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 into six areas - cognitive, linguistic, physical, sensory, social and emotional - for convenient reference. She deals with general issues, such as behaviour management, toilet-training and sleep management, which may be encountered by parents of children with any form of disability - physical, learning or sensory. She also provides an outline of child development so that parents can place their child's progress in context, and gives practical advice on coping with stress of having a child with special needs.
This book is an essential guide for parents of young children with developmental disabilities and will also be invaluable to anyone who works with children with special needs.
Getting older is not one of life's greatest pleasures. Or is it? Judge for yourself with The Little Book of Wrinkles, a charming and enlightening elixir on getting old(er). If you survive long enough you're revered-rather like an old building. 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 contains 18 cards showing different emotions: Happy Sad Confused Angry Embarrassed Tired Sulking Frustrated Surprised Hungry Nervous Scared Sick Feeling Better Patient Sorry Excited Bored These cards have been laminated for longevity, have rounded corners for safety and are attached to a retractable key chain for easy portability. More info
Anxiety is the root cause of many of the difficulties experienced by people on the autism spectrum, and is often caused by things such as a change in routine or sensory overload. Deborah Lipsky takes a practical look at what happens when things spiral out of control, exploring what leads to meltdowns and tantrums, and what can be done to help. Drawing on her own extensive personal experience and using real-life examples to explain how autistic people think, the author distinguishes between meltdowns and tantrums, showing how they are different,... More info