Author

Pape, Karen

Webb, Jonathan

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Barlow Books Publishing Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Hardcover, 352 pages.

Subject

Child Development

Neuronal Plasticity

Abstract

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Karen Pape tells the story of how some children with early brain damage astounded everyone around them. The brain injury they suffered at or near birth had led to motor problems such as the awkward gait we associate with cerebral palsy. Yet they were able to run, kick a soccer ball, tap dance, and play tennis. This was not supposed to happen. It ran counter to the prevailing belief that the brain is hardwired and fixed. When Dr. Pape first shared her remarkable findings, she ran into fierce opposition from mainstream medicine. Yet this courageous neonatologist didn't back down.

In her clinical practice, Pape helped many young brain-damaged children to significantly improve their movement. It led her to ask why some of them could run but not walk with the same ease. Her answer was astounding: By the time they learned to run, their brains had healed. The awkward walking gait was actually a bad habit acquired while the brain was still damaged.

This is the power and the beauty of neuroplasticity, the brain?s amazing ability to change and heal. It has revolutionized the treatment of adults who suffer stroke. Now, for the first time, this remarkable book shows that children with a brain injury at or near birth can get better, too. These stories of children?s recovery and improvements are a revelation―surprising, inspiring, and illuminating. They offer real hope for some of the world?s most vulnerable children and a better understanding of how the baby brain grows and recovers.

ISBN

9781988025056

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 300 PAP 2016

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Author

Brown, Brene

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Gotham Books

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Hardcover: 260 p.

Subject

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Self-Help

Self-Identity

Abstract

Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts. In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. Based on twelve years of research.

ISBN

9781592407330

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CA 200 BRO 2012

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Author

Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy

Golinkoff, Roberta Michnick

Eyer, Diane E.

Edition

Pbk. ed.

Place of Publication

[Emmaus, PA]

Publisher

Rodale

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

Paperback; xvii, 302 p.

Subject

Child Development

Play/Activities

Education. Schools

Abstract

A book that aims at proving that training preschoolers with flash cards and attempting to hurry intellectual development doesn't pay off. In fact, the authors claim, kids who are pressured early on to join the academic rat race don't fair any better than children who are allowed to take their time. Alarmed by the current trend toward creating baby Einsteins, the book urges parents to step back and practice the "Three R's: Reflect, Resist, and Recenter." Instead of pushing preschoolers into academically oriented programs that focus on early achievement, the authors suggest that children learn best through simple playtime, which enhances problem solving skills, attention span, social development and creativity. The authors walk parents through much of the recent research on the way children learn, debunking such myths as the Mozart effect, and pointing out that much learning unravels naturally, programmed through centuries of evolution.

ISBN

1594860688

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 300 HIR 2004

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Author

Tannehill, Brynn

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover; 431 p.

Subject

Transgender

Abstract

Leading activist and essayist Brynn Tannehill tells you everything you ever wanted to know about transgender issues but were afraid to ask. The book aims to break down deeply held misconceptions about trans people across all aspects of life, from politics, law and culture, through to science, religion and mental health, to provide readers with a deeper understanding of what it means to be trans.The book walks the reader through transgender issues, starting with "What does transgender mean?" before moving on to more complex topics including growing up trans, dating and sex, medical and mental health, and debates around gender and feminism. Brynn also challenges deliberately deceptive information about transgender people being put out into the public sphere. Transphobic myths are debunked and biased research, bad statistics and bad science are carefully and clearly refuted.This important and engaging book enables any reader to become informed the most critical public conversations around transgender people, and become a better ally as a result.Market: General interest, professionals working with the trans community, people questioning their own gender identity, family and friends of people transitioning.

ISBN

9781785928260

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Status

Missing

Call Number

GL 716 TAN 2019

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Author

Gaines, Arlen Grad

Polsky, Meredith Englander

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Hardcover; [40p.]

