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Is It a Big Problem or a Little Problem?: When to Worry, When Not to Worry, and What to Do

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Your road map through the ups and downs of early childhood Almost every child, at some point during their early years won’t listen, will throw a tantrum, will be mean or aggressive, shy or withdrawn, be a picky eater, and more. As a parent, you know that differences in children’s learning styles and temperaments are a given. However, when any of these problem behaviors become the ‘norm’ for a child, a red flag should go up. If they affect a child’s ability to be happy, relate to others, and go about his daily life, there may be a real problem. Is it a Big Problem, or a Little Problem? will help you to -The size of the problem -How to manage problems on your own with practical tips and strategies -When, if at all, to seek a professional evaluation and what to do in the meantime Learn when to worry, when not to worry, and what to do. This book will be your essential guide to decoding your child’s behavior and navigating the early years of childhood. SHARON ANDERSON, OTR/L, AMY WUSTERBARTH EGAN, MA, AMY FREEDMAN, MA, CCC-SLP, and JUDI GREENBERG, MS, OTR/L are based in Rockville, Maryland at the Ivymount School’s Center for Outreach and Education (CORE). Their mission is to help teachers and families identify needs and implement strategies for helping young children be more successful at home and at school. This unique developmental team of a speech pathologist, two occupational therapists and a special educator/behavior specialist, hold lectures and workshops throughout the Washington DC area for parents and professionals. Library Journal * * *Anderson, Sharon & others (text) & Jessica Glickman (illus.). Is It a Big Problem or a Little Problem?: When To Worry, When Not To Worry, and What To Do . St. Martin's. Dec. 2007. c.352p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-312-35412-1. pap. $14.95. CHILD REARING
Many exasperated parents have wondered whether their three year old needs to have his or her hearing checked. Developmental concerns are common, but it can be difficult to tell what behavior is a "stage" and what is cause for genuine concern. The authors, Anderson, Amy Egan, Amy Freedman, and Judi Greenberg—all speech, language, behavior, and occupational therapists at the Ivymount School's Center for Outreach and Education in Rockville, MD—divide the book into three sections, "The Basics," "Understanding Development," and "Where Children Struggle." Within these, they illustrate specific concerns (e.g., "She can hear, why doesn't she understand?"), explore the range of normal, and examine signals that indicate a need for professional intervention. For "little problems," the authors teach how to rework an environment, routine, or communication strategy to alleviate triggers and encourage mastery. Their strategies for reteaching crucial developmental milestones range from the simple (e.g., no more sippy cups; straws not only improve speech skills but have a calming effect) to the progressive. Disclaimers aside, this book is the equivalent of a valuable appointment with a specialist. Never using an alarmist tone, the authors strike a perfect balance between advocating for early intervention and appreciating the ups and downs of typical childhood behavior. Highly recommended for all libraries. —Julianne J. Smith, Ypsilanti Dist. Lib., MI

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

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March 17, 2018
I just skimmed through to find the parts that were relevant for us, and found the sensory processing disorder section to give a good synopsis of some of the struggles we deal with for Joseph. It was a good overview, but basically showed me that “yes, this is a big problem. You’ll have to look elsewhere for more in depth answers and solutions!” Haha
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April 28, 2008
My Mom works at a special needs school in Rockville, Md. The occupational therapist she works with wrote this book. I think it should be on everyone's bookshelf, a good reference as to what is a cause of worry, what is serious, what needs therapy, what good therapy will do. Gives great ideas to change children's behavior when they have little problems.
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February 6, 2008
didn't really address my concerns but may be a good book for parents who have issues addressed in the book, such as noise sensitivity and separation anxiety.
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25 reviews7 followers
July 8, 2008
This has some good advice and developmental milestones that help you figure out if your child may have a disorder or just a behavioral problem.
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10 reviews4 followers
June 26, 2008
Good for panicked parents. Bad for teachers with their Masters degrees. (Should we all know this stuff??)
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May 12, 2009
This is a great little book about quirky kids. Lots of good practical advice for dealing with tantrums, sensory issues, and variety of concerns. I will recommend it!
11 reviews1 follower
February 27, 2008
Nothing much I didn't already know, but some good tips for raising a child with a lot of energy.
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