A revised and updated edition of the proven, drug-free program to treat the cause--not just the symptoms--of autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and related neurological conditions

Diagnosis rates of neurological disorders--including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, dyslexia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders--are climbing at an alarming rate. Yet psychiatric drugs don't cure the problems; they only disguise the symptoms. Dr. Robert Melillo's pioneering work that began in the 1990s with the creation of his groundbreaking Brain Balance program has brought a new understanding to the cause of these conditions: an imbalance between the left and right sides of the child's developing brain. Today, more than fifty thousand children have successfully completed the Brain Balance program and have experienced dramatic improvements in behavioral, emotional, social, and academic outcomes.

Disconnected Kids is a comprehensive at-home guide to the Brain Balance program, which involves no medication or medical interventions but focuses instead on movement and sensory exercises that stimulate proper brain development. This updated and revised edition also features new exercises and the latest research findings on how the retention of primitive reflexes--the involuntary movements babies are born with that typically are replaced with intentional movements by their first birthday--plays an integral role in the development of neurological issues. Through the exercises in this book, these reflexes can be diminished, making brain balance easier to attain. Disconnected Kids helps readers guide children susceptible to a brain imbalance to overcome challenges and allow their true gifted selves to shine.

Make it more fun for kids with dyslexia to build their reading skills--100+ phonics activities for ages 7 to 12

Learning to read with dyslexia can be a challenge for kids, but it's a challenge they can conquer with the right tools. Using a targeted approach to skill development, Learn to Read for Kids with Dyslexia features more than 100 colorful games and activities that strengthen auditory processing skills, support letter formation in writing, and, most importantly, make reading fun!

This workbook filled with dyslexia tools for kids offers:

Daily practice--This standout among dyslexia books gives kids opportunities to practice their reading comprehension and reading skills with exercises focused on phonemic awareness, dysgraphia, and auditory processing disorder.

Playful activities--Kids will delight in exploring everything from phonics games to mazes, word association, matching, coloring, listening, and more.

6 different learning methods--Get a dyslexic reading aid for kids that's built on the science of reading, giving kids a chance to see what works best for them.

Turn kids into lifelong readers, and help them along the road to overcoming dyslexia with fun-filled reading games that build their skills and confidence.

People with FASDs Can Be Successful-with Support!

The question is, how do we support them? Despite being one of the most common developmental disabilities in the world, there is little understanding (and even fewer services) for people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and their families. Family members spend years looking for help and resources, only to find that most professionals do not know enough about FASD or how to support those with it. Parents and supporters of children, teens, and adults with FASDs are often perplexed by their behaviors and daily struggles. Traditional responses and approaches often make things worse. We might know that they need different types of support, but struggle with knowing how to do so.

That's where Essential FASD Supports comes in! This book offers a reinterpretation of challenging behaviors and other common struggles that people with FASDs experience while living in a world that does not understand them. It helps parents and professionals think about practical supports for everyday life and long-term progress. Additionally, readers will learn what we should avoid if we want to effectively support people with FASDs. Essential FASD Supports addresses:

- Daily learning and thinking

- Emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviors

- Opposition

- Safe and healthy interactions

This book provides a proactive framework to support people with FASDs so they can use their strengths to make progress and thrive. It will benefit parents, caregivers, foster providers, therapists, teachers, and anyone else who supports someone with an FASD.

Inspire calm and cooperation with engaging ODD activities for kids ages 6 to 12

Raising children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) takes consistent practice and an extra dose of patience. Find the guidance you need with this supportive parenting book, written especially for parents of children with ODD. Inside, you'll find 100 activities designed to help kids reach their full potential as they learn to connect with people in positive ways.

• Understand ODD--Gain greater insight into oppositional defiant disorder and the emotional, social, and academic effects it can have on your child.
• Reinforce essential skills--Kids will learn how to regulate their emotions with activities that help them identify their feelings, practice self-control, build self-esteem, and more.
• Jump right in--Straightforward instructions, simple materials, and advice for maximizing each exercise make it easy for you and your child to get started right away.

Break through challenging ODD behavior and reclaim your relationship with your child.

Discover the critical ingredients of raising a healthy and happy child with dyslexia.

