⏰ Early Intervention

Evidence-based approaches to identifying and supporting developmental challenges in young children before they compound. These books empower parents and professionals to act during the windows that matter most.

The Out-of-Sync Child

by Carol Stock Kranowitz • 1998

The hidden senses that make a child's world chaotic. A guide to recognizing and calming them.

4.18

6k+

🧠 Sensory Processing 👻 Invisible Disabilities 🧰 Occupational Therapy ⚖️ Sensory Integration 🌈 Neurodiversity

The Out-of-Sync Child

The hidden senses that make a child's world chaotic. A guide to recognizing and calming them.

by Carol Stock Kranowitz 1998

4.18

6k+ ratings

🧠 Sensory Processing 👻 Invisible Disabilities 🧰 Occupational Therapy ⚖️ Sensory Integration 🌈 Neurodiversity

Upstream

by Dan Heath • 2020

We're all so busy catching drowning kids we never ask who's throwing them in.

4.14

7k+

🧩 Systems Thinking 🏢 Organizational Change 🛡️ Problem Prevention 🧠 Cognitive Biases 🤝 Collective Impact

Upstream

We're all so busy catching drowning kids we never ask who's throwing them in.

by Dan Heath 2020

4.14

7k+ ratings

🧩 Systems Thinking 🏢 Organizational Change 🛡️ Problem Prevention 🧠 Cognitive Biases 🤝 Collective Impact

Thirty Million Words

by Dana Suskind • 2015

A 30-million-word gap opens before age three. Parent talk, not money, closes it.

4.14

4k+

🧠 Early Development 🗣️ Language Development 🔄 Neuroplasticity 📉 Achievement Gap 🌐 Bilingual Parenting

Thirty Million Words

A 30-million-word gap opens before age three. Parent talk, not money, closes it.

by Dana Suskind 2015

4.14

4k+ ratings

🧠 Early Development 🗣️ Language Development 🔄 Neuroplasticity 📉 Achievement Gap 🌐 Bilingual Parenting

An Early Start for Your Child with Autism

by Sally J. Rogers • 2012

Transform bath time, mealtime, and play into therapy: a parent's guide to early autism intervention.

4.31

400

🌈 Special Needs Parenting 🎮 Play-Based Therapy 📊 Applied Behavior Analysis 👪 Parent-Mediated Intervention 🧠 Developmental Psychology

An Early Start for Your Child with Autism

Transform bath time, mealtime, and play into therapy: a parent's guide to early autism intervention.

by Sally J. Rogers 2012

4.31

400 ratings

🌈 Special Needs Parenting 🎮 Play-Based Therapy 📊 Applied Behavior Analysis 👪 Parent-Mediated Intervention 🧠 Developmental Psychology

Engaging Autism

by Stanley I. Greenspan • 2006

Floortime: build emotional connection from the child's own interests, and language and logic follow.

4.16

563

🧠 Autism Parenting 🌱 Child Development 🎯 Play-Based Therapy 🔍 Sensory Processing 🔆 Neurodiversity

Engaging Autism

Floortime: build emotional connection from the child's own interests, and language and logic follow.

by Stanley I. Greenspan 2006

4.16

563 ratings

🧠 Autism Parenting 🌱 Child Development 🎯 Play-Based Therapy 🔍 Sensory Processing 🔆 Neurodiversity

Navigating Autism

by Temple Grandin • 2021

Nine shifts to see beyond the label: build strengths, treat hidden pain, and prepare for life.

4.05

733

🧩 Autism Parenting 🧠 Neurodiversity 💪 Strengths-Based 🔧 Practical Life Skills 📚 Special Education

Navigating Autism

Nine shifts to see beyond the label: build strengths, treat hidden pain, and prepare for life.

by Temple Grandin 2021

4.05

733 ratings

🧩 Autism Parenting 🧠 Neurodiversity 💪 Strengths-Based 🔧 Practical Life Skills 📚 Special Education

The Australian Autism Handbook

by Benison O'Reilly • 2023

An autism diagnosis is just the beginning. The Australian guide that covers every stage after.

