Resources
Resources Created by Our Clinicians:
By Dr.Boscan:
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Anxiety Beast: A Kid's Guide to Defeating Anxiety by Dr. Deisy Boscán (Author), Anne Marie Brown (Author), Mostafa Mahdy (Illustrator)
Coping with Anger:
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“A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger” by Eliane Whitehouse and Warwick Pudney (Published Jul 1, 1998).
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[Card Set] “Temper Tamers In a Jar: Helping Kids Cool Off and Manage Anger” by Free Spirit Publishing (Published Sep 30, 2010)
Divorce:
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“Two Homes” by Claire Masurel and Kady MacDonald Denton (Published Jul 14, 2003).
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“When Mom and Dad Separate: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief from Divorce” by Marge Heegaard (Published Jul 23 1996).
Separation Anxiety/Other forms of Anxiety:
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The Absent Father Effect on Daughters: Father Desire, Father Wounds 1st Edition by Susan E. Schwartz
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“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst and Geoff Stevenson (Published Sep 1 2000).
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"The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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“Anxiety Relief for Kids: On-the-Sport Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Worry, Panic, and Avoidance” by Bridget Flynn Walker Ph.D. & Michael A. Tompkins Ph.D. ABPP
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Your Anxious Child: How Parents and Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in Children by John Dacey, Ph.D. & Lisa Fiore, Ph.D.
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The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: CBT Skills to Help You Deal with Worry and Anxiety (Instant Help) by M. Tompkins, J.R. Barkin, & M. McKay
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My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic by Tompkins and Martinez
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The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry by Lisa M. Schab
Dyslexia
Death:
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“A Bunch of Balloons: A Book - Workbook for Grieving Children” by Dorothy Ferguson, Joy Johnson, and Susanna Pitzer (Published Nov 1 2006).
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"The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
Self Esteem: Boys & Girls:
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"The Care and Keeping of You" (American Girl) by Valorie Schaefer
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“Nobody’s Perfect: A Story for Children about Perfectionism” by Ellen Flanagan Burns & Erica Pelton Villnave
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What's Going on Down There?: Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to As by: Karen Gravelle
Autism:
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My Brain is a Race Car: A children's guide to a neuro-divergent brain by Nell Harris
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The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism" by Naoki Higashida
Racism:
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“Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice” by Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta Collins
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“Talk to children and teenagers about racism” by Miranda Hester
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“How To Talk To Kids About Violence” from The Child Development Institute
Sexual Development in Children:
Other:
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The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence by Ros Atkins
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
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Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets: 5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Next Move by Andy Stanley
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Radical Acceptance: Awakening the Love That Heals Fear and Shame by Tara Brach
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“It's Crow Time” by Katrina Gehrke (Author), Ila Mushie (Illustrator)
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"Under Pressure" by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
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"Untangled" by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
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"Over-Indulged Children" by Dr. James A. Fogarty, Ed.D.
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"Educating Today's Overindulged Youth" by Chad Mason and Karen Brackman
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“The Gifted Kids Workbook: Mindfulness Skills to Help Children Reduce Stress, Balance Emotions, and Build Confidence” by Heather Boorman MSW LCSW
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Adolescent Self-Esteem: Differences by Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Age by Jerald G. Bachman
Twice Exceptionality and Related Topics:
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What Does Twice Exceptional Mean? Identifying and Nurturing Gifted Children with ADHD
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Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism (Kennedy, Banks)
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Children with High-Functioning Autism: A Parent's Guide (Hughes-Lynch)
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Different Minds: Gifted Children With Ad/Hd, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits(Lovecky)
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Expert Approaches to Support Gifted Learners: Professional Perspectives, Best Practices, and Positive Solutions (Gosfield)
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Gifted Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (The Practical Strategies Series in Autism Education) (Karnes, Stephens, Neihart, Poon)
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Gifted and Talented Children with Special Educational Needs: Double Exceptionality (Montgomery)
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The Gifted Teen Survival Guide: Smart, Sharp, and Ready for (Almost) Anything (Galbraith, Deslisle)
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Helping Gifted Children Soar: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers (Strip, Hirsch)
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Making the Choice: When Typical School Doesn't Fit Your Atypical Child(Goodwin, Gustavson, Wilson)
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Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, Ocd, Asperger's, Depression, and Other Disorders (Webb, Amend, Webb, Goerss, Beljan, Olenchak)
Puberty for Girls (Ages 10-13)
Autism
Resources in the Community:
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Living With Cerebral Palsy by Renee Warmbrodt, RN, CPNP
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Cerebral Palsy by Gina Jansheski, M.D.
Newest Recommendations:
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Get to the Point!: Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter by Joel Schwartzberg
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The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps by Melissa Orlov
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The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
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Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
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Getting to I Do by Sandra Harmon and Patricia Allen
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Untamed by Glennon Doyle
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The Rage Is Real — Here’s How the Transition to Menopause Affects Mental Health By Maressa Brown
Recommended Reading For Parents
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Overindulged Children: A Parent's Guide to Mentoring Paperback by James A. Fogart
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Why Are Kids So Sad? Just don’t blame technology. By Malcolm Harris
Dealing with the Corona-virus crisis & learn-from-home:
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Homeschooling During Coronavirus: Teaching Your Kids (Robert Myers, Ph.D.)
