Family Library
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
This practical guide offers an introduction to the basic principles, tools and techniques that comprise the Integrated Play Groups model, designed to support children of diverse ages and abilities on the autism spectrum (novice players) in mutually enjoyed play experiences with typical peers and si…
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
This information guide is for parents and caregivers of young children who have difficulty socializing and interacting with others. TalkAbility offers simple approaches to parents in helping their children develop better social skills for engaging in conversations and making friends. The ideas in t…
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This manual offers practical approaches to families struggling to help their children solve the many puzzles of daily living. The strategies and selected examples and vignettes provide parents with a foundation for building more precise and effective teaching methods.
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, June 6, 2024 | ||
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
A resource for parents to help their children affected with selective mutism to overcome a fear of speaking.; Table of Contents:; Chapter 1 What is Selective Mutism?; Chapter 2 Why Does Selective Mutism Happen?; Chapter 3 How Professionals Can Help Your Child; Chapter 4 What are the Basic Principle…
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This is a two-part book written for caregivers and professionals who work with children with feeding problems. It presents behavioral interventions and approaches on solving a child's resistance to eating. * Part One was specifically written for teachers, parents, and caregivers with no prior profe…
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This illustrated book deals with the fightening prospect of going back to school and the inner worries of a little girl coming to terms with her anxiety. The books helps parents explain to their child what they are feeling and presents counselling techniques to help overcome anxious feelings.
| copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This book guides the parent/educator through the special difficulties encountered when toilet training a child with autism.
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This illustrated guide discusses educational support aids and strategies for children with autism. It builds on the need for visual support and visual structure, covering such areas as hygiene, dressing routines, preparation for school and meatimes, and establishing daily and weekly schedules.
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Directed toward children who have met a child with autism, the author explains how the person with autism is looking for the same understanding and acceptance as others. The book encourages interactive awareness to help increase understanding and awareness.
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, January 26, 2024 | ||
| Copy 3 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This book, laid out in an A-to-Z format, celebrates the extraordinary gifts and unique perspectives that ASD children possess. Each page of this playful alphabet book presents one of the children's many talents and abilities. The kid-friendly illustrations and clever text create a positive portraya…
| BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Created by health care professionals at BC Children's Hospital, this manual helps teach kids how to manage their anxiety. Using cognitive behavioural therapy in a language kids can understand, it explains what anxiety is and provides helpful coping strategies. There are also tips for parents and ot…
| Copy 26 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, February 15, 2024 | ||
| Copy 40 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Missing | On Loan, due Friday, March 22, 2024 | ||
| Copy 46 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | ||
| Copy 47 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, February 23, 2024 | ||
| Copy 55 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | ||
| Copy 62 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Missing | On Loan, due Monday, June 10, 2024 | ||
| Copy 77 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
| Copy 80 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, May 10, 2024 | ||
| Copy 13 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Missing | On Loan, due Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | ||
| Copy 60 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, October 30, 2023 | ||
| Copy 17 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, March 4, 2024 | ||
| Copy 11 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | ||
| Copy 20 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
| Copy 39 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
| Copy 8 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | ||
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | ||
| Copy 6 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, January 2, 2024 | ||
| Copy 21 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, April 1, 2024 | ||
| Copy 24 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | ||
| Copy 15 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | ||
| Copy 9 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | ||
| Copy 28 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | ||
| Copy 25 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, May 20, 2024 | ||
| Copy 23 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, January 26, 2024 | ||
| Copy 16 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | ||
| Copy 10 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | ||
| Copy 26 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Missing | On Loan, due Monday, March 4, 2024 | ||
| Copy 42 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, April 1, 2024 | ||
| Copy 49 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | ||
| Copy 4 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, April 29, 2024 | ||
| Copy 5 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, April 29, 2024 | ||
| Copy 3 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Missing | Available | ||
| Copy 66 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Missing | Available | ||
| Copy 19 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
| Copy 22 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
| Copy 31 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This book is a systematic and comprehensive toilet training guidebook, that addresses the challenges associated with toilet training children with autism and related disorders. Understanding that typical strategies are frequently ineffective when used with children with special needs, this resource…
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
| Copy 3 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This illustrated book guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Concepts and strategies are introduced through metaphors and illustrations, which made them easy to understand.
| Copy 7 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, March 4, 2024 | ||
| Copy 5 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, June 13, 2024 | ||
| Copy 9 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | ||
| Copy 6 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Children pay close attention to their parents' moods. When parents feel upset, their kids may become anxious, and when parents wind down, children also get the chance to relax. When you feel overwhelmed and stressed, it can be hard to help your child feel balanced. The Relaxation & Stress Reduction…
| copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, May 17, 2024 |
Especially designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, "foreign language backgrounds, or language-learning impairments that make it difficult for them to comprehend figurative language," this book presents idioms and their definitions. The sayings are broken down into sections by category…
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Depicts, step by step, children demonstrating various social skills. Each skill is formatted sequentially, similar to a cartoon strip, with digital pictures of actual children combined with text and cartoon bubbles to denote what the children are saying - and sometimes thinking - as they engage in …
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to attending secondary school. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target sp…
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, April 1, 2024 | ||
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to health and hygiene. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target specific s…
| Copy 3 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Having a brother with autism can sometimes be hard, especially when he freaks out in front of other kids at school. It can be so embarrassing! Maybe if the kids knew more about autism they'd stop teasing and making fun of Billy and just be nice.; This book tells the story of a boy whose brother Bil…
| copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
A guide to overcoming food aversions and eating challenges, particularly common among children on the autism spectrum. Topics include: 1. Who Are Resistant Eaters? 2. Oral-Motor Development. 3. Environmental and Behavioural Factors. Contributing to Problems with Eating. 4. Sensory-Based and Motor-B…
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available | ||
| Copy 3 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
