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Book SynopsisAs a busy new mum, Amanda Voisey was struggling to juggle life and cooking for her family. It wasn't as if she didn't know how to cook - she'd started her first job in the food industry at 14, and gone on to own her own café - but feeding a baby and a family was a whole new ball game. She decided to create a Facebook page so that she and other mums in the same position could share quick dinner ideas. Today, her 'Cooking for Busy Mums' Facebook page has over 615,000 fans, and her website, www.cookingforbusymums.com, has an average 250,000 page views a month. In this book, Amanda shares her most popular, most delicious and quickest recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that will make feeding your family a whole lot easier. Alongside, she includes valuable information on nutrition for kids, how to cope with fussy eaters, how to save money at the supermarket and great, simple ideas for packing a school lunch box. Cooking for Busy Mums will show you just why Amanda has such a huge online following and will make your busy life just a little bit less stressful.

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Book SynopsisGetting a baby to sleep through the night is the dream of every parent, but unsettled, broken nights are more often the reality.Elizabeth Sloane has been giving babies aged six months and over the gift of sleep for over 20 years. With a three-night program designed to lovingly correct any unhealthy sleep habits your child may have developed, Elizabeth's methods have helped break the cycles of sleeplessness, emotional exhaustion and frustration for thousands of babies and their parents, giving them a truly life-changing experience - and proven to work in just three nights. Her program offers a calm, committed and consistent approach to sleep training for all families in need of the Gift of Sleep.This book contains a step-by-step guide to the Gift of Sleep program, plus modified programs tailored for different age groups, worksheets, meal guides, case studies and FAQs - in short, everything you need to get your baby to learn to self-settle and sleep all night, every night.

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Book SynopsisA new mother's journey is a deeply personal and individual one. Yet all too often outside influences can cloud her innate judgement, causing confusion, doubt and unhappiness. In Rosie Newman's new book Trust Your Body, Trust Your Baby, she argues that every mother already knows what she needs to know. Exploring ideas from other cultures, from new science and from the past, Rosie uncovers universal truths that are at once liberating and reassuring. This book hands the power back to the reader, providing the tools and information that parents need to make their own choices, to trust their instincts and believe in their babies. Rosie demonstrates how she found letting go and listening transformed the toughest, most important job in the world, into one that was satisfying, empowering and fun.Trade Review"Trust Your Body, Trust Your Baby is both thoughtful and thought-provoking. It's a balanced and humane book, personal but full of practical ideas. It contains lots of fascinating detail, insights from other cultures and well-researched information on topics ranging from birth positions, sleep training and elimination communication. Newman synthesises so much that is sensible, from both professionals and parents. This lovely book will help the reader to appreciate just what a wealth of wisdom she and her baby already possess." Alice Allan author of Open My Eyes That I May See Marvellous Things -- Alice Allan‘A must-read book for every mum and mum-to-be which puts both the mother’s instinct and baby’s individuality at the heart of it. An empowering, honest and importantly, reassuring read that will help prepare you for the most fulfilling and challenging role of your life’ Vicki, founder of Honestmum.com. -- Vicki, Founder of Honestmum.com

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Book SynopsisWhen Anna Bianchi's grandchild asked, "Nanny, you do know I'm a girl, don't you?", Anna recognised this as a pivotal, and daunting, moment in their relationship. She knew that to answer her grandchild, who had been assigned male at birth, her own attitudes, assumptions and beliefs about gender would need to be examined.With reassuring honesty and openness, Anna draws deeply on four areas: her own experience, current research, interviews with children and their families, and a discussion of power, both in society and between children and adults. She shows how the inner journey of the adult inevitably impacts on the outer journey of the child and, given the significance of this, offers a step-by-step guide to becoming an ally to the gender-expansive child.For anyone eager to understand their child's gender experience, or to learn how best to accept, support and protect them, this book will provide knowledge, reassurance and the confidence to do so.Trade ReviewAnna Bianchi, in her empathy and wisdom as a grandmother and a scholar, goes deep and wide, from our insides to the outside world, guiding us on the journey of building a circle of support around our gender creative children, whether they be our grandchild, our own child, or every child. With gender expansive children as our leaders, Bianchi teaches us how to achieve the acceptance, advocacy, and activism that qualify us as allies to the children. A must read. -- Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D., Director of Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Gender Center and author of 'The Gender Creative Child' and 'Gender Born, Gender Made'When author Bianchi's grandson Ruben was only four years old, his 'clarity about his own gender path was apparent to anyone who knew him.' Bianchi, who identifies as cisgender, writes, 'My fears, my politics, my prejudice, assumptions and attitudes were all exposed, caught up, spun around and scattered by this experience.' She then understood that she needed to 'step down as the all-knowing adult and become an apprentice to life instead.' The heartfelt and open text identifies four keys to becoming an ally to the gender-expansive child: listening, imagination, empathy, and courage. Bianchi walks a graceful path, seamlessly exploring her own experience, that of her grandchild, the politics of society, and the human conditions of fear and love. VERDICT In this powerful offering, the author weaves a combination of biography and parental advice into the important topics of safety, labels, bigotry, and forgiveness. Enthusiastically recommended for growing collections on transgender youth. -- Library Journal starred reviewThis book is a warm and insightful read that I will refer back to again and again as my trans son continues through his transition. -- Peg, mother of a trans boyAs a young trans person who is currently transitioning, I feel that books like this are vital in helping people support and understand those in the trans community. -- NiaThis book should be essential reading for anyone who looks after or works with children and young people. It would also be really useful reading for anyone working or interested in the fields of equality and diversity. Anna's writing style draws the reader in to some very personal stories, anecdotes and acts as a useful how to guide to support children and young people questioning their gender identity. The book challenges the reader to go on a deep dive to explore their own thoughts, feelings and unconscious prejudices. The book is also structured as a workbook to support parents and carers of children and young people guiding them on a journey to being truly inclusive parents. Written at a time of challenging debate around gender identity and the rights of transgender people, I cannot recommend this book enough. -- Berkeley Wilde, Director, The Diversity TrustAs the grandmother of a transgender child, Anna Bianchi provides a much needed perspective on an ally's journey through the Gender Matrix. Guided by her own family's process, and by the love for her grandchild, Bianchi gently coaches others to challenge their own gender assumptions, moving not only through acceptance, but towards an actual social transformation. -- Rachel Pepper, LMFT, author of 'Transitions of the Heart' and 'The Transgender Child'Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is the Gender Matrix? 1. An Invitation to Become and Ally. 2. All Things Gender. 3. Encountering the Matrix. 4. Investing in the Matrix. 5. Maintaining the Matrix. 6. Unmasking the Matrix. 7. Labels that Help or Hinder our Children. 8. Approaching the Matrix. 9. Dismantling the Matrix. 10. Turning Outwards. 11. Living as an Ally. 12. Trusting the Future.

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Book SynopsisAre you in the process of adopting and feeling out of your depth? Do you already have an adopted child and are feeling overwhelmed?Sharing the secrets that will enable you to face the challenges of adoptive parenting with confidence, Sophie Ashton offers tips and strategies which have worked for her family. She discusses preparing for the journey ahead, parenting with empathy, facilitating your child's attachment, helping your child feel listened to, and providing structure and consistency in order to successfully integrate your child into your family and go on to have a stable happy family life.An honest and reassuring account of what it can really be like to be an adoptive parent, this practical hands-on guide will help you prepare for the highs and lows of being a parent and give your child and your family the best chance to flourish.Trade ReviewThis is an essential book to prepare and accompany adoptive families and the professionals that support them for both pre and post adoption. The book offers a down to earth approach to managing the inevitable challenges and often trying situations that impact adoptive families. It is a well thought, well written and comprehensive 'adoption survival guide'. A highly recommended read. -- Inbar Sagiv, Integrative Child Psychotherapist (MA) and Social Worker (BA)This is the most honest, sensitive and hands-on practical book I have ever read on how to successfully navigate the emotional challenges of adopting a child. This is not advice based on theory, it is an experiential account of what works. Not just in terms of preparation, but right through the long, long period of ups and downs, angst, fear, frustration, tears, love and adjustment to the dawning of a happy family unit. Sophie Ashton handles raw emotional and psychological issues involving the dynamics of the whole family head on. Her focus on building self-esteem and nurturing through the senses to develop the brain are crucial. Do not read 'The Secrets of Successful Parenting' if you want a Disney perspective, this is a real book that, I believe, will become a reference book for many people wanting to adopt or have adopted a child. -- Dr Lynda Shaw, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Fellow of the Royal Society of MedicineThis is a must-have guide of tried and tested success strategies that adoptive parents can continually refer to when experiencing overwhelming challenges and emotions. This book offers practical support and structure for facing inevitable (but often taboo) difficulties, helping adoptive parents to integrate their adoptive child in crucial aspects of development such as self-esteem and attachment. The real-life examples reassured me that, through effective communication and self-care, I could manage and face any difficulty. I was also reassured that my own responses to our adopted child were natural and encouraged to carry on in a well informed and positive way. This book is engaging, inspiring and relevant. -- Adoptive Mother, BuckinghamshireSophie has managed to do something unique: to simultaneously show the realities of adopting a child, and also give us lots of good ideas on how to make this happen successfully. As a potential gay adopter, I found the suggested games and activities very inspiring. Sophie obviously has lots of hands-on experience in this area, and does not approach the topic from a purely theoretical angle. This makes her book feel human, and the suggestions immediately applicable. Potential adoptive parents, as well as those for-ever parents who need some practical advice, would really benefit from reading this book. -- Mariano Tufro, Potential Adoptive ParentI read this book whilst going through the adoption process myself, and it was the only one of many I read that gave practical solutions to real-life problem situations we might encounter with any adopted child. It is also the most candid about the feelings of frustration and bewilderment you may feel when dealing with your adopted child. The fact that it is written by somebody speaking from experience adds credibility to the advice being given. The book should serve as a source of inspiration and hope for those who are really struggling with their child and is proof that you can work through any difficulties and have your own happy ending. The emotional side of things is coupled with tried and tested methods for coping as adoptive parents, whilst also dealing with difficult children. If we are lucky to have a child placed with us I will definitely be using this book as an invaluable reference point, and I highly recommend it to anybody either going through the process or who has adopted already and is struggling with challenging situations. -- Lal Lister, Potential Adoptive ParentBy far one of the best all-around adoption books I have ever read. I can feel the real-life, in the trenches experience of the author come through with deep wisdom and understanding. If there were an adoption parenting road map for establishing love and relationship in a home this is it. Please read and reread. Books at this level of true applicability and parenting guidance are rare. -- Bryan Post, www.postinstitute.comSophie Ashton has added to the rich literature by adopters for adopters. We know at Adoption UK how valuable the advice of experienced adopters is. Adoption transforms children's lives because adopters provide parenting that goes beyond what most parents have to deal with. Many adopted children and their families need and receive the support of professionals, what all benefit from is the wisdom and knowledge of those who have been there. Sophie's contribution is a valuable one and I can fully recommend this book. -- Hugh Thornbery, Chief Executive, Adoption UKTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1: Prepare for the Emotional Journey. 1. Anticipate the Emotional Journey. 2. Anticipate What May Cause You Frustration. Part 2: Parent with Empathy. 3. Understand Your Child. 4. Facilitate Your Child's Memories and Emotions. 5. Support Your Child Through Their Grieving Process. Part 3: Pay Back the Nurture Debt. 6. Nurture With Compassion. 7. Nurture Through the Senses for Brain Development. 8. Build Your Child's Self-Esteem and Facilitate Their Attachment. Part 4: Communicate Thoughtfully. 9. Help Your Child Feel Listened To. 10. Communicate With the Outcome in Mind. Part 5: Enable Your Child's Development. 11. Provide Structure and Consistency. 12. Close the Development Gap. Part 6: Prepare Carefully For Your New Arrival. 13. Involve Family and Friends. 14. Take Control of the Introductions and the Transition. 15. Carefully Integrate your Child Into Your Life. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThe prognosis for individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is improving, with some men with DMD living into their 30s and 40s. More vital than ever, this book helps teachers and parents to support children and young people with DMD with their education and transition into adulthood.Leading experts on DMD explain Duchenne and its impact in easy-to-understand terms. Going beyond physical management, particular focus is put on learning and behavioural issues, including speech delay and difficulty learning to read, as well as common comorbid conditions, such as ADHD, autism and OCD. Raising aspirations, the book gives guidance on effective support in the classroom and advice on the transition to adulthood, employment and independent living.Trade ReviewThis book will support young people with DMD and their families to find solutions ahead of problems, so that they can transition into adulthood with the best support possible, and make the most of all opportunities. -- Tyran Hawthorn, Trustee of DMD PathfindersThere is much to recommend this wide-ranging reference for the DMD community - from the importance of phonics mastery to job seeking. -- Deborah Robins, parent and Muscular Dystrophy Queensland AmbassadorThis truly is a go-to guide; written in such a clear format and with the breadth of important aspects of living with Duchenne. Following from Action Duchenne's learning and behavioural toolkit, this will prove an invaluable resource to the community and complements the forthcoming updated standard of care guidelines. Very positive and inspirational, a must read for all. -- Diana Ribeiro, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Research, Action DuchenneThis inspirational book goes 'above and beyond' the journey of the physical and medical challenges associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Case studies that will touch your soul but inspire your heart. Offering refreshing, crisp, deeper perspectives supporting parents, teachers and clinicians; to focus on the individual person and not just their condition on their road to adulthood. -- Christopher Wilson, Deputy Head Teacher, Wilson Stuart School (Special Academy for young people with physical disabilities and complex medical needs)With medical interventions, boys with Duchenne are living into adult years. Traditionally, social and educational expectations have been lacking. This book will challenge your expectations as a parent or teacher. Encompassing neuro-developmental disorders associated with Duchenne, this book offers developmental recommendations for interventions, and empowers parents to successfully support boys into adulthood. -- Michelle Pomeroy, Developmental Educator and mother of a boy with DuchenneThis book is long overdue and will be a welcome resource for parents, caregivers, teachers and patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It provides a compass with which to navigate the world of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, giving patients and caregivers the tools they need to manage the emotional, behavioural and learning challenges that sit alongside the physical realities of DMD. I found the chapter on talking to your children especially helpful, as I am very often asked by families when is the "right time" to tell their children. This books shows that although there is no right time, there are ways of addressing these unbelievably difficult conversations that will help. And there is lots else in the book to give parents the hope that their children can shoot for the stars and create as Dr Jon Hastie so movingly describes, a "fantastic life". -- Emily Crossley, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Duchenne UK and Mum to Eli with DMDOur son, Fraser, is 17 and has DMD and ASD. He also has specific learning difficulties associated with DMD. I am sure that both parents and professionals would benefit greatly from this book. Many professionals who worked with Fraser in his early years, especially in mainstream educational settings, would have gained much from it. DMD is a rare condition and add to that the complications of behavioural and learning difficulties and there are few who have the skills and/or the will to go beyond the standard interventions. If they had had access to straightforward information about the issues and guidance on how to address them many difficulties would have been avoided. The book is a "go to" source of information, inspiration and signposting and will encourage parents to be more creative and assertive in trying to ensure their children have good lives. -- Julia Carr, GatesheadThis book gives an excellent overview of DMD and provides a very valuable guide to the journey made for both parents and professionals. It has concise easy-to-read details on the complexities that come with DMD and practical tips. I particularly enjoyed reading about the inspirational adults with DMD and would highly recommend this book to all affected by Duchenne. -- Claire Bosanquet, parent to two sons with DMDThe practical guidance included in this book, with chapters on behaviour, EHC plans, transitioning to adulthood and work, will be invaluable to all parents, educators and health professionals supporting a young person with DMD. It's a must read which you will return to again and again. -- Claire Binns, SENCO, Frederick Bremer School, WalthamstowThis book is an accessible and actionable study looking at the lesser known barriers to learning and behaviour that young people with DMD experience. It guides teachers and parents to explore how starting early, self-determination, wellbeing and aspiration really matter, not just the focus on physical health. Essential reading for anyone involved in developing aspirations for young people with DMD. -- Margaret Mulholland, Director of Development and Research, Swiss Cottage School Development and Research CentreTable of Contents1. Introduction: DMD in a New Landscape. Janet Hoskin. 2. Why Do Some Children with DMD Have Learning and Behaviour Difficulties? Kate Maresh and Francesco Muntoni. 3. What are the Learning and Behaviour Risks in DMD? Veronica Hinton. 4. The Physical Management of DMD in School, College and Beyond. Lianne Abbott and Victoria Selby. 5. Early Intervention for Reading and Learning. Janet Hoskin. 6. Behavior Solutions in DMD. James Poysky. 7. How to Talk to Children about DMD. David Schonfeld. 8. Having a Road Map for Life - Creating an Education, Health and Care Plan for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Nick Catlin. 9. Taking Charge of Transition. Janet Hoskin and Celine Barry. 10. Getting the Life You Want as an Adult with DMD. Jon Hastie and Mark Chapman.

