Sometimes misbehavior isn’t what it seems. Many children come to care with early signs of mental- or behavioral-health issues. Early childhood professionals are often the first to notice that something is different.How Can I Help? is a practical guide that helps educators first identify issues and then create nurturing, safe, and successful learning environments to set up all children for success.Learn how to:Promote mental health for all children in ...

The Neglected Child provides everything educators and caregivers need to know to identify and intervene in neglectful situations, while also creating a safe, nurturing, and protective environment for young children. From defining the different types and levels of severity of neglect to establishing suspicion and reporting neglectful situations, this book is filled with helpful information from expert psychologists and educators in the field today.Each chapter includes a br...

Gentle counsel and realistic advice for families contending with one of today's most misunderstood forms of mental illness.For family members of people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), home life is routinely unpredictable and frequently unbearable. Extreme mood swings, impulsive behaviors, unfair blaming and criticism, and suicidal tendencies--common conduct among those who suffer from the disorder--leave family members feeling confused, hurt, and helple...

A cutting-edge, research-based inquiry into how we influence those around us and how understanding the brain can help us change minds for the better.In The Influential Mind, neuroscientist Tali Sharot takes us on a thrilling exploration of the nature of influence. We all have a duty to affect others—from the classroom to the boardroom to social media. But how skilled are we at this role, and can we become better? It turns out that many of our instincts—from...

Has PTSD invaded your world? Are you always walking on eggshells? Feel like nothing you do is right. Are you the victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse? Are you in a relationship with someone who suffers from PTSD? Then this book is a must read for you. There is hope! So many spouses of PTSD sufferers have the false belief that nobody can understand what they are going through. Believe me when I say, you are not alone. There are literally thousands of victims just like you. Facing t...

The only book that teaches the parents of “sensory” kids how to organize and empower their children for greater success at home, at school, and in life.Silver Winner, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)—Parenting ResourcesGold Honoree, Mom’s Choice Awards—Parenting–Special and Exceptional NeedsEvery year, tens of thousands of young children are diagnosed with disorders that make it difficult for them to absorb the external world. Parents ...

Hearing the words ôyour child has Autismö is more common than ever. But dealing with this news will never be easy. When the devastating diagnosis is made, millions of questions and concerns will flood parentsÆ brains. This book will answer panicked parentsÆ questions in clear and complete terms. Taking an in-depth look at the reality of the disability, its causes, and how to cope as a family, this professional yet personal primer will help parents get through those first oh-so-tough times ...

From the “Two Bipolar Chicks”, Wendy K. Williamson and Honora Rose, comes this survival guide disguised as a low-key, how to manual. From their wellness vaults, they compiled three decades worth of tips for you. Filled with insightful anecdotes and personal viewpoints – which can differ – Wendy and Honora steer you through the swamps of bipolar disorder and teach you how to dodge the alligators. From advice on medication, to their own, personal journeys with acceptance, you’ll pick...

**"Angela Hanscom is a powerful voice for balance."—Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the WoodsIn this important book, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook shows how outdoor play and unstructured freedom of movement are vital for children’s cognitive development and growth, and offers tons of fun, engaging ways to help ensure that kids grow into healthy, balanced, and resilient adults.**Today’s kids have adopted sedentary lifestyl...

Evan, five years old, hardly stands, much less sits, still for more than a few moments. Jessie is eight -- she's adorable...she never finishes anything on time...she's a dreamer. Cal is fifteen -- he is so impulsive that his parents worry he'll try drugs on a whim.What do these kids have in common? Do they remind you of your own children?The most talked-about childhood syndrome of the eighties and nineties is ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). This development...

From growing up as the weird kid in class to becoming a fully functional adult, Elaine Day shares the exciting story of her journey from odd to Aspergers. In this book, she tells stories from throughout her life, including the various ways that Asperger Syndrome impacted her. From being bullied and teased to a brief brush with the law and the making of some very incredible friends, this book offers insight into what it is like to grow up undiagnosed, but very much on the autism spectrum. A...

In this volume I discuss the four biggest unpleasant surprises that recent graduates and newly employed social workers are confronted with in their career. These four surprises are also the biggest causes of burnout, bitterness, and early retirement (including getting fired and changing careers). However, this can be avoided. Most postgraduate college courses for this profession will not teach you these lessons; why, I don't know. But you will learn what many social workers, and causalitie...