Mary Wainwright, M.S.,

School Psychologist for Haight, Otis, and Washington Schools

You can find me at Otis on Wednesday. I am always available for parent or teacher consultation about children's emotional, intellectual, and social functioning. Please feel free to call me to set up an appointment. At Otis, 748-4013 ext. 125  Special Education office voice mail is 748-4012 ext. 143

RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND WEBSITES FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS

   Social/Emotional Functioning:

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child  by John Gottman

Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children  by Linda Lantieri and Daniel Goleman

The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience by Martin Seligman

Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning: http://www.casel.org

   Behavior

        Taking Charge of ADHS:The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents by Russell Barkley

        Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior  by Russell Barkley

        Transforming the Difficult Child by Howard Glasser and Jennider Easley

   Learning Difficulties

        Overcoming Dyslexia  by Sally Shaywitz

        A Mind at a Time  by Mel Levine

        Great Schools (formerly Schwab Learning): www.greatschools.net

        Learning Disabilities:  www.ldonline.org