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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.
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…
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…
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.
This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don't have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.; In each of the nin…
This handout is for parents and caregivers of children having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn how your child's siblings may feel, and how you can help them cope with their sibling's surgery.
This booklet tells the true story of Juan and his experience with unilateral congenital cataract. Juan and his mom, Sandra, share their journey of finding out about his diagnosis and their experience of the hospital, treatment and caring for him. It ends with a happy look at how Juan is doing now.
This YouTube playlist includes 10 informational videos on sex education for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Inside this booklet you?ll find information on what causes PCOS and ways to treat it, a list of the top 10 PCOS tips, healthy ways to manage your weight, medication and period trackers, fitness worksheets, and a glossary to help you understand PCOS-related medical terms.
Mirror Read transforms reading, and learning, for everyone: Teachers, Parents, Students, Reading Professionals, Researchers, and everyone from around in the world who is looking to play in reverse - in any language
A printing program, developed by the Sunny Hill Health Research Centre Therapy Department, to support primary grade children learn the correct way to form each letter so that printing becomes easier and more automatic. This can also help to make printing neater and quicker. This printing program is…
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:; - Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.; - Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor…
eMoods is a free mood tracker app that lets you:; - Easily chart your daily highs and lows, sleep, medications, and other symptoms related to common mood disorders like Bipolar/Manic Depressive illness, Depression, and Anxiety.; - Email a printable PDF report at the end of each month to your doctor…
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
Daylio is a self-care bullet journal with goals, a mood diary, and happiness tracker. The app enables you to keep a private journal without having to type a single line.
Explains what PMDD is, including possible causes, symptoms and how to access treatment and support. Includes self-care tips for helping yourself, plus guidance for friends and family.
This Tool Kit was prepared as a "user-friendly" resource to help front line workers working with children, youth, adults and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD or FAS).
This resource guide is designed for multiple birth families living in Canada, particularly those in British Columbia and the Lower Mainland. Includes information on multiple birth statistics, nutrition and multiple pregnancy, pregnancy at-home care programs, safety, telephone support, and other res…
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Paraldehyde is a medication used to treat seizures that last longer than 5 minutes, or come in clusters. This pamphlet explains to parents the right dose, the right time, and the right way to give this medication.
A pamphlet which explains why nosebleeds are caused and what to do both during and after them. It also offers suggestions on how to prevent them and what to do when a child has reacurring nosebleeds.
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
Overview of what febrile seizures are and how to treat them.
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
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.
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
This handout explains what to do before this surgery, and how to care for your child afterward. It also explains when to get help.
Learn what to expect when your child has Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
This pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Written in Simplified Chinese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
This book can help you overcome your medical phobia. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. *Then you will gradually and safely confront your specific fears.; The book also includes information abou…
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
Downloadable picture eBook for children challenge gender stereotypes.; Ages 3-6.
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
This pamphlets contains information about Acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Tempra®), including:; - How to store and use this medication;; - What to do if you miss a dose;; - Safety measures;; - Side effects; and; - When to get help.
This pamphlets contains information about Opioids. Opioids are a class of medications that include:; - Morphine (including MOS®, MEslon®);; - Hydromorphone (including; Dilaudid®);; - Oxycodone (including Oxycontin®);; - Fentanyl (Duragesic®, Sublimaze®);; - Methadone; and; - Codeine.; This handout …
This pamphlets contains information about NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). NSAIDs are a class of medications that include:; - Ibuprofen (including Advil®, Motrin®);; - Naproxen (including Naprosyn®,; Aleve®);; - Indomethacin (including Indocid®, Novo-Methacin®);; - Ketorolac (includin…
This pamphlets contains information about Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) and Selective Serotonin-Norephinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI). SSRIs include Paroxetine and Fluoxetine. SNRIs include Duloxetine.; This handout explains:; - How to store and use this medication;; - What t…
This pamphlets contains information about Clonidine (Catapres®, Dixarit®).; This handout explains:; - How to store and use this medication;; - What to do if you miss a dose;; - Safety measures;; - Side effects; and; - When to get help.
This pamphlets contains information about Gabapentin (Neurontin®) and Pregabalin (Lyrica®), including:; - How to store and use these medications;; - What to do if you miss a dose;; - Safety measures;; - Side effects; and; - When to get help.
This pamphlet provides information for new parents about the flu, precautions they can take to protect their baby from the flu virus, and what will happen if you or your baby gets the flu while staying in the hospital.
Overview of what bronchiolitis is and how to treat it.
This handout gives an overview of what to do when a child has a blue spell, also known as a tet spell or hypercyanotic spell.
For parents and guardians of children with heart failure (hearts that do not function normally). Explains causes, diagnosis and treatments for heart failure. Lists members of the heart failure team, explains adjustments to make at home, and what to expect during clinic visits.
This picture book prepares children for a joint injection. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen, when they come to the Medial Day Unit for this procedure.