URL

http://www.sbhasa.ca

Author

Aikenhead, Jennifer

Birkett, Stephanie

Edition

1st

Place of Publication

[Calgary, AB]

Publisher

Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Southern Alberta

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

Spiral-bound soft cover, unpaged, ill.

Subject

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spina Bifida. Neural Tube Defects

Skin Care

Abstract

Information on pressure sores and how to deal with them. In an individual with spina bifida some of the nerves do not develop properly, which results in little or no sensation in some areas of the skin. Without the warning of discomfort or pain from heat, cold, sharp objects, pressure, scrapes or excessive moisture an individual will be unaware of damage to their skin. A sore may develop quite quickly and can worsen rapidly if not attended to properly. Children need to learn the importance of personal hygiene to their overall well being. Parents should begin teaching skin care to their child at an early age, until their routine becomes second nature: * Perform regular self checks of the skin, using a hand held mirror to view those areas not easily seen with the eyes. * Keep skin clean and dry. Moisture and chemicals from urine, bowel material or sweat can damage the skin if left there too long. * Eat nutritious foods and drink plenty of fluids to keep the body and skin healthy.

Notes

Ages 4-14

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 550 AIK 2006

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Author

Addington, Brenda

Place of Publication

Indianapolis, IN

Publisher

PRO-ED, Inc.

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

Workbook with card stand and 480 cards

Subject

Autism

Intellectual disability

Developmental Disabilities

Abstract

Establish a 400-word vocabulary in nonverbal children and lay the foundation for communicating with pictures and signs. Children learn the new vocabulary in a variety of formats so they truly comprehend the words.

The teaching methods are what most nonverbal children need: rote, systematic, and familiar. The activities progress in the hierarchy that most verbal children acquire language:

- learning labels and attaching meaning

- developing vocabulary and concepts

- expanding vocabulary knowledge through associations and experience

The vocabulary is divided into five themes: Home, Community, Food, School, and Animals. Each theme consists of eight units and each unit teaches 10 functional vocabulary words (total of 80 vocabulary words in each theme).

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

FM 272 ADD 2008

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