Resources
Anxiety and Addiction Guide
URL: http://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/anxiety-and-addiction/
A free-to-use site on helping your child learn better
Provides information on improving learning and understanding learning difficulties through online videos, resources, articles and a discussion forum.
URL: http://www.dystalk.com
A Parent’s Guide to Raising Great Kids
35 articles on raising great kids: 2 sections: “21 questions successful parents ask themselves” and “distinguishing punishment from discipline/parental power/parental authority”.
URL: http://raisinggreatkids.com
ABA Articles and Free Materials
Website established to provide informational articles about Applied Behavior Analysis and free teaching materials for use with ABA educational programs.
URL: http://www.educateautism.com
ABA Educational Resources
A website for parents/caregivers/professionals involved in an educational program for children with autism spectrum disorder. This site offers free and affordable materials specific to a home or school based ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) program.
URL: http://www.abaresources.com/
About Dyslexia and Reading Problems
Comprehensive information on dyslexia based on latest brain research Provides practical suggestions and materials for helping children and teens with dyslexia.
URL: http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/dyslexia.shtml
ADD Resource
ADD Resource is a search engine and directory for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and other Learning Disabilities.
URL: http://www.addresource.com/
ADHD and ADD… Do You Know All You Need to Know?
ADHD disrupts lives and families, but it can be successfully managed! Good nutrition, behavior modification, educational support, medications – each plays a role in improving ADHD.
URL: http://www.add-adhd-infoplus.com/
Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and Disorders of the Autistic Continuum
Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and motor coordination, and unusual or restricted patterns of interest or behavior. Clinically, the distinction between autism and Asperger’s disorder is often made in terms of severity and in the qualitative expression of the criteria. Both syndromes are characterized by social interaction deficits, impaired communication skills, and unusual or bizarre behaviors.
URL: http://www.aspergersyndrome.com/html/research_paper.html
Asperger’s Syndrome: A Developmental Puzzle
Asperger’s Syndrome (or AS) is a congenital neurobiological condition that affects 0.25% of the population. AS is linked to autism spectrum disorder, and includes autistic-like behavior and marked deficiencies in social and communication skills. AS individuals are of average to above average intelligence, some with unusual gifts and creativity. As a diagnosis, it has been known in Europe since the 1940’s, but has only been included in our medical diagnostic manuals since 1994.
URL: http://www.aspergersyndrome.com/html/as__a_developmental_puzzle.html
Attention Deficit Disorder Resources for those with ADD/ADHD
Quality ADD/ADHD information, resources, support and help provided a national non-profit organization with a mission of helping people with ADHD achieve their full potential.
URL: http://www.addresources.org/
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
For many people, this is what it’s like to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. They may be unable to sit still, plan ahead, finish tasks, or be fully aware of what’s going on around them. To their family, classmates or coworkers, they seem to exist in a whirlwind of disorganized or frenzied activity.
URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder in children. This handout has been developed to educate parents regarding the causes, symptoms, and issues associated with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
URL: http://www.drjoecarver.com/clients/49355/File/Attention-Deficit%20Hyperactivity%20Disorder%20(ADHD).html
Autism Fact Sheet
Autism (sometimes called “classical autism”) is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autism is characterized by impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and unusual, repetitive, or severely limited activities and interests.
URL: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
Autism Speaks
Autism spectrum disorders can usually be reliably diagnosed by age 3, although new research is pushing back the age of diagnosis to as early as 6 months. Parents are usually the first to notice unusual behaviors in their child or their child’s failure to reach appropriate developmental milestones.
URL: http://www.autismspeaks.org/
AutismWeb: A Guide for Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
A parents’ resource guide to the diagnosis, education and treatment of children with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and autistic spectrum disorders.
URL: http://www.autismweb.com/
Autistic Society
Website focusing on Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Offering supportive, informative and friendly community for parents, professionals and families. Also providing up to date news, statistics, photo-art gallery, variety of info and interactivity.
