, aggressive or checked out, and what you can do to address these behavioural issues at their root How you can help
£15.37
