Stories, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes, Games, Crafts, and More A beautiful, keepsake book packed with everything you need to be a terrific grandparent! Beautifully illustrated and chock full of everything you need to be a great grandparent, The Complete Guide to Practically Perfect Grandparenting is the perfect gift for new grandpas and grandmas. In these pages you'll find classic stories and poems such as "Peter Rabbit" and "The Princess and the Pea," tasty recipes sure to please young taste buds, and crafts that will entertain any child on a rainy day. Some favorites from the book include: Grandm... View More...
Often described as "social phobia's cousin" and misdiagnosed as autism, selective mutism is a debilitating fear of speaking in some situations experienced by some children. The disorder usually presents in children before the age of five, but it may not be recognized until the child starts school. When requested to speak, children with selective mutism often look down, blush, or otherwise express anxiety that disrupts their engagement with people and activities. Selective mutism is related to social anxiety and social phobia, and more than 90 percent of children with selective mutism also mani... View More...
In this story, Kate - a new big sister - explains her feelings of being left out and forgotten when her baby brother Daniel arrives. She experiences the typical confusion and mixed emotions that result from having to share her parents with a new and demanding sibling. But with wit and a resourceful nature, Kate explores her new role and achieves the confidence to embrace her little brother. Includes a "Note to Parents" by psychologist and author Jane Annunziata, PsyD. View More...
Enhancing Communication in People with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Parents and Professionals This guide provides an introduction to the nature of communication difficulties in Autism and introduces the concept of visual supports. It provides examples of the way that a range of visuals can be used to support communication. A guide for parents and professionals. View More...
The manual outlines various factors relative to Autism that may contribute to sleep difficulties. Strategies are provided to help reduce bedtime and sleep problems. The strategies described encompass: environment; communication; behaviour; social routines; sensory issues and more. Some practical resources (schedule visuals, Social Stories) are included. A Manual for parents and carers who have a child with Autism experiencing sleep difficulties. View More...
Help me do Everyday Things This book provides a range of strategies to help the individual with Autism function more independently in family and community life. Strategies include: enhancing communication; using routines; adapting the environment; and providing motivation. Helpful strategies to help people with Autism to do those everyday things. View More...
Let's Play: Facilitating interactive play skills in children with Autism. Autism impacts on the child's development in three key areas i.e. social skills, communication and behaviour. Deficits in all of these areas will impact on the development of play; and, in turn, impairment in play skills will also impact on social development, communication and other skills related to cognition. This resource is designed for use by parents, caregivers, teachers and others working with children with Autism. It is hoped that the resource will provide an understanding of the importance of play skil... View More...
This collection of articles provides strategies to address 'everyday life' difficulties for individuals with Autism. Topics include: behavioural difficulties; social skills in Autism; dealing with obsessions; waiting; toileting; a restricted diet, and more. Practical Strategies for Supporting People with Autism Spectrum Disorders. View More...
Making Sense of the Senses for Children with Autism: a workbook for teachers and parents This manual explores the difficulties for many children with Autism with regard to sensory stimuli, including touch sensation, visual stimuli, taste and smell, sound, body awareness, balance and movement. Mindful of sensory difficulties, the book provides teaching strategies relevant to the classroom, home and other environments. A workbook for teachers and parents. View More...
As periods of change can be difficult, anxious times, for children and adults with Autism this book examines the concept of change/transition in relation to the nature of Autism. It provides strategies, along with resources which can be copied and laminated, to help make these periods much easier for the person with Autism. View More...
When first published in 2008, The Australian Autism Handbook quickly became the go-to guide for parents whose children have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. In this new edition, the book has been updated with all the latest research, the ratings guide for early interventions, new chapters on teens; Aspergers syndrome; DSM5 diagnostic criteria; and advice for dads by dads. Its new resources section ensures you make the most of your funding and lists every website and phone number you could ever need. The Australian Autism Handbook is a practical and comprehensive guide to every ... View More...
