From the fourth-grade girl who never gets invited to a birthday party because classmates think she’s “weird” to the geek who is terrific at math but is failing every other subject, quirky children are different from other kids in ways that they–and their parents–have a hard time understanding. They present a host of challenges that standard parenting books fail to address. Now, in
Quirky Kids, seasoned pediatricians Perri Klass and Eileen Costello provide the expert guidance that families with quirky children so desperately need.
Klass and Costello illuminate the confusing list of terms often applied to quirky children–from Asperger’s syndrome and nonverbal learning disability to obsessive-compulsive behavior and sensory integration dysfunction. The authors also discuss various therapy options, coping strategies, and available medications. Most of all, they will help quirky kids lead rich, fulfilling lives at home, at school, even on the playground.
Quirky children are different from other kids in ways that they--and their parents--have a hard time understanding. Now two seasoned pediatricians provide the expert guidance that families with quirky children so desperately need, and offer advice on various therapy options, coping strategies, and available medications.
“Every parent of a ‘quirky kid’ needs this book.”
–T. BERRY BRAZELTON, M.D.
“A WISE AND PROFOUNDLY COMFORTING BOOK.”
–MICHAEL THOMPSON, Ph.D., coauthor of
Raising Cain “A superb, original, hugely needed book . . . The first and the definitive guide to understanding these marvelous kids. Free of jargon, full of facts and wisdom and practical advice.”
–EDWARD M. HALLOWELL, M.D., coauthor of
Driven to Distraction“As I read this wonderful and helpful book, I kept nodding in agreement: ‘Yes, this is right, this is good, very true!’ Parents and pediatricians
need this book. A+.”
–CAROL STOCK KRANOWITZ, M.A., author of
The Out-of-Sync Child
“Terrific . . . Thoroughly researched . . . An exceptional resource for anyone working to provide the best care for children with special needs.”
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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
“Highly recommended . . . Practical, compassionate, and thorough.”
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Library Journal (starred review)