A Reader's Favorite Award, Eric Hoffer Award, and NYC Big Book Award winner, Raising a child with Dyslexia, What Every Parent Needs to Know, has been hailed as a book that should be required reading for anyone who is going to be working with a child with dyslexia in any capacity. According to Sefina Hawke of Readers' Favorite book reviews.

Written from the perspective of someone who grew up with dyslexia and raised a child with dyslexia, this book offers a unique peek into the mind of someone with experience. As an expert, the author lays clear guidelines for promoting healthy development in spite of challenges.

Where most books fall short-covering the emotional, social, and internal toll of dyslexia-this book excels in offering a well-rounded account and balanced action plan that can be started right away. If you're looking for results, then this is a must-read.

Your child's wellbeing is important. Their education is important. Their mental health is paramount. This handbook tackles more than one angle of this complex struggle and offers parents the tools to recognize, support, and assure their child with dyslexia.

Transform the life of a dyslexic child under your care today.

Why do some children experience literacy difficulties?
How can I identify if my child finds reading and spelling challenging?
What is the best way to support them at home?

As a parent, it can be difficult to identify how your child's literacy difficulties may present in a home setting and supporting the child with literacy difficulties doesn't end at the school gates!

Child psychologist, Valerie Muter, goes beyond the classroom to offer a wealth of resources for parents to use at home to help engage their child in reading and writing. From giving you a guidance on how to communicate with teachers about your concerns and requesting screenings and assessments to giving you lots of tips and tricks that you can implement at home to support your child's growth, this is the ultimate guide to answer all of the questions you might have about literacy difficulties and more.

The Upside of Autism is an inspiring and deeply personal journey through the triumphs and challenges of raising a child with autism. Through heartfelt reflections and raw honesty, this book captures the struggles, joys, and unexpected lessons learned along the way.

Jojo's story is one of resilience, love, and the unbreakable bonds of family. From his early days as a curious water baby to his passion for sports, music, and food, his life is filled with moments of discovery and inspiration. As he navigates school, social hurdles, and personal breakthroughs, his journey highlights the importance of patience, advocacy, and unwavering faith. Each challenge brings a new revelation-one that reshapes the meaning of love and acceptance.

More than a story about autism, The Upside of Autism is a testament to hope, transformation, and the power of belief. Whether you are a parent, educator, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of neurodiversity, this book offers a touching and enlightening perspective on embracing life's unexpected paths with an open heart.

Improve your skills and discover the strengths of your dyslexia--strategies and exercises for adults

Dyslexia is a continuous, lifelong journey--one that asks you to adapt and grow every day. The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults offers practical tools, techniques, and activities to help you improve your literacy skills, boost your self-esteem, and use your dyslexia as an advantage.

Gain a sense of empowerment and a greater appreciation for the positive aspects of dyslexia with exercises designed to develop the strengths unique to dyslexic patterns of thinking. Explore specific strategies for targeting problems that adults with dyslexia experience with spelling, reading, writing, memorization, organization, and other executive functioning skills. You'll come to see your dyslexia as a gift and an important part of you.

The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults includes:

• Intro to dyslexia--Learn more about dyslexia and how it impacts adults, and take an assessment of your own experience with the characteristics of dyslexia.
• Coping strategies--Build resilience to dyslexia-specific stressors in your personal life and the workplace with actionable coping techniques.
• Dyslexia in action--Read real-life scenarios that depict people with dyslexia using a variety of strategies and employing their strengths to overcome challenges and thrive.

Build greater confidence and stronger literacy skills with evidence-based tools and exercises for adults with dyslexia.

Before the Brave Bite follows a young boy named Darwin who has sensory sensitivities regarding food. Despite having a short list of preferred food items, Darwin learns to explore new textures and flavors at his own pace. With small steps and lots of courage, he discovers that simple tricks before the brave bite can lead to unexpected favorites.

TIMELESS TOPIC: With its fresh perspective on sensory processing challenges, this book addresses the universal themes of empowerment, exploration, and acceptance. It emphasizes that every child's food journey is unique, celebrating the courage it takes to try something new.