As a parent of a child with extra special needs there's always a lot going on. Are you overwhelmed by child development experts, complex funding and disability systems? Are you frustrated by aspects of your child's school and therapy programs? Are your time, energy and leadership skills slipping through your fingers? You are not alone. Many parents feel overwhelmed. Becoming Chief is written to help you feel more energised, informed and confident to lead your child's tribe to the brilliant outcomes you dream of. The tough topics are covered, wonderful real-life stories are told and practical p... View More...
The 10th anniversary edition of the iconic book that takes parents into the mysterious world of boys, with new foreword, introduction and tribute to the author. THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF A PARENTING CLASSIC How do you raise boys to men in a world where trouble beckons at every turn? How do you make sure they learn the 'right' lessons, stay out of danger, find a path to follow? How do you ensure they'll be OK? Celia Lashlie has some of the answers. After years working in the prison service, she knows what can happen when boys make the wrong choices. She also knows what it's like to be a ... View More...
What lies ahead for expectant parents of twins? Immeasurable joy, plus many sleepless nights. Parenting twins is unlike parenting siblings of different ages. From infancy through the teen years, twins require a bit more energy and diplomacy, plus lots of clever ideas. "Double Duty: The Parents' Guide to Raising Twins, from Pregnancy Through the School Years" offers plenty of reassuring advice and practical strategies for coping with the challenges that lie ahead. Featuring a wealth of tips from couples with twins who've lived to tell about it, "Double Duty" covers everything from managing a mu... View More...
Second edition of a popular, practical guide for parents about raising children aged between one and four, first published 1984. Provides advice on toilet training, tantrums and feeding. Includes cartoon illustrations, appendices, references and index. Author is a consultant paediatrician and well-known broadcaster. Other works include 'Babies!'. View More...
This work includes tips and strategies for kids, teens, and adults with dyslexia. It helps to understand what dyslexia is, assess schools and programs, and help your child succeed. Does your child mix up d's and b's? Does he or she have trouble reading? If so, the cause may be dyslexia. But don't worry - these days, there are many ways to overcome dyslexia. This hands-on guide leads you step by step through your options - and explains how anyone with dyslexia can achieve success in school and life. It helps you: discover how to recognize the symptoms of dyslexia; understand diagnostic test res... View More...
Every grandmother, mother, aunt, daughter and son should have a copy of this in the kitchen. If the community in general knows nothing else of the Country Women's Association of Western Australia, it is more than familiar with its cookbook - every grandmother, mother, aunt, daughter and son should have a copy in the kitchen. First published in 1936, the C.W.A. Cookery Book and Household Hints is rich in tradition. It is a tried and true recipe book from which anyone can learn basic cooking. From ANZAC biscuits to lamb chops to pavlova, enduring Australian favourites can be found within its pag... View More...
'The bottom line: Your life's outcome is solely up to you. If you can get out of bed in the morning, go to the bathroom, get dressed and nuke something in the microwave without any help, then you are capable of doing, achieving and handling just about anything that life can throw at you. You can do this. You can live up to your potential. And at your age, frankly, I expect you to.' Straight-talking, unpatronising, inspirational advice from bestselling author Dave Pelzer. Before he became a teenager, Pelzer was subjected to horrific physical and mental abuse from his mother. At the age of 12... View More...
Just discovered you're pregnant? Feeling a little bit lost? From small worries to life-changing decisions, here is the information and guidance you need, from professionals you can depend on. Every pregnant woman is going through an experience that is completely new to her, and each month raises many questions, from before conception to the early days of a baby’s life. Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know is a bright, fresh, one-stop reference you can trust, with expert knowledge from consultants around the world. This book will guide you through the stages of your pregnancy, from befor... View More...
Inside the Sophie la Girafe. Baby Keepsake Box, you'll find a lovely Sophie-themed baby record book, while at the bottom of the box, there is a pull-out draw containing 10 Sophie-decorated thank you cards with accompanying envelopes. This beautiful package will make a lovely gift for new parents. View More...
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