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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.
Building on the 5-point scale, Kari has written a workbook for adolescents and young adults called A 5 Is Against the Law! The book was developed for youth who have difficulty understanding social boundaries and who might inadvertently step over those boundaries.
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6 SUPER SKILLS to help teens stay focused and reach their goals!; Do you sometimes have trouble paying attention in school? Do you lose track of time and deadlines? Do you often feel ?scattered? or unorganized? You?re not alone. All teens need a little extra help staying focused?in school and in li…
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Every night, Bailey dreams about magical dresses: dresses made of crystals and rainbows, dresses made of flowers, dresses made of windows... Unfortunately, when Bailey's awake, no one wants to hear about these beautiful dreams. Quite the contrary: "You're a BOY!"; Mother and Father tell Bailey. "Yo…
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Recognising, expressing and understanding emotions helps young children make sense of their life experiences. Children diagnosed with autism can have significant difficulties with recognising and processing emotions which can lead to high levels of anxiety as they struggle to make sense of the unpr…
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Grâce aux progrès de la science, nous savons maintenant que le mouvement fait partie intégrante de la santé de la future maman et de son bébé. Or, puisque de grands changements s'opèrent dans le corps de la femme enceinte, la majorité des principes d'entraînement traditionnels ne s'applique plus à …
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Le monde change, l'éducation de nos enfants aussi.Quelle place faire à l'autorité et à la discipline face au dialogue, à l'ouverture sur le monde, au respect de l'enfant ?De nombreux parents se retrouvent démunis, confrontés à ce dilemme.Arrêter de crierDonner de l'autonomieProfiter des moments en …
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PedaYOGA 2 se veut un guide de 100 jeux et techniques pour stimuler la concentration, l'apprentissage, le mieux-être et la socialisation des enfants. Vous trouverez une multitude de jeux inspirés de diverses techniques alternatives. Que vous soyez parent, intervenant, enseignant ou éducateur, ce gu…
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Des postures de yoga très simples à pratiquer au quotidien. De la naissance à 2 ans, des postures de yoga à adopter au quotidien: comment tenir son bébé, le soulever, le placer pendant l?allaitement, l?aider à se détendre?des postures bonnes pour le bébé et pour sa maman.
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On its own or as a companion to the book "101 Ways to Make Friends: Ideas and conversation starters for people with disabilities", this collection of strategies is for parents, leaders and teachers of all kinds. It's a book about being a friend, learning ways to make a contribution to community, an…
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Authors Susan Stanfield and Aaron Johannes use their 50+ years of experience of working with folks with disabilities to offer this compendium of simple, practical strategies for expanding and deepening relationships.; The ideas were generated by folks with disabilities, their families, and those wh…
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Accessories to accompany the Circles mat/wall chart. Circles involves categorizing social roles and designating each of six colour circle with its associated Three "T's", Touch, Talk, and Trust. The Circles mat/wall chart is intended to provide a reinforcement activity to the video program: "Circle…
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Ce livre est un outil pour aider les parents à aborder avec leur enfant atteint d'un traumatisme crânien ce qu'il vient de lui arriver.; -; This book is a tool to help children who have suffered a head injury, and their parents, to deal with what has happened to them.
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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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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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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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Le suicide est un geste brutal et difficile à saisir pleinement, surtout lorsqu?il survient durant l?adolescence. Idée fugace pour certains jeunes, plus persistante chez d?autres, elle fait d?assez nombreuses victimes pour faire du suicide la deuxième cause de décès chez les 14 à 19 ans.
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Les parents se sentent désemparés et impuissants face à la souffrance et à l'états suicidaire de leur enfant. Or, il leur est impossible de l'aider à surmonter sa détresse. Telle est la conviction de l'auteur qui veut permettre aux parents de contribuer efficacement à la prévention du suicide chez …
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Ce n'est pas toujours évident de comprendre ce que ressentent les enfants et de savoir comment intervenir pour désamorcer des situations difficiles. Dans cet ouvrage, l'auteure établit un parallèle entre le monde des émotions et la météo, afin de fournir aux parents, aux éducateurs, aux enseignants…
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This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism.; All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bring…
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Une des enseignantes de Léane a eu un nouveau bébé et Léane suggère à la classe de fabriquer un cadeau pour le bébé. Est-ce que Léane peut faire en sorte que le projet commence?
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"Nobody gets me, Mama!" In All My Stripes, Zane the zebra feels different from the rest of his classmates. He worries that all they notice about him is his "autism stripe." With the help of his Mama, Zane comes to appreciate all his stripes - the unique strengths that make him who he is! Includes a…
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AMAZE takes the awkward out of sex ed. Features fun, animated videos about sex, bodies, and relationships.; Includes:; - Engaging, educational, age-appropriate, often humorous sex education videos for young adults.; - Educational resources, including short videos, to build the skills of parents and…
Teaches children about what anger is and how to manage it effectively. Covers the 3 key areas in managing anger - empathy, impulsivity and locus of control as well as communication techniques and relaxation skills.
