ParentBooks
Dr. Carolyn Hunt BSc MD FRCPGrandview Children’s Centre
OACRS conferenceNovember 9th, 2009
ParentBooks
Disclaimer:The original series of books reviewed were
provided to me free of charge by the Parentbooks
store
Parentbooks
• Scrambling for parent information on:
• Developmental problems?• Behaviour?
• Wouldn’t a “Top 10” list be nice?
Objectives
• Importance of Parent Literature• Evaluation of Parent Literature • Where to find Book Reviews• TOP 10 LIST• Discussion
GOAL
• Develop a systematic approach to evaluating books for parents
• Develop an arsenal of important books for parent reference
Importance of Parent Literature
• Credibility • Therapeutic Alliance• Promotes Responsibility• Selection of Information• Topic Summary • Broadens Knowledge of Approaches
Evaluation of Parent Literature
• Cost• Length\Complexity• Availability• Language Level• Scientific Merit• Goals
• Hope• Information• Programming
Evaluation of Parent Literature
Y O U R N A M E
D I S C I P L I N E
B o o k T i t l e
A u t h o r ( s )
P u b l i s h e r
P l a c e o f P u b l i c a t i o n
Y e a r o f P u b l i c a t i o n
I t t o o k m e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ h o u r s t o r e a d t h i s b o o k !
P l e a s e f e e l f r e e t o m a k e y o u r c o m m e n t s a n y w h e r e o n t h e s u r v e y ! !
T h a n k y o u s o m u c h f o r r e v i e w i n g t h i s b o o k .O n c e w e h a v e c r e a t e d a s h o r t l i s t ,
w e s h o u l d b e a b l e t o f o r m a “ f e l l o w s l i b r a r y ” w i t h a p p r o p r i a t e b o o k s .
P l e a s e r e t u r n t h i s q u e s t i o n n a i r et o t h e m a i l b o x o f D r . C a r o l y n H u n t
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
P A R E N T B O O KQ U E S T I O N N A I R E
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Important Pitfalls
• American Books• Complicated/Lengthy Books• Outdated Language & Attitude• It’s a Cure!• There’s no Hope
Where to Find Reviews
• Parentbooks • www.parentbooks.com
• Support Groups• Direct from Publishers• Librarians• More than 100 books reviewed
Some Topics we will cover…
• Discipline• ADHD• Autism• Speech & Language Delay• Bullying• Depression• ….. and More!
#10
TAKING CHARGE OF
ADHD
• Russell Barkley
• $27.95
• Authoritative Guide
• Expert in Field
• Editor of ADHD report
• Director of Psychiatry & Neurology at University of Massachusetts
• World Renown Expert
About the Author
• Principle Centered Parenting
• Executive Parent
• Scientific Parent
Concept
• Understanding ADHD• Problem Solving• Peer Problems • Enhancing Education at Home• Medications
The Substance
1. Immediate Consequences2. More Frequent Feedback3. More Powerful Consequences4. Incentives5. Externalize Time6. Externalize Important Information7. Externalize Source of Motivation
14 Guiding Principles
8. Make Problem Solving more Physical9. Consistency10. Act Don’t Yak11. Plan Ahead for Difficult Situations12. Disability Perspective13. Don’t Personalize14. Practice Forgiveness
14 Guiding Principles
• Resource Guide• Not for one sitting!• Lengthy!!• Reader needs focus and patience
Tips & Tip-Offs
#9
KIDS ARE WORTH IT!
• Barbara Coloroso
• $21.00
• Classic book for school age and adolescent discipline
• Discipline Guidebook• 3 Types of Families
• Brick Wall• Jellyfish• Backbone
Substance of the Book
• Alternatives to No• Mega-Problems• Sibling Rivalry• Mealtime• Bedtime • Toilet Training
Substance of the Book
• Great way to explain effective discipline
• De-emphasizes reinforcement strategies
• Parents may identify with Brick Wall or Jellyfish family• more positive outlook for children in
these families would be helpful
Tips & Tip-Offs
Wow what a book!
Hidden gem
$22.95
Can give parents some new techniques to try that actually work!
#8
CHILDREN WITH
CEREBRAL PALSY
• $27.95
• Comprehensive Guide
• Beautifully written
• The first book families should read
Honest and encouraging, Children with Cerebral Palsy provides crucial
information to help new parents understand what lies ahead for their family. An essential guide for any parent raising a child with cerebral palsy.
