On SPECIAL! Normally $43.95. This handbook highlights sensory integration and sensory processing for teens, their parents, teachers and therapists. Topics include understanding the teen brain, the sleepy teen, thrill seeking, drugs, and teen spaces. Healthy age-appropriate alternatives include movement, muscle, ear, and eye tools. The Teen Sensory Tool Survey provides teens with the opportunity to share their sensory preferences and needs with their parents, teachers, and therapists. Diana Henry, MS OTR/L once again promotes collaboration using a sensory integrative framework.
Handy loose leaf format. Place in a folder for easy access.
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The Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers-Companion CD™ has been created to compliment the Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers™ book published in 2007. The Tools for Tots book has been a great addition to Henry OT Services’ easy to use sensory ‘tools’ materials acclaimed by all therapists, educators, child care providers, and parents.
A review of Tools for Tots in the Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention: Innovations in Practice, Theory & Research (Szczech Moser, 2008) concluded that 'the authors expertly present parent-caregiver factual information about sensory processing challenges, suggestions for helping children to “get along” and for helping tots to “get ready” (p.289).
The Tools for Tots Companion CD contains the interior pages (except References and Resources) from the book in a PDF format which can be copied for use by those wishing to share the information within the Tools for Tots book. Purchasers of the CD will be able to make copies of one page or multiple pages / topics that are included in the book. This CD will provide therapists, pediatricians, parents, caregivers, daycare providers, educators, social workers, etc. an opportunity to introduce sensory strategies for toddlers to others.
Diana A. Henry, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Maureen Kane-Wineland, PhD, OT/L and Susan Swindeman, OTR/L have co-authored the Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers™ book. Topics include Picky Eater Tidbits, Tooth Brush Tamers, Potty Pleasers, Hair Care, Nail Nippers, Tubby Time Tips, Beddie Bye Bliss, and more! Learn how to promote engagement and help Touchy Tots, Sensitive Ears, Busy Bees, Fumbling Tots, Tippy Toe Tots, and Spirited Tots get along, and what to do to get your tot the help he needs.


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Special!Normally $43.95. Tools for Tots offers practical sensory options to improve the ability of toddlers and preschoolers to function in their environments at home, in child care centers and in school. A variety of sensory ‘buffet’ activities and environmental strategies are offered in a very user friendly format, highlighting the different sensory ‘tools.’ Topics include Picky Eater Tidbits, Tooth Brush Tamers, Potty Pleasers, Hair Care, Nail Nippers, Tubby Time Tips, Beddie Bye Bliss, and more! Learn how to promote engagement and help Touchy Tots, Sensitive Ears, Busy Bees, Fumbling Tots, Tippy Toe Tots, and Spirited Tots get along, and what to do to get your tot the help he needs.
Supports all tots, including their childcare providers, educators, therapists and parents of children with autism.


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On SPECIAL! SAVE $5 By Jeanne Ganz. (previously known as Including SI for parents: Strategies for Home and School)
Does your child scream at the mere mention of a haircut?
Does he need all the tags cut out of his shirt, or only wear very specific textures?
Is she a picky eater?
Does he have poor handwriting and seem to be more clumsy than the average child?
Maybe your child has difficulty with sensory integration.
This book explains sensory integration and has tips and ideas for parents to help their children make daily life easier.
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Do you have a child in your preschool who:
* climbs on top of furniture and jumps off?
* covers his ears when children are singing?
* refuses to touch clay, paint or sand?
* often falls down and skins her knees?
* refuses to play on outdoor playground equipment?
If so, it is possible the child is having trouble with sensory integration. How can you help these children so they can enjoy learning and grow in positive ways?
This easy to understand resource book offers teachers practical suggestions to support the needs of young children at preschool. This book has a bonus chapter with instructions for creating low-cost items to help children with sensory issues.
2007 edition. Authors: Christy Isbell & Rebecca Isbell
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A fun friendly workbook for kids offering practical ideas and suggestions for coping with the challenges of ADD.
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On SPECIAL! Save 10%. This is one of my favourite resources which I find most helpful for both parents, teachers and therapists! This handbook includes a great section on "discovering your child's sensory needs", and thinking about being a "detective" and learning what your child needs from a sensory perspective.
My favourite pages include tried and true tips for
* getting ready
* the homework place
* can't sit still!
* surviving playgrounds and parks
* heavy jobs (muscle activities)
* challenging behaviours.
Includes a great sensory tool chest to help work out strategies for everyday activities that can be difficult.
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A handy loose leaf format to place in a folder for quick access.


