Bully Blocking

Six Secrets to Help Children Deal with Teasing and Bullying - Revised Edition

Evelyn M. Field

This book is based on Field's 'Secrets of relating', a 6 step model that has proved successful in her work with young people. It provides activities with an emphasis on fun, helping children to understand their feelings and develop effective methods of counteracting bullying situations, including improving self-esteem and building support networks. more »

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, anger management, anxiety, autism, bullying, child psychology, children, education, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, parenting, school phobia

Bullying in Schools

And what to do about it

Ken Rigby

This book is based on Professor Rigby's first-hand knowledge of this problem, having researched the responses of over 20,000 students to bullying in their schools. He demonstrates that the key to reducing bullying lies in schools embracing an ethos in which it is impossible for this sort of abuse to flourish. more »

Keywords: bullying, education, mainstream education, pastoral care, self esteem

Bullying

A Whole-School Approach

Amelia Suckling and Carla Temple

Combining theory with hands-on activities, this is a practical anti-bullying resource which emphasizes the need for a whole-school approach to the problem of bullying. The authors offer teachers, students and parents effective strategies for creating a long-term and positive influence on the school environment as a whole. more »

Keywords: child psychology, education, educational psychology

Bump 2 Baby

A Young Person's Guide to Pregnancy

Paul McCabe

You're pregnant – congratulations! You may be surprised, excited or anxious; whatever you're feeling, this colourful, easy to use book is here to guide you through your pregnancy and birth. It's packed with information and advice for young mums on everything from staying healthy, dealing with feelings, scans, giving birth and life with the baby. more »

Keywords: adolescence, children, counselling, education, families, health care, parenting, pastoral care, sex education, social work, teenagers, youthwork

Business for Aspies

42 Best Practices for Using Asperger Syndrome Traits at Work Successfully

Ashley Stanford

Ashley Stanford addresses all of the issues that can arise once a person with AS secures employment, through the eyes of both employee and employer. Describing what might be expected of any employee, she offers helpful tips and workarounds not only to enable AS individuals achieve their fullest potential, but to take advantage of their strengths. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, employment, life skills

Buster and the Amazing Daisy

Nancy Ogaz

Daisy White was not crazy. Clumsy maybe, but definitely not crazy. In this adventure story, Daisy, who has autism, defeats her bullies with the help of Buster, a very special rabbit. All is going well until a terrible fate threatens Daisy's new friend Cody. Will Daisy be able to gather her courage and special talents to save him? more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, fiction, inclusive classroom, parenting, special education

By Their Own Young Hand

Deliberate Self-harm and Suicidal Ideas in Adolescents

Keith Hawton and Karen Rodham
With Emma Evans

The authors identify the risk and protective factors for self-harm, exploring why some adolescents with suicidal thoughts go on to harm themselves while others do not, what motivates some young people to seek help, and whether distressed teenagers feel they receive the support they need. more »

Keywords: adolescence, anxiety, child protection, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, counselling, depression, health care, parenting, self harm, social work, suicide, teenagers, youthwork

Caged in Chaos

A Dyspraxic Guide to Breaking Free

Victoria Biggs

Written by a teenage dyspraxic, this inspiring book is a unique practical guide for dyspraxics and those around them struggling and determined to get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders. more »

Keywords: adolescence, children, developmental coordination disorder, dyspraxia, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, psychology, special education, speech and language therapy

Calling the Shots

Childhood Vaccination – One Family's Journey

Mary Alexander

Mixing personal experience with factual research, Alexander examines vaccination and highlights some of the questions she believes should be at the forefront of parents' minds. This book aims to provide parents with the knowledge and curiosity needed to make an informed, confident decision about vaccination. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, biomedical intervention, children, health care

Can I tell you about ADHD?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Susan Yarney
Illustrated by Chris Martin

Ben invites readers to learn about ADHD from his perspective. He describes what it is and how it feels to have ADHD. Ben explains what he has learnt about ways to relieve his ADHD symptoms, and how friends and adults can help at home and school. An ideal guide for children and families, as well as professionals working with ADHD children. more »

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, challenging behaviour, child psychology, children, education, parenting, pastoral care, special education

Can I tell you about Adoption?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Anne Braff Brodzinsky
Illustrated by Rosy Salaman

Meet Chelsea - a young girl who is adopted. Chelsea invites readers to learn about adoption from her perspective and introduces us to two friends of hers who have been transracially adopted. Chelsea and her friends help children understand what it means to be adopted, the experiences that follow the adoption process, and how they can help. more »

Keywords: adoption, child psychology, counselling, parenting, pastoral care, social care, social work, youthwork

Can I tell you about Asperger Syndrome?

A guide for friends and family

Jude Welton
Illustrated by Jane Telford

Meet Adam, a young boy with AS. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS, telling them what AS is, how it feels to have AS and how they can help by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This illustrated book is an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language therapy

Can I tell you about Asthma?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Lesley Mills
Illustrated by Rosy Salaman

Alfie invites readers to learn about asthma from his perspective and describes what it feels like to have an asthma attack, how to use an inhaler, what the common triggers are and how people around him can help. The appealing illustrations make it an ideal introduction for children and a great resource for parents, friends, teachers and nurses. more »

Keywords: anxiety, bullying, child development, child psychology, children, disability, education, health care, parenting, pastoral care

Can I tell you about Dementia?

A guide for family, friends and carers

Jude Welton
Illustrated by Jane Telford

Meet Jack - an older man with dementia. Jack invites readers to learn about dementia from his perspective, helping them to understand the challenges faced by someone with dementia and the changes it causes to memory, communication and behaviour. This illustrated book is an ideal way to introduce dementia to children and aid family discussions. more »

Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, communication, dementia, families, health care, life skills, older people, relationships, residential care

Can I tell you about Dyslexia?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Alan M. Hultquist
Illustrated by Bill Tulp

Zoe invites readers to learn about dyslexia from her perspective, helping them to understand how dyslexia affects her daily life, why some tasks can be especially challenging for her, and how she can be helped. This illustrated book will be a helpful guide for family, friends, teachers and carers, and a great starting point for group discussions. more »

Keywords: adolescence, child psychology, children, dyslexia, education, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, pastoral care, special education

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