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Parenting Neurodiverse Children
Being a parent is never easy, and when your child is neurodivergent there can be additional challenges to face navigating a world that's built for the neurotypical. To help you on your parenting journey, we've compiled a list of expert-authored books that contain solid advice and parenting strategies to support your child.
As a parent of a highly sensitive child, it's often difficult to know how to respond to their emotions. You might feel overwhelmed, frustrated or unsure of how to handle your child's big feelings. Up to 30% of children are highly sensitive. They are reflective, perceptive and highly attuned to their environment, but they are frequently misunderstood and labelled as 'shy' or 'fussy' when, in fact, they simply experience the world more intensely than others.
This thoughtful and practical guide offers parents expert advice on how to support their sensitive child through meltdowns, anxiety and other overwhelming emotions. Learn how to set effective boundaries while navigating challenges like separation anxiety, school stress and social interactions. Packed with actionable tips, this book will empower you to better understand your child and help them thrive in a world that can sometimes feel too much.
'Being strength-aware has brought many moments of joy to our family life. It is this potential for growth and joy that I now want to share in this book' This flexible, dip-in-dip-out guide will introduce you to the strengths-based approach that is helping autistic children and their families to thrive. By focusing on how to identify, develop and use your child's strengths to support them throughout childhood and into adolescence, this transformative approach is here to show you and your child that their unique character-strengths can empower them and shape their future. Claire O'Neill combines her personal experience as an autistic person and mother to autistic children with her expert knowledge as a professional working with autistic young people to demonstrate the value of a strengths-based approach. With step-by-step instructions on how parents and teachers can incorporate this approach easily into family and school life, Claire also offers a variety of specific tips, tricks and engaging activities to provide ongoing support for parents and teachers alike.
Most resources available for parents come out of the medical model of disability-from psychologists, educators, parents, and doctors-offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Furthermore, it is widely believed that many autistic girls and women are underdiagnosed, which has further limited the information available regarding the unique needs of girls and nonbinary people with autism. What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew represents an authentic resource for parents written by people who understand this experience most, autistic people themselves. From childhood and education to gender identity and sexuality, this anthology of autistic contributors tackles the everyday challenges of growing up while honestly addressing the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic girls and nonbinary people. Written like letters to parents, the contributors reflect on what they have learned while growing up with autism and how parents can avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges while raising their child. What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew calls parents to action by raising awareness and redefining "normal" in order to help parents make their child feel truly accepted, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
The internationally bestselling account of life as a child with autism A Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Now an award-winning documentary film Published in over 30 languages'It will stretch your vision of what it is to be human' Andrew Solomon, The TimesWhat is it like to have autism? How can we know what a person - especially a child - with autism is thinking and feeling?This groundbreaking book, written by Naoki Higashida when he was only thirteen, provides some answers. Severely autistic and non-verbal, Naoki learnt to communicate by using a 'cardboard keyboard' - and what he has to say gives a rare insight into an autistically-wired mind. He explains behaviour he's aware can be baffling such as why he likes to jump and why some people with autism dislike being touched; he describes how he perceives and navigates the world, sharing his thoughts and feelings about time, life, beauty and nature; and he offers an unforgettable short story. Proving that people with autism do not lack imagination, humour or empathy, THE REASON I JUMP made a major impact on its publication.A documentary film based on the book received its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. It won the festival's Audience Award for World Cinema Documentary, then further awards at the Vancouver, Denver and Valladolid International Film Festivals before its global release.The book includes eleven original illustrations inspired by Naoki's words, by the artistic duo Kai and Sunny.
The Toe By Toe reading workbook has helped over half a million children and adults improve their reading age and read with confidence. Just 20 minutes a day will give struggling readers the gift of reading for a lifetime.
Regardless of the nature of literacy problems, everyone can be taught to read using Toe By Toe. It requires only 20 minutes of coaching a day and you’ll see immediate improvements in your child’s reading confidence. It can be used by parents or by teachers – you don’t need to be a trained educator to help a child read with Toe By Toe.
Toe by Toe is an easy to use literacy manual which has given thousands of children, teens and adults with reading difficulties the gift of reading. Toe by Toe genuinely changes lives – and;t take it from us, read the testimonials of others.
RAPIDLY IMPROVE READING SKILLS IN JUST 20 MINUTES A DAY
It doesn’t matter if you are aged 7 or 70, Toe By Toe can improve any struggling reader’s reading age by years, in just a few weeks or months of studying. This can typically be achieved with just 20 minutes a day.
Toe By Toe is essentially a decoding book. It trains struggling readers to identify written text, easily and quickly. This enables them to convert letters and words into the appropriate sounds so they speak and pronounce them correctly every time.
The beauty of Toe By Toe is that it can be studied at home. Almost anyone can teach it. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher. A parent. A family member or friend. Even a sibling. Almost anyone could be a mentor, teaching struggling readers how to read.