READ ALOUD: This delightful rhyming picture book is perfect for read-aloud occasions, bedtime stories, or any time a child needs encouragement in facing mealtime challenges. It teaches that introducing new foods can be a fun adventure filled with discovery, fostering a positive relationship with food.

SELF-RELIANCE: Before the Brave Bite emphasizes the importance of empowering children to take charge of their food experiences. It reassures young readers that it's okay to have preferences and that their feelings around food are valid.

REASSURANCE: Ideal for kids who experience anxiety about food or struggle with mealtime, this book offers comfort in knowing they are not alone. The journey of exploration reinforces that the key is to keep trying-one brave bite at a time!

EDUCATIONAL INFO INCLUDED: The author's note provides insights into sensory processing challenges and strategies for supporting sensory-sensitive children at mealtimes. The back of the book also includes practical tips for parents to create a positive food experience for their children.

Perfect for:

• Parents, teachers, and librarians looking for resources to support sensory-sensitive children during mealtimes.
• Families seeking empowering strategies to address picky eating in a compassionate and fun way.
• Children who enjoy engaging stories that celebrate individuality and the joy of trying new things.

Quizás no sea un camino fácil, pero definitivamente merece la pena la lucha. Aquí te muestro cómo ayudar a tu hijo con autismo a sobrevivir y prosperar en la vida, al mismo tiempo que cuidas de tu salud mental.

Estás estresado y abrumado por las dificultades que conlleva criar a un hijo con autismo?

Te preocupa su futuro y te preguntas si llegará a tener éxito?

Se te ha pasado alguna vez por la cabeza la idea de tener un hijo neurotípico porque estás harto de lidiar con su comportamiento?

No te sientas culpable: tus sentimientos son válidos.

Miles de padres de niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) y Asperger tienen los mismos sentimientos.

De hecho, criar a un niño neurotípico también es duro y una lucha diaria.

Pero cuidar a un niño con autismo es un reto mayor, que puede empeorar si no se recibe el apoyo adecuado y no somos capaces de cubrir todas sus necesidades.

Sin embargo, también hay un lado positivo: puedes criar a las personas más honestas del mundo.

Y como cualquier otro niño, los niños con autismo también tienen un gran potencial: sólo tienes que ayudarles a descubrir y cultivar sus talentos para que puedan fijarse metas y alcanzarlas.

Pero antes de empezar, hay que entender por qué se comportan así.

Afortunadamente, esta guía ofrece un marco sencillo con ideas y estrategias para que puedas seguirlas y ayudar a tus hijos a prosperar en la vida.

Esto es sólo una parte de lo que descubrirás en su interior:

● El enfoque de los 5 pilares para la crianza de un niño con necesidades especiales.

● La razón, en gran parte desconocida, detrás del comportamiento agresivo en el autismo y lo que puedes hacer para prevenirlo.

● Cómo contarle a la gente el diagnóstico de tu hijo: descubre cómo establecer límites para protegerlo.

● 5 formas prácticas de identificar el talento en un niño con autismo - y qué puedes hacer para ayudarle a cultivarlo.

● Estrategias verbales, no verbales y visuales para superar las barreras de comunicación al interactuar con un niño con TEA.

● Cómo lidiar con su comportamiento obsesivo y repetitivo sin ser duro con ellos.

● Lo que debes hacer si te golpean: descubre cómo disciplinar a tu hijo sin hacerle daño.

● 5 estrategias para fortalecer la relación con tu pareja mientras cuidas de un niño con autismo.

Si haces uso de las estrategias que te proporciona este libro, podrás ayudar a tus hijos a transitar por los duros caminos de la vida y a encontrar el éxito en todo lo que se propongan.

Y si alguna vez te sientes desesperanzado, puedes recurrir a las historias reales de personajes famosos incluidas en este libro, que fueron capaces de alcanzar sus metas a pesar de tener autismo.

Estás preparado para superar las dificultades de criar a un hijo con TEA sin perder la calma? Desplázate hacia arriba y haz clic en el botón Añadir a la cesta ahora mismo.

Twice-Exceptional Boys: A Roadmap to Getting It Right takes readers on an invaluable journey to learn about the challenges faced by this group of talented, but perplexing students. If not planned for and properly supported, twice-exceptional (2e) boys frequently develop significant problems, including increased dropout rates.

