Special Needs Parenting

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.

Did you know anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children, affecting upwards of 20 percent of children and adolescents over the course of their youth? Anxiety is more prevalent in our society than ever before; we’re all affected by it. But it doesn't have to be this way. Your kids don't have to live a life of anxious stress. Together, you can build a new reality - one completely free from unnecessary anxiety.

A personal journey and advice for parents of colorblind children. Helpful advice for anyone wishing to understand how people with color vision deficiency/color blindness truly see the world from someone who has experienced it through nearly 50 years of development, helping to dispel common misconceptions and misunderstandings about the condition. The book will be of particular usefulness for parents of children of a child with color blindness wishing to understand more.

In einer in Deutschland durchgeführten Studie zum Thema "Kinder brauchen Grenzen", gaben etwa 74 % der befragten Eltern an, dass sie Grenzen wichtig finden. 13% meinten, dass ihre Kinder ohne Grenzen aufwachsen sollten. Der Rest enthielt sich der Stimme. Sie sehen also, in der Erziehung gibt es unterschiedlichste Meinungen und "Glaubensrichtungen". Egal wie die Erziehung aussieht. Egal, zu welchem Zeitpunkt. Ob direkt nach der Schwangerschaft oder mitten in der Pubertät. Das Ziel sollte immer das Selbe sein: Selbstbewusste und glückliche Kinder. Welche Meinung vertreten Sie?

Critically acclaimed, praised by therapists, parents, and patients. This short, powerful depiction of life with an emotionally traumatized daughter should be required listening for anyone involved in adoption, parenting difficult children, or healing wounded hearts. The true story of Ani’s struggle with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) will inspire listeners long after the book is done. Ani's journey will forever change the way you see childhood trauma and what it means to parent with love.

Erziehen ohne Anschreien: Nähe und Respekt für vertrauensvolle Eltern-Kind-Beziehungen (für Kinder ab dem Schulalter von 6-17 Jahren) Kindererziehung ohne auszurasten sollte doch möglich sein, oder? Bringt Dich Dein Kind regelmäßig in den Wahnsinn? Schreist Du im Eifer des Gefechts Dein Kind an, obwohl Du es eigentlich gar nicht möchtest? "Schreien kann nicht nur das Gehör von Kindern beeinträchtigen, sondern auch das Gehirn. Hören Sie, um mehr zu erfahren.

In this transformation book, Jim Hasse identifies seven career builders parents can use to help their middle school student with cerebral palsy learn how to leverage disability's competitive edge, a key factor in disability development and career readiness.

Tatsächlich sind sich die allermeisten frischgebackenen Mütter unsicher, ob sie die nötigen Fähigkeiten besitzen, ihre eigenen Kinder zu unterrichten. Aber in dem Moment, in dem dein Kind geboren wird, öffnen sich seine Augen und es beginnt, die vielfältigen Reize unserer Welt aufzunehmen.

Give Them The Words is a must-listen for anyone who is seeking practical advice and actionable strategies to improve communication for exceptional kids. Written by Speech Language Pathologist and mother Kim Gallo, this thought-provoking, easy-to-follow, and pragmatic guide draws upon Gallo's expertise in early intervention and her previous published works.

I realized, at age 70, that I had no memory of being inside my home, where I grew up, or ever being inside a school classroom. I began to write then, and have continued over the last 24 years, as one painful memory after another was slowly revealed. Recently I figured out what had happened to my mother, and therefore to me. Two more major insights totally freed me. I could then finish Missing Pieces.

"It sounded at first like something out of an old horror movie. I thought maybe someone was just playing around, but then I heard it again and again, a loud piercing cry, and less like Hollywood every time. The windows were down in my police cruiser on that warm fall day, but I still couldn’t tell where the sounds came from. I began looking around for the unlikely sight of someone being disemboweled in a mall parking lot on a Saturday afternoon. Seeing nothing, and still hearing the screams, I called in a “disturbance”.... Around the next corner I found the source of the commotion.

If you feel lost without a roadmap, rewrite your story! Learn to empower your child, enrich your life, and master Autism.

Kein Schnickschnack. Kein Blabla. Einfach Klartext. Wenn du ein Teenager oder junger Erwachsener mit ADHS bist, wirst du gleich deine Superkräfte entdecken. Dieses Buch ist dein No-BS-Guide, um dein volles Potenzial zu entfalten und Dinge zu erledigen – ohne dich dabei zu verbiegen! Hier geht es um klare Strategien, ohne unnötigen Ballast – genau das, was du brauchst, um dein Leben auf den nächsten Level zu bringen und die Herausforderungen zu meistern, die dich bisher aufgehalten haben.

Discover a helpful and sincere workbook to assist youngsters with ADHD in learning to flourish!

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?

Stop feeling overwhelmed as an ADHD parent. Discover the strategies to help your child thrive while giving you confidence even if you’re juggling a million tasks and short on time! Being a parent is hard enough, but when your child has ADHD, the challenges multiply. The persistent worry, lack of resources and understanding, coupled with the constant rush of modern life, can feel daunting.

As a result of vaccines and various other “modern” medical topics, autism has become more common than ever. In the Dealing with Autism series, you will learn about the “root” problem autistics deal with, how to spot it, and how to teach your loved one how to overcome it. As a high-function autistic with nearly 20 years in education, I was able to create a lesson plan, which I originally designed for myself. Due to the exceptional outcome of following my own program, people no longer believe I am autistic.

Knowing that your child has a unique way of interacting with the world around them makes you better equipped to manage their stresses and make their surroundings more comfortable. As their parent, you can do a lot to ensure their safety, advocate for their welfare, and make sure your child can live a happy, healthy, and productive life--and this guide will break it all down for you.

"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.

Travis never thought of problematic language being an issue for him with level one autism. Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age 22, he had always been verbal. It was not until a BCBA friend pointed out to him that problematic language is a lot more than just being verbal.