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The Everything Parent's Guide To Sensory Integration Disorder: Get the Right Diagnosis, Understand Treatments, And Advocate for Your Child
by Terri MauroFor kids living with Sensory Integration Disorder, the world can be a scary place, full of potentially stressful experiences. Kids with Sensory Integration Disorder can howl in discomfort over the feel of a shirt tag or a sock seam on bare skin. They may find the sound of a whisper to be as loud and frightening as a siren, and may perceive the caring touch of a parent or jostling in the school lunch line as equivalent to an assault.The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder:Provides an in-depth definition of Sensory Integration Disorder and explains its effectsHighlights occupational therapy treatments and explains techniques you can use outside of the therapist's office to calm your childIncludes helpful advice for parents teaching their children how to deal with this disorder at school, home, and play, from childhood through adulthoodIn The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Disorder, you'll find the answers you need as you search for ways to help your child. This reassuring handbook examines various forms of treatment and therapy, and provides professional advice for helping children with SID succeed in school, at home, and with friends.
The Everything Parent's Guide To Tantrums
by Joni LevineDoes your child kick and scream when he doesn't get his way? Have meal times and running errands become emotional battles? The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your authoritative handbook to understanding what causes your child to have tantrums and which measures you can take to combat their occurrence.Author Joni Levine helps you:Understand your child's temperamentIdentify external influences that trigger tantrumsAvoid responding emotionally to an outburstUse effective methods for calming your childDeal with tantrums in publicFilled with realistic advice and practical tips, The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your key to a happy, well-adjusted child and peace at home-and elsewhere.
The Everything Parent's Guide To Tantrums
by Joni LevineDoes your child kick and scream when he doesn't get his way? Have meal times and running errands become emotional battles? The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your authoritative handbook to understanding what causes your child to have tantrums and which measures you can take to combat their occurrence.Author Joni Levine helps you:Understand your child's temperamentIdentify external influences that trigger tantrumsAvoid responding emotionally to an outburstUse effective methods for calming your childDeal with tantrums in publicFilled with realistic advice and practical tips, The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your key to a happy, well-adjusted child and peace at home-and elsewhere.
The Everything Parent's Guide To Tantrums: The One Book You Need To Prevent Outbursts, Avoid Public Scenes, And Help Your Child Stay Calm
by Joni LevineDoes your child kick and scream when he doesn't get his way? Have meal times and running errands become emotional battles? The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your authoritative handbook to understanding what causes your child to have tantrums and which measures you can take to combat their occurrence.Author Joni Levine helps you:Understand your child's temperamentIdentify external influences that trigger tantrumsAvoid responding emotionally to an outburstUse effective methods for calming your childDeal with tantrums in publicFilled with realistic advice and practical tips, The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums is your key to a happy, well-adjusted child and peace at home-and elsewhere.
The Everything Parent's Guide To The Strong-Willed Child (The Everything®)
by Carl E PickhardtAll children need guidance, yet some are definitely more resistant to parental direction and advice than others. Parenting a child whose personality may be described as "difficult" or "controlling" can leave you conflicted and frustrated. How do you nurture your child, get him to listen, and know who's in charge? It can be done. The Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child helps you work around stubborn and argumentative behavior. You'll learn how to encourage your child to compromise and communicate with you, rather than make unreasonable demands and/or shut down altogether. By learning what makes your child strong-willed, the effects of such behavior, and how to manage it, you can help your child achieve a more tempered disposition and teach him the lifelong rewards of a positive attitude. Psychologist Carl E. Pickhardt shows you how to:Regain control of your familyReap the benefits of healthy communicationDiscipline to teach, not to punishResolve conflict between you and your child effectivelyOvercome willfulness in older childrenThe Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child is your all-inclusive guide to regaining, and maintaining, a healthy and happy family.
