For Practitioners: Diagnostic
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• Barnhill, Jarrett and Sally-Ann Cooper, Sally. Diagnostic Manual 2 (DM)-ID: A Textbook of Diagnosis of Mental Disorders in Persons with Intellectual Disability, Second Edition.  New York:  NADD Press, 2017.

General Parenting Books/Articles
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• Barish, K. Pride and Joy: A Guide to Understanding Your Child’s Emotions and Solving Family Problems. Oxford University Press, 2012.
• Lieberman, A. The Emotional Life of the Toddler, 1995.
• Cohen, L.J. Playful Parenting, 2001.
• Brott, Armin. Fathering series (The Expectant Father, the New Father, A Dad’s Guide to the Toddler Years, The Single Father, the Military Father, and others).
• Phelan, T.W. 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12. (1995).
• Young-Eisendrath, P. The Self-Esteem Trap: Raising Confident and Compassionate Kids in an Age of Self-Importance, 2009.
• Ehrensalt, Diane. Spoiling Childhood: How Well-Meaning Parents are Giving Children Too Much – But Not What They Need, 1999.
• Siegel, Daniel J. and Mary Hartzell. Parenting from the Inside Out:  How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help you Raise Children Who Thrive: 10^th Anniversary Edition. 2013.
• Hallowell, Edward. The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness. 2002. I like all of his books...mostly about ADHD.
• Brooks, Robert and Sam Goldstein. Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child, 2001.
• Taffel, Ron, Nurturing Good Children Now: 10 Basic Skills to Protect and strengthen Your Child’s Core, 2000.
• Frankel, Fred, and Barry Wetmore. Good Friends are Hard to Find: Help your Child Find, Make, and Keep Friends, 1996.
• Ginott, H. Between Parent and Child: Revised and Updated: The Bestselling Classic that Revolutionized Parent-Child Communication, 2003.  
• Marston, S. The Magic of Encouragement: Nurturing Your Child’s Self Esteem, 1990.
• Greenspan, S. and Jacqueline Salmon. Playground Politic: Understanding the Emotional Life of your School-Age Child, 1994.
• Greenspan, S.  The Challenging Child, 1995. 
• Greenspan, S. and Beryl Lieff Benderly. The Growth of the Mind and the Endangered Origins of Intelligence, 1998.
• Gottmann, J. M. and Joan Declaire. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting, 1997. 
• Russert, T. Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons, 2005.
• Dix, T. Parenting on Behalf of the Child. In I. Siegel, Ann McGillicuddy-DeLisi and Jacqueline Goodnow (Eds.), Parental Belief Systems: The Psychological Consequences for Children (2^nd Edition), 1992.
• Siegel, Daniel and Tina Payne Bryson. The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture your Child’s Developing Mind, 2011.Ballen, Kate and Patricia Shimm. Parenting Your Toddler: The Expert’s Guide to the Tough and Tender Years, 1993.
• Taffel, R. and M. Blau. Parenting by Heart: How to Stay Connected to Your Child in a Disconnected World, 2002.
• Dawes, D. Through the Night: Helping Parents and Sleepless Infants, 1989.
• Baker, J. No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior, 2008.
• Greene, R. W. The Explosive Child (Sixth Edition): A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children, 2021.
• Greenspan, S., S. Wieder, and R. Simons. The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth, 1998.
• Kranowtitz, C. The Out-of Sync Child, Third Edition: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences, 2022.
• Turecki, S. and L. Tonner. The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition, 2002.
• Ferber, R. Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems: New, Revised, and Expanded Edition, 2006.
• Chansky, T. Freeing Your Child from Obsessional -Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents, 2001.
• Newer Edition of Book: Chansky, T. Freeing your Child from Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome your Child’s Fears, Worries, and Phobias, 2004.
• Zimmerman, T. and L. Shapiro. Sometimes I Feel Like I Don’t Have Any Friends (But Not So Much Anymore): A Self-Esteem Book to Help Children Improve their Social Skills, 1996.
• Cooper, H.. The Battle Over Homework: Common Ground for Adminstrators, Teachers, and Parents, 2015.
• Shaywitz, S. Overcoming Dyslexia: Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated, 2005.
•  Levine, M.  A Mind at A Time: America’s Top Learning Expert Shows How Every Child Can Succeed, 2003.
• Levine, M. The Myth of Laziness, 2003.
• Thompson, J.  Positive Sports Parenting: How Second-Goal Parents Raise Winners in Life Through Sports, 2008.
• Fish, D. Take the Fight Out of Food: How to Prevent and Solve your Child’s Eating Problems, 2005.
• Hirschmann, Jane, and R. Zaphiropoulos. A Completely New Approach to Raising Children Free of Food and Weight Conflicts, 1985.

General Readings about Neurodiversity
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• Endow, Judy.  Autistically Thriving:  Reading Comprehension, Conversational Engagement, and Living A Self-Determined Life Based on Autistic Neurology.  Kansas:  AAPC, 2019. 

• Ballou, Emily Paige, Sharon daVanport, and Morenike Giwa Onaiwu, (Editors). Sincerely Your Autistic Child:  What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew about Growing Up, Acceptance and Identity.  Massachusetts:  Beacon Press, 2021.  
• Fulton, Rorie., Emma Reardon, Kate Richardson, and Rachel Ann Jones. Sensory Trauma:  Autism, Sensory Difference and the Daily Experience of Fear. London:  Autistic Wellbeing, 2020.  
• Leary, Martha R. and Donnellan, Anne M. Autism:  Sensory-Movement Differences and Diversity. Wisconsin: Cambridge Book Review Press, 2012.
• Mahler, K. J. Interoception:  The Eighth Sensory System:  Practical Solutions for Improving Self-Regulation, Self-Awareness and Social Understanding of Individuals with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders, 2015.
• Myers, Jennifer Mccllwee. Growing Up with Sensory Issues:  Insider Tips from a Woman with Autism. Texas:  Future Horizons,  2014.     
• Mels, Brenda Smith, Kelly Mahler, and Lisa A. Robbins.  Sensory Issues and High-Functioning Autistm Spectrum and Related Disorders:  Practical Solutions for Making Sense of  the World.  Kansas:  AAPC Publishing, 2014. 

