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

Copies

Author

Arnold, Alana K.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Walden Pond Press

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover ; 198 p., illustrations

Subject

Autism

Fiction

Abstract

For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises - some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he's got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.

ISBN

9780062445834

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 272 ARN 2017

Copies

Author

Arnold, Alana K.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Walden Pond Press

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover ; 176 p., illustrations

Subject

Autism

Fiction

Abstract

For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life is pretty great. He's the caretaker of the best baby skunk in the world--even Janie, his older sister, is warming up to Thor. When Janie gets a part in the school play and can't watch Bat after school, it means some pretty big changes. Someone else has to take care of the skunk kit in the afternoons, Janie is having sleepovers with her new friends, and Bat wants everything to go back to normal. He just has to make it to the night of Janie's performance. . . ."

ISBN

9780062445865

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 272 ARN 2018

Copies