Most Recommended & Best Read
Recommended by: Billie Cusick, Shelley Mannell, Judy Carmick, Nancy Hylton: Investigate and analyze the kinesiological aspects of motor development
by Karen Pryor recommended by wiredOn Development as the book that has nothing & everything to do with shaping human behavior
Anatomy & Biomechanics
by Thomas Michaud Recommended by Billi Cusick: The science & essentials of the biomechanical examination, casting techniques, orthotic fabrication & clinical problem-solving
Recommended by Billi Cusick: The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body
of movement impairment syndrome. Recommended by Billi Cusick: designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty movement patterns
The Anatomy Coloring Book, now in its Fourth Edition, is a trusted resource for learning human anatomy through interactive coloring. Featuring 162 detailed, hand-drawn illustrations organized by body system, it uses a unique color-key system that connects anatomical terms with structures, making it easier to remember. The enlarged art, concise descriptions, and bold headings enhance the learning experience Recommended by Pia Stampe
Pocket Podiatry: Functional Anatomy is a concise, practical guide to examination and diagnosis in podiatry, ideal for students and practitioners alike. This portable volume features essential diagrams, tables, tips, and summaries, offering quick, accessible information. With a focus on practical, clinical content and a user-friendly full-color layout, it’s designed specifically for podiatry professionals seeking key insights with ease. Recommended by Dr. Cylie Williams
Carreiro’s Pediatric Manual Medicine is a hands-on guide for osteopathic treatment of children and infants. Complementing her previous title, An Osteopathic Approach to Children, this book focuses on practical techniques like BLT, counterstrain, and myofascial release. With detailed illustrations, anatomical dissections, and treatment guidance across age groups, it’s an essential resource for osteopaths working with young patients. Recommended by Esther de Ru
The Physiology of Skeletal Muscle, Third Edition, explores skeletal muscle function in clinical contexts. With updated, color-enhanced figures and a new "Clinical Problem" feature applying concepts to real cases, it’s an essential resource for understanding movement and neuromuscular control. Recommended by Esther de Ru
This essential guide explores typical and atypical postural development in children, offering strategies for managing postural issues linked to disorders like cerebral palsy and muscle disease. Ideal for professionals in motor development and rehabilitation. Recommended by Esther de Ru
8th Edition by James H. Cyriax MD MRCP (Author) Recommended by Esther de Ru
Professional Growth
How to get things right by Atul Gawande. Recommended by Karen Pape: the ideas described here have been adopted by WHO & heralded as “the biggest clinical invention in thirty years"
Recommended by Karen Pape: In this myth-shattering book, Jerome Groopman pinpoints the forces and thought processes behind the decisions doctors make
Development & Neurology
Donald E Ingber
Sharon L. Dunn et al
(Cognitive Psychology) A Dynamic Systems Approach to Development explores the value of dynamical systems principles for solving the enduring puzzles of development, including the ultimate source of change, the problems of continuity and discontinuities, and nonlinear outcomes and individual differences. by Linda B. Smith (Editor), Esther Thelen (Editor)
Heinz Prechtl’s book introduces a reliable, non-invasive method for early detection of neurological anomalies in infants through the assessment of general movements (GMs). This approach helps predict cerebral palsy and developmental deficits, with a CD-ROM featuring case examples. 1st Edition by Christa Einspieler et al (Author)
This book explores fetal behavior and movements, focusing on their role in brain development and organ formation. It examines movement patterns, prenatal factors, and the impact of neurological conditions, offering valuable insights for researchers and clinicians in neonatology and pediatric neurology. by Christa Einspieler et al (Author)
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks shares the compelling case histories of patients with extraordinary neurological disorders. Through his empathetic storytelling, Sacks explores the human side of these conditions, revealing the profound challenges and resilience of individuals living with perceptual and intellectual abnormalities. by Oliver Sacks (Author)
Coming to Our Senses by neurobiologist Susan R. Barry explores perception as a personal and transformative process shaped by experience. Through the stories of individuals who gained new senses as adults, Barry unveils a groundbreaking model of perception that celebrates human resilience and underscores the uniqueness of each person's sensory world. by Susan R. Barry (Author)
Dear Oliver is a heartfelt memoir by Susan Barry, capturing her profound friendship with neurologist Oliver Sacks. Their ten-year correspondence, sparked by shared scientific curiosity and mutual support, offers an intimate glimpse into Sacks's life and reveals the transformative power of friendship and intellectual connection. by Susan R. Barry PhD (Author), Oliver Sacks (Contributor)
By Lois Bly - Recommended by Billie Cusick, Shelley Mannell, Judy Carmick, Nancy Hylton
Therapy
All things Autism, Sensory and Regulation
How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids Audible Audiobook – Unabridged Mona Delahooke (Author), Emily Ellet (Narrator), HarperAudio (Publisher) Brain-Body Parenting by Dr. Mona Delahooke presents a new approach to understanding children’s behavior through the lens of the nervous system, offering tools for parents to support connection, self-regulation, and resilience for calmer family dynamics.
Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child Kindle Edition by Ross W. Greene (Author) Raising Human Beings by Dr. Ross Greene offers parents a balanced, empathetic approach to nurturing their child's individuality while fostering empathy, resilience, and independence. Through collaborative problem-solving, Greene provides clear strategies to improve parent-child relationships without punitive measures, encouraging respectful, effective communication.
How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life Audible Logo Audible Audiobook – Unabridged Dr. Stuart Shanker et al (Author)
[Sixth Edition]: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross W Greene PhD (Author)
1st Edition by Joanna Grace (Author) Sensory-Being is a practical guide for supporting individuals with profound sensory experiences, such as those with PMLD or advanced dementia. It offers tools to create calming, focused sensory activities, enabling carers to engage and enrich lives with low-cost, personalized sensory experiences.
Recommended by Liesa Persaud
for Young Children with Autsim recommended by Jo-Anne Weltman
by Temple Grandin recommended by Liesa Persaud
My life with Aspergers by John Elder Robison Recommended by Liesa Persaud
Vision
Christine Roman-Lantzy's guide on cortical visual impairment (CVI) offers essential tools and strategies to help children with brain-based visual impairments develop effective vision use. Backed by 30 years of experience, it provides both a framework and practical methods for supporting children with CVI. Recommended by Jo-Anne Weltman
Vision and the Brain is an essential resource for understanding cerebral visual impairment (CVI) in children. This comprehensive guide brings together experts across fields to address causes, assessment, and interventions, offering educators, therapists, and families practical insights for supporting children with CVI. by Amanda Lueck and Gordon Dutton Recommended by: Bronwen Scott
Paperback – Illustrated, August 3, 2010 by Susan R. Barry (Author), Oliver Sacks (Foreword)
This authoritative guide on vision therapy is essential for treating eye movement and binocular dysfunctions, strabismus, amblyopia, and visual processing disorders. Widely used by professionals worldwide, it’s a key resource for those seeking board certification in vision therapy through the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD).by Leonard Press (Author) recommended by Dr. Susan Barry
Lived Experience
In this moving memoir, award-winning journalists Kelley and Thomas French recount their journey as parents of micro-preemie Juniper, born at 23 weeks and weighing only 1 pound, 4 ounces. Facing life-or-death choices, they explore the boundaries of medical possibility, parental love, and the profound resilience of their tiny daughter.by Kelley French (Author), Thomas French (Author) Recommended by Colleen Peyton
by Rachel Wright and everything ever written on her blog Born at the Right Time Recommended by: Sarah Clayton
Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them by Ross W. Greene Ph.D (Author) Recommended by Kelsie Olds
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