Deborah Gennarelli's passion for teaching gifted children for over 30 years led her to take a hard look at why 2e boys face unique difficulties. Guided by current research of 2e boys and her hands on experience in the classroom, Deborah wrote Twice-Exceptional Boys for teachers who need to identify and plan for these students and for parents who seek to be strong advocates for their sons.

Twice-Exceptional Boys has three parts. Part one explains the focus on boys, and includes definitions and categories of 2e, information about nontraditional gifted students, and the planning process for a 2e child.

Societal myths and stereotypes about boys often keep gifted boys from expressing their true selves. While coping with the stresses of both giftedness and learning differences, they also are expected to conform to norms about how boys should be.

Boys from minority and low-SES backgrounds are often underrepresented in gifted education and overrepresented in special education.

Current research tells us that boys begin to experience problems early in their school careers. Boys act out, underachieve, and engage in risky behaviors because they are frustrated that their learning is stunted.

Next, the reader meets four 2e boys, all long-time students of the author. Their rough educational road trips are compared to a family vacation made arduous by a lack of planning. The 2e boys detailed in this section entered school excited and happy, but soon found that their classrooms did not meet their needs. Teachers and parents will likely recognize their own 2e student, and can begin mapping an appropriate educational route, resulting in a less turbulent and more rewarding trek for all.

Part three includes implementable strategies for parents and teachers. Understanding emotional intensity, hands on learning, expressions of curiosity, coping skills, and the roles of these dynamics in 2e boys' lives will help adults plan the best route to take while supporting each student.

Twice Exceptional Boys: A Roadmap to Getting It Right emphasizes how we must get to know and plan for the whole child, focusing on areas of strength, not just weakness.

The vital skills children need to achieve their full potential

Being organized. Staying focused. Controlling impulses and emotions.

These are some of the basic executive functioning (EF) skills children need to function and succeed as they grow. But what can you do if your child is struggling with one or all of these skills? With this hands-on guide, you'll learn what EF difficulties look like and how you can help your child overcome these challenges. Psychologist Rebecca Branstetter teaches you how to help improve the executive functions, including:

• Task initiation
• Response inhibition
• Focus
• Time management
• Working memory
• Flexibility
• Self-regulation
• Completing tasks
• Organization

With checklists to help enforce skills and improve organization, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder is your step-by-step handbook for helping your child concentrate, learn, and thrive

Discover the critical ingredients of raising a healthy and happy child with dyslexia.

A Reader's Favorite Award, Eric Hoffer Award, and NYC Big Book Award winner, Raising a child with Dyslexia, What Every Parent Needs to Know, has been hailed as a book that should be required reading for anyone who is going to be working with a child with dyslexia in any capacity. According to Sefina Hawke of Readers' Favorite book reviews.

Written from the perspective of someone who grew up with dyslexia and raised a child with dyslexia, this book offers a unique peek into the mind of someone with experience. As an expert, the author lays clear guidelines for promoting healthy development in spite of challenges.

Where most books fall short-covering the emotional, social, and internal toll of dyslexia-this book excels in offering a well-rounded account and balanced action plan that can be started right away. If you're looking for results, then this is a must-read.

Your child's wellbeing is important. Their education is important. Their mental health is paramount. This handbook tackles more than one angle of this complex struggle and offers parents the tools to recognize, support, and assure their child with dyslexia.

Transform the life of a dyslexic child under your care today.

Help your child succeed in the classroom--and in life

As a parent of a child with dyslexia you may wonder what you should expect as your child goes through life. How can you help your child deal with school and succeed? It's true, there are challenges for children with dyslexia, but when identified early, they can be overcome successfully. Abigail Marshall, manager of dyslexia.com, shows you how to:

• Identify the early symptoms of dyslexia.
• Work with teachers to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Reduce homework struggles.
• Find the best treatment program.
• Help your child develop skills with the use of assistive technology.
• Plan for college and career.

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia, 2nd Edition is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.

The AD/HD Parenting Handbook offers insight into the causes of your child's behavior and teaches you the necessary skills to be a loving and effective parent.

Answers the most intense need of parents, teachers, and caregivers of learning disabled children -- or anyone who knows a child who needs a friend.

