
Resources
FOR ASSISTANCE FINDING SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILD AGE 3 - 21
Andee Cooper and Yesenia Cook
Sooner SUCCESS, OU Health Sciences Center
Referral Number: 405-271-2710
https://soonersuccess.ouhsc.edu
Greater Tulsa Area Resources
Developmental Therapies
Speech and Beyond
240 S Adams St. Jenks, OK 74037
918-409-0157
Website: www.tulsaspeech.com
SPOT for Kids Broken Arrow
Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy
1605 S Eucalyptus Ave #200
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-608-1212
Website: http://thespotforkids.com/
SPOT for Kids Jenks
Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy
12018 S Elm St #111
Jenks, OK 74037
918-404-5066
Website: https://www.thespotforkids.com/
Therapy and Beyond
ABA, Speech and Occupational Therapy
11982 S Mulberry Ct
Jenks, OK 74037
918-201-1865
Website: https://www.therapyandbeyond.com/aba-therapy-jenks-ok/
Elite Pediatric Therapy
4800 W. San Antonio St, STE 103
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-417-8740
Fax: 918-410-0299
Admin@elitepedsok.com
Website: www.elitepedsok.com
Therapy Works
7608 E 91st St.
Tulsa, OK 74133
Phone: 918-663-0606
Fax: 918-663-0606
Website: www.therapyworkstulsa.com
Sprouts Child Development
5840 S Memorial Suite 302
Tulsa, OK 74145
Phone: 918-699-4250
Fax: 918-699-4250
Website: www.sproutsdevelopment.com
Therapy 4 Kids
5110 S Yale Ave. Suite 102
Tulsa, OK 74135
Phone: 918-492-2386
Fax: 918-492-2386
Website: www.therapy4kidsinc.com
Audiologists and Genetic Paneling
Audiology Doctors of Tulsa, P.L.L.C
9202 S Toledo Ave
Tulsa, OK 74137
918-493-3133
Website: https://audiologydoctorsoftulsa.com/
American Hearing + Audiology
505 S Aspen Ave
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
539-800-2100
Website: http://www.americanhearing.us/
St. Francis Genetics
6161 S Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK 74136
918-502-2280
Website: https://www.saintfrancis.com/services/genetic-services/
Tutoring
Michelle Franchini is a trained language skills instructor and tutor. She is certified in both the Wilson Reading System and the Barton System. Both help students with Dyslexia and those who just need extra help in reading, spelling, and writing. She does lessons both online and at her home for students in grades 1 thru 6 and can be contacted at Franchini.Michelle@gmail.com
Read Smart Tulsa
7711 E 111th St #120
Tulsa, OK 74133
Phone: 918-559-7323
Website: readsmartlearning.com
Read Smart Broken Arrow
2267 N 9th St Suite #105
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-559-7323
Website: readsmartlearning.com
Read Smart Owasso
307 E. 2nd Ave. Suite A
Owasso, OK 74055
Phone: 918-559-7323
Website: readsmartlearning.com
Mental Health Therapists/Counseling
Resolve Behavioral Health Services
4870 S Lewis Ave. Suite 250 Tulsa, OK 74105
Phone: 918-205-4118
Website: www.resolvebhs.com
Revive Counseling and Life Coaching
Adam Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor
6966 S Utica Ave. Tulsa, OK 74137
Phone: 918-740-3149
website: www.reviveclc.com
Embrace Life Counseling
10310 N. 138th E. Ave. Suite 201
Owasso, OK 74055
Phone: 918-520-1202
Website: www.embracelifecounseling.org
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapists)
