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6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child

It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend:
by Mel Levine
Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success.

A Bird's-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD:
Advice from Young Survivors -- A Survival Guide for Children and Teens
by Chris A. Zeigler Dendy and Alex Zeigler

A Mind at a Time
by M el Levine
Recognizing each child's intellectual, emotional, and physical strengths--and teaching directly to these strengths--is key to sculpting "a mind at a time," according to Dr. Mel Levine.

The Myth of Laziness
by Mel Levine
In The Myth of Laziness, Levine isolates another group of kids--so-called "lazy" children who aren’t working up to their potential in school--and explores the causes of their low performance.

The Power of Resilience
By Robert Brooks, Ph.D. and Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
Achieving balance, confidence, and personal strength in your life.

Overcoming Dyslexia
By Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
A new and complete science-based program for reading problems at any level.

The Short Bus
By Jonathan Mooney
A journey beyond normal.

Asperger's Syndrome: A guide for parents and professionals
by Tony Attwood
The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating.

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