Learning Disability Resources

Books

Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level : Sally Shaywitz M.D.

The Misunderstood Child, Fourth Edition: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities: Larry B. Silver, M.D.

For the Children: Redefining Success in School and Success in Life: Rob Langston.

Websites

Learning Disabilities Association of America
www.ldanatl.org

Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia
www.ldag.org

International Dyslexia Association
www.dyslexiaida.org

International Dyslexia Association - Georgia Branch
https://ga.dyslexiaida.org

Learning Ally (Formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic)
www.learningally.org


ADHD Resources

Books

Driven To Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.  

Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D. 

Answers to Distraction: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.

Taking Charge of ADHD, Revised Edition: Russell A. Barkley Ph.D, ABPP.

Website

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
www.chadd.org



Gifted Resources

Books

A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children:  James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, Edward R. Amend and Arlene R. DeVries.

Website

Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
www.sengifted.org



Resources for Child Behavior and
Emotional Issues

Books

What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guides for Kids):  Dawn Huebner, Ph.D. and Bonnie Matthews.

What to Do When You Grumble Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Negativity (What to Do Guides for Kids):  Dawn Huebner, Ph.D. and Bonnie Matthews.

What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger (What to Do Guides for Kids):  Dawn Huebner, Ph.D. and Bonnie Matthews.

What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Sleep (What to Do Guides for Kids):  Dawn Huebner, Ph.D. and Bonnie Matthews.

What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD (What-to-Do Guides for Kids):  Dawn Huebner, Ph.D. and Bonnie Matthews.

What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More (What to Do Guides for Kids):  Dawn Huebner, Ph.D. and Bonnie Matthews.

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds, Third Edition: Rex Forehand, Ph.D.and Nicholas Long, Ph.D.

The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children:  Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.

1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12: Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.



Divorce Resources for Parents and Children

Books

Making Divorce Easier on Your Child: 50 Effective Ways to Help Children Adjust: Nicholas Long, Ph.D. and Rex L. Forehand, Ph.D.

Dinosaurs Divorce: Marc Brown and Laurie Krasny Brown.