Helpful Resources

If you’re interested in learning more about different disorders in childhood and adolescence, below is a list a resources recommended by Dr. Henderson. All books are written by experts, using evidence-based science, in their respective fields.

Books

ANXIETY

• • Rapee, R. &Wignall, A.D. & Spence, S. &Lyneham, H &Cobham, V. (2008).  Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents. New York:  New Harbinger Publications.
  • Chansky, T. (2014). Freeing Your Child from Anxiety, Revised and Updated Edition: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and Be Prepared for Life—from Toddlers to Teens. New York:  Harmony.
  • Micco, J.A. (2017). The Worry Workbook for Teens: Effective CBT Strategies to Break the Cycle of Chronic Worry and Anxiety. New York:  Instant Help.
  • Josephs, S.A. (2017). Helping Your Anxious Teen: Positive Parenting Strategies to Help Your Teen Beat Anxiety, Stress, and Worry. New York:  New Harbinger Publications.

   

  AUTISM

  • Rogers, S.J. & Dawson, G. &Vismara, L.A. (2012). An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn. New York: The Guilford Press.
  • Rosenblatt, A.I. & Carbone, P.S. (2012). Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Every Parent Needs to Know. New York: American Academy of Pediatrics.

   

  ADHD

  • Dawson, P. (2009). Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential. New York: The Guilford Press.
  • Barkley, R.A. (2013). Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. New York:  The Guilford Press.
  • Taylor, J.F. (2013) The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD. New York: Free Spirit Publishing.

   

  OCD

  • March, J.S. & Benton, C.M. (2006).  Talking Back to OCD: The Program that Helps Kids and Teens Say “No Way” – and Parents Say “Way to Go”. New York:  Guilford Press.

   

  CHALLENGING TEMPERAMENT

  • Greene, R.W. (2014). The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children. New York: Harper Paperbacks.
  • Forehand, R. & Long, N. (2010). Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds, Third Edition (Family and Relationships). New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

   

  PARENTING

  • Foster, C. & Fay, J. (2006). Parenting With Love and Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition). New York: NavPress Publishing.
  • Kabat-Zinn, M. &Kabat-Zinn, J. (1998). Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting. New York: Hachette Books
  • Phelan, T. (2016). 1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting. New York: Sourcebooks.
  • Golinkoff, R.M. & Hirsh-Pasek, K. (2016). Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells us About Raising Successful Children (APA Lifetools: Books for General Public). New York: American Psychological Association (APA).

Internet Resources

Effective Child Therapy

Autism Speaks

Child Mind

CHADD