Helpful Guides & Tools

Resources for
Parents

We've assembled a library of guides, eBooks, and videos to help you navigate your child's behavioral and developmental journey with confidence and clarity.

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Quick Reference Guides
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eBooks
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YouTube Videos
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Dr. Carosso's Book

Managing The 5 Most Challenging Childhood Behavioral Health Conditions Of Our Day

For more than 30 years, Dr. John Carosso, Psy.D. has helped parents throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania navigate a wide range of childhood behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. In his book, Dr. Carosso aims to encourage and equip parents to help their children struggling with low self-esteem, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and anxiety.

Quick Reference

Quick Guides

Quick-reference materials in an easily downloadable & printable format.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS, & Asperger's
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ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Overview
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Bipolar Disorder in Children & Teens
Kids & young adults with depression or anger issues
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Dyslexia Guide
A comprehensive guide to the development of reading-related skills
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Executive Functioning
The symptoms of Executive Dysfunction & how to help your child self-manage
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Managing Your Child's Public Behavior
Tips to maintain calm during outings with your child
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RAD — Attachment Disorders
Childhood Reactive Attachment Disorder
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Toilet Training
Help with toilet training for young children on the Autistic Spectrum
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What Is Wraparound?
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) — formerly "Wraparound Services"
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Video Library

Dr. John Carosso on YouTube

Dr. Carosso's YouTube channel features 173+ short video episodes covering Autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, discipline, self-esteem, and more. Visit the channel to browse and search the full library by topic.

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Free eBooks

Dr. Carosso's eBook Library

Comprehensive, interactive digital books covering the most common childhood behavioral challenges — written in plain language for parents.

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How We Treat
Depression & Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, and Emotional Outbursts

Targets the five most common reasons parents seek help — childhood depression, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and explosive outbursts — with parent-friendly descriptions and treatment insights.

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The Steps to Improving Your Child's Behavior
A proven formula that makes discipline predictable — and effective

There is a formula for child discipline. Follow the recipe and the outcome is predictable in a positive way — more manageable, respectful, calmer, and grateful children.

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Understanding ABA: A Parent-Friendly Guide
Practical, jargon-free strategies for using Applied Behavior Analysis at home

ABA is frequently cited but mostly misunderstood. This eBook puts it in plain language — a systematized series of approaches that produce real, measurable results for children.

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Understanding an ADHD Diagnosis
How severity level shapes the right treatment plan for your child

How is ADHD diagnosed? How does severity impact treatment? This eBook explains the diagnostic process and the standard of care to help your child reach their fullest potential.

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Are Self-Stimulatory Behaviors Normal?
Understanding purpose, impact, and treatment.

Concerned about your child’s hand-flapping or rocking? This guide explains stimming, when it may be a typical form of self-regulation, and when to consult a specialist—along with practical, judgment-free strategies you can try today.

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The Most Common Discipline Methods Don't Work
Here's why — and how to make them work

Why don't timeouts and taking away video games work? This eBook gives the answer and explains in detail what to do instead to create lasting, positive behavioral change.

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