PARENT RESOURCE LIBRARY
Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Development
In the school's library are books designated as resources for parents and guardians. If you are interested in borrowing these materials, you can stop by the library anytime during the school day. You can also call or email the school and request it be sent home with your child. Please reference the title, author, call number and provide the name of your child and their class or teacher.
DVD - PBS Understanding Learning Disabilities with Richard D. LavoieFor kids with learning disabilities, the classroom can be an intimidating place. In this workshop, Richard D. Lavoie shows why. He leads a group of parents, educators, psychologists, and children through a series of exercises that cause frustration, anxiety, and tension...feelings all too familiar to children with learning disabilities. By dramatizing the classroom experience so vividly, Lavoie lets us see the world through the eyes of a child. At the end of the workshop, participants discuss strategies for working more effectively with learning disabled children
Call # PR 371.9 LAV |
Learning Disabilities A to Z by Corinne RothThe world of learning disabilities is undeniably complicated and challenging. Shining a bright light into this territory, Learning Disabilities: A to Z has long been the trusted resource for parents, helping them navigate the tough issues and arming them with the knowledge necessary to advocate for their children at school. Covering every stage of development from the first day of preschool to the first day on the job, this updated edition also addresses current topics: Important new discoveries in brain function and information processing Education reforms made under the No Child Left Behind Act Significant advances in educational technology, information on testing, medication, improving behavior and motivation, and more.
Call # PR 371.9 SMI |
Could It Be Autism: A Parent's Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps by Nancy D. WisemanIf you have questions or concerns about your child’s social, emotional, or behavioral development, you’re not alone. The number of children affected by autism—an umbrella term for a wide spectrum of disorders that includes “classic” autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Rett syndrome—is growing every year. Most children are not diagnosed until they start school. But developmental problems can be recognized in infants as young as four months old. Early intervention can vastly improve a child’s chances for a successful outcome and recovery. Could It Be Autism? provides vital information so you can recognize the red flags of developmental delays and begin treatment based on those first signs.
Call # PR 616.85 WIS |
Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life For Teens by Sheri Van Dijk |
The Out-Of-Sync Child by Carol Stock KranowitzChildren who have been labeled with words such as difficult, clumsy, and inattentive may actually be suffering from the often misdiagnosed Sensory Integration Disorder. This breakthrough guide, written by an expert in the field, explains how SI Dysfunction can be confused with ADD, learning disabilities, and other problems. The author helps parents recognize the problem and offers a drug-free treatment approach.
Call # PR 618.92 KRA |
Parenting Children With ADHD by Vincent J. MonastraParenting Children with ADHD: Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach gives parents a framework for building a successful parenting program at home. Drawing from his experiences in evaluating and treating thousands of children and teens with ADHD, Vincent Monastra presents a series of ten lessons that are essential for promoting the success of kids with ADHD. In simple language, Monastra explains the causes of ADHD and how nutrition, medication and certain therapeutic procedures can improve attention, concentration, and behavioral control. Recognizing the importance of school success, Monastra also reviews the educational rights of children with ADHD and outlines a process for working with school districts to get your child the help they need.
Call # PR 618.92 MON |
The Survival Guide For Kids With ADD and ADHD by John F. TaylorIf you've been labeled ADD or ADHD, this book is for you. Look inside to find: What ADD and ADHD mean - and don't mean. Ways to make each day go better at home, at school, and with friends. How to deal with strong feelings like anger, worry, and sadness. The lowdown on medicine many kids take for ADD or ADHD. The dish on foods that can help you manage your ADD or ADHD. Fun quizzes that will help you remember what you're learning. And much more
Call # PR 618.92 TAY |
The Explosive Child by Ross W. GreeneAdvises parents on how to handle children who exhibits intense temper outbursts, sudden mood swings, extreme noncompliance, and verbal and physical aggression, behaviors that stem from brain-based deficits in two critical developmental skills: flexibility and frustration tolerance. THese children may be diagnosed with any of various psychiatric disorders, including oppositional-defiant disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and Tourette's disorder . The author explains how to anticipate and defuse the behaviors by teaching the child the skills necessary to handle frustration adaptively to become more flexible, socially and emotionally.
Call # PR 649 GRE |
The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Dyslexia by Abigail MarshallIf you're the parent of a child with dyslexia, this statistic can be disconcerting, especially when it comes to your child's academic performance and developing social skills. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia gives you a complete understanding of what dyslexia is, how to identify the signs, and what you can do to help your child. This authoritative book seeks to alert parents to the special needs associated with this learning disability and offers practical suggestions for getting involved in the classroom.
Call # PR 649 MAR |