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 RELATED BOOKS, AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES

The following is a list of some of our favorite books, audiotapes, and videotapes related to understanding, parenting and teaching behaviorally challenging children. If you have a reference that you would like to recommend please contact Beth@fcbcsupport.org.

UNDERSTANDING AND PARENTING:

Brooks, Robert and Goldstein, Sam. Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope and Optimism in Your Child. New York: McGraw Hill, 2001.

Crawford, Veronica (Editor), Silver, Larry B. Embracing the Monster: Overcoming the Challenges of Hidden Disabilities. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2001.

Gottman, John; DeClaire, Joan and Goleman, Daniel. Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children. Simon and Schuster, 1998. A very helpful book, particularly for caregivers struggling to get on board with the CPS Approach.

Greene, Ross W. The Explosive Child, New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2005 .
An invaluable book, now in its third edition, that provides a new approach for understanding and helping explosive children. An audiotaped (condensed) version of the first edition is also available.

Greene, Ross W. Lost At School. New York: Scribner, 2008

Greene, Ross W. and Ablon, J. Stuart, DVD: Parenting The Explosive Child, Director, Hans Olsen, 2004.

Greene, Ross W. and Ablon, J. Stuart, Treating The Explosive Child. Guilford Press, 2005.

Greenspan, Stanley I. The Challenging Child. Reading, MA: Addison – Wesley Publishing Company, 1995.

Greenspan, Stanley I.; Glovinsky, Ira and Glovinsky, Cindy. Children and Babies with Mood Swings: New Insights for Parents and Professionals. ICDL, 2007. This well written text provides new insights into how to understand and help children with mood swings. It provides an understanding of how emotion and behavior regulation typically develop in children. Through elaborate case studies ideas for promoting these skills through a developmental process are presented.

Hallowell, Edward. When You Worry About The Child You Love: Emotional and Learning Problems in Children. New York: Fireside, 1996.

Harris, Bonnie. When Your Kids Push Your Buttons: And What You Can Do About It. New York: Warner Books, 2003.

Harris, Bonnie. Confident Parents: Remarkable Kids. Adams Media, 2008

Klass, Perri and Costello, Eileen. Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn’t Fit In. Ballantine Books, 2003.

Kohn, Alfie. Unconditional Parenting: Moving From Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason. Atria, 2006.

Kohn, Alfie. Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2006.

Kurchinka, Mary Sheedy. Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving or Missing Sleep? Harper Paperbacks, 2007.

Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy. Raising Your Spirited Child. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1991.

Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy. Kids, Parents and Power Struggles Quill, 2001.

Levine, Karen and Chedd, Naomi, Replays: Using Play to Enhance Emotional and Behavioral Development for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007.

Shure, Myrna B. Raising a Thinking Child series. New York: Pocket Books, 1994.

Shure, Myrna B. and DiGeronimo, Theresa. Thinking Parent, Thinking Child: Helping Your Young Child Resolve Conflicts and Get Along with Others.  McGraw Hill, 2005.

Whitehouse, Elaine and Pudney, Wardwick. A Volcano In My Tummy: Helping Children To Handle Anger, A Resource Book for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers. New Society Publishers, 1996.

SOCIAL SKILLS:

Lavoie, Richard. It's So Much Work To Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success, Touchstone, 2006.

Nowicki, Stephen, and Duke, Marshall. Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers, 1992.
This practical book offers ideas on how to assess and help children who are lacking in social skills.

Nowicki, Stephen and Duke, Marshall. Teaching Your Child The Language of Social Success. Peachtree Publishers, 1996.

SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS:

Brooks, Robert. The Self-Esteem Teacher. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service, 1991.

Charney, Ruth Sidney. Teaching Children to Care: Management in the Responsive Classroom. Greenfield, MA: Northeast Foundation for Children, 1992.

Danforth, Scot and Smith, Terry Jo. Engaging Troubling Students A Constructivist Approach. Corwin Press, CA. 2005.

Denton, Paula. The Power of Words: Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn, Northeast Foundation for Children, 2007.

Dornbush, M.P., & Pruitt, S.K. (1995). Teaching the Tiger: A Handbook for Individuals Involved in the Education of Students with Attention Deficit Disorders, Tourette Syndrome or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Duarte, CA: Hope Press.

Kohn, Alfie. Moving Beyond Traditional Classrooms and Tougher Standards. Mariner Books, 2000.

Levin, James, & Shanken-Kaye, John M. The Self-Control Classroom: Understanding and Managing the Disruptive Behavior of All Students, Including Those with ADHD. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 1996.

Levin, James, & Shanken-Kaye, John M. From Disrupter To Achiever. Dubuque, IA.: Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 2002.

Levin, D.E. (1994). Teaching Young Children in Violent Times: Building a Peaceable Classroom. Cambridge, MA: Educators for Social Responsibility.

Nelsen, Jane; Lott, Lynn H.; Glenn, Stephen. Positive Discipline In The Classroom. Prima Lifestyles, 2000.

Richardson, Rita C. Connecting with Others: Lessons for Teaching Social and Emotional Competence. Champaign, IL: Research Press, 1966.

Rosenberg, Marshall. Teaching Children Compassionately: How Students and Teachers Can Succeed With Mutual Understanding. Puddledancer, 2004.

HELPING DIFFICULT CHILDREN GET THE MOST OUT OF SCHOOL:

Anderson, Winifred; Chitwood, Stephen; and Hayden, Deidre. Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (3rd Ed.). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 1997.

Cutler, Barbara Coyne. You, Your Child, and "Special Education: A Guide for Making the System Work. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 1993.

Levine, Mel. A Mind at a Time. Simon and Shuster, 2003.

Levine, Mel. The Myth of Laziness. Simon and Shuster, 2002.

Siegel, Lawrence M. The IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child. Berkeley, CA: Nolo.

RELATED DISORDERS:

Kranowitz, Carol Stock and Silver, Dr. Lawrence. The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. New York: Perigree Publishing, 1998.
A video version is also available.

Kranowitz, Carol Stock and Wylie, T.J.. The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities For Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfucntion. New York: Perigree Publishing, 2003.

Papolos, D. & Papolos, J. The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder. New York: Broadway Books, 1999.
Now in its second edition, 2002.

Waltz, Mitzi. Bipolar Disorders. O’Reilly, 2000.

Whitney, Rondalyn Varney. Bridging The Gap: Raising A Child With Nonverbal Learning Disorder. Perigree Publishers, 2002.

Yack, Ellen; Sutton, Shirley; and Aquilla, Paula. Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration. Sensory Resources, 2003.

MEDICATIONS:

Wilens, Dr. Thomas. Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications For Kids. Guilford Press, 2002.

ASSESSMENT:

Braaten, Ellen and Felopulos, Gretchen. Straight Talk About Psychological Testing. Guilford Press, 2003.

FOR CHILDREN:

Crary, Elizabeth. I Want It, I’m Frustrated, I’m Mad. Parenting Press,
1992.

Frankel, Yetti. Libby and The Cat. Snow Tree Books, 2005. A wonderful story with beautiful illustrations that helps teach the concept of empathy.

Hartman, Carrie. Child of Mine. Maren Green Publishers, 2007. A beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the range of emotions typically felt by parents raising a child with special needs. It is a helpful tool that parents can use to begin discussion about their concerns and hopes with their own child.

Huebner, Dawn. What To Do Guides for Kids. Magination Press, 2005-2007. A series of books to help children who struggle with anxiety, easily frustrated, OCD, etc…

Moser, Adolph, Ed.D. Don’t Rant AND Rave on Wednesdays. Landmark Editions, 1994. For ages 9-12.



 
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