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Tics are a fact of life for kids with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and related disorders. And for most kids, the symptoms of their disorder aren't even the most frustrating part-others' reactions can make children feel anxious and extremely self-conscious.; Coping with Tourette Syndrome includes forty ac…
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This essential guide to tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome tackles problems faced both at home and at school, such as adjusting to the diagnosis, the effect on siblings and classroom difficulties. The book offers advice on how to manage symptoms, describing psychological techniques such as habit r…
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Thomas has Tourette Syndrome Plus and in this story, he explains how Tourette's isn't just about having a tic. Thomas describes the challenges he faces every day and how he's learned to cope. Thomas explains how he experiences a tremendous amount of energy in his body and how he sometimes feels lik…
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This video presents a candid look at the lives of children growing up with Tourette's Syndrome. This documentary documentary demystifies and humanizes what it?s like to have TS by giving voice to children ages eight to 13 who have the disorder. It features the youngsters going about their daily liv…
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This workbook outlines an 11-session program for adults with tic disorders. Designed to be used in conjunction with visits to a qualified mental health professional, this program involves becoming aware of your tics so that you can better manage your disorder.
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This educational kit provides a straightforward and factual look at Tourette Syndrome from the perspective of teenagers. The video was filmed with the help of 10 teens with TS who not only developed the concept, but also star in the video. The accompanying facilitator's guide includes three suggest…
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This 11-session program uses Behavior Therapy to help your child become aware of his/her tics and the situations that make them worse. The program also includes relaxation techniques designed to help combat anxiety and stress, as well as relapse prevention strategies. Complete with psychoeducationa…
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A nine year old boy tells us what it is like to live with Tourette Syndrome.
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Il reste en moi beaucoup de mots jamais écrits; Des mots rudes comme la musique de mon coeur; Des mots qui coulent dans mes veines; Essayant de se rendre jusqu'à ma main; Ensemble, engagées dans la voie de l'expression, grâce à la magie de l'écriture et au pouvoir de la création, ces adolescentes d…
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Casey and his father find a special way to share their love when his father has to go away on business. Includes a note to parents.
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Les enfants anxieux sont en quelque sorte les otages de leurs peurs. Ils font tout ce qu'ils peuvent pour éviter les situations redoutées et posent sans cesse les mêmes questions angoissées. Pourtant, les réponses qu'on leur donne ne leur apportent pour ainsi dire aucun réconfort.
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Children pay close attention to their parents' moods. When parents feel upset, their kids may become anxious, and when parents wind down, children also get the chance to relax. When you feel overwhelmed and stressed, it can be hard to help your child feel balanced. The Relaxation & Stress Reduction…
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This illustrated book guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Concepts and strategies are introduced through metaphors and illustrations, which made them easy to understand.
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This illustrated book deals with the fightening prospect of going back to school and the inner worries of a little girl coming to terms with her anxiety. The books helps parents explain to their child what they are feeling and presents counselling techniques to help overcome anxious feelings.
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Ce livre est un ouvrage multidisciplinaire qui décrit l'ensemble des symptômes du TDAH (trouble de déficit de l'attention) et leur impact sur l'apprentissage, de même que sur les relations familiales et sociales.; -; This multidisciplinary book describes ADHD symptoms and their impacts on learning,…
Created by health care professionals at BC Children's Hospital, this manual helps teach kids how to manage their anxiety. Using cognitive behavioural therapy in a language kids can understand, it explains what anxiety is and provides helpful coping strategies. There are also tips for parents and ot…
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This book as meant as a companion to Taming worry dragons: A manual for children, parents, and other coaches. It is not meant as a standalone book. This is part of the TWD Series.; This pocket-sized book provides an overview of taming worry dragons (types of worries, how they affect your body and t…
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Written specifically for youth, this manual explains the nature and basis for anxiety, the different types of anxiety, and includes information on medication. It also includes specific coping strategies for youth. This is part of the TWD Series.
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The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens is a collection of 37 simple workbook activities that will teach you to reduce your worries using a technique called mindfulness.
