Other Parenting Challenges Information Resources:
1. Information in "quotes" is quoted directly from the actual web page. It has been included here for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY to give you a better idea of what that site has to offer.
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3. Please remember......YOU are the only true "experts" when it comes to knowing your child. Not all the information you read about raising spirited children will "feel right" to you, not all will match with your families values and beliefs. Take what is useful, nurture your own instincts, and FOLLOW YOUR HEART!
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A community of "Explorers" who think Attention Deficit Disorder is a difference more than a disorder. (A definition of Webstar).
- The Explorer Webstar - The Other Side of ADD. An introduction to the Explorer Webstar, a complete list of members, wonderful links, and directions on how to apply to become a member site.
- Born to Explore! The Other Side of ADD by Teresa Gallagher. A Clearinghouse for positive and alternative information, including creativity, MBTI temperament, nutrition, and allergies.
- Bill & Mary Allsopp's Project Lab Bill & Mary have had fifteen years of experience teaching kids hands-on science and engineering. A while back they discovered that the most successful kids in their labs shared an odd assortment of traits. Later, Bill found these traits listed in "Driven to Distraction" as ADD symptoms.
- Cathy's Explorer Pages- Speculating about how the creative mind functions differently. By Catherine Woodgold. Cathy shares her ideas about time management, optimism & creativity, distraction/memory, the popular "Liquid Memory" posting, and more.
- A Drum Heard Differently The author challenges the conventional wisdom about ADD.
- Join the Mail List - A new list may be starting soon called "The Edison Trait List." Previous lists included the Explorer List and then the FreeThinkers List. Both were so successful they wore out their owners. You are invited to start your own related list. If we think it's highly compatible with this webstar we'll advertise it for you.
- The Leviathan Grook by Vinc Wong. A look at ADD, giftedness, metacognition and more.
- Positively ADD - Parenting and Unschooling by Jan Upton. "Unschooling" is a solid alternative to medication. Jan writes about her experiences raising a son using this form of home schooling.
- Save One Starfish is an inspirational site by a group of school nurses who work in a school district with extremely high rates of ADD diagnoses.
- Parental Units: ADD/ADHD Combating the misconceptions, and the acronyms - A resource for at-home parents.
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The following articles, charts and explanations illustrate the complexity and extent of overlapping traits found in the range of 'diagnoses' or labels challenging children may receive. I highly recommending you read through each with an open mind, jump to NO conclusions, and remember, it's your CHILD we're talking about so nothing is cut and dry!
- Overexcitability and the Gifted Overexcitabilities are inborn intensities indicating a heightened ability to respond to stimuli. Found to a greater degree in creative and gifted individuals, overexcitabilities are expressed in increased sensitivity, awareness, and intensity, and represent a real difference in the fabric of life and quality of experience. Dabrowski identified five areas of intensity-Psychomotor, Sensual, Intellectual, Imaginational, and Emotional.
- Born to Explore! The Other Side of ADD This is a truly amazing site, one you'll return to many, many times. "A clearinghouse for positive and alternative information. devoted entirely to exploring positive and alternative views of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) in children and adults. There are many things other than "neurological defects" that might cause a person to fall within the DSM IV diagnostic criteria for ADD, such as giftedness, natural temperamental traits, allergies and nutritional deficiencies."
- Transforming the Difficult Child "The Nurtured Heart Approach is an amazing set of strategies developed specifically for children with ADHD and other challenging behaviors to facilitate parenting and classroom success. These methods have helped thousands of families to transform their child from using their intensity in primarily negative ways to using their intensity in beautifully creative and constructive ways. This approach has also helped teachers and other school personnel to have a dramatically positive effect on all children. Most ordinary methods of parenting and teaching inadvertently backfire when applied to ADHD and other challenging children, despite the best of intentions. Most methods accidentally reward children by giving far more energy to children when things are going wrong. The Nurtured Heart Approach is a powerful and quick way to create a new scenario of success. This approach is fully described in the new book, Transforming the Difficult Child.".
- New Horizons For Learning "Since 1980, New Horizons for Learning has served as a leading-edge resource for educational change. Our role has always been to give visibility to effective teaching and learning practices and explore and to help implement ideas that have not yet reached the mainstream, and to work in coordination with other reputable networks and learning communities. - Includes: Teaching and Learning Strategies, Special Needs (including ADD & Gifted), Neurosciences News.