URL: http://www.autisticsociety.org/
Behavior Therapy for ADHD
Behavior therapy for ADHD can include behavioral interventions, social skills training, and parenting skills training. In addition to these types of therapy, parents can help improve their child’s behavior by setting and enforcing rules, maintaining a consistent schedule, and organizing everyday items such as clothing and school supplies.
URL: http://adhd.emedtv.com/adhd/behavior-therapy-for-adhd.html
Behavioral Parenting
The site provides concrete help in the difficult job of raising kids. This introduction will help you understand how behavior analysts view this challenge.
URL: http://www.behavior.org/interest.php?id=12
Behavioral treatment for ADHD
An important non-medical approach used in treating children with ADHD is known as behavior therapy or behavior management. Behavior therapy is based on several simple and sensible notions about what leads children to behave in socially appropriate ways.
URL: http://www.athealth.com/consumer/farticles/rabiner.html
Born To Explore! The Other Side of ADD
Positive and alternative information about attention deficit disorder, including creativity, giftedness, temperament diversity, allergies and nutrition.
URL: http://borntoexplore.org/index.html
Center for the Study of Autism
The Center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions. Information on Angelman syndrome, Asperger’s syndrome, Landau-Kleffner syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, Prader-Willi syndrome, Rett syndrome, Williams syndrome, and much more.
URL: http://www.autism.org/
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) menu of Child and Adolescent Mental Health related issues.
URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml
Child Anxiety Network
Anxiety disorders are one of the primary mental health problems affecting children and adolescents today. Given the wide range of stressors associated with growing up, it is important that our children have appropriate skills for coping with anxiety and other difficult emotions. The Child Anxiety Network is designed to provide thorough, user-friendly information about child anxiety.
URL: http://www.childanxiety.net/
Child Behavior and Parenting
Empowering Parents is an online magazine and email newsletter published by Legacy Publishing Company to provide useful problem solving techniques to parents and children.
URL: http://www.empoweringparents.com/
Child Behavior Guide
Free online resource for parents and professionals with helpful information related to challenging child behavior, applied behavior analysis, developmental disabilities and behavior disorders.
URL: http://www.child-behavior-guide.com
Child Development Basics
Information on child development including physical, mental and emotional growth. Helps parents know what to expect from children as they develop.
URL: http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-development.shtml
Child Temperament Profiler
Child Temperament Profile. Shy, stubborn, surgent, or sensitive? What is your child’s temperament? Here you can find out about your child’s temperament and about how you and your child fit together…
URL: http://www.childtemperament.org
Childhood Psychiatric Disorders Key area of Child Health Concern
Childhood psychiatric disorders comprise children’s emotional-behavioural disabilities. Though common, often go unrecognised, jeopardising child’s learning and family’s peace.
URL: http://www.childhealth-explanation.com/childhood-psychiatric-disorders.html
Childhood Trauma: How States become Traits
Childhood trauma has profound impact on the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, social and physical functioning of children. Developmental experiences determine the organizational and functional status of the mature brain. The impact of traumatic experiences on the development and function of the brain are discussed in context of basic principles of neurodevelopment.
URL: http://www.trauma-pages.com/a/perry96.php
Children and Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking (Somnambulism) is a series of complex behaviors that are initiated during slow wave sleep and result in walking during sleep. Medical reports show that about 18% of the population are prone to sleepwalking. It is more common in children than in adolescents and adults.
URL: http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/slpwalking.html
Classic Theories of Child Development
A month-by-month look at infant development 1-36 Months as well as a tutorial on the child development theories of Erik Erikson, Margarer Mahler & Sigmund Freud.
URL: http://www.childstudy.net/cdw.html
Combining Love and Limits in Authoritative Parenting
In contrast to the common practice of pitting love and limits against each other, several research programs have shown that optimal parenting combines the two. This paper outlines a conditional sequence model of optimal disciplinary responses and shows its consistency with a wide range of research. The model suggests that optimal disciplinary responses begin with less severe tactics, such as reasoning, but proceed to firmer disciplinary tactics when the initial tactic achieves neither compliance nor an acceptable compromise.
