Marching to a Different Tune

Diary About an ADHD Boy

Jacky Fletcher

This book gives an essential new perspective to the understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - it describes this complex set of behaviours from the inside. It complements and deepens the clinical presentation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, at a time when this diagnosis is being applied to more and more children. more »

1999, Paperback: £16.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-810-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 128pp

Keywords: ADHD, children, memoirs, occupational therapy

Small Steps Forward

Using Games and Activities to Help Your Pre-School Child with Special Needs

Sarah Newman

The book provides tried and tested ideas for games and activities to develop the skills of any child with special needs. It also offers advice on behaviour management, coping with stress, and includes a comprehensive resources section. more »

1999, Paperback: £15.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-643-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, Down's syndrome, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, special education

Clinical Applications of Music Therapy, 2-volume set

Clinical Applications of Music Therapy in Developmental Disability, Paediatrics and Neurology and Clinical Applications of Music Therapy in Psychiatry

Edited by Tony Wigram

This is a two-volume set comprising the books Clinical Applications of Music Therapy in Developmental Disability, Paediatrics and Neurology and Clinical Applications of Music Therapy in Psychiatry. more »

1999, Paperback: £39.99/ $75.00
ISBN: 978-1-85302-735-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 586pp

Keywords: child development, children, counselling, disability, mental health, music therapy, occupational therapy

Homeless Children

Problems and Needs

Edited by Panos Vostanis and Stuart Cumella

An increasing number of families are becoming homeless, often as a result of domestic violence, which leaves women and their school age children without homes. This multidisciplinary volume is the first to look at the variety of problems encountered by this group and to propose strategies for managing those problems. more »

1999, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-595-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 200pp

Keywords: child development, child protection, child psychology, children, community care, counselling, domestic abuse, health care, occupational therapy, safeguarding children, social care, social work, violence

The ADHD Handbook

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Alison Munden and Jon Arcelus

This book provides a comprehensive account of current knowledge of ADHD. It will act as a signpost to those trying to address the difficulties faced by young people with ADHD, directing them to appropriate sources of help. Focusing on the provision of practical help, The ADHD Handbook is the ideal introduction for parents and professionals. more »

1999, Paperback: £13.99/ $22.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-756-7, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp

Keywords: ADHD, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, psychology, special education

Asperger's Syndrome

Diagnosis and Support

Tony Attwood

Attwood explains the diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome and how people who have been diagnosed in this way can be supported, and their strengths developed. He covers the theory of mind of those with this challenge and, as he does, his ideas broaden our perception and understanding.The video format enables the viewer to see his ideas in action. more »

1999, Video: £57.83 + VAT = £69.40
ISBN: 978-1-85302-787-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy

From Thoughts to Obsessions

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Per Hove Thomsen

This introductory book explains the nature and treatment of OCD in children and adolescents. Written for parents and relatives as well as doctors, teachers and other professionals working with this group of patients, it defines OCD and forms a straightforward explanation of the symptoms, assessment procedures and treatment strategies. more »

1999, Paperback: £16.99/ $26.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-721-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 128pp

Keywords: children, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

A Multidisciplinary Approach

Henryk Holowenko

This book provides clear guidelines on good practice in assessment, diagnosis and management of, and provision for, children with AD/HD. Written for teachers, parents, medical practitioners, psychologists and other professionals, Holowenko's multidisciplinary approach stresses the collaborative nature of successful management of the condition. more »

1998, Paperback: £15.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-741-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 112pp

Keywords: ADHD, children, mental health, occupational therapy, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

Medical Art Therapy with Children

Edited by Cathy Malchiodi

Drawing on case material from a variety of situations, the book describes research on medical art therapy with children, and practical approaches to using art activities with them. The writers examine art therapy with young patients suffering from burns, cancer, asthma, arthritis, eating disorders and HIV/AIDS. more »

1998, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-677-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp 1998, Hardback: £49.99/ $79.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-676-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp

Keywords: art therapy, child psychiatry, children, occupational therapy, palliative care

Through the Eyes of Aliens

A Book about Autistic People

Jasmine Lee O'Neill

This is a positive description of how it feels to be autistic and how friends, family and professionals can be more sensitive to the needs of autistic people. Lee O'Neill perceives the imagination and keenly-felt sensory world of the autistic person as gifts. She challenges the reader to accept their difference and celebrate their uniqueness. more »

1998, Paperback: £15.99/ $25.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-710-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 144pp

Keywords: augmentative communication, autism, child psychology, children, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy

Helping Children to Manage Loss

Positive Strategies for Renewal and Growth

Brenda Mallon

This book explores the territory of loss in childhood using the words of children who have found themselves bereft of hope. As well as covering the short and long term implications that arise when loss occurs, it provides positive approaches that enable children not only to cope but to grow through their experiences. more »

1998, Paperback: £19.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-605-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: bereavement, child psychology, children, counselling, death, educational psychology, emotions, occupational therapy, palliative care, social care, social work

Autism and Sensing

The Unlost Instinct

Donna Williams

Williams explains how the senses of autistic people work, suggesting they are 'stuck' at an early development stage common to everyone. She calls this the system of sensing, claiming that most people move to the system of interpretation which enables them to make sense of the world, but they lose various abilities which people with autism retain. more »

1998, Paperback: £21.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-612-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 200pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, occupational therapy, sensory issues

Children with Autism

Diagnosis and Intervention to Meet Their Needs
2nd edition

Colwyn Trevarthen, Jacqueline Robarts, Despina Papoudi and Kenneth J. Aitken

This completely revised edition embraces new developments in this rapidly developing field. The wealth of up-to-date information provided will be invaluable not only for researchers and students but also for psychologists, teachers and other professionals, and parents, carers and family members in search of comprehensive and helpful information. more »

1998, Paperback: £29.99/ $49.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-555-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 368pp

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child protection, children, educational psychology, emotions, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, social work, special education

Working with Carers

Christine Heron

A complete guide to working with carers, this volume provides a general overview of all the issues involved. General theories of assessment, groupwork, stress management and problem-solving are applied to working with carers, and suggestions for good practice are underpinned with references to relevant research, and policy documents. more »

1998, Paperback: £25.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-562-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp

Keywords: carers, nursing, occupational therapy, social care, social work

Asperger's Syndrome

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Tony Attwood

Covering the available literature in full, this guide brings together the most relevant and useful information on Asperger's Syndrome, incorporating case studies from the author's own practical experience as a Clinical Psychologist, with examples of, and numerous quotations from people with Asperger's Syndrome. more »

1997, Paperback: £12.95/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-577-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, educational psychology, health care, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, psychology, sensory issues, social skills, special education, speech and language pathology

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