The Everything Parent's Guide to ADHD in Children: A Reassuring Guide to Getting the Right Diagnosis, Understanding Treatments, and Helping Your Child Focus
by Carole Jacobs Isadore WendelA reassuring guide to getting the right diagnosis, understanding treatments, and helping your child focus
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children With Dyslexia
by Abigail Marshall Jody SwarbrickAlthough dyslexia affects 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population, only 5 out of every 100 dyslexics are recognized and receive assistance. If you're the parent of a child with dyslexia, this statistic can be disconcerting, especially when it comes to your child's academic performance and developing social skills. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia gives you a complete understanding of what dyslexia is, how to identify the signs, and what you can do to help your child. This authoritative book seeks to alert parents to the special needs associated with this learning disability and offers practical suggestions for getting involved in the classroom.The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia shows you how to:Select the right treatment programs for your childSecure an IEPChoose a school and reduce homework strugglesDevelop your child's skills with the use of assistive technologyMaintain open communication and offer supportThe Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety
by Ilyne Sandas Christine Siegel Deborah D. WhiteRacing heart. Nausea. Trembling. These are just the physical symptoms of anxiety. Add to that panic, paralyzing fear, and self-doubt and a child is consumed with worry. With the proper care and treatment, a child with anxiety disorders can thrive. This book presents a balanced approach to treatment'from traditional to non-traditional drug and behavioral therapies to relaxation tricks and meditation. Additionally, this helpful guide helps parents determine the causes of their child's anxiety, decide whether medical treatment is necessary, talk with their children about anxiety, find the right counselor, and consult with teachers and school officials. With this guide, parents will have all the resources, tools, and information they need to help their child enjoy a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted childhood!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety
by Ilyne Sandas Christine SiegelRacing heart. Nausea. Trembling. These are just the physical symptoms of anxiety. Add to that panic, paralyzing fear, and self-doubt and a child is consumed with worry. With the proper care and treatment, a child with anxiety disorders can thrive. This book presents a balanced approach to treatment--from traditional to non-traditional drug and behavioral therapies to relaxation tricks and meditation. Additionally, this helpful guide helps parents determine the causes of their child's anxiety, decide whether medical treatment is necessary, talk with their children about anxiety, find the right counselor, and consult with teachers and school officials. With this guide, parents will have all the resources, tools, and information they need to help their child enjoy a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted childhood!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety: Professional Advice to Help Your Child Feel Confident, Happy, and Secure
by Ilyne Sandas Christine Siegel Deborah D. WhiteAll kids worry. But chronic worry turns into trouble when it becomes the focus of your child's life. For some children, anxiety is so overwhelming that it becomes paralyzing and prevents any forward movement. But, with the proper care and treatment, a child with an anxiety disorder can thrive. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety presents a balanced approach to treatment and helps you: Determine the causes of your child's anxiety, Decide on the right treatment and medication, Talk with your child about anxiety, Cope with symptoms, Find the right counselor, Educate and work with teachers and school officials. This handy guide gives you all the resources, tools, and information you need to help your child enjoy a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted childhood!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety: Professional advice to help your child feel confident, happy, and secure
by Ilyne SandasRacing heart. Nausea. Trembling. These are just the physical symptoms of anxiety. Add to that panic, paralyzing fear, and self-doubt and a child is consumed with worry. With the proper care and treatment, a child with anxiety disorders can thrive. This book presents a balanced approach to treatment—from traditional to non-traditional drug and behavioral therapies to relaxation tricks and meditation. Additionally, this helpful guide helps parents determine the causes of their child’s anxiety, decide whether medical treatment is necessary, talk with their children about anxiety, find the right counselor, and consult with teachers and school officials. With this guide, parents will have all the resources, tools, and information they need to help their child enjoy a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted childhood!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome
by William StillmanThe clinical diagnosis of Asperger's can be intimidating for parents. Often the focus is on their child's "disabilities" rather than his "abilities," and parents may be left wondering what they should expect as their child journeys through life. This guide helps you take the first steps toward understanding how this developmental disorder may impact your child. This uncomplicated handbook introduces you to Asperger's and helps you to:Get a diagnosis and understand the resultsIdentify triggers that can lead to sensory overloadRecognize symptoms of meltdowns and work to prevent themEducate family and friends about Asperger'sDiscover support groups for themselves and their childNow revised and updated, this new edition includes information on educational concerns and social interactions. This is the only resource you need to help your child overcome the obstacles of Asperger's and find success--and happiness.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome (The Everything®)