- Non-Linearity of Thought "This page is dedicated to informing the non-linear minded 5% to 15% of the population about something that they may have always known, but had never exactly known why...".
- Dr. Thomas Armstrong "My work as an educator and psychologist in the fields of multiple intelligences, the myth of ADD/ADHD, and the natural genius of kids, has been guided by a belief that all children are gifted children. Each child comes into the world with unique potentials that, if properly nourished, can contribute to the betterment of our world. The biggest challenge for parents and teachers is to remove the roadblocks that keep those gifts from being recognized, celebrated, and nurtured."
- An Alternative to Ritalin: Homeopathy as a Highly Effective Treatment for ADD (article)from Health World Online.
- ADHD: A Path to Success "ADHD/ADD is not a neurological disorder, but a learned, short-term coping skill that backfires. An effective three-day, drug-free, family treatment program using patented technology is described."
- The Block Center based in Hurst, Texas. "The Block Center was founded by Medical Director Dr. Mary Ann Block, author of the books, No More Ritalin and No More Antibiotics is an international clinic for the treatment of chronic problems in children and adults. Dr. Block's approach is to look for and treat, whenever possible, the underlying causes of such health problems as: allergies, Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactivity, Learning Disabilities, Chronic Ear Infections, Asthma, Headaches & Other chronic health problems of children and adults. The body has an inherent ability to heal itself when you identify and remove the underlying cause of the problem. To that end, minimal and rational use of medications and laboratory studies are prescribed with an emphasis on the use of natural treatments whenever possible. We encourage you to be involved, ask questions and take an active role in the process of building your healthy future."
- The Handle Institute "is a non-profit organization providing an effective, drug-free alternative for identifying and treating most neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan. HANDLE incorporates research and techniques from many disciplines. It includes principles and perspectives from medicine, rehabilitation, psychology, education and nutrition. It is founded on an interactive, developmental model of human functioning. The institute offers clinical services, community information, and professional training programs. The main facility is located in Seattle, Washington. HANDLE satellite clinics serve various neurodevelopmental needs and different geographical regions." Help is available for individuals diagnosed with AD/HD, Learning Disabilities (including Dyslexia), Tourette's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum of Disorders, Bipolar Disorder & Depression, etc.
- The Hunter School "is a private day and boarding school for children with Attention Deficit Disorder and/or related conditions.
We view children with Attention Deficit Disorder not as disabled or disadvantaged, but as possessing a powerful talent to learn and succeed. Children with ADD think faster and can perceive a wider range of stimuli than other children. ADD children are the "hunters" who are able to take in continuous stimuli and react quickly to changing circumstances.
Non-ADD children are the "farmers" who are patient, methodical, and focused over long periods of time.
The concept of the hunter in the farmer's world was outlined in Thom Hartmann's numerous books on ADD, including the ground-breaking, Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception."
Articles:
- ADD/ADHD and Brain Gym™ by Jon Pederson, M.A.
- Legal Battle Over Ritalin Heats Up - High-Profile Lawyers Allege a Conspiracy Against Children - "Sept. 15, 2000 -- A major legal battle is shaping up over Ritalin, the drug taken by millions of school-age children to combat attention deficit hyperactivity disporder (ADHD). Class-action lawsuits filed this week in New Jersey and California seek to hold the drug's manufacturer and a major doctors' group responsible for alleged Ritalin-related problems."
- Advocating For Your Child "I believe that learning to advocate is a must for any parent, especially those of us who have been blessed with special children. ... One of the most important skills one can have is proper communication. It's one thing to know what needs to be done and what services you need and its another thing to get your wants and wishes across. The last thing you want to do is alienate the very people you need to make your childs school experience a successful and positive one." {Note: While this article is written for an ADHD audience, the ideas apply to any parent advocating for their child."
- Is It Really ADD/ADHD? 10 Medical Conditions That Share Similar Symptoms As ADD/ADHD.
- Drug-free Natural Approaches "There are many causes of ADD / ADHD and as many safe and non-toxic solutions. Remember that each individual is unique and getting to the root cause of the problems can be like solving a puzzle. Read and get informed. The more you know, the more equipped you will be at solving the puzzle to good health.The information provided here is centered on basic nutritional support. We hope to provide you with a head start in your research. Please check out the many excellent books available on this subject."
