Sit Down and Pay Attention - Coping with ADD Throughout the Life Cycle ADD 07

Did you know: ADD does not disappear by adulthood. Boys with ADD outnumber girls 8:1. Children with ADD often have above average intelligence. Adult sufferers from ADD are at greater risk for substance abuse. Between two and four percent of all American children suffer from ADD. And of these children, almost 50% will continue to suffer from its symptoms as adults. For these individuals, sitting down and paying attention is almost impossible. Now you can learn what ADD is and is not; why these children have such difficulty in school; and why, as adults, the difficulties persist. Dr. Ronald Goldberg explores the common misconceptions about ADD and provides practical advice on the diagnosis and treatment of this baffling disorder.

Skallagrigg CP 05

Smart But Feeling Dumb LD 10

Millions of Americans know the pain, frustration, and sense of inferiority caused by the learning disability we call dyslexia. Now, a leading expert on this disorder offers dramatic new evidence that dyslexia may be behind a host of other problems - even when the characteristic reading and writing difficulties are not present. Drawing on real case histories, Dr. Levinson demonstrates that a dysfunction of the inner ear can cause both dyslexia and one or more of   these frequently undiagnosed conditions: balance and coordination problems; inability to concentrate; obsessions and compulsions; speech disorders and poor memory; mood swings, hyperactivity, and phobias; dizziness, motion sickness, and 'psychosomatic" headaches and stomachaches. Chronicling his own remarkable success in treating "poor learners" from all across the country, Dr. Levinson demonstrates that dyslexia and its related conditions can sometimes be treated safely and effectively with over-the-counter medication. In a medical breakthrough that could change thousands of lives, he offers parents, children, teachers, and adult dyslexics revolutionary insights - and solutions - to the dilemmas of being . . . Smart But Feeling Dumb.

Smart Schools, Smart Kids: Why Do Some Schools Work? ED 17

The nation's leading education correspondent reports on the grass-roots revolution that is transforming American's classrooms.

Solutions to Today's Most Common Behavior Problems in the Home - Parent's Guide CM 12

This book attempts to provide the most logical and common sense solutions to the behavior problems exhibited by today's children and youth. By surveying parents, the 102 most common behavior problems have been identified.

Somebody Else's Kids MH 34

"We're all just somebody else's kids. . ." A small seven-year-old boy who couldn't speak except to repeat weather forecasts and other people's words . . A beautiful little girl of seven who had been brain damaged by terrible parental beatings and was so ashamed because she couldn't learn to read . . . A violently angry ten-year-old who had seen his stepmother murder his father and had been sent from one foster home to another . . . A shy twelve-year-old from a Catholic school which put her out when she became pregnant. . ."What do we matter?" "Why do you care?" They were four problem children - put in Torey Hayden's class because no one else knew what to do with them. Together, with the help of a remarkable teacher who cared too much to ever give up, they became almost a family, able to give each other the love and understanding they had found nowhere else.

Somebody Somewhere - Breaking Free From the World of Autism AU 14

This is the story of how one picks up the pieces after a war. It is a story of disarmaments, peace treaties, and reconciliations. It is a story of learning how to build a somewhere out of a nowhere and a somebody out of a nobody. It is the tale of a journey to find how to build castles in the air and make them real, of building bridges between the dream to fly and the being able to do so. It is the story of somebody somewhere. Within each of us thee is a stranger (or strangers) lurking in the shadows of our own subconscious minds. They know of us but do not know us. And the only thing that keeps them "back there" is a sense of self (self-possession). Not all of us are born aware we have this. Written by the author of Nobody Nowhere, an autistic woman who has broken free from the world of autism.

Something's Wrong with My Child: A Parents' Book About Children with LD LD 13

The term learning disability applies to some fifty-odd physiological impairments that, by conservative estimate, afflict 10 percent of our children. These children have normal or above-normal intelligence, but without special help they soon begin to fail in school and may develop psychological problems. Often dismissed as mentally retarded or emotionally disturbed, learning-disabled children are usually diagnosed too late or not at all. With early evaluation and proper training, they can compensate for their disabilities. This book is a guide for parents, who play a key role in getting assistance for their children. The authors address all aspects of the problems: detection of a learning disability; finding the appropriate professional help; evaluating various educational options; and dealing with the inevitable tensions that arise at home. In addition, they provide current listings of university-affiliated facilities where children can be tested and treatment programs recommended.

Sometime it's O.K. to Tell Secrets: Parent/Child Manual for Children's Protection CM 15

It is the responsibility of all parents and guardians to educate themselves on the subject of child abuse. When a majority is made aware of the problem and its consequences, the guilt and shame a victim of this crime suffers are eased. More importantly, a sense of awareness helps all of us remember that this is not a deep dark secret anymore. This book is not meant to scare but rather to educate. Children need to learn that they can tell their parents anything, especially if something is wrong. Adults, in turn, must learn to listen and must give their children the freedom to tell.

Sometimes It's O.K. To Be Angry! Parent/Child Manual for Children's Education CM 08

As responsible parents we want to find ways to help our children deal with the stress and strains of childhood, to understand and cope with powerful emotions. Anger is one such emotion. It is common in children, and it is potentially dangerous. It can lead to destructive behavior in a child and to frustration in an adult. Everyone has felt angry at some time. This book helps parents and children learn to express that anger in a constructive, positive manner.

Son Rise - The Miracle Continues AU 20

In 1979 the classic book Son-Rise was made into an award-winning NBC television special, which has been viewed by 300 million people worldwide. Now, Son-Rise: the Miracle Continues presents not only the expanded and updated journal of Barry and Samahria Kaufman's successful effort to reach their "unreachable" child but goes beyond to include a sensitive portrayal of how that singular even has become a worldwide phenomenon. Part One of Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues is the astonishing and poignant record of Raun Kaufman's development from a lifeless, non-communicative child into an active, loving and verbal little boy. When he was a year old, Raun began to withdraw from human contact. Oblivious to his surroundings, he appeared deaf and blind, staring silently for hours, examining his fingers, rocking endlessly, totally self-stimulating. The diagnosis-autism. An irreversible condition. The experts offered little hope, and as the Kaufmans watched their son slipping further and further into his impenetrable shell, they sensed time was critical. They decided to act on their own-crossing a bridge into uncharted territory in what became the adventure of their lives. When the Kaufmans completed their program based on unconditional love and total acceptance, their son showed no traces of his former condition. Part Two tells of Raun's development after age four. His accomplishments surprise us and teach us much about love and limitless possibilities. Part Three delivers a deeply moving account of five other ordinary families who became extra-ordinary when they refused to be daunted, refused to stop loving, and, guided by the Kaufmans, used the Son-Rise Program to reach their own "unreachable" children

Speak to Me HI 05

Marcia Calhoun Forecki is a single, hearing parent in Iowa. Charlie is her adorable, active, deaf son. This is the engrossing account of their life together.

Speaking Out: Partners in Advocacy: Understanding the Process SD 04

This book contains the necessary information for individuals and groups who want to be effective advocates. This includes a general overview of advocacy and a discussion of the importance of collaborative advocacy partnerships, particularly between families and the Epilepsy Foundation of America, in producing positive results.

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