Special Kids

Exploring ADHD often comes with concerns of labeling our children, yet understanding it can celebrate their uniqueness. With about 6 million children diagnosed according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and possibly millions more undiagnosed, the spectrum of ADHD symptoms is broad, affecting family dynamics, academic success, and everyday challenges both for the children and their parents trying to navigate this complex condition.

Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done - whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed" and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated.

Learn about children who are blind, their challenges and adaptations, and their similarities with others.

Help kids cultivate real, lasting confidence. In Kid Confidence, a clinical psychologist and parenting expert offers practical, evidence-based parenting strategies to help children build satisfying relationships, embrace personal growth, and discover the freedom that comes with a quiet ego - a deeply rooted sense of competence, confidence, and compassion for oneself and others.

Social Skills for Kids with Autism Blueprint is a practical guide for parents and caregivers who want to help their children build confidence, communicate clearly, and navigate social situations with greater ease. Children with autism often have tremendous potential but face real challenges in everyday social settings. This audiobook provides proven strategies that are grounded in research and designed to make a lasting difference in your child's life.

Learn about autism and the people who have it.

In the real world, people on the autism spectrum need the same kinds of day-to-day skills everyone else needs to be functional! It's true. No matter how high-functioning children with autism or Asperger's may be or may become, they function better as adults if they've had the chance to learn basic skills, from being on time to good personal hygiene. But many reach adulthood without those skills. Enter Jennifer McIlwee Myers, aspie at large.

Supported by the latest brain research, the Anat Baniel Method uses simple, gentle movements and focus to help any child who has been diagnosed with autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, cerebral palsy, or other developmental disorders. In this supportive and hands-on book, Anat Baniel guides parents through the nine essentials of the method, each one designed to harness the brain's capacity to heal itself - with remarkable and sometimes immediate results.

A compassionate, science-backed guide to improving sleep in children and teens with neurodiversities — written by a renowned pediatric sleep expert who is also the parent of a neurodivergent child.

Parenting an autistic child can be overwhelming — not because your child is “broken,” but because the world isn’t always designed for the way they think, feel, and process. If you want calmer days, fewer meltdowns, and better communication at home, this audiobook gives you practical, supportive strategies you can start using right away.

Transform your parenting with "Parenting Kids with ADHD": A guide to mindful, effective strategies for raising a child with ADHD. Discover how to maintain your identity while enriching your child's life with essential skills.

Whether you have an established step family or are in the early stages of a blended family, you can find value in the information presented in this audiobook. Also included is a chapter of real-life case studies from stepparents caring for disabled children. The experiences they share hold valuable lessons on issues that may arise and how they handled them in their endeavor to maintain a happy stepfamily.

With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Summer is almost over, and you know what that means—time to head back to school! But when a tropical storm ends A.J.'s vacation earlier than expected, he and his family have to stay at Andrea's house...

Learn about children who are blind, their challenges and adaptations, and their similarities with others.

Some people need to wear leg braces. What does that mean? Listeners learn how leg braces can help and what daily life is like for someone who wears them.

Marriage, children, money, and everyday battles take their toll on any parent. This book navigates a clear path through the roller coaster of life. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be motivated by author Rick Daynes, the keeping-it-real father of five, three of whom have special needs. Although he speaks to dads of special kids, these life-changing solutions inspire all parents who want to empower their marriage and shape the brightest future for their family.

It's not what you think that will impact your child; it's what you communicate. Charles Stanley focuses on the parental role as one of stewardship rather than ownership. As a parent, you have a stewardship entrusted to you, and are responsible to God for your actions toward your children. To...

Obliterate the leadership gap! The adventure continues in this audiobook about the special operations forces - Navy SEALs - for kids! Jump in: Joining the US Navy, BUDs Training, Combat Diving, Land Warfare, SEAL Qualification Training, Maritime Training, Martial Arts, and the SEAL Teams.

Parenting a child with ADHD can feel exhausting—constant reminders, big emotions, school notes, and the worry that you’re doing something wrong. You're not. And your child isn’t “bad.” ADHD changes attention, impulse control, and emotional regulation—so the usual parenting approaches often backfire. This audiobook gives you practical, positive parenting strategies for kids with ADHD and hyperactivity. You’ll learn how to reduce daily conflict, strengthen routines, and support your child’s confidence—while protecting your own patience and your family relationships.

When a scientist visits Mrs. Jeepers's class to help the students with their ecology projects, the kids think he may be a swamp monster...