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Book SynopsisChildren and young people with autism have the capacity to be independent and resilient which can help them live independently or be supported to live a fulfilling life and reach their full potential.This book empowers parents of autistic children aged two to ten to help them promote resilience in their child. Full of suggestions and simple activities, this easy-to-use resource will help guide parents on how to build the foundations of resilience and independence for situations such as school, new environments and relationships with other children. It includes information about the main developmental stages for children on the autism spectrum, and will take parents through life events and milestones at different ages and identify where difficulties and barriers to resilience may arise and how to address them.Trade ReviewThis book offers many different practical strategies and activities to promote resilience in children with autism. Every parent should read this book. -- Peter Vermeulen, PhD. Autisme Centraal, BelgiumPurkis and Goodall have written this book right from their hearts and reading it is like a breath of fresh air. The book explains in detail how by nurturing those all important roots of resilience we can create essential supports to empower children on the Autism Spectrum. I love this book and would not hesitate to recommend it. -- Adele Devine, Special Needs teacher, author and co founder of the multi award winning SEN Assist autism softwareTable of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1. Resilience and Autistic Children: An Overview. Chapter 2. Common Characteristics of Autistic Children between Ages 2-7. Chapter 3. What are some Common Challenges for Young Children on the Autism Spectrum? Chapter 4. Life Events for Young Autistic Children: Strategies and Activities around Building Resilience. Chapter 5. Common Issues for Autistic Children and their Families between Ages 6-10. Chapter 6. Failing Successfully.

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Book SynopsisTelling your child about their autism diagnosis can be daunting. Will they be better off for knowing? What's the right way to tell them? Should you inform anyone else too?As a mother of two children on the spectrum, with over ten years' experience as a psychologist specialising in childhood autism, Raelene Dundon has all the tips you'll need. In this concise book, she sets out case studies, examples and resources that will equip you to make your own informed choices and help your whole family to live well with autism. Part One provides ways to tell children of different ages and development levels about their diagnosis, including photocopiable and downloadable worksheets designed to help diagnosed children understand autism, and gives advice on what to do if they react in a negative or unexpected way to the news. Part Two explores the pros and cons of sharing the diagnosis with others, including family, friends, school staff and your child's classmates, and guides you through what to do if others don't understand or accept the diagnosis.Trade ReviewA fantastic, comprehensive resource that answers the vast range of questions that parents can have about this important topic. All is sensitively and clearly explained, with real life scenarios, easy to use worksheets and troubleshooting for every eventuality. Highly recommended. -- Davida Hartman, Director and Senior Educational and Child Psychologist, The Children's Clinic, DublinTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Part One - Talking to your child about their autism diagnosis. 1. Are you ready for 'the autism talk'? 2. What do you know about autism? Fact vs fiction. 3. Why tell your child they have autism? 4. When is the right time to talk to your child? 5. How do you tell your child they have autism? 6. What do you tell your child? 7. A personal journey. 8. The autism talk. 9. Troubleshooting. Part Two - Telling others about your child's autism diagnosis. 10. Why should I share my child's diagnosis with others? 11. Common concerns of parents. 12. Who should you tell about your child's diagnosis? 13. What should you tell others about your child? 14. How should you share your child's autism diagnosis? 15. Troubleshooting. Part Three - Resources. 16. Photocopiable worksheets. 17. Helpful books, videos and websites. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisFrom language and clothes, to toys and the media, society inflicts unwritten rules on each gender from birth. Aiming to make people aware of the way gender is constructed and constantly reinforced, this diary chronicles the differences two parents noticed while raising their son and daughter.Adapted from tweets and blogs the couple kept throughout parenthood, this collection shows how culture, family and even the authors themselves are part of the 'gender police' that can influence a child's identity, and offers ideas for how we can work together to challenge the gender stereotypes that are ingrained in our society.Trade ReviewOne daughter. One son. Two different worlds. This book is a fascinating insight in how gender inequality is embedded in our society from the earliest years of a child's life. -- Jo Swinson, former Lib Dem Equalities MinisterAn eye-opening account of the little things that cumulatively make a big difference to the way boys and girls are raised. Fascinating, shocking and full of useful tips on how to fight back against the 'gender police'. Every parent should read it. -- Rebecca Asher, author of Shattered and Man UpAn arresting account of the way casual everyday comments about children reflect and reinforce gender stereotypes. We recommend this book at least once a week - it explains why we campaign. -- Let Toys Be ToysPerceptive, practical and powerful. -- Cordelia Fine, Professor at the University of Melbourne and the author of Delusions of gender: The real science behind sex differences and Testosterone Rex: Unmaking the myths of our gendered minds.Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; The Diary; The Blogs; Books: The princess and taking the pee; Film: A league of their own; Sport: I can't tonight I'm washing my hair; School: Never too young to learn; Language: Are you a people person?; Christmas: Presents of mind; The Dad diaries; Afterword; Appendix I: A Playful Day podcast transcript; Appendix II: Reading list for kids age 0-14; Appendix III: Film list for kids age 0-14; References

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Book SynopsisWhat does an autism diagnosis mean for everyday family life? Explore different rooms in the home to better understand how children with autism experience daily activities, and what you can do to support their development.· Head to the bathroom for guidance on toilet training and introducing a calming bath time ritual. · Discover how to create a safe haven for your child in the bedroom chapter, with tips to try before bedtime to help ease anxiety.· Learn how to transform any corner of your home into a special place for sensory play, fun and learning· Settle down in the parents' corner for top advice on remaining cool, calm and collected in the face of obstacles. Co-written by a mum and a speech-language therapist, and with many more rooms to visit, this book breaks down the information that you need to know to support children with autism at home.Trade ReviewComing Home to Autism offers accessible and practical ideas, which you can try out tomorrow - no expensive resources needed! Together Tara and Rhian open up the world of living, loving, and supporting children with autism and their families. This is one of those books that you keep going back to; to be inspired, reassured, and delighted. -- Sophie Walker, Senior Practitioner, Mansfield Autism Statewide Service, Victoria, AustraliaThis book provides a much-needed practical guide that families and professionals can dip in and out of in order to learn more about development in children with autism. It is full of creative activities and strategies that can be used to support children with autism within their home environment. -- Alice Carter, Speech and Language Therapist, BSc Speech Sciences, MASL TIPAn open, honest, and positive book describing everyday life for families living with ASD. Full of common sense, reassuring advice - a real bible for those with newly-diagnosed children - and explained with humour and love. It's full of helpful tips and strategies that ALL families would benefit from! -- Zoe Garbarz, Inclusion Co-ordinator, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, UKA treasure for any parent of a child with ASD. My son Harry was diagnosed with ASD two years ago, and I was left feeling alone and confused. Reading this book has taken me from the isolation so many of us parents feel, to a community of care and understanding. This book is like a much-needed hug at the end of a bad day. -- Alli Mac Donnell, Model and Ambassador for Autism IrelandTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Parents' Corner. 3. The Bedroom. 4. The Kitchen. 5. Playroom. 6. The Bathroom. 7. The Sitting Room. 8. The Garden. 9. Out and About. 10. The Office.

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Book SynopsisFilling a hole in the market for an informative and user-friendly guide to the topic, this is a go-to guide for any parent or teacher.Positive, empowering and written to suit an international audience, this guide is essential reading for education professionals and parents of children with dyslexia and other learning differences. It includes practical strategies, useful websites and resources, as well as ways of recognising early on that your child or pupil has dyslexia. The authors, experienced dyslexia and learning differences consultants, highlight the importance of effective and positive communication between home and school, as well as with the child.Assessment for Dyslexia and Learning Differences is the perfect pocket guide for busy professionals and parents, who will be able to read it one sitting or alternatively dip in and out of it as they please.Trade ReviewA treasure trove of information and support. It translates the galaxy of confusing terminology into understanding, helps identifythe unique strengths and challenges of each learner, highlights the vital role of parents and teachers in the profiling process, offers vital support strategies and explains the nitty gritty detail of assessments in layman's terms.A 'must have' for anyone dealing with dyslexia and learning differences. -- Jillian Zocher, The Learning Difference ConventionThis book is the perfect 'one book library' for everything both teachers and parents need to know about Dyslexia and the co-occurring challenges that those with Dyslexia experience. It covers symptoms, assessment tools, strategies and resources. It's comprehensive, up-to-date and highly informative. It may save you a lot of shelf space! -- Angela Smythe, Head of Secondary Learning Support. The British School al Khubairat, Abu DhabiThis is a must have for any classroom and indeed for young people, parents and carers. The underlying information provided on why we assess children is fundamental in understanding our young learners and for planning effectively for their future learning. Most importantly, it explains to the person being assessed, why we assess. Bringing together a wealth of experience and knowledge, Reid and Guise have yet again provided a valuable resource for anyone working with those with additional support needs. -- Lorna Harkins, Head of Support for Learning, Kelvinside AcademyThe "go-to" book not just for parents but classroom teachers also; whether you suspect a child has a difficulty or if you have decided an assessment is what's needed this accessible, easy to follow guide will help remove the mystique that often accompanies assessment reports. -- Bernadette McLean, Former Principal of Helen Arkell Dyslexia CentreTable of Contents1. What is Dyslexia?. 2. Being Dyslexic. 3. The Purpose of an Assessment. 4. The Assessment Process. 5. Assessment and Impact on Learning. 6. Strategies and Resources. 7. Assessment: Summary.