3.97

🧩 Autism Parenting 🌈 Neurodiversity 🔊 Sensory Processing 🤝 Behavioral Support 📋 Parent Advocacy

The Australian Autism Handbook

An autism diagnosis is just the beginning. The Australian guide that covers every stage after.

by Benison O'Reilly 2023

3.97

35 ratings

🧩 Autism Parenting 🌈 Neurodiversity 🔊 Sensory Processing 🤝 Behavioral Support 📋 Parent Advocacy

Turn Autism Around

by Mary Lynch Barbera • 2021

Your toddler stopped pointing. Start 15-minute daily learning sessions now; a diagnosis can wait.

3.92

233

🧠 Autism Parenting 📋 Applied Behavior Analysis 🔧 Behavior Management 🗣️ Speech And Language Development 👶 Toddler Parents

Turn Autism Around

Your toddler stopped pointing. Start 15-minute daily learning sessions now; a diagnosis can wait.

by Mary Lynch Barbera 2021

3.92

233 ratings

🧠 Autism Parenting 📋 Applied Behavior Analysis 🔧 Behavior Management 🗣️ Speech And Language Development 👶 Toddler Parents

The Woman Who Changed Her Brain

by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young • 2012

Learning disabilities are not fixed. Mental workouts can strengthen the brain regions responsible.

3.82

1k+

🧠 Neuroplasticity 🏋️ Brain Training 🩹 Cognitive Rehabilitation 📚 Learning Disabilities ✏️ Special Needs Education

The Woman Who Changed Her Brain

Learning disabilities are not fixed. Mental workouts can strengthen the brain regions responsible.

by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young 2012

3.82

1k+ ratings

🧠 Neuroplasticity 🏋️ Brain Training 🩹 Cognitive Rehabilitation 📚 Learning Disabilities ✏️ Special Needs Education

The ADHD-Autism Connection

by Diane M. Kennedy • 2002

Your child’s ADHD may be hiding autism. A roadmap for accurate diagnosis and integrated treatment.

3.52

143

🔀 Autism Adhd Overlap 🧬 Neurodevelopmental Disorders 🧭 Executive Dysfunction 👂 Sensory Processing 🗣️ Social Communication

The ADHD-Autism Connection

Your child’s ADHD may be hiding autism. A roadmap for accurate diagnosis and integrated treatment.

by Diane M. Kennedy 2002

3.52

143 ratings

🔀 Autism Adhd Overlap 🧬 Neurodevelopmental Disorders 🧭 Executive Dysfunction 👂 Sensory Processing 🗣️ Social Communication

Bipolar Disorder

by Francis Mark Mondimore • 2006

The mood disorder that hides as depression, surges as mania, and upends families: a complete guide.

4.12

390

🧠 Bipolar Disorder 🌦️ Mood Disorders 💊 Medication Management 🛋️ Psychotherapy 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support

Bipolar Disorder

The mood disorder that hides as depression, surges as mania, and upends families: a complete guide.

by Francis Mark Mondimore 2006

4.12

390 ratings

🧠 Bipolar Disorder 🌦️ Mood Disorders 💊 Medication Management 🛋️ Psychotherapy 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support

Autism

by Newfoundland and Labrador Autism Society • 2015

A parent's guide to autism: from diagnosis and therapies to nurturing unique strengths.

4.13

🧒 Autism Parenting 🌐 Neurodiversity 👂 Sensory Processing 💬 Communication Challenges 🏫 Special Education

Autism

A parent's guide to autism: from diagnosis and therapies to nurturing unique strengths.

by Newfoundland and Labrador Autism Society 2015

4.13

8 ratings

🧒 Autism Parenting 🌐 Neurodiversity 👂 Sensory Processing 💬 Communication Challenges 🏫 Special Education

My Toddler Talks

by Kimberly Scanlon • 2012

A speech pathologist's playbook for when your toddler understands everything but says nothing.