Subject

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Developmental Disabilities - Children

Children - Coping with Death and Dying

Abstract

I Have a Question about Death uses straightforward text and images to walk children through what it means when someone dies, as well as ways they might want to react or to think about the person. Using clear illustrations throughout and with information for parents and guardians, this book is essential for families with a child aged 5-11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special needs.

ISBN

9781785927508

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GV 100 GAI 2017

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Author

Elliott, Rebecca

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Lion Children's

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Soft cover; 32 pages

Subject

Siblings of Children with Disabilities

Sibling Relationships

Abstract

My big sister Clemmie is my best friend. She can't walk, talk, move around much, cook macaroni, pilot a plane, juggle or do algebra. I don't know why she doesn't do these things. Just because.'

This heartwarming picture book about being perfectly loved, no matter what, tells of a brother's love for his sister. He is so enthusiastic about just how loving and special she is, and delights in telling us about all the fun things they do together. Only as his tale unfolds does the reader begin to realize that his sister has special needs... and by then we just accept as he does all the wonderful things about her. This amusing and often touching story encompasses the issue of disability in a charming celebration of sibling friendship to which all children can relate.

ISBN

9780745962351

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 665 ELL 2018

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Alternate Title

I had a black dog : His name was Depression

Author

Johnstone, Matthew

Publisher

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

Softcover ; [40 p.], ill.

Subject

Depression

Abstract

"Ever since Winston Churchill popularized the term Black Dog to describe the hellish bouts of depression he experienced for much of his life, it has become the shorthand for the condition suffered by millions of people from all walks of life. There are many different breeds of Black Dog, and he is an equal-opportunity mongrel.

"Matthew Johnsone's illuminating, moving, and ultimately uplifting book provides insights into what it is like to live with a Black Dog and the strength and support that can be found within and around us to tame it. A Black Dog can be a persistent, debilitating beast, but bringing him out into the open is the first step toward recovery. Stunningly illustrated and deeply inspiring, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever lived with a Black Dog or knows someone who has"--from the back cover.

ISBN

9780740757433

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 302 JOH 2006

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Author

Scarlata, Kate

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Hachette Book Group

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover; 363 pages

Subject

Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Spastic Colon

Abstract

A cookbook dedicated to easy, delicious, everyday recipes for the many sufferers of IBS and other digestive disorders, by a New York Times bestselling author and former Bon Appét contributing editor

Do you suffer from IBS or a chronically sensitive stomach? The culprit may be your diet: many everyday foods contain FODMAPs -- a group of carbohydrates that can wreak havoc on your digestive system. Digestive health specialist Kate Scarlata and expert recipe developer Dé Wilson share their clear, accessible, three-step low-FODMAP diet. Backed by the most up-to-date, sound medical advice, The Low-FODMAP Diet Step by Step walks you through:

Identifying FODMAPs and what foods contain them

Customizing your own gut-friendly plan to alleviate painful symptoms

Using an elimination diet to help determine your food triggers

Stocking your low-FODMAP pantry, with food lists and more

Easy, delicious recipes for every meal, with specific food reintegration tips

ISBN

9780738219349

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FK 550 SCA 2017

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Author

Draper, Sharon M.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Softcover, 303 p.

Subject

Cerebral Palsy

Young Adults

Disabilities

Abstract

Melody is not like most people. She cannot walk or talk, but she has a photographic memory; she can remember every detail of everything she has ever experienced. She is smarter than most of the adults who try to diagnose her and smarter than her classmates in her integrated classroom?the very same classmates who dismiss her as mentally challenged, because she cannot tell them otherwise. But Melody refuses to be defined by cerebral palsy. And she?s determined to let everyone know it?somehow.

ISBN

9781416971719

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH FM 496 DRA 2010

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Author

Dunlap, Glen

Strain, Phillip S.

Lee, Janice K.

Joseph, Jaclyn D.

Vatland, Christopher

Fox, Lise

Place of Publication

Baltimore, Maryland

Publisher

Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover ; xv, 221 p.

