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This Kid Is Driving Me Crazy! -Tips For Parents Of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Helpful tips for families from the good folks at NICHCY

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Dealing with Spina Bifida can make the teenage years even tougher.

Adolescence is a tough time for anyone. Dealing with Spina Bifida can make the teenage years even tougher. This book is written especially for teens, to guide and advise them on questions and concerns related to their special needs. Beginning with an overview of spina bifida and how it affects the body, this guide establishes an excellent foundation for understanding this complex neurological disorder. Because relationships can be challenging when on e has a physical disability, the book devotes several chapters to relationships: how to foster friendships; how to build better relationships with siblings, and take on responsibilities with in the family; and finally a look at romantic relationships for teens with spina bifida. 250 pages 7" x 10", illus.

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Spin Abilities

Typical Access Profile

Auditory

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Hearing
Hyper-Acute

Vision

Normal
Low
Extremely Low
Not Using Vision

Gross Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Gross Motor

Fine Motor

All
Some
Few
Not Using Fine Motor

Developmental Age Range

0 - 2
3 - 5
6 - 8
9 - 12
13 and Over

Language

Typical
Some Spoken
Receptive Only
Sign
Assistive/Augmentitive
Not Using Language
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Occupational Therapy: The Fist Brush

The Fist Brush is one of those good inexpensive adaptations that makes play much more rewarding. It is a must-have basic for children with mild to fairly serious fine motor involvement who primarily use a whole hand grasp. Try matching the brush handle colours to the colours of paint being used to practice colour matching. The right tools make creative play available to all kids.

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