Anderson, A. Flourishing with Food Allergies.
Readers will find information on dealing with social situations; the effects of allergies on diseases such as asthma and autism; the impact of pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, and genetically modified foods; international statistics; and some specifics regarding peanuts, dairy, soy, shellfish, and other allergans. PC 618.92975 AND
Biel, Lindsey and Nancy Peske. Raising a Sensory Smart Child.
Written by an OT and the parent of a child with sensory processing disorder, the book not only explains what sensory issues are and how to treat them, it offers practical advice on everything from grooming to advocating for your child at school, discipline, helping family members (and your child) to understand your child's issues, and identifying comorbid conditions and alternative treatments. PC 618.928 BIE
Boachie, Ahmed and Karin Jasper. A Parent's Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders.
Explains different types of eating disorders and their risk factors, recognizing and diagnosing them, outpatient and inpatient management, multi-family therapy, day hospital programs, and the recovery process. PC 616.8526 BOA
Foa, Edna B. If Your Adolescent Has an Anxiety Disorder: An Essential Resource for Parents.
for any parent who has an adolescent plagued by worries and anxiety. It is unique in combining current knowledge with practical information about what adolescents experience, what can be done, and how parents can help. Includes broad discussion of diagnosis, treatment, and causes of various anxiety states. PC 155.4124 FOA
Linden, Dana Wechsler. Preemies : The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies.
Covers risk factors, the first day, the first week, surgery, taking the baby home and many other topics. Each section contains personal observations from parents of preemies, insightful comments from "the doctor's perspective" and information on procedures, equipment, common problems and other issues. PC 618.92 LIN
Paul, Henry A. Is My Child OK? : When Behavior Is a Problem, When It's Not, and When to Seek Help.
This one-stop reference book--organized by symptom and covering everything from tantrums to learning disorders--tells parents what's "normal," what's not, how best to help your child through a rocky period, and when to get an expert's help. PC 649.153 PAU
Serani, Deborah. Depression and Your Child.
Contains specific tips, recommendations, and case examples to help make parenting a depressed child less challenging. It gives parents and caregivers an understanding of pediatric depression, its causes, symptoms, and treatments. The author weaves her own personal experiences of being a depressed child along with her clinical experiences as a psychologist treating depressed children. PC 618.928527 SER
Siminerio, Linda M. American Diabetes Association Guide to Raising a Child with Diabetes.
Learn how to help their child adjust insulin, have a busy schedule and still feel healthy, negotiate the twists and turns of being "different," accept the many challenges life has to offer, and much more. PC 618.92 SIM |