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Supporting Disabled People with their Sexual Lives
A Clear Guide for Health and Social Care Professionals. This is a straight-talking guide to supporting disabled people with their sexual lives. It covers the range of difficulties disabled people experience, from physical limitations to problems such as lack of acceptance, knowledge and skills. The real difficulties professionals experience are also covered with positive suggestions, and a chapter on communication discusses how to discuss sex. Sections follow on the sexual services available to help, and the wide range of sexual diversities which disabled people can and do enjoy.
$51.95
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Stillpoints For Children Handbook & CD
Guided relaxation, meditation, and visualization Research shows that the stress points in children's daily lives are on the increase and can have a negative impact on their ability to learn, relate to others and to themselves. This practical resource explains and demystifies relaxation, meditation, and visualization. The material provides an educational rationale backed up by case studies that highlight the benefits of helping children develop 'stillpoints' in order to neutralize stress, develop a stronger sense of 'self' and create 'optimum' learning states. The set includes a unique and practical resource for use at home or in the classroom. Based on educational, yogic and psychological philosophies, each of the 7 tracks on the CD has a specific theme and is only five minutes long! By teaching children how to practice these important skills, they will soon be able to neutralize stress, create optimum learning states and develop the ability to self-soothe. The handbook provides the rationale for the "why" and the CD provides the guidance and practical application on the "how."
$49.95
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Solving the Puzzle of Your ADD/ADHD Child: Natural Alternatives for Hard-to-Raise Children
This text is the result of the author's research devoted to the needs of ADD and ADHD. It begins with a review of core concepts relating to the identification of biological factors. Part I discusses the symptoms of ADD and ADHD, how these disorders are diagnosed, accompanying mental and physical problems, and what the underlying causes may be. Traditional treatments are outlined plus the pros and cons of using medication. Part II explains the A+ Diet to give children the nutrients they need. Part IV focuses on possible missing nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants. Part V identifies common food, chemical, and inhalant sensitivities. Part VI explains the importance of having beneficial bacteria in the intestine, and the problems of leaky gut. Part VII discusses the impact of toxic minerals and chemicals on behavior and health.
$62.95
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Peg Dawson, Richard Guare, Colin Guare Smart But Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential
There's nothing more frustrating than watching your bright talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your "smart but scattered" child might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare have great news: there's a lot you can do to help. The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial "executive skills" - the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized
$25.95 $15.57
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Sixth Sense II
This unique and easy-to-use lesson plan was developed to share information about autism spectrum disorders with general education students, to explain behaviors that might otherwise be misinterpreted as frightening, odd, or rude. Reviewing of the five senses with students creates the perfect introduction to their sixth or social sense. Then the perspective-taking activities focus on how other people see, hear, touch, taste, and smell, and how that can affect the way they feel and think. The Sixth Sense II is more comprehensive than the previous release and is appropriate for elementary students ages 7-12. This revised version also includes an FAQ section and a helpful Resource Guide!
$9.95
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Simplifying Reponse to Intervention
Four Essential Guiding Principles The sequel to Pyramid Response to Intervention advocates that a successful RTI model begins by asking the right questions to create a fundamentally effective learning environment for every student. RTI is not a series of implementation steps, but rather a way of thinking. Understand why bureaucratic, paperwork-heavy, compliance-oriented, test-score-driven approaches fail. Then learn how to create a focused RTI model that works.
$37.50
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Sibshops
Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs. Fully updated and highly practical, this user-friendly guide helps professionals develop workshops where 8- to 13-year-old siblings can share their stories, give and receive support, and just have fun with other children who've been there.
$48.95
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Show Me the Data!
This resource consists of a brief discussion on data collection to help make that once-dreaded task easier and simpler.