Subject

Developmental Disability

Behaviour Therapy. Behaviour Modification

Intervention

Abstract

The popular, research-based Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model is used in schools and childcare settings to address challenging behaviours in children with and without disabilties. Now, with the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Families (PTR-F) model in this accessible guidebook, you can use this proven approach with families to help them resolve their child's challenging behaviour in their own homes and communities.

Developed by top behaviour experts, PTR-F is a highly effective intervention model that helps families prevent behaviour problems in children ages 2-10, teach proactive communication and social skills, and reinforce positive behaviour. In this expertly organized book, you'll discover how to take on the role of PTR-F facilitator to meet each family's unique needs, and you'll get a clear 5-step process for guiding families as they promote their child's positive behaviour. With this comprehensive, adaptable model of behaviour support, you'll strengthen family engagement, set each child on the path to healthy social-emotional development, and improve quality of life for the entire family.

Help families with the 5-step PRT-F Process: Initiating the process; Assessment; Intervention; Coaching; Monitoring. Practical materials include: printable forms (including a Behavior Rating Scale for data collection, Assessment Checklists, Behavior Support Plan Summary, Fidelity of Strategy Implementation Form, and complete PRT-F Plan Implementation Guide), plus extended case examples that walk you through the PTR-F steps and bring the process to life.

ISBN

9781598579789

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 270 DUN 2017

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Author

Gravel, Elise

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Trigger Publishing

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 32 pages

Subject

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Meditation

Abstract

Kids experience anxiety and can feel overwhelmed just like adults do, and this picture book serves as both a story and a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down. Ollie is the puppy living inside of our narrator's head, and when Ollie panics or is too energetic, the narrator feels that way, too! But she learns to handle the situation with her breath and her mindfulness, and by talking it out with an adult.

In plain language and with a rare sense of understanding and compassion, Elise Gravel tackles anxiety in children head-on with bold colors and whimsical illustrations. This picture book also features a note from a pediatrician on the importance of mental health.

Perfect for bedtime or the classroom, readers will walk away a little more well-equipped to handle the puppies in their own heads.

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8 years.

ISBN

978-0063037670

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 GRA 2020

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Author

Bryden, Pier

Szatmari, Peter

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover ; ix, 271 p.

Subject

Mental Health

Mental Health/Illness

Parenting

Young Adults-Mental Health. Psychology

Children Mental Health

Abstract

"As parents, we worry about our children - about their physical health, performance at school, the types of friends they have, and, of course, their mental health. Every day seems to bring new and expanding issues and disorders and troubling statistics about the rise of mental illness in children and teens. It's usually obvious what to do for physical injuries like broken bones, but when it comes to our children's mental health, the answers are much less clear, and sometimes even contradictory.

"Pier Bryden and Peter Szatmari, top child and adolescent psychiatrists, are here to help. Using their combined six decades working with families and kids - and their own experiences as parents - they break down the stigma of mental health illness and walk parents through the warning signs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and the process of diagnosis and treatment for mental health challenges arising from: anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, psychosis, ADHD, and autism.

"The most important thing to remember as a parent is that you and your child are not alone and there is a lot you can do to improve your child's mental health. The road ahead isn't always easy or straightforward, but start here to learn how to advocate for your child's well-being"--from the inside front cover.

ISBN

9781508257929

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 100 BRY 2020

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Author

Martin, Sieglinde

Place of Publication

[Bethesda, MD]

Publisher

Woodbine House

Publication Date

2006

Physical Description

Softcover: 237 p.

Subject

Cerebral Palsy

Movement Disorders

Motor Development

Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities

Abstract

This book is designed for parents, therapists, and other caregivers to help young children with gross motor delays learn and practice motor skills outside of therapy sessions. Written by an experienced physical therapist who is also the mother of a child with cerebral palsy, this comprehensive guide examines the physical characteristics of cerebral palsy and similar conditions - muscle tightness and weakness, increased or decreased flexibility, abnormal reflexes, impaired sensory perception- that affect a child's ability to sit, crawl, stand, and walk.

