Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit in- When to Worry and When Not to Worry - Softcover

"Every parent of a 'quirky kid' needs this book."
-T. BERRY BRAZELTON, M.D.

"A WISE AND PROFOUNDLY COMFORTING BOOK."
-MICHAEL THOMPSON, Ph.D., coauthor of Raising Cain

"A superb, original, hugely needed book . . . The first and the definitive guide to understanding these marvelous kids. Free of jargon, full of facts and wisdom and practical advice."
-EDWARD M. HALLOWELL, M.D., coauthor of Driven to Distraction

"As I read this wonderful and helpful book, I kept nodding in agreement: 'Yes, this is right, this is good, very true!' Parents and pediatricians need this book. A+."
-CAROL STOCK KRANOWITZ, M.A., author of The Out-of-Sync Child

"Terrific . . . Thoroughly researched . . . An exceptional resource for anyone working to provide the best care for children with special needs."
-The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)

"Highly recommended . . . Practical, compassionate, and thorough."
-Library Journal (starred review)

A reassuring guide for parents of children who have trouble socializing or who are developing inconsistently offers insight into the often confusing list of diagnoses applied to unusual children, outlining various therapy options and coping strategies. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.