Resources on Developmental Disorders
General
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archived articles
The Support Group Approach to Bullying in Schools
AD/HD
archived articles
The NICE Report (Methylphenidate / Ritalin)
(National Institute for Clinical Excellence, London)
The Support Group Approach to Bullying in Schools
“What I’ve Learned from 25 years in the field of Hyperactivity / ADHD”
assessment tools
publications
July’s Guest Article (RESULTS OF THE LARGEST ADHD TREATMENT STUDY EVER CONDUCTED) originally appeared January 2000 in the excellent ADHD RESEARCH UPDATE Newsletter, published by David Rabiner, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Duke University. We highly recommend visiting his site at www.helpforadd.com for further information.
The following books are available from IPS Publications; prices are shown in £ sterling; an approximate exchange rate for US$ is £1 = US$1-65. Postage is £1 per book for UK domestic orders, and £2 per book for overseas surface postage. A publication ordering system ia now available at IPS OnLine Store. Any enquiries may be e-mailed to: pubs@devdis.com
AD/HD’97 – Oxford: Papers and Materials Arising from the First European Conference for Health and Education Professionals on Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder – April 1997 £16. Click here for complete details.
AD/HD’98 – Cambridge: Papers and Materials from the Second European Conference for Health and Education Professionals on Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder – April 1998 £24. Click here for complete details.
AD/HD – A Clinical Workbook (2nd edition) – Barkley £20
AD/HD – A Practical Guide for Teachers – Cooper and Ideus £13
AD/HD and the Nature of Self-Control – Barkley £29
AD/HD: Education, Medical and Cultural Issues (New edition) – Cooper & Ideus £10
AD/HD Information and Guidelines for Schools – Hampshire LEA £7
ADD in the Workplace – Nadeau £21
AD/HD: Research, Practice and Opinion – Cooper and Bilton £19-50
AD/HD Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment (2nd edition)- Barkley £40
Attention Zone (The) – A Parent’s Guide £19
Comprehensive Guide to ADD in Adults – Nadeau £37
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – DSM-IV (4th edition) £35
Hyperactivity – Why Won’t my Child Pay Attention? – Goldstein £14
Managing ADHD in Children, Guide for Practitioners (2nd edition) – Goldstein and Goldstein £51-50
Managing Attention and Learning Disorders – Goldstein £55
Overcoming Underachieving – Goldstein £15
Taking Charge of AD/HD – Barkley £11
Taming the Dragon – Eastman £13
Understanding AD/HD (2nd edition) – Green and Chee £10
Understanding Your Hyperactive Child – Taylor £8-00
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
publications
The following books are available from IPS Publications; prices are shown in £ sterling; an approximate exchange rate for US$ is £1 = US$1-65. Postage is £1 per book for UK domestic orders, and £2 per book for overseas surface postage. A publication ordering system is available at IPS OnLine Store. Any queries may be e-mailed to: pubs@devdis.com
Asperger Syndrome – Cumine, Leach and Stevenson £14
Autism and Learning – Powell and Jordan £14
Autism: From Theoretical Understanding to Educational Intervention – Peeters £19-50
Children with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, A Guide for Practitioners and Carers – Howlin £17
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – DSM IV (4th edition) £35
Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders – Cohen and Volkmar (2nd Edition) £80
Teaching Children with Autism to Mindread, A Practical Guide – Baron-Cohen, Hadwin, Swettenham and Howlin £17
Teaching Pupils with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Guidelines for Schools East Sussex County Council
Understanding and Teaching Children with Autism – Jordan £20
support groups
National Autistic Society, 393 City Road, London, England EC1V 1NG, Telephone: +44 (0)20 7833 2299, Facsimile: +44 (0)20 7833 2299, Website: www.oneworld.org/autism_uk/asd.html
Dyslexia
archived articles
“Understanding Dyslexia” – Dr Chris Singleton, University of Hull.