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ON SPECIAL!! FREE. Pay only for postage! Great for teaching the basics of the SticKids program. Awesome for teaching preschool children "fast", "slow" and "just right" levels of concentration and attention.
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On Special! In short stories, Cory describes what it's like to have ADHD, and how it affects his relationships with friends, family, performance at school and general day to day activities.
Great for children aged 4 - 8 years of age.
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This is the companion activity book to the popular "Putting on the brakes: Young People's Guide to Understanding ADHD".
This book has puzzles, pictures, and other techniques to assit in learning a range fo skills.
Teaches
* problem solving,
* organising
* setting priorities,
* planning,
* maintaining control - all the hard-to-learn skills that make everyday life just abit more manageable!
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On Special! All you need to know about attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity: what it is and what to do about it. This classic reference for young people, their parents, and professionals is now revised and expanded, covering:
* What is going on in the brain?
* What are you feeling?
* Getting support
* Getting organised
* Making friends
* Understanding medication
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Save 10%!. Teach children easy to use skills for using activities to increase their concentration!
Diana Henry - Occupational Therapist, has put together a fantastic assortment of practical tools to help children learn to self-regulate and concentrate. Includes a tool chest of simple activities you can use at home or in the classroom to keep kids "just right" so they can participate in activities. Includes sensory strategies for all the senses:
*muscle tools, mouth (oral) tools, hand (tactile) tools; eye (visual) tools, ear (auditory) tools. Also has ideas for rough and tumble and quietening activities.
Has some great checklists for helping to develop a personalised toolchest to know which activities will help a child the most in their concentration / attention.
Available in English, French, German, Portugese, Spanish.
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Colour: --Select-- English French German Portugese Spanish


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One of SticKids great features is the Crittermeter. The crittermeter is a diagram that helps to teach children, teachers and parents about self regulation and general concentration skills. It helps children to learn how "fast" their bodies feel. The colours around the semi-circle are co-ordinated with the activities in the SticKids software package, which allows children, teachers and parents to help choose activities which will help them concentrate on tasks.
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On Special! Diana A. Henry, MS, OTR/L and Deanna Sava, MS, OTR/L gathered wonderful stories and photos from therapists and parents highlighting techniques used with animals as well as enduring stories about animals helping children.
Animal assisted therapy stories about animals helping children (including some with autism) and adults who have sensory processing issues. Many therapists are using animals to assist in their treatment of children and adults with positive results.
Animals with sensory processing issues and simple techniques people have used to help them. The authors are hoping to raise people's awareness about sensory processing issues and the possibility that some animals' behaviors might be related to these issues.
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Loretta Serna, Elizabeth Nielson, Steven Forness
An innovative, evidence-based program that has proven effective in helping young children learn the social and emotional skills necessary for school readiness and success. The teaching approach combines a number of sensory modalities, using stories, mnemonics, coloring books, songs, role-playing, and visual aids.
The curriculum is built around four original stories and songs — featuring delightful animal characters:
Rosie the Roadrunner learns to follow directions
Prairie Dog Pete learns to share
Roscoe the Raccoon learns to manage his behavior
Prickles the Porcupine learns to solve problems
The program has been thoroughly field-tested in clinical trials and in Head Start preschool settings. It is also appropriate for young children in child care situations and for school-age children in early elementary grades.
The complete program includes a storybook, a music CD, a teacher’s guide, and 10 coloring books for each story (40 coloring books in all).