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring and moving story, told from the heart of an extraordinary family, recounts the emotional and uplifting journey of raising a transgender son.Janna Barkin's family has come a long way since their child, Amaya, first told them he was a boy and not a girl and this captivating memoir charts the family's experiences of raising Amaya, from birth through to adulthood. With powerful chapters written by Amaya's family and friends, Janna shares personal stories of the support and discoveries her family has encountered and provides a 'care package' of advice for families facing similar issues, including a glossary of terms and a list of hand-picked support sources.Written with warmth and humor, He's Always Been My Son reminds us to accept others for who they are and will support, educate and inspire anyone who reads it.Trade ReviewWhat I love about this book is that it is a wonderful balance between a mother's love for her son and resources available to families who are navigating a similar journey. With different family members contributing to the story, the reader can see what this transition looks like from varying viewpoints. -- Roz Gould Keith, President/Founder of Stand with Trans, parent of a transgender teen, and Creator of Ally MomsHe's Always Been My Son does what no other book has, weaving together a mother's own reflections with inspiring words from the other key players ... capturing the essential truth that it takes a village to grow a thriving gender creative child. -- Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D., Director of Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Gender Center, UCSF, and author of Gender Born, Gender Made and The Gender Creative ChildAs a mom of a transgender daughter, I wish this labor of love existed when my child began her journey. -- Jeanette Jennings, President and founder, Transkids Purple Rainbow Foundation, featuring with her family on the television docu-series, "I am Jazz"Table of ContentsAmaya's Blessing. Introduction. What Does That Mean? A Glossary for This Book. Navigation Guide. Section One: The Before Years. 1. Dream Baby. 2. She Had One Job. 3. Amaya's Name. 4. To Snip or Not to Snip? (By Gabriel Barkin, Amaya's Father). 5. Notes from a Naming Ceremony. 6. The Power of Three. Section Two: The Early Years. 7. Amazing (by Gabriel Barkin, Amaya's Father). 8. Girls Wear Pink, Boys Wear Blue (Or Not). 9. One of the Boys (by Tracey Klapow, a very dear friend, and "Aunt Tracey" to our children). 10. When is a Hat Not Just a Hat? 11. Best Practices Evolve (by Lisa Treadway, a very dear friend, and "Aunt Lisa" to our children). 12. Walking Through Cement (by Shawn Masia, Amaya's Uncle). 13. I Wish to Be a Grampa. 14. Spike! 15. One in 200. 16. I Found a Friend in You. 17. Tom Boy. Section Three: The Tween Years. 18. Chick Dude. 19. "Faggots" and "Trannies" (by Gabriel Barkin, Amaya's Father). 20. Two Moms. 21. "I am Unique Because..." (written by Amaya when he was ten). 22. Heroes (by Gabriel Barkin, Amaya's Father). 23. Period Stop. 24. Holding Together While Falling Apart. 25. Halloween Scream. 26. Watching and Waiting. 27. Why Can't My Child Just Make Up Their Mind? Section Four: Transition Years. 28. Facebook Told Me My Daughter Was My Son. 29. Bound in So Many Ways. 30. The Doctor Dilemma. 31. Finding Cristin. 32. I'll Go With You. 33. High Hopes for High School. 34. Texas. 35. Coming Out is a Process. 36. A Letter to Our Family. 37. The Girls (by Gabriel Barkin, Amaya's Father). 38. "Is He Changing His Name?" 39. Top Surgery. 40. Witness (by Michael Krashes, A dear family friend). 41. Looking for Reflections. 42. Puberty, Again?! 43. Your Papers, Please! 44. The Lay of the Land: Current Medical Practices for Transgender Youth. 45. Big Sister, Little Brother (by Emily Barkin, Amaya's sister) . Section Five: Complete. 46. The Talk (by Gabriel Barkin, Amaya's Father). 47. Complete, For Now: An Interview with the BBC. 48. Rock On! (by Weston Walls, a very dear family friend). 49. There He Goes! 50. Who's "She"?! 51. College Unbound. 52. Reflections: A Letter to My Beloved (by Linda Masia, Amaya's Maternal Grandmother). 53. My Amaya (by Elaine Barkin, Amaya's Paternal Grandmother). Section Six: Now (and Beyond). 54. From Ally to Activist. 55. A Blog Was Born. 56. He's So Lucky. 57. Who's the Lucky One? (by Gabriel Barkin, Amaya's Father). 58. Without Understanding (by Travis Owen, Amaya's Brother, 11 years older). 59. He's Always Been a Teacher. 60. Mistakes, I've Made a Few. 61. Shifted (by KB, a very dear friend, and "Aunt KB" to our children). 62. There He Goes, For Real! Postscript: I Am Worried, I am Hopeful. Resources for Transgender People and their Families. Endnotes.

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Book SynopsisEver since they were young, Peggy Cryden noticed her children's gender expression did not correspond with society's expectations of their biological gender. In this moving and honest memoir, Peggy details the experiences and challenges of raising both a gay son and a gay, transgender son and shares her family's journey of adversity and growth, which has helped inform her work as a psychotherapist.Beginning with her own unconventional upbringing and personal relationships, the second half of the book follows her children from birth to adulthood and through their numerous experiences including coming out, depression, hate crime, relationships, school and various aspects to do with transitioning (legal, physical, medical, social) as well as their appearances in the media as a family. This book is insightful, charming and thought-provoking, and through levity and humour, offers a positive approach to parenting outside of convention.Trade ReviewCryden writes with the emotional clarity of a seasoned therapist and also as one who's done her own soul searching. -- Ami B. Kaplan, LCSW New York City Psychotherapist and Gender Specialist.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. The Green Room. 2. Raised by Wolves. 3. Saved by the Belles. 4. The Good Daughter. 5. Trick or Treat. 6. It's a Girl! 7. The First Two Years. 8. And Then There Were Two. 9. Dancing to a Different Beat. 10. We Can Get Through This. 11. Life Derails. 12. I Hope You'll Still Love Me After I Tell You This. 13. The Transition. 14. A Darker Turn. 15. In the Spotlight. 16. The Red Carpet. 17. What about Him? 18. The Loss of the Mani-Pedi Dream. 19. On the Mend. 20. Let's Talk Shop. 21. You Just have to Laugh. 22. The Zen of Ducks. References. Resources.

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Book SynopsisCombining cutting-edge neuroscience with attachment theory, this book shows how adoptive parents can help their traumatised child develop. It looks at the many different factors that can manifest in trauma, and how parents should respond to them.

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Book SynopsisFrom day one in a child's life, music is one of the most important things that can be used to help them grow and learn. Musical stimulation helps lay the foundations for a lifetime of skills, and this straightforward guide gives detailed advice on how to use music to help children from 0-5 years with common developmental challenges such as attachment and bonding, bedtime, tantrums and daily living skills, social skills, motor skills and school readiness. Combining cutting-edge research on brain development with proven strategies, this book helps with both typical and atypical issues in the earliest stages of a child's life. Friedberg lays out the musical parenting approach, where any adult can enhance children's lives through music. No prior music skill is necessary to use the musical parenting approach, making it an ideal resource for all parents, teachers and professionals to raise healthy, well-adjusted children in a creative and interactive manner.Trade ReviewThis book, like its author, embodies the meaning of integrity! It combines theory and solid research to guide us through fun, easy to use activities that help us all parent the whole child. Jeffrey shows how music can be a foundation for bonding. From this base, he provides ways in which music can build self-regulation, attention, frustration and anxiety management, good sleep patterns, friendships, academic readiness, physical fitness, and an appreciation for all cultures. Unlike other parenting books, this not only works, but will bring joy to your homes! -- Jed Baker, PhD, Director of the Social Skills Training Project, author of 'No More Meltdowns' and 'Overcoming Anxiety in Children' www.jedbaker.comI've known Jeffrey for almost 20 years. He is a thoughtful, talented, knowledgeable and caring musician, therapist and parent. His book is a beautiful guide for parents and teachers on how to share music with kids, even if you think you can't carry a tune. -- Elliott Forrest, WQXR, NYC Classical Radio StationJeffrey Friedberg knows music. Coupling his deep knowledge of child development and successful experience entertaining young people, he is keenly aware of music's spectacular impact on young children. Here he gives us all a detailed, yet personal way to put them rightly on the exquisite path of music. -- Marigene Kettler, Educator, Singer, Executive Director of Rockland Conservatory of MusicTable of ContentsIntroduction: To music is to be human1. Music Matters2. Bonding through music3. Friends & social-emotional skills through music4. Sleep through music5. Physical fitness & motor development through music6. Learning, language, literacy, math skills & school readiness through music7. Feelings, focus and transitions through music8. Diversity through musicConclusion: Are you ready to musically parent?IndexCitations

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Book SynopsisAMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 2019 STONEWALL HONOR BOOK When their daughter Rosie was born, Eric and Stephani Lohman found themselves thrust into a situation they were not prepared for. Born intersex - a term that describes people who are born with a variety of physical characteristics that do not fit neatly into traditional conceptions about male and female bodies - Rosie's parents were pressured to consent to normalizing surgery on Rosie, without being offered any alternatives despite their concerns.Part memoir, part guidebook, this powerful book tells the authors' experience of refusing to have Rosie operated on and how they raised a child who is intersex. The book looks at how they spoke about the condition to friends and family, to Rosie's teachers and caregivers, and shows how they plan on explaining it to Rosie when she is older. This uplifting and empowering story is a must read for all parents of intersex children.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Our Growing Family. 2. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). 3. Resisting Surgery. 4. Waiting is Easy. 5. The Future of Intersex Children.