Behavioral Innovations
4515 E 91st St Suite 201 Tulsa, OK 74137
405-449-5320
Website: www.startaba.com
ACES ABA – Autism Therapy Center
7306 S Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK 74136
855-223-7123
Website: https://www.acesaba.com/location-tulsa/
Helix Autism
Tulsa, OK & surrounding areas
918-978-3861
Website: www.helixautism.com
Golden Steps ABA
504 W Iola St
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
539-333-4554
Website: https://www.goldenstepsaba.com/aba-therapy-in-oklahoma
LEAP ABA Autism Therapy
Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy
Naturalistic Child-led Therapy
3144 S Winston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-764-8544
Website: https://www.playleaplearn.com/
Golden Steps ABA Tulsa
1430 Terrace Dr.
Tulsa, OK 74104
Phone: (918) 553-3453
Website: www.goldenstepsaba.com/aba-therapy-in-oklahoma
Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma
6126 E 32nd Pl.
Tulsa, OK 74135
Phone: (918) 492-2554
Website: www.crsok.org
Medication, Prescription, and Management
MindSpa
Address: 7302 S. Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: (918) 591-2510
Website: www.mindspaoklahoma.com
Strength of Mind
Address: 8937 S Garnett Rd.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-872-9777
Website: www.strengthofmind.com
Axis Health Care
Administration Office
Address: PO 334 Bixby, OK 74008
Email: info@axis-healthcare-tulsa-hills.websitepro.hosting
Phone: (918) 943-3790
Billing office: (918) 970-2886
Bixby Clinic
Address: 11911 S. Memorial Dr
Bixby, OK 74008
Phone: (918) 943-3790
Email: Bixby@AxisHealth.net
Tulsa Hills Clinic
Address: 220 West 71st St S
Suite 2
Tulsa, OK 74132
Phone: (918) 584-8522
Sapulpa Clinic
Address: 303 E. Taft Ave. STE 3
Sapulpa, OK 74066
Phone: (918) 224-2222
Email: Sapulpa@AxisHealth.net
Bartlesville Clinic
Address: 1407 SE Washington Blvd,
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Phone: (918) 335-2273
Email: Bartlesville@AxisHealth.net
Inola Clinic
Address: 23 W. Commercial Dr
Inola, OK 74036
Phone: (918) 543-8880
Email: Inola@AxisHealth.net
Pryor Clinic
Address: 1812 Hillcrest Dr
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Phone: (918) 825-3777
Email: Pryor@AxisHealth.net
Prague Clinic
Address: 810 9th St,
Prague, OK 74864
Phone: (405) 566-3411
Email: Info@axis-healthcare-tulsa-hills.websitepro.hosting
WEBSITES
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ADDitude (https://www.additudemag.com/ )
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) (https://chadd.org/ )
TotallyADD (https://totallyadd.com/ )
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) (https://add.org/ )
ADHD Boss (https://www.adhdboss.com/ )
ADHD Institute (https://www.adhd-institute.com/ )
ADHD Awareness Month (https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/ )
Dr. Russell Barkley’s website (www.russellbarkley.org )
Thriving In College With ADHD (http://abamastersprograms.org/thriving-in-college-with-adhd/)
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) (https://adaa.org/ )
Anxiety.org (https://www.anxiety.org/ )
Calm Clinic (https://www.calmclinic.com/ )
Mind.org.uk - Anxiety https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/
Anxiety Canada (https://www.anxietycanada.com/ )
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Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) (https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/ )
The Attachment & Bonding Center of Ohio (https://www.attachmentdisorderhealing.com/ )
Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) Blog (https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/blog/ )
The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) - Attachment (https://www.nicabm.com/ )
The Theraplay Institute (https://theraplay.org/ )
Attachment Parenting International (https://attachmentparenting.org/ )
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Autism Speaks (https://www.autismspeaks.org/ )
Autism Society (https://www.autism-society.org/ )
Autism Society of America (ASA) (https://www.autism-society.org/ )
Autism Research Institute (https://www.autism.com/ )
National Autistic Society (https://www.autism.org.uk/ )
Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation (https://www.autismspectrumdisorderfoundation.org/ )
Autism Resource Centre (ARC) (https://www.autismresourcecentre.com/ )
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) (https://www.dbsalliance.org/ )
International Bipolar Foundation (https://ibpf.org/ )
International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) (https://www.isbd.org/ )
Bipolar UK (https://www.bipolaruk.org/ )
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Borderline Personality Group ( https://www.recoveryinternational.org/ )
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/list-of-recommended-bpd-resources/ )
National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://helplinefaqs.nami.org/article/48-how-can-i-get-help-support-for-borderline-personality-disorder-bpd )