ADHD - Anxiety - Nonverbal - Communication - Disorders - Visual/Spatial - Disorders - Executive Functioning Difficulties

As any parent, teacher, coach, or caregiver of a learning disabled child knows, every learning disability has a social component. The ADD child constantly interrupts and doesn't follow directions. The child with visual-spatial issues loses his belongings. The child with a nonverbal communication disorder fails to gesture when she talks. These children are socially out of step with their peers, and often they are ridiculed or ostracized for their differences. A successful social life is immeasurably important to a child's happiness, health, and development, but until now, no book has provided practical, expert advice on helping learning disabled children achieve social success.

For more than thirty years, Richard Lavoie has lived with and taught learning disabled children. His bestselling videos and sellout lectures and workshops have made him one of the most respected experts in the field. Rick's pioneering techniques and practical strategies can help children ages six to seventeen

-Overcome shyness and low self-esteem
-Use appropriate body language to convey emotion
-Focus attention and avoid disruptive behavior
-Enjoy playdates and making friends
-Employ strategies for counteracting bullying and harassment
-Master the Hidden Curriculum and polish the apple with teachers

It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend answers the most intense need of parents, teachers, and caregivers of learning disabled children -- or anyone who knows a child who needs a friend.

Organized children are raised, not born. That's the philosophy behind this confidence-building, sanity-saving book. Fostering organized thinking in your child will help with concrete concerns (think a tidier bedroom ) and build critical life skills like learning to plan and grasping the big picture. Dr. Korb's 5 Steps to Raising an Organized Child apply to all ages. So, whether you have an infant or a teenager, it's never too late (or too early ) to foster organization in him or her and harmony in your whole family. Raising an Organized Child presents specific activities for your child's age and developmental level to improve executive function. No matter if your child is just your average chaotic kid or struggling with additional challenges like ADHD, you can boost your child's organization and lower your frustration with Dr. Korb's guidance.

At the most fundamental level the only reason we have a brain is because we move. To develop the ability to feel and think actually requires movement as a first step. Sea squirts illustrate this well. Sea squirt larvae have a very rudimentary brain and nervous system. However, they have no mouth or way to feed. The larvae are able to move to the sea floor where they cement themselves head first and this is where they will stay. As the sea squirt will never move from that spot it no longer needs its brain and nervous system so it starts absorbing it. This absorption gives the larvae enough nutrients to be able to build the circulatory, digestive and reproductive systems necessary to sustain its existence.It is because we move that we develop a brain that, eventually, is able to perform very complex tasks. It is the primitive reflex programme that provides the initial stimulus to develop the movement patterns that ultimately become our ability to move with coordination, ease and grace against gravity. It is movement that grows the brain that lays the foundation to understand the world. It is movement that develops the neurology that allows us to be creative, think, solve problems, control impulses and connect to others. It is movement that provides us with the ability to manipulate tools and develop technology. It is movement that takes us Beyond the Sea Squirt.RMTi follows a drug free approach to postural, learning, sensory, emotional and behavioural challenges. It does this by using movements and activities that replicate the innate movements made by a developing foetus and infant that are necessary to integrate primitive reflexes, establish life-long movement patterns, grow the brain, develop head control and muscle tone.Beyond the Sea Squirt is for those interested in RMTi and the stories of some of those who have used the programme to make beneficial changes.

Is your child ready for potty training?

It can be difficult to track how they are doing with the number of accidents versus successful trips to the bathroom. Here's a fun Potty-Training Chart to help your little one stay motivated during the potty-training journey.

Features:

• 120 Pages 8x10 In.
• I Told Someone
• I Sat on The Potty
• I Made Pee or Poo
• I Wiped Myself
• I Washed My Hands
• Perfect Potty
• Rewards

All About Dyspraxia follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmann's All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum and All Dogs have ADHD. Through engaging text and full-colour photographs, this book shows how people with dyspraxia see and experience the world and highlights the unique characteristics that make them special.

A perfect introduction to dyspraxia for those recently diagnosed, as well as their families, friends, and the people who work with them. People with dyspraxia will also appreciate the book for the way it shares their perspectives on life with care and gentle humour.