Ryan--a Mother's Story of Her Hyperactive/Tourette Syndrome Child

Ryan--a Mother's Story of Her Hyperactive/Tourette Syndrome Child
Author: Susan Hughes
Publisher: Hope Press
Total Pages: 174
Release: 1990
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781878267269

Susan Hughes tells of her struggle with understanding Ryan's unusual behaviors, of getting a diagnosis, and of struggling with her own feelings of guilt. Her message is written in the ultimately understandable language of parent to parent. Written so others need not feel so alone or struggle through so many years of uncertainty.

What Makes Ryan Tick?

What Makes Ryan Tick?
Author: Susan Hughes
Publisher: Hope Press
Total Pages: 318
Release: 1996
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781878267351

An update to Susan Hughes acclaimed Ryan, A Mothers Story of her Hyperactive/Tourette Syndrome child. It covers the very difficult adolescent years - a period when he had to be placed in a residential treatment facility - and the subsequent period of returning home and pursuing a normal life following an excellent response to the right combination of medication, family and school support. This is a hair-raising and heart rendering story that should be read by everyone who has ever interacted with a difficult child.

Dysinhibition Syndrome

Dysinhibition Syndrome
Author: Rose Wood
Publisher: Hope Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1999-06
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781878267085

A godsend for every parent and professional who has ever been confronted with the perplexing and frustrating challenges of unpredictable and uncontrollable outbursts that seemingly have no rhyme or reason. This book provides some realistic approaches and a wide variety of simple, doable techniques for coping at home, in school and in life. The author is a social worker who first struggled with these challenges in her own home and then with her clients.

Teaching the Tiger

Teaching the Tiger
Author: Marilyn Pierce Dornbush
Publisher: Hope Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1995
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781878267344

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, e, p, e, i, s, t.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Author: Randi Jenssen Hagerman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 449
Release: 1999-09-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0190284145

Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment summarizes a vast body of literature concerning diagnosis and treatment for a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders, including both common and rare conditions. Throughout the book, Dr. Hagerman synthesizes treatment information for many disciplines that work together to provide multi-modality intervention. Psychopharmacological information and recommendations as well as the latest knowledge regarding genetic and diagnostic aspects of each disorder are explained in detail. And all chapters have one or more case studies to model the treatment recommendations, which are enhanced by extensive appendices reviewing educational programs, computer software, and supplementary reading. In addition, a detailed resource list of organizations, educational materials, and internet connections accompanies each chapter. This book not only integrates but also advances our knowledge of treatment, which is of prime importance for clinicians, therapists, educators, and parents.

Adam and the Magic Marble

Adam and the Magic Marble
Author: Adam Buehrens
Publisher: Hope Press
Total Pages: 118
Release: 1991
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781878267306

Two boys with Tourette syndrome find a magic marble that can cure their disorder but decide that their friend with cerebral palsy needs the marble more than they do.

The Gene Bomb

The Gene Bomb
Author: David E. Comings
Publisher: Hope Press
Total Pages: 318
Release: 1996
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781878267399

Have you ever wondered by in recent years there seems to be an increase in the number of children and adults with attention deficit disorder, depression, learning disabilities, autism, and anxiety. Dr. Comings proposes a provocative new theory in which the delaying of childbearing in those with longer periods of education indirectly results in the selection of genes for these disorders.

ADD Kaleidoscope

ADD Kaleidoscope
Author: Joan Andrews
Publisher: Hope Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 1997
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781878267030

This easily read and understood book will help teenagers and adults and successfully cope with their ADD in their personal lives as well as their academic work lives. Equally important, the authors describe in meaningful detail the frequent complications that often mask ADD and interfere with successful treatment, particularly violence and addictions. The rich clinical illustrations and the practical advice address critical yet often neglected management issues such as interpersonal problems with significant others, consideration and planning for further education and training and how to deal with the workplace.

Check Up from the Neck Up

Check Up from the Neck Up
Author: Joan Andrews
Publisher: Hope Press
Total Pages: 564
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781878267092

Two talented therapists with 17 to 25 year of experience provide straight forward and practical methods of preventing and treating a wide range of mental disorders involving depression, moodiness, rage attacks, obsessions, anxiety attacks, addictions, attention deficit disorder, disorganization, time management, anger, shame, guilt, sex, menopause and problems at work, sleep, and spirituality.