National Institute of Mental Health (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/digital-shareables/shareable-resources-on-borderline-personality-disorder )
Emotions Matter (https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/peer-resources )
Weill Cornell Medicine (https://weillcornell.org/news/borderline-personality-disorder-resources-treatments-and-support-for-patients-and-families )
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (https://www.nami.org/ )
HelpGuide - Depression (https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/depression.htm )
Beyond Blue (https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ )
The Depression Project (https://www.depressionproject.org/ )
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Child Mind Institute (https://childmind.org/ )
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Facts for Families (www.aacap.org )
Mayo Clinic - Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (www.mayoclinic.org )
Child Mind Institute - DMDD: A Guide for Parents ( https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder/ )
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) - DMDD (www.aacap.org )
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Grief.com (https://grief.com/ )
The Dougy Center (https://www.dougy.org/ )
National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) (https://childrengrieve.org/ )
The Center for Complicated Grief (https://complicatedgrief.columbia.edu/ )
What's Your Grief (https://whatsyourgrief.com/ )
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American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)(https://www.aaidd.org/ )
The Arc (https://thearc.org/ )
Special Olympics (https://www.specialolympics.org/ )
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) - Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities Branch (https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/idds )
American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) (https://aadmd.org/ )
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Child Mind Institute - Language Disorders (www.childmind.org )
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) - Language Disorders (https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/speech-and-language )
The Stuttering Foundation (https://www.stutteringhelp.org/ )
Communication Matters (https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/ )
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Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) (https://ldaamerica.org/ )
Understood (https://www.understood.org/ )
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) (https://dyslexiaida.org/ )
Dyslexia Help (https://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/ )
British Dyslexia Association (BDA) (https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ )
Learning Disabilities Online (www.ldonline.com )
The Dyslexia Foundation (www.yesread.org )
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity (www.dyslexia.yale.edu )
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International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) (https://iocdf.org/ )
OCD-UK (https://www.ocduk.org/ )
Beyond OCD (https://beyondocd.org/ )
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) - OCD (https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd )
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - OCD (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd )
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American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) (https://www.aacap.org/ )
Child Mind Institute (www.childmind.org )
Understood - Oppositional Defiant Disorder (www.understood.org )
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) - Oppositional Defiant Disorder (www.aacap.org )
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ )
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Schizophrenia (https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Schizophrenia/ )
Rethink Mental Illness (https://www.rethink.org/ )
SANE Australia - Schizophrenia (https://www.sane.org/information-stories/the-sane- blog/schizophrenia )
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW (https://www.sfnsw.org.au/ )
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Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation (https://www.spdfoundation.net/ )
STAR Institute for Sensory Processing (https://www.spdstar.org/ )
The Inspired Treehouse - Sensory Processing (https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/category/sensory-processing/ )
Sensory Smarts (https://www.sensorysmarts.com/ )
Your Kids Table - Sensory Activities (https://yourkidstable.com/sensory-activities/ )
Therapy Fun Zone - Sensory Activities (https://therapyfunzone.net/blog/category/occupational-therapy/sensory/ )
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support (https://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/ )
