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This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Punjabi.
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Simplified Chinese.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test in Traditional Chinese.
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions in Punjabi.
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions in Simplified Chi…
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions in Traditional Ch…
This collection of family stories shares experiences of raising young children who are Deaf and hard of hearing. It brings together articles written by a diverse range of families from British Columbia, Canada. We hope this book provides you with hopeful, insightful stories and practical wisdom.
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Childhood hearing loss is more common than most people assume, and yet this invisible condition can rob a child of the ability to develop close emotional relationships with family and friends. This book demystifies this condition and offers emotionally-supportive approaches to caring for the child …
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Written for parents of two- to five-year olds who are deaf or hard of hearing. This family friendly book discusses communication, thinking, motor and social development. The authors suggest activities that promote language skills as part of everyday tasks. The book fosters positive child interacti…
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Is Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in a tale that will delight kids with deafness and all children learning to navigate their world.
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Starting at a new school is scary, even more so with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! At her old school, everyone in Cece's class was deaf. Here she is different. She is sure the kids are staring at the Phonic Ear, the powerful aid that will help her hear her teacher. Too bad it also …
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Parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing share their stores including what they wish they had known at the start of their journey. The collection also explores communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and definitions of important terms.
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Deaf and hard of hearing students are often placed in mainstream educational settings. Many of these students appear to succeed in this environment. Deaf author Mark Drolsbaugh examines what is happening behind the scenes. He reveals the consequences of life in the mainstream for deaf and hard of …
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For parents, this pamphlet describes how and why middle ear problems can occur when your baby has a cleft palate. It also discusses the screening program offered by the BC Early Hearing Program, as well as providing Contact Information for related hospital departments and services.
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a debilitating neurological condition in which the brain is unable to effectively process sounds and speech. An estimated 5 - 10% of children are affected uniquely. APD can have a significant impact on all aspects of lifelong communication. This authoritative g…
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…
Follow Betty as she has her first blood test and learns that it is not as scary as she thought. She also learns about blood from Nurse Nina and gets to stay in the hospital and make lots of new friends.
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Learn why your healthcare provider has asked you to get an allergy status check. A penicillin allergy test includes skin testing and oral challenge tests.
A realistic, photograph-based storybook to prepare children for a blood test. Monkey meets a phlebotomist and stays still during the test. His mum reads him a story. Developed in partnership with the UK's National Health Service.; Ages 2-7
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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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Charlie a un nouveau bébé s?ur! Il doit aider ses parents en faisant plus de choses par lui-même. Il reçoit une belle récompense pour son comportement responsable.
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Learn more about how lab and imaging tests are used to help detect (diagnose) and treat blood cancers (types of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative disorders). Includes tips to help keep track of test results and a handout with suggested questions to ask yo…
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Your doctor or nurse practitioner has ordered a medical imaging test that requires you to have an injection of contrast media.; While it is possible that tiny amounts of contrast media can enter breast milk, we want you to know that it is safe to continue to breast feed your baby.; This document ex…
A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.
The Medikidz help Freddy overcome his fears about having a blood test.
A guide for parents and families to support their youth (12-24 years old) in the planning and preparation for adulthood and adult health care.
In addition to food recipes, this book has tips for cooking substitution, entertaining, a list of resources, as well as a detailed trouble-shooting chart for the gluten-free baker. The author also offers advice on how to deal with situations outside the home that may compromise a child’s diet, such…
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Caring for young children is one of the most challenging tasks an adult will ever face. No matter how much you love your child, there will be moments filled with frustration, anger, and even desperation. There will also be questions: Why does my four-year-old deliberately lie to me? Why is everythi…
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A parenting guide to adolescence - a sensible and considerate resource for navigating your teen to adulthood, transforming a traditional time of strife into an opportunity for positive growth for both you and your child. Letting Go with Live and Confidence is filled with the latest findings on succ…
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This book explains how you can make your child's medical procedures less scary and painful. You will learn:; - Secrets to building your confidence in a medical setting,; - Essential steps to help prepare your child for medical tests,; - Practical skills that will transform your child's experience o…
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Brave Henry is all about a little boy who has to take injections everyday. He is scared at first, but becomes brave! His bravery helps him know he can accomplish anything!; [For hormone therapy, chemotherapy, diabetes, or any other condition where a child receives daily needle pokes.]
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From debut children's author Vanessa Bayer and illustrator Rosie Butcher, How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear is a sweet picture book with advice for children and adults for dealing with a sick friend.; When someone dear is dealing with illness, it's difficult to know what to do or say. The actor …
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Kids of all ages have some important questions about how their bodies work - and why their parents and other adults have some strong ideas on what needs to get done every day in order to stay healthy. Children often hear:; "No more screen time!"; "Eat your vegetables!"; "You can't have cookies for …
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Based on over thirty years of expertise, Deborah Plummer provides varied and straightforward activities for teachers, parents, and therapists to healthily engage with children and help them manage anger. This activity book allows space to explore anger and varying degrees of emotion whilst also pro…
Sophie is a strong and brave little girl who talks about how she had cancer at a very young age. Sophie takes you on a journey of her time at the hospital, her battle with cancer and a brief period of her life after, in remission. She is excited to share her story with other children to help them b…
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Approximately 4,500 children and teens are diagnosed with leukemia in the United States and Canada each year. The illness and its treatment can have a devastating effect on family, friends, classmates, and the larger community. This newly updated edition of Childhood Leukemia contains the informati…
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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.
This activity book was written by a former Art Therapist with the Patient and Family Counselling Program and an Oncology Nursing Practice Leader with the BC Cancer Agency. It is designed for children, ages 6 to 12, to help them learn, creative ways of coping when a family member is living with can…
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Nevermind always carries on whatever happens! Each time something horrible happens to him he just tucks his feelings away and carries on with life. Find out what happens to Nevermind and how he begins to understand that his feelings do matter, how he learns to express them and stand up for himself.…
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Hattie lives by herself on an island. Lots of people try to bring kindness to Hattie, but each time she is very horrid to them, smashing and spoiling everything they try to do for her. So after a while they all stop trying and Hattie is very alone. With the help of the lapping water-over-her-toes, …
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Is hitting, biting and bullying normal behaviour in young children? When does such behaviour start? What can you do to make sure it doesn't continue? Or will it stop on its own? Why are some children more aggressive than others? When should you start to worry?; This interactive 2-disc DVD set uses …
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A resource for parents to help their children affected with selective mutism to overcome a fear of speaking.; Table of Contents:; Chapter 1 What is Selective Mutism?; Chapter 2 Why Does Selective Mutism Happen?; Chapter 3 How Professionals Can Help Your Child; Chapter 4 What are the Basic Principle…
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Through sweet, simple prose and vivid illustrations, this heartwarming book encourages positive behaviour as children see how very easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.
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Les enfants et les adolescents (ainsi que, parfois, les jeunes adultes) sont capables de gérer un certain nombre de situations stressantes. Ils tentent de s'y adapter pour répondre aux exigences de leur vie personnelle, familiale et scolaire. Parfois, cela devient trop difficile et c'est la crise, …
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This book includes assessment and treatment information, case examples, easy-to-implement workbook sheets, and informative handouts for Selective Mutism. The author is an advocate of team treatment, where parents, schools, and mental health professionals work together. This book provides interventi…
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Overcoming Selective Mutism is a comprehensive guidebook offering parents the knowledge and guidance they need to move their child beyond silence. The authors offer a creative and motivating Journey theme to introduce tools that help parents and children plan and conquer some of the most common cha…
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A young girl uses color to express her full range of emotions as she undergoes cancer treatment.
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