Author

Brown, Ian

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Vintage Canada

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Softcover; 295 p.

Subject

Parenting Children with Disabilities

Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities

Genetic Disorders

Abstract

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. Written with honesty and humour, this award winning book began as a Globe and Mail series.

ISBN

9780679310099

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 655 BRO 2009

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Author

Newman, Jack

Pitman, Teresa

Edition

Revised edition

Publisher

Collins

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Softcover; 383 pp.

Subject

Breastfeeding

Infant Feeding

Premature Infants

Abstract

Breastfeeding is the natural and healthy way to nourish your baby, yet it's not always easy. New mothers need practical information about getting off to a good start and solving breastfeeding challenges. Health professionals need this information too, because it is rarely taught in medical school. Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding covers the most common problems and questions that mothers encounter: - How do I help my baby to get a good latch - How can I know if my baby is getting enough milk - How can I help him get more? - Can I avoid sore nipples? - Will my medication affect my baby? - How do I fit breastfeeding into my life when I'm so busy? The answers are here. Dr. Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman are two of the world's foremost lactation experts and have helped tens of thousands of new mothers find solutions that work. In this comprehensive guide, they share the most current information about breastfeeding and provide new, effective strategies and solutions to make breastfeeding work for you.

ISBN

9781443410038

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 560 NEW 2014

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Alternate Title

Fall Down Seven Times Get Up Eight

Author

Higashida, Naoki

Place of Publication

Canada

Publisher

Penguin Random house

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover; 202 pages

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Abstract

A follow-up to its bestselling predecessor, The Reason I Jump opens an extraordinary, rare window into the mind and world of an autistic, non-verbal person--now coping with a young man's life.

Naoki Higashida wrote The Reason I Jump as a 13-year-old boy with severe autism, giving us all insight into a world never before open to us. Now he shares his thoughts and experiences as a 24-year-old. Based on his hugely succesful blogs in Japan, he gives us, in short powerful chapters, his moving, beautiful insights into life, identity, education, his family, our society, and personal growth. He allows readers to experience profound moments we take for granted, like the thought-steps necessary for him to register that it's raining outside. Introduced by award-winning author David Mitchell (co-translator with his wife KA Yoshida), this book is part memoir, part critique of a world that sees disabilities ahead of the individual, part self-portrait-in-progress of a young man who happens to have autism and wants to help us understand his world better.

ISBN

9780345809766

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 272 HIG 2019

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Author

Burcaw, Shane

Carr, Matt

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Roaring Brook Press

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

40 pages

Subject

Physical Disabilty. Physically Challenged

Abstract

Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which hinders his muscles? growth. As a result, his body hasn?t grown bigger and stronger as he?s gotten older―it?s gotten smaller and weaker instead. This hasn?t stopped him from doing the things he enjoys (like eating pizza and playing sports and video games) with the people he loves, but it does mean that he routinely relies on his friends and family for help with everything from brushing his teeth to rolling over in bed.

ISBN

978-1626727717

Language

English

Call Number

JUNIOR GN 800 BUR 2017

Author

Katz, Deborah

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

Miss Bird Books

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Hardcover, 29 p., ill.

Subject

Genetics

Individuality

Abstract

A book of genetically rare animals that inspires children to embrace diversity - and their own rare beauty!

ISBN

9780995826106

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GI 200 KAT 2017

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Author

Davidson, Judith

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Health

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Paperback, 200 p.

Subject

Sleep/Sleep Disorders

Abstract

Based on decades of research, it is now known that the most effective program for the reversal of chronic insomnia is called "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia" or CBT-I. However, this treatment is rarely available to the general public as CBT-I is usually only offered by specially-trained psychologists or as part of research studies. People using CBTI report improved sleep, often in as little as 2-3 weeks and maintain good sleep for years. Sink into Sleep breaks CBT-I down into a step-by-step, easy format, allowing the reader to follow the same effective program that patients in the clinic do. Although Sink into Sleep is anchored in the science of sleep, the tone of the writing is reassuring and encouraging filled with first person accounts and easy to use worksheets.

ISBN

9781936303380

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 920 DAV 2013

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