Everybody has black days. So what should you do? Nothing. What's the point? Things rarely get better. It's best to just stop trying. Live every day as if it were your last . . . if you're lucky, it will be soon enough.

The Black Day Book

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foundations of Physiological Psychology

It is an accepted fact that our children's teenage years are going to be 'difficult'. But when does the 'normal' range of adolescent behaviours and problems tip over into a situation in need of intervention? When should parents really begin to worry? MORE THAN JUST THE BLUES covers: - depression and mood swings - disruptive behaviour - eating disorders - fears, phobias and obsessions - personality disorders - suicidal behaviour - school problems Dr Rey describes the signs to look for and, with clarity and compassion provides information about how and when to seek help, and what treatments are available.

More Than Just the Blues

Kevin summarizes his view of the world, from his special interest in outer space and his aversion to itchy clothes, to his misunderstanding of non-literal expressions and his tendency to say exactly what he thinks, regardless of the consequences.

Kevin Thinks-- about Outer Space, Confusing Expressions and the Perfectly Logical World of Asperger Syndrome

In this groundbreaking and controversial book, behavioral neurologist Dr. Richard Saul draws on five decades of experience treating thousands of patients labeled with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder—one of the fastest growing and widely diagnosed conditions today—to argue that ADHD is actually a cluster of symptoms stemming from over 20 other conditions and disorders. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 6.4 million children between the ages of four and seventeen have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. While many skeptics believe that ADHD is a fabrication of drug companies and the medical establishment, the symptoms of attention-deficit and hyperactivity are all too real for millions of individuals who often cannot function without treatment. If ADHD does not exist, then what is causing these debilitating symptoms? Over the course of half a century, physician Richard Saul has worked with thousands of patients demonstrating symptoms of ADHD. Based on his experience, he offers a shocking conclusion: ADHD is not a condition on its own, but rather a symptom complex caused by over twenty separate conditions—from poor eyesight and giftedness to bipolar disorder and depression—each requiring its own specific treatment. Drawing on in-depth scientific research and real-life stories from his numerous patients, ADHD Does not Exist synthesizes Dr. Saul's findings, and offers and clear advice for everyone seeking answers.

ADHD Does Not Exist

Explains how a person with Asperger's syndrome experiences the world and how their thinking is different from the neurotypical.

Inside Asperger's Looking Out

"Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the joys and challenges of raising a child who is different. It leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with Asperger Syndrome"--Jacket.

All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome

Pictures of dogs in usual and unusual positions help illustrate how the behaviors of people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are similar to those of dogs.

All Dogs Have ADHD

As in The Obstacle is the Way, Ryan Holiday delivers practical and inspiring philosophy, this time exploring a powerful concept that runs back centuries, across borders and schools of thought: ego.Ego is our biggest enemy. Early in our careers, it can prevent us from learning and developing our talents. When we taste success, ego can blind us to our own faults, alienate us from others and lead to our downfall. In failure, ego is devastating and makes recovery all the more difficult. It is only by identifying our ego, speaking to its desires, and systematically disarming it that we can create our best work.Organised into bite-sized observations featuring characters and narratives that illustrate themes and life lessons designed to resonate, uplift and inspire, Ego is the Enemy shows how you can be humble in your aspirations, gracious in your success and resilient in your failures. It is an inspiring and timely reminder that humility and confidence are still our greatest friends when confronting the challenges of a culture which tends to fan the flames of ego and encourage the cult of personality at all costs.

Ego Is the Enemy

Takes autistic children step by step through such activities as using the toilet, brushing their teeth, and wearing a safety belt in the car.

My Social Stories Book

Making Sense of Aspergers: A story for children grew out of just such an experience for one seven-year-old boy. This extremely bright child was frequently in serious trouble at school but couldn't understand why. His mother was struggling to explain that he had been diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome in a positive way so asked the author, her son's psychologist, for guidance. This book is the end result of this mothers request for help. Elaborating on a previously developed analogy of Aspergers syndrome with a computers operating system, this workbook, with simple text and entertaining illustrations, sets out to offer an explanation of Aspergers as one possibility within the range of differences between all people.