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Optimizing Visual Health: Minimizing Screen Time Impact while Distance Learning
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10 Characteristics Of A Highly Effective Learning Environment by Terry Heick
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Thinking Organized for Parents and Children: Helping Kids Get Organized for Home, School and Play by R. Gordon
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Covid lockdown easing: Why am I exhausted after socialising? by Kirsty Grant
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Working Memory and Learning: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Gathercole and Alloway
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New Report Shows Just How Hard 2020 Was On America's Kids by Catherine Pearson
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New report explores the impact of Covid-19 on the wellbeing of psychologists by The British Psychological Society
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COVID-19 has driven millions of women out of the workforce. Here’s how to help them come back BY KWEILIN ELLINGRUD AND LIZ HILTON SEGEL
Parenting:
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Proper parenting and happy parents: How not to lose your stuff with your kids (raising good humans) by Katherine Curtis
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (The How To Talk Series) by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
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Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes by Kristen Welch
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The Absent Father Effect on Daughters: Father Desire, Father Wounds by Susan E. Schwartz
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A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad's an Alcoholic Book by Mariko Kikuchi
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Circle of Security International: Early Intervention Program for Parents & Children
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Parenting from the Inside Out (Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., Mary Hartzell, M.Ed.)
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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets every father should know (Meg Meeker, M.D.)
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It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle
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The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children by Alison Gopnik
Surviving the Adolescent Years:
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Activities Guide: Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence from Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
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Helping Children Transition from Kindergarten to First Grade by Christopher Alan Sink
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Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood Paperback – April 4, 2017 (Lisa Damour Ph.D.)
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The Self Confidence Workbook: A Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Improving Self-Esteem Paperback by Barbara Markway PhD
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Should My Child See a Therapist, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist?
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How to Talk to Your Child About Getting Evaluated Bob Cunningham By Bob Cunningham, EdM
Adult Relationships
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Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are by Lysa TerKeurst
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The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by Bell Hooks
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman PhD
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Moscovici, Claudia, “Dangerous Liaisons: How to Recognize and Escape from Psychopathic Seduction”
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It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn
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Unsung Lullabies: Understanding and Coping with Infertility by David Diamond, Janet Jaffe, and Martha Ourieff Diamond
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COOKED VS. UNCOOKED SPAGHETTI: The Guide to How Men Think in Relationships
Recommended Reading For Young Adults
ADD/ADHD:
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University of Arizona, SALT Center for students who learn differently
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Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills to Strengthen Executive Functioning by Phil Boissiere (MFT)
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Understanding Girls with AD/HD by Littman, Nadeau, and Quinn
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Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning by J. Cooper-Kahn & L. Dietzel
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Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential by Dawson and Guare
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The ADHD Book of Lists: A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders by Sandra F. Rief
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The ADHD Workbook for Kids: Helping Children Gain Self-Confidence, Social Skills, and Self Control by L Shapiro PhD
Additional Resources for Reading & Learning Disability-related issues:
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Learning Disabilities Association of America; http://www.ldaamerica.org
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Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level by Sally Shaywitz
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A Mind at a Time by Mel Levine
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The Don't-Give-Up Kid and Learning Differences by Jeanne Gehret (geared toward child).
Sensory Processing Disorder:
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Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation www.SPDFFoundation.net is the world leader in research, education and advocacy for Sensory Processing Disorder
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Sensory Resources - www.sensoryresources.com specializes in helping all people understand processing disorders and what can be done to help those affected.
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www.sensorynation.com (developed by local mother- excellent resources)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Executive Functioning:
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Club Xcite - for college mentors to oversee homework & teach study skills
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Watch Minder - a watch with scheduleable reminders & alerts for distracted kids
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Lives in the Balances - Resources by Ross W. Greene
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Mindset Works - Resources by Carol Dweck
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Carol Dweck, “Mindset”
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5 Don’ts When Your ADHD Child is Upset or Angry by Robert Myers
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Ross W. Greene, “The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children”
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Peg Dawson and Richard Guare, “Smart but Scattered”
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Brock and Fernette Eide, “The Mislabeled Child”
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Honers-Webb, Laura The Gift of ADH
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Taylor, Blake E., Healing ADD, The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 types of ADD, 2001, Berkley Books, New York
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Haber, M.D. Julian Stuart, The Great Misdiagnosis of ADHD, Taylor Trade publications, 2000
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Harlan R. Gephart, MD, “The Dx of ADHD”
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12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD by Russell A. Barkley
Tips for Improving Mental Health
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Connect with Other People – Its vital to build strong and healthy relationships with the people close to you and can build your own sense of belonging and self-worth, create spaces for opportunities and shared positive experiences, and give you an emotional support network.
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Be Physically Active – Great not only for your physical well-being but can improve your mental wellbeing by facilitating chemical changes in your brain that positively effect your mood and give you a feeling of accomplishment.
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Learn New Skills – Even if you feel like you don’t have enough time or the need to learn something new, even a small skill such as learning to cook a new dish can boost your mood.
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Give To Others – Acts of giving and kindness not only improve your friendships and the community around you but can help cultivate feelings of purpose, self-worth, and connection with others.
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Pay Attention to the Present Moment (Mindfulness) – Take a moment to take a deep breath, relax, and truly take in your surroundings. This can positively change the way you approach life’s challenges.