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A Believe in Yourself Story, designed to help children boost self-esteem while decreasing stress and anxiety.
Hardcover - 2008
Children love to turn self-doubt into self-belief. Children relate to the dolphin in this story as the sea creatures show him how to believe in himself. Watch your child’s self–esteem grow as the sea creatures weave a web of positive statements. This “feel good” technique can be used to bolster self-image, manage stress and anxiety, and accomplish goals. This encouraging story will bring a smile to your face and give your child a tool that will last a lifetime


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Children will love to experience belly breathing with playful sea otters and a sea child. This effective, self-calming technique also known as “diaphragmatic breathing” can have a positive impact on your child’s health. Proper breathing can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. Delightful characters and easy breathing encourage your child to slow down, relax, and fall asleep peacefully. If you enjoyed A Boy and a Bear, you will love Sea Otter Cove.


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A Relaxation Story, designed to help children increase creativity while lowering stress and anxiety levels
Children love to visualize, or imagine, filling their bodies with the colors of the rainbow. Children join the sea child and turtle as they take a bubble ride into the world of relaxation. Visualization, also known as “creative imagery”, can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can have a positive impact on your child’s health, creativity, and performance. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. The colorful imagery in this story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can manage stress and fall asleep peacefully.


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A Children's Relaxation Story
Children love to unwind and relax with this easy, gentle exercise known as muscular relaxation. This effective stress-management technique is widely accepted and used by both traditional and holistic communities. The technique focuses awareness on various muscle groups to create a complete resting of the mind and body. Muscular relaxation can have a positive impact on your child's health and immune system. It can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. This encouraging story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can fall asleep peacefully. Sweet dreams!


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Children love to visualize or imagine filling their bodies with the colors of the rainbow. This effective stress-management technique also known as guided imagery is widely accepted and used by both traditional and holistic communities. This gentle but powerful technique stimulates the imagination. Visualization can have a positive impact on your health, creativity and performance. It can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. The colorful imagery in this story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can manage stress and fall asleep peacefully. Relax with colors!


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In A Journey Through Time (ages 6 yo 13) the listener discovers the TISAT module, a time machine that projects them forward to the year 3005 where the incredible futuristic city of Quering is experienced.
In the next adventure the listener is transported to a mountain to meet the ancient Tizani tribe. The child is asked to construct a 'power shield' that will remind them of their strength, confidence and ability - a shield that they can use at all times.
Cooperation, sharing, looking after the environment, a belief in ones own abilities and an awareness of the importance of caring for yourself and your friends in promoted throughout.


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ON SPECIAL. ONLY 4 AVAILABLE. UNTIL STOCKS RUN OUT. SAVCE $5. The Crystal castle was written for 6-13 year olds and weaves a fabric of stimulating settings, from strange lands and magic castles to sunken treasures, wonderful experiences that encourage the young listener to recognise, value and develop their self esteem.
The Crystal Castle reinforces the notion that each child is unique, special and able to aspire to their own beliefs. It encourages children to see themselves as healthy, strong and capable. And it promotes a sense of cooperation and perseverance.


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A practical, popular yet humorous stress management guide for children aged 7-12 years. Cats teach kids proven relaxation & assertiveness techniques. Includes a section for parents, teachers & counsellors
Stress isn't just for adults anymore, our children are stressed, too. They need coping tools that are fun, informative and memorable. Cool Cats, Calm Kids is a practical, humorous guide to relaxation and stress management for children. In Cool Cats..., cats are teachers, sharing their 'nine secrets' for keeping cool and calm. '
A warm and playful book... children will learn a lot about self-esteem and how to relax from these furry friends!' --- Jack Canfield Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul 'What fun to read!... This is a 'purrfect' book for children who love animals! It is full of cat wisdom and wonderful illustrations... puts a cheery light in your eyes and a pussycat smile on your face.' --- Dr. Pat Palmer, Author, Teen Esteem and Liking Myself '...(an) amusing look at nine things cats do that kids can do as well when they are in stressful situations. From how to take a catnap to when to hiss and puff up, Cool Cats neatly delivers just what its subtitle promises: Relaxation and Stress Management for Young People.' --- infodad.com '...offers practical exercises for today's kids in an easy-to-use format, with help from beautiful drawings of cats and kids....' --- The Pulse News Service


