Books
Anger Management / Conflict Resolution
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for YourselfBuy at Amazon.com
by Melody Beattie
The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: How to Live a Healthy, Happy Life...No Matter What!Buy at Amazon.com
by Aldo R. Pucci
The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate RelationshipsBuy at Amazon.com
by Harriet Lerner
ADD/ADHD
All Cats Have Asperger SyndromeBuy at Amazon.com
by Kathy Hoopmann
All Dogs Have ADHDBuy at Amazon.com
by Kathy Hoopmann
How To Reach And Teach Children with ADD/ADHD: Practical Techniques, Strategies, and InterventionsBuy at Amazon.com
by Sandra F. Rief M.A
Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their PotentialBuy at Amazon.com
by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare Phd
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for ParentsBuy at Amazon.com
by Russell Barkley
The A.D.D. Nutrition Solution: A Drug-Free 30 Day PlanBuy at Amazon.com
by Marcia Zimmerman
The ADD Answer: How to Help Your Child NowBuy at Amazon.com
by Frank Lawlis
The ADHD-Autism Connection: A Step Toward More Accurate Diagnoses and Effective TreatmentsBuy at Amazon.com
by Diane Kennedy, Rebecca Banks, and Temple Grandin
Understanding Girls With AD/HDBuy at Amazon.com
by Kathleen G. Nadeau
Autism
Asperger's and Self-Esteem: Insight and Hope through Famous Role ModelsBuy at Amazon.com
by Norm Ledgin, Marsha M. Ledgin, and Temple Grandin
Autism and Creativity: Is There a Link between Autism in Men and Exceptional Ability?Buy at Amazon.com
by Dr. Michael Fitzgerald
Autism Aspergers: Solving the Relationship Puzzle--A New Developmental Program that Opens the Door to Lifelong Social and Emotional GrowthBuy at Amazon.com
by Steven Gutstein
Different Like Me: My Book of Autism HeroesBuy at Amazon.com
by Jennifer Elder and Marc Thomas
Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and ThinkBuy at Amazon.com
by Stanley I. Greenspan and Serena Wieder
Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think (Merloyd Lawrence Book)Buy at Amazon.com
by Stanley I. Greenspan and Serena Wieder
I Love You Rituals (Good ideas for RDI®)Buy at Amazon.com
by Becky Bailey
My Baby Can Dance: Stories of Autism, Asperger’s and Success Through the Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI®) ProgramBuy at RDIconnect.com
by Steven Gutstein
Playground Politics: Understanding the Emotional Life of Your School-Age ChildBuy at Amazon.com
by Stanley I. Greenspan and Jacqueline Salmon
RDI Book Bundle: My Baby Can Dance, RDI and Education and the RDI BookBuy at RDIconnect.com
by Steven Gutstein
RDI Book: Forging New Pathways for Autism, Aspergers and PDD with the Relationship Development Intervention ProgramBuy at RDIconnect.com
by Steven Gutstein
Relationship Development Intervention with Children, Adolescents and Adults: Social and Emotional Development ActivitiesBuy at RDIconnect.com
by Steven Gutstein, PhD and Rachelle K. Sheely, PhD
Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children: Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD and NLDBuy at RDIconnect.com
by Steven Gutstein, PhD and Rachelle K. Sheely, PhD
The Fabric of Autism, Weaving The Threads Into A Cogent TheoryBuy at Amazon.com
by Judith Bluestone
The Incredible 5-Point Scale (Understanding Emotions and social interactions with ASD)Buy at Amazon.com
by Kari Buron and Mitzi Curtis
The Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Program and EducationBuy at RDIconnect.com
by Steven Gutstein, PhD
The Ride Together: A Brother and Sister's Memoir of Autism in the FamilyBuy at Amazon.com
by Paul Karasik and Judy Karasik
There's a Boy in HereBuy at Amazon.com
by Judy Barron and Sean Barron
Under The Big UmbrellaBuy at RDIconnect.com
by Steven Gutstein, PhD and Rachelle K. Sheely, PhD
Under the Big UmbrellaBuy at RDIconnect.com
by Steven Gustein
Behavioral
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12Buy at Amazon.com
by Thomas Phelan
The Child With Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional GrowthBuy at Amazon.com
by Stanley Greenspan
The Client’s Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: How to Live a Healthy, Happy Life...No Matter What!Buy at Amazon.com
by Aldo R. Pucci
The Difficult ChildBuy at Amazon.com
by Stanley Turecki
The Explosive ChildBuy at Amazon.com
by Ross Greene
Touchpoints: The Essential Reference--Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral DevelopmentBuy at Amazon.com
by T. Berry Brazelton
Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart ApproachBuy at Amazon.com
by Howard Glasser
Learning Disablities
A Mind at a TimeBuy at Amazon.com
by Mel Levine
Emotional Intelligence: 10th Anniversary Edition; Why It Can Matter More Than IQBuy at Amazon.com
by Daniel Goleman
Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to AdolescenceBuy at Amazon.com
by Luke Jackson
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School: Educating Students With Nld, Asperger Syndrome and Related ConditionsBuy at Amazon.com
by Pamela B. Tanguay
Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any LevelBuy at Amazon.com
by Sally Md Shaywitz
Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit In- When to Worry and When Not to WorryBuy at Amazon.com
by Perri Klass
Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your HeadBuy at Amazon.com
by Carla Hannaford
The Irreducible Needs of Children: What Every Child Must Have to Grow, Learn, and FlourishBuy at Amazon.com
by T. Berry Brazelton, Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. T. Berry Bra
The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out ChildBuy at Amazon.com
by Richard Lavoie
The Myth of LazinessBuy at Amazon.com
by Mel Levine
The Organized Student: Teaching Children the Skills for Success in School and BeyondBuy at Amazon.com
by Donna Goldberg and Jennifer Zwiebel
Thinking Organized for Parents and Children: Helping Kids Get Organized for Home, School and PlayBuy at Amazon.com
by Rhona M. Gordon
Parenting
365 TV-Free Activities You Can Do With Your Child: Plus 50 All-New Bonus ActivitiesBuy at Amazon.com
by Steven J. Bennett and Ruth Bennett
7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensBuy at Amazon.com
by Stephen Covey
Calm Down & Play: Activities to Help Impulsive ChildrenBuy at Amazon.com
by Loretta Oleck Berger
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will TalkBuy at Amazon.com
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles: Winning for a LifetimeBuy at Amazon.com
by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Life Strategies for TeensBuy at Amazon.com
by Jay McGraw
Making Children Mind without Losing YoursBuy at Amazon.com
by Dr. Kevin Leman
Parenting Teens with Love and LogicBuy at Amazon.com
by Foster W. Cline and Jim Fay
Parenting With Love And Logic – Updated and Expanded EditionBuy at Amazon.com
by Foster W. Cline and Jim Fay
Positive DisciplineBuy at Amazon.com
by Jane Ed.D. Nelsen
Positive Discipline for TeensBuy at Amazon.com
by Jane Ed.D. Nelsen and Lynn Lott
Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of AdolescenceBuy at Amazon.com
by Rosalind Wiseman
Raising Your Spirited Child Rev Ed: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent,Buy at Amazon.com
by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
The Challenging Child: Understanding, Raising, and Enjoying the Five "Difficult" Types of ChildrenBuy at Amazon.com
by Stanley I. Greenspan
The Child With Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional GrowthBuy at Amazon.com
by Stanley I. Greenspan, Serena Wieder, and Robin Simons
The Parent’s Handbook: Systematic Training for Effective ParentingBuy at Amazon.com
by Don Dinkmeyer
Relaxation
A Boy and a Bear: The Children’s Relaxation BookBuy at Amazon.com
by Lori Lite
EarthlightBuy at Amazon.com
by Maureen Garth
Sensory Intervention
Answers to Questions Teachers Ask about Sensory Integration: Forms, Checklists, and Practical Tools for Teachers and ParentsBuy at Amazon.com
by Jane Koomar, Carol Kranowitz, Stacey Szklut, and Lynn Balzer
Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration: Therapy for Children with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental DisordersBuy at Amazon.com
by Paula Aquilla, Shirley Sutton, and Ellen Yack
Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing DisorderBuy at Amazon.com
by Lucy Jane Miller Ph.D
The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing DisorderBuy at Amazon.com
by Carol Stock Kranowitz
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory PBuy at Amazon.com
by Carol Stock Kranowitz
Sibling Support
Living With a Brother or Sister With Special Needs: A Book for SibsBuy at Amazon.com
by Donald J. Meyer and Patricia Vadasy
The Sibling Slam Book: What It’s Really Like To Have A Brother Or Sister With Special NeedsBuy at Amazon.com
by Don Meyer and David Gallagher
Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up With a Brother or Sister With Special NeedBuy at Amazon.com
by Donald J. Meyer and Cary Pillo
Social Skills
Knowing Yourself, Knowing OthersBuy at Amazon.com
by Barbara Cooper and Nancy Widdows
Knowing Yourself, Knowing Others: A Workbook for Children With Asperger’s Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, anBuy at Amazon.com
by Barbara Cooper and Nancy Widdows
Social Stories: social videos for modeling social skillsBuy at Amazon.com
by Carol Gray
The Social Success Workbook for Teens: Skill-building Activities for Teens With Nonverbal Learning Disorder, AspergerBuy at Amazon.com
by Barbara Cooper
Special Education Law
Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd EditionBuy at Amazon.com
by Peter W. D. Wright; Pamela Darr Wright
Spectrum Disorders
The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood’s Most Misunderstood DisorderBuy at Amazon.com
by Demitri Papolos
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s SyndromeBuy at Amazon.com
by Tony Attwood
Websites
Autism Developmental Therapy On-Line Discussion Group
This group is a forum for parents and professionals to discuss the foundations, objectives, pros and cons of developmental therapies which are used to remediate developmental conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorders or sensory, motor, cognitive, behavioral and/or social-emotional disorders.
