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Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
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.
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This accessible and authoritative guide helps parents understand how autism spectrum disorder is defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioral and developmental therapies for children with ASD. Topics include: symptoms, accessing care, services in the community, and th…
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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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With the help of this handy guide, you can bring tried and tested occupational therapy activities into your home and encourage your child to succeed with everyday tasks while having fun in the process.; This expanded edition of the award-winning book includes new advice on toilet training, coping w…
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A feeding disorder is a sensory-motor disorder and should be treated accordingly. This involves analyzing the child's oral movement patterns as well as his ability to register and regulate sensory information. Strategies for a Successful Mealtime provides a structured oral movement and feeding prog…
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Presents a step-by-step guide for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder to help them develop more advanced communication skills, focusing on helping the child reach the following four goals: 1) improved two-way interaction, 2) more mature and conventional ways of communication, 3) bette…
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When a child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to communicate the diagnosis to their child. This book is designed to be read with the child as a simple introduction to their diagnosis. Written by a doctor and a children's aut…
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Provides techniques and tips while offering strategies and practical advice for dealing with everyday challenges with autistic children, including managing behaviors, improving muscle tone, developing social skills, and selecting diets. Part one includes the theory of sensory integration, occupatio…
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This innovative, family-focused group therapy program helps children with high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome conquer their anxiety-and participate more fully in home, school, and community life. Includes 15 complete sessions for children 8-14 and their parents.
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In Meet the Overs and the Unders, your child will be introduced to two different families, the Overs and the Unders, as they explore the eight different sensory systems and their over- or under-reactions to different sensory input.; Beautiful illustrations paired with just the right questions, this…
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Meant to be read with a parent, this book addresses big questions ("What's ASD?" "Why me?") and provides strategies for communicating, making friends, and succeeding in school. Filled with quotes and stories from real kids, the book also offers helpful facts, checklists, dialogues, and resources.
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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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This graphic novel tells the story of Bridget and Carlton. Bridget and Carlton are as close as any sister and brother. But their relationship is particularly special. Carlton has autism and is almost completely nonverbal. He's smart, funny, creative, and loving. He has immense challenges in speakin…
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A loving sister finds a positive way to look at her sisters diagnosis of Autism while providing unconditional love and support to her.
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An easy-to-use resource for professionals and parents, this book provides fun and practical ideas to help motivate and extend communication and play skills in children with autism with the support of pictures.; The book describes how picture scripts can help facilitate play and learning and provide…
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Ellie notices that her body is changing. Hair is growing in new places and there are other changes happening too. Ellie's mum helps her understand that she has started growing into a woman.; Following Ellie as she begins to notice changes to her body, this simple resource helps parents and carers t…
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Tom notices that his body is changing. Tom's voice is different and hair is growing in new places. There are other changes happening too. Tom learns that he has started growing into a man.; Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach…
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This book provides a series of lessons to help those who teach students with autism specturm disorders (ASD) to develop social relationships.
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Tom likes lots of different things. He likes singing and watching TV in the family room. There are also things that Tom enjoys doing in private, like touching his penis.; This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about masturbation.…
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