Making Sense of Asperger's

This practical guide provides a complete picture of how non-physical and physical interventions can be used to manage behaviour and keep children with autism spectrum disorders or emotional, social and behavioural difficulties safe. With clear advice and strategies that can be easily implemented in practice, Steve Brown explores various options and interventions, and explains how professionals can manage the behaviour of children (aged 3-18) in the safest possible way, promoting assertiveness and confidence. He includes a range of de-escalation and behaviour management strategies, information on risk assessments and legalities, advice on how to create safe spaces, insight into non-verbal communication and positive listening, and an honest and open discussion about the important role of physical interventions and positive handling techniques. Providing clarity and insight into this complex subject, this book will allow professionals working with children and young people with ASD or ESBD to use non-physical interventions with confidence and understand the role of physical interventions as a last resort, within a legal framework.

Autism Spectrum Disorder and De-Escalation Strategies

325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address how to maintain an open and healthy relationship with your child as they become independent adults, designed to foster understanding between family members and help the young person with issues such as social vulnerability and peer relationships, self-esteem, anxiety and change.

Parenting a Teen Or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

A guide for parents of children with Asperger's syndrome.

The Essential Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Presents techniques and strategies that young children who suffer from Asperger's syndrome can use when they find themselves becoming angry.

The Red Beast

This is the standard reference for clinical practice in the mental health field. Since a complete description of the underlying pathological processes is not possible for most mental disorders, it is important to emphasize that the current diagnostic criteria are the best available description of how mental disorders are expressed and can be recognized by trained clinicians.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder: Fifth Edition

With their labile and rapidly developing brains, adolescents are particularly susceptible to addiction, and addiction leads to anxiety and depression. What few parents know is that typical addictions - smoking, drinking, and drugs - are on the decline and a whole new raft of addictions has taken their place - technology.

Teen Brain

Sometimes Sophie worries -- not during the day when she is busy with family and friends, but at night when everything is calm and quiet. Her family all try to help, but somehow they just make her worries worse. Until her mother thinks of a new approach ... that might just involve an elephant or two! But wait, don't think about purple elephants, whatever you do! Whimsical and humorous, this little girl's story of finding a way to ease her worry will resonate with children and parents everywhere.

Don't Think About Purple Elephants

A much-needed resource to aid an underserved segment of the population, this book offers mental health professionals a practical, integrated treatment model-including client and family education, medication, coaching, and psychotherapy-that makes it easier than ever to diagnose and effectively treat adults with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.)

Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD

Subject: Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, & even once symptoms have been recognized, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females can often mask difficulties, deficits, challenges, & loneliness.

Aspergirls

‘Sybil’ is the fascinating, incredibly moving true story of a woman with sixteen personalities – two of whom were men – and her struggle, against overwhelming odds, for health and happiness.‘Astonishing book … it forces you to look at yourself and the people around you in a new way’ Doris Lessing.

Sybil

All Birds Have Anxiety explores the symptoms of anxiety disorder and their impact on day-to-day life through colourful images of life as a bird. Its humorous yet gentle approach recognises the stress that anxiety can cause, helping people to better understand how it feels to have anxiety.

All Birds Have Anxiety

World-renowned experts join those with Asperger's Syndrome to resolve issues that girls and women face every day!

Asperger's and Girls

Tony Attwood offers an accessible and authoritative account of all aspects of Asperger's syndrome, from childhood through to adulthood.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

Presents ways for young children with anxiety to recognize when they are losing control and constructive ways to deal with it.

When My Worries Get Too Big!

Winston Churchill, who suffered from depression all of his life, referred to it as the Black Dog. This book is a simple guide to managing this common condition of depression.

