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Supported by clinical data, Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism (MITA) is a unique, early-intervention application for children with language delay and autism. MITA trains mental integration and language, starting with simple vocabulary, and progressing towards higher forms of language, such as adjec…
Supported by clinical data, Mental Imagery Therapy for Autism (MITA) is a unique, early-intervention application for children with language delay and autism. MITA trains mental integration and language, starting with simple vocabulary, and progressing towards higher forms of language, such as adjec…
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.
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…
A set of affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when repeated, helps children think positively.
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Stretches and Strengthening; Bracing; Weight Bearing
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip and palate.
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip. Includes:; Newborn Nursing consultation; Orthodontic Evaluation; Plastic Surgeon consultation; Pre-Admission Clinic Consultation; Cleft Palate & Middle Ear Tube Surgery; Plastic Surgery, Audiology & Otolaryngology (…
This book can help you overcome your medical phobia. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. *Then you will gradually and safely confront your specific fears.; The book also includes information abou…
A treasure trove of coping, regulating, grounding, and soothing activities and techniques for working with children (aged 6+), teens and adults.; This pack of 70 cards and explanatory guide offers a playful, non-threatening way to explore feelings, and to form effective coping, regulating, soothing…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Outlines the usual treatment and follow-up plans for a baby born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
Wysa is an emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI to react to the emotions you express. Unlock techniques that help you cope with challenges. For extra support, take guidance from qualified mental health professional. Leveraging behavioral techniques, mental health professional help you ident…
Wysa is an emotionally intelligent chatbot that uses AI to react to the emotions you express. Unlock techniques that help you cope with challenges. For extra support, take guidance from qualified mental health professional. Leveraging behavioral techniques, mental health professional help you ident…
Learn about safe exercises that are recommended when you are on reduced activity during pregnancy.
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
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…
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:; - Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.; - Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor…
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:; - Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.; - Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor…
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
Explains what PMDD is, including possible causes, symptoms and how to access treatment and support. Includes self-care tips for helping yourself, plus guidance for friends and family.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of school-aged children (age 6-12 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your child may find stressful, and how you can prepare your child for surgery.
Activities to enccourage speech development for children aged birth to 2, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years.
From the authors:; "Many parents ask us, What can I read about cerebral palsy? This booklet was written to answer that very question. We hope this booklet will help explain what cerebral palsy (CP) is and what supports Holland Bloorview can offer."; Note: Pages 1-15 contain general information that…
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
Paraldehyde is a medication used to treat seizures that last longer than 5 minutes, or come in clusters. This pamphlet explains to parents the right dose, the right time, and the right way to give this medication.
This pamphlet provides information on Developmental Dysplasia of the hip
What is a retractile testicle?; What causes it?; How is this diagnosed?
OCD.app Anxiety Mood Sleep is a mental health and sleep app designed for those with OCD, anxiety, and depression. The app touches on many topics, including: self esteem, belief in change, self criticism, negative thinking, coping, harm, comparing, perfectionism, emotions, social fears, self as an o…
OCD.app Anxiety Mood Sleep is a mental health and sleep app designed for those with OCD, anxiety, and depression. The app touches on many topics, including: self esteem, belief in change, self criticism, negative thinking, coping, harm, comparing, perfectionism, emotions, social fears, self as an o…
The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.; Topics to explore:; - How to …
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
Overview of what febrile seizures are and how to treat them.
Information for families with children in a hip spica body cast. Includes: cast care, skin care, day-to-day care, as well as other resources and hints.
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with …
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with …
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, sham…
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, sham…
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
Explains the types of clubfoot, treatment including Botox, long term follow-up.
Learn what to expect after your child has surgery for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.