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Book SynopsisHaving a child who suddenly develops PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep), PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) or related conditions such as encephalitis can be a daunting challenge for parents. This clear guide explains the symptoms and diagnosis of PANDAS and PANS, with treatment options and recommended strategies for supporting children at home, at school, and in community settings.The book covers key symptoms including OCD, tics, anxiety, sensory issues and personality changes, with practical advice on medical management, nutrition, lifestyle, and addressing social and behavioural needs. Each chapter also includes handy sidebars with key information to remember, and action steps for overcoming challenges, managing relapse, family self-care and providing children with the best possible support.Trade ReviewA Parent's guide to PANDAS, PANS and Related Neuroimmune Disorders is dramatic as it is revealing written by those on the front-line of these debilitating illnesses. This highly-readable guide forces us rethink our definitions of mental illness. Above all, this guide offers coping strategies, hope and optimism the general medical community is unable to give. -- Tim Sorel, Professor, University of Florida, Producer/Director of My Kid is Not Crazy: a search for hope in the face of misdiagnosisA Parents' Guide to PANDAS, PANS and Related Neuroimmune Disorders will be a dog-eared, high-lighted, bookmarked constant companion for parents of children with PANS! It packs practical recommendations for parents from parents, with illustrative case vignettes, up-to-date information, and tools for navigating the journey to healing. It will help parents understand these disorders, work collaboratively with medical and educational professionals and care for their children and themselves. I will recommend it to my patients' families and their medical and educational care teams. -- Margo Thienemann MD, Director of PANS Program Psychiatry, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of MedicineTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part One: The Physical Realities of PANDAS, PANS and Related Conditions. 1. Your child has PANDAS or PANS - Now what? 2. What's happening in your child's brain: Medical Context of PANDAS/PANS. 3. Complex cases and comorbid conditions. 4. Common treatments and therapies for PANDAS/PANS. 5. Challenges in finding treatment for PANDAS/PANS. 6. Ensuring physical wellbeing: Nutrition and lifestyle support for PANDAS/PANS. 7. Managing relapse. Part Two: Living Well with PANDAS and PANS Symptoms. 8. Supporting mental well-being: Emotional and behavioral impact of PANDAS/PANS. 9. Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) on a daily basis. 10. Managing separation and generalized anxiety. 11. Routines, supports and social skills. 12. Family self-care: Post-traumatic stress and support systems. Part Three: Planning, Advocacy and Communication. 13. Communicating and advocating effectively on behalf of your child. 14. Developing a strong educational plan for your child. 15. School supports, accommodations and adaptations. 16. Transitions, adolescence and adulthood with PANDAS/PANS. 17. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of ideas, activities and approaches for science learning, to support kids with learning differences aged 9+ to grow in confidence, recall and understanding. The multi-sensory and fun ideas and activities can be adapted to suit individual students' needs and skills, and curriculum stage. Written by an experienced science teacher, the book includes mnemonics, art, drama and poetry activities, board games, card games, and more. All of these strategies will aid neurodiverse students' science learning and memory through boosting their creative thinking, encouraging a play-based and exploratory approach to science. Whether you want to get creative, play a game or try out a fun experiment, you can dip in and out of the activities to suit your student's unique learning style. The activities in the book will help creative thinkers who learn differently to take alternative approaches to tricky topics, grasping a fundamental understanding of key scientific concepts, whilst gaining confidence as the scientists of tomorrow.Trade ReviewDestigmatising dyslexia is a priority in educational circles; we must instead see dyslexia as a unique skill. This accessible collection of activities seeks to harness talents in dyslexic children as they learn the sciences. Brimming with enthusiasm and thorough, well-founded ideas, Hudson's gem of a handbook will be incredibly helpful for teachers and parents of dyslexic youngsters. -- Sharon Hodgson MP, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dyslexia and SpLDThis book shows a real depth of understanding of how science can be challenging for learners with specific learning needs. It is packed full of practical, do-able ideas that I think teachers will find easy to use in their classrooms. There are also genuinely thought-provoking ideas and links to further reading, making this book a great place to start exploring new ideas for teaching Science with students who have SEN. I will certainly be purchasing a copy of your book to share with my colleagues at school, so thank you for sharing it with me. -- Dr Gray Felton, GDST (Girls Day School Trust) Consultant Teacher for SENDDiana Hudson has brought together years of professional and personal experience to provide a treasure chest of ideas and activities to encourage a creative and multisensory approach to science teaching. Although written with pupils with dyslexia and related specific learning difficulties in mind, this book contains a wealth of material to enrich learning for all students. -- Professor Derek Bell, Director of LearnusAs the mother of an 11-year-old dyslexic child, I have focused his additional learning on English grammar and spelling. Therefore, it was enlightening to read about different multisensory ways to approach Science.The book was accessible with a clear structure. With so many imaginative ideas and tricks, I now feel better able to support my son. I recommend to both parents and teachers.I will regularly refer to this book and utilise the comprehensive lists of further reading and useful websites. -- Lisa, parent of an 11-year-old dyslexic childEnthusiastic, positive and innovative - just a few words that I would use to describe this wonderful book written by the experienced and knowledgeable Diana Hudson. With her first-hand experience of practical solutions in the classroom, she has compiled a treasure trove of ideas that work for pupils and teachers alike. She emphasises the strengths of the dyslexic pupil as well as things each may find difficult, and how important it is to make Science teaching relevant to life. Using poetry, songs, found items, colour, humour, dance and much more, this book of workable ideas, suitable for all pupils, can't help but enthuse those who read it. Diana's teaching methods enable Science pupils to go from: 'I can't' to 'I think I can' to 'I know I can'. An invaluable resource. -- Debbie Farnfield, co-founder of the Adult Dyslexia Centre and dyslexia specialistMany areas of the curriculum can be difficult to access for children with dyslexia. Diana Hudson has written a very helpful book that will not only help with Science but will give children transferrable skills supporting other tricky areas such as spelling and Maths. The text is presented in a very dyslexia friendly way with plenty of multi-sensory ideas to make it fun and exciting. These ideas are not exclusively for dyslexic children - it contains many suggestions that will make Science more enjoyable for any child! -- Katrina Cochrane, founder of Positive DyslexiaThis is terrific book, and the greatest thing is that it is so upbeat and positive. It really does accentuate the positive side of being dyslexic. There is an abundance of lively and fun ideas for teaching science, a subject which kids may struggle with whether they are dyslexic or not. Diana provides many creative ways to get Science across to children, using activities including games and music and dance. What better way to remember concepts that often seem obscure to young minds? -- Brian Little, chairman of the Adult Dyslexia CentreDr. Hudson ranks as one of my heroes when I was in secondary school. The work she did with me, which is reflected in the advice she offers in her book, helped me retain the confidence I needed to overcome challenges that others regarded as problems. Dr. Hudson taught me to embrace mistakes and use them as a springboard for success. She helped me find my strengths and showed me how to use them when I approach material that seemed daunting. She taught me multisensory methods to retain information successfully that I still use today. "My dog Veronica" is still painted on my temporal lobe to help me find "mass = density x volume". The techniques she taught me lit my path to medical school, and many of them I still use for my professional exams. I was lucky enough to have her in my classroom, but this book is the next best thing. I see her on every page. -- Dr Gabrielle Prager MBBS BSc MPHDiana's multi-sensory ideas for learning science have been transformational for my Year 9 son with slow processing. Instead of trying to remember wordy descriptions we now use songs and rhymes, not only do we have a lot more fun, he remembers every word! -- Amanda Warren, parent of a teenager with dyslexiaA sense of important, powerful play is embedded in every page of Diana Hudson's Exploring Science with Dyslexic Children and Teens. From the fun simplicity of the illustrations to the curiosity built into each exercise, this book does not say "Here is the only way to do this." Instead, it provides techniques and core principles to equip any teacher, parent, or mentor of young people with tools to successfully approach scientific topics. Hudson does a wonderful job of trusting the expertise of her readers while also sharing her own to create a book that can be a blueprint for all kinds of educators. She includes numerous exercises that are exciting, rigorous, and enjoyable, while also discussing how to embody the spirit of scientific inquiry in exploring beyond those exercises for an individualized experience. While the book is intended for those working with young people with dyslexia and other learning difficulties, the lessons and approaches can be applied to every form of science education and communication. Learners of all ages and styles can benefit from the multi-sensory approaches Hudson outlines. As a theatre-maker myself, I particularly enjoyed how she incorporated theatre and dance as core components to her approach. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to grow and expand as a teacher, be they educators in schools or at home. --Daniel Bird Tobin -- Daniel Bird TobinTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1 Creative Thinkers and Dyslexia. Why they sometimes struggle with science Chapter 2 Look and See Chapter 3 Hear and SayChapter 4 Touch, Make and DoChapter 5 Playing cards and Board games Chapter 6 Action Games and ActivitiesChapter 7 Act and Mime Chapter 8 DanceChapter 9 Tips and Tricks for Learning Chapter 10 Creative ScientistsGlossaryAppendix 1 Useful websitesAppendix 2 Templates.

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Book SynopsisDesigned as a professional complement to Sarah Naish's bestselling A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting, this tried and tested resource offers practical tools for all professionals supporting therapeutic families.Based on the latest research, and with photocopiable worksheets, pro formas and charts to use with parents, these tools will help you to build supportive and stable relationships with families and reduce family breakdown.The resource is structured into three parts:1. The Trauma Tracker Tool - designed to support the stability of the family and to predict possible incidents by providing an understanding of the presenting behaviours in the context of the child's history2. The Developmental Foundation Planner - to help professionals to identify and address unmet developmental needs in a structured way as soon as a child is placed with a family and thereby help reduce instances of family breakdown3. The Behaviour - Assessment of Impact and Resolution Tool (BAIRT) - which enables practitioners of most levels to engage in a step by step intervention, breaking down the most complex behaviours with a problem solving supportive process, thereby reducing the effects of blocked care and enabling engagement with parents in an honest, positive process. Simple to use, and easy to implement, these tools will enable you to create therapeutic, trauma-informed assessments, intervention and support.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first comprehensive guide for parents of children with Dual and Multiple Exceptionality (DME, sometimes called Twice Exceptionality or 2E). Children with high learning potential may also have conditions such as ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, having 'flashes of brilliance' in some areas whilst needing additional support in others. As a result, their abilities may not always be recognised in an educational setting.This book takes a strengths-based approach towards helping parents recognise and focus on their child's areas of potential to support them towards better attainment and self-esteem, and build on these abilities while also identifying and addressing areas of difficulty. It provides an understanding of the mixed learning profile of DME children, explaining why they excel in some areas but not others, as well as guidance for parents on working positively with schools and providing their child with the support they need.With stories, quotes from parents and examples throughout, this is an essential guide to helping DME children achieve their full untapped potential.Trade ReviewThis timely publication is an essential read for families nurturing the development of a child with Dual and Multiple Exceptionality. Denise adeptly weaves together the often competing priorities of special educational needs and high learning potential with clear advice and guidance at every stage. The book is written in an engaging style with an informal tone that makes it accessible to families, but also to the professionals working in this sector. I have certainly found the book insightful and I hope you will too. -- Adam Boddison, Visiting Professor of Education, University of WolverhamptonDenise has had many years' experience in supporting children with Dual or Multiple Exceptionality so they can reach their full potential. This book deals with the difficulties facing a child that has high learning potential in combination with one or more 'traditional' special needs that get in the way of being able to function at a level that matches what they could be capable of. Parents will find his book invaluable in dealing with the needs of their DME children and helping their children to thrive. -- Anna Comino-James, Founder and Trustee of The Potential Trust with over 50 years working in the fieldDenise has not only produced a comprehensive overview of Dual or Multiple Exceptionality, but a handbook that will prove to be essential reading for parents and carers who are asking themselves that question of Why is My Child so Different from Others their Age? And haven't, until now, found an answer. Denise has combined background and context with practical ideas for support, extra reading tips and action plans. She has drawn on her wealth of knowledge and experience to create a go-to guide that should help families trying to understand and support the needs of their DME children. -- Julie Taplin, Chief Executive, Potential Plus UKTable of Contents1. Introduction2. A short description of Dual and Multiple Exceptionality 3. Your child at home4. Could your child have gifts or talents?5. What does high learning potential mean? 6. What are some of the challenges your child with High Learning Potential may face? 7. Thinking about having your child with High Learning Potential assessed? 8. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis two-in-one handbook will help you to understand your child's anxiety and how to ease it, while also showing you how to reconcile your own fears and worries that come with raising an anxious child.Tips and strategies from evidence-based therapies, such as CBT, ACT and exposure therapy, are paired in this guide with humorous, thoughtful and honest anecdotes of the author's own life and parenting experiences. Challenging modern cultural pressures to be a 'perfect parent' and warning against the trap of over-accommodation, Dr Cassiday gives advice on how to embrace imperfection and uncertainty and to build resilience, compassion and gratitude so that anxiety can take the back seat in your family.With a focus on acceptance and growth rather than 'curing', this book will help you and your child to thrive and find joy even during the worst bouts of anxiety.Table of Contents1. Accidentally Getting the Short Stick in the Game of Parenting2. This Isn't What I Signed Up For3. Grab the Fun Whenever You Can4. Compassion and the New Normal5. The Value of Imperfection and Overcoming Anxiety6. Good Humor and Exposure is not a Contradiction7. Uncertainty and Risk Taking Are a Parent's Best Friend8. Gratitude is My New Attitude9. Love is gritty10.References11.Resources

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Book Synopsis'Byrne's book is about scientific parenting, and it is very welcome indeed ... breezy and digestible ... this is such a good book' Tom Whipple, The Times Kids aren't all the same. You can't follow instructions and expect success every time. So what if parents approached their children as questions to be answered and not problems to be solved? Scientist Emma Byrne takes evidence-based information on everything from physical and emotional development to what is really happening during sleep and separation anxiety, then shows how to apply it to the unique child in front of you. She challenges perceived wisdom by focusing on the variance as well as the mean - because your child is an individual, not an average. Like all good scientists, you're going to have a few missteps along the way. You'll reach dead ends; you'll need to wrack your brain for new approaches. But by staying curious, creative and paying attention to what's really happening with your family, Emma Byrne will help you figure it out. Just in time for everything to change once again.Trade ReviewByrne's book is about scientific parenting, and it is very welcome indeed ... At its best it is an overview of what we know about child development ... breezy and digestible ... this is such a good book -- Tom Whipple * The Times *I really like the premise of this book - that the findings of research on child development can help parents understand and respond to their own children better. It's a mine of information for all new parents who are curious about the remarkable capacity of infants to quickly become complex social beings. Emma Byrne's reassuring message will inspire confidence and give insight into the mysteries of the first years of life. -- Professor Susan Golombok, Director of the Centre for Family Research at the University of CambridgePraise for Emma Byrne * - *Byrne is a science writer with a PhD in robotics and a gleefully robust attitude * The Sunday Times *A glorious uplifting read -- Lucy Kellaway * Financial Times *Makes science feel downright celebratory -- Mary Norris, author of * Between You & Me *Joyous -- Lorraine Candy * Sunday Times Style *Chatty, humorously informative * Mail on Sunday *Entertaining and informative * Observer *

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Book SynopsisTHE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE MADNESS, ABSURDITY, AND UTTER CHAOS OF BEING A PARENT FROM THE HOSTS OF THE NO.1 SMASH HIT PODCAST.What's it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, bore-inspiring, 4am-relationship-straining brutality of it all? And if they did, why can't they remember it (or remember anything else, for that matter)?And just when they thought it couldn't get any harder, why didn't anyone warn them about the slices of unmatched euphoric joy and pride that occasionally come piercing through, drenching you in unbridled happiness in much the same way a badly burped baby drenches you in milk-sick?Join Josh and Rob as they share the challenges and madness of their parenting journeys with lashings of empathy and extra helpings of laughs. Filled with all the things they never tell you at antenatal classes, Parenting Hell is a beguiling mixture of humour, rumination and conversation for prospective parents, new parents, old parents and never-to-be parents alike.READERS LOVE PARENTING HELL:'Best laugh out loud book on parenting''I laughed and cried! Not being a parent I can now appreciate everything my friends do a lot more!''Every parent needs to read this''Every parent or parent-to-be or parent-adjacent needs to read this! It's also surprisingly empowering for women - the way they include the wives perspectives is beautiful''An honest account of parenting with a welcome twist/dose of humour. Buy it! Gift it.''I laughed out loud many times and once had to go into another room because I thought I might wake my sleeping husband.'