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Spiral Foundations (https://thespiralfoundation.org/adults-and-adolescents-toolkit/ )
Neurodivergent Insights (https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/sensory-issues-in-adults )
Star Institute (https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/adults )
Neurodiverging (https://www.neurodiverging.com/what-helps-adults-with-sensory-processing-disorder/ )
ADDitude (https://www.additudemag.com/sensory-processing-disorder-in-adults/ )
Sensory Friendly Solutions (https://www.sensoryfriendly.net/how-to-manage-sensory-overload-in-adults/ )
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Sleep Disorders In Children (https://www.sleepfoundation.org/children-and-sleep/sleep-disorders-in-children)
Recognizing And Treating Common Sleep Disorders In Kids (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/2024/03/recognizing-and-treating-common-sleep-disorders-in-kids)
Sleep Hygiene Children Handout PDF (https://choc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Sleep-Hygiene-Children-Handout.pdf)
Children and Sleep/Sleep Strategies (https://www.sleepfoundation.org/children-and-sleep/sleep-strategies-kids)
Sleep Hygiene (https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/sleep-hygiene.html) -
Super Duper Publications - Articulation Disorders (www.superduperinc.com )
Speech and Language Kids - Articulation Disorder (https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/category/disorders/articulation/ )
Speech Buddies - Articulation Disorder (www.speechbuddy.com )
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - Articulation Disorders (https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Articulation-Disorders/ )
Speech Pathology Australia - Articulation Disorder (www.speechpathologyaustralia.org )
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (https://www.drugabuse.gov/ )
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (https://www.samhsa.gov/ )
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (https://www.aa.org/ )
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ )
SMART Recovery (https://www.smartrecovery.org/)
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National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) (https://www.nctsn.org/ )
National Center for PTSD (https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ )
Trauma Recovery (https://www.traumarecovery.com/ )
BOOKS
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For Children:
Book: "The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD" (2006)
Author: John F. TaylorISBN: 978-1575420238
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5 (based on 361 reviews)
Book: "All Dogs Have ADHD" (2008)
Author: Kathy HoopmannISBN: 978-1843106517
Book: "Taking A.D.D. to School" (1996)
Author: Ellen WeinerISBN: 978-0807588991
Book: "What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD" (2007)
Author: Dawn HuebnerISBN: 978-1591478058
Adults:
Book: "Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder" (2011)
Author: Edward M. Hallowell and John J. RateyISBN: 978-0307743152
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 1,213 reviews)
Book: "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder" (1995)
Author: Kate Kelly and Peggy RamundoISBN: 978-0743264482
Book: "ADHD: What Everyone Needs to Know" (2016)
Author: Stephen P. HinshawISBN: 978-0190223793
Book: "ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood Through Adulthood" (2020)
Author: Edward M. Hallowell and John J. RateyISBN: 978-0593188710
Book: "The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps" (2010)
Author: Melissa OrlovISBN: 978-0970950510
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Book: "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" (2020)
Author: Edmund J. BourneISBN: 978-1684034838
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5 (based on 5,681 reviews)
Book: "The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety & Worry" (2008)
Author: Lisa M. SchabISBN: 978-1572246034
Book: "My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind" (2014)
Author: Scott StosselISBN: 978-0307277938
Book: "Don't Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry" (2017)
Author: Jennifer ShannonISBN: 978-1626255067
Book: "The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points" (2015)
Author: Alice Boyes Ph.D.ISBN: 978-0143109098
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Book: "Treatment of Language and Speech Disorders in Children" (2019)
Author: Marshalla, P.ISBN: 978-0-9889647-2-8
Book: "Clinical Management of Articulatory and Phonologic Disorders" (2019)
Author: Jacqueline Bauman-WaenglerISBN: 978-1635501047
Book: "Articulation and Phonological Disorders: Speech Sound Disorders in Children" (2018)
Authors: Jacqueline Bauman-Waengler and A. Lynn WilliamsISBN: 978-0134800333
Book: "Speech Sound Disorders: Basic Concepts in Assessment and Intervention" (2017)
Author: Paul A. HoffmanISBN: 978-0133352047
Book: "Phonological Assessment and Treatment of Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children: A Dual-Level Text" (2016)