Ideal for readers who…
- Need structured reading support for dyslexia, decoding difficulties or weak reading confidence.
- Are parents looking for a practical literacy workbook to use at home.
- Want a reading intervention that can be used in short, regular coaching sessions.
- Support children, teens or adults who find reading difficult.
- Prefer a step-by-step multi-sensory reading manual for teachers, mentors or families.
Recommended by Toe by Toe 'This is by far the best resource I have found as the parent of two dyslexic children. Out of all the documentaries, websites, seminars, podcasts and of course other books I have studied trying to educate myself on how best to support my little ladies, this provides the most relevant and necessary information in the clearest format. It has been great sharing snippets of the book with the girls, especially the view points of other people with dyslexia. Thank you for a great book!' - Amazon review This book will empower parents by giving them the tools and strategies to deal with dyslexia, making them confident and knowledgeable in the process. It offers: - a guidebook that is visually appealing, including bullet points, illustrations and short chapters, making it an easy to follow reference book for the busy (and often dyslexic) parent; - practical and emotional support at home from primary to secondary school years, as well as how to deal with school and the education system; - chapters that can be dipped into for useful day to day advice and tools to help at home , and for overall encouragement and reassurance; - parents and children sharing their personal experiences and advice in their personal accounts - the challenges of dyslexia, possible solutions and successes are openly discussed and woven throughout the chapters, giving the guide an authentic voice. Central to this guide is language of acceptance and celebration, emphasising a learning 'difference' rather than a 'disability', and a genuine encouragement of dyslexic abilities and strengths.
Meet Creatia, Persisto and Willforce. They are strong, determined and creative, and they represent the strengths that dyslexia can bring to your life. Together they encourage you to use your skills and talents to be confident in what you do - and shrink the villain Mr Dyspicibilia! This is a fun and interactive resource for grown-ups and children to work through together, with drawing and writing activities and examples to open up helpful discussions and find practical solutions that put the dyslexic child's self-esteem and self-understanding at the fore. The strategies in the book are brought to life through the three superheroes who help you develop a child's unique strengths to tackle the everyday challenges they may experience with reading, writing, staying organised or keeping track of the time. The colourful illustrations, cartoons and dialogue encourage children to name their feelings, identify challenges and recognise their own strengths in any situation.
In this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer, happier children. Featuring clear explanations, age-appropriate strategies and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child will help your children to lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives using twelve key strategies, including: Name It to Tame It: Corral raging right-brain behavior through left-brain storytelling, appealing to the left brain's affinity for words and reasoning to calm emotional storms and bodily tension. Engage, Don't Enrage: Keep your child thinking and listening, instead of purely reacting. Move It or Lose It: Use physical activities to shift your child's emotional state. Let the Clouds of Emotion Roll By: Guide your children when they are stuck on a negative emotion, and help them understand that feelings come and go. SIFT: Help children pay attention to the Sensations, Images, Feelings, and Thoughts within them so that they can make better decisions and be more flexible. Connect Through Conflict: Use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success.
An indispensable guide that empowers parents to understand and recognise anxiety in their children, and to help them to develop strategies to manage it together.An indispensable guide that empowers parents to understand and recognise anxiety in their children, and to help them to develop strategies to manage it together. Parents hold the key to helping their children with the strains of our always-on world.Love In, Love Out helps parents to step back and learn to understand the anxiety that an increasing number of children experience at one time or another.In her book, Clinical Psychologist, National University of Ireland Lecturer, A Lust for Life Mental Health Advisor and mother of two, Dr Malie Coyne sets out to help parents to help their anxious children. Drawing from key psychological theories (attachment theory, cognitive behavioural therapy and compassion-focused therapy), and real-life case studies, Coyne translates her knowledge and experience into practical advice for busy families and stressed-out parents.As parents learn to become the 'emotional anchor' from which their child can learn to trust and begin to explore their world, they will find the balance between helping their anxious children feel safe and encouraging them to face their fears as they grow and develop.Filled with hands-on activities and centred on a compassionate, kind approach to children and their parents, Love In, Love Out will become a bedside bible for parents of children of any age, helping them to negotiate the many bumps in the road to managing their anxiety.