Autism Remediation On-Line Discussion Group
This group is for both parents who are currently working with an RDI® consultant, along with parents who are not working with a consultant at this time, who want to help their children by the philosophy of Relationship Development Intervention®
Earobics
Earobics is a powerful multisensory reading intervention solution for raising academic achievement and empowering school districts, principals and teachers to strengthen and rejuvenate their reading curriculums to meet the needs of diverse student populations. It enables the teacher to take a different approach to critical learning objectives — and ignite a spark in children who are most in need — that builds confidence for years to come.
Focus2Learn
We have a passion for helping kids who struggle with learning. We help children build their foundational learning skills through sensory integration exercises.
FYI Transition
This web site for individuals to learn about topics related to employment and transition for individuals with disabilities in Florida. This is a collaborative effort between the University of South Florida and the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council.
HANDLE Institute
The HANDLE Institute provides an effective, non-drug alternative for identifying and treating most neuro-developmental disorders across the lifespan including Autism, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia and Tourette's Syndrome.
Interactive Metronome
Interactive Metronome® (IM®) was developed in the early 1990s and is used to help children with learning and developmental disorders as well as adult neuro-rehabilitation patients. IM is a neuro-motor & assessment treatment tool used in therapy to improve the neurological processes of motor planning and sequencing.
Lend4Health
Facilitates community-based, interest-free "micro-loans" as a creative funding option for individuals seeking optimal health care
RDI_FL On-Line Discussion Group
A group for Florida parents and professionals who are interested in sharing experiences and knowledge relating to Dr. Steve Gutstein’s Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI®)Program for individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
Relationship Development Intervention®(RDI®)
Homeschooling With RDI®. An unmoderated private discussion group for sharing ideas about incorporating Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI®), an Autism Remediation program developed by Dr. Steven Gutstein and Dr. Rachelle Sheely, in a homeschooling program for parents with child(ren) on the Autism Spectrum.
Organizations
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
The Agency Supports Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Living, Learning and Working in their Community.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida is a community-based project that provides information and consultation to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities.
Central Florida Autism Institute
A not for profit grass roots organization started by families of children with autism and by concerned professionals. Together we desire simple options of dignity for our children with autism.
Child Find
Early Steps is provided as a locally based program to meet the needs of infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. The local Early Steps closely with the Department of Education, the Agency for Health Care Administration, and with other providers to insure the most effective early intervention services
Florida and Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
The function of Parent Services is to provide training opportunities, information about support groups and community resources, and maintain the FDLRS family preview collection. Receive information on local resources, state and regional trainings as well as other FDLRS events.
Florida Parent Educators’ Association
The Florida Parent Educators Association (FPEA) exists solely to serve homeschooling families in Florida. The FPEA executes that mission through support for the legal right to homeschool, local school board education and interaction, support group networking, a state convention, local conferences and events, informative communications, and most importantly, by giving individual encouragement, all in accordance with Judeo-Christian principles.
Haven Homeschoolers
Haven Homeschoolers is based out of Winter Haven and meets once a month for meetings to discuss upcoming activities. This group consists of field trips, literature club, PE, Jr. Achievement, Chess Club, Community Service projects. 'Tweens and Teens have their own separate activities as well. The purpose of our group is to encourage family members in their homeschooling efforts by providing information, socialization, fellowship and support.
Homeschoolers on the Ridge
Homeschoolers on the Ridge is a support group that meets in Winter Haven and in small groups in the surrounding cities. They hold Parent’s Night Out meetings four times a year at Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church in Winter Haven. They also have monthly small group meetings in the homes of various members.
Hope Homeschoolers
Hope Homeschoolers is a faith-based support group located in Lakeland. They offer monthly, evening Mom’s Meetings and park days.
Lighthouse Homeschoolers
Lighthouse Homeschoolers, Inc. is a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation based in Lakeland, Florida. It operates as a cooperative group of homeschooling parents and children and provides support to interested homeschoolers throughout Polk County. We are Christian-based but not Christian-exclusive. Our purpose is to encourage family members in their homeschooling efforts by providing information, socialization, fellowship, and support.
Noah’s Ark
Noah’s Ark is committed to empowering individuals who have developmental disabilities by advocating on their behalf and by providing or facilitating meaningful employment, recreational and social opportunities and affordable housing choices.
PEACE Lakeland
PEACE Lakeland stands for Parental Education and Encouragement for Autism in Children Everywhere. The purpose of this group is to provide an educational and supportive environment for anyone working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Serving Lakeland and Polk County, Florida, this website includes a support forum with links to facts, research and resources.
Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI®)
Relationship Development Intervention® (RDI®) is a research based treatment approach developed by Dr. Steven Gutstein and Dr. Rachelle Sheely of The Connections Center in Houston, Texas. RDI certified consultants coach parents in a method that remediates the core deficits of autism.
Sibling Support Project
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns.