Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a board-certified psychologist with a specialty in school psychology, and a Registered Play Therapist with over 45 years' experience. She is a licensed New York State psychologist who, after retiring from a Long Island public school system, is now devoting her time exclusively to writing, consulting and her busy private practice for children. Previous books include: Please Explain Anxiety to Me: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents; Please Explain Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy to Me: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Child for Surgery; Please Explain Terrorism to Me! A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for Their Parents; Please Explain Time out to Me! A Story for Children and Do-it-Yourself Manual for Parents; and A Smart Girl's Guide to Liking Herself Even On The Bad Days for American Girl. In June 2020, Dr. Zelinger's article, "Expanding social stories beyond the autism spectrum" was a featured article in Play Therapy magazine. She has a chapter on selective mutism in the John Wiley & Sons compendium School Based Play Therapy, as well as a chapter on prescriptive play therapy for fears and phobias in the 2019 Guilford Press compendium, Prescriptive Play Therapy: Tailoring Interventions to Specific Childhood Problems. Dr. Zelinger is also credited with being a consultant for the Bitty Baby book series by American Girl where she assisted in the development of the 'For Parents' sections as well as editorial development of another American Girl book. Her interest in writing began in 4th grade, when a play she wrote about the drought experienced in New York City at the time, was performed by the students in her public school. Dr. Zelinger is a fellow and previous officer in the national American Academy of School Psychology and had spent four years in the capacity of director on the executive board of the New York Association of Play Therapy. As a highly respected child psychologist, she has contributed to nearly 200 venues regarding child development. She and her psychologist husband, Dr. Fred Zelinger, are both certified Red Cross disaster mental health volunteers. They have been happily married for over 40 years, have raised four children and relish their roles as grandparents.
"Filled with just the right number of facts and feelings, this
handbook is an impactful, practical guide for anyone. Dr. Zelinger
recognizes the universality of this disease, yet personalizes it
with anecdotes, tips, and Q & As so that you are empowered and
better able to deal emotionally. This handbook hits your head and
heart and is a must "go-to" book for Alzheimer's. As a mother with
8 children, I found this book to be the singular resource needed by
families with young children who are in the position of having to
explain this disease." -- Kim DiLuzio"Dr. Zelinger's thoughtful and
practical book provides a story that children can relate to and a
guide for parents to better explain what is happening to those who
suffer from dementia. The book creates an atmosphere for
emotionally intelligent conversation about the changes that happen
to the person they love. Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me
is an excellent resource to assist families with this difficult to
explain, but loving family dynamic." -- Bruce Alster, Star Factor
emotional intelligence leadership coach and retired
principal"Finally! A book to explain Alzheimer's disease to
children in an easy-to-understand, developmentally appropriate
manner! As a nurse and mental health counselor, I know how much
this book is needed, as Alzheimer's disease impacts almost 6
million adults. Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me not only
offers children a chance to understand the many changes that a
loved one may experience due to Alzheimer's disease, but also
offers resources for adults to have meaningful conversations with
their child. Zelinger's book even includes a kid-friendly
explanation of the changes that happen in the brain because of
Alzheimer's disease! There are many changes children need to
understand and adapt to when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease,
and Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me is a gentle and
realistic way to begin those difficult conversations. Parents will
find the tips for families, and the question and answer section,
especially helpful." -- Casey O'Brien Martin, LMHC, REAT, RN,
author of Skills for Big Feelings: A Guide for Teaching Kids
Relaxation, Regulation, and Coping Techniques"Please Explain
Alzheimer's Disease to Me is a wonderful resource for families
looking to help children understand their loved one's
Alzheimer's/dementia condition. It is a touching portrayal of the
changing relationship between children and a grandmother living
with dementia. The book also includes valuable answers to common
questions and further reading suggestions following the story." --
Grace Bazile M.S.L.I.S. Peninsula Public Library"If you have a
grandparent with a forgetting disease, this is a good book to help.
It helped me understand what we might experience with my grandpa
and also what happened with my great-grandma before she passed
away. This book helped me to understand how the dementia brain gets
all snarled up and doesn't work right anymore. I like to understand
things, and this helped. This book isn't just helpful for kids,
it's also helpful for caretakers and parents, who might be dealing
with this disease for the first time." -- City Book Review
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