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Children with Serious Conduct Issues: A Case Study, a NEATS Analysis, and Case Planning    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $3.99 USD. 11490 words. Published on February 14, 2010. .

This book is for parents and professionals as they work together to help children who have serious conduct issues. Conduct issues are common in childhood. The issues are serious when children do not respond to reasonable parental requests and when children's actions put themselves and others in danger. This book provides much needed information and guidance.
Child Sexual Abuse: From Harsh Realities to Hope    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $5.99 USD. 69250 words. Published on February 16, 2010. .

Through stories, this book shows what child sexual abuse means to children who have been sexually abused, perpetrators, mothers, and other family members. The book also describes services for child and adult survivors, perpetrators, and other family members. What individuals and groups can do for prevention is included.
A NEATS Analysis of Autism Spectrum Disorders    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $1.99 USD. 6280 words. Published on February 16, 2010. .

The purpose of this article is to describe the various types of autism and to show how early intervention can help some children with autism gain in social and language skills. The article also describes ASD in terms of their neurobiology, executive function, attachment, trauma, & self-regulation (NEATS). Important information for parents and professionals.
What Child Sexual Abuse Means to Child Survivors    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $0.99 USD. 4470 words. Published on February 17, 2010. .

Children have a lot to say about their own sexual abuse, much of it surprising. They know far more than adults realize and have views that call out abusers for who they really are. Based on interviews, this article shows the many different ways that children think about being sexually abused.
Executive Function and Self-Regulation in Children    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $0.99 USD. 2230 words. Published on February 19, 2010. .

Executive function and self-regulation are two capacities important to child development. This article describes what these two terms mean, illustrates main points with case examples, and provides guidelines for parents and professionals.
A NEATS Analysis of Childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $1.99 USD. 3560 words. Published on February 19, 2010. .

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) require special care. This article describes ADHD, illustrates main points with case examples, and provides guidelines for parents and professionals. The article covers neurobiology, executive function, attachment, trauma, and self-regulation (NEATS).
How to Teach Children to be Sex Offenders    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $0.99 USD. 7260 words. Published on February 23, 2010. .

This small book outlines steps parents can take to teach children how to be sex offenders. It's easy. This part is satire. Next I discuss what parents and a concerned public can do to prevent children from becoming sex offenders. Prevention is hard. People must really want to do it. Apparently, not enough of us do. So, we will keep on raising children to be sex offenders. Is that what we want?
School Violence & Workplace Violence: Risk Assessment    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $2.99 USD. 4030 words. Published on March 12, 2010. .

Risk assessment for violence involves the investigation of five factors: These factors are 1 ) precipitating events, 2) patterns of direct statements, 3) circumstances that increase the likelihood of violence, 4) signs of cumulative stress, and 5) indicators of lowered risks for violence. This article describes a risk assessment based on these factors. For school violence and workplace violence
The NEATS: A Child & Family Assessment    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $5.99 USD. 39010 words. Published on March 31, 2010. .

This book describes five areas of human functioning that are fundamental to child and family development. They are neurobiology, executive function, attachment, trauma, and self-regulation. Parents and professionals will find this handbook helpful as they work together to promote children's optimal development. Includes case studies to illustrate main points.
Children & Adolescents with Problematic Sexual Behaviors    by Jane Gilgun
Price: $2.99 USD. 5600 words. Published on May 4, 2010. .

Children & teens who are sexually aggressive and who are preoccupied with sex worry parents and for good reason. This short book provides information on how to help child & teens who behave in sexually inappropriate ways. For parents and professionals.