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Toddler's first steps: A best chance guide to parenting to parenting your 6-to-36 month-old child

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124166
HealthLinkBC , 2022.
URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Material Type
Website
Online
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encount…
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URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Publisher
HealthLinkBC
Publication Date
2022
Subject
Pregnancy
Toddlers
Parenting
Child Health - Diet/Nutrition
Child Development
Childcare
Abstract
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encounter new experiences such as the arrival of a new baby or entering child care. You will also find information on where to find additional resources to support you and your family.
Language
English
Chinese
French
Arabic
Farsi (Persian)
Punjabi
Spanish
Tagalog
Material Type
Website
Online
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Hypothyroidism

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106839
Connaughty, Sharon, Kelton, Sheila. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2007.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Hypothyroidism_123_2001.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Both congenital and acquired hypothyroidism are explained in this booklet. The effect of thyroid deficiency on the infant and on the growing child is outlined in detail. Diagnostic tests are reviewed in the context of the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid feedback system. The last section discusses th…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Hypothyroidism_123_2001.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above URL to view/print.
Author
Connaughty, Sharon
Kelton, Sheila
Corporate Author
Endocrinology Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
PDF, 13 p.
Subject
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Gland. Thyroid Gland Diseases
Endocrine System. Endocrine Diseases. Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Abstract
Both congenital and acquired hypothyroidism are explained in this booklet. The effect of thyroid deficiency on the infant and on the growing child is outlined in detail. Diagnostic tests are reviewed in the context of the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid feedback system. The last section discusses thyroid hormone replacement therapy and the importance of ongoing clinical and laboratory monitoring as the child grows.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
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Hyperthyroidism

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108020
Kelton, Sheila. [Vancouver, BC?]: Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC , 2004. Rev. ed.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1124Hyperthyroidism.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1124
This booklet begins with an explanation of the common forms of hyperthyroidism in children and youth. Diagnostic tests are reviewed in the context of the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid feedback system. The diagnostic approach to this condition and the various modes of treatment are reviewed in deta…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1124Hyperthyroidism.pdf
Author
Kelton, Sheila
Corporate Author
BCCH Endocrinology Clinic
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
PDF file, 15 p., ill.
Subject
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Gland. Thyroid Gland Diseases
Endocrine System. Endocrine Diseases. Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Abstract
This booklet begins with an explanation of the common forms of hyperthyroidism in children and youth. Diagnostic tests are reviewed in the context of the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid feedback system. The diagnostic approach to this condition and the various modes of treatment are reviewed in detail. The last section answers frequently asked questions and provides a list of Internet resources and support groups for families dealing with children with hyperthyroidism
Notes
BCCH1124
ISBN
0000000000003
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1124
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The birds and the bees: Curriculum

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124173
Curtiss, Sarah. Newark, DE: University of Delaware , 2015.
URL
https://asdsexed.org/category/curriculum/my-curriculum-free/
Material Type
Website
Online
This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It also links to additional resources.
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URL
https://asdsexed.org/category/curriculum/my-curriculum-free/
Author
Curtiss, Sarah
Place of Publication
Newark, DE
Publisher
University of Delaware
Publication Date
2015
Subject
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Sex Education
Sexuality
Abstract
This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It also links to additional resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Sex ed for self-advocates

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124172
Barnett, Jessica Penwell, Holmes, Laura Graham, McLaughlin, Katherine, Moyher, Robin, Strang, John, Zhou, Jiaqi, Davila, Joanne. Arlington, VA: Organization for Autism Research , 2022.
URL
https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/
Material Type
Website
Online
This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don't have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.; In each of the nin…
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URL
https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/
Author
Barnett, Jessica Penwell
Holmes, Laura Graham
McLaughlin, Katherine
Moyher, Robin
Strang, John
Zhou, Jiaqi
Davila, Joanne
Place of Publication
Arlington, VA
Publisher
Organization for Autism Research
Publication Date
2022
Subject
Sex Education
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Young Adults-Sexuality
Abstract
This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don't have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.
In each of the nine sections of the guide, self-advocates will be able to read articles and watch brief videos before testing their knowledge about a given topic and practicing new skills.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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