- Ross W. Greene ,author of "The Explosive Child", interview..
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- Johns Hopkins Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Epidemiology (CADDE) "was established at the School of Public Health to increase understanding of the factors that lead to the development of autism and other developmental disabilities. CADDE is one of several Centers for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Research and Epidemiology (CADDRE) supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Center serves to foster communication, coordination, and collaboration among a multi-disciplinary team of researchers around the epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD). We also strive to bring epidemiologic data and research to public health and educational practitioners, as well as to interested ASD and DD public constituencies. Along with other Centers of Excellence, other surveillance programs, and the CDC's Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CADDE will help constitute a national resource on epidemiology of ASDs and other developmental disabilities."
- Twice Gifted "The purpose of this site is to bring to light some of the unique and phenomenal talents of those who are nothing short of extraordinary and unfortunately, many times overlooked in regards to their talents. This site also provides information on mental and emotional issues unique to gifted individuals and provides an overview of gifted characteristics in general."
- Homeschooling Children Who "Aut" to Be Home This amazing site is filled with wonderful information and links, including reasons to homeschool, socialization concerns, learning styles and online support.
The weirdkids.com email list "is a collection of families who are homeschooling their autistic spectrum children full-time or part-time. Our conversations encompass both education and autism: developing programs that meet individual needs and learning styles, teaching methods, curriculums, resources (books, websites, organizations, etc), autism therapies, homeschool laws, IDEA laws as applied to homeschoolers, homeschool support groups, addressing lack of support from family and professionals, environmental issues, diet, nutrition, etc."
- Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support "Until recently it was nearly impossible to find information concerning Asperger Syndrome. As a parent of a child diagnosed with AS, I understand how essential is it that families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS, professionals working with individuals diagnosed with AS, and individuals with AS who are seeking support, have access to information. Although I was recently reminded that there is no oasis or paradise for persons with Asperger Syndrome, I sincerely hope that they, along with parents and professionals, will find a bit of shade and support via the information presented and links available at this site."
- Autism Society of America "The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism."
- Center for the Study of Autism "The Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) is located in the Salem/Portland, Oregon area. The Center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions. Much of our research is in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute in San Diego, California." Included is this extensive and thorough Overview of autism, including it's prevalence, major characteristics, subgroups and related disorders, causes, physical abnormalities, sensory impairments, cognition & interventions.
- Center for Speech and Language Disorders "Our major objective at the Center is to provide individualized programs for children and adults with speech and language disorders and/or learning disabilities. The focus of our service has been the provision of speech and language intervention to children with language disorders, including autism, pervasive developmental disorders, hyperlexia, seizure disorders, minimal brain dysfunction, developmental delays, downs syndrome, hearing loss, and nonverbal learning disabilities."
- American Hyperlexia Association This site has a number of papers that compare hyperlexia to aspergers and high-functioning autism ('jklmom'). "The American Hyperlexia Association is a non-profit organization comprised of parents and relatives of children with hyperlexia, speech and language professionals, education professionals, and other concerned individuals with the common goal of identifying hyperlexia, promoting and facilitating effective teaching techniques both at home and at school, and educating the general public as to the existence of the syndrome called hyperlexia. AHA is dedicated to the advancement of the education and general welfare of children with hyperlexia. We advocate and encourage research related to hyperlexia and seek to assist families of children with hyperlexia in accessing appropriate services."
- The Language and Cognitive Development Center's (LCDC) World Wide Web Site for THE MILLER METHOD "The Miller Method® is a structured, developmentally oriented approach designed to advance the capabilities of children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders. It was developed by Arnold and Eileen Miller over the last 30 years. The LCDC, founded by the Millers, is an internationally known day school, clinic and training facility headquartered in Boston with a satellite in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA."
- The Option Institute - World-wide Teaching Center For The Option Process Look under the Son-Rise section. "Helping people live happier, more self-empowered more loving and more successful lives. We are a nonprofit educational organization offering year-round personal growth programs/seminars for adults. We also assist those challenged by adversity - depression, abuse, loss and illness. Additionally, we teach The Son-Rise Program® for parents and professionals wanting to help children with Autism and other developmental and neurological conditions."
