Contents
OCD Books
- For Clinicans
- For Parents/Carers
- For Children & Young People
Tourette’s Syndrome Books
- For Clinicans
- For Parents/Carers
- For Children & Young People
CBT Books
Books for Teachers
Multi-Media
Updated Jan 2006
OCD Books
For Clinicians
Clark, David A. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for OCD
Overview of cognitive and behavioural techniques for the treatment of OCD. Designed for professionals.
March, J. & Mulle, K. OCD in Children and Adolescents: A Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment Manual
Manualised approach to CBT treatment of OCD including psychoeducational material and questionnaires. Designed for professionals but more accessible to carers than above.
March, J. S.& Benton, M. Talking Back to OCD: The program that helps kids and teens say “No way”-and parents say “way to go”
2007
Dr March tackles the bewilderment and isolation felt by some many families highlighting the fact that OCD is nobody’s fault and emphasising that recovery is possible.
Swinson, R, Antony, M Obsessive Compulsive Disorder theory, research & treatment.
Rachman, S
& Richter, M. (1998)
For Parents/Carers
Chansky, Tamar E. Freeing Your Child From OCD
Francis, G & Gragg R.A (1996) Childhood Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Sage
Publications
A clinicians guide- brief and factual
Graham, Phillip (2005) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for children & families
Pinto Wagner, Aureen (2000) What to do when your Child has Obsessive-
Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions Lighthouse Press
A practical guide for parents
Roy, C. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Survival Guide for Family and Friends
A book specifically for the family and friends of people with
OCD including ideas about how to support the person with
OCD as well as an overview of OCD resources
Rapoport, J. (1989). The Boy who couldn’t stop Washing: The experience and
treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder New York:
E.P.Dutton
A classic text about OCD in young people
Thomsen, Per Hove From Thoughts to Obsessions: OCD in Children and Adolescents
Written for parents, relatives and professionals this book provides straightforward explanations of symptoms, assessment procedures and treatment of OCD.
Waltz, Mitzi OCD: Help for Children and Adolescents
Written by a woman with OCD who has two children with OCD, this book provides information about OCD, its diagnosis and treatment and advice for working with schools.
For Children & Young People
Allen, A. Kissing Doorknobs
A fictional story about an 11-year-old girl with OCD and the way it affects her family. Suitable for children, adolescents and adults.
Arturo, J. & Benson, R. You do That Too?: Adolescents and OCD
An illustrated book for teenagers that tells the story of a fictional adolescent with OCD providing factual information along the way.
Frank, Kim (2005) The Handbook for helping kids with anxiety & stress
Hyman, B. & Pedrick, C. The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A self-help manual for adults and older adolescents that guides the person with OCD through exposure with response prevention. Includes advice for family members.
Moritz, E. Katia Blink, Blink, Clop, Clop: Why Do We Do Things We Can’t Stop? An OCD Storybook
An illustrated book written to help children understand OCD.
Niner, Holly L Mr. Worry: A Story about OCD
An illustrated story about a young boy with OCD and the help he received from a CBT practitioner.
Schwartz, Jeffrey M Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviour
A four-step self-treatment manual suitable for adults and older adolescents with OCD.
Stallard, Paul (2002). Think Good-Feel Good A Cognitive Behaviour Therapy workbook for children & young people
Veale, D & Willson R(2005) Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Constable & Robinson
This book is primarily for adults but there are a few chapters
which have been found to be helpful for children
Wagner, Aureen. Up and Down the Worry Hill: A Children’s Book about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and its Treatment
An illustrated book designed to help parents and professionals explain OCD to younger children through the story of “Casey”, a young boy with OCD.
Wever, C. & Phillips, N. The Secret Problem
An illustrated book that describes OCD in clear and simple language to help children, teenagers and their parents understand OCD and its treatment.
TOURETTES SYNDROME
For Clinicians
Leckman, J. & Cohen, D. Tourette’s Syndrome: Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Care
For Parents/CarersA very comprehensive edited text by experts in TS covering neuropsychological, epidemiological and neuropsychiatric perspectives on TS and related disorders as well as approaches to assessment and treatment.
Chowdhury, Uttom Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals
This book provides a review of the symptoms and possible causes of TS as well as advice on treatment and strategies for parents and professionals to help children cope with bullying and low self esteem.
Haerle, T. Children with Tourette Syndrome: A Parents’ Guide
A handbook for parents including information about medical, educational, family and emotional aspects of TS including tips for getting help and an overview of treatment..
Shimberg, E. Living with Tourette Syndrome
A practical guide written by a mother who has three children with Tourette’s Syndrome. Provides advice for parents, teachers and professionals with a focus on the impact of TS on families and the issues that arise for adults with TS.
Waltz, M. Tourette’s Syndrome: Finding Answers & Getting Help
A comprehensive practical guide designed for parents and carers that provides an introduction to Tourette’s Syndrome as well as parenting techniques and suggestions for accessing support and liaising with schools.
Robertson, M. & Tourette Syndrome: The Facts
Baron-Cohen, S.
A book for parents and professionals about the causes of TS, how it is diagnosed, and ways in which it can be treated including a section on frequently asked questions.
For Children & Young People
Buehrens, A. & Adam and the Magic Marble: A Magical Adventure
Buehrens, C.
Written by a 10-year-old boy with TS and his mother, this is a story about three boys who have TS and their friend who has cerebral palsy who discover a magical marble.
Seligman, A. & Don’t think about Monkeys
Hilkevich, J.
A collection of 14 stories written by young people and adults with TS.
CBT
Stallard, Paul. Think Good – Feel Good: A Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Workbook for Children and Young People
A practical resource for professionals undertaking CBT with children and young people including photocopyable materials and access to web-based resources.
Turner, C. Learning About OCD and Fighting Back!: A Workbook for Young People (Telephone CBT Project)
A treatment manual for children and young people participating in telephone CBT treatment for OCD.
TEACHERS
Dornbush, M. & Pruitt, S. Teaching the Tiger: A Handbook for Individuals Involved in the Education of Students with Attention Deficit Disorders,
Tourette Syndrome or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A comprehensive resource designed for professionals working with and within education that discusses the impact of ADHD, TS and OCD on a child’s classroom performance as well as approaches to educational assessment and intervention.
OTHER
Helping Hands Press You Will Always be My Dad
An illustrated book designed to help children come to terms with parental separation.
Helping Hands Press It’s Always me They’re After
An illustrated book designed to help children cope bullying.
Helping Hands Press Could You Leave the Light On?
An illustrated book designed to help children who are afraid of the dark.
Helping Hands Press Grandad I’ll Always Remember You
An illustrated book designed to help children cope with the death of a loved one.
MULTIMEDIA
Institute of Psychiatry Why Me? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder CD-Rom for Young People, Families and Professionals
A CD-Rom for children, young people and families that provides an overview of OCD, it’s diagnosis and its treatment.
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