Special Needs Child

The condition called ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is one of the most misunderstood, hotly debated, kicked around, and generally mangled topics in education, parenting, pediatrics, psychiatry, mental health, and child development. Many consider ADHD as a hindering disorder and equate it with failure. With this book, Dr. David Miller is about to break all myths and taboos regarding ADHD.

Priscilla Gilman had the greatest expectations for the birth of her first child. Growing up in New York City amongst writers, artists, and actors, Gilman experienced childhood as a whirlwind of imagination, creativity, and spontaneity. As a Wordsworth scholar, she celebrated and embraced the poet's romantic view of children - and eagerly anticipated her son's birth, certain that he, too, would come - trailing clouds of glory.

Packed with lived-experience insight and easy-to-follow advice this transformative guide will change how you view the behavior of your autistic child and challenge you to rewire your thinking to see the world through the autistic lens. This guide challenges the common misunderstandings surrounding autistic behavior, such as emotional dysregulation in public settings or meltdowns at mealtimes. Parents and carers will be given a deeper understanding of why your child behaves the way they do and how a change in your parenting approach is key to relax and resolve difficult situations.

Enter the world of 'Not Atypical Motherhood,' your comforting companion as the daunting words 'autism diagnosis' resonate in your thoughts. Crafted for mothers and caregivers facing or just receiving this diagnosis for their child, this book provides a guiding hand through the uncharted terrain of autism, weaving together personal narratives, useful guidance, and empathetic support.

Despídete de la confusión en el mundo de la educación especial y da la bienvenida a la claridad y confianza. Si eres padre de un niño con discapacidad, sabes lo crucial que es brindarle las mejores oportunidades para su desarrollo. Enfrentarte a sistemas complejos y burocracia puede ser abrumador, pero este libro está aquí para ayudarte.

Si quieres ayudar a tu hijo a superar los obstáculos diarios, prepararle para el éxito y hacer que tu hogar sea más tranquilo para toda la familia, siga leyendo...Tanto si a tu hijo le acaban de diagnosticar TDAH como si llevas tiempo conviviendo con él, es normal que los padres se sientan preocupados, abrumados y agotados la mayor parte del tiempo. Sin embargo, recuerda que el TDAH es un trastorno, no una condena a cadena perpetua. Es perfectamente posible que tu hijo tenga éxito gracias a su trastorno, no a pesar de él.

Marriage, children, money, and everyday battles take their toll on any parent. This book navigates a clear path through the roller coaster of life. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be motivated by author Rick Daynes, the keeping-it-real father of five, three of whom have special needs. Although he speaks to dads of special kids, these life-changing solutions inspire all parents who want to empower their marriage and shape the brightest future for their family.

Most of us are used to tantrums and tears. But what happens when your child’s behavior gets out of hand to the point where you can’t cope? Children’s bad behavior can have a horrendous impact on parents – filling them with self-doubt, feelings of failure, and even more stress and anxiety than normal. The cycle continues. Parents are tense and determined to punish their children. Children engage in power struggles and their behavior becomes even more damaging. The longer this occurs, the harder it is to right the wrong.

There's nothing wrong with your child! Stop worrying! No matter how often your friends and family may say this, if you know that your child is developing differently from their peers, it's time to stand up for your conundrum child. When you have a child with additional needs, what's important is not that they get top marks or play rugby for the first team: it's that they are able to get changed quickly enough after PE or have a friend round on a stress-free playdate. Use the CAN approach to help your child Connect, Achieve and Navigate their way to independence.

Unexpected Grace is the story of one anxious mother (that's me) whose biggest fear came true in the ultrasound room. While living in Reykjavik, Iceland, my family and I were thrust into the world of congenital heart defects when we heard the unexpected news: Our daughter was only developing half of her heart. There were tons of questions and very few answers. Some people told me, "Just have faith," but I wasn’t sure what that meant. Was I supposed to have faith that God was going to heal her? But what if that wasn’t his plan?

This volume is for parents, educators, and students to better understand special education and related services. It is important to have familiarity with the history of special education and related services as this knowledge will empower parents and educators to better utilize special education and related services, which is addressed in-depth in Volume VI - The Application of Special Education Law.

Transform ADHD parenting challenges into opportunities for connection and growth. This audiobook offers a compassionate, evidence-based guide to understanding and supporting your ADHD child while strengthening your relationship. Packed with real-life examples and actionable strategies, this audiobook empowers parents to transform struggles into strengths and celebrate their child’s unique journey.

A late bloomer’s coming-of-age memoir asks how does one accept and free themselves from visible and invisible disabilities and still retain their sense of connection and humor? Nothing Special is a disarmingly candid tale of two sisters growing up in the 1970s in rural Connecticut. Older sister Chris, who has Down syndrome, is an extrovert, while the author, her younger, typically developing sister, shoulders the burdens and grief of her parents.

Navigating the journey of parenting a child with ADHD can be as challenging as it is rewarding. "Pay Attention: A Parent's Blueprint for Managing ADHD in Children" is your compass through this landscape, offering a blend of scientific insights, practical strategies, and heartfelt stories. Tailored for parents, caregivers, and educators, this comprehensive guide shines a light on ADHD beyond its stereotypes, emphasizing its complexities and the unique talents of children affected by it.

When a child faces a physical health crisis, friends and family rally around to provide support. But when a child is diagnosed with mental illness, their families often find themselves struggling alone. Having raised a mentally ill daughter, author Andrea Berryman Childreth has first-hand experience with the shame and stigma these families face, hiding behind a mask of normalcy while feeling completely helpless and out of control at home. On the Edge provides a realistic and practical guide to parenting a child with mental illness.

Based on the latest figures from the CDC, millions of parents across the US are trying to figure out how to help their children conquer this disorder. Parenting a child with ADHD can be mentally and physically draining, not to mention the financial burden that a family incurs. In this book, Parenting ADHD Kids ReImAgInEd, you will discover that raising a child with ADHD doesn’t have to be stressful. It is just a matter of combining the right strategies, habits, and mindset to help you develop your child's independence while keeping things in your life under control.

This is an audiobook made for regular and special education teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, related educational personnel, day care providers, parents, graduate students, and policy makers who work on behalf of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to ensure they are ready for formal education when they reach age five. It reflects a keen understanding that early interventions are most effective in reducing the potential for special education or other support services later in a child’s development.

Drawing lessons from Sam's transformation journey from difficult child to budding entrepreneur, My Child's Different offers encouragement to parents who may be concerned about what the future might hold. It demonstrates how, with the right support and positive parenting skills, their children can grow up to surprise and delight them.

Are you overwhelmed, or tired of feeling self-blame about not knowing how to best help your child deal with ADHD? You are not alone. Many parents need more tools in their toolbox in order to help their child navigate school, home and social life with a diagnosis of ADHD. This book gives you actionable strategies and supports you can use today to help stop the self-blame and build your child's self-esteem in the process.

Leon John Crothers is 4779 days old (thirteen years and one month, if you're mathematically challenged). He has been 'moved on' from six different schools and most people think he has an attitude problem. Leon doesn't care for the label, in the same way that he doesn't care for Tim Burton, supermarket trolleys, train fanatics or Bounty bars. This time, however, things may turn out differently, as help comes from where he least expects it—Dr Snot, a physician at pains to help Leon navigate 'normal' and classmates, Tanya and Lawrence, who both face their own challenges.