What Are Psychological Evaluations: What Every Parent Should Know
by By Andrea Canter, PhD, NCSP, National Association of School Psychologists.
This informative handout from the National Association of School Psychologists is written to help parents understand the assessment process.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
CHADD is a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD.
The International Dyslexia Association
The IDA is an international non-profit organization whose membership is dedicated to research, education and advocacy related to dyslexia.
Learning Disabilities Online
LD OnLine provides information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization focused on improving the lives of people affected by mental illness.
National Association of School Psychologists
NASP is a professional organization of school psychologists which publishes useful information for parents and teachers on varied topics that touch the lives of students in schools (e.g., bullying, learning disabilities, media usage, etc.).
National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD provides information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as well as resources about learning disabilities.
Wrightslaw
A website dedicated to providing information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
General
The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel, MD and Tina Payne Bryson
The authors apply learning from neuroscience to child development and explain reactions such as tantrums. Their explanations provide guidance on how to best parent in response to a child’s developing brain.
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel, MD and Tina Payne Bryson
The authors provide clear and effective strategies to respond to many parenting situations.
AD/HD and Executive Dysfunction
Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson, EdD, and Richard Guare, PhD
Strategies to support your child’s development of executive functioning skills.
Taking Charge of Adult AD/HD by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
Strategies for adolescents and adults to manage symptoms of ADHD
Dyslexia/Reading Disorder
Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
A comprehensive explanation of what is dyslexia, how it is identified, and what can be done to improve reading.
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis and Eldon M. Braun
A first-hand explanation of dyslexia and a targeted program for intervention.
Dr. Gutow is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed School Psychologist with a broad background in teaching and providing assessment, therapy and consultation services.