Quirky Kids

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Understanding and Supporting Your Child With Developmental Differences

By Perri Klass and Eileen Costello

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Summary

Quirky Kids is a fully revised guide from paediatrician and New York Times columnist Dr Perri Klass and coauthor Eileen Costello, addressing the needs of children with developmental differences. It offers updated insights on therapeutic interventions, managing co-morbidities, and accessing support within schools and communities. The book emphasises parental self-care and provides practical advice for navigating the diagnostic journey, enriched by perspectives from hospitals, clinics, and inclusive initiatives such as theme parks.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Essential reading for parents of children with developmental differences, paediatricians, educators, and anyone supporting quirky kids and their families.

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Description

This classic, coauthored by New York Times columnist and paediatrician Dr. Perri Klass, has been fully revised and updated to reflect the recent significant changes in the recognition and care of children whose development doesn't go as expected.

It includes new information about therapeutic interventions, managing co-morbidities, and getting support for children with developmental differences at school. Additional information covers community resources, initiatives at hospitals, clinics, and even theme parks, that make life easier for children with developmental differences and their families.

The authors also offer a stronger focus on self-care for parents in this new edition, with the paediatrician's perspective of supporting families as they go through the diagnostic process over time.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Library Journal praises it as "highly recommended... practical, compassionate, and thorough." The Plain Dealer calls it "terrific" and "an exceptional resource." Publishers Weekly highlights its frank guidance for parents beginning their research. Experts like Michael Thompson, Ph.D., and Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., commend it as wise, comforting, and a definitive, jargon-free guide. Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A., applauds its helpfulness for parents and paediatricians alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781610024198

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: American Academy of Pediatrics

Edition: Second edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 458g

Pages: 350

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Eileen Costello Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Perri Klass Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Perri Klass, MD, FAAP, writes the weekly column, "The Checkup," for The New York Times.She lives in New York City.Eileen Costello, MD, FAAP, is a clinical professor of pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine.She lives in Jamaica Plain, MA.

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