URL: http://parenthood.library.wisc.edu/Larzelere/Larzelere.html
Communicating with an Autistic Child: A Parent’s Guide
URL: http://www.wiseoldsayings.
Consensus Statement: Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The objective of this NIH Consensus Statement is to inform the biomedical research and clinical practice communities of the results of the NIH Consensus Development Conference on Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The statement provides state-of-the-art information regarding effective treatments for ADHD and presents the conclusions and recommendations of the consensus panel regarding these issues.
URL: http://consensus.nih.gov/1998/1998AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder110html.htm
Developmental Basis of Dissociation
This chapter covers what is known about the development of normal and pathological dissociation. Although there are many theories and speculations about the developmental basis of dissociation, relatively little is known about it beyond the role of childhood trauma (see Chapter Four). Therefore, in addition to presenting the existing research data on the role of such factors as age, gender, genetics, culture, education/intelligence, and family environment, I discuss the DBS model’s implications and predictions concerning these factors.
URL: http://www.guilford.com/excerpts/putnam2EX.html
Diagnosis and Evaluation of the Child With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
From the American Academy of Pediatrics. This clinical practice guideline provides recommendations for the assessment and diagnosis of school-aged children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This guideline, the first of 2 sets of guidelines to provide recommendations on this condition, is intended for use by primary care clinicians working in primary care settings.
URL: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/105/5/1158.full
Distinctions between Self-Esteem and Narcissism
The major purpose of this essay is to explore contemporary early childhood educational practices related to self-esteem and narcissism.
URL: http://ceep.crc.uiuc.edu/eecearchive/books/selfe.html
Divorce
http://www.expertise.com/four-questions-you-must-ask-before-filing-for-divorce/
http://www.expertise.com/divorce-and-child-custody-everything-you-need-to-know/
Dysgraphia: Learning Disabilities in Writing
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing abilities. It can manifest itself as difficulties with spelling, poor handwriting and trouble putting thoughts on paper.
URL: http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia
Dyslexia Online
An online magazine offering information on and resources for dyslexia.
URL: http://www.audiblox2000.com/dyslexia_dyslexic/dyslexia.htm
Dyslexia Symptoms & Dyslexia Signs
A resource on the symptoms of dyslexia, including the possible effects of this disorder on math and handwriting.
URL: http://www.audiblox2000.com/dyslexia/index.htm
Earlychildhood.com – Lifelong Learning Starts Here
Earlychildhood.com, brought to you by Discount School Supply, is designed to help you start children down a path of lifelong learning. This is a dynamic opportunity to discuss issues with your colleagues, find an interesting article, share an idea, or simply have a great time using the resources here at Earlychildhood.com.
URL: http://www.earlychildhood.com/
Evidence-Based Treatment for Children and Adolescents
The purpose of this site is to imform the general public as well as practitioners regarding the most up-to-date information about mental health practice for children and adolescents. The treatments listed here have been evaluated scientifically for efficacy.
URL: http://www.effectivechildtherapy.com/
Facts For Families
The AACAP developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.
URL: http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?name=Search§ion=Facts+for+Families
Frontline: Medicating Kids
In “Medicating Kids,” FRONTLINE examines the dramatic increase in the prescription of behavior-modifying drugs for children. Are these medications really necessary–and safe–for young children, or merely a harried nation’s quick fix for annoying, yet age-appropriate, behavior?
URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/medicating/
Improving Your Child’s Behavior and Self-Esteem
Free advice on parenting, discipline, behavior problems, emotional and social development providing comprehensive information, practical suggestions and useful materials.
URL: http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting.shtml
Improving Your Child’s Learning Ability
Free information on how to help your child improve in reading, writing, spelling arithmetic, study skills, motivation, attention span to improve their academic achievement.
URL: http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning.shtml
Information about Autism, Aspergers, ASD and PDD
Articles, News and resources on autism and related disorders.
URL: http://www.informationaboutautism.com/
Learning and Behavioral problems in Children; Food, Nutrition & Diet Revision
Foods and environment can determine learning and behavioral problems.