$38.95
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RTI in Middle School Classrooms: Proven Tools and Strategies
This companion to our popular RTI Success focuses on successfully implementing and using the RTI model in middle school. Response to intervention allows educators to assess and meet the needs of struggling students before they have fallen too far behind. In middle school, RTI brings unique advantages, benefits, and challenges. This book provides practical, research based instructional techniques and interventions - geared especially to middle school teachers and administrators - that target and address specific needs of individual students. Included are examples of Response to Intervention strategies in diverse settings; detailed information on how co-teaching dovetails with RTI; and customizable digital templates to streamline assessment, implementation, and documentation.
$40.95
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Recovering From Depression
Counselors can use this resource in their work with teens, who'll use the surveys, checklists, practical tips, fill-in-the-blanks, and brainstorming activities to recognize depression in themselves, learn what they can do to feel better, and build a safety plan to stay well. And all education professionals can work through the book to increase their knowledge of the symptoms, causes, treatments, and effects of depression. Recovering from depression is possible - and this interactive workbook guides and supports both teens and the professionals who help them on the journey.
$41.95
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Mary Cay Ricci Ready-To-Use Resources For Mindsets In The Classroom
This resource provides educators with tools they need to help students change their thinking about their abilities and potential. The book features ready-to-use, interactive tools for students, teachers, parents, administrators, and professional development educators. This book is perfect for schools looking to implement the ideas in Mindsets in the Classroom so that they can build a growth mindset learning environment. Parent resources include a sample parent webpage and several growth mindset parent education tools. Other resources include: mindset observation forms, student and teacher "look for," lists of books that contribute to growth mindset thinking, and more!
$36.50
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Psychosocial Capacity Building in Response to Disasters
This comprehensive book integrates Western mental health approaches and international models of psychosocial capacity building within a social ecology framework, providing practitioners and volunteers with a blueprint for individual, family, group, and community interventions. Global case studies explore the social, psychological, economic, political, and cultural issues affecting various reactions to disaster and illustrate the importance of drawing on local cultural practices to promote empowerment and resiliency. Miller encourages developing people's capacity to direct their own recovery, using a social ecology framework to conceptualize disasters and their consequences.
$32.00
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Jane George Playing with the Angels: Stories of Possibilities for Grieving Children
This gentle series of short stories are all about children who have lost a loved one. The title and the development of this book was inspired by a young child. When someone at a funeral home told the four year old that her mother was now playing with the angels, she asked the question: why would her Mommy rather be playing with angels than with her? Each story is inspired by real kids and their real losses, helping children who are living with grief to realize that they are not alone. The storytelling is complemented by the works of Vancouver artist Mattie Zelinski that capture the magic, mystery, and possibility of what may lie beyond life on this Earth. Ages 6-10
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Play Power: Social Learning Activities
Flexible thinking, winning, losing, sportsmanship, and playing fair are a few of the topics Zeebu and his friends encounter in Play Power. Children’s activity pages teach social rules for game play as part of a group. Red and green thoughts are also introduced. Red and green icons are placed inside of thought bubbles throughout the activity book, in order to help children understand the impact of their behavior on their peers – both positive and negative.
$9.95
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Peaks and Valleys
Integrative Approaches for Recovering from Loss. Are you having difficulty moving forward after a significant loss? Are you searching for meaning and purpose in your life? Have you lost your sense of self or identity as a result of a significant loss? The powerful tools and techniques shared in this book will teach help people who are you having difficulty moving forward or who are searching for meaning and purpose in their life after a significant loss. In short, the author will help all to triumph over tragedy.
$17.50
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Peacemaking Circles and Urban Youth: Bringing Justice Home
Peacemaking Circles and Urban Youth: Bringing Justice Home, by Dr. Carolyn Boyes-Watson (the director of the Center for Restorative Justice at Suffolk University) explores how the Circle process is being used by a remarkably innovative youth center outside Boston. Nearly twenty years in operation, Roca, Inc., works with immigrant, gang, and street youth. Using Circles extensively not only with youth but also with the families and community as well as throughout the organization is integral to Roca''s effectiveness. "Peacemaking Circles and Urban Youth" tells a compelling and inspiring story for any organization or person who works with young people, particularly troubled youth who desperately need community-based support to change the trajectory of their lives.