by William StillmanThe clinical diagnosis of Asperger's can be intimidating for parents. Often the focus is on their child's "disabilities" rather than his "abilities," and parents may be left wondering what they should expect as their child journeys through life. This guide helps you take the first steps toward understanding how this developmental disorder may impact your child. This uncomplicated handbook introduces you to Asperger's and helps you to:Get a diagnosis and understand the resultsIdentify triggers that can lead to sensory overloadRecognize symptoms of meltdowns and work to prevent themEducate family and friends about Asperger'sDiscover support groups for themselves and their childNow revised and updated, this new edition includes information on educational concerns and social interactions. This is the only resource you need to help your child overcome the obstacles of Asperger's and find success--and happiness.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asthma (The Everything®)
by Jance C SimmonsAsthma doesn't have to slow your child down-and with the right information and treatment options, you can help your child manage this illness. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asthma helps families to: Recognize symptoms and get an accurate diagnosis Identify and deal with asthma triggers Decide on the right treatment and medication Prepare for an asthma attack Make your home asthma-proof and allergen-free Educate and work with teachers and caregivers Complete with the most recent National Asthma Guidelines, this reliable resource arms you with the knowledge you need to keep your child active and healthy while living with asthma.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Autism
by Adelle Jameson Tilton Charlotte E. ThompsonLife with a child with autism can be challenging, exhausting, and - ultimately - very rewarding. For parents, even daily activities like getting dressed or grocery shopping can become daunting exercises. Children with autism require special strategies, and parents must learn how to think with their child instead of against him.This comprehensive guide offers practical advice, reassurances, and real-life scenarios to help families get through each day. You'll discover how to:Communicate effectively with their childFind a school that meets their child's needsHandle meltdowns in public or privateLearn about assistive devicesFind intervention and support groupsFull of useful information, expert advice, and positive techniques, this guide is the valuable tool you and your family need to make the most of every day - one interaction at a time!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia
by Abigail MarshallHelp your child succeed in the classroom--and in life! As a parent of a child with dyslexia you may wonder what you should expect as your child goes through life. How can you help your child deal with school and succeed? It's true, there are challenges for children with dyslexia, but when identified early, they can be overcome successfully. Abigail Marshall, manager of dyslexia.com, shows you how to: Identify the early symptoms of dyslexia. Work with teachers to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Reduce homework struggles. Find the best treatment program. Help your child develop skills with the use of assistive technology. Plan for college and career. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia, 2nd Edition is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia: Learn the Key Signs of Dyslexia and Find the Best Treatment Options for Your Child
by Abigail MarshallHelp your child succeed in the classroom--and in life!As a parent of a child with dyslexia you may wonder what you should expect as your child goes through life. How can you help your child deal with school and succeed? It's true, there are challenges for children with dyslexia, but when identified early, they can be overcome successfully. Abigail Marshall, manager of dyslexia.com, shows you how to:Identify the early symptoms of dyslexia.Work with teachers to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP).Reduce homework struggles.Find the best treatment program.Help your child develop skills with the use of assistive technology.Plan for college and career.The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia, 2nd Edition is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder
by Rebecca BranstetterThe vital skills children need to achieve their full potential! Being organized. Staying focused. Controlling impulses and emotions. These are some of the basic executive functioning (EF) skills children need to function and succeed as they grow. But what can you do if your child is struggling with one or all of these skills? With this hands-on guide, you'll learn what EF difficulties look like and how you can help your child overcome these challenges. Psychologist Rebecca Branstetter teaches you how to help improve the executive functions, including: Task initiation Response inhibition Focus Time management Working memory Flexibility Self-regulation Completing tasks Organization With checklists to help enforce skills and improve organization, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder is your step-by-step handbook for helping your child concentrate, learn, and thrive!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder: Strategies to help your child achieve the time-management skills, focus, and organization needed to succeed in school and life
