DADS GROUP GWENT
ABOUT
A Bit of Background
Here at Dads Group Gwent, our aim is to provide a safe place for any dad caring for a child with additional needs, be that physical, developmental or intellectual. Through sharing knowledge and experiences we can ensure that we all support each other so that we can support our families to the best of our abilities.
WHAT WE DO
Making A Difference
SUPPORT GROUP
Monthly sessions held at Serennu Children's Centre. 2nd Saturday of the month. 10am 'til 12noon. Meet with other dads to discuss any questions or concerns you have about supporting your family
SOCIAL EVENT
Including Walk and Talk Events and Evenings out
"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me."
Jim Valvano
LENDING LIBRARY
Below is a list of books that you can loan to help develop your knowledge and understanding and/or to help support your family.
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Attwood, T. Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Boyd, B. Parenting a Child With Asperger’s Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies
Castellon, S. The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How To Grow Up Awesome and Autistic
Chandler, C. The Science of ADHD: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Collins-Donnelly, K. Starving the Anger Gremlin: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management for Young People
Dietz, G. Dads of Disability: Stories for, by, and about father of children who experience disability (and the women who love them!)
Duffy, J. Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: A Complete Guide to Your Child’s Stressed, Depressed, Expanded, Amazing Adolescence
Dunn Buron, K. Thierfield Brown, J. Curtis, M. King, L. Social Behaviour and Self-Management: 5-Point Scales for Adolescents and Adults
Dunn Buron, K. Curtis, M. The Incredible 5-Point Scale
Grandin, T. Different… Not Less: Inspiring Stories of Achievement and Successful Employment from Adults with Autism, Asperger’s, and ADHD
Grandin, T. The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger’s
Gray, C. The New Social Story Book
Gray, C. Comic Strip Conversations
Harrison, J. Henderson, M. Leonard, R.
Different Dads: Fathers’ Stories of Parenting Disable Children
Hewitson, J. Autism: How To Raise a Happy Autistic Child
Higashida, N. The Reason I Jump: One Boy’s Voice from the Silence of Autism
Hoffman, K. Cooper, G. Powell, B. Raising A Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting can help nurture your child’s attachment, emotional resilience, and freedom to explore
Jackson, L. Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
James, L. Odd Girl Out: An Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World
Mardell, D. Danny’s Challenge: The True Story of a Father Learning To Love His Son
Morgan, N. Positively Teenage: A Positively Brilliant Guide to Teenage Wellbeing
Nadeau, K.G. Littman, E.B. Quinn, P.O. Understanding Girls with ADHD: How They Feel and Why They Do What They Do
Notbohm. E. Then Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Palacio, R.J. Wonder
Parsons, B. The Expectant Father: A Practical Guide To Sharing Pregnancy and Childbirth
Perry, P. The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (And Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
Purkis, Y. Masterman, T. The Awesome Autistic Go-To-Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens
Stanton, M. Understanding Cerebral Palsy: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Stanton, M. The Cerebral Palsy Handbook: A Practical Guide for Parents and Carers
Stromberg, E. Chosen Fathers: Life Lessons Learned From Fathers of Children with Disabilities
Verdick, E. Reeve, E. The Survival Guide For Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents)
Williams, M. Daddy Blues: Postnatal Depression and Fatherhood
Purtill, S. It’s OK To Be Different (Kids book)