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SAVE 20%! On sale until sold out. Only 3 copies left! This fully updated edition of "A Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals" is an accessible introduction to child mental health, covering the nature, prevalence, treatment and management of mental health problems in children and young people. The authors explore issues such as assessing and meeting the mental health needs of young people, specific mental health problems such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties, and legal aspects of working with child mental health. They also assess diversity issues as an integral part of practice, and highlight practice issues for readers.
The book contains illustrative case studies and self-directed exercises, and outlines the services available to children with mental health problems. This second edition also includes additional material on working with culture and diversity, plus the latest clinical guidelines and current medication.This handbook is an invaluable resource for students, trainers and professionals working with children with mental health problems in a medical and non-medical environment as well as parents wanting to know more about the subject.


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Educators looking for proven methods to introduce brain-compatible instruction into K–12 classrooms will find invaluable assistance in this easy-to-read, engaging resource. The author helps teachers understand how the brain, mind, and body function in the learning process, demonstrates methods to reinforce students' memory and concentration, and illustrates ways to enhance learners' outcomes across a broad range of skills.
This flexible guide converts the latest findings on brain research into fun and effective techniques for reducing behavioral distractions in class, improving academic performance, and strengthening teachers' instructional skills. Within a holistic brain-based teaching model, this practical book offers:
-40 brain-friendly tools for improving learning and test results
-A brain-based review feature that helps readers evaluate and modify the tools to meet students' needs
-Stimulating quotes and motivational proverbs for inspiration
-Stories, songs, poems, and anecdotes woven throughout the text
This guide is ideal for empowering students and helping them take ownership of their learning.
"Scaddan has collected many positive, easy-to-read ideas that will be helpful for educators."
—Eric Jensen, Educational Consultant
"This book honors the art and science of teaching and learning. Read it, use it, and carry it from school to school, classroom to classroom for decades. This book is a backpack full of ideas, strategies, and activities to enhance brains and enrich hearts."
—Glenn Capelli, Churchill Fellow
True Learning Centre, Australia
"This is the missing link in so many of our schools' curriculum. Scaddan sparks the joy of learning in children and builds relationships between teachers and learners. A must-have for administrators, teachers, counselors, and anyone interested in understanding what it takes to make a difference."
—Nancy G . Peterson, Educational Consultant


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Indigo Dreams Audio CD. All 4 stories with soothing music.
(approximately 60 minutes) by Lori Lite. Links with beautiful hardcover books (sold separately).
Indigo Dreams is a 60 minute CD/audio book designed to entertain your child while introducing them to relaxation and stress-management techniques. Four unique bedtime stories incorporate breathing, visualizations, muscular relaxation and affirmations. These are the same techniques recommended for adults but presented in a fun, interactive format that appeal to children. Children follow the characters along as they learn belly breathing with A Boy and a Bear, make positive statements with The Affirmation Web, visualize with A Boy and a Turtle and relax with The Goodnight Caterpillar. All four of these stories are also available in book format.
Indigo Dream’s shorter stories are perfect for shorter attention spans and beginners. The stories are best suited for ages 4-9. These proven techniques encourage wellness and provide tools for children who suffer from anxiety, stress, trauma, hyperactivity, anger, sleep issues and lack of confidence.
The narration is accompanied by soothing sounds of crickets, gentle breezes and forest animals. An additional music sound track is included to further enhance your child’s relaxation experience.
"These stories were created to help our own child fall asleep. I was amazed when my son stopped jumping on the bed to breathe with the bear. It was a magical moment! My husband heard the story and asked me to write it down! I knew then that my life purpose was to help children."


