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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The ABC?s of Anger leads children to discovery! It contains easy-to-read stories involving some aspect of the theme ?anger.? It provides children with an awareness of differing degrees of anger and helps them explore choices for responding when they are anger.; [...]; Each story begins with a lette…
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Accessories to accompany the Circles mat/wall chart. Circles involves categorizing social roles and designating each of six colour circle with its associated Three "T's", Touch, Talk, and Trust. The Circles mat/wall chart is intended to provide a reinforcement activity to the video program: "Circle…
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"Having been told by a doctor 20 years ago that I'd never be able to have a relationship due to my chronic pain, and having proved her wrong, I've set out to write a book for those who are living with chronic pain and illness and who have given up on or are struggling with relationships.; "It is po…
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If you have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you might struggle with things like concentrating in school, or sitting still, or remembering lots of instructions. But ADHD is also a superpower. In this book you will meet different kids with ADHD who can do amazing things. They also le…
If you have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you might struggle with things like concentrating in school, or sitting still, or remembering lots of instructions. But ADHD is also a superpower. In this book you will meet different kids with ADHD who can do amazing things. They also le…
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Your child may have a caudal nerve block to reduce their pain after surgery. Learn what to expect when your child receives a caudal nerve block, how to care for your child while the block is working, and when to get help.
Learn what to expect if your child has a nerve block after surgery, and how to care for them. This document explains what is normal, how to care for your child, and when to get help.
Is hitting, biting and bullying normal behaviour in young children? When does such behaviour start? What can you do to make sure it doesn't continue? Or will it stop on its own? Why are some children more aggressive than others? When should you start to worry?; This interactive 2-disc DVD set uses …
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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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On a Saturday morning at the end of November 2008, a young family suffered the loss of two sons and the permanent paralysis of another as a result of an automobile accident. Rather than tear the family apart, the tragedy drew them closer and touched the hearts of people in and out of their Catholic…
"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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"All Siblings Are Important" is a book about all kinds of sibling relationships. This book honors the many feelings that come with being a sibling and is a good conversation starter for caregivers who want to talk to children about the dynamics or feelings happening within a sibling relationship or…
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Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
AMAZE takes the awkward out of sex ed. Features fun, animated videos about sex, bodies, and relationships.; Includes:; - Engaging, educational, age-appropriate, often humorous sex education videos for young adults.; - Educational resources, including short videos, to build the skills of parents and…
Set includes a child, youth and adult doll.
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Set includes a child, youth and adult doll.
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The most effective treatment for eating disorders is family-based, and parents play an essential role. Yet most struggle to know what to do and how to do it.; With a wealth of practical examples and tips that have helped many tens of thousands of relieved parents, Eva Musby guides you through each …
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Every parent wants the same thing: for their child to enjoy a long and fulfilling life. But what happens when things don't go according to plan? What happens when parents have to become advocates for their child's healthcare needs? Who decides what is in a child's 'best interests'?; Stephanie Nimmo…
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