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Follow Angie's journey at the hospital after she falls off her bike, has a seizure and then needs a test to check her brain is working properly.
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In The Anxiety and Depression Workbook for Teens, you'll find straightforward and easy-to-implement cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you stay one step ahead of your symptoms, connect with friends, try new things, bounce back from setbacks, and start feeling better right away. You'l…
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Vous pensez que votre enfant souffre d'anxiété ? Alors ce livre est pour vous !; Que sont le stress et l'anxiété ? D'où proviennent-ils et pourquoi certains enfants et adolescents y sont-ils plus sensibles ? Quels sont les facteurs provoquant l'apparition de l'anxiété ? En quoi consistent les diffé…
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Downloadable picture eBook for children challenge gender stereotypes.; Ages 3-6.
This easy-to-follow and engaging workbook is designed to help young adults ages fourteen and up develop invaluable communication skills and practice with interactions they would encounter in everyday life. Teens will also find information on topics that are imperative for a successful transition in…
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The Asperkid's Game Plan provides over 100 original games and activities that engage children with Asperger syndrome. Demonstrating how just about anything can be turned into an opportunity for learning and growth, this book is bursting with go-to ideas for making simple play equipment at home and …
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Learning to Work provides engaging and age-appropriate reading material for older beginning readers. The stories are intended for older students who are not yet reading conventionally for a variety of reasons, including cognitive delays and significant learning disabilities. Along with building rea…
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A social skills program for elementary students to learn appropriate behaviours during a typical school day. Ideal for students with autism or behavioural disabilities. Includes 53 relevant skills with teacher guidelines and self-monitoring checklists for students. Example skills include getting re…
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Directed toward children who have met a child with autism, the author explains how the person with autism is looking for the same understanding and acceptance as others. The book encourages interactive awareness to help increase understanding and awareness.
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"Dear Kit and Scully, your mission is to learn about autism. On this quest you will need to investigate the human brain and learn about diversity."; What do you know about autism? Whether you know a little or a lot, you are invited to explore your understanding of the autism spectrum and discover s…
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Anxiety, meltdowns and emotional regulation can be hugely challenging for autistic people. This book is full of proactive strategies for understanding, accepting and respecting the processing differences in autism. It contains tools for reducing sensory, social and mental drain, and offers strategi…
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Changes during puberty, such as the onset of periods, are challenging for girls on the autism spectrum. Written from experience by an autistic woman, this straightforward guide to periods helps the reader to prepare in great detail, from hygiene to pain medication and sensory experiences to mood sw…
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The relationship between siblings can be tough, and the sibling dynamic can be further challenged when one child has autism. This interactive workbook is designed for siblings of children with autism. Introducing the experience of autism in simple language, children are encouraged to complete activ…
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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…
Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to health and hygiene. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target specific s…
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Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to attending secondary school. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target sp…
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Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to community. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target specific social pro…
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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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Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory diff…
Knowing when your personal boundaries are violated - and what to do about it when they are - isn't a simple skill. It requires a surprising amount of self-awareness that only a firm sense of your own value and limits can provide.; If you feel like you have trouble saying no to others, at work or at…
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Meet Hope, a child who despite being born in a boy's body has always felt like a girl inside. Follow a journey of self awareness as Hope expresses the need to live authentically for the first time. Hope's parents provide a supportive environment where Hope enjoys self expression without worry or ju…
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In Beyond Magenta, six teens tell what it is like for them to be members of the transgender community. Portraits and family photographs grace the pages, adding immediacy to the emotional and physical journeys of these unwaveringly honest young adults.
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Tu as dix ans, un peu plus, un peu moins, et tu sais déjà que, dans la grande famille humaine, garçons et filles ne sont pas tout à fait pareils. Tu sais aussi, bien sûr, que les enfants ne naissent pas dans les choux.Mais as-tu idée de ce qui t'attend bientôt ? La puberté ! D'incroyables changemen…
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Binnie is an energetic baboon, who bounces around the lush green mountains of Rwanda in East Africa. But like many of us, Binnie often feels worried and stressed, and these worries can get in her way! What if she gets lost in the jungle, or her family gets sick? What if no one likes her? Sometimes …
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This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It also links to additional resources.
While we often realize the importance of verbal language and what to say in a conversation, it is important to understand that physical proximity is also a key ingredient to successful social interactions. Keeping your body in the group means maintaining a comfortable physical presence around other…
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