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Child Psychology
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Play Therapy Publisher Comments Play is to the child what verbalization is to the adult-it is a medium for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, describing experiences and disclosing wishes. Revised and updated, this second edition of the award-winning Play Therapy: The Art of... (read more) List Price $47.50 Your price: $45.72 Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic
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The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome, 2nd Edition by William Stillman Publisher Comments The clinical diagnosis of Asperger's can be intimidating for parents. Often the focus is on their child's "disabilities" rather than his "abilities," and parents may be left wondering what they should expect as their child journeys through life. This... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $13.27 Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic
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Effective and Emerging Treatments in Pediatric Psychology by Anthony Spirito Publisher Comments This volume provides practicing clinicians and researchers with an update on treatments found to be effective in pediatric psychology as well as those that are emerging in the field and have promise of being proven effective as additional research is... (read more) List Price $30.00 Your price: $27.75 Google eBooks - Electronic
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How to Talk to an Autistic Kid by Daniel Stefanski Publisher Comments A collection of personal stories, knowledgeable explanations, and supportive advice written by a fourteen-year-old autistic boy to help provide readers with the confidence and tools necessary to befriend autistic kids.... (read more) List Price $10.40 Your price: $9.23 Google eBooks - Electronic
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The Everyday Advocate: Standing up for Your Child with Autism by Areva Martin Publisher Comments "THE guide for getting the best life possible for your child...invaluable." -Dr. Phil McGraw Nationally recognized expert on autism advocacy Areva Martin shares her hard-won knowledge as a parent of an autistic child and an individual rights attorney... (read more) Your price: $12.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Cowboy & Wills: A Love Story by Monica Holloway Publisher Comments Christened charming and winning by the Washington Post and touching by Publishers Weekly, celebrated author Monica Holloway's deeply moving memoir shares the unforgettable story of an extraordinary little boy and the irresistible puppy who transformed... (read more) Your price: $12.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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The Spiritual Life of Children by Robert Coles Publisher Comments Includes 16 color plates of children's art on various religious themes.... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $20.30 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Privileged Ones: The well-off and the Rich in America by Robert Coles Publisher Comments In the 1950s Robert Coles began studying, living among, and, above all, listening to American children. The results of his efforts--revealed in five volumes published between 1967 and 1977--constitute one of the most searching and vigorous social studies... (read more) Your price: $10.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Chantal Sicile-Kira Publisher Comments Addressing the unique needs of parenting a a child or teenager with an autistic disorder, a comprehensive parent's handbook brings together clear examples, practical advice, and supportive insights to cover the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical... (read more) Your price: $12.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals by Bryna Siegel Publisher Comments Bryna Siegel gives parents of autistic children what they need most: hope. Her first book, The World of the Autistic Child, became an instant classic, illuminating the inaccessible minds of afflicted children. Now she offers an equally insightful... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $20.30 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Special-Needs Kids Eat Right: Strategies to Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum Focus, Learn, and Thrive by Judy Converse Publisher Comments Offers substitutions to fit any diet, suggestions for getting the family and caregivers involved, tips for maintaining a special diet when eating out, shopping and resource guides, and strategies for evaluating the results of a long-term program... (read more) Your price: $12.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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The Sexualization of Childhood by Sharna Olfman Publisher Comments Only a generation or two ago, childhood in the United States was understood to be a unique and vulnerable stage of development; a time for play and protection from adult preoccupations and responsibilities. In recent decades however, we appear to have... (read more) List Price $44.95 Your price: $39.89 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Finding Ben by Barbara LaSalle Publisher Comments Barbara LaSalle discusses what it is like having a son with Asperger's Syndrome, a neurological disorder, she tells of her frustrations and challenges, and how she eventually accepted him for who he is.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $17.71 Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic
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Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood Publisher Comments Providing a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of Asperger's syndrome, with strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous and debilitating, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on all aspects of... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $18.45 Google eBooks - Electronic
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How to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism by Eileen Garvin Publisher Comments Eileen Garvin's older sister, Margaret, was diagnosed with severe autism at age three. Growing up alongside Margaret wasn't easy: Eileen often found herself in situations that were simultaneously awkward, hilarious, and heartbreaking. For example, losing... (read more) Your price: $2.99 Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic
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Clinical Manual for the Treatment of Autism by Eric Hollander Publisher Comments Reflecting tremendous gains over the past decade in our understanding of the causes of autism, Clinical Manual for the Treatment of Autism meets the increasing need for clear, up-to-date, and evidence-based treatment. Internationally known researchers... (read more) List Price $64.00 Your price: $56.80 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Now I See the Moon: A Mother, a Son, a Miracle by Elaine Hall Publisher Comments When her son, Neal, was diagnosed with autism, former Hollywood acting coach Elaine Hall, aka Coach E, took matters into her own hands and used her resources to guide him toward an increasingly independent life. In the process, she founded The Miracle... (read more) Your price: $10.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence by Rachel Simmons Publisher Comments The best-selling author of Odd Girl Out challenges popular misconceptions about "good behavior" in girls while arguing that young women who embrace such unrealistic standards are forced to curtail their potential and counseling on how to reverse... (read more) Your price: $12.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Help Me, I'm Sad: Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Childhood and Adolescent Depression by David Fassler Publisher Comments Tells how to tell if children are at risk for depression, and describes depression's link with other problems and its impact on the... (read more) Your price: $12.99 Google eBooks - Electronic
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Making Peace with Autism: One Family's Story of Struggle, Discovery, and Unexpected Gifts by Susan Senator Publisher Comments Receiving a diagnosis of autism is a major crisis for parents and families, who often feel as if their world has come to an end. In this insightful narrative, a courageous and inspiring mother explains why a diagnosis of autism doesn't have to shatter a... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $12.42 Google eBooks - Electronic
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