• Merges, John. Social Enjoyment Groups for Children, Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guiding Toward Growth.  London:  Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.

• Purkis, Yenn and Tanya Masterman.  The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide:  A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens.  London:  Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.
• Whitman, Glenn and Ian Kelleher. Neuroteach: Brain Science and the Future of Education. New York:  Rowman and Littlefield.  2016.
• Silberman, Steve. NeuroTribes:  The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity.  New York:  Avery, 2015.
• Wood, Rebecca,  Laura Crane, Francesca Happe, Alan Morrison, and Ruth Moyse (Editors). Learning from Autistic Teachers:  How to Be a Neurodiversity-Inclusive School. London: Jessica Kingsley, 2022.
• Wood, Rebecca. Inclusive Education for Autistic Children:  Helping Children and Young People to Learn and Flourish in the Classroom. London: Jessica Kingsley, 2019.
• Delahooke, Mona.  Beyond Behavior: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges. 2019.

Divorce and Blended Families
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• Gary Neuman, M. and Romanowski, P. Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce The Sandcastles Way,1999.
• Tessman, Lora. Helping Children Cope with Parting Parents, 1996.
• Wallerstein, J.  What About The Kids?: Raising Your Children Before, During, and After Divorce, 2004.
• Johnston, Breunig, Garrity, and Baris. Through the Eyes of Children: Healing Stories for Children of Divorce, 1997.
• Kalter, M. Growing up with Divorce: Helping your Child Avoid Immediate and Later Emotional Problems, 2006.
• Gardner, R. The Parents Book About Divorce, 1982.
• Heims Tessman, L. Helping Children Cope with Parting Parents, 1996.
• Masurei, C. and Katy Macdonald Denton. Two Homes, 2003.  Visher, E.B. (1979) Stepfamilies: A Guide to Working with Stepparents and Stepchildren, 1^st Edition, 1980.

ADHD
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• Zeigler, D. Teenagers with ADD and ADHD, A Guide for Parents and Professionals, 2006.
• Hallowell, E.M. and P. Jensen. Super-parenting for ADD: An Innovative Approach to Raising Your Distracted Child. 2008.
• Kelly, K. and P. Raymundo.  You Mean I'm not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Books for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, 2006.

Anxiety and Depression
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• Rapee, R. S. Spence, V. Cobhan and A. Wignall. Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents. 2022.
• Wagner. P. Worried No More: Help and Hope for Anxious Children, 2005.
• Kervatt. G. The Silence Within: A Teacher/Parent Guide to Working with Selectively Mute and Shy Children, 1999.
• Garber S. and R. Spizman. Monsters Under the Bed and Other Childhood Fears: Helping you Child Overcome Anxieties, Fears, and Phobias. 1993.
• Chancy, T. Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents, 2000.
• Chansky, T. 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, 2014.
• Chansky, T. Freeing your Child from Negative Thinking: Powerful, Practical Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Resilience, Flexibility, and Happiness, 2020
• Seligman, M. Learned Optimism: How to Change your Mind and your Life, 2006.
• Albano, A. M. and L. Pepper. You and Your Anxious Child: Free Your Child from Fears and Worries and Create a Joyful Family Life, 2013.
• Josephs, S.A. Helping Your Anxious Teen: Positive Parenting Strategies to Help Your Teen Beat Anxiety, Stress, and Worry,  2017.
• Rapee, Spence, Cobham, and Wignall. Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents, 2011.
• Wagner, A. Worried No More: Help and Hope for Anxious Children, 2015.
• Manassis, K. Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child, 2008.
• Kervatt, G. The Silence Within: A Teacher/Parent Guide to Working with Selectively Mute and Shy Children, 1999.
• Garber, S., Garber, M. and R. Spizman. Monsters Under the Bed and Other Childhood Fears: Helping your Child Overcome Anxieties, Fears, and Phobias. 1993.

• Chancy, T. Freeing Your Child from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents, 2001.
• Chansky, T. Freeing Your Child from Anxiety, Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and be Prepared for Life – From Toddlers to Teens, 2014.
• Chansky, T. Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking: Powerful, Practifal Strategies to Build  Lifetime of Resilience, Flexibility, and Happiness, 2020..
• Albano, A. You and Your Anxious Child: Free Your Child From Fears and Worries and Create a Joyful Family Life, 2013.
• Seligman, M. The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience, 2007. Note: Martin Seligman describes a successful program for reducing pessimism and strengthening psychological immunity in elementary school children.
• Wilson, R. Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children,, 2013.
• Josephs, S. A. Helping Your Anxious Teen: Positive Parenting Strategies to Help Your Teen Beat Anxiety, Stress, and Worry, 2017.
• Wilson, Reid and Lynn Lyons. Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children, 2013.
• Joseph, Sheila A. Helping You’re Anxious Teen: Positive Parenting Strategies to Help Your Teen Beat Anxiety, Stress, and Worry, 2017.

Information about Trauma, Grief and Loss
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• Schuurman, D. Never the Same. Coming to Terms with the Death of a Parent, 2014.
• Lieberman