Includes dozens of exercises with accompanying photos that parents may incorporate into daily routines at home with the guidance and support of their child's physical therapist.

Exercises address: head control, protective reactions, proper positioning, independent sitting with and without arm support, transitional movements, daily stretching, improving muscle strength and coordination, balance training, gait training.

ISBN

9781890627720

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 496 MAR 2006

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Author

Brill, Stephanie

Pepper, Rachel

Edition

Revised and updated

Place of Publication

Hoboken, NJ

Publisher

Start Midnight

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Softcover; 390 pages

Subject

Children's Gender Identity and Expression

Gender identity

LGBTQ

Abstract

Ever since its initial publication in 2008, The Transgender Child has been lauded as the most trusted source of information for families wanting to understand and affirm their transgender, gender-expansive, or nonbinary child. Utilized around the world and translated into multiple languages, The Transgender Child has won accolades from medical and mental health professionals, teachers, and, most especially, from parents. Authors Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper have now thoroughly revised and updated their ground-breaking classic with expanded coverage of gender development, affirming parenting practices, mental health and wellness, medical decision making, legal advocacy, and how best to ensure school success, from preschool through the high school years. Drawing upon their extensive joint expertise as pioneers in the field of gender affirming care, and enriched with the wisdom of parents who?ve already walked this path, as well as the voices of multiple professional experts, Brill and Pepper once again provide a compassionate and educational guide for anyone who cares about, or works with, a child who falls outside expected gender norms.

ISBN

9781627783248

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 716 BRI 2022

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Author

Talbott, Hudson

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Penguin Random house

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Hardcover

Subject

Dyslexia

Abstract

When Hudson Talbott was a little boy, he loved drawing, and it came naturally to him. But reading? No way! One at a time, words weren't a problem, but long sentences were a struggle. As his friends moved on to thicker books, he kept his slow reading a secret. But that got harder every year. He felt alone, lost, and afraid in a world of too many words.

Fortunately, his love of stories wouldn't let him give up. He started giving himself permission to read at his own pace, using the words he knew as stepping-stones to help draw him into a story. And he found he wasn't so alone. In fact, lots of brilliant people were slow readers, too. Learning to accept the fact that everyone does things in their own unique way, and that was okay, freed him up and ultimately helped Hudson thrive and become the fabulous storyteller he is today.

ISBN

9780399548710

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 262 TAL 2021

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Author

Eland, Eva

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Hardcover; no pagination

Subject

Emotional Health

Children's Emotions

Abstract

A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if it is our guest.

Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who we are - an overwhelming, invisible, and scary sensation.

In When Sadness Is at Your Door, Eva Eland brilliantly approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. She gives it a shape and a face, and encourages the reader to give it a name, all of which helps to demystify it and distinguish it from ourselves. She suggests activities to do with it, like sitting quietly, drawing, and going outside for a walk. The beauty of this approach is in the respect the book has for the feeling, and the absence of a narrative that encourages the reader to 'get over' it or indicates that it's 'bad,' both of which are anxiety-producing notions.

Simple illustrations that recall the classic style of Crockett Johnson (Harold and the Purple Crayon) invite readers to add their own impressions.

Eva Eland's debut picture book is a great primer in mindfulness and emotional literacy, perfect for kids navigating these new feelings and for adult readers tackling the feelings themselves!

ISBN

9780525707189

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 ELA 2019

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Author

Archer, Micha

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Nancy Paulsen Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Hardcover; 32 pages

Subject

Children's Health Promotion

Abstract

When two curious kids embark on a "wonder walk," they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. They have thought-provoking questions for everything they see: Is the sun the world's light bulb? Is dirt the world's skin? Are rivers the earth's veins? Is the wind the world breathing? I wonder . . . Young readers will wonder too, as they ponder these gorgeous pages and make all kinds of new connections. What a wonderful world indeed!

Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.

ISBN

9780593109649

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 190 ARC 2021

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