The definitive reference in the field--now significantly revised with 75% new material--this volume examines typical and atypical development from birth to the preschool years and identifies what works in helping children and families at risk. Foremost experts explore neurobiological, family, and sociocultural factors in infant mental health, with ......
Holistic Approaches for Challenging Behaviors in Children
Examines a powerful way of looking at childrens challenging behaviour and assessing suitable therapies. This detailed book explores in depth the constitutional polarities of children discussed by Rudolf Steiner, which in turn can lead to effective, individualised therapeutic approaches to challenging behaviour.
Helps to assess the skills of toddlers and preschoolers with autism across multiple developmental domains and to establish individualized teaching objectives.
Gifted Children with ADHD, ASD, and Other Dual Exceptionalities
Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD and Asperger Syndrome. Lovecky guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs, positive behaviour and relationships at home and at school.
Children feel emotions in many ways. At times the intensity of childrens emotions may be create difficulties at school, home, and social settings, and obstruct childrens relationships with others in their lives.
A Practical Guide for Helping Young Children with Autism
In Right from the Start: A Practical Guide for Helping Young Children with Autism, Karin Donahue and Kate Crassons assert that autistic children can be successful when parents and teachers understand key principles of autism and have the tools to help these children expand their social and emotional skills. Emphasizing the importance of ......
This is the first book to provide a wide range of leading-edge, step-by-step strategies for clinicians using EMDR therapy and adjunct approaches with children with severe dysregulation of the affective system. Written by an author internationally known for her innovative work with children, the book offers developmentally appropriate and advanced ......
Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Pac
Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done--whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an ......
Activities for Young Adults from ACT, DBT, and Recovery-Oriented CBT
This mental health workbook is designed specifically for teenagers and young adults with psychosis. Written by a professional therapist with personal experience of living with psychosis, it includes activities to help you set goals for recovery, manage symptoms, create a crisis plan, and more.
