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1-2-3 Magic allows you to get back in charge of your home and enjoy your kids again by helping you set limits for your children, and by breaking down the complex task of parenting into three straightforward steps:; 1. Controlling obnoxious behavior: Learn an amazingly simple technique to get the ki…
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The authors explain what we now know about SIDS and other sleep-related deaths that have frustrated medical professionals and parents for decades.
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"If you're an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you?ll find…
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This useful, resourceful and practical guide provides those working with dyspraxic and DCD children one hundred ideas of how to support and develop their learning. Lists cover the entire school age range and range from developing fine and gross motor skills to preparing children for their next tran…
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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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Dr. Edward M. Hallowell and Dr. John J. Ratey, the authors of the seminal and bestselling books on ADHD Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction, both have this 'variable attention trait.' ADHD 2.0 draws from the deep well of their personal and professional experiences as well as on the…
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Fully updated with the latest American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for the treatment and care of individuals with ADHD, this award-winning guide offers parents balanced, reassuring information to help them understand and manage this challenging and often misunderstood condition. Topics co…
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Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
Je m?appelle Alex et je suis enfin bien dans ma peau! En fait, je viens de sortir d?une période difficile de ma vie. J?étais tellement mal, c?est fou. Je me sentais un peu comme si je ne voyais pas la lumière au bout du tunnel, tu connais cette expression? J?ai surmonté ce que les spécialistes appe…
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This is a comprehensive guide to ADHD's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in children and adults, including information including basic symptoms and their effects on school, work, home, and personal relationships; the differences in ADHD between boys and girls; counseling, school interventions, be…
Life as a bird can be stressful! From worrying about airplanes, windows, and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behaviour, All Birds Have Anxiety uses colourful images and astute explanations to explore with …
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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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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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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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If you're seeking lasting relief from out-of-control anxiety, this is the book for you. It is grounded in cognitive behavior therapy, the proven treatment approach developed and tested over more than 25 years by pioneering clinician-researcher Aaron T. Beck. Now Dr. Beck and fellow cognitive therap…
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Now in its sixth edition and recommended by therapists worldwide, The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook has been the unparalleled, essential resource for people struggling with anxiety and phobias for almost thirty years. Living with anxiety, panic disorders, or phobias can make you feel like you aren't …
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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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Béatrice est bouleversée d'apprendre que les malaises qu'elle ressent ont une cause : l'anxiété ! *Avec le soutien d'une psychologue zoothérapeute et de ses collègues à quatre pattes, la jeune fille découvre les différentes facettes des troubles anxieux et comment les apprivoiser.; Votre enfant voi…
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Après 20 ans de recherche et d'expérimentation, Louise Reid découvre le déclencheur unique de toute anxiété. À partir d'une combinaison alliant une expérience personnelle de troubles anxieux, des études universitaires en psychologie, une longue recherche accompagnée d'expérimentations et la certitu…
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The first book for teens that explains the causes and impact of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The book is interspersed with accounts and artwork from young people with BDD, along with perspectives of their families. BDD is a debilitating mental health disorder, and this book gives advice on treat…
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Help your child better understand how food fuels and effects our bodies! This book uses color and fun presentation to communicate nutritional information in a fun and eye-catching way. Kids learn to see their food as more than just taste, learning things like which foods will make you sleepy, how t…
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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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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…
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For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life is pretty great. He's the caretaker of the best baby skunk in the world--even Janie, his older sister, is warming up to Thor. When Janie gets a part in the school play and can't watch Bat after school, it means some pretty big changes. Someone else has …
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Becoming A Superhero provides young children specific coping skills that will build their sense of resiliency and reduce PTSD symptoms. This book can be used both as prevention and intervention when working with children who have experienced a traumatic event. Becoming A Superhero is based on prove…
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Kieran does not want to go to bed but Keely is 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, Inuktut translation, and Inuktut syllabics.
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Internationally known pediatric psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke describes behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child's individual differences in the context of relational safety.; Featuring impactful worksheets and charts, this ac…
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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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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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For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises - some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. B…
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This book tells the story of a father's personal journey and search for his disabled son. The author's son was born with a rare genetic mutation: at thirteen, his son weighs only 54 pounds, wears diapers, cannot speak and needs to wear special cuffs on his arms so that he cannot harm himself. Writ…
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Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
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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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 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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A highly accessible resource for students and professionals as well as parents, Building the Bonds of Attachment presents a composite case study of one child?s developmental course following years of abuse and neglect. Weaving theory and research into a powerful narrative, Hughes offers effective m…
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Practical and hands-on, with clear and concise instructions, Building Your Child's Self-Esteem shows parents how to identify healthy and low self-esteem behaviors in their children. Parents will also learn how to overcome and correct unproductive habits that limit their child's performance.; From d…
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The animals were mighty and magnificent, but they were miserable! For way too long, they?d been forced to become something that didn?t feel right ? something that felt too much like bad days and scratchy things. The animals needed a hero, or someone to show them that a hero was in each of them all …
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Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this practical guide helps young adults with dyspraxia and those around them get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders. The new edition of this award-winning book includes an update from the a…
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Les enfants d'aujourd'hui sont souvent agités, dispersés, stressés. Comment les aider à s'apaiser? Comment leur apprendre à se concentrer? La méditation est un outil simple et efficace. Elle s'adapte parfaitement aux besoins des petits et leur procure des bénéfices immédiats. Ce livre original et p…
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This talk kit is designed to help families have an open dialogue with teenagers about any issue, but cannabis in particular.
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This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.