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS OVERCOMING YOUR CHILD'S FEARS AND WORRIESDoes your child suffer from fears and worries that affect their behaviour or keep them awake at night? Fears and worries are very common among children with around 15% thought to suffer from anxiety disorders; the most commonly identified emotional or behavioural problems among children. However, if left unchecked, they can cause more serious problems such as school avoidance, difficulties in making friends and long-term problems with anxiety and depression. Written by two of the UK's foremost experts on childhood anxiety, this extremely useful guide will enable you to understand what is causing your child's worries and to carry out step-by-step practical strategies to help him or her to overcome them, including:· Addressing specific fears and phobias as well as general anxiety and 'worrying' · Using case studies, worksheets and chartsHelping Your Child is a series for parents and caregivers to support children through developmental difficulties, both psychological and physical. Each guide uses clinically-proven techniques.Series editors: Professor Peter Cooper and Dr Polly Waite
15-20% of children are Highly Sensitive - and they are often labelled shy, introverted, fussy or faddy. The real story is very different though and this intelligent, practical book helps parents know what to do, when to back off, and how to ensure their child is given the right sort of treatment at school.This book is the follow up to the author's internationally best-selling personal development guide The Highly Sensitive Person.It is the first and only book for parents of highly sensitive children.It provides parents with insights and information so they can understand High Sensitivity, and help their highly sensitive child thrive in the world.It is important for these children to be understood so they can be helped to avoid the common traps of shyness and withdrawal that many highly sensitive fall into as they develop.Contains questionnaire for parents to find out if their child has the traits common in highly sensitive children.Discusses HSC's at different ages - infant, toddler, school-age and adolescent.…
Simple strategies for bringing out the best in boys 'I have two boys aged 6 and 4 and this has been a godsend in our house' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book has proved completely invaluable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have already started using the strategies and I can see it works' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Got a boy? Buy it. Got a girl? Still buy it!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In Calmer Easier Happier Boys, parenting expert Noel Janis-Norton explains simple strategies for the unique challenges of raising motivated, cooperative and confident boys. Using the foolproof techniques Noel has developed over many years of working with families, parents can get back in charge. Living with boys can become calmer, easier and happier. This useful and highly readable book tackles: - Self-reliance and common sense - Concentration and impulse control - Defiance, disrespect or aggression - Social skills and peer relationships - Dependency on electronics - Homework and academic success - Empathy and consideration for others - Helping around the home Full of practical suggestions and techniques that work, Calmer Easier Happier Boys will help you to transform your relationship with your sons. What parents of boys say after using the Calmer Easier Happier Parenting strategies: 'I'm so proud of the young man he's become, caring, hard-working, confident.' 'He suddenly seemed more grow-up.' 'The turnaround was almost like a miracle! It felt like we had a life again' FOR PARENTS OF BOYS AGED 3-13
Practical, evidence-based advice for managing distressed behaviours and common situations involving autistic children. Autism affects about one per cent of the population, and whilst it can present very differently among individuals, there are some common challenges faced by autistic people. This self-help guide focuses on practical, proven techniques to help parents support their autistic children with commonly experienced areas of difficulty. Written by authors with extensive experience in research and in working clinically with children with a wide range of neurodevelopmental differences, this book uses a strengths-based approach to guide parents in helping their children to enhance their skills, as well as to manage some common challenges. This book will help you to: · Support your child through anxiety and social interaction issues · Manage sleep problems and feeding difficulties · Understand sensory responses in autism · Understand and manage distressed behaviour, including self-harm and demand avoidance Helping Your Child is a series for parents and caregivers to support children through developmental difficulties, both psychological and physical. Each guide uses clinically proven techniques. Series editors: Dr Polly Waite and Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper
A gentle, practical guide for parents and carers of anxious children who are finding it difficult to navigate their child's worries Children are often reluctant to speak about their worries or don't have the language to articulate them. This makes it difficult to know how serious their concerns are and how you can support them. A child's worries can also be projected onto the caregiver, which can create a cycle of anxiety in the relationship. This guide offers quick-to-action parenting solutions, effective coping strategies and simple lifestyle changes to help you help your child. With these tools, your child will be able to express their feelings and manage their anxiety by building resilience and self-confidence for life. Inside this book, you will learn how to: · Identify the source of your child's anxiety · Help your child practise calming techniques when they feel anxious · Teach your child simple relaxation exercises · Instil good habits in your child's routine, including better sleep and diet · Know when to seek support
**Learn simple, effective skills to help your child manage their anxiety**The complete CBT-based guide for parenting kids with anxiety, for readers of The Anxious GenerationDo you suspect your child may have anxiety? While it's normal for children of all ages to experience fears and worries, if your child's anxiety interferes with their daily life, it's time to get some help. Parenting Anxious Kids is an accessible, research-based guide for parents that is filled with actionable steps to help your child conquer their anxiety-and a must-have parenting tool in a world where kids' anxieties and fears are increasing.Utilizing clinically proven cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, Parenting Anxious Kids provides parents with the tools they need to support their children without asking them to become their kids' therapist. Author and clinical psychologist Regine Galanti guides parents to help their children grow into resilient, independent, and healthy adults. This book includes:A guide to childhood anxiety based on developmental stagesAssessments to help parents differentiate unhealthy and problematic anxiety from normal, transitional anxietyCBT skills related to parenting styles that foster brave, well-adapted childrenGuidance on how parents can support brave behavior as early as toddlerhood, including how to model positive approaches to anxietyAnd more!Anxiety in children is manageable-the most important thing is to get started right away so your child doesn't miss out on relationships, activities, and all the things that make being a kid fun! Parenting Anxious Kids is the perfect resource to help your child become their best self and learn how to manage anything life throws their way.