Publications
The Stixrud Group offers a variety of Lectures, Trainings & Publications.
What We Provide
At The Stixrud Group, our team of expert doctors is dedicated to not only providing comprehensive evaluations but also to sharing knowledge and fostering understanding. We are approved by the American Psychological Association to provide continuing education credits for psychologists. As such, we are proud to offer lectures, trainings, and talks on a wide array of topics, including ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, protecting brain health, and more. Our specialists bring their extensive experience and the latest research to each presentation, aiming to educate and empower parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and more. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding or looking for practical strategies, our talks are designed to provide valuable insights and tools to support those with diverse learning and developmental profiles. While nearly all of our esteemed doctors engage in these educational activities, Dr. William R. Stixrud and Dr. Donna Henderson are particularly active, offering such on a very regular basis.
The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child: A Workbook
A guide to move from understanding the science and value behind nonanxious parenting to developing and sharpening the essential skills parents need to be a trusted resource for growing kids.
Authors William Stixrud and Ned Johnson have watched firsthand as the crisis around education and the mental health crisis in childhood have converged in the postpandemic years. Their book The Self-Driven Child was ahead of the curve in addressing the way these forces converge in adolescents at pivotal moments as children develop their sense of autonomy, ambition, self-discipline, and learning style. As the authors have continued to lecture on the book’s subject, parents have again and again homed in on the value of the model dialogues and practice prompts.
Is This Autism?
by Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White
This book provides a deep, current, and neurodiversity-affirmative understanding of the less obvious presentations of autism. It is relevant to all healthcare professionals, educators, family members, autistic individuals, and anyone who is curious about autism. A clinical companion guide, Is This Autism? A Companion Guide for Diagnosing, is available for clinicians who make mental health diagnoses.
Different Thinkers: ADHD
by Dr. Katia Fredrisken & Dr. Yael Rothman
The Stixrud Group’s own Dr. Katia Fredriksen and Dr. Yael Rothman have published Different Thinkers:ADHD, a child-friendly guide that strips away the stigmas, myths, and misconceptions associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is the first title in the Different Thinkers series for kids, written to help them understand their brains and the challenges and strengths that come with being a different thinker.
Different Thinkers: Autism
by Dr. Katia Fredrisken & Dr. Yael Rothman
A child-centered guide that explains autism and highlights the gifts of being neurodivergent!
Using simple language, complemented by appealing and captivating illustrations, Different Thinkers Autism offers an accessible and uplifting message about what it means to have autism, how autism affects emotions and behaviors, and what children can do to manage any challenges while building on their individual strengths.
Written for elementary-age youth, parents, educators, and clinicians, the book features three vignettes of children who are autistic. Each vignette highlights various aspects of autism and how these can shape a child’s behaviors and relationships at home and in school.
Recent Talks & Publications from the Stixrud Team
Podcasts
They’ll Be Fine – Different Thinkers: ADHD – Yael Rothman, Ph.D. and Katia Fredriksen, Ph.D.
Essig Education Group May 2024 Monthly Facebook Chat – Salya Namazi, Ph.D.
What Are People Missing About Neurodivergency? – Salya Namazi, Ph.D.
Publications
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control over Their Lives – By William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home – By William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Different Thinkers: ADHD – By Katia Fredrisken & Yael Rothman
Is This Autism? 1st Edition – By Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White
Is This Autism?: A Companion Guide for Diagnosing 1st Edition – By Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White
Identifying Autism in Children and Adolescents. Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine, 8 (34) – By Namazi, S. (2023).
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