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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.
Written for early hearing professionals, this book will give readers a solid foundation of knowledge that will help:; Remove barriers to language development; Give children continuous, consistent, and rich exposure to both languages; Recognize the stages of second language learnin; Determine when a…
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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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The It Takes Two to Talk Program is designed specifically for parents of young children (birth to 5 years of age) who have been identified as having a language delay. In a small, personalized group setting, parents learn practical strategies to help their children learn language naturally throughou…
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A generation ago, fewer than 5 percent of girls started puberty before the age of 8; today, that percentage has more than doubled. Early puberty is not just a matter of physical transformation. It is also deeply psychological, with a myriad of effects that can put a girl at higher risk for behavior…
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Occupational therapy uses simple, fun activities to help kids learn the skills they need for daily life, from eating meals and writing the alphabet to socializing with friends and family. Occupational Therapy Activities for Kids is designed to help children at all developmental ability levels stren…
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Freddie is desperate for a pet, so when he rescues Bessie-Belle and she offers to grant his wishes he knows just what to ask for. The only problem is that Bessie-Belle can't hear very well, and Freddie tends to mumble. Whatever can they do? Luckily the Fairy Queen is on hand to explain . . .
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This photocopiable activity book helps teens and tweens who are feeling voiceless, ineffective or fearful in response to events at a world, community or individual level. It incorporates exercises using art and craft, nutrition, mindfulness, yoga and other movement based activities.; This book offe…
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In this important graphic novel, two Aboriginal brothers surrounded by poverty, drug abuse, and gang violence, try to overcome centuries of historic trauma in very different ways to bring about positive change in their lives.; Pete, a young Aboriginal man wrapped up in gang violence, lives with his…
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"Do your loved ones have a hard time understanding your chronic illness or pain, because to them you LOOK fine? But You LOOK Good is a book that gives those living with chronic illness and pain a voice about how they feel, what they need and how others can be an encouragement to them. It is a conv…
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This book is full of strategies and tips to help parents guide the growth of their children's emotional intelligence. Contains illustrations, charts, and even a handy ‘Refrigerator Sheet.’
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The Orthopedic Spine Program at BC Children's Hospital provides care for idiopathic scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital and other spine conditions. This pamphlet provides information about the program.
This latest edition in the Superflex series is a compilation work that introduces 82 new Unthinkables and 14 new Thinkables submitted by Social Town citizens of all ages. Unthinkables and Thinkables are grouped by theme/category for easy reference by student or adult, and each entry includes the ch…
Superflex Takes On One-Sided Sid, Un-Wonderer and the Team of Unthinkables introduces readers to the Unthinkable One-Sided Sid, who uses his powers to make people talk only about their interests or themselves, and his sister sidekick Un-Wonderer, who uses her powers to keep people from thinking abo…
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Superflex and Focus Tron to the Rescue! introduces readers to the Thinkable Focus Tron. Wherever they are?at school, or home, in the community?Focus Tron helps Social Town citizens remember to use their focusing powers to stay connected to what they?re doing or what others are talking about. In the…
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Superflex Takes On Brain Eater and the Team of Unthinkables introduces readers to the Unthinkable Brain Eater, who uses his powers to distract citizens? brains from focusing on what they?re doing or what others are talking about. In the illustrated storybook, Aiden?s classmates are visited by Brain…
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Superflex and Kool Q. Cumber to the Rescue! introduces readers to the Thinkable Kool Q. Cumber (we call him Kool, for short!). Kool helps Social Town citizens stay calm when problems happen, and use strategies they learn to figure out the size of a problem and the expected reaction size. In the sto…
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Since we introduced the Superflex® Curriculum in 2008, creative educators, therapists, parents, and related service professionals have come up with all sorts of new ways to teach the concepts and ideas related to Superflex. Yet, you wanted games and visual teaching tools to make your teachings even…
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Superflex Superdecks are card games created to invoke your own superflexible thinking as you teach students to be more superflexible social thinkers. It's all about superflexibility! The game pack is a companion teaching tool to the popular Superflex Curriculum, which helps parents and professional…
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Superflex® Bingo is a flexible, fun, and educational game! It enables students to practice identifying Social Thinking concepts and Superflex characters to strengthen their self-regulation and superflexible thinking powers. This is not a stand-alone teaching tool, do not introduce this game until y…
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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…
Information about the halo thoracic brace used during recovery of from spinal injury or surgery. Includes sections on: preparing for the brace; what to expect after the brace is on; coping at home; personal care; transportation issues; coping outside of home; what to do in emergencies.
