I have quite a collection of books about special needs and parenting and thought I would share some recommendations with you. I usually buy mine from amazon.co.uk, so I'll link to each book so you can have a closer look.
1-2-3 Magic - Thomas Phelan - This is an absolute must for all parents who want to regain control of their children and their own lives. It's slim and easy to follow and very very simple. The key is to talk to your children about this new method of discipline, and when you are counting - don't say anything else! Both parents must buy into it and FOLLOW THROUGH. Our usual punishment is removal of computer privileges if we get to three without compliance. We don't usually get to three. It works.
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome - Tony Attwood. The foremost expert on AS. Great book, easy to read. I used some of this to help explain my son's condition for his statementing process.
Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More!: The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals (Paperback) -by Martin L. Kutscher; Tony Attwood; Robert R. Wolff. - Excellent book explaining the co-morbidities and how you can take practical steps to help them.
Hot Stuff to Help Kids Chill Out: The Anger Management Book -by Jerry Wilde. A slim volume That is written to be read alongside your child and shows that that anger actually damages themselves and helps children take responsibility for their own emotions. A great little book.
Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family (Paperback) -by Jude Welton - Another slim volume written from a child's perspective explaining his view of the world as a child with AS. Very useful for siblings, friends, teachers and grandparents. Lobvely illustrations and easy to read typeface.
If you have any recommendations of your own, please leave a comment, I'd love to hear from you.
Tania is an experienced broadcast and print journalist & author. She also runs a PR, web & social media consultancy, SocialOro Media.
Tania is a rare disease & chronic pain patient advocate with Ehlers Danlos syndrome.
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