4.03

270

🗣️ Language Development 👶 Toddler Development 🧸 Play-Based Learning 🏠 Speech Therapy At Home 🐢 Late Talkers

My Toddler Talks

A speech pathologist's playbook for when your toddler understands everything but says nothing.

by Kimberly Scanlon 2012

4.03

270 ratings

🗣️ Language Development 👶 Toddler Development 🧸 Play-Based Learning 🏠 Speech Therapy At Home 🐢 Late Talkers

Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder

by James Lock • 2004

Parents don't cause eating disorders. They are the treatment. Here is how.

4.12

260

🍽️ Teen Eating Disorders 🧠 Adolescent Mental Health 🪞 Cognitive Distortions 🏠 Behavioral Intervention 💪 Parent Empowerment

Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder

Parents don't cause eating disorders. They are the treatment. Here is how.

by James Lock 2004

4.12

260 ratings

🍽️ Teen Eating Disorders 🧠 Adolescent Mental Health 🪞 Cognitive Distortions 🏠 Behavioral Intervention 💪 Parent Empowerment

Autism Intervention Every Day!

by Merle J Crawford • 2013

The early intervention model where parents lead and breakfast is the lesson plan.

4.00

🔁 Daily Routines 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Coaching 👂 Sensory Processing 🗣️ Early Communication 🏠 Family-Centered Practice

Autism Intervention Every Day!

The early intervention model where parents lead and breakfast is the lesson plan.

by Merle J Crawford 2013

4.00

6 ratings

🔁 Daily Routines 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Coaching 👂 Sensory Processing 🗣️ Early Communication 🏠 Family-Centered Practice

Yes! Your Child Can

by Victoria Waller Ed.D. • 2022

Your child's intense interests are the key to learning; here's how to make them the curriculum.

4.00

🧠 Learning Differences 🧩 Adhd Parenting 🗂️ Executive Function 🖥️ Assistive Technology 🌍 Neurodiversity

Yes! Your Child Can

Your child's intense interests are the key to learning; here's how to make them the curriculum.

by Victoria Waller Ed.D. 2022

4.00

9 ratings

🧠 Learning Differences 🧩 Adhd Parenting 🗂️ Executive Function 🖥️ Assistive Technology 🌍 Neurodiversity

It Takes Two to Talk

by Jan Pepper • 2004

Turn play into language. Helping late talkers communicate through the moments you already share.

4.29

264

🗣️ Language Development 👂 Responsive Parenting 🎯 Parent Coaching 🧸 Play-Based Learning 💬 Late Talkers

It Takes Two to Talk

Turn play into language. Helping late talkers communicate through the moments you already share.

by Jan Pepper 2004

4.29

264 ratings

🗣️ Language Development 👂 Responsive Parenting 🎯 Parent Coaching 🧸 Play-Based Learning 💬 Late Talkers

Ocean

by K. Faulkner • 1994

Neurology, not laziness, explains your child's struggles. A structure to unlock their learning.

📘 Special Education 👪 Special Needs Parenting 🖐️ Multisensory Teaching 📢 Parental Advocacy 🎨 Arts Integration

Ocean

Neurology, not laziness, explains your child's struggles. A structure to unlock their learning.

by K. Faulkner 1994

📘 Special Education 👪 Special Needs Parenting 🖐️ Multisensory Teaching 📢 Parental Advocacy 🎨 Arts Integration

Autism, Asperger's, Anarchy! The Ringmaster's Tale

by Helen Wallace-Iles • 2018

Autism parenting without the fix-it script: a field guide from diagnosis to self-care.

4.60

👨‍👩‍👧 Autism Parenting 🌈 Neurodiversity Movement 👂 Sensory Processing 🤝 Autism Acceptance 💆 Caregiver Self-Care

Autism, Asperger's, Anarchy! The Ringmaster's Tale

Autism parenting without the fix-it script: a field guide from diagnosis to self-care.

by Helen Wallace-Iles 2018

4.60

5 ratings

👨‍👩‍👧 Autism Parenting 🌈 Neurodiversity Movement 👂 Sensory Processing 🤝 Autism Acceptance 💆 Caregiver Self-Care

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