- The Handle Institute "is a non-profit organization providing an effective, drug-free alternative for identifying and treating most neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan. HANDLE incorporates research and techniques from many disciplines. It includes principles and perspectives from medicine, rehabilitation, psychology, education and nutrition. It is founded on an interactive, developmental model of human functioning. The institute offers clinical services, community information, and professional training programs. The main facility is located in Seattle, Washington. HANDLE satellite clinics serve various neurodevelopmental needs and different geographical regions." Help is available for individuals diagnosed with AD/HD, Learning Disabilities (including Dyslexia), Tourette's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum of Disorders, Bipolar Disorder & Depression, etc.
- The Autism Treatment Center of America "teaches parents and professionals caring for children and adults challenged by Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and all other developmental difficulties how to design and implement home-based/child-centered programs enabling their children to dramatically improve in all areas of learning, development, communication and skill acquisition."
ARTICLES:
- Hunt for Autism Genes to be Led by Hopkins Researchers October 11, 2004 - NIMH Grant Launches Comprehensive Search. "With a three-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins scientists will lead the largest hunt for genetic contributors to autism, a neuropsychiatric condition whose causes are almost as mysterious today as when the condition was first described in 1943."
- Scientists Discover Biological Basis for Autism "A team of brain scientists at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have made a groundbreaking discovery into the biological basis for autism, a mysterious brain disorder that impairs verbal and non-verbal communications and social interactions."
- Which is it? Asperger's syndrome or giftedness? Defining the difference. - by Cindy Little. NOTE: Scroll down the first page to reach the beginning of the text. "Confused? What differentiates these two populations of children? What about children who are diagnosed with Asperger's and are gifted as well? Children with Asperger's are many times overlooked for special services because they seem almost normal, but not quite. Osborne (2000) noted that one parent identified children with Asperger's as being "perfect counterfeit bills." Since this is the case with children who are singularly diagnosed with Asperger's, imagine how difficult it is to locate and properly service children who are twice exceptional and struggling with issues of giftedness in conjunction with this disability. This article will clarify what Asperger's is and how it can seemingly mirror certain gifted behaviors." Cindy Little can be reached at her website Twice Gifted.
- Autism Treatment Alternatives - "Dr. Mary Ann Block is an international expert on the treatment of ADHD without drugs and a recognized healthcare leader for her natural and practical approach to children’s health. Dr. Block has found that many of the treatments she developed to help children labeled ADHD can be beneficial to children with Autism. Her philosophy when working with any health care problem is to try to find the underlying cause of the problem and fix it whenever possible."
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Articles:
- Hoagies' Gifted Education Page "Here you can find the latest research on parenting and educating these marvelous children, plus the best Internet and print resources to be found on the subject. You'll find people "just like you" with children "just like yours." An exciting discovery! And you'll find ideas, things to try, solutions you may not have thought of."
- Dr. Thomas Armstrong "My work as an educator and psychologist in the fields of multiple intelligences, the myth of ADD/ADHD, and the natural genius of kids, has been guided by a belief that all children are gifted children. Each child comes into the world with unique potentials that, if properly nourished, can contribute to the betterment of our world. The biggest challenge for parents and teachers is to remove the roadblocks that keep those gifts from being recognized, celebrated, and nurtured."
- SENG - Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted. SENG is dedicated to fostering environments in which gifted adults and children, in all their diversity, understand and accept themselves and are understood, valued, nurtured, and supported by their families, schools, workplaces and communities.
- New Horizons For Learning "Since 1980, New Horizons for Learning has served as a leading-edge resource for educational change. Our role has always been to give visibility to effective teaching and learning practices and explore and to help implement ideas that have not yet reached the mainstream, and to work in coordination with other reputable networks and learning communities. - Includes: Teaching and Learning Strategies, Special Needs (including ADD & Gifted), Neurosciences News.
- TAG Families of the Talented And Gifted Wonderful articles, an extensive links section and discussions on many aspects of raising gifted children.
- Gifted Development Center "The Gifted Development Center serves parents, schools, and advocacy groups with information about identification, assessment, counseling, learning styles, programs, presentations, and resources for gifted children and adults. We have a great deal to share with you: materials on visual-spatial learners, resources for understanding and helping gifted children, personnel to assist you, links to other resources, and much more. We're happy you've come to explore the world of giftedness with us."
