Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults

Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults
Author: James T. Webb
Publisher: Great Potential Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2005
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0910707642

Our brightest, most creative children and adults are often being misdiagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders such as ADHD, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Bipolar, OCD, or Asperger?s. Many receive unneeded medication and inappropriate counseling as a result. Physicians, psychologists, and counselors are unaware of characteristics of gifted children and adults that mimic pathological diagnoses. Six nationally prominent health care professionals describe ways parents and professionals can distinguish between gifted behaviors and pathological behaviors. ?These authors have brought to light a widespread and serious problem?the wasting of lives from the misdiagnosis of gifted children and adults and the inappropriate treatment that often follows.? Jack G. Wiggins, Ph. D., Former President, American Psychological Association

My Differently Tuned-In Child

My Differently Tuned-In Child
Author: Teresa Currivan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2020-07-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780578723549

Have you sought advice from professionals for your child, but are more confused than ever? Maybe she is struggling with school, behavior, learning, or all of the above, and you aren't sure why. Maybe you are concerned that this is impacting your relationship with your spouse. If you wish someone could help you see your child for who they really are and offer solutions, you are in the right place - My Differently Tuned-In Child is for you. Teresa's Currivan Protocol(TM) comes from an empathetic, heart-centered, strength-based approach that gets to the root of a child's needs-whether stemming from ADHD, dyslexia, sensory issues, giftedness, or other conditions. Curating the information and knowledge she's gained over years of helping families as a parent coach and licensed therapist, and from her own experience parenting a differently tuned-in child, her book will help you gain a clearer understanding of your child and his or her behavior. The Differently Tuned-In Child will show you how individual circumstances create a unique constellation for your child -- what can be treated, challenges to be accepted, and strengths to be embraced and leveraged. If you are searching for a clear understanding and peace of mind about what is going on for your child, you've come to the right place.

Differently Wired

Differently Wired
Author: Deborah Reber
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2018-06-12
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1523503866

It’s time to say NO to trying to fit square-peg kids into rounds holes, and YES to raising them from a place of acceptance and joy. Today millions of kids are stuck in a world that doesn’t embrace who they really are. They are the one in five “differently wired” children with ADHD, dyslexia, giftedness, autism, anxiety, or other neurodifferences, and their challenges are many. And for the parents who love them, the challenges are just as numerous, as they struggle to find the right school, the right support, the right path. But now there’s hope. Differently Wired is a revolutionary book—weaving together personal stories and a tool kit of expert advice from author Deborah Reber, it’s a how-to, a manifesto, and a reassuring companion for parents who can so often feel that they have no place to turn. At the heart of Differently Wired are 18 paradigm-shifting ideas—what the author calls “tilts,” which include how to accept and lean in to your role as a parent (#2: Get Out of Isolation and Connect). Deal with the challenges of parenting a differently wired child (#5: Parent from a Place of Possibility Instead of Fear). Support yourself (#11: Let Go of Your Impossible Expectations for Who You “Should” Be as a Parent). And seek community (#18: If It Doesn’t Exist, Create It). Taken together, it’s a lifesaving program to shift our thinking and actions in a way that not only improves the family dynamic, but also allows children to fully realize their best selves. “In this generous and urgent book, Deborah Reber lets the light in. She helps parents see that they’re not alone, and even better, delivers a positive action plan that will change lives.”—Seth Godin, author of Linchpin “Differently Wired will help parents of children who think differently to accept their child for who they are and facilitate their successful development.”—Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and The Autistic Brain

Different Learners

Different Learners
Author: Jane M. Healy
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2011-08-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1416556427

Explains a range of learning disorders, including ADHD, dyslexia, and Asperger's syndrome, and examines ways of identifying problems early and taking appropriate remedial action at home, at school, and in the community.

