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Ko Ko Bear's Big Earache Preparing Your Child for Ear Tube Surgery

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Koko helps children minimize anxieties.

KoKo Bear wakes again at night with another big earache - and now Doctor Polar suggests the insertion of tiny ear tubesto prevent any hearing loss. This means a trip to the hospital for day surgery adn KoKo is naturally a little afraid. But in this delightful story, children will share koKo's discovery that the hospital is a great place to feel well again! In addition to KoKo's story the book contains many useful tips for parents to help minimize their child's anxieties, plus shares essential information for ensuring a speedy recovery. The back of the book contains answers to the most commonly asked questions to help address the concerns of parents. 32 pages 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" full-color illus.

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Ko Ko Bear's Big Earache 
Preparing Your Child for Ear Tube Surgery

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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