Authors: Adriana Peña-Brooks and M. HegdeISBN: 978-1-4963-4424-2
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Book: "Attachment in Psychotherapy" (2013)
Author: David J. WallinISBN: 978-1462504832
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5 (based on 355 reviews)
Book: "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" (2015)
Author: Bessel van der Kolk M.D.ISBN: 978-0143127741
Book: "Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive" (2004)
Author: Daniel J. Siegel and Mary HartzellISBN: 978-0399165108
Book: "Nurturing Resilience: Helping Clients Move Forward from Developmental Trauma--An Integrative Somatic Approach" (2018)
Author: Kathy L. Kain and Stephen J. TerrellISBN: 978-0393711327
Book: "Attachment-Focused Parenting: Effective Strategies to Care for Children" (2014)
Author: Daniel A. HughesISBN: 978-0393710757
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Book: "The Autism Discussion Page" (2014)
Author: Bill NasonISBN: 978-1849059944
Amazon Rating: 4.8/5 (based on 582 reviews)
Book: "Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" (2005)
Author: Ellen NotbohmISBN: 978-1935274650
Book: "The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism" (2013)
Author: Naoki HigashidaISBN: 978-0812994865
Book: "Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism" (2015)
Author: Barry M. PrizantISBN: 978-1476776248
Book: "The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed" (2013)
Author: Temple Grandin and Richard PanekISBN: 978-0547636450
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Book: "Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide" (2019)
Author: David J. MiklowitzISBN: 978-1462541462
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 481 reviews)
Book: "Bipolar, Not So Much: Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression" (2017)
Author: Chris Aiken and James PhelpsISBN: 978-0393711747
Book: "Welcome to the Jungle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bipolar but Were Too Freaked Out to Ask" (2010)
Author: Hilary T. SmithISBN: 978-1600940473
Book: "Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner" (2012)
Author: Julie A. Fast and John D. PrestonISBN: 978-1608822195
Book: "The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know" (2002)
Author: David J. MiklowitzISBN: 978-1606235423
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Book: "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" (1999)
Author: David D. BurnsISBN: 978-0380810338
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 5,270 reviews)
Book: "The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs" (2009)
Author: Stephen S. IlardiISBN: 978-0738213880
Book: "Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think" (1995)
Author: Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. PadeskyISBN: 978-1462520429
Book: "Reasons to Stay Alive" (2015)
Author: Matt HaigISBN: 978-0143128724
Book: "Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope" (2018)
Author: Johann HariISBN: 978-1632868305
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Book: "Understanding Your Child's Puzzling Behavior: A Guide for Parents of Children with Behavioral, Social, and Learning Challenges" (2007)
Author: Steven E. CurtisISBN: 978-0312302821
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 136 reviews)
Book: "Parenting the Explosive Child: The New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children" (2005)
Author: Ross W. GreeneISBN: 978-0060931026
Book: "The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children" (2014)
Author: Ross W. GreeneISBN: 978-0062270450
Book: "Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child" (2016)
Author: Ross W. GreeneISBN: 978-1476723747
Book: "Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges" (2019)
Author: Mona DelahookISBN: 978-1683732273
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Book: "The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses" (2009)
Author: John W. James and Russell FriedmanISBN: 978-0061686078
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5 (based on 3,222 reviews)
Book: "Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief" (1994)
Author: Martha Whitmore HickmanISBN: 978-0380773387
Book: "A Grief Observed" (1961)
Author: C.S. LewisISBN: 978-0060652388
Book: "It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand" (2017)
Author: Megan DevineISBN: 978-1622039074
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Book: "The Complete Guide to Understanding Mental Health, Mental Illness, and Intellectual Disability" (2015)
Author: Michelle S. BallanISBN: 978-1442258001
Book: "Mental Health in Intellectual Disabilities: A Reader" (2017)
Editor: Nick Bouras and Geraldine HoltISBN: 978-1107535207
Book: "Intellectual Disability: Understanding Its Development, Causes, Classification, Evaluation, and Treatment" (2010)
Author: James C. HarrisISBN: 978-0195305865
Book: "Intellectual Disability and Mental Health: A Training Manual in Dual Diagnosis" (2019)