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Play as Therapy: Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions
Karen Stagnitti and Rodney Cooper
Play as Therapy provides background theory and practical applications of original research on play assessment and interventions used in therapy. The book offers a solid foundation for identifying and assessing play dysfunction, understanding play in different cultural contexts and considerations when intervening with play. The practical approach is underpinned by theory, research and case vignettes to explain how to utilise play as therapy with challenging children.
Pbk 240pp 9781843106371


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On sale. Save 10%. Young people have to cope with stress yet often are given little or no practical help, nor are they taught coping strategies.
Using the popular technique of Circle Time, this book provides a range of exercises to promote relaxation, inner confidence and a positive sense of self through the use of visualisation. These strategies are already established in other walks of life, such as sport, and will build on emotional literacy work as part of the PSHE curriculum.
The exercises are also accompanied by questions, discussion prompts and worksheets. This book will be useful for all adults who want to provide young people aged 8 upwards with the tools to assist emotional development.
2007 Tony Pryce


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ON SPECIAL - while stocks last. RRP: $38.95. Our price, $33.95. By Joanne Steer (Psychologist) & Kate Horstmann (Australian Occupational Therapist)
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Young people with ADHD can struggle to develop the skills they need to adapt to new situations and establish greater independence. This fun and interactive workbook is aimed at actively engaging young people with ADHD and supporting them as they negotiate the pitfalls of growing-up, and the transition to secondary or high school.
Each chapter focuses on a different key issue affecting children with ADHD around the time of school transition, such as organization, friendships and stress. If left unaddressed, these difficulties can contribute to low self-esteem, behavioural problems and poor academic achievement. Using tried-and-tested strategies and top tips, this fully-photocopiable workbook will help adults to work collaboratively with young people to learn, test strategies, set goals and develop comprehensive support plans around individual needs.
Suitable for use with individual children or group work, Helping Kids and Teens with ADHD in School will guide teachers, therapists and support staff in helping young people with ADHD to overcome the challenges of early adolescence in order to improve school performance and personal relationships.


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Tools For TeachersTM DVD is ideal for teacher familiarization, parent education and in-services. In less than 20 minutes, it explains why some students may have difficulty with physical coordination, are sensitive to light, sound, or touch, have spells of challenging behaviors, and are unable to focus. It shows how simple activities that promote self-regulation can lead to greater attention, balance, and higher effectiveness in students.
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Tools for StudentsTM DVD begins with a brief (five-minute) introduction; including teachers participating in the SI Tool Kit TM workshops and some recaps of the first Tools for TeachersTM DVD. Next a two-minute segment begins with Diana Henry speaking to students. She reveals what brains and bodies are all about, with descriptive visuals and humor. This sets the stage for helping students connect the two, in the 26 exercises that follow.
Please check the DVD player formats used in your country. Our DVDs are formatted for use in North America and DVD's will work on all computers with the proper software installed to play a dvd.


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Another of my favourite all time books. Now available at Life Skills 4 Kids.
Therapy for children with autism and other pervasive development disorders
Author(s): Ellen Yack, M.Ed., OT; Shirley Sutton, OT; Paula Aquilla, OT
Publisher: Future Horizons
This book is perfect for those working with young children, but broad enough to be adapted for older children and adults. It provides creative techniques and useful tips while offering innovative strategies and practical advice for dealing with everyday challenges, including managing behaviors, improving muscle tone, developing social skills, selecting diets - and more!
Written by three experienced occupational therapists, Building Bridges through Sensory Integration offers a combination of theory and strategies.
Part one explains the role of occupational therapists in treatment and an examination of the theory of sensory integration.
Part two offers methods of identifying sensory integration problems in children, along with a range of strategies and activity suggestions.
Table of Contents
· What is Occupational Therapy?
· What is Sensory Integration?
· What are the Sensory Systems?
· Identifying Problems with Sensory Integration
· Strategies for Challenging Behaviors
· Ideas for Self Care Skills
· Adapting Home, School, and Child Care Settings
· Activity Suggestions
· Equipment and Resources
· References
· Index


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