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This resource, for parents and professionals, is written by a parent of a child with down syndrome who is also a sexual educator. It provides information about how to educate children and youth with intellectual disabilities about human sexuality, including such topics as: private body parts; expre…

Author: Couwenhoven, Terri

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: Woodbine House

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: Softcover: 323 p.

Subject: Down Syndrome; Sexual Health; Social Skills; Parenting Children with Developmental Disabilities; Parenting Children with Disabilities; Social Behaviour (includes boundaries); Sexuality; Friendship; Puberty; Relationships

Abstract: This resource, for parents and professionals, is written by a parent of a child with down syndrome who is also a sexual educator. It provides information about how to educate children and youth with intellectual disabilities about human sexuality, including such topics as: private body parts; expressing emotions; personal space; self-care; privacy; gender identity; and showing affection. The appendices contain teaching material and aids.

ISBN: 9781890627331

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Call Number: GI 310 COU 2007

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Why will no one play with me?: the play better plan to help kids make friends and thrive

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Maguire, Caroline. London: Penguin Random House UK , 2019.

Material Type: Book

Call Number: GK 850 MAG 2019

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Why Will No One Play with Me is a groundbreaking program that has helped thousands of children struggling with social skills to make friends, find acceptance, and have a happy childhood.; Every parent wants their child to be okay--to have friends, to be successful, to feel comfortable in his or her…

Author: Maguire, Caroline

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Penguin Random House UK

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: Softcover. 354 pages.

Subject: Child Social Behaviour; Friendship

Abstract: Why Will No One Play with Me is a groundbreaking program that has helped thousands of children struggling with social skills to make friends, find acceptance, and have a happy childhood.; Every parent wants their child to be okay--to have friends, to be successful, to feel comfortable in his or her own skin. But many children lack important social and executive functioning skills that allow them to navigate through the world with ease.; In-demand parenting expert and former Hallowell Center coach Caroline Maguire has worked with thousands of families dealing with chronic social dilemmas, ranging from shyness to aggression to ADHD, and more.; In this groundbreaking book named one of the "Best ADHD Books of All Time" by BookAuthority, she shares her decade-in-the-making protocol -- The Play Better Plan -- to help parents coach children of any background to connect with others and make friends. Children of all ages -- truly, from Kindergarten to college age -- will gain the confidence to make friends and get along with others, using tools such as:; Social Sleuthing: learn to pay attention to social cues; . Post-Play Date Huddles: help kids figure out what to look for in a friendship; . Reflective Listening: improve your child's relationship with their peers; With compassion and ease, this program gives parents a tangible, easy-to-follow guide for helping kids develop the executive function and social skills they need to thrive.

ISBN: 9781785042232

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Call Number: GK 850 MAG 2019

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BC Children's and Women's Family Library			Available
copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library			Available