Taking Care of Myself by
Puberty can be especially tough when young people have autism or other special needs. Through simple stories similar to Carol Gray's Social Stories® , author Mary Wrobel teaches caregivers exactly what to say (and not say) and shows how you can create helpful stories of your own. Mary addresses hygiene, modesty, body growth and development, menstruation, touching, personal safety, and more. Young students can benefit from self-care skills such as using the toilet, brushing teeth, and washing hands. Parents and teachers should begin teaching these necessary skills as early as possible, even from ages three to five. The ultimate goal is to maximize the child's potential for independence and lifelong social success.
The Care and Keeping of You 1 by
If you've been starting to wonder what's happening to your body, you're not alone! Millions of girls ages eight to ten have felt just as you do now and have turned to this book for straightforward advice. This head-to-toe guide answers your questions. from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. With tips, how-tos, and facts from experts, it's the perfect book to help you learn about your body's changes. And once you understand what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to The Care and Keeping of You 2!
The Care and Keeping of You 2 by
This thoughtful advice book will guide girls through the next steps of growing up. Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10 and up, The Care & Keeping of You 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more-in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes girls are going through. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, her growing body, peer pressure, personal care and more.
American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen by
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy's life. It's even more important to get answers and advice to the most common health issues boys face from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect--from your developing body to your feelings about girls The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body Pimples, acne, and how to properly care for your skin Your reproductive system--inside and out Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings
Parenting with Positive Behavior Support by
Now the theory and research behind the positive behavior support (PBS) process -- an approach already proven effective in schools and community programs -- has been transformed into a practical, easy-to-use guide that's perfect for sharing with parents. Developed by educators and families, this user-friendly handbook offers parents easy-to-follow guidelines for identifying the reasons for their children's behavior and effectively intervening through three basic methods: preventing problems replacing behavior managing consequences The included exercises and worksheets help parents easily track their child's progress, and three illuminating chapter-long case studies walk parents through PBS and show them how this process can transform family life.
Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues by
Toilet training can be a battleground for parents and children. In this book--the only one on the market dealing with the specific issues involved in toilet training children with autism--Maria Wheeler offers a detailed roadmap for success, based on over twenty years of experience. Easy-to-read bulleted lists offer over 200 do's and don'ts presented, along with more than fifty real-life examples. Learn, among other things, how to gauge "readiness," overcome fear of the bathroom, teach how to use toilet paper, flush and wash up, and deal with toileting in unfamiliar environments. A life preserver for parents and reluctant children! Helpful chapters include: The Importance of Toilet Training Determining Readiness Developing a Toileting Routine Communicating the Need to Use the Toilet Toileting in Unfamiliar Environments Nighttime Training Common Problems (and Solutions) Associated with Toilet Training Persons with Autism
Sleep Better!, Revised Edition by
From bedtime tantrums to bedwetting, sleep problems can be one of the biggest sources of worry and frustration for parents of children with special needs. Help is here in this down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide, packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children, with and without disabilities. This fully updated edition includes help for parents who usually struggle with nighttime problems. Without preaching or proposing a "one right way" to solve problems, psychologist and father Mark Durand helps families tackle sleep issues with optimism and proven strategies drawn from clinical and personal experience. A must-own for tired parents everywhere, this warm and wise guidebook will put sleep problems to bed and help whole families get the rest they need. THE BETTER-SLEEP GUIDE FOR EVERY FAMILY: Highly effective strategies for children with special needs such as autism, Tourette syndrome, and cerebral palsy Research-based solutions to even the toughest nighttime challenges Tested with thousands of families Respects individual differences in families--offers different options to fit different parenting philosophies Helps parents develop a positive outlook and attitude as they work to resolve their child's challenges Includes help for parents who struggle with their own nighttime problems Flexible--parents can pick and choose strategies and modify them as needed Valuable background information on understanding and assessing sleep problems PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Sleep Diary Self-Talk Log Behavior Log Sleep Problems Scale Plus annotated lists of additional sleep resources SOLVE SLEEP ISSUES LIKE: Bedtime tantrums Night waking Sleep terrors Bed wetting Sleep schedule problems Sleepwalking and sleep talking Insomnia Tooth-grinding Periodic limb movements
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Robin Lacagnina, MLS
Liaison Librarian, Pediatrics UR Medicine | Golisano Children's Hospital
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