- Characteristics and Behaviors of the Gifted From The Rhode Island State Advisory Committee on Gifted and Talended Education
- The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children "The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children was formed over 30 years ago. The main goal of The Foundation was to get much needed information to the parents of gifted children. The need is still there. Many gifted children are being destroyed in the public education system. Many gifted children are being falsely labeled with ADD as well as ADHD. And many parents are unaware their child/children could be potentially gifted. The Foundation's main objective is to reach out and help these precious children. The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children is a non-profit, non-sectarian, organization. Please feel free to download the complete packet of information provided by the Foundation as well as the informative news articles."
- Uniquely Gifted "This site is named after the book Uniquely Gifted: Identifying and Meeting the Needs of the Twice-Exceptional Student, edited by Kiesa Kay. Twice-exceptional children have a hard time of it in our education system - because their giftedness can mask their special needs and their special needs hide their giftedness, they are often labeled as "lazy", "unmotivated", "not trying". Many people don't even realize that a child can be both gifted and learning disabled; however, Linda Silverman, Ph.D., the director of the Gifted Development Center has found that fully 1/6 of the gifted children tested at the GDC have a learning difference of some type. I am co-founder and co-listowner of the GT-Special email list for families with gifted/special needs children - founded because my co-listowner and I needed a place where we could talk with other parents about our uniquely gifted children."
- Note the Difference A comparison chart of bright vs. gifted learner traits and behaviors
- Strategies for the Visual Spatial Learner by Linda K. Silverman, Ph.D., and Jeffrey N. Freed, M.A.T.
- Overexcitability and the Gifted Overexcitabilities are inborn intensities indicating a heightened ability to respond to stimuli. Found to a greater degree in creative and gifted individuals, overexcitabilities are expressed in increased sensitivity, awareness, and intensity, and represent a real difference in the fabric of life and quality of experience. Dabrowski identified five areas of intensity-Psychomotor, Sensual, Intellectual, Imaginational, and Emotional.
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Mental Health - includes Bipolar Disorder
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill "The Nation's Voice On Mental Illness. NAMI is a grassroots, self-help support and advocacy organization of families and friends of people with serious mental illness, and those persons themselves. NAMI's mission is to eradicate mental illness and to improve the quality of life for those who suffer from no-fault brain diseases such as schizophrenia, depression & manic depression, schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder."
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) "The mission of the DBSA is to educate patients, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.".
- Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation "We are a community of people who care about children and adolescents with bipolar disorders (manic-depressive illness). As parents, young people, family members, educators, and health professionals, we all come together to share information and support in an atmosphere of respect and understanding. Come explore our virtual community center, and discover not only the latest news in the field, but also the rich creativity that lives in the hearts of our families."
- The Handle Institute "is a non-profit organization providing an effective, drug-free alternative for identifying and treating most neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan. HANDLE incorporates research and techniques from many disciplines. It includes principles and perspectives from medicine, rehabilitation, psychology, education and nutrition. It is founded on an interactive, developmental model of human functioning. The institute offers clinical services, community information, and professional training programs. The main facility is located in Seattle, Washington. HANDLE satellite clinics serve various neurodevelopmental needs and different geographical regions." Help is available for individuals diagnosed with AD/HD, Learning Disabilities (including Dyslexia), Tourette's Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum of Disorders, Bipolar Disorder & Depression, etc.
See also Autism Spectrum Disorders
- The Handle Institute "is a non-profit organization providing an effective, drug-free alternative for identifying and treating most neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan. HANDLE incorporates research and techniques from many disciplines. It includes principles and perspectives from medicine, rehabilitation, psychology, education and nutrition. It is founded on an interactive, developmental model of human functioning. The institute offers clinical services, community information, and professional training programs. The main facility is located in Seattle, Washington. HANDLE satellite clinics serve various neurodevelopmental needs and different geographical regions."
- The Highly Sensitive Person - "A letter from Elaine Aron... Dear Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Welcome to this website. It's purpose is to introduce you to the trait of high sensitivity, although the two books I have written and the newsletter described here will all be more thorough introductions. To begin, however, do take the self-test. In a sense, it defines the trait better than anything else.
