Below, you'll find a list of books and articles that are recommended by various members, along with comments to highlight the value of the material.
Recommended Book/Article | Member | School Division | Comments/Review |
Feifer, S.G. (2019). The Neuropsychology of Stress & Trauma: How to Develop a Trauma Informed School. Middletown, MD: School Neuropsych Press. | Ron Teffaine | N/A | This is a great book for developing an understanding of how trauma from adverse childhood experiences affects the brain, human functioning, and even test performance. It provides practical ideas on how to implement a trauma-informed school, including evidence-based interventions and accommodations. |
Packer, L.E. &
Pruitt, S.K. (2010).
Challenging Kids, Challenged Teachers:
Teaching Students with Tourette's, Bipolar Disorder, Executive
Dysfunction, OCD, ADHD, and More. Portland, OR:
Woodbine House. |
Sherri Smart | Hanover | This book has teacher-friendly overviews. |
Robinson, D.J. (2016).
The Mental Status Exam - Explained (3rd. Ed.). Rapid Psychler Press. |
Chris Franz | Borderland | This inexpensive book can help with prioritizing mental health observations and questions during interviewing so that you can write better narratives in reports and facilitate diagnoses. |