by Rebecca BranstetterThe vital skills children need to achieve their full potential!Being organized. Staying focused. Controlling impulses and emotions.These are some of the basic executive functioning (EF) skills children need to function and succeed as they grow. But what can you do if your child is struggling with one or all of these skills? With this hands-on guide, you'll learn what EF difficulties look like and how you can help your child overcome these challenges. Psychologist Rebecca Branstetter teaches you how to help improve the executive functions, including:Task initiationResponse inhibitionFocusTime managementWorking memoryFlexibilitySelf-regulationCompleting tasksOrganization With checklists to help enforce skills and improve organization, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder is your step-by-step handbook for helping your child concentrate, learn, and thrive!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with OCD
by Stephen Martin Victoria Costello Linda L. SimmonsOCD can make a child's life difficult, turning simple tasks like homework and chores into almost impossible challenges. A child with OCD may feel stressed, worried, and even inadequate. Parents who suspect their child is suffering from OCD'or parents of a child with an OCD diagnosis'can now rest. This helpful guide helps parents with many issues: recognize symptoms; get an accurate diagnosis; find the right doctor and therapist; develop strategies for tackling schoolwork; and decide on the right treatment. Parents will learn how to talk to a child about OCD and devise coping strategies for school, sports, friendships, and other everyday situations. Children with OCD can learn how to enjoy life'without all the worry!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with OCD
by Stephen Martin Victoria CostelloOCD can make a child's life difficult, turning simple tasks like homework and chores into almost impossible challenges. A child with OCD may feel stressed, worried, and even inadequate. Parents who suspect their child is suffering from OCD--or parents of a child with an OCD diagnosis--can now rest. This helpful guide helps parents with many issues: recognize symptoms; get an accurate diagnosis; find the right doctor and therapist; develop strategies for tackling schoolwork; and decide on the right treatment. Parents will learn how to talk to a child about OCD and devise coping strategies for school, sports, friendships, and other everyday situations. Children with OCD can learn how to enjoy life--without all the worry!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with OCD: Professional, Reassuring Advice for Raising a Happy, Well-adjusted Child
by Stephen Martin Victoria Costello Linda L. SimmonsIf you are the parent of one of the more than one million children with OCD, then you know what a confusing and disruptive disorder it can be. OCD can turn even simple tasks like homework and chores into almost impossible challenges. A child with OCD may feel stressed, worried, frustrated, frightened, and out of control.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with OCD: Professional, reassuring advice for raising a happy, well-adjusted child
by Stephen MartinOCD can make a child’s life difficult, turning simple tasks like homework and chores into almost impossible challenges. A child with OCD may feel stressed, worried, and even inadequate. Parents who suspect their child is suffering from OCD—or parents of a child with an OCD diagnosis—can now rest. This helpful guide helps parents with many issues: recognize symptoms; get an accurate diagnosis; find the right doctor and therapist; develop strategies for tackling schoolwork; and decide on the right treatment. Parents will learn how to talk to a child about OCD and devise coping strategies for school, sports, friendships, and other everyday situations. Children with OCD can learn how to enjoy life—without all the worry!
The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA, Grades K-5
by Felicia DurdenTake the mystery out of Common Core ELA!Designed to be a set of national educational standards, the Common Core has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you're accustomed to traditional English courses, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why.With easy-to-understand examples, comprehension tips, and practice exercises, this complete guide help you understand:The reasoning behind the Common Core English Language Arts standardsWhat your child will be learning at each grade levelThe types of books and passages your child will be readingThe new requirements on nonfiction texts and the rationale behind themThe focus on finding evidence and formulating argumentsThe Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA: Grades K-5 will give you the confidence you need to help your children meet the new ELA expectations for their grade level and excel at school.
The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA, Grades K-5: Understand the New English Standards to Help Your Child Learn and Succeed
by Felicia DurdenTake the mystery out of Common Core ELA!Designed to be a set of national educational standards, the Common Core has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you're accustomed to traditional English courses, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why.With easy-to-understand examples, comprehension tips, and practice exercises, this complete guide help you understand:The reasoning behind the Common Core English Language Arts standardsWhat your child will be learning at each grade levelThe types of books and passages your child will be readingThe new requirements on nonfiction texts and the rationale behind themThe focus on finding evidence and formulating argumentsThe Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA: Grades K–5 will give you the confidence you need to help your children meet the new ELA expectations for their grade level and excel at school.