online
Lucid specialise in the research and development of computerised assessment systems for use in primary and secondary schools in the U.K., Eire and worldwide. Lucid offers a cost-effective way to screen for dyslexia and to assess children’s learning abilities not only when they start primary or secondary school but as they progress. Full information on their products is available here
Advice on computer hardware and software for older dyslexics is available from iANSYST, The White House, 72 Fen Road, Cambridge, England CB4 1UN. Tel. 01223 420101 Fax 01223 426644 E-mail: sales@dyslexic.com See also their website for further information: www.dyslexic.com
Computer programs for use in schools and at home are available from REM, Great Western House, Langport, Somerset, England TA10 9YU. Tel. 01458 253636 Fax 01458 253646, e-mail: info@r-e-m.co.uk A free copy of their catalogue is available on request. Many programs can also be tried out by accessing their website: www.r-e-m.co.uk
publications
The following books are available from IPS Publications; prices are shown in £ sterling; an approximate exchange rate for US$ is £1 = US$1-65. Postage is £1 per book for UK domestic orders, and £2 per book for overseas surface postage. Our OnLine Store is now available. Any queries may be e-mailed to: pubs@devdis.com
Understanding Dyslexia
Dyslexia: Biology, Cognition and Intervention – (Eds. C.Hulme and M. Snowling). Whurr, 1997. [A pretty comprehensive survey of current research; rather technical in places] £27-50
Dyslexia: a Practitioner’s Handbook – Gavin Reid. Wiley, 1998. [An excellent, up-to-date overview and compendium of resources.] £16
Dyslexia: the Pattern of Difficulties (2nd edition) – Tim Miles. Whurr, 1993. [A readable survey by one of the true pioneers in the field] £24-50
Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia): Challenges and Responses – Peter Pumfrey and Rea Reason. Routledge, 1991. [The authority on evidence regarding research and practice on dyslexia; perhaps a little dated now but still a valuable resource] £20
Teaching Dyslexic Students
The Bangor Dyslexia Teaching System (3rd edition) – Elaine Miles. Whurr, 1997. [Excellent strategies for teaching, plus details of accompanying resources] £17
Day-to-day Dyslexia in the Classroom – Joy Pollock and Elizabeth Waller. Routledge, 1994. [A very practical guide for teachers] £13
Dealing with Dyslexia (2nd edition) – Pat Heaton and Patrick Winterson. Whurr, 1996. [A revised edition of a popular classroom text] £19-50
Maths for the Dyslexic: a Practical guide – Anne Henderson. David Fulton, 1998. [A new book of practical activities from one of the few experts on the subject of maths and dyslexia] £14
Overcoming Dyslexia: Skills into Action – Hilary Broomfield and Margaret Combley. Whurr, 1997. [A highly practical book using multisensory teaching for dyslexics of all ages] £22-50
The Phonics Handbook (2nd edition) – Sue Lloyd. Jolly Learning, 1994. [Especially suitable for use with younger children; lots of photocopiable activity sheets. Makes learning fun and not just for dyslexics]
Sound Linkage: An Integrated Pogramme for Overcoming Reading Difficulties – Peter Hatcher. Whurr, 1994. [Based on the author’s own research in Cumbria: a strongly phonological basis to reading development] £39-50
Teaching Reading and Spelling to Dyslexic Children – Margaret Walton. David Fulton, 1998. [A new compendium of exercises based on sound practice] £15
support groups
British Dyslexia Association, 98 London Road, Reading, England RG2 5AU. Tel. 0118 966 8271 Fax 0118 966 2677 E-mail: info@dyslexiahelp-bda.demon.co.uk
Dyspraxia
publications
The following books are available from IPS Publications; prices are shown in £ sterling; an approximate exchange rate for US$ is £1 = US$1-65. Postage is £1 per book for UK domestic orders, and £2 per book for overseas surface postage. You may order the following books from our OnLine Store. Queries may be sent by e-mail to: pubs@devdis.com
Dyspraxia, A Guide for Teachers and Parents – Kate Ripley, Bob Daines and Jenny Barrett. David Fulton, 1997. (An excellent book which assists understanding, diagnosis and management of dyspraxia £14
Developmental Dyspraxia (2nd edition)- Madeleine Portwood. David Fulton, 1999. (There are numerous practical teaching suggestions in this useful book, as well as information on identification) £15
Excellent and economical leaflets, and a range of books on dyspraxia, are available from:
Dyspraxia Foundation, 8 West Alley, Herts, England SG5 1EG. Tel. 01462 455052 Fax 01462 455052
support groups
Dyspraxia Foundation Helpline: tel. 01462 454986
Dyspraxia Foundation: www.emmbrook.demon.co.uk/dysprax/homepage.htm
Speech and Language Disorders (SLD)
There are a considerable number of titles in this category listed at the IPS OnLine Store.
Please e-mail any suggested resource links to info@devdis.com
