Making Sense of Interventions for Children with Developmental Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Professionals:
Making Sense of Interventions is a clear‑eyed, compassionate guide for parents and professionals navigating the overwhelming landscape of interventions marketed for children with developmental disorders. Drawing on rigorous scientific evaluation, the authors unpack the many non‑evidence‑based treatments that circulate in the realms of speech, language, literacy, fluency, voice, communication, attention, cognition, working memory, behaviour and social connectedness.
With empathy for families seeking answers and for practitioners striving to help, the book explains why certain popular interventions lack scientific support, how to recognise red flags and what genuinely evidence‑based alternatives look like. Written in lively, accessible plain English, it offers:
- Straightforward descriptions of widely promoted interventions and the children they target
- Clear, reasoned explanations of why some approaches should be treated with caution or avoided
- Scientifically supported alternatives that are more likely to benefit children and young people
This first book lays the groundwork for informed decision‑making, empowering readers to distinguish between hope, hype and genuinely helpful practice.
Evidence‑based Support for Children and Young People with Additional Needs: The Roadmap
Building on the foundations established in Making Sense of Interventions for Children with Developmental Disorders, Evidence‑based Support for Children and Young People with Additional Needs expands the conversation into a comprehensive, lifespan‑aware guide for parents, teachers and healthcare professionals. The Roadmap explains neurodiversities and developmental disorders from infancy through young adulthood, contrasting typical developmental pathways with what happens when differences or difficulties are present.
Written in the same approachable, plain‑English style (with a full glossary for clarity), this book helps readers evaluate the strength of scientific evidence behind the strategies and supports commonly used in homes, classrooms and clinical settings. It distinguishes what is likely to help from what is unlikely to, enabling confident, informed choices. The Roadmap takes readers on an engaging journey through topics including:
- Hothousing, parenting and early learning
- Reading, writing, spelling, language, speech, voice, resonance and fluency
- Executive functioning, working memory and self‑regulation
- Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, NVLD and other neurodivergences
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Social connection, belonging and myth‑busting
Designed as a practical reference for everyday use, The Roadmap supports families and professionals across home, early years settings, schools and community environments.