Taming the Black Dog

Abnormal Psychology

'My first serious blackout marked the line between sanity and insanity. Though I would have moments of lucidity over the coming days and weeks, I would never again be the same person . . . ' Susannah Cahalan was a happy, clever, healthy twenty-four-year old. Then one day she woke up in hospital, with no memory of how she had got there. Within weeks, she would be transformed into someone unrecognizable, descending into a state of acute psychosis. This is Susannah's story of her terrifying descent into madness and the desperate hunt for a diagnosis, as, after dozens of tests and scans, baffled doctors concluded she should be confined in a psychiatric ward. It is also the story of how one brilliant man, Syria-born Dr Najar, finally proved - using a simple pen and paper - that Susannah's psychotic behaviour was caused by a rare autoimmune disease attacking her brain. Cahalan takes readers inside this newly-discovered disease through the progress of her own harrowing journey, asking what happens when your identity is suddenly destroyed, and how you get it back. 'With eagle-eye precision and brutal honesty, Susannah Cahalan turns her journalistic gaze on herself as she bravely looks back on one of the most harrowing and unimaginable experience one could ever face: the loss of minds, body and self . . . a mesmerizing story.' Mira Bartók, New York Times bestselling author of The Memory Palace

Brain on Fire

This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive theory of executive functioning (EF) with important clinical implications. Synthesizing cutting-edge neuropsychological and evolutionary research, Russell A. Barkley presents a model of EF that is rooted in meaningful activities of daily life. He describes how abilities such as emotion regulation, self-motivation, planning, and working memory enable people to pursue both personal and collective goals that are critical to survival. Key stages of EF development are identified and the far-reaching individual and social costs of EF deficits detailed. Barkley explains specific ways that his model may support much-needed advances in assessment and treatment. See also Barkley's empirically based, ecologically valid assessment tools: "Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS for Adults)" and "Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale--Children and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA)."

Executive Functions

The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens

Stopping the Pain

The ultimate advice guide for autistic teenage girls, written by an award-winning autistic teen campaigner. With practical tips on friendships, dating, mental health, bullying and school life to help you overcome any challenge.

The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide

Each year there is a growing emphasis on the inclusion of students with special needs into the general education population. This book is a tool for teachers who have a student or students in their classroom whose behaviors are impeding their learning.

Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom

Guide for parents providing advice and information about teenage marijuana use. Discusses the signs of marijuana dependence and the action that can be taken. Describes an adolescent detoxification unit and the health risks associated with smoking marijuana. Provides many anecdotes and interviews with parents of marijuana-dependent children, and with children who use marijuana. Includes a list of resources for parents, a bibliography and an index. The author is a medical writer.

Gone to Pot

This multi-disciplinary research methods text conveys the underlying logic that is common to all research design and analysis, as well as the practical aspects of conducting research. It emphasises the importance of using multiple methods for the stongest causal inferences.

Research Methods in Social Relations

Disorganized, chronically late, forgetful, or impulsive--these are words commonly used to describe teens with executive functioning disorder (EFD), an attention disorder marked by an inability to stay on task. In this easy-to-use, practical workbook, a licensed school counselor provides teens suffering from EFD the skills needed to get organized, retain information, communicate effectively, and perform well in school and everyday life. From handling frustration to taking notes in class, this book will help teens with EFD hone the skills they need to succeed.

Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens

Cognitive Psychology, Fifth Edition, provides balanced coverage of the core areas of the discipline, including perception, memory, language, pattern recognition, and thinking. John Best skillfully provides a solid foundation for later studies in psychology or in related fields. Experiments throughout the book are described in detail, enhancing the readers comprehension of the concepts and helping those who have not had courses in experimental psychology or statistics to grasp the concepts. With additional demonstrations and a contemporary treatment of memory, Best addresses complex issues in cognitive neuroscience clearly and completely.

Cognitive Psychology

This wide-ranging account of psychology places the study in a cultural context, from the beginning of human history to the present. New features of this third edition include material on reductionism and folk psychology, and the treatment of the psychology of consciousness.

A History of Psychology

First Published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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