Our Favorite Books
Start your journey today by picking up one of these life changing reads
There is a tremendous amount of information out there, and for a special needs parent, this can be incredibly overwhelming. When my journey with my special needs daughter first began, I was blessed to have a dedicated aunt who sent me new books to read every month that she felt might help. Here are a few of these books and more to get you started on your path.
Remember, Your Healing and Growth is an Important Piece in Helping Your Special Needs Child Thrive
Through reading and audio books, I have gained tremendous wisdom and insight. These teachings have helped me raise my awareness which ultimately led to deep healing and introspection. There are so many beautiful teachings out there in the form of books - and so, here, I begin with my library of personal favorites in hopes that these will transform you as they have me.
Personal Growth and Development
Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W.
Resilience by Linda Graham
Aware by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.
Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss, Ph.D.
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
Awareness Through Movement by Moshe Feldenkrais
Conscious Parenting
The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D.
The Awakened Family by Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D.
Child Development
The Whole Brain-Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.
The Importance of Being Little by Erika Christakis
The Power of Showing Up by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud, Ph.D., and Ned Jonhson
Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne M. Ed. with Lisa M. Ross
Positive Parenting
No-Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
Out Of Control by Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D.
The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene, PhD
Brain Plasticity
The Brain's Way of Healing by Norman Doidge, M.D.
The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, M.D.
Soft-Wired by Dr. Michael Merzenich, PHD
Special Needs
Kids Beyond Limits (Anat Baniel Method® NeuroMovement®) by Anat Baniel
The Autism Revolution by Martha Herbert, Ph.D., M.D.
Child Space: An Integrated Approach to infant Development (Feldenkrais Method) by Shava Shelhav, Ph.D.
The Boy Who Could Run But Not Walk by Karen Pape, M.D.D
Breaking the Learning Barrier by Susan McCrossin, A.P.
Five Point Touch Therapy: Acupressure for the Emotional Body by Pierre-Noel Delatte, M.D.
When Listening Comes Alive: A Guide To Effective Learning and Communication by Paul Madaule
Functional Medicine
The Broken Brain Docuseries (Streaming or DVD format) by Mark Hyman, M.D.
Books for your Tweens & Teens
Superpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience by Renee Jain and Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D.