Recommended Books
Child Development
Mind in the Making by Ellen Galinsky shares important insight and applications of the science of early learning. Galinsky addresses the research and implications of seven essential life skills: Focus and self control, perspective taking, communicating, making connections, critical thinking, taking on challenges, and self-directed, engaged learning. Mind in the Making is an empowering resource with relatable stories and actionable strategies.
The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. offers a revolutionary approach to supporting child development based on the science of how children’s brains are wired and how they mature. The book offers practical strategies for how to support healthy brain development and emotional intelligence and how to address day to day challenges to build connection and grow skills.
Parent Development
Understanding Behavior
Affirming Neurodiversity
Uniquely Human by Barry Prizant, Ph.D. shifts the paradigm of autism from illness and fixing and to honoring a unique developmental progression. Dr. Prizant shows why and how truly honoring neurodiversity calls on us to change our beliefs, attitudes, and actions. This powerful book explores a different way of seeing autism including seeking to understand the experiences and feelings of autistic people and building connection and celebrating enthusiasms.
Supporting Communication
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