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So, You Are a School Pyschologist
“Dr. Turner’s book is an excellent first step in the right direction. It is an example of his commitment to doing what is right for students. I found the sections on assessment and the IEP process particularly enlightening. This book would be an informative read for any individual involved in the IEP process..”
- William Shupe, M.A., NPS Principal
Updated March 2020. This third second edition 434-page book continues to offer practical advise on aspect of school psychology. This edition was proofed with the help of school psychologist intern, D. Lotz. His insight improves the readability for interns and first year school psychologist. This book, written in Dr. Turner’s unique college lecture style, has real world, practical suggestions that can be immediately implemented. His straightforward, “matter of fact” approach effectively conveys important points without “fluff.” As a former teacher, counselor, and academic dean, his perspective on education is well rounded. His formal education includes two master’s degrees, a doctorate in psychology and post-doctoral work in autism and behavior modification. Dr. Turner has written a comprehensive book that can save many interns, first year school psychologists, and even seasoned veterans valuable time if his strategies are utilized. Many people (professionals too) confuse activity with being successful and effective. However, many school psychologists are so busy running from meeting to meeting and are in “stomping out fires” mode and the day is over before they knew it started. They are very active, but not very effective. Dr. Turner shows us how planned activity and organization are effective. Dr. turner provides us with a common sense model of how to learn good professional habits and make them a part of our professional and daily life.” - Roger McCoy, School Psychologist
Every Day is New Again
A resource guide for care givers, it is based on Dr. Turner's eight hour dementia presentations given throughout Southern California. It's eight chapters include: Neuro-Anatomy; Dementia Evaluations and Treatments; Alzheimer's Disease, Stages, Therapies, and Behaviors; and Helpful Approaches and Environmental Accommodations for Safety. 439 pages.
Letters to My Father
In these 360 pages are three years of faithful letter writing from a son to his father with dementia. The first three chapters convey the lessons learned in writing letters. These address the mechanics, theory, and art of letter writing learned over this three-year journey.
I wrote dad out of love and frustration. I was frustrated he was three thousand miles away and there was nothing I could do. About eight years earlier, I started including dementia as an area of professional study. This led me to offer Continuing Education Units to Elder Care Administrators throughout Southern California. Little did I know my own father would develop dementia a few years later. When he was diagnosed, I knew all too well the prognosis. I knew the certainty of memory loss, paranoia, and eventually death.
On Target
A 114 page guide to optimizing life using only research based interventions. These are interventions scientifically study to make significant changes when implemented.