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Breastfeeding your multiples: Getting off to a good start

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111610
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
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URLs
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A parent's information guide: Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in the NICU

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113051
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW948_PICC_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW948
This pamphlet provides information about a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW948_PICC_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Catheterization
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW948
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URLs
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Mother's milk in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113226
Neonatal Program Feeding Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW953_Mothers%20Milk%20in%20the%20NICU_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW953
This booklet contains information about breastfeeding, specifically for mothers who have babies in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.)
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW953_Mothers%20Milk%20in%20the%20NICU_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Neonatal Program Feeding Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 23 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This booklet contains information about breastfeeding, specifically for mothers who have babies in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.)
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW953
URLs
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Your first few days in NICU: NICU orientation

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122729
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Vancouver, BC: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUOrientation.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
This welcome booklet includes:; - A family welcome letter, explaining how you can help your baby in the NICU;; - Your vital role as parents in caring for your baby in the NICU;; - Information about your access cards, visitors, and how to keep your baby safe;; - Information about breastfeeding suppo…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUOrientation.pdf
Alternate Title
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orientation
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF file, 12 p.
Subject
NICU
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This welcome booklet includes:
- A family welcome letter, explaining how you can help your baby in the NICU;
- Your vital role as parents in caring for your baby in the NICU;
- Information about your access cards, visitors, and how to keep your baby safe;
- Information about breastfeeding support; and
- Resources and supports available to you as NICU parents.
The booklet also lists NICU amenities on each pod, and includes a map to help you find your way around.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Home respiratory support road map

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123122
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeRespSupport.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeRespSupport.pdf
Alternate Title
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orientation
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 1
Subject
NICU
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Family Support Institute

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125352
New Westminster, BC:
URL
https://familysupportbc.com/
Material Type
Website
Online
The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not for profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.; This website is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.; FSI is unique in …
  1 url  
URL
https://familysupportbc.com/
Place of Publication
New Westminster, BC
Subject
Parenting Children with Disabilities
Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities
Parenting Children with Developmental Disabilities
Siblings of Children with Disabilities
Abstract
The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not for profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.
This website is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.
FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family-to-family organization with a broad volunteer base.
FSI's supports and services are FREE to any family.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Kangaroo mother care in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113610
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1007_KangarooMotherCare_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1007_KangarooMotherCare_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Perinatal/Newborn Education
NICU
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Notes
BCW1007
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Oral Immune Therapy : Every drop counts

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121207
Lactation Consultants. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1022_Oral_Immune_Therapy.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW1022
Learn about how oral immune therapy benefits premature or ill babies. This pamphlet explains how to how to hand express colostrum and breast milk for your baby.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1022_Oral_Immune_Therapy.pdf
Corporate Author
Lactation Consultants
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Premature Infants
Infant Feeding
Breastfeeding
Milk
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
Learn about how oral immune therapy benefits premature or ill babies. This pamphlet explains how to how to hand express colostrum and breast milk for your baby.
Notes
BCW1022
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW1022
URLs
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Sex ed for people with I/DD

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124174
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Washington, DC: National Council on Independant Living , 2019.
URL
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuEvYNNQ-dHeVhbyeJHx9s8oqsvBk621v
Material Type
Video
Online
This YouTube playlist includes 10 informational videos on sex education for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuEvYNNQ-dHeVhbyeJHx9s8oqsvBk621v
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Council on Independant Living
Publication Date
2019
Subject
Intellectual disability
Developmental Disabilities
Sex Education
Sexuality
Abstract
This YouTube playlist includes 10 informational videos on sex education for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
URLs
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Cow's milk free diet for mothers whose babies are receiving breastmilk

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121214
Neonatal Nutrition Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Management_of_CMPA_in_NICU.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00003
What to eat and avoid when breastfeeding your baby with a cow's milk protein allergy, or CMPA.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Management_of_CMPA_in_NICU.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Neonatal Nutrition Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF; 1 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
What to eat and avoid when breastfeeding your baby with a cow's milk protein allergy, or CMPA.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00003
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124787
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124788
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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How to use crutches

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102761
Physiotherapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1013_HowToUseCrutches_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1013
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1013_HowToUseCrutches_2014.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 pages
Subject
Canes/Crutches
Fractures
Abstract
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1013
Images
URLs
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How mindfulness empowers us: An animation narrated by Sharon Salzberg

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125344
Twill. YouTube , 2016.
URL
https://youtu.be/vzKryaN44ss?si=PnwX-o2kjtPFhX0b
Material Type
Online
Video
Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they really are, freeing us from old ways of thinking.; This video is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.
  1 url  
URL
https://youtu.be/vzKryaN44ss?si=PnwX-o2kjtPFhX0b
Corporate Author
Twill
Publisher
YouTube
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
YouTube video; 2 min 21 sec
Subject
Mindfulness
Abstract
Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they really are, freeing us from old ways of thinking.
This video is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Video
URLs
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How to use a needle and syringe

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110808
Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1511_UseSyringe.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1511
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1511_UseSyringe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1511
Images
URLs
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The Sedated Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test (English)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112499
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1641_SedatedAuditoryBrainstemResponseTest_2016_Feb.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1641
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1641_SedatedAuditoryBrainstemResponseTest_2016_Feb.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Brain
Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis
Hearing. Hard of Hearing-Children
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1641
Images
URLs
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Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test (English)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112500
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659_AuditoryBrainstemResponseTest_2016_Feb.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1659_AuditoryBrainstemResponseTest_2016_Feb.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis
Brain
Hearing. Hard of Hearing-Children
Abstract
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1659
Images
URLs
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Mirror Read: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124775
Mirror Read. , No Date.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/mirror-read/id394381695
Material Type
Online
Mirror Read transforms reading, and learning, for everyone: Teachers, Parents, Students, Reading Professionals, Researchers, and everyone from around in the world who is looking to play in reverse - in any language
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/mirror-read/id394381695
Corporate Author
Mirror Read
Publication Date
No Date
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Perceptual Ability
Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities
Child Development
Abstract
Mirror Read transforms reading, and learning, for everyone: Teachers, Parents, Students, Reading Professionals, Researchers, and everyone from around in the world who is looking to play in reverse - in any language
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111026
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Images
URLs
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Printing Like a Pro! A cognitive approach to teaching printing to primary school-age children: (For school staff)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112197
Montgomery, Ivonne, Zwicker, Jill (ed.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Therapy Department , 2019.
URL
http://www.childdevelopment.ca/Libraries/Handwriting/Printing_Like_a_Pro_-_For_School_Staff.sflb.ashx
Material Type
Online
Handout
A printing program, developed by the Sunny Hill Health Research Centre Therapy Department, to support primary grade children learn the correct way to form each letter so that printing becomes easier and more automatic. This can also help to make printing neater and quicker. This printing program is…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.childdevelopment.ca/Libraries/Handwriting/Printing_Like_a_Pro_-_For_School_Staff.sflb.ashx
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Author
Montgomery, Ivonne
Zwicker, Jill (ed.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Therapy Department
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF: 8 pages
Subject
Learning
Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities
Motor Development
Education. Schools
Abstract
A printing program, developed by the Sunny Hill Health Research Centre Therapy Department, to support primary grade children learn the correct way to form each letter so that printing becomes easier and more automatic. This can also help to make printing neater and quicker. This printing program is appropriate for all types of learners in primary grades. It was, however, developed specifically for students with motor learning challenges. It can be used one-on-one or in small group work.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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