It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear

It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear
Author: Vicki Lansky
Publisher: Book Peddlers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1931863644

KoKo Bear Can Help Children * learn what divorce means * deal with changes in their everyday lives * talk about their feelings * recognize that their feelings are natural * be assured that their parents still love them and will take care of them * understand that divorce is not their fault

The Heart of a Father

The Heart of a Father
Author: Ken Canfield PH.D.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2006-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 157567470X

Every father has a hidden longing to see his children surpass him. To help him achieve this, Ken Canfield offers a three-part plan. First, a dad should examine his own heart. Next, he should take steps to improve the way he connects with his children. Lastly, he should take a longer range view and plan specifically for a lifetime of involved fathering. Canfield's plan addresses a father's past-a father should resolve his relationship with his own father in order to effectively build a relationship with his children. Canfield also explains how to build the four "walls" or dimensions, of fathering: involvement, awareness, consistency, and nurturing. He then supplies a plan for the future. From being a new father to being a grandfather, dads face challenges at each stage of their life. With the long-range perspective this book provides, fathers can anticipate and prepare for the changing situations they'll face. Based on years of careful research involving thousands of fathers, this book is a solid reference tool for dads.

Parent Voice

Parent Voice
Author: Russell J. Quaglia
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2017-09-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1506360092

Find your best voice to inspire your child to reach their aspirations. With no single or right formula to teach, reassure, or help a child, no precise age gauge for first experiences, and blurry lines between clear, obvious, and gut decisions, how can a parent know what is best or right in the course of their child’s education? Parent Voice applies thought, experience, and a developmental model for parents to follow that allows for differences in personalities, dispositions, and supporting players. Real musings give real-life examples of parents positively influencing their child’s education Reflection questions encourage engagement and application Action items offer guides for each stage of a child’s development Be the guide and advocate your child needs by finding your best parent voice. "Parent Voice describes how to handle difficult situations with the "Listen, Learn, Lead" structure, and also offers solutions to prevent them in the first place. This book teaches parents how to use their voices in effective ways and how to give their children voice." Karen L. Tichy, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

You're Teaching My Child What?

You're Teaching My Child What?
Author: Miriam Grossman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2009-08-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1596986093

If you think sex education is still about the birds and the bees, think again. And it's not about science either. In her shocking exposé, You're Teaching My Child What?, Dr. Miriam Grossman rips back the curtain on sex education today, exposing a sordid truth. Today's sex ed programs aren't based on science; they're based on liberal lies and politically correct propaganda that promote the illusion that children (yes, children) can be sexually free without risk. As a psychiatrist and expert on sexual education, Dr. Grossman cites example after example of schools and organizations whitewashing—or omitting altogether— crucial information that doesn't fit in with their "PC" agenda. Instead, sex educators only tell teens the "facts of life" that promote acceptance, sexual exploration, and experimentation. What sex educators call an education, scientists would call a scam: • Sex educators won't tell girls their bodies are biologically and chemically more susceptible to STDs; they will only say 3 million girls have a sexually transmitted infection • Educators say it's natural for children to "explore" their sexuality from a young age and only they can decide when it's right to have sex—the real truth is neurobiologists say teen brains are not developed to fully reason and weigh consequences, especially in "the heat of the moment" • Teens are told condoms, vaccines and yearly testing provide adequate protection, without being told that studies now show condoms are no match for herpes, HPV and gonorrhea In You're Teaching My Child What?, Dr. Grossman reveals biological truths that you won't find in today's classrooms. You're Teaching My Child What? is critical reading for parents with teens and instrumental in teaching children the truth about sex.

Watch My Baby Grow

Watch My Baby Grow
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2015-01-16
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1465439773

One baby, one year, one extraordinary project. A unique pictoral event that unlocks the secret world of the newborn baby. By following the journey of one child and her family, Watch My Baby Grow shows exactly what happens during a baby's progress through each developmental milestone and why. By taking a scientific approach to baby growth, this book allows parents to track every step of their child's development by experiencing the world from their perspective.