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Book SynopsisEssential guidance for new parents in bite-size form, this refresh of a classic deck from the bestselling 52 series is a perfect baby shower gift.Every new parent could use a little help—and a lot of encouragement. This updated version of a favorite deck from the beloved 52 series is full of reassurance and advice to smooth the transition into parenthood. With 52 cards offering guidance on everything from how to get sleep to how to stay calm (even when the baby isn't), these cards are a wellspring of welcome wisdom for new parents, boiled down into quick tips easy to read on any schedule.CONVENIENT AND HANDY: This deck is an easy way to process a year's worth of parenting life-hacks whenever is convenient. Slip the deck in your pocket or a bag for on-the-go wisdom.CUTE BABY SHOWER GIFT: With charming illustrations and a petite package, this little box of parenting know-how makes an easy gift pick for new parents.Perfect for:•⊂ Shoppers seeking easy add-on gifts for new parents•⊂ Friends and family seeking baby shower gifts•⊂ New parents looking for a quick and convenient advice

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Book Synopsis Super-size parenting advice courtesy of the Incredibles family in a humorous guide to raising super-duper kids, inspired by Disney and Pixar feature films The Incredibles and Incredibles 2 .Filled with hilarious and heartfelt tidbits to comfort parents in need of a good laugh or an incredible-sized hug, this playful parenting guide is a pure delight of tips, tricks, and moments of solidarity to help navigate the world of raising super kids. From Helen Parr''s advice to stay flexible to Bob Parr''s thoughtful reminder that sometimes it''s okay to not be incredible, these words of wisdom are perfect for sharing with any super moms, dads, and parents in your life. 2024 Disney/Pixar. All rights reserved.INCREDIBLES PARENTING 101: Everything you need to know about how to be a successful parent from a trusted source: the Incredibles! GIFT FOR SUPER PARENTS: It takes a villa

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Book SynopsisBring peace and calm to your busy-mama days with these inspiring meditations and mantras. Becoming a new parent can be an overwhelming experience, presenting significant challenges to mental health and wellbeing. The powerful techniques offered in this book are intended to boost psychological health, help you navigate the ups and downs of motherhood and help you be the mother – and the YOU – that you want to be. Sarah Rudell Beach offers a rich compendium of practical advice on how to be present in the moment, and how to live with curiosity and without judgement and offers powerful tools that can transforms how you relate to your own life and how you engage with the world. There is a growing body of research that tells us that when mothers practise self-care they experience less stress and anxiety, build stronger relationships with their children and feel less overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood. Their children experience less stress and anxiety, too. In this beautifully illustrated book, Sarah Rudell Beach introduces the basics of self-care and offers a collection of meditations and affirmations. From dealing with tantrums and your patience being tested to making time for yourself and practising self-compassion, you’ll discover how being present in the moment can lead to greater calm, balance and ease in your daily life.

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Book Synopsis** A Granta Book of the Year 2023 **'Raises the stakes for the rest of us writers' ISABEL WAIDNER'An important new talent' FIONA SHAW'Curious, queer, whip-smart, hilarious and tender' GAIL MCCONNELLA living exploration of undoing and redoing queer single parenting and love, in conversation with an AI algorithm and a toddler.As Hannah Silva navigates friendship, dating and life as a queer single parent in London, her toddler and the algorithm contribute humour, play and insight. With the help/disruption of these unreliable narrators, Hannah deconstructs her story, and constructs a new one. She unravels everything she has been taught to want, finding alternative ways of thinking, loving and parenting today.Queer, creative, sexy and compassionate, My Child, the Algorithm is non-fiction at its finest.Trade ReviewMy Child, the Algorithm redoes what autobiography is. Funny, inventive and moving, it raises the stakes for the rest of us writers -- Isabel Waidner * author of STERLING KARAT GOLD *Hannah breaks all the rules in order to refresh our minds. No writer I know in drama is as brave or as vulnerable. She talks to another hinterland of the mind. She writes like she is climbing a mountain naked.... an important new talent -- Fiona ShawCurious, queer, whip-smart, hilarious and tender. Just read it. Hannah Silva is my favourite male seahorse -- Gail McConnellA bold and inventive meditation on the complexities of motherhood. I loved it -- Irenosen Okojie * author of NUDIBRANCH *A work worthy to stand beside classics of queer parenting by Maggie Nelson and Gail McConnell, Silva's book asks all the right questions about art, family and love, with clarity, invention and passion -- Joanna Walsh * author of GIRL ONLINE: A USER MANUAL *My Child, the Algorithm is extraordinary, in both its subject matter and in the purpose and power of its prose. This is writing from life's bleeding edge, driven by curiosity, by pain, and at times by howling need. There's light here, too; playfulness, humour, and so much love. Just as children remake their mothers, so this book seems, at times, to remake language itself. I adored it -- Marianne LevyHannah Silva's writing is searing, sharp, moving, and alive to the inanities and absurdities of her worlds. With a poet's ear and a truly poetic eye and playwright's feel for all life's dramas her talent is one to treasure and audio drama's rarest of pleasures -- David Eldridge * dramatist and screenwriter *Hannah Silva lets bodies and rooms be the waxing and waning things of space and line they also are, instead of manoeuvrable substance. How beautiful - this is amazing work -- Anthony (Vahni) CapildeoA brilliant, surprising, funny, moving, unexpected, unique work of genius -- Nadia Molinari

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Book SynopsisThe coming out process for LGBTQIA+ adolescents can be a terrifying moment, not only for themselves, but also for their family and friends. When intense emotions are running the gamut of concern, shock, joy or even anger and acceptance, it can be tricky to process how you feel while giving your child the support they need.Offering essential guidance and advice, this book is here to help you with chapters that explore LGBTQIA+ terminology, understanding the coming out process, effective communication strategies, talking to your LGBTQIA+ kid about sex, the parents' process of acceptance, and the family coming out process. Importantly, this guide also covers a wide range of lesser-known orientations such as pansexuality and asexuality as well as dedicated chapters on trans youth and the often overlooked grieving process for parents with stories of lived experience throughout.With a unique three step strategy, you and your family can support your LGBTQIA+ child's newly shared identity, create a stronger family unit, and move towards a more open, affirming relationship based on honest communication and understanding.Trade ReviewI can't think of more important subject to tackle with candor, simplicity and grace. This book should be on every parent's nightstand. -- Liz Vaccariello, Editor in Chief, Parents, Real Simple & People magazineWhen you find yourself not knowing where to turn, Out, is like sitting down with a trusted friend. This is the go to resource for any parent supporting their LGBTQIA+ kid through the coming out process. -- Stacy London, TV personality, CEO State of MenopauseThe book's conversational style truly translates complex themes into easily digestible topics that are sure to amplify support for all LGBTQIA+ kids! A must read for supporting today's LGBTQIA+ youth. -- Nick Grant, PhD, ABPP, President, GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ EqualityInformative, practical, and authentic. What a gift this book is to so many parents, kids, families. Sovec gives parents, wherever they are, the experience of being safe, seen, and soothed, gently helping them move toward being the parent their LGBTQ+ kid needs them to be. -- Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, PhD, New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline, Founder of The Center for ConnectionOut is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to be there for their LGBTQIA+ kid's journey in the most supportive way possible. If you have questions, fears, or concerns, this book is an incredible resource to educate yourself, so you can respond to your child with love. -- Kristin Johansen, actress, activist, mom to trans teen actor Isaiah StannardThe best thing about this book is that you don't have to know anything before you pick it up - all you need to do is start on page one. It's not technical, it's deeply personal, in a way that can only come from years of working with LGBTQ youth and their families. -- Dr Laura Erickson-Schroth, Editor of Trans Bodies, Trans Selves, Chief Medical Officer at The Jed FoundationA powerful, intelligent, and empathetic book that guides parents and professionals in supporting LGBTQIA+ kids through the coming out process. Out, addresses many of the fears and anxieties parents of LGBTQIA+ children face in a kind and compassionate manner. -- Dr. Dustin Nowaskie, Founder & President OutCare Health

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Book SynopsisEven if children know their phonics and ABC's inside out and can read every book in their book bag, why is it still so difficult to get them to want to read and write? How do we begin to get our children excited about literacy? The answer might surprise you...let them play!Featuring 40 engaging play-based activities, this book makes literacy so fun that children won't notice they're also actively developing reading and writing skills. From blow painting words to making paper chain sentences, each activity can be done using household items and they are adaptable for children of any age and ability, making learning accessible for all. With charming black and white line illustrations to depict each activity, this is a great way to connect with children while helping to build their literacy skills at the same time.Trade ReviewPlay is at the heart of science, the arts, engineering, architecture - in short the world we live in. We all learn through play. Yet, for some reason play gets downgraded as trivial. Perhaps that's because we love it. This book puts play where it belongs: at the heart of our lives. * Michael Rosen, Writer and broadcaster *The best kind of books offer the reader an adventure within its pages and the best kind of adventure is one that leads to something new. Georgina has skilfully created a wealth of fantastic fresh ideas that act like a much-needed map guiding us towards a deeper understanding of who The Unique Child truly is and how play with all its magic can show them the joyful gift of being a reader and a writer. * Greg Bottrill, childhood advocate and author of "Can I Go And Play Now? *Well done Georgina, another brilliant book for playful parents! It's so refreshing to see lots of ways to practise those essential early reading and writing skills in fun and active ways! This will be such a helpful guide for so many of us wanting to give our children the best start in life. * Claire Russell founder of playHOORAY! *This is a unique and seemingly never-ending supply of fun filled ideas to develop our children as readers and writers. Durrant has cleverly provided us with the go-to manual for those who wish to enthuse and empower children in their literacy journey. * Chris Dyson- Headteacher Parklands Primary School and Author of ‘Parklands: A School Built on Love *When I was reading this book, what struck me immediately was the sheer depth of Georgina's knowledge on how to support reluctant readers. Since being lucky enough to have 'early access' to this book, I have found myself recommending it to other professionals, parents and carers alike! * Dr Helen Ross, trustee of the British Dyslexia Association, dyslexic dyslexia expert and educational consultant *Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1 - Sensory Ways; 2 - Imaginative Play Ways; 3 - Crafty Ways; 4 - Active Ways; 5 - Every Day Hacks

