Resources to guide providers, educators, and families.
Supporting growth, learning, and wellbeing.
At Bloom Psychology Services, we believe that collaboration is key to helping children, teens, adults, and families thrive. This page is designed to provide resources for parents, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners who support individuals with learning, developmental, and mental health needs. From practical tools and workshop opportunities to guidance on when and how to refer, our goal is to make navigating care clearer and more effective—for you and the people you serve.
Resources for Providers, Educators, & Families
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Anxiety & Depression
Resources for Preschoolers and Young Children:
What Are Feeling? Lift the Flap Book by Christine Pym and Katie Daynes
An Eggcellent Book of Emotions by Kat Uno
The Big Feelings Book for Children: Mindfulness Moments to Manage Anger, Excitement, Anxiety, and Sadness by Sharon Selby
Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All Ages
Tales from the Lilypad Bedtime Stories Podcast
Resources for School-Age Children:
The Big Feelings Book for Children: Mindfulness Moments to Manage Anger, Excitement, Anxiety, and Sadness by Sharon Selby
When My Worries Get Too Big by Kari Dunn Baron
Calm for Kids App (Requires Subscription)
Resources for Parents with Children & Teens with Anxiety:
Coping Skills for Kids Website
Emerging Minds Family Resources
Resources to Support Kids & Teens with Depression:
The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition by Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD (bonniejkaplan.com)
Understanding the Teenage Brain with Eva Telzer, PhD | Speaking of Psychology Podcast
How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away with Lisa Damour, PhD Podcast
Talking to Kids About Our Own Mental Health Challenges with Lisa Damour, PhD and Rich Roll Video
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Resources for Parents of Preschoolers and School-Age Children with ADHD:
Child Mind Institute’s Pre-K Mental Health Skills Video Series
CDC’s Behavior Therapy for ADHD
CHADD Key Signs of ADHD Infographic
Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child’s Activities Guide
Scrambled: The Children’s Mental Health Podcast
American Academy of Pediatrics ADHD Page
Causes of ADHD | American Academy of Pediatrics
Resources for Teens & Adults:
The ADHD Friendly Lifestyle Podcast
10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals (Second Edition) by Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D.
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention-Deficit Disorder by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.
You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention-Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo
Straight Talk About ADHD in Girls: How to Help Your Daughter Thrive by Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D.
Nowhere to Hide: Why Kids with ADHD and LD Hate School and What We Can Do About It by Jerome J. Schultz, Ph.D.
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Autism
Resources for Parents of Children with Autism:
Moms Talk Autism | The Podcast for Moms Raising Children with Autism
Autism Parenting Magazine
A Parents Guide to High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder By Sally Ozonoff PhD, Geraldine Dawson PhD, and James McPartland, PhD
All My Stripes A Story for Children with Autism by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer
Resources for Teens & Adults:
Indiana Disability Resource FINDER
Indiana Resource Center for Autism: Indiana University Bloomington
The Asperger’s Group at Partners in Autism Facebook Group
Autism for Adults: An Approachable Guide to Living Excellently on the Spectrum by Daniel Jones
Embracing Late Adult Autism: A Self-Help Guide for Adults Discovering Their Neurodivergent Mind and Learning to Thrive on the Spectrum by Susanna Kingston
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Dyslexia
International Dyslexia Association | Dyslexia Handbook
Understood.org Dyslexia Resources
IEP/504 Rights, Self-Advocacy Skills, & College Readiness
Recommended Books & Podcasts on Dyslexia
Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Ben Foss
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Executive Functioning
Resources for Parents & Teachers:
Enhancing & Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children
Executive Function Skills for Life & Learning Video
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
The Loving Push by Temple Grandin and Debra Moore
Impulsive Ninja: A Social, Emotional Book for Kids and Teens About Impulse Control for School and Home by Jonathan R. D. Parker
Everyday Strategies for Executive Functioning Podcast
The Executive Function Podcast
Resources for Teens & Adults:
Making the Grade With ADD: A Student’s Guide to Succeeding in College With Attention Deficit Disorder by Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D.
The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens: Help for Unprepared, Late, and Scattered Teens by Sharon A. Hansen *Adult version also available
Smart but Scattered Series by Pam Dawson, Richard Guare, and Colin Guare
Life Skills Advocate Executive Functioning 101 Resource Hub
15 Tips to Improve Executive Function Disorder
What Is Executive Function? Video
Effective Strategies to Strengthen Executive Function in High School Students or Teens Video
Top Tips for Helping Your Teen with Executive Functions Video
10 Everyday Ways to Build Executive Functioning Skills Video
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Medication
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry & American Psychiatric Association Parents’ Medication Guides (ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Disorder, Disruptive Behaviors)
Fortify Your Life: Your Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and More by Tieraona Low Dog, M.D.
Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids by Timothy E. Wilens, M.D.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Parent & Family Resources | International OCD Foundation
Standing Up to OCD: Workbook For Kids: 40 Activities to Help Children Stop Unwanted Thoughts, Control Compulsive Behaviors, and Overcome Anxiety by Tyson Reuter, Ph.D.
What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kids’ Guide to OCD by Dawn Huebner
Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival
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Testing & Evaluations
Understanding Evaluations: What They Are & Why They Matter
Evaluations for Support at School
Pediatric Psychological Assessments – Yale Medicine
Helping Your Child Understand Testing
Explaining Brains Video for Parents
Books to Support Conversations at Home
Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls by Stephen Hinshaw
Uniquely Human by Barry M. Prizant
My Brain Needs Glasses by Dr. Annick Vincent
Podcast Episodes Focused on Testing & Evaluation
Understood Explains: Evaluations for Special Education with Dr. Andy Kahn
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