RESOURCES
Resources
In addition to developing strong partnerships, providing support to our families and schools, we’ve compiled a list of resources for you and your family.
Professionals
Professionals
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE
Inaam (Nima) Sahar, Reg. CASLPO
Speech and Language Pathologist
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Sue McMillan, Reg. CASLPO
Speech and Language Pathologist, Encouraging Expression
416-239-2030
PSYCHOLOGY
Elena Viola
Registered Psychological Associate
SOCIAL WORK
Anne Secord, BSW, MEd, RSW, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
416-738-8684
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Vince Ferrari, MSW, RSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
416-738-7365
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Gabriella Zazzarino, MSW, RSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
647-347-7709
Books for Parents
Books for Parents
- Keys to Parenting Your Anxious Child. By Katharina Manassis, (2ndEdition), Barron’s Educational Series, Inc., Hauppauge, NY.
- What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A kid’s guide to overcoming anxiety. By Dawn Huebnere, Magination Press, 2005
- Growing Up Brave: expert strategies for helping your child overcome fear, stress and anxiety. By Dr. Donna B. Pincus, Hachette Book Group, New York, 2012.
- Helping Your Anxious Child: A step-by-step guide for parents. By Ronald Rappe, New Harbinger Publications, 2000
- Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Powerful, practical solutions to overcome your child’s fears, worries, and phobias. By Tamar E. Chansky, Broadway 2004
- ADD/ADHD Behaviour Change Resource Kit: Ready-to-Use Strategies & Activities for Helping Children with Attention Deficit Disorder By Grad L. Flick, Jossey-Bass (2002)
- Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Practical Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking By Angela E. McHolm (Author), Charles E. Cunningham (Author), Melanie K. Vanier (Author)
- The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind By Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
- Connected Parenting: How To Raise A Great Kid, By Jennifer Kolari
Books for Children
Books for Children
- THE WAY I FEEL By Janan Cain, Illustrator Janan Cain
- The Invisible Boy By Trudy Ludwig, Illustrated by Patrice Barton
- The New Kid By Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
- Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It By JoAnn Deak, Illustrated by Sarah Ackerley
- Be Positive! By Cheri Meiners, Illustrated by Elizabeth Allen
- Bounce Back! A Book about Resilience. By Cheri Meiners, Illustrated by Elizabeth Allen
- Feel Confident! By Cheri Meiners, Illustrated by Elizabeth Allen
- Forgive and Let Go! A Book about Forgiveness. By Cheri Meiners, Illustrated by Elizabeth Allen
- Have Courage! A Book about Being Brave. By Cheri Meiners, Illustrated by Elizabeth Allen
- Stand Tall! A Book about Integrity. By Cheri Meiners, Illustrated by Elizabeth Allen
- I Am Enough. By Grace Byers, Illustrated by Keturah Bobo
- A Kissing Hand For Chester Raccoon By Audrey Penn, Illustrated by Barbara Leonard Gibson
- Wemberly Worried By Kevin Henkes
- When I Feel Angry By Cornelia Maude Spelman
- When I Feel Sad By Cornelia Maude Spelman
- When Sophie Gets Angry By Molly Bang
- Wilma Jean The Worry Machine By Patrice Karst
- It’s Okay To Make Mistakes By Todd Parr
- Its Ok To Be Different By Todd Parr
- The Feel Good Book By Todd Parr
- Be Who You Are By Todd Parr
- When Worry Takes Hold By Liz Haske
Videos
Videos
Sesame Street: Common and Colbie Caillat – “Belly Breathe” with Elmo
Sesame Street: Me Want It (But Me Wait)
“Just Breathe” by Julie Bayer Salzman & Josh Salzman (Wavecrest Films)
Dan Siegel “Helping the Shy Child Be Brave”
Jennifer Kolari: CALM Technique
Internet Resources
Internet Resources
Canadian Mental Health Association
Children’s Mental Health Ontario
Kids Health
Child and Youth Health
Anxiety BC