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Book SynopsisWith a unique focus on the effects of poverty on parenting in Britain, this book explores what professionals and policy makers can do to support families living in poverty.The authors examine community-level poverty and its relationship to family and individual problems such as low income, poor mental health and child behavioural difficulties. Using data from the first nationally representative survey of parents living in especially poor circumstances, they assess the wider help parents receive, both through formal support services and through informal networks of family and friends. Drawing on a study of 1750 parents by the Policy Research Bureau for Department of Health, this book shows what service-users think of the resources available to them and how policy and practice in family support services could be improved.Trade ReviewThe authors have made great efforts to bring the data to life by presenting the views of the family in a readable format whilst still providing the necessary statistical analysis. Direct quotes are used frequently which provide a pleasant contrast from the tables and figures... This in-depth book would be of use to occupational therapy practitioners who are investigating the issues which affect the uptake of their service in poor environments for two main reasons. Firstly, it provides a useful insight into the perceptions of parents about formal and semi-formal support; secondly, it suggests some new ways of tackling active participation and engagement from families who do not take up an occupational therapy service even though the need has been identified. -- Napot JournalThis is a welcome and timely work, given the continued interest in social capital, and offers a UK perspective on the role of both community ecology and statutory services in the task of child-rearing. -- Social Policy Vol. 33/2The strengths of this book lie both in its structure and in the quality of the quantitative data. The introduction sets out the aims of the study and clearly guides the reader to the content of each chapter. The book is divided into five parts, each with an introduction to the main theme and the issues discussed. The survey design appears rigorous and well constructed, with extensive appendices explaining sampling process, data collection and data analysis. The section dealing with issues of coping was of particular interest for two reasons. First, the authors critically engage with the concept of `coping', acknowledging the lack of a clear, and at times partial, definition. They point out that in relation to child welfare the concept tends to focus on outcomes, i.e. the inability, or ability, to cope. An important part of this study is to broaden the concept to understand the process of coping, by exploring both outcomes and strategies parents use to adapt to stress. Second, suggesting that many parents do cope in difficult circumstances raises a political question: why should governments intervene if parents are able to deal with the stresses they encounter? The authors do not lose sight of potential for misuse of their findings, concluding that "material poverty underpinned so many other risk factors in this study" (p.237). -- Child & Family Social WorkThis volume reports crucial findings from the Department of Health's children's research initiative which document how poverty and "stressors" undermine parents' capacity to parent. This is a valuable book for practitioners in Sure Start, child day care, residential work and social work with children. -- Community CareParenting in Poor Environments reports on a research study with parents that are living in objectively "poor environments"... The nature of the study means that the book has a large volume of quantitative data to convey, however it manages to do so in a digestible way which is aided by a style of writing that re-iterates key messages throughout. -- Journal of Social Welfare and Family LawPolicy-makers and practitioners seeking to focus on the ecology of parenting will find much in this well-written study to inform their knowledge base and daily work. -- Research and Policy UpdatesTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction and Background. 1. Introduction. 2. Methodology and demographic characteristics of the sample. Part 2: Parents under stress. 3. Stress factors at the individual level. 4. Stress factors at the family level 5. Stress factors at the community and neighbourhood level. Part 3: Social support to parents in poor environments. 6. Informal support. 7. Semi-formal support. 8. Formal support. 9. Support deficits in poor environments. Part 4: Risk, support and coping. 10. Coping and not coping. 11. Coping strategies. 12. Social support and coping: Does support make a difference? Part 5: Summary of key Findings, implications and messages for policy and practice. 13. Patterns of need and support: Priority groups for policy and practice attention. 14. What do parents want from support? Messages for policy and practice. Appendices. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisFor parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother to thirteen-year-old Kenneth, author of Asperger Syndrome, the Universe and Everything, and since his diagnosis at the age of eight she has gathered together the parenting ideas and tips that have had a positive effect on Kenneth's life. Brenda discusses parents' reaction to their child's AS and gives advice on how better to understand 'Planet Asperger'. This book helps parents to respond positively to the challenge of AS and find the 'treasure' in their child's way of being.Trade ReviewBrenda Boyd's book is a well presented and easy-to read guide for any parent or carer of a child with Asperger syndrome. It could be equally useful for a teacher with an AS child in their class. The beauty of this book is that it focuses not just on the needs of the child but on those of the parent too. The tips and strategies are not confined just to dealing with challenging behaviour, but also to helping you cope with it. -- CommunicationI found this book to be very insightful with useful information and many valuable tips in dealing with some of the unique issues that we face with our children everyday. It can be read thoroughly from cover to cover where you will find all of the ideas, tips and strategies embedded in the main text. However, it can also be used as a quick reference guide for specific problems or concerns. -- The MAAPIt would prove invaluable to successfully including a child with Asperger's in mainstream education as it is vital to understand the whole picture and, importantly, understand that parents have already developed the best strategies for their child through experience. As a teacher, I would like to see this book used as part of awareness training because, without an insight into what it is like to live with a child with Asperger's, no one can be expected to understand fully. However, as a parent, I appreciate Boyd's positive attitude which ensures readers will gain a sense of celebrating Asperger's as a life-enriching experience. -- Community CareParenting A Child with Asperger Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies, by Brenda Boyd, is more than simply a book about a mother's personal experience in parenting and educating children with AS. In its four chapters the book contains many ideas, tips and strategies that could be invaluable for parents who are raising children with AS... not only is this book a quick read that will serve as an excellent resource for parents, but it could also be used as a guide in helping parents respond positively to the challenges of raising a child with AS and appreciating his or her unique way of being. -- Focus on Autism and other Developmental DisabilitiesSocial care managers and staff may wish to recommend this book to parents and carers of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) There is straightforward advice on how parents ca best look after themselves, avoid anxiety and gain an understanding of their child's condition. There is advice on `bringing out the best in your child', but over half the book consists of tips and strategies on common problems and issues which can occur at school, home and elsewhere. All the guidance is presented accessibly, without jargon, and the author is clearly thoughtful and vastly experienced. -- Care and HealthThe most remarkable thing about Parenting a child with Asperger syndrome is that Brenda Boyd has been able to find the time to write such a gem of a book - a mere five years after her son's diagnosis! Primarily aimed at parents whose children have been newly diagnosed, this book is essential reading for such parents as well as being a very useful tool for "old hands" and professionals alike. Parenting a child with Asperger syndrome is an extremely practical guide in which Brenda writes from the heart, drawing on her considerable personal experience with her own son.she is able to dispense sound advice in the form of "200 Tips and Strategies", tempered with a mother's common sense, humour, insight and love. This is a book to be read from cover to cover, but it is also designed to be used to solve specific problems as they arise. Parenting a child with Asperger syndrome is the kind of book that should be handed to parents along with their child's diagnosis. -- Autism Spectrum AustraliaThis book is brilliant. I've read it through, re-read sections and still want to pick it up and dip into it. The approach is very refreshing - easy to read, practical and realistic. So many parents are going to breathe a sigh of relief when they read this book. -- Julie Connell, Educational PsychologistThis totally practical, unpretentious book is well worth reading. It contains a wealth of information, simply presented, from the heart. -- The National Association for Special Educational NeedsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. How to Use This Book in a Hurry. Introduction. 1. Laying the Foundations. 2. Bringing Out the Best in Your Child. 3. Common Problems, A-Z. 4. A Word of Personal Reflection. 5. Tip Finder: A List of All the Ideas, Tips and Strategies Contained in the Book. Appendices: 1. Applied Behaviour Analysis. 2. Planning an ABA Intervention. 3. A Token Economy. 4. Ground Rules. 5. My Emotions Book. 6. Anger Dos and Don'ts. 7. Emotion Vocabulary. 8. Ways to Earn Happy and Sad Faces. 9. Breaking a Task Into Smaller Steps. 10. The Clear Speech Game. 11. Hurting is Not Always Intentional. 12. Teasing and Banter. 13. What is Bullying? 14. Bullying Dos and Don'ts. Useful Websites. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisProgress made with children with conduct disorder in specialist schools often does not transfer to the home, but this book shows how behavioural parent training and applied behaviour analysis can help professionals work with parents to continue improving their child's behaviour.Conduct Disorder and Behavioural Parent Training provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of conduct disorder and the individual, familial and social factors that influence the development of persistent antisocial behaviour. The author presents thorough evidence for the effectiveness of the following aspects of behavioural parent training:* compliance training* encouraging good behaviour through praise, enthusiasm and attention* using `time out' as an effective punishment technique* transfer of improvements to school setting* effects of treatment on the child's siblings.He considers the relative impact and costs of different settings for parent training, and outlines ethical issues and future directions for research in this area.This book is essential reading for all professionals involved in the care of children with conduct disorder, as well as psychology and social work students and academics.Trade ReviewThis book is an in-depth analysis of various behavioural training programmes for parents, which range from compliance training to effective discipline and positive parenting practices. It is written in an accessible but academic style, which is both thorough and sincere. The book is well structured with clearly flagged sections within each chapter that allow the reader to easily locate the passage they're looking for. This may seem like a trivial point, but for a busy practitioner ease of access is a significant factor. -- Children Now MagazineAn excellent, scholarly, but essentially practical book. Saluté. One to keep at your elbow. -- from the Foreword by Professor Brian SheldonThis is not an introductory-level book, but is a clear and through text for an experienced professional working with families with children with conduct disorders and for those of us who support more 'mainstream' parents it is an interesting an in depth analysis of programmes that may help our more challenging clients. -- Children Now MagazineTable of ContentsForeword. Brian Sheldon. Introduction. Part I: Conceptual Framework and Empirical Background. 1. Integrating applied behaviour analysis into therapeutic practice. 2. Childhood conduct disorder. 3. Behavioural parent training. Part II: Implementing Behavioural Parent Training. 4. Assessment. 5. Compliance training. 6. Non-coercive discipline. 7. Positive parenting practices. 8. Generalisation across settings. 9. Emerging issues. Afterword. Appendix 1: Sample recording sheets. Appendix 2: Observational coding scheme. Appendix 3: Sample consent form. Appendix 4: Coding sheets. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisHow much independence should parents allow teenagers who claim rights and privileges, show excessive confidence and test the boundaries of discipline? How can parents handle the physical and emotional changes in their adolescent child?This book offers helpful advice to parents whose children have reached the turbulent teenage years. From conflict management to issues of bullying, stealing and smoking, it guides parents as their children alternate between maturity and immaturity and develop their own identity. It explains the impact of school life, group pressures and close friendships on 12-14-year-olds' development and helps parents to offer their child support, while accepting his or her increased need for privacy. Alongside these challenges, the author reveals the rewards of sharing in these young people's enthusiasm and ambitions, as they grow more confident and responsible.This book provides practical and sensitive advice for parents to help them relate to and communicate with their child at a difficult time of transition, while being prepared to question what they thought they already knew about their son or daughter - and about parenting.Trade ReviewThe book highlights the often powerful emotions 12- to 14-year-olds experience as they try to find their own space, and distance themselves from their parents, guardians and carers while establishing friends and peer support... It gives practical advice on how to deal with situations and how to manage conflict around issues such as smoking, bullying, eating disorders and sexuality, which will not only help a parent but any professional who works with children and young people.The quotations from older people about their experiences as a 12- to 14-year-old are informative and interesting, evoking my own personal memories of being that age.The highlight of this book is Waddell's clear, concise and informative writing style, complimented by her excellent research. I would highly recommend this book for the casual reader and those seeking in-depth information about the "terrible 12s". -- 0-19 MagazineThis publication, part of a series of guides that concentrate on key transitions in children's lives, offers practical and sensitive guidance for parents supporting their child through the new challenges of teenage life. It includes advice on issues such as stealing, bullying, smoking and eating disorders. -- Children NowThis short paperback is one of a revised series written by staff from The Tavistock Clinic. The author, a child psychotherapist, explores the complex and ambivalent feelings aroused during this turbulent transitional period when children struggle to develop social and emotional independence from their families. There is growing concern among professionals working with this age group that the pressures on young teenagers have increased with the advent of the Internet, mobile phones, powerful advertising as well as the consequences of family break-up and new educational demands. A book that aims to explain the conflicting emotions and turmoil, the peer group pressures and the moodiness and uncertainty with which parents and teachers are confronted, is very welcome. -- DebateTable of ContentsForeword, Jonathan Bradley. Introduction. 1. Other Bodies: Other Selves. 2. Sexuality. 3. School Life: The Primary/Secondary Divide. 4. Groups: Inclusion and Exclusion. 5. A Question of Identity: "Who am I?" 6. Running Into Difficulties. 7. Life in the Family. Helpful Organizations. Index.

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Book SynopsisFathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. Different Dads is a collection of inspiring personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability.The fathers featured represent a broad spectrum of experience. Their contributions reflect a wide range of cultures; some are single fathers, others are married adoptive fathers. What they all have in common are the challenges that face them and their families in raising a child with a disability. Issues explored include the reactions of family, friends and colleagues, how to deal with the organisations and professionals that support families with a disabled child, and the difficulty of being open about feelings in a culture that doesn't always expect men to have a sensitive or nurturing role.Offering direct and thoughtful perspectives on being a father of a child with a disability, this book will be a valuable source of support and information for families with disabled children, and also for health and social care professionals who work with these families.Trade ReviewThis book will offer invaluable insights for anyone concerned with families with a disabled child. The fathers talk movingly about how they responded when they realised their child was disabled – the grief, the sense of loss, the challenges, but above all the enduring love, the sense of pride and connection to their child, and the stories of what they have learnt and gained along the way'This book should give confidence and inspiration to health and social care professionals to engage with fathers'. -- Fatherhood Institute E-newsletterThis book is a must read for any parent who has a child with a disability. There is at least one story that families can relate to. Dads may also feel they are not alone, while mums may no realise the father's perspective. It is an easy read although the subject material is sometimes distressing. This is the reality and I believe a greater understanding will be developed.In Summary this book provides an excellent resource and is very informative. As a dad and a professional myself, I can recommend this wholeheartedly. -- GAP Good Autism PracticeIt is a great idea to draw together stories of fathers' experiences in bringing up disabled children. One of the ways parents manage to cope is to know that others have been through the same experiences. Then you learn that it isn't just about coping – there are positive stories to tell. -- David Cameron, Prime MinisterI found this incredibly moving and difficult to read without crying. It is impossible to read in one sitting, but good to dip into, to be reminded of how difficult the position can be. There are 21 stories of dads in different circumstances with disabled children. Some are married, or live with partners. Others are raising children alone. Some are divorced and having trouble keeping contact with their children. The conclusion is very useful, full of helpful hints on how to obtain support and do the right thing for the children. It is difficult, but not impossible to be the father of a child affected by disability…It is a very encouraging work, and well worth reading. -- Families Need Fathers“Us men” do not readily express our feelings and to have a book that expresses men's thoughts and feelings towards their own disabled child was a great opportunity to see whether there are other dads out there who feel like me. The book gives the reader an amazing insight to these 21 very different Dads' lives, each giving an account of their child's disability, their feelings, family background and their child's development. Each account ends with a piece of advice from these dads to other fathers and there are many various offers of advice, but the overwhelming sense of strength and optimism is clear and humbling to read…I certainly could connect and identify with many of these dads and would recommend it to other dads of children with hemiplegia to read because the overriding positive comments do make you reflect on your own well being: John (dad of two-year-old Rhiannon) says, “if able-bodied people had the same determination as disabled folk, then we would all be winners.” -- HemiHelpTable of ContentsForeword by The Right Honourable David Cameron MP. Introduction. Chapter 1: John. Chapter 2: Phil. Chapter 3: Andrew. Chapter 4: Rob. Chapter 5: Kash. Chapter 6: Simon. Chapter 7: Andrew. Chapter 8: Matthew. Chapter 9: Kevin. Chapter 10: Nigel. Chapter 11: Yuri. Chapter 12: Steve. Chapter 13: Jonathon. Chapter 14: Gordon. Chapter 15: Tony. Chapter 16: Paul. Chapter 17: Richard. Chapter 18: Mike. Chapter 19: Edward. Chapter 20: John. Chapter 21: Michael. Conclusion. Glossary of Terms. Index.

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Book SynopsisParents, teachers and other professionals often struggle to know how to deal with disruptive, abusive or aggressive behaviour. This book addresses the urgent need for a realistic, practical and effective approach to dealing with severe disruptive behaviour in children and adolescents. Adapting the principles of non-violent resistance originally advocated by Mahatma Gandhi, the book provides de-escalation techniques which empower the adult and unburden the distressed child. The authors outline the theoretical basis upon which the approach was developed, and explain how and why it can be so effective. Case studies demonstrate how the approach can be used to reach more successful places with unhappy and disruptive children of different ages. A separate section for parents provides useful advice on how to take the theoretical material and use it to deal with problematic behaviour in everyday life. As effective as it is original, this approach will empower desperate parents and despairing caregivers by equipping them with hands-on tools to contain, counter and positively direct the aggression and opposition which they face from children in distress.Trade ReviewWhat immediately appeals to me about this book is the practical, child-centred nature of the approach... This is an important book offering a very specific set of ideas, which can, however, be interpreted in different ways to provide strategies that are flexible enough to meet the needs of individual children and families. -- Child Abuse ReviewIt contains some very good explanatory information about the principles adopted when working with the model, with excellent advice on how to deal with the child's resistance to the parent's methods, even suggesting ways to anticipate and prepare for the child's negative response in the initial stages... Overall, I liked this book and the model, and found myself thinking of families and young people I am currently involved with for whom this approach may effect change... I believe the methods described on how to increase a parent's presence in the life of their child; the non-acceptance of abusive behaviours and how to communicate this to the child without escalation or provocation, and the return to the parent being in control of the household are all outcomes professionals are trying to achieve day in and day out. This will be an excellent guide on how to go about achieving this where parents have the capacity to follow through the methods described. -- RostrumMore readable than many of their counterparts, Avraham-Krehwinkel and Aldridge have presented some interesting strategies here for dealing with aggressive and hostile children and young people. Their parent-centred focus comprehensively outlines a range of techniques that can be used to deal with complex family relationships...The Munro review of child protection concerns all professionals who make judgments about the best interests of children. Pertinents to this, the authors offer observations from a series of case studies that are directed at antisocial behaviours and situations where families are struggling with parent-child relationships. The latter half of the book includes a clear and extensive guide for how parent can employ the principles of the proposed approach, which could be a useful resource for practitioners. -- Children and Young People NowViolence answered with more violence only begets even more violence. "A Non-Violent Resistance Approach with Children in Distress: A Guide for Parents and Professionals" is a guide to dealing with disruptive and aggressive behavior from children and how to discourage this behavior in a way that will leave to a more harmonious household. Aimed at both parents and child psychologists, the information is expertly researched with plenty of thoughts and theories to help curb this inappropriate behavior. -- The Midwest Book ReviewI believe it may substantially complement and enrich current approaches to avoiding and managing violence while supporting children and adults with autism. -- Journal of Autism Developmental Disorders.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. The Politics of Family Conflict. 2. An Ecological Approach. 3. The Non-Violent Resistance Model. 4. From Theory to Practice - The Intervention. 5. Young Child with Self-Destructive Behaviour. 6. A Barricaded Teenager. 7. A Teen at Risk. 8. Family and Community. 9. The Child, the Parent and the School. 10. The Model of Non-violent Resistance - A Guidebook for Parents. 11. Overview. References.