The newsletter The Comfort Zone is published four times a year. Articles have covered coping with various aspects of sensitivity and specific advice for HSPs regarding career and the work place, health, and relationships, as well as reviews of books of interest to HSPs, reports of relevant research, articles on depth psychology, and poetry by HSPs. Guest authors have included several doctors writing about HSPs, veterinarians on sensitive animals, and specialists in sensitive children. Contributions are welcome." Included on her site are sample articles and a comprehensive list of the articles in back issues."
- Super Sensitive Person "If you are someone who is both acutely aware of your environment, others and your own reactions, then you may well be what's called a SuperSensitive Person, or SSP, for short. It's a blessing, really, although learning how to live well with this special quality does incur a learning curve, sometimes a very expensive one. The purpose of this site is to help you perfectly understand this valuable part of yourself and to make the most of it in a world that doesn't usually understand why: Everything Matters. Everything." Includes the Super Sensitive Person Questionnaire.
- The Out of Sync Child - Carol Stock Kranowitz' (author of 'The Out of Sync Child') site. Includes imformation, links to places to purchase supplies, recommended resources, and Carol's workshops & presentations schedule.
- Sensory Integration Dysfunction - An Interview with Carol Kranowitz, author of Out-of-Sync Child.
- Sensory Resources "Thank you for visiting the Sensory Resources website. Make us your first choice for answers on sensory integration and sensory processing. We specialize in sensory issues, and we are dedicated to providing you with: high quality, excellent service, reasonable prices, practical, useful and accurate information." Includes conferences listing.
- Sensory Integration Internation (SII) The Ayres Clinic - "To promote knowledge of Sensory Integration and its impact on people's lives." This non-profit is concerned with the impact of sensory integrative problems on people's lives. They bring together professionals, individuals, families, and researchers who want to know more about SID. Includes a therapist database, publications<, workshops, courses and certification.
- The Out of Sync Child "This book is the most comprehensive title on the subject of Sensory Integration Dysfunction. The author, Carol Stock Kranowitz, has done the near impossible in that her book will be beneficial to parents, physicians, teachers and care providers. By combining not only the at home aspect of SID but the clinical assessments, she provides the most comprehensive text to date. Join me in this summary of her book."
- Sensory Integration Dysfunction Includes a description and extensive listing of links.
- Sensory Integration Dysfunction "The Misunderstood, Misdiagnosed and Unseen Disability". This detailed article includes easy to understand scientific explanations and links to additional information.
- Raising Real Spirited Kids- One woman's amazing contribution to family support - "To offer a positive support outlet for parents and caregivers of children with sensory integration dysfunction, lend a helping hand to further educate them on sensory integration topics, share personal stories so that others can feel connected that have "been through it" and lend an ear for listening. This group was started because of one individual mom who was determined to make a difference in letting others know that they can gain strength from their experiences and offer some hope and support in working through daily challenges with their children."
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- Centering Corporation is a *wonderful* source for grieving literature, videos, dolls, puppets, you name it, that we have "used" over the past eight years for our own family, and as a source of "gift" books for friends/family when appropriate. They are an organization who specialize in every aspect of grief. My friend, a grief counsellor, gave me their address and catalogue, and they were *so* helpful! This gives you an idea of some of the main catagories of books (both their own and most written and published by others): Adoption/unborn baby; children's grief books classroom resources; death of a child; death of older parents, divorce, general grief; helping others; holidays; illness and disability; memory books; miscarraige/newborn death; new baby; pregnancy termination; SIDS; special care infants; suicide; support for the dying; videos and tapes; teen grief; vignettes and cards; widows and widowers. I particulary like the books we've ordered for explaining death to children and how to help them and understand them." (parent of two spirited children)
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- The Gently To Sleep Resource Page "I'm dedicated to helping moms and dads parent their children gently to sleep. Bedtime and tears don't have to go hand in hand; there are other ways. This page is designed to point you in the direction of some of the best parenting resources the internet has to offer. This is not a "how-to" page with a step-by-step approach that's guaranteed to get your baby to sleep through the night. It's about seeing your baby as an individual, with individual needs and abilities. It's about feeling free to figure out which sleeping arrangements suit your family and that there are no "right" or "wrong" answers. My goal is to empower parents to find solutions that suit their families."
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