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15 Must-Read Books for every School Psychologist in 2023

Being a school psychologist is a challenging profession, but also rewarding. It involves helping children and adolescents with social, emotional, and academic difficulties. However, this role comes with great responsibility, and school psychologists must remain up-to-date on the latest psychological research and techniques. One way to do this is by reading. Books are a great source of knowledge, and they can provide school psychologists with valuable insights and tools to help them serve students in need. In this post, we will share 15 must-read books for school psychologists.

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“Smart But Scattered” by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare

The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential” by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare: This book offers educators and parents effective strategies to identify and strengthen the executive skills needed by children to succeed in school, work, and life.

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