$25.95
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Pathways to Positive Parenting
Helping Parents Nurture Healthy Development in the Earliest Months An essential resource for all professionals who work with families of infants, this valuable handbook serves as a parent educator's guide to coaching and supporting new parents. Describes innovative teaching techniques, along with practical and effective strategies that are field-tested, science-based, and can be applied immediately.
$62.95
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Jodee Kulp, Teresa Kellerman, Deb Evensen, Liz Kulp, Jan Lutke, Kari Fletcher, Cathy Bruer Thompson, Susan Rose, Victoria Deasy, Toni Hager Our FAScinating Journey
Keys to Brain Potential Along the Path of Prenatal Brain Injury This book introduces readers to another winding path in working with prenatally exposed children. Jodee illuminates this path with lights that shine the hope of possibilities for these special kids. On your journey through these pages you will discover creative approaches in reaching and loving children with attachment issues; understand how alcohol affects the growing brains of children; become familiar with brain terminology; and, uncover ideas to help a child nutritionally.
$27.95
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Nurturing Narratives
Story-Based Language Intervention For Children With Language Impairments That Are Complicated By Other Developmental Disabilities. Children with Complex Learning Problems (CLP) and Autism Spectrum Disorder need to learn important language and academic skills. These children are often in situations that may not be meaningful to them and hence are too complex for learning to occur. "Nurturing Narratives" was developed as a story-based language intervention for children. The model emphasizes comprehension, tailors
$39.95
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Not Exactly as Planned
A Memoir of Adoption, Secrets and Abiding Love Not Exactly As Planned chronicles Rosenbaum's arrival to Toronto in 1970 from the US after political upheaval and violence in Washington, D.C. cast her on an unexpected journey north. Life takes a major turn when her son, adopted-at-birth, is diagnosed at six with irreversible brain damage from FAS. Rosenbaum is determined to change Michael's prognosis.
$19.95
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Neuropsychology of Written Language
The Neuropsychology of Written Language Disorders: Diagnosis and Intervention as its signature product for the upcoming school year. This workbook discusses both language-based and non-language-based written language disorders from a brain-based education model of learning. It is intended for school psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, special educators and school administrators.
$60.00
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My Feelings Workbook
Teaching Children about Feelings & Developing EI Grades 1-5 This workbook is specifically designed to help children understand, deal with and process emotions and feelings on a nonverbal body level. It not only helps children figure out how they feel, but WHERE they feel. With enough practice, children will gain mastery over even their more intense feelings. In the process, they learn how to build stronger bridges between their emotional minds and their thinking minds.
$27.95
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Wallis A. Simpson My Andrew: Day-to-Day Living With a Child With an Autism Spectrum Disorder
When the author's son was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 4, she began collecting files of paperwork from doctors and therapists, test results, IEPs, and her own journal writings. She combined this information in chronological order and used it as a resource to explain her son to teachers, grandparents, caregivers, therapists, and other parents. This book prepares teachers, therapists, doctors and family member for that proverbial emotional roller-coaster associated with living with ASD.
$26.95
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Move, Play, and Learn with Smart Steps
Sequenced Activities to Build the Body and the Brain (Birth to age 7) Movement and play are nature' chosen tools for developing the body and the brain. Strengthen and support that natural development with Smart Steps: fun and easy-to-use movement activities that help children develop physical, cognitive, and social-emotional foundations for early learning and school readiness. Look inside to find: 50 themed activity sequences, each with 18 stepped activities tailored to children's natural development-that's total of 900 play-filled, learning-rich activities. Key benefits, teaching tips, critical safeguards, and language focuses for each activity sequence. Observational assessment tool (the Movement Can-Do Guide) that enables teachers to pinpoint children's specific developmental stages in order to choose activities, assess progress, and provide incremental challenge. Implementation guidelines, activity selection tips and individualization techniques.
$57.50
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