Useful books

Useful books about adolescence and transition. Useful books for children, health professionals and school staff.

 

About adolescents

Allen, D. & Bennett, N. (2004) Why do they act that way? A survival guide to the adolescent brain for you and your teen. New York: Free Press.

Sylwester, R. (2007) The Adolescent Brain: Reaching for Autonomy. London: Sage Publications.

 

About transition

Ellerby, C. & Daymond, N. (2005) The Parentalk guide to Secondary School.  London: Hodder & Stoughton.

Measor, L. & Fleetham, M. (2005) Moving to Secondary School. Advice and ideas to support transition. Gosport, Hants: Ashford Colour Press.

 

For School Staff

Alban-Metcalfe, J. and Alban-Metcalfe, J. (2001) Managing Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder in the Inclusive Classroom, Practical Strategies for Teachers. London: David Fulton Publishers.

Al-Ghani, K.L. & Kenward, L. (2009) Making the move: A guide for schools and parents on the transfer of pupils with Autistic Spectrum disorders from Primary to Secondary School. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Boyd, B. (2005) Primary-Secondary Transition. An Introduction to the issues. Paisley: Hodder Gibson.

McCloskey, G., Perkins, L, A. & Divner, B.V. (2009) Assessment and Intervention for Executive Function Difficulties. New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.

Meltzer, L. (2007) Executive Function in Education, From Theory to Practice. New York: The Guilford Press.  

O'Regan, F. (2002) How to Teach and Manage Children with ADHD. LDA.

 O'Regan, F. (2009) Understanding AD/HD: Frequently Asked Questions. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Quinn, P, O. and Stern, J, M. (2000) 50 Activities and Games for Kids with ADHD. Washington DC: Magination Press.

 

For Health Professionals

Barkley, R. A. & Murphy, K. R. (2006) Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:  A Clinical Workbook. 3rd edn. New York: Guilford Press.

Kewley, G. D. (1999) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Recognition, Reality and Resolution.  London: David Fulton Publishers.

 

For parents

Dawson, P. and Guare, R. (2004) Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents – A Practical Guide to Assessment and Intervention. New York: Guilford Press.Dawson, P. & Guare, R. (2008) Smart but Scattered. New York: Guilford Press.

Duke, P. M., Nowicki, S. & Martin, E. A. (1996) Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success. Peachtree Atlanta.

Giler, J. Z. (2000) Socially ADDept: A Manual for Parents of Children with ADHD and/or Learning Disabilities. CES Publications.

Holowenko, H. (1999) Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder: A Multidisciplinary Approach.Lynn, G. T. (1996) Survival Strategies for Parenting Your ADD Child, Dealing with Obsessions, Compulsions, Depression, Explosive Behaviour and Rage. Publishers Group West.

LeMessurier, M. (2004) Cognitive Behavioural Training. A how to guide for successful behaviour. Victoria: Hawker Brownlow Education.

Munden, A. and Arcelus, J. (1999) The AD/HD Handbook. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

 

For children

Moser, A. (1988). Don’t Pop Your Cork on Monday. Landmark Editions.

Moser, A. (1994). Don’t Rant and Rave on Wednesday. Landmark Editions.

Yemula, R. C. (2006) Everything a child needs to know about ADHD: For children aged 6-12 years. ADDISS.

Lleigh, J. & Fox, W. (2008) A Dr. Spot Casebook: Zak has ADHD. Red Kite Books.

(Also see http://www.addiss-shop.com for further lists of books)

 

 

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