Special Needs Parenting

Do strong smells or certain food textures trigger vomiting in your child? Does your child have major meltdowns when foreign things touch him/her? Does your child not feel pain when he/she’s supposed to? Wondering what a parent is supposed to do in such situations? To answer this question, we will need to take a deeper look at sensory processing disorder (SPD). From this book, you will learn: What is sensory processing disorder? What are some common behaviors of different types of SPD that are often overlooked? And much more....

Sergio se asomó al mundo sin poder verlo: nació ciego. Cuando quiso sentir y reconocer su entorno, el autismo le hizo aún más difícil su comprensión. La vida no se lo puso fácil, pero fue sumamente generosa al darle el mejor de los hermanos, Juanma, un muchacho alegre, vital y emprendedor, quien junto con Sergio se embarcó en un emocionante viaje que se convirtió en el reto de sus vidas.

I have begun writing to help those who don't already understand Autism. I am very passionate about these topics because I too am on the spectrum and have spent the last 15 years of my life dedicated to working in mental health. For most of my life I just felt like I was different, weird and sometimes unwanted. I didn't understand what was keeping me in misery until I learned about Neurodiversity and how it is simply a 'Different-ability' and not about the stigma of a 'Dis-ability'.

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.

Moving house is never easy. But for one English family, making the change from suburban London to rural Wales unearthed more than they’d bargained for. A Life Lived Behind Glass is a true account of a journey into the world of autism, its diagnosis, the discovery of a history of family members on the spectrum, and acceptance and understanding of the condition. Marcie writes about her own struggle with autism, her childhood experiences, and the process of adult diagnosis. She describes the joy of home education and supporting her family’s unique needs.

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) affects nearly one in ten children. Yet, many parents do not recognize the symptoms in their child and continue to struggle with managing their child. Other parents have had their child diagnosed with ADHD but are unsure what they can do to help. If you are like this, there's a new book that can dramatically change your life.

If you’re feeling hopeless and running out of patience in dealing with your highly explosive ADHD child, this powerful positive parenting guide is for you! ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. And this gets parents frustrated because ADHD kids are often misunderstood by many. These kids are often perceived as having bad attitudes, defiant, or just plain out of control. When your child is struggling to self-regulate, it’s easy to get pulled into power struggles and negative interactions that only make the situation worse.

SPD, also known as sensory processing disorder, tends to show itself within children at an early age. However, it is not always easy to understand what is wrong with the child without the proper tools, techniques, or methods. Within this audiobook, SPD will be looked at, explained, and the right activities will be given in order for parents to gain the proper understanding needed to help their child move effortlessly through childhood and into adulthood.

Without your support, your middle school student's self-regard can crack. But a solid sense of self-worth now—in middle school—will help your youngster find future fulfillment in the adult world of work. Career Book 2 empowers parents and counselors to prepare youngsters (ages 11-13) with disabilities for meaningful employment as adults.

Do you wish your child would sleep at ease? Does your child wake in the middle of the night and suffer sleep terrors? Or do you wish to have baby sleep training in a few days and achieve the most effective methods to have your child sleep? Understand the nature of sleep, childhood rhythm, and development of normal sleep with the help of the guide. On the other side, learn how to eliminate bedtime difficulties and night-time waking through effective strategies.

Achtsamkeit, Meditationen und 21 fantastische Fantasiereisen für Kinder. In der heutigen Zeit muss oft alles schnell gehen. Nur selten kannst du dir Zeit für dich selbst nehmen und dich auf das konzentrieren, was du gerade machst. Meist ist es so, dass du während du eine Tätigkeit ausübst bereits an andere Dinge denkst, die du noch erledigen musst. Erwachsene Menschen haben den ganzen Tag über Stress und leiden unter diesem Zeitmangel. Doch wie sieht das bei Kindern aus?

Would you like to understand the world from the mind and eyes of a child and a loving and experienced parent? Would you like to hear typical real-life dialogues between that parent and child? Would it help to understand the psychology of a child who is just stepping out into a new and awesome environment? This world is full of awe and wonder, but laced with challenges that may set your child back or help him or her move forward into a hope-filled, loving, and responsible future. This book contains the knowledge and tools you can use to aid your child on the way to success. It also has its moments of humor.

In Breakthroughs in Parenting Children with ADHD While Reducing Stress, I will show you how to get through the maze of parenting a child with ADHD while maintaining your sanity and sense of purpose. By listening to this book, you will learn: what exactly is ADHD; the different types of ADHD; the causes of ADHD; how ADHD is diagnosed; preschoolers and ADHD; the challenges facing children with ADHD; how to help your child cope with the many symptoms of ADHD; and more.

Many parents and families experience deep sadness, fear, and worry after their child has been diagnosed with a developmental disability. If this is you, you are not alone. As you think about how life is now different for your child, it’s natural to have feelings of concern because you want to see your child thrive.

"Dein Kind ist ja voll das Sensibelchen!" – ja, und?! Was ist daran schlimm? Vielleicht gehört Ihr Kind sogar zu der Personengruppe der hochsensiblen Menschen. Leider wird "sensibel sein" aber oftmals mit einem negativen Unterton ausgesprochen. Möglicherweise ist Ihnen aufgefallen, dass Ihr Kind bestimmte Reize, egal, auf welcher Ebene, besonders intensiv wahrnimmt oder auch eher wahrnimmt, als Sie es tun. Es könnte auch sein, dass Ihr Kind sich öfter einmal zurückzieht, für sich sein will oder aber auch laut schreit und wütet und das von einer Sekunde auf die andere.

Welcome to My Life shares the 14-year journey of a true warrior mom advocating for her nonverbal, severely autistic son, from diagnosis through his teenage years. This brutally honest and heartwarming account details the daily struggles and often lack of social understanding that families face when raising a child who relies on parental assistance for every need.

Die Grundschulzeit sorgenfrei & kompetent meistern. Ein Elternratgeber Eltern sollen die positive Einstellung zur Schule und ein optimales Lernverhalten vermitteln. Dieser Ratgeber zeigt Ihnen wie es sicher geht. Durch diesen Ratgeber erfahren Sie.

A little boy is born with a rare genetic condition called Norrie Disease. The boy is born completely blind and is about to lose his hearing too. A powerful tale of how his disability has impacted his family and how much richer their lives are for it. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Cameron's Smile, and learn about parenting children with disabilities.

Discover concrete, proven actions to change your child’s disruptive behaviors and nurture a better relationship. Are you constantly at your wit’s end because punishments don't work, and your child acts out? Avoid public meltdowns and tantrums with new parenting techniques. Have kids, they said. It will be fun, they said. What they didn't mention is the challenge of explosive tantrums and defiance.

With the growing number of children diagnosed with ADHD, this brings attention to the many challenges faced by parents who have ADHD-diagnosed children and other behavioral or learning disabilities. The author provides usable tips on how to overcome the difficulties of ADHD and points the way for creating a successful future for your child. She offers appropriate coping strategies and excellent tools for improving life, not just for your child, but for your entire family.