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• American Books• Complicated/Lengthy Books• Outdated Language & Attitude• It’s a Cure!• There’s no Hope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