Michael H. Simonson, President, United CP
Quotation
• Description of Cerebral Palsy• Adjusting• Medical Treatments• Daily Care• OT, PT, Speech & Language Therapy• Early Intervention
Substance of the Book
• Variety of Levels of CP• Edited by a parent• Parent Statements• New Therapies covered only briefly• US Material
• Cissapride
Tips & Tip-Offs
#7
1-2-3MAGIC
• $18.95
• Starting point for Behaviour management techniques
• Longevity Speaks to its effectiveness
1-2-3 Magic will teach you some very simple, precise and effective
ways to manage your children in the 2-12 year old age range.
Quotation
• Stop Behaviours
• Start Behaviours
Concept
• Stop Behaviours
• Start Behaviours
Concept
1 - 2 - 3
TIME OUT
Concept
• Too Much Talking• Too Much Emotion
Two Biggest Mistakes
• In Public• In the Car• Up & Out in the Morning• For Teachers
Extras
• Badgering• Intimidation• Threat• Martyrdom• Butter Up• Physical Tactics
Manipulation
• Sloppy PVR• Kitchen Timers• Docking System• Natural Consequences• Charting• 1-2-3
Start Behaviours
Dictatorship-------------Democracy
• Reduces Chaos, Restores Order• Effective for Out of Control Behaviour• Certain Amount of Parental
Discomfort• requires consistency
Tips & Tip-Offs
#6
10 Things Every Child with Autism wishes you knew
• $17.50• Ellen Notbohm• Parent and
writer• Takes the
child’s perspective
About the Author
• Ellen Notbohm • Columnist with Autism Asperger's Digest
• It was very inspiring and uplifting, it made me proud to be the mother of a child with Autism
What Are the 10 things?
1. I am first and foremost a child2. My sensory perceptions are
disordered3. Distinguish between I won’t and I
can’t4. I interpret language literally 5. Please be patient with my limited
vocabulary
What Are the 10 things?
6. I am very visually oriented7. Please build on what I can do rather
than focus on what I can’t8. Help me with social interactions9. Try to identify what triggers my
meltdowns10. Love me unconditionally
Content Benefits
• Parents perspective on treatment• Accurate, fair and scientific
evaluation of alternative therapies, diet and vaccination
• Uses lots of anecdotes• Parents want to hear from other
parents
Tips & Tip-Offs
• Positive Tone of Book• Her child is verbal and she has
devoted herself completely to him and his brother
#6b
AUTISM ENCYCLOPEDIA
• $29.95
• Fact and reference book to understand Autism and IBI
• Amanda Boutot & Matt Tincani
About the Authors
• Dr. Boutot and Tincani • both board certified Behaviour Analyst
and Assistant Professors where they specialize in graduate programs for autism and applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support
Content Benefits
• Diagnosis• Programming
• Speech & language, occupational therapy ABA• Parents perspective on treatment
• Communication• Positive Behaviour Management
• Functional Behavioural Assessment• Social Skills• Functional Living Skills• Promoting Friendships and Inclusion
Content Benefits
• ABA/IBI detailed!• Nice explanation of specific terms
and Programming• Fair and accurate assessment of
alternative therapies, vaccination and diets.
Tips & Tip-Offs
• A great resource guide for families at any stage of their journey
• Very dense but easy to put down and pick up
#5
IT TAKES TWO
TO TALK
• $28.00
• Resource Manual!
• Plentiful illustrations and examples
• Communication Disorders
The greatest gift we can give a child is help in learning to communicate and connect with his world, but each of us has had to face the frustration and discomfort of trying to communicate with a child who is unable, uninterested or impossible to understand.
Quotation
•Allow the Child to Lead
•Adapt to Share the Moment
•Add Language and Experience
The Substance
• Responsive Partner
• Know Your Child• Observe• Wait • Listen
Allow the Child to Lead
• Face to Face• Imitation• Interpret• Take Turns
Adapt to Share the Moment
• Gestures• Expand Their Ideas
• Daily Routine• Expressing Interest• Unusual Events• Set up Events
Add Language & Experience
• Videos and course available• www.hanen.org• (416) 921-1073
• Immediate Application• Developmental checklists, charts
and suggested starting spots• 5 language levels
Tips & Tip-Offs
• $50.00
• Essential Resource for Parents of Children with Autism
• Hands On! !
