When Josh is angry, he throws his toys, breaks things, and even hits his little brother. Mom says it's time for Josh to learn better ways to get his mad feelings out. With the help of a chart of smiley faces, Josh starts to use his words, get along better with others-and feel more 'smiley' himself! Josh's Smiley Faces provides a simple yet effective tool for parents to help their young children learn how to express anger, frustration, and other difficult emotions. In a Note to Parents, psychologist and author Virginia Shiller discusses anger and the shaping of behaviour with reward programs.
Ages 3-6 years.
When young children are diagnosed with conditions such as Down Syndrome, autism or other forms of developmental delay, there is much that parents can do to help. This new edition of the award-winning Small Steps Forward includes up-to-date research and practice, providing parents and carers with the information they need and a host of ideas to encourage their child's development. The games and activities use toys and materials which most children will already have, and involve no special preparation. They are also fun to play. Sarah Newman divides skills... More info
With so much neuroscience research now informing therapy and treatment options, and an increasingly complicated lexicon to go along with it, a four-dimensional model that explains it in plain sight is the perfect way to better understand it all. An ideal tool for helping your clients to visualize the complexities of the brain and mental health problems-and a useful refresher for practitioners who may find brain anatomy overwhelming-this color-coded brain puzzle puts it all in perspective, allowing users to deconstruct the major functional areas of the cerebral cortex to see... More info
The use of visual aids by a person with Autism, ADHD, Aspergers or other communication problems, can bridge the gap of speech. In other words, initially they learn to communicate in a common language of sight. This set is a compilation of all categories - a good starting point: Home Car Shopping Coat Drink Food Family Park Toilet Wash Hands Shoes On Shoes Off Hat On What do you want? Wait a minute Finished Stop No These cards have been laminated for longevity, have rounded corners for safety... More info