URL: http://www.alphanutrition.com/children/learning.htm
MedlinePlus: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
The latest news and information about attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity.
URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder.html
Memories of Childhood Abuse: Dissociation, Amnesia, and Corroboration
This study investigated the relationship between self-reported childhood abuse and dissociative symptoms and amnesia. The presence or absence of corroboration of recovered memories of childhood abuse was also studied.
URL: http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/article.aspx?articleid=1734319
Misunderstood Minds
This site is a companion to the PBS special Misunderstood Minds, and profiles a variety of learning problems and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and teachers a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/
My Kid Can
Information and resource for parents and teachers: sections on learning problems, mental health, behavior modification, behavior contracts and charts, conflict solver and teacher’s guide to parent meetings.
URL: http://www.mykidcan.com/
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) in Children and Adolescents
ODD is a psychiatric disorder that is characterized by two different sets of problems. These are aggressiveness and a tendency to purposefully bother and irritate others. It is often the reason that people seek treatment. When ODD is present with ADHD, depression, tourette’s, anxiety disorders, or other neuropsychiatric disorders, it makes life with that child far more difficult.
URL: http://www.klis.com/chandler/pamphlet/oddcd/oddcdpamphlet.htm
Parent Center
Resource for parents for common child-rearing problems. Including bulletin boards, expert advice, activity planner and behavior problems solving guides.
URL: http://www.babycenter.com/big-kid
Public Autism Awareness
On first sight of a child with autism it would be very unlikely that you would tell them apart from any other child. There are no obvious visual clues, which is why so many children are mistaken for being naughty or rude. Autism is a disabling brain disorder. It affects the way in which people understand and react to the world around them.
URL: http://www.paains.org.uk/
Sexual Abuse Treatment, Research, Resource, and Referral
Website with extensive amount of information, research, resources and more on sexual offending and sexual abuse.
URL: http://www.stopoffending.com
Stammering and Stuttering Help, Advice and Information
The Association for Research into Stammering in Childhood (ARSC) is committed to funding scientific research into the complex causes of stammering in, and the most effective treatments for, children and young adults.
URL: http://www.stammeringcentre.org/
Struggling to Learn
The mission of this site is to put learning disabilities into perspective by profiling a variety of learning problems, treatments, and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and teachers a better understanding of learning processes and potential reading, writing, math and attention difficulties, specific strategies and resources for responding, as well as the opportunity to hear from a range of learning disability experts.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/
Teaching Children to Read
Report of the National Reading Panel: Teaching Children to Read. An Evidence-Based Assessment of the Scientific Research Literature on Reading and Its Implications for Reading Instruction.
URL: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubskey.cfm?from=nrp
Thumb Sucking and Nail Biting
Habit disorders like thumb sucking and nail biting often continue through the childhood. With parental support, most children overcome these habits on their own.In resistant cases, medical consultation is recommended to rule out impulse control disorders, psychological disturbances and stereotypic movement disorder.
URL: http://www.childhealth-explanation.com/thumb-sucking-and-nail-biting.html
Time to give up on a single explanation for autism
Argues that there will be no single (genetic or cognitive) cause for the diverse symptoms defining autism. Evidence is presented of behavioral fractionation of social impairment, communication difficulties and rigid and repetitive behaviors.
URL: http://www.nature.com/neuro/journal/v9/n10/full/nn1770.html
Transmission of Aggression Through Imitation
A paper by Albert Bandura, Dorothea Ross, and Sheila A. Ross demonstrating that subjects exposed to an aggressive role model were more likely to act aggressively toward a “bobo doll”.
URL: http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Bandura/bobo.htm
Welcome to KidsPsych
Various on-line games for education, fun, and “quality time”. Sections for children ages 1-5 or 6-9.
URL: http://www.kidspsych.org/
William Gladden Foundation
This nonprofit organization website hosts a library of free publications about child psychology issues.
URL: http://www.williamgladdenfoundation.org/