Websites
https://livesinthebalance.org/ - Founded by Dr. Ross Greene, this website provides resources on his Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach, aiming to help caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals manage challenging behavior in children through collaborative problem-solving and empathy. Lives in the Balance offers practical tools, webinars, and resources to support families and professionals in implementing CPS.
Useful Links and Resources
https://reframingautism.org.au/ - This Australian organization is dedicated to promoting neurodiversity-affirming resources and support for individuals with autism and their families. They offer educational resources and services for parents, caregivers, and professionals, focusing on understanding autism from an inclusive and compassionate perspective.
Books for parents
These resources provide valuable insights into collaborative, empathetic, and trauma-informed approaches to parenting and education.
The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition]: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children Paperback by Ross W Greene PhD - This book, now in its sixth edition, is a cornerstone for understanding and supporting children who may be easily frustrated or have difficulty with flexibility. Dr. Greene introduces the CPS approach here, offering practical steps for caregivers to help children manage their emotions and frustrations through collaboration and empathy, rather than punishment or rewards.
Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child by Ross W. Greene Ph.D. - In this book, Dr. Greene expands on his CPS approach to address a wider range of family dynamics. He emphasizes creating a collaborative partnership with children, focusing on mutual respect, empathy, and understanding. This approach leads to the strengthening of family relationships through cooperation.
Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids Hardcover by Mona Delahooke (Author) - Delahooke explores how the mind-body connection influences children’s behavior, advocating for approaches that prioritize understanding emotional regulation and resilience. Her work aligns with trauma-informed and empathy-based practices, helping caregivers move beyond behavioral management to foster a deeper, nurturing relationship with children.
Books for kids
These neuro-affirming books are suitable for kids in helping them understand neurodivergence in those around them and/or in themselves.
Some Brains: A book celebrating neurodiversity by Nelly Thomas - This beautifully simple and inclusive picture book is a celebration of all the different ways brains can work. With clear language and vibrant illustrations, it helps children understand and appreciate neurodiversity—including autism, ADHD, and more—fostering respect, empathy, and self-acceptance from an early age.
Just Right For You by Dr Melanie Heyworth - Written with warmth and sensitivity, this picture book celebrates the unique and perfect individuality of every autistic child. It delivers a strong message: there is nothing wrong with you—you are just right. A powerful read for building self-esteem and helping children feel seen, valued, and celebrated.
The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by Yenn Purkis & Tanya Masterman - Empowering and engaging, this practical guide helps young autistic people better understand themselves and the world around them. Written by autistic authors, it offers real advice, relatable stories, and helpful tools to navigate school, friendships, emotions, and self-advocacy with confidence and pride.
Pretty Darn Awesome: Divergent not Deficient: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance on the Autism Spectrum by Lauren O'Grady - A heartwarming story about a little boy with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—a less widely known profile on the autism spectrum. This book sensitively explores his daily challenges while celebrating his remarkable strengths. A valuable and accessible introduction to PDA, ideal for sharing with children, siblings, teachers, family members, and classmates to build understanding and acceptance.
Hey Warrior: A book for kids about anxiety by Karen Young - Through beautiful illustrations and gentle storytelling, Hey Warrior explains the brain science behind anxiety in a way that makes sense to children. It empowers kids to understand their emotions and realise they are not alone—offering practical strategies for managing big feelings with bravery and self-compassion.
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