Summaries of books about Special Needs Children:
The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition]
A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
Ross W. Greene
The book provides a compassionate approach to parenting children who exhibit challenging behaviors due to poor frustration tolerance and inflexibility, introducing the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) method to help parents and educators work with these children to solve problems collaboratively and build skills. It emphasizes understanding the underlying deficits in flexibility, problem-solving, and frustration tolerance, rather than relying on traditional reward-and-punishment strategies.
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The Warner Boys
Our Family's Story of Autism and Hope
Curt Warner|Ana Warner
The book is a heartfelt memoir detailing the challenges and triumphs of a family raising twin boys with severe autism. It explores the emotional landscape of love, perseverance, and hope as the Warners confront the complexities of their sons' condition and the impact it has on their lives.
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Innocent
The True Story of Siblings Struggling to Survive
Cathy Glass
The book chronicles the harrowing experiences of two siblings, Mandy and her younger brother, who are placed into foster care due to their mother's mental health issues and the absence of their father. Their foster carer, the narrator, reveals the children's struggles with trust and safety as they navigate the complexities of the care system and their traumatic past.
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Neglected
Scared, hungry and alone, Jamey craves affection
Cathy Glass
The book chronicles the heart-wrenching story of Jamey, a young child who has suffered severe neglect and is desperate for love and care. It details his journey as he is placed into foster care and the emotional challenges he faces as he struggles to trust and bond with his new foster family.
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Daddy’s Little Princess
Cathy Glass
The book tells the story of a foster carer who takes in a young girl named Beth, who initially seems well-adjusted but later reveals a disturbing secret about her relationship with her father. As the truth unfolds, the carer must navigate the complexities of the child welfare system and help Beth heal from her traumatic experiences.
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Can I Let You Go?
Part 1 of 3: A heartbreaking true story of love, loss and moving on
Cathy Glass
The book is a poignant memoir detailing the emotional journey of Faye, a young woman with learning disabilities, who faces an unplanned pregnancy. It explores the difficult decisions she must make regarding her future and the well-being of her child, with the support of her foster carer.
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Forever Boy
A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy
Kate Swenson
The memoir recounts a mother's journey raising her son with severe, nonverbal autism, detailing the challenges, triumphs, and the profound impact on her family's life. It explores themes of unconditional love, advocacy, and discovering happiness amidst life's unexpected trials.
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Hidden
Betrayed, Exploited and Forgotten. How One Boy Overcame the Odds.
Cathy Glass
The book tells the true story of a young boy named Tayo, who was sent from Nigeria to the UK by his parents under the guise of a better life, only to be abused and exploited by his caregivers. Cathy Glass, his foster mother, details Tayo's journey of recovery as she helps him navigate the challenges of his past and the complex British care system.
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The Out-of-Sync Child
Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences
Carol Stock Kranowitz
The book provides insight into Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), explaining how it affects children's daily lives and behaviors. It offers practical advice and activities to help parents and educators support and improve the sensory integration of children who struggle with sensory challenges.
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Finding Stevie
A dark secret. A child in crisis.
Cathy Glass
The book is a true story about a foster carer named Cathy who takes in a troubled teenager named Stevie, who is initially believed to be a boy but is later revealed to be biologically female. As Cathy helps Stevie navigate the complexities of gender identity and past trauma, she uncovers a harrowing history of abuse and the urgent need for support and understanding.
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