#4
THEOPTIMISTIC
CHILD
• $24.00
• Immunize your child against depression!
• Dr. Seligman: Grandfather of learned helplessness theory
• Past-president Clinical Psychology of American Psychology Association
• PENN Prevention Program• Grandfather of Learned Helplessness
About the Author
• Psychological Immunization
• Uses principles of cognitive therapy and social skills training to prevent depression
• Based on the Penn Prevention Program
The Concept
• Detailed description of study design
• RESULTS -- 2 year• Control group: 23% -- 23% -- 44%• Prevention group: 22% -- 13% -- 23%
Penn Prevention Program
• Explores Pessimism, Depression & Learned Helplessness
• Measuring Optimism• Origins of Optimism
• Genetics• Home & School Environment• Hoving
The Substance
• Explanatory Style
Permanent-------------------->TemporaryPervasive---------------------> SpecificPersonal----------------------> Impersonal
The Substance
• ABC Model• Adversity• Beliefs• Consequences• Disputing & Decatastophizing• Energization
The Substance
• The Brain Game!
• Social Skills Training• Slow Down• Perspective Taking• Goal Setting• Pros/Cons• Feedback
The Substance
• Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
• Mastery
• Limits of Optimism
Extras
• “Therapy” for Parent & Child• Narrative of Scientific Program• University Level reading• Lots of Practice Sheets & Exercises• Tough Examples
Tips & Tip-Offs
#3
KEYS TO PARENTING
YOUR ANXIOUS CHILD
• $12.95
• Quick Read!!!
• HSC -- Dr. Manassis
• Not just for the child….
• What a steal! ! !
Studies have shown that when anxious children are treated by professionals without parental involvement, children have difficulties applying coping skills they learn to situations outside the office
A Quotation
• Part I - Types of Anxiety
• Part II - General Techniques for Reducing Anxiety
• Part III - Specific Situations
The Substance
• Origins of Anxiety• Physical Responses• Definition of Anxiety
• FEAR---------------------------ANXIETY
Part I - Types of Anxiety
• Desensitization• Incentives for Bravery• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy• Modeling Coping Self-Talk• Relaxation & Visualization
Part 2 - Techniques
Fear = Label FeelingExpectation = What will Happen?
1. Likelihood of Bad Event
2. Other Possible Outcomes3. Worst Outcome
Action = What Can I do About It? How Can I Distract Myself?
Reward = I managed this well ! ! !
FEARPart 2 - Worried Child
• Planning for Change• Medication• Shyness• Panic• Obsessions & Compulsions• Perfectionism• Real Danger• Dealing with Professionals
Part 3- Specific Situations
• Simple language
• Concise, small chapters
• Read as a whole or just specific chapters
Tips & Tip-Offs
#2
My Feeling Better Workbook & My Relaxation Workbook
• $32.50•CBT based workbook for depression•TONS of activities and ideas•Parent reads first and then works together with child•CD includes all the worksheets which can be copied for individual use
•Another great CBT based workbook
Teaches relaxations skills
Practical and fun exercises for parent & child
• Telling Children• Helping Children Face Change• Supporting Memories• Avoiding Cumulative Losses• Avoiding Change in Routine• Returning to School & Academic
Progress
Chapters
#1
THEEXPLOSIVE
CHILD
• # 1
• 2001 Edition
• $20.95
• ODD, ADHD & Conduct disorder
• Excellent addition to Pediatrician’s Armamentarium!
• Director Cognitive Behavioural Psychology at Massachusetts General in Boston
• Classification & treatment of ODD, CD
• Social impairments in ADHD• Journal of Clinical Child Psychology
About the Author
• Anyone Can be Angry…That is Easy. But, to be angry with the Right
Person, To the Right Degree at the Right Time, For the Right Purpose…. That is Not Easy.
Aristotle
A Quotation
• Frustration Tolerance is a Skill• Vapor Lock & Labeling Emotions• Meltdowns & Incoherent Behaviour• User Friendly Environment• Why Consequences Don’t Work
Setting Things Up
• Handling Meltdowns of Difficult Children
• A,B,C Baskets
The Substance
• Parents should read the entire book• Devalues importance of Behavioural
Contingencies• Seems as though only appropriate
for the extreme cases
Tips & Tip-Offs