Family & Relationships - Learning Disabilities

Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential guidebook for guiding and nurturing autistic youth. She gets to the REAL issues of autistic adolescents--the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day.Topics include: Strategies for non-verbal teens Autism...

Individuals with ASD and related disorders are supported by a variety of people throughout their day, whether in educational and work settings, transition programs or at home. Structured work systems are one method that can be used to ensure that they develop and maintain...

A body-positive guide to help girls ages 8 to 12 navigate the changes of puberty and grow into womenPuberty can be a difficult time for a young girl--and it's natural not to know who (or what) to ask. Celebrate Your Body is a reassuring...

Do you know a child who struggles to get started with things or who resists trying something new? Maybe they argue or have trouble joining other kids in conversation and play. Do you hear yourself prompting your child again and again? Do you feel...

Do you know a child that gets upset when their routine changes? They might also struggle to see the big picture, to make friends, to problem solve in real time, and to read nonverbal communication. Meltdowns, tantrums and other challenging behaviors might be common.This...

A revised and updated edition of the proven, drug-free program to treat the cause--not just the symptoms--of autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and related neurological conditions Diagnosis rates of neurological disorders--including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, dyslexia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders--are climbing at an alarming rate. Yet...

Groundbreaking and comprehensive, Driven to Distraction has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers. Through vivid stories...

Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child gives caregivers the practical guidance, tools, and knowledge they need to support the newly diagnosed 6- to 9-year-old in their lives. While caregivers may feel a sense of relief when their child receives a dyslexia diagnosis, now knowing...

For years, people with dyslexia have been told they "can't". This book is here to tell you that you can. Living with dyslexia can feel like running an uphill marathon, backwards, with a backpack full of rocks no one else has to carry. We...

People with FASDs Can Be Successful-with Support!The question is, how do we support them? Despite being one of the most common developmental disabilities in the world, there is little understanding (and even fewer services) for people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and their...

A guide to navigating the emotional experience of caring for and raising disabled children with high-support needs, from a therapist and parent of a disabled child. Amanda Griffith-Atkins, a therapist who is also one of the millions of people raising a disabled child with...

Does your child have difficulty meeting deadlines, staying organized, or keeping track of important information? Do they tend to forget details? Are they prone to emotional meltdowns? This book will become your go-to, all-inclusive guide to helping children manage issues with these executive functions.Late,...

More reading games to help kids ages 7 to 12 overcome dyslexia and build reading skillsWith the right tools, kids with dyslexia can become avid readers. The follow-up to the bestselling Learn to Read for Kids with Dyslexia, this fun-filled choice in books for...

Make it more fun for kids with dyslexia to build their reading skills--100+ phonics activities for ages 7 to 12Learning to read with dyslexia can be a challenge for kids, but it's a challenge they can conquer with the right tools. Using a targeted...

Watch your child develop the skills to thrive with occupational therapy--for kids ages 1 to 6 Occupational therapy uses simple, fun activities to help kids learn the skills they need for daily life, from eating meals and writing the alphabet to socializing with friends...

Inspire calm and cooperation with engaging ODD activities for kids ages 6 to 12 Raising children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) takes consistent practice and an extra dose of patience. Find the guidance you need with this supportive parenting book, written especially for parents...

"This is an invaluable, nuanced, and deeply needed guide to parenting diverse children as we move, together, toward a future in which all brains and bodies are supported--and belong." --Jessica McCabe, How to ADHD "A necessary, engaging, educational, and eye-opening perspective, not often found,...

Licensed psychologist and authority on dyslexia (who is also dyslexic herself) Lisa Rappaport offers a practical guide to help parents and others support dyslexic learners throughout their school years and beyond. It is estimated that fifteen million children in the United States are dyslexic...

Discover the critical ingredients of raising a healthy and happy child with dyslexia. A Reader's Favorite Award, Eric Hoffer Award, and NYC Big Book Award winner, Raising a child with Dyslexia, What Every Parent Needs to Know, has been hailed as a book that...

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) affects up to 1 in 20 people, and is particularly prevalent among young people in the adoption and fostering system. As a hidden brain injury, FASD can manifest in ways that often lead to challenging behaviors, which can feel...