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This is a practical guidebook for parents, teachers and other professionals supporting children with sensory and motor learning difficulties. It offers an understanding of developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and the impact that this can have in both home and school settings. Each chapter off…
La dĂ©ficience intellectuelle « Je m'appelle Henri et j'ai 4 ans. Il y a quelques mois, mes parents m'ont annoncĂ© qu'Hubert, mon frère jumeau, irait dans une Ă©cole spĂ©cialisĂ©e. J'Ă©tais très en colère, car je voulais aller Ă la mĂªme Ă©cole que lui. Je ne pouvais pas m'imaginer qu'on soit sĂ©parĂ©s toute…
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The authors use a dance metaphor to capture the complexities and possibilities of building strong partnerships between professionals and parents of children with disabilities. This revised edition is rich with real-world stories and examples, refreshing insights, and practical strategies.
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David Knol was born dangerously premature and wasn?t expected to live more than a few hours. He not only survived but went on to live a life full of joy and blessing, despite severe physical and intellectual disabilities. In this memoir, David's mother shares the story of David's life and the remar…
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Organized children are raised, not born. That?s the philosophy behind this confidence-building, sanity-saving book. Fostering organized thinking in your child will help with concrete concerns (think a tidier bedroom!) and build critical life skills like learning to plan and grasping the big picture…
Part of the bestselling "Positive Discipline" series, this book teaches an approach to child rearing and teaching that emphasizes helping children learn valuable social and life skills that will help them make responsible decisions that lead to a more productive and satisfying life. This book is ap…
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This YouTube playlist includes 10 informational videos on sex education for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Andrew Solomon tells the stories of parents who not only learn to deal with their exceptional children but also find profound meaning in doing so. He writes about families coping with deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, multiple severe disabilities, with children who are prodi…
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This workbook provides effective approaches to putting babies and children to sleep. Includes the author's signature Sleep Lady Shuffle. Helps tired parents create and follow an effective sleep plan to achieve sleep success for babies and children of any age - from toddlers to tweens.
Bonjour ! Je m?appelle Camille. J?ai 9 ans. Je collectionne les figurines, j?adore les chevaux et le thĂ©Ă¢tre et je suis? très maladroite. En fait, j?ai un handicap qui s?appelle la dyspraxie. Sais-tu ce que c?est ? En fait, la dyspraxie (ou trouble d?acquisition de la coordination) est un trouble n…
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Featuring ideas such as; -Mistakes can happen on a good day; -It was fun but now we're done; -When it is my turn to listen; -Saying what I think with respect; -Learning to respond to bullying; -Telling my teacher about a problem; -Fire drills at school; -Moving to a new home; - And dozens more
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In this charming comic book, told in poem, the authors, Sautter and Wilson explore how two siblings, Leah and Luka struggle to focus their brains and bodies during the school day. Kindly, a peer mentor helps to explain to these students how they need to use their eyes, hands, feet, heart, brain, et…
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Being a good listener means much more than just hearing what is said with the ears. It is important to break down ALL of the components of listening, to teach your kids to listen with their eyes, hands, feet, brains, hearts - indeed their whole bodies!; Designed to stimulate discussions at home and…
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Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this practical guide helps young adults with dyspraxia and those around them get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders. The new edition of this award-winning book includes an update from the a…
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In this work, the author, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of wholehearted living, a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.
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I Have a Question about Death uses straightforward text and images to walk children through what it means when someone dies, as well as ways they might want to react or to think about the person. Using clear illustrations throughout and with information for parents and guardians, this book is essen…
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Describes what to expect during a multiple-child pregnancy, and covers doctor selection, nutrition, exercise, and signs of preterm labor.
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The popular, research-based Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model is used in schools and childcare settings to address challenging behaviours in children with and without disabilties. Now, with the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) model in this accessible guidebook, you can use this prove…
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Contains stories to be read facing a mirror. This resource stimulates a child's interest in reading, provides a unique bonding experience as adult and child can read face to face, and encourages active learning and attention through play. Aimed at children with autism to improve eye contact. Writte…
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