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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 book provides methods for teaching social thinking to students with high functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and others, diagnosed and undiagnosed, with social thinking challenges. Building upon Thinking About YOU Thinking About ME, the book sequences through eight chapters and 69 le…
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Philosophy and strategies to further develop perspective taking and communicative abilities for persons with social cognitive deficits such as: Asperger Syndrome; Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS); High-Functioning Autism; Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADH…
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Children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing struggle to regulate their emotions and behaviors in response to sensory stimulation. This book explains how to recognize these disorders, which are often misdiagnosed, and offers practical ways of helping children with regulation disorders.;…
Sprout loves his Grandma. He also likes trucks, trains, and seeing new places. But when Grandma invites him and his big sister on an overnight trip, Sprout is nervous. After all, he's never slept away from Mom and Dad before. Soon they're on the road passing big rigs, at a restaurant with dancing c…
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This book includes tools for children to cope with stress in various areas of their lives:; On the playground with the school bully; At home with siblings; In the classroom with difficult tasks; After school with peer pressures; Easily adaptable to multiple scenarios, scripts and activities lead na…
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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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In plain language, the author addresses: diagnosis; basic symptoms and its effect on school, work, home and relationships; indicators to predict the future; as well as treatment, including counseling, school interventions, social skills training, behaviour management and medication. Of interest t…
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This updated edition of the bestselling classic is packed with fun exercises for kids with attention difficulties.; This book will challenge kids and empower them to be the best they can be!
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Scaredy Squirrel would rather stay in his safe and familiar tree, following his carefully planned routine, than risk venturing out into the unknown. Until one day, something happens that is not part of his plan...
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Children learn that violence is never okay, that they can manage their anger and other strong feelings, and that they're capable of positive, loving actions- like playing, making music, learning, counting, helping, taking care, and much more. Includes a special section for adults with activities an…
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This is a story of a girl who has Attention Deficit Disorder. Dakota describes her passion for people and countries around the world. Dakota also shares the challenges she faces when she's daydreaming both at home and at school.
Eddy is a happy-go-lucky kid who doesn't see his affliction with ADHD as a problem, but rather as something that makes him special. The authors say they wrote the book to help educate young people, teachers and even parents, that the diagnosis of a mental (or neurological) health disorder is not ne…
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Having a brother with autism can sometimes be hard, especially when he freaks out in front of other kids at school. It can be so embarrassing! Maybe if the kids knew more about autism they'd stop teasing and making fun of Billy and just be nice.; This book tells the story of a boy whose brother Bil…
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This book, laid out in an A-to-Z format, celebrates the extraordinary gifts and unique perspectives that ASD children possess. Each page of this playful alphabet book presents one of the children's many talents and abilities. The kid-friendly illustrations and clever text create a positive portraya…
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Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start. And Wemberly worried even more. If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.
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This illustrated guide discusses educational support aids and strategies for children with autism. It builds on the need for visual support and visual structure, covering such areas as hygiene, dressing routines, preparation for school and meatimes, and establishing daily and weekly schedules.
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Dragons show up when you least expect them. You turn around, and there they are. You think: am I dreaming? But you aren't.; This beautiful, gently humorous book from an award-winning author is a must-have for anyone whose worries can sometimes seem bigger than they really are..
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A set of affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when repeated, helps children think positively.
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Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Now, based on Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this groundbreaking audiobook shows yo…
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This manual offers practical approaches to families struggling to help their children solve the many puzzles of daily living. The strategies and selected examples and vignettes provide parents with a foundation for building more precise and effective teaching methods.
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When Baby Bird says good-bye to his mama at school each morning, he feels sad. Mama Bird feels sad, too. Sometimes it's hard to be apart. But as Mama Bird says, the love they share is with them always, keeping them close until the best part of the day--when they are together again
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Especially designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, "foreign language backgrounds, or language-learning impairments that make it difficult for them to comprehend figurative language," this book presents idioms and their definitions. The sayings are broken down into sections by category…
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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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This book guides the parent/educator through the special difficulties encountered when toilet training a child with autism.
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This information guide is for parents and caregivers of young children who have difficulty socializing and interacting with others. TalkAbility offers simple approaches to parents in helping their children develop better social skills for engaging in conversations and making friends. The ideas in t…
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This book is a systematic and comprehensive toilet training guidebook, that addresses the challenges associated with toilet training children with autism and related disorders. Understanding that typical strategies are frequently ineffective when used with children with special needs, this resource…
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This is the board book for toddlers in the Germs Are Not for Sharing set that includes an expanded paperback for older kids ages 4-7. This board book is a colorful primer for basic hygiene, like when and how to wash hands, the importance of using tissues, the best way to cover your mouth when you c…
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The Period of PURPLE Crying® program aims to change knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of primary and temporary caregivers towards early infant crying, especially inconsolable crying, and its link to shaken baby syndrome. The program aims to educate the primary caregiver (mom) before the increase…
A guide to overcoming food aversions and eating challenges, particularly common among children on the autism spectrum. Topics include: 1. Who Are Resistant Eaters? 2. Oral-Motor Development. 3. Environmental and Behavioural Factors. Contributing to Problems with Eating. 4. Sensory-Based and Motor-B…
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This is a two-part book written for caregivers and professionals who work with children with feeding problems. It presents behavioral interventions and approaches on solving a child's resistance to eating. * Part One was specifically written for teachers, parents, and caregivers with no prior profe…
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