Author: Angela Hassiotis and Diana Andrea BarronISBN: 978-3030264425
Book: "Handbook of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" (2020)
Editors: John W. Jacobson, James A. Mulick, and Johannes RojahnISBN: 978-3319446892
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Book: "Assessment of Language Disorders in Children" (2016)
Author: Rebecca J. McCauley and Marc E. FeyISBN: 978-1598572861
Book: "Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Communicating" (2018)
Authors: Rhea Paul and Courtenay NorburyISBN: 978-0323442343
Book: "Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective" (2017)
Authors: Robert E. Owens Jr. and Dale Evan MetzISBN: 978-0133352030
Book: "Speech and Language Disorders in Children: Implications for the Social Security Administration’s Supplemental Security Income Program" (2016)
Committee on the Evaluation of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Program for Children with Speech Disorders and Language Disorders; Board on the Health of Select Populations; Institute of Medicine
ISBN: 978-0309317871
Book: "Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention" (2014)
Author: Robert E. Owens Jr.ISBN: 978-0133123715
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Book: "Overcoming Dyslexia: Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated" (2005)
Author: Sally Shaywitz M.D.ISBN: 978-0679781592
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 1,077 reviews)
Book: "Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain" (2011)
Author: Brock L. Eide and Fernette F. EideISBN: 978-0452297920
Book: "The Dyscalculia Toolkit: Supporting Learning Difficulties in Maths" (2014)
Author: Ronit BirdISBN: 978-1412947162
Book: "Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level" (2003)
Author: Sally Shaywitz M.DISBN: 978-0679781592
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Book: "Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior" (1996)
Author: Jeffrey M. SchwartzISBN: 978-0062561435
Book: "The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" (2010)
Authors: Bruce M. Hyman and Cherlene PedrickISBN: 978-1572249219
Book: "Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty" (2014)
Author: Jonathan GraysonISBN: 978-0425273890
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STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS SENSORY ISSUES
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Use noise-canceling headphones or earplugs to reduce background noise.
Create a quiet space or "sensory retreat" where the person can go to escape overwhelming sounds.
Play soothing, consistent background noise (e.g., white noise machines, fans) to mask disruptive sounds.
Gradually expose the person to different sounds in a controlled manner to build tolerance (desensitization).
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Reduce visual clutter in the environment to minimize distractions.
Use soft, natural lighting instead of harsh fluorescent lights; consider dimmable lights.
Provide sunglasses or tinted lenses to reduce glare and brightness.
Implement visual schedules and clear, simple visual cues to aid in organization and reduce anxiety.
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Choose clothing with soft, seamless fabrics and remove tags to avoid irritation.
Introduce different textures gradually, starting with those the person is more comfortable with.
Use weighted blankets or compression garments to provide calming deep pressure.
Provide fidget tools or textured objects for the person to touch, which can help desensitize and soothe.
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Offer foods with mild flavors and smooth textures initially, gradually introducing new tastes and textures.
Use oral sensory tools like chewable jewelry or oral motor exercises to help desensitize the mouth.
Allow the person to explore food through smell and touch before tasting.
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Avoid strong perfumes, scented products, and harsh cleaning chemicals.
Introduce pleasant, mild scents in the environment, such as essential oils diffused lightly.
Allow the person to carry a scent they find comforting (e.g., a scented handkerchief) to use when needed.
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Engage in activities that provide deep pressure input, like joint compressions, bear hugs, or weighted vests.
Encourage participation in heavy work activities, such as carrying heavy objects, pushing, pulling, or climbing.
Use tools like therapy balls, resistance bands, or body socks for proprioceptive feedback.
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Provide gentle, rhythmic movements (e.g., rocking in a chair, swinging) to help calm the vestibular system.
Gradually introduce activities that challenge balance and spatial orientation, like balance beams or obstacle courses.
Use activities that involve slow, controlled movements rather than fast or unpredictable motions.