Summaries of books about Special Needs Children:
A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive
Sally Ozonoff|Geraldine Dawson|James C. McPartland
The book provides practical guidance and strategies for parents to support their children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, covering topics such as communication, social skills, and behavioral challenges. It includes advice on navigating educational services, understanding the disorder, and promoting independence in their children.
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When Your Daughter Has BPD
Essential Skills to Help Families Manage Borderline Personality Disorder
Daniel S. Lobel
The book provides practical strategies and tools for parents to understand and support a daughter with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), focusing on communication techniques, boundary setting, and managing crises. It offers insights into the disorder's symptoms, the impact on family dynamics, and guidance on seeking professional help while maintaining self-care.
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Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child
Seeing an Overwhelming World through Their Eyes
James Williams
The book provides insights into the characteristics and experiences of highly sensitive children, explaining how they perceive the world with heightened emotional, sensory, and empathetic responses. It offers guidance for parents and educators on how to support and nurture these children in a way that respects their unique needs and helps them thrive.
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Beautiful Child
Torey Hayden
The book recounts the experiences of a dedicated special education teacher working with a deeply troubled and mute young girl named Venus. Through patience and innovative teaching methods, the teacher strives to connect with Venus and uncover the root of her emotional distress, while also managing the diverse needs of the other children in her classroom.
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Taking Charge of ADHD
The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
Russell A. Barkley
The book provides a comprehensive overview of ADHD, offering evidence-based advice on diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies for children with the condition. It includes practical tips for parents on how to support their child's development, improve behavior, and navigate educational systems, as well as insights into the psychological and emotional challenges faced by families dealing with ADHD.
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The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun
Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
Carol Stock Kranowitz
The book provides a comprehensive collection of activities specifically designed to help children with Sensory Processing Disorder engage with their environment in a fun and therapeutic way. It offers practical advice on how to incorporate these playful activities into daily routines to support the development of sensory skills.
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Love Lives Here
A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family
Rowan Jette Knox
The book is a memoir that explores the journey of a family navigating the complexities of gender identity, focusing on the experiences of a transgender child and the transformative power of love and acceptance within the family unit. It provides insight into the challenges and triumphs they face as they advocate for transgender rights and strive to create a more inclusive world.
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Never a Girl, Always a Boy
A Family Memoir of a Transgender Journey
Jo Ivester
The memoir recounts the experiences of a family as they navigate the complexities of gender identity through the journey of their transgender son, Jeremy. It explores themes of acceptance, love, and the challenges and triumphs faced by Jeremy as he transitions and asserts his true self in a society grappling with understanding gender beyond the binary.
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Loving Tiara
Memoir
Tiffani Goff
The memoir recounts the journey of a mother raising her daughter with a rare and debilitating medical condition, sharing the challenges, triumphs, and deep emotional bonds formed through their experiences. It explores themes of resilience, unconditional love, and the impact of caregiving on family dynamics.
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Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating
A Step-by-Step Guide for Overcoming Selective Eating, Food Aversion, and Feeding Disorders
Katja Rowell|Jenny McGlothlin MS SLP
The book provides practical strategies and compassionate guidance for parents dealing with children who have severe picky eating habits or feeding disorders. It offers a non-pressure approach to help children develop a healthy relationship with food, including therapeutic techniques and ways to reduce mealtime stress.
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