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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Developmental coordination disorder and its consequences: an introduction to the problem / John Cairney --; Developmental coordination disorder and participation / Batya Engel-Yeger --; Developmental coordination disorder, physical activity, and physical health: results from the PHAST project / Joh…
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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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This book is written for parents, relatives, professionals, educators, or caregivers of a child or adult on the spectrum. These techniques are for children and adults that are not yet verbal, making some sounds, using some words, speaking in single words, or using two-word phrases. The author demon…
Inspired by the picture book The Invisible String, this workbook is a comforting project guide for those working with children or any population dealing with separation issues, including:; first days of school, day care, camp, or other life milestones; friendship and other relationship challenges; …
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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…
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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This book outlines an attachment-based approach to help your child succeed based in the latest research. A secure attachment relationship between you and your child actually optimizes their learning ability by enhancing motivation, regulating anxiety, and triggering neuroplasticity. You will discov…
Faites le plein d'idées pour un enfant épanoui ! Éveil corporel et musical, cuisine, mimes, peinture, comptines... 35 exercices ludiques et tout simples pour accompagner votre enfant dans son développement. De la naissance à 3 ans, les bébés découvrent le monde qui les entoure. Avec des activités l…
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Il est fascinant d'accompagner un enfant dans son développement. Toutefois, en tant qu'adulte, ses réactions, ses réflexions et sa façon de percevoir les événements du quotidien nous échappent parfois. Cet ouvrage nous permet d'accéder facilement au monde de l'enfant d'âge préscolaire (3 à 5 ans).
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Faites le plein d?idées pour un enfant épanoui ! Mandalas, jeux de mémoire, d?écoute, d?observation, dessins, massages..., 35 exercices ludiques et tout simples pour apprendre à votre enfant à mieux se concentrer. Distraits par les jeux vidéo, le téléphone portable, la télé...,les enfants ont de pl…
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Kieran does not want to go to bed but Keelyis trying her best to have a regular bed routine for him. Find out what she does to get Kieran to get a good night's sleep.; Includes English translation, Ojibwe translation, and Ojibwe syllabics.
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Little Bunny has a problem and he doesn't know how to solve it. Sometimes things in a little bunny's life can feel so hard. So Big Bunny has an idea. "I have an idea. I'd like you to talk to Some Bunny. Some Bunny is a therapist." Some Bunny To Talk To presents therapy in a way that is simple, dire…
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This book provides a road map of thoughtfully designed lessons to help educators empower students to develop self-regulatory abilities - abilities that research demonstrates will ensure success in life well beyond the classroom. This manual includes teaching strategies as well as concrete examples …
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Neon the Ninja has a very special job. He looks after anyone who finds the night time scary. Lots of us have nightmares, but Neon loves nothing more than using his special ninja powers to keep the nightmares and worries far away, and to keep the magical dreams and positive thoughts close by.; It co…
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Le guide incontournable pour bien accompagner le développement de son enfant. Cette nouvelle édition propose un panorama complet des questions de santé de l'enfant, de la naissance jusqu'au seuil de l'adolescence, tant physique que psychologique. Maladies infantiles, symptômes et modes curatifs, co…
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Faites le plein d?idées pour un enfant épanoui ! Contes, ombres chinoises, cuisine, dessins, modelages, collages..., 35 exercices ludiques et tout simples pour apprendre à votre enfant à exprimer sa créativité. Conceptualiser et imaginer sont deux aptitudes importantes pour la compréhension du mond…
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Cet ouvrage propose au lecteur d?effectuer le parcours complet du développement psychologique de l?enfant stade après stade. Très pédagogique, en référence constante à la vie quotidienne, il permet de s?approprier les notions principales de la psychologie de l?enfant, en les référant à leurs conséq…
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Une réflexion sur les ressorts et les moyens de stimuler la créativité, en particulier chez les plus jeunes. Les auteurs analysent les méthodes d'évaluation et les influences des performances créatrices ainsi que les activités susceptibles de les développer.
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Using these 49 Positive Discipline tools, honed and perfected after years of real-world research and feedback, you'll be able to work with your children instead of against them. The goal isn't perfection but providing you with the techniques you need to help your children develop the life and socia…
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This pamphlet was developed by the Neurosciences Nursing Department at BC Children's Hospital to provide information to families about administering Midazolam in the nose.
This pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
This concise guide is for individuals seeking a counselor for themselves or others. Chapter topics include how to know when to seek help and what kinds of issues counselors assist with; the differences between individual, group, couples, family, and online counseling; the various theoretical approa…
This pamphlet was developed by the Neurosciences Nursing Department at BC Children's Hospital to provide information to families about administering Midazolam in the cheek.
Les statistiques le confirment : les enfants sont plus sédentaires qu?avant. Des changements familiaux, sociaux et technologiques font en sorte qu?ils semblent avoir perdu l?habitude ? ou qu?on ne leur laisse plus le temps - de jouer spontanément dehors à toute heure du jour, seuls, en groupe ou en…
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Que peut-on utiliser comme jouets sécuritaires et intéressants parmi ce qui se trouve chez soi? Compte tenu de l'évolution des intérêts et des habiletés de l'enfant de la naissance jusqu'à 12 ans, quels jouets sont les plus susceptibles de l'intéresser à chaque âge? Doit-on donner aux enfants des j…
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In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Karen Pape tells the story of how some children with early brain damage astounded everyone around them. The brain injury they suffered at or near birth had led to motor problems such as the awkward gait we associate with cerebral palsy. Yet they were able to run, ki…
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Help your child understand and manage their ADHD with engaging activities for kids ages 7 to 12; "I always advise starting treatment with behavioral interventions. Some parents struggle to find the right book to help them develop a behavioral parenting plan, but now they have the perfect book!" - D…
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This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids, including those with ASD, have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it …
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