Teacher Stories
The Power of Stories and Early Relationships
March 5, 2021
When 4th grade teacher Miriam Marecek turned down the lights and lit the reading candle, magic happened. Pediatrician and journalist Perri Klass describes what it was like being one of Ms. Marecek's students and the impact it's had on her life and professional career. Now, as national medical director for Reach Out and Read, Dr. Klass, promotes books and reading aloud, together, starting at birth.
Teacher Stories
The Power of Stories and Early Relationships
March 5, 2021
When 4th grade teacher Miriam Marecek turned down the lights and lit the reading candle, magic happened. Pediatrician and journalist Perri Klass describes what it was like being one of Ms. Marecek's students and the impact it's had on her life and professional career. Now, as national medical director for Reach Out and Read, Dr. Klass, promotes books and reading aloud, together, starting at birth.
Teacher Stories
The Power of Stories and Early Relationships
March 5, 2021
When 4th grade teacher Miriam Marecek turned down the lights and lit the reading candle, magic happened. Pediatrician and journalist Perri Klass describes what it was like being one of Ms. Marecek's students and the impact it's had on her life and professional career. Now, as national medical director for Reach Out and Read, Dr. Klass, promotes books and reading aloud, together, starting at birth.
Talk Nerdy
Childhood Vaccines w/ Perri Klass
Feb. 15, 2021
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara Santa Maria is joined by NYU professor of journalism and pediatrics Dr. Perri Klass to talk about her new book, "A Good Time to Be Born: How Science and Public Health Gave Children a Future." They examine the profound impact that medical advancements like vaccines have had on infant mortality and public health. Also discussed: the often-overlooked women and minority practitioners who changed the course of human history.
By: Perri Klass and Eileen Costello
2nd Edition
Paperback; 350 pgs
Publication Date: February 2, 2021
Quirky Kids
This classic, coauthored by New York Times columnist and pediatrician Dr. Perri Klass, has been fully revised and updated to reflect the recent significant changes in the recognition and care of children whose development doesn’t go as expected. It includes new information about therapeutic interventions, managing co-morbidities, and getting support for children with developmental differences at school. Additional information included covers community resources and initiatives at hospitals and clinics that make life easier for children with developmental differences and their families.
The authors also offer a stronger focus on self-care for parents in this new edition, with the pediatrician’s perspective of supporting families as they go through the diagnostic process over time. The latest studies show that 1 in 6 children have a developmental disability of some kind—this guide is for the adults who love them and want to help them make their way in the world.
“Every parent of a 'quirky kid' needs this book.”
—T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.
In the News
Good Morning Connecticut at Nine
Dr. Perri Klass talks about how to understand and support kids with developmental differences
Feb. 25, 2021
(WTNH) — The latest studies show that 1 in 6 children have a developmental disability of some kind, and many more will experience developmental setbacks they later outgrow. Dr. Perri Klass explains what can be done in “Quirky Kids: Understanding and Supporting Your Child With Developmental Differences.”
WGN TV / Midday News
Pandemic Challenges for Parents with "Quirky Kids"
Feb. 18, 2021
Drs. Eileen Costello and Perri Klass interviewed by WGN's Julie Unruh about raising kids with developmental differences during the COVID-19 crisis.
WECN / Mom2Mom with Maria Sansone
Quirky Kids (Intro at 1:45, conversation at 17.55)
Feb. 17, 2021
Host Maria Sansone talks with Dr. Eileen Costello, who offers tips for supporting kids with developmental disabilities during COVID.