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Book SynopsisConstipation, Withholding and Your Child is a positive, accessible guide to dealing with the common problems of stool withholding, soiling and wetting in young children. It gives insight into the perspectives of both children and parents, enabling a clear understanding of the issue.Using friendly and informal language, the book examines the different causes of toileting problems, including the arrival of siblings and difficulties at school, and provides practical techniques and strategies to help children overcome these problems. It emphasises the importance of diet and offers advice on how to make using the toilet less frightening, the benefits of keeping a stool diary chart, and what laxatives and medications to use in different circumstances. It provides tips on how to tackle inappropriate lavatorial behaviour sensitively and addresses the issues particular to children with special needs.This book is a reassuring, informative and non-patronising guide to help children overcome toileting problems. It is useful for parents and all professionals who work with children.Trade ReviewThis book would be particularly useful for parents but is also interesting for professionals and especially those dealing with babies and young children. -- National Childminding AssociationConstipation, Withholding and Your Child is easy to read and introduces humour into a taboo subject while acknowledging the complexity of the problem. Cohn talks in plain language that can easily be understood by parents, health care professionals and older children. It uses a relaxed storybook style that encourages children to discover their own solutions...This book covers all aspects of the condition. It is an excellent resource for all those involved in the care of children with constipation and soiling. It will also serve as a helpful guide for parents, many of whom feel they have been left to cope alone.It could also inspire parents to continue with a management programme, knowing there is light at the end of the tunnel if they persist with the medication, the toilet routine and treatment plan. -- Children NowTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Mr Poo - A Children's Story About Constipation and Stool Withholding. 3. The Life Cycle of the Stool - From Food to Poo. 4. How Can You Tell If It's Normal or Not? 5. It's Not Constipation - It's Stool Withholding? 6. Are We Missing Something Serious? 7. What are the Signs of Stool Withholding? 8. It's Not a Wee Problem - Constipation and Urinary Problems. 9. This Is Not a Book About Toilet Training, but…a Few Tips 10. The Holy Grail - Sensible Use of the Toilet 11. Milk, Water and Fibre. 12. Which Method? 13. Medication for Constipation. 14. Soiling (Encopresis). 15. Wetting (Enuresis). 16. Bedwetting and Medication. 17. If Things Don't Go According To Plan - Theories and Strategies for Improving Results 18. Happy Families…and Real Ones. 19. Children with Other Issues. 20. Schools. Appendix: A High Fibre Diet. Contacts and Further Information. Index.

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Book SynopsisChildren with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing struggle to regulate their emotions and behaviors in response to sensory stimulation. This book explains how to recognize these disorders, which are often misdiagnosed, and offers practical ways of helping children with regulation disorders.The authors describe the everyday experiences of those who interact with infants and children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing. They explain the distinguishing characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment and treatment approaches for the disorder. Focusing on early intervention, they present a range of management strategies for sensory sensitivities, motor problems, over- or under-reaction, and extremes of behavior. These practical strategies for parents and professionals will help children with regulation disorders integrate and succeed in the family, at school and in the community.This concise book will be of interest to those who assess, educate and parent children with regulation disorders.Trade Review"Understanding Regulation Disorders of Sensory Prosessing in Children" is an excellent resource for professionals and parents alike. The authors provide an easily understandable and practical resource to assist children with regulation disorders...A particular strength of this book is that the authors are able to make a complex diagnostic process very accessible to the average reader by use of case examples and graphical models. -- Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry, Julia Hunter MD, FRCPC, Vancouver, British ColumbiaWritten by a child psychiatrist and an occupational Therapist it is addressed to caretakers of these disorders. It enumerates and describes these disorders, reviews the diagnostic techniques and their management. For pediatricians and neurologists. -- Pediatric Endocrinology ReviewsTable of ContentsPart One: Understanding Regulation Disorders. 1. Introduction. 2. Assessment and diagnosis of regulation disorders. 3. The development of regulation during infancy, toddler, preschool and early school years. 4. Therapeutic approaches for the child with regulation disorders. Part Two: Managing Regulation Disorders. 1. Sensory responses. 2. Motor responses. 3. Physiological responses. 4. Behavioural organization and processing - affect regulation. 5. Behavioural organization and processing - attention regulation. 6. Regulation of behaviour. Part Three: The Impact of Regulation Disorders. 1. The school system and the child with regulation disorders. 2. Social skills and the child with regulation disorders. 3. Meeting the needs of family members. Glossary. Resources. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisInvaluable in providing vivid illustrations of the strengths and needs of young parents who have been 'looked after' and, therefore of their children at the start of their lives. It illuminates policy and practice implications and points the way forward to what needs to be done to ameliorate their lives. Throughout, it presents its research in an accessible style and measured tone that make it difficult to put down.'- Extract from the Foreword by Ann Phoenix, Co-Director of the Thomas Coram Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of LondonSupporting Young Parents explores early pregnancy and parenthood from the perspectives of young men and women in and leaving care. Most discussion about teenage pregnancy and parenthood focuses on the negative consequences for teenagers and their children. Yet, for some young people, particularly those who have been disadvantaged in life, early parenthood may offer the security of a family life, a sense of stability and an opportunity to build emotional attachments. This book draws on authoritative research into the reasons for and experiences of pregnancy and parenthood among young people from local authority care. It questions the assumptions that early parenthood always limits young people's choices and opportunities and examines the types of support most likely to enable successful parenting. This book will be essential reading for community nurses, health visitors, social workers, academics and students working in the fields of health, education and social care.Trade ReviewThis book is a refreshingly honest read using real-life scenarios to depict key issues surrounding the subject manner. It sets out contemporary perspectives, current legislation and government policies, combined with an understanding of research methodology. I would recommend this book to anyone working with teenage pregnancy and young parenthood. -- Children & Young People NowTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Ann Phoenix. 1. Introduction. 2. Putting Pregnancy and Parenthood in Context. 3. Being Young, Being in Care. 4. Going It Alone: Young People's Experiences of Learning about Sex and Relationships. 5. Deciding What to Do: Young People's Reactions and Responses to Pregnancy. 6. Being Pregnant. 7. Being a Mum, Being a Dad. 8. Finding a Balance: Young People's Experiences of Child Protection Proceedings. 9. Getting Help from Services. 10. Moving Forward. References. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding 4-5-year-olds gives a thoughtful overview of the challenges that children face as they gradually move away from a strong attachment to their families and turn towards the wider world of school and life outside the family.Lesley Maroni discusses the critical social and emotional developments at this age, including identity, independence and sibling rivalry, the transition to school and friendships with peers, coping with illness and loss, and gender differences. The author also shows how 4-5-year-olds explore real issues using the protective safety of pretend play and their imagination.This accessible book provides valuable insights and a wealth of case examples that will help parents, educators and carers better understand and relate to children at this demanding, yet exciting, stage of development.Trade ReviewIt is refreshing to read a book that focuses on this age group as young individuals, not as children who have to be fitted into adult-determined framework. Lesley Maroni explores sensitively how they try to make sense of daily life. She offers valuable descriptions of the ways children's perspective and confusion, emerge through their play and conversation. Like others in the Understanding Your Child series from the Tavistock Clinic, the book is written both for parents and practitioners. -- Nursery WorldReview for all of the series'They are a rich resource of balanced, sensitive and non-judgemental advice to help parents and professionals looking after children…The central subject is the mental and emotional development of children and their parents. And the style is intelligent and friendly… The books form a cohesive and continuous guide to almost everything I have ever wondered about bringing up my children.' -- 0-19 MagazineWritten in a simple, engaging style, citing plenty of familiar examples from home and school, Lesley Maroni brings the world into focus from a child's perspective, revealing the enormity of the challenges they face at this age as they make significant transitions from the more contained environment of home and preschool to the larger world of primary school... The book provides a clear background to the social and emotional development of children this age. It guides adults through this demanding, transitory period, revealing the coping mechanisms behind many behaviours and showing what support can be given at home and school. Having previously felt overwhelmed by the emotional neediness and demands of 4-5 year old, this book has left me with more appreciation of the daily pressures they face. I have a heightened awareness of the distress these struggles can cause, and greater confidence to work with this age group in a firm, supportive manner. I am keen to read more of the series to find out how the story of development unfolds. -- Primary First, Clare Fernandes NorrisTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword, Jonathan Bradley. Introduction. Chapter 1: Family Life. Chapter 2: School and the Wider World. Chapter 3: Social Development. Chapter 4: Books and Reading to your Child. Chapter 5: Anxieties and Worries. Chapter 6: Moving On. Conclusion. References and Further Reading. Helpful Organizations. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-read guide offers a complete overview of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLDs) and the wide variety of symptoms that different types of NLD present.Maggie Mamen enables readers to select the most relevant strategies for coping with and managing their particular symptoms. She provides a wealth of practical advice on key skills such as developing written and verbal communication, understanding social clues, managing behaviour, self-regulation and improving organization. She also covers relevant teaching methods for the classroom.This practical and accessible introduction is an essential guide for those families and professionals working with children and adults with NLDs.Trade ReviewI will certainly re-read this intersting and practical book which I recommend to EP and clinical colleagues and other professionals such as speech therapists.` -- Debate, Pat Bennett, Educational Psychologist, Lancashore CISClearly, Maggie Mamen has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the particular strengths and weaknesses of individuals with NLDS. Maggie Mamen's attitude to her subject is both positive and optimistic, based upon current research yet with a practical and common-sense approach for parents and teachers to follow. Her book can be recommended to all those involved with NLD children as a useful addition to current publications. -- The Patoss BulletinIt is relevant to education staff, and the importance of speech and language therapy input is also highlighted. The book covers assessment and further devides nonverbal learning disabilities into subgroups; perceptual, social, written expressive and attentional. It contains easy to read chapters on management strategies and useful websites. -- Speech & Language Therapy in PracticeTable of ContentsOverview. 1. Introduction to Learning Disabilities. 2. What the eye doesn't see…Recognizing NLD. 3. Assessment and diagnosis of NLD. 4. Pattern recognition and NLD. 5. Introduction to Subtypes. 6. Perceptual NLD. 7. Social NLD. 8. Written Expressive NLD. 9. Attentional NLD.10. General Approaches to Managing NLD. 11. Strategies for Organizational skills. 12. Strategies for Communication Skills and Social Language. 13. Strategies for Processing Social Clues. 14. Strategies for Written Expression. 15. Strategies for Mathematics. 16. Strategies for Self-regulation. 17. Strategies for Behavior Management. 18. A Final Few Words. References. Resources. About the Author. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisLearning to roller skate or ride a bike should be an enjoyable experience, but for a child with developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD, also known as dyspraxia), these activities can lead to frustration and failure. Can't Play Won't Play is full of practical information, tips and hints to enable children with DCD to access and enjoy activities that other children take for granted.Whatever game you choose to try with your child, this book will offer handy hints for developing the necessary skills to make it a fun and rewarding experience. From football and rugby to swimming, skipping and skating, the advice covers all the regular childhood activities as well as games to improve physical organization and social skills. The authors provide useful equipment lists and safety tips, and include photographs and diagrams to demonstrate the activities. The delightful illustrations add to the book's appeal, making it a friendly and accessible guide to dip into when you are in need of inspiration.Can't Play Won't Play is an essential resource for parents, teachers and all those working with children with DCD.Trade ReviewThis book is unique because it focuses entirely on encouraging physical fitness through play and social activities, rather than on prescriptive exercises. Developing skills such as riding a bike, swimming and skating will not only help to improve children's fitness, but will enable them to play alongside their peers. -- Children & Young People NowThis is a marvellous book intended for a lay audience, particular parents. This means that despite the fact it is written by two health professionals it is refreshingly jargon free and extremely user friendly in its layout and style. If you are working with any parents who have children with motor coordination problems this is the book to refer them to for practical suggestions about not only what they can do to help their son or daughter but also how to do it (in nice easy baby steps). If you are wondering if the parent you are working with is doing all he or she could to help, or is really going to be able to meet the developmental needs of their 'special child', then this book should help you to make this assessment. -- CAFCASSWritten by an occupational therapist and a physiotherapist - both very experienced, this book will be of immense value to partents/carers with a child who has dyspraxia/developmental coorderination disorders, as well as the practictioners involved in their care. -- International Journal of Therapy and RehabilitationTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. Introduction… Usually a Really Good Place to Start! 2. Can't Play Won't Play. 3. Let's Go Swimming. 4. On your Bike! 5. Throwing, Catching and Bat and Ball Games. 6. Soccer Crazy: Can We Kick it? Yes We Can! 7. Rugby: A Game of Up and Under. 8. Skip to my Lou. 9. `French' Skipping… Ooh La La! 10. Get Your Skates On. 11. Bounce Back: Rebounding for Fun and Fitness. 12. `B' is for Balance and Ball. 13. Let's get Physical. 14. Chill Out. Further Reading. Appendix 1. Appendix 2. Appendix 3. Index.

