Consider using the STEP parenting curriculum: The Parent\u2019s Handbook: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting, <\/em>by Gary D. McKay and Don C. Dinkmeyer, available at Amazon.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Myth of Laziness, A Mind at a Time,<\/em> and Keeping A Head in School <\/em>by Mel Levine <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Motivation Breakthrough<\/em> or anything by Richard LaVoie<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quiet<\/em> by Susan Cain<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mindsets<\/em> by Carol Dweck<\/p>\n\n\n\n David and Goliath<\/em> by Malcolm Gladwell <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Whole New Mind<\/em> by Daniel Pink<\/p>\n\n\n\n How Children Succeed<\/em> by Paul Touch<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brain Rules<\/em> by John Medina<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning to Think, Thinking to Learn<\/em> by Michael Pohl<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaching How to Learn in a What to Learn Culture<\/em> by Kathleen Richards Hopkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n LDonline.org<\/a><\/strong> offers articles and resources for parents with children with learning disabilities and ADHD. Take a look at their LDBasics<\/a> and ADHD Basics<\/a> articles for an easy-to-understand foundation of common school challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understood.org<\/a><\/strong> is a great resource for students of all different types of needs. The site contains information that will be helpful for all stages of schooling, from preschool through college or alternative post-secondary education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Misunderstood Minds<\/a><\/strong> is an incredible website that has activities for YOU to experience what it is like to have a learning disability in reading, math, writing or attention. If your child is struggling, I highly recommend this site to better understand what your child may be experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nThe\nWhole Brain Child<\/a><\/strong> by\nDan Siegel, MD and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD: This book includes\npractical tips for helping children learn emotional regulation and\ninterpersonal skills. Much of the information is presented\nthrough a \u201cgraphic novel\u201d style which is easy to share with your\nyoung or teen child. I love this book because it offers easy\nways to talk about the brain science behind the growing pains of\nchildhood (and parenthood).<\/p>\n\n\n\n A.D.D. Kaleidoscope<\/em> by Joan Andrews and Denise E. Davis<\/p>\n\n\n\n Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD, 2<\/em>nd<\/em><\/sup> edition,<\/em> by Kathleen Nadeau, PhD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Driven\nto Distraction, revised edition; <\/em>and Delivered from\nDistraction; <\/em>and Answers to Distraction<\/em>; all by Edward\nHallowell<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blame\nit in the Brain<\/em> and A.D.D. Wandering Mind and Wired Body <\/em>both\nby Dr. Edward Welch<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning\nto Slow Down and Pay Attention<\/em>, by Kathleen Nadeau and Ellen\nDixon (younger kids)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smart\nbut Scattered (for Teens)<\/em> by Guare and Dawson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lost\nat School,<\/em> by Ross Greene<\/p>\n\n\n\n Putting\non the Brakes: Young People\u2019s Guide to Understanding Attention\nDeficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/em> by Patricia Quinn and\nJudith Stern (Magination Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parenting\nChildren with ADHD: 10 Lessons that Medicine Cannot Teach<\/em>, by\nVincent J. Monastra, Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chadd.org<\/a><\/strong> <\/strong>offers\nonline workshops and webinars for parents, by parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADHD\nCoaching – https:\/\/www.beyondbooksmart.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Smart but Scattered<\/a><\/strong> by Peg Dawson, EdD and Richard Guare, PhD: This book focuses on Executive Functioning Skills (there is a version for teens as well). It has some helpful quizzes that parents and children can take together. Practical tips for helping your child build important organizational, memory, self-regulation and flexibility skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nSource for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia<\/em> by Regina Richards<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nDyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic\nBrain<\/em>, by Brock and Fernette Eide<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overcoming\nDyslexia,<\/em> by Sally Shaywitz<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dyslexia\nand the iPad: Overcoming Dyslexia with Technology,<\/em> by James\nNuttall, PHD<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nSource for Nonverbal Learning Disorders,<\/em> by Sue Thompson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nonverbal\nLearning Disabilities at Home: A Parent\u2019s Guide,<\/em> by Pamela B.\nTanquay<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nonverbal\nLearning Disabilities at School: Educating Students with NLD,\nAsperger Syndrome and Related Conditions,<\/em> by Pamela B. Tanquay<\/p>\n\n\n\n Raising\nNLD Superstars<\/em> by Maria Brown Rubenstein<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nOut-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration\n<\/em>Dysfunction<\/em>, by Carol Stock Kranowitz<\/p>\n\n\n\n When\nthe Brain Can\u2019t Hear: Unraveling the Mysteries of Auditory\nProcessing Disorder<\/em>, by Teri Bellis James, PHD; Like Sound\nThrough Water: A Mother\u2019s Journey through Auditory Processing\nDisorder<\/em>, by Karen J. Foli<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nSource for Asperger’s Syndrome,<\/em> by Timothy Kowalski<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr.\nThompson\u2019s Straight Talk on Autism, <\/em>by Travis Thompson, PHD &\nPaula Goldberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n A\nMind Apart: Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome,\n<\/em>by Peter Szatmari<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right\nAddress…Wrong Planet: Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming\nAdults, <\/em>by Gina P. Barnhill<\/p>\n\n\n\n Autism\nAsperger Publishing Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freeing\nYour Child From Anxiety<\/em>, by Tamar E. Chansky<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freeing\nYour Child From Negative Thinking<\/em>, by Tamar E. Chansky<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nFor\nparents of children with difficult behavior:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Explosive Child<\/a> by Ross Greene, PhD: This book presents a parenting and teaching strategy based on the concept that “kids do well if they can”, and that when children are not doing well, we can help them learn the skills they need. It is a model based on mutual problem solving so that both adult and child concerns are addressed and met. This book is not only for parents of “explosive” children, but for any child who struggles with strong emotions, including anger, anxiety, sadness or even hyperactivity. Also check out: www.livesinthebalance.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n *\nVisit the website: Intervention Central: \u201cIntervention Ideas\u201d for\ngreat ideas: http:\/\/www.interventioncentral.org\/index.php#idea<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n *\nVisit the website: http:\/\/www.ldonline.org\/indepth\/dyslexia<\/a>\nto learn more about Reading Disabilities. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n *\nVisit the website: http:\/\/www.ldonline.org\/indepth\/nonverbal<\/a>\nlearn more about Nonverbal Learning Disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *\nFree Apps to help struggling learners\nhttp:\/\/dyslexiahelp.umich.edu\/tools\/apps<\/a>\n \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n *\nVisit the website: National Institute for Direct Instruction,\nhttp:\/\/www.nifdi.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n * Investigate helpful curriculum available through these and other resources: * Investigate other ideas available at these websites: *\nTake advantage of free webinars for more great techniques and ideas:\nhttps:\/\/www.additudemag.com\/tag\/webinar\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nGENERAL CONCERNS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
ADHD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
DYSLEXIA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
NONVERBAL LEARNING DISABILITIES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
SENSORY ISSUES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
ASPERGER\u2019S\nSYNDROME<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
ANXIETY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
http:\/\/www.teachingtextbooks.com\/<\/a>
http:\/\/www.superteacherworksheets.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
http:\/\/www.interventioncentral.org\/index.php\/academic-resources<\/a>
What Works Clearinghouse: http:\/\/ies.ed.gov\/ncee\/wwc\/<\/a>
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