Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents. 
by Russell A.Barkley  
Guildford Press: 1995.
"This book is unique in its up-to-date and clear presentation of the scientific basis the disorder and offers a down to earth approach to intervention." NAMI North Carolina Reading List
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Asperger's Syndrome : A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Tony Attwood
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Paperback - 240 pages (November 1997)
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When Autism Strikes : Families Cope With Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
by Robert A. Catalano (Editor)
Perseus Press,  May 1998. Hardcover - 250 pages $13.96

“Child Disintegrative Disorder, also known as late onset autism, strikes after one to three years of apparently normal development. This book documents eight such cases and the challenges that their families face. Two of such case studies are Australian, and the editor himself is the parent of one of the children in the book..”  (Review: Book-in-Hand)
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The Bipolar Child. 
by Demitri and Janice.N Papolos
Broadway Books: 1999.
"Explains childhood bipolar disorder using advances in neuroscience and genetics. Discusses how to obtain good treatment and medications, as well as introducing school advocacy." NAMI North Carolina Reading List
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Bipolar Disorders: A Guide to Helping Children and Adolescents
by Mitzi Waltz
O'Reilly and Associates, 2000.
442 pages. Paperback: $24.95
"An excellent plain-language guide for parents of children and adolescents with bipolar disorders, explaining diagnosis and common misdiagnoses, medications and responses, therapeutic interventions, and alternative therapies. Gives advice on family life and support, and discusses insurance issues and working within the educational system. Material is detailed yet easy to understand. Includes an extensive list of resources such as groups and agencies, publications, web sites, mail order pharmacies, and alternative medicine resources. The author is a journalist and mother of a daughter with the disorder." Book News, Inc.®,
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Growing Up Sad : Childhood Depression and Its Treatment
by Leon Cytryn, Donald H. McKnew, Jerry M. Wiener
W.W. Norton & Company, 1998. Paperback - 218 pages. $13.95

“Signifying the growing recognition & significance of depression in children, clinicians and researchers Cytryn and McKnew deliver comprehensive, authoritative, and current information on the advances in diagnosis and treatment. Referring to research studies and their own experiences, the physicians discuss the characterization of depression, its relation to adult depressive disorders, its manifestations at various ages, its environmental and biological causes, and its psychosocial and pharmacological treatment. The authors also address the practical and troubling issues of suicide, at-risk kids, dealing with a depressed child, and preventive measures and vigorous treatment. They summarize new research in genetics &  neuroimaging, acknowledging trends toward greater understanding &  more effective treatment. Based on their 1983 “Why Johnny Can't Cry”, these authors reflect both the tremendous gain in knowledge about the disease as well as active concern for the care and future of all children who are depressed. A significant book for parents, educators, health professionals, & policy makers.” (Review: Booklist)
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It’s Nobody’s Fault: New Hope and Help for Difficult Children.
 by Harold S. Koplewicz,. 
Random House: 1996.
"This guide for parents of troubled children provides compassionate advice on the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for thirteen psychological disorders, including ADD, depression, and anxiety, dispelling myths about medication and other available treatments." NAMI North Carolina Reading List
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:  Help for Children and Adolescents (Patient-Centered Guides)
by Mitzi Waltz, James M. Claiborn
O'Reilly & Associates, 2000 Paperback - 384 pages $24.95

“An information-packed guide for parents of children with obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD), a neurological illness that causes psychiatric symptoms. Describes symptoms and theories on causes, and gives advice on getting a diagnosis, living with OCD, therapeutic and medical interventions, insurance issues, and school and transition. Includes 40 pages of resource listings, and a 16-page assessment scale. The author is a journalist, writer, and editor. She has personal experience with OCD as a patient and as a parent. ”  (Review: Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR)
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Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids.
by Timothy E.Wilens, 
Guilford Press: 1999.
"Practical and useful, this book will strengthen parents' ability to understand the role that psychiatric medicines can play in their children's health and well being." NAMI North Carolina Reading List
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Teaching the Tiger: A Handbook for Individuals Involved in the Education of Students with Attention Deficit Disorders, Tourette Syndrome or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
by Marilyn Dornbush, and Sheryl Pruitt,   
Hope Press: 1995.
"This book is an essential guide and resource for parents and school personnel working with children with these disabilities. Parents, teachers, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, all will gain valuable insight and techniques for helping these children." NAMI North Carolina Reading List
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The Explosive Child. 
by Ross W  Greene,
HarperCollins: 1998.
"A leading therapist offers a new approach to understanding and helping children who suffer intense temper outbursts, extreme noncompliance, and verbal and physical aggression." NAMI North Carolina Reading List
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