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Book SynopsisNurturing Attachments combines the experience and wisdom of parents and carers with that of professionals to provide support and practical guidance for foster and adoptive parents looking after children with insecure attachment relationships.It gives an overview of attachment theory and a step-by-step model of parenting which provides the reader with a tried-and-tested framework for developing resilience and emotional growth. Featuring throughout are the stories of Catherine, Zoe, Marcus and Luke, four fictional children in foster care or adoptive homes, who are used to illustrate the ideas and strategies described. The book offers sound advice and provides exercises for parents and their children, as well as useful tools that supervising social workers can use both in individual support of carers as well as in training exercises.This is an essential guide for adoptive and foster parents, professionals including health and social care practitioners, clinical psychologists, child care professionals, and lecturers and students in this field.Trade ReviewThis book is both informative and engaging to read. Golding deliberately focuses on the relationship between child and parent, rather than on the child's difficulties... This is a useful book to remind professionals in adoption and fostering that parenting children from damaging backgrounds is not an easy task and we ask a great deal of parents when placing these children... The necessity for parents, as well as professionals, to know and understand attachment theory and what has gone wrong, in order to care for children with attachment problems, becomes clear from reading this book. -- Social Work in ActionI liked Golding's knowledgeable but unpretentious style, her commitment to understanding a child's internal experience and the encouragement of empathy for children and for carers when the going gets tough. -- Children and Young People NowThis is an excellent book which should be of interest to many adopters and social workers. It is by a British psychologist who works with an integrated service for looked after and adopted children, and her experience shines through in the book. The book provides a good starting point for anyone who wants to understand more about attachment, and explains the theory in detail. I wish this book had been available when I was bringing up my children, and so would defiantly recommend it to parents. Finally I would strongly recommend this book to social workers in adoption and adoption support work as it offers insight into the issues families and children may experience from placement through to adulthood. -- Adoption TodayTable of ContentsSection 1: Attachment Theory. 1. Overview of Attachment Theory. 2. Attachment Theory: Caregiving and Its Impact on Attachment and Exploration. 3. Attachment Theory: Patterns of Attachment. 4. Difficulties in Development: The Impact of Loss and Trauma. 5. Parenting Children with Attachment Difficulties. Experiencing Relationships as Secure. 6. Parenting and Patterns of Attachment. Section 2: A Model for Parenting the Child with Difficulties in Attachment Relationships: Providing a Secure Base. 7. Introduction to the Model and Creating a Secure Base. 8. Empathy and Support from the Secure Base. 9. Attunement and Empathy. 10. Protecting the Family Atmosphere and the Development of Emotional Regulation. 11. Creating a Feeling of Belonging for the Child. 12. Looking after Yourself. Section 3: A Model for Parenting the Child with Difficulties in Attachment Relationships: Building Relationships and Managing Behaviour. 13. Helping the child to enjoy being part of the family. 14. Learning to Parent with PACE and Building Relationships with Stories. 15. Providing Structure and Supervision. 16. Managing Confrontation and Coercive Interactions. 17. Thinking, Feeling and Behavioural Choices. 18. Managing Special Difficulties: Lying, Stealing and Self Harm. 19. Conclusion. References. Glossary. Reading list. Subject index. Author index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is full of the techniques that we have used successfully over the years. Many we have adapted to suit their needs and many we have made up ourselves. What we have become particularly good at is not giving up!'A mother of two adopted children, Celia Foster wrote Big Steps for Little People as a personal `insider's guide' to parenting adopted children.Drawing on the hard-won wisdom gained in her own family life, the book offers a thoughtful account of life with adopted children and examines the issues that many adoptive families encounter, including the development of children with attachment problems and how to tackle behavioural difficulties. It combines real-life anecdotes with suggestions and strategies that other parents can put to use.This book will be a great comfort and help to all adoptive families and offers insights for the professionals who work with them.Trade ReviewAll those involved in the adoption of children, old hands and new, will be stimulated and encouraged by this infectious read. -- From the Foreword by David Howe, Dean of the School of Social Work and Psychosocial Sciences, University of East AngliaThis work is a treasure for foster and adoptive parents and for the professionals who work to assist them. -- From the Foreword by Daniel A. Hughes, clinical psychologist, consultant, trainer and author, Pennsylvania, USAPersonally, I feel that it is ideal for prospective adopters or adopters with young children and would be a good point of reference and an insight for social workers... She writes in a way that as a fellow adopter I could really relate to. She writes with refesing honesty and just when you think that this woman is too good to be true with all these charts and tools and good ideas that her children respond to, she admits that it is an uphill struggle and she has despaired at times. She also points out that although children can appear to be all right it is still wise to address their past as difficulties may arise at a later date. It is little things like this that appealed to me. This book really does have all bases covered. After the first read it is the type of book that you can go back to dip in again and again. Overall I would say this it is a good, easy and interesting read that meets all its aims and objectives. -- Adoption TodayBig Steps for Little People is a practical book that addresses the issues of parenting adopted children...This book is especially useful where professionals are working with parents. It is an excellent tool for educational psychologists and Children's Care specialist colleagues running support groups for adoptive parents. -- Debate, Pamela Melville-Slade, Educational Psychologist, Devon Learning and Development PartnershipTable of Contents1. Being Taken into Care. 2. Settling In. 3. Some of the Realities of Settling In. 4. Early Steps, Chores and Tasks. 5. The Grieving Process. 6. Brain Development. 7. Family History. 8. Dealing with Emotions. 9. Different Types of Behaviour. 10. Control Issues. 11. Dealing with the effects of Difficult Behaviour. 12. Time Frame of Children's Development. 13. Big Steps Forward. 14. Back to the Story.

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Book SynopsisReward plans encourage positive behaviour using the incentive of earning rewards. This book provides a thorough nuts-and-bolts guide to creating a reward plan for your child with Asperger Syndrome (AS) to help him or her develop positive behaviours, such as social and communication skills.John Smith, Jane Donlan and their son Bob, who was diagnosed with AS at age eight, explain the importance of keeping a reward plan positive, specific and challenging enough to be stimulating. Helping your child to learn about positive behaviour while gaining a sense of achievement, a reward plan increases self-esteem, confidence and independence.Create a Reward Plan for Your Child with Asperger Syndrome is full of advice and practical suggestions for how to tailor a reward plan to meet your child's specific needs.Trade ReviewThis book explains how providing children with Asperger syndrome with a customised reward plan can encourage positive behaviour by helping to increase self-esteem, confidence and indepence. -- Children and Young People NowJohn Smith, Jane Donlan and their son Bob, who was diagnosed with AS at age eight, explain the importance of keeping a reward plan positive, specific and challenging enough to be stimulating. Helping your child to learn about positive behaviour while gaining a sense of achievement, a reward plan increases self-esteem confidence and independence.Create a Reward Plan for Your Child with Asperger Syndrome is full of advice and practical suggestions on how to tailor a reward plan to meet your child's specific needs. -- ASGMAA guide to creating a reward plan to help a child develop positive behaviours such as social and communication. -- Current Awareness ServiceJohn, Jane and their son Bob, aged 12, who has Asperger syndrome, explain the importance of keeping a reward plan that is positive, specific and challenging enough to be stimulating. This book is full of practical suggestions on how to tailor a reward plan to meet your child's specific needs. -- CommunicationThis excellent book is written by a mother, father and 12-year old son with Asperger syndrome (AS), and is aimed at families that have a child with AS... It is written in an accurate, accessible and positive way and contains a great deal of practical information and suggestion, with clear and concrete instructions and examples... It is full of strategies and tips, well worth investing in. -- CommunicationThis excellent book is written by a mother, father and 12-year old son with Asperger Syndrome(AS), and is aimed at families that have a child with AS. The strategies outlined are likely to be helpful for children of all ages, including teenagers. It sees things from both parents; and child's points of veiw and shows how important it is to deal with difficulties as a family, with adjustments taking place on both sides. It is written in an accurate, accessible and positive way and contains a great deal of practical information and suggestions, with clear and concrete instructions and examples. It is full of strategies and tips, well worth investing in. -- CommunicationTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. What is Asperger Syndrome? The Triad of Impairments. Other characteristics. Positive aspects. A final word. Bob's comments on Asperger Syndrome. 3. Making a Reward Plan. Positivity. Specificity. Giving points. Should you involve your child's school in the reward plan? Reviewing the reward plan. Number of points. What to give points for. Rewards. Personalizing your child's reward plan record sheets. Going over your child's points together. Age. So, to sum up… The original reward plan. The first revision to the reward plan. Subsequent revisions to the reward plan. Bob's comments on the reward plan. 4. Other Techniques to Supplement the Reward Plan. Scripts. Signs. Sketches. Bob's comments on the supplementary techniques. 5. Combining Techniques. 6. Specific Reward Plans. The Bedtime Plan. Bob's comments on the Bedtime Plan. The `Caring for myself tasks' Plan. Bob's comments on the `Caring for myself tasks' Plan. What else might you create a specific reward plan for? 7. Conclusion. Looking after yourselves as parents. 8. Useful Resources. Resources relating to Asperger Syndrome and autism. Resources relating to home education. Advice on and resources for financial help.

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Book SynopsisWhy was I abandoned?Why did my parents adopt me?What if I want to meet my biological parents?Children who find out they are adopted have many questions that are difficult for a parent to answer. This book explores children's thoughts and feelings and provides parents with guidance on how to respond to difficult questions.The author covers all the common questions that children ask and provides sensitive, candid answers in a way that children will be able to understand and relate to. Each chapter is devoted to a particular issue, such as why a child is adopted, who chose the child's first name and what happens when the child grows up. The book recognizes the emotions and reactions of everyone in the family and includes separate conclusions for parents and children.This handy guide offers useful advice for parents and will also be of interest to counsellors and other professionals working with children.Trade ReviewThis is a small, easy to read book...There are helpful chapters on how children might ask about looking different from their adoptive family or manage ambivalent feelings about their country of birth. -- Youth in MindThis little book is written in a very accessible format; dealing with a range of questions that might arise about adoption, these matters are dealt with gently and thoughtfully. -- Seen + HeardChapters are well constructed with an introductory section followed by excerpts from interviews with adopted children of various ages. The checklist for children and notes for parents in the final chapters are succinct and reassuring, as is advice to parents that they should bear in mind that asking fro help is not a sign of parental incompetence. -- RostrumTable of ContentsContents: Preface. 1. Why was I abandoned: could it happen again? 2. Why have my parents chosen me? 3. How did my parents adopt me? 4. We're a family now – just like other people! 5. Everyone says I'm different! 6. Where does my first name come from? 7. Who were my parents when I was born? 8. Where do I come from? 9. Sometimes it's hard to be adopted! 10. What about when I grow up? 11. Will I be able to adopt a child when I grow up? Appendix 1: A checklist for children. Appendix 2: A note for parents only. Appendix 3: Useful websites.

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Book SynopsisIs it my fault that my parents are getting divorced?Do I have to choose between my mum and my dad?Is it normal to feel angry with my parents?When faced with their parents' divorce, children have many concerns and questions that are difficult for a parent to answer. This book explores children's thoughts and feelings and provides parents with guidance on how to respond to difficult questions.The author covers all the common questions that children ask and provides sensitive, candid answers in a way that children will be able to understand and relate to. Each chapter is devoted to a particular issue, such as why parents separate, what will happen during and after the divorce, and who the child is going to live with. The book recognizes the emotions and reactions of everyone in the family and includes separate conclusions for parents and children.This handy guide offers useful advice for parents and will also be of interest to counsellors and other professionals working with children.Trade ReviewHerlem provides two particularly useful resources, one for parents ("Messages that children should never be asked to carry") and a checklist for both children and parents which lists children's emotions and their emotional needs resulting from the uncertainty that has flooded their lives... This is a useful book which Educational and Child Psychologists could discuss with parents whose children are exhibiting the emotional and behavioural problems which commonly result from the separation or divorce. -- DebateCommon questions such as: Is it my fault that my parents are getting divorce? Do I have to choose between my mum and my dad? Is it normal to feel angry with my parents? are all covered in a sensitive and candid way that children will be able to understand and relate to. The book recognises the emotions and reactions of everyone in the family and includes separate conclusions for parents and children. -- ChildRightTable of ContentsContents: Preface. 1. Why are my parents separating? 2. What happens now? 3. They never agree and they're always arguing! 4. I'm going to Dad's/Mom's now! 5. What if we all live too far away from each other? 6. Things aren't easy for me right now! 7. What will happen next? 8. Common mistakes and complications 9. Things are better now! Appendix 1: A checklist for children. Appendix 2: Parental behavior and the law. Appendix 3: Useful websites.

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