Proven techniques parents can use to help their children break the debilitating cycles of obsessive-compulsive disorder and take control of their own lives. More than one million children in the USA suffer from OCD. Tortured by constant anxiety and the overwhelming need to make things "safe" by performing bizarre rituals, they find everyday life frustrating and frightening. With their behaviour disrupting both home and school life, their parents are caught in the cycle as well. Now, in this book, Dr. Tamar Chansky offers step-by-st... read more

One in six children encounter significant problems while learning to read; some one million children are being treated for learning disabilities. There are many books that deal with their academic difficulties, but when it comes to the social isolation and peer rejection that these differently wired children so often experience, their parents and teachers are mostly left to cope on their own. Now, renowned educator Richard Lavoie offers practical, proven strategies to help these children learn to maintain friendships, resolve confl... read more

Fourteen-year-old Eric is plagued by thoughts that germs on his hands could be making his family sick. Kelly, age 8, feels distressed if she can't count her pencils in multiples of four. No one wants to get rid of OCD more than they do - that's why Talking Back to OCD puts the power to beat obsessions and compulsions in their hands. This uniquely designed volume is really two books in one. The first portion of each chapter teaches children and adolescents skills they can use to take charge of the illness. Instructions that foll... read more

In this must-read volume for all parents, would-be parents and educators, Dr Robin Pauc, an expert in child neurology, approaches learning difficulties, including, Dyslexia, ADD, OCD, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Tourette's syndrome of Childhood, from a truly ground-breaking perspective. All human babies are born prematurely and develop special brain cells four months after birth in the newly discovered process of bpoptosis. Every human's development in the womb and particularly in these early stages of life can, therefore, be affected by d... read more

The Gift of Dyslexia explores a fascinating hypothesis about dyslexia.  The author, Ronald D. Davis, is himself dyslexic. He points out that many famous people were dyslexic, including Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison. Perhaps they succeeded in spite of dyslexia, but they may have succeeded because of the unique way that dyslexic individuals think.   The author solved the riddle of his own condition 13 years ago.  Since then, he has run a program that has enabled thousands of people with dyslexia to read, write ... read more

Provides those working with dyslexic children one hundred ideas of how to support their learning development. This guide includes lists that range from identifying the needs of individual pupils and their learning styles to developing pupils reading, writing, numeric and communication skills.

When a child or adolescent is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it's hard for his or her parents to know exactly what to do. What constitutes an effective therapeutic approach to help their bipolar child navigate childhood and adolescence? In this book, a psychiatrist and a psychologist, both specialising in mood disorders, offer a comprehensive overview of the available treatment options and most effective parenting strategies for dealing with this serious condition. In addition to a thorough explanation of the often necessary medi... read more

I'm Not Stupid, Lazy or Dumb has been written to make a positive difference for people with learning disabilities - young and old - and those working with them. It is essential that much more is known about this subject by teachers, parents and the general public - and this book fills many of the gaps in understanding.

Our brightest, most creative children and adults are often being misdiagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders such as ADHD, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Bipolar, OCD, or Asperger's. Many receive unneeded medication and inappropriate counseling as a result. Physicians, psychologists, and counselors are unaware of characteristics of gifted children and adults that mimic pathological diagnoses. Six nationally prominent health care professionals describe ways parents and professionals can distinguish between gifted behaviors ... read more

Down But Not Out is a true account of the life of a girl who has Down syndrome. It is a true story that offers a fascinating and revealing insight into Lee's joys and trials as she moves through her childhood years and develops into a young adult. Through conversations and interviews with Lee's parents, teachers, siblings, friends, and with Lee herself, the author sensitively explores the everyday realities and boundaries of a girl with Down syndrome.

Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction "Difficult." "Picky." "Oversensitive." "Clumsy." "Unpredictable." "Inattentive." Children who have been labeled with words like these may actually be suffering from Sensory Integration Disorder - a very common, but frequently misdiagnosed, condition that can manifest itself in excessively high or low activity levels, problems with motor coordination, oversensitivity or undersensitivity to sensations and movements, and other symptoms. This guide, written by a... read more

Defines Sensory Defensive Disorder as a frequently misdiagnosed problem, noting the factors that contribute to the disorder while presenting a holistic treatment approach that discusses sensory-motor strategies, occupational therapy, and other interventions.

The Out-of-Sync Child broke new ground by identifying Sensory Processing Disorder, a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. This newly revised edition features additional information from recent research on vision and hearing deficits, motor skill problems, nutrition and picky eaters, ADHA, autism, and other related disorders.

A ground breaking book for parents and proffessionals that provides a new view of ADHD and its impact on our young people, schools and society. ADHD: Who's Failing Who? aims to help parents, teachers, educational advisers and health professionals make informed decisions about how they can support children with ADHD. Dr Brenton Prosser, a research fellow in education, investigates the recent boom in ADHD diagnosis and the rise in drug treatments to ponder how an obscure medical diagnosis has become a well-known popular phenomenon... read more

All the practical tips from the groundbreaking book on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, in a handy, pocket size. Bestselling author Dr Christopher Green’s new pocket survival guide to ADHD will help parents and children cope with the devastating effects ADHD can have on children’s learning and behaviour. Busy parents can turn to the book for the secrets to:

How to identify Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in your child
Understanding the available medication and alternative therapies
Improv... read more

This concise and highly accessible book contains everything that parents and busy professionals need to know about ADHD.The author describes the spectrum of ADHD, the co-occurring symptoms, and common difficulties that parents face. The rest of the book focuses on solutions, based around four rules. Rule number one is keeping it positive: punishments can change behavior, but only positive approaches can improve attitude. Rule number two is keeping it calm: it's difficult thinking clearly enough to solve problems logically if yo... read more

Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children), Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes -- from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming -- and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment. Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of attention-deficit Disorder (ADD).

What are ADD and ADHD? How can kids diagnosed with ADD and ADHD help themselves succeed in school, get along better at home, and form healthy, pleasurable relationships? In kid-friendly language and a format that welcomes reluctant and easily-distracted readers, this comprehensive survival guide helps kids know they're not alone and offers practical advice and strategies for taking care of oneself, modifying behaviour, enjoying school, having fun, and dealing (when needed) with doctors, counsellors, and medication. It includes real... read more

"All Dogs Have ADHD" takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD. Following the style of the award-winning "All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome", charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse. This delightful book combines ... read more

Autism New Zealand estimates that up to 20,000 New Zealanders are directly affected by autism, and parents and professionals are hungry for authoritative new perspectives on this baffling disease.
Written as both a moving memoir and an international survey of autism by a journalist and father of an autistic child, A Perfect World is the first of its kind to be published in Australasia. The book is strong on early detection information, addressing many of the questions readers who may be concerned about their own offspring may... read more