Sensational Kids

A leading SPD researcher profiles the disorder and its four major subtypes, sharing reassuring information for parents about its treatment options while discussing such topics as occupational therapy, parental involvement, and advocacy strategies. Reprint. 40,000 first printing.

Revised and updated—the authoritative bestseller that presents the latest research on Sensory Processing Disorder. Sensory Processing Disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis, with a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult for parents and pediatricians to identify. In Sensational Kids, internationally renowned expert Dr. Miller shares her more than forty years of experience and research findings on SPD. Now in its fourteenth printing, with more than 50,000 copies sold in all formats, it is an authoritative and practical guide to understanding and treating this little-understood condition. Newly updated, this revised edition will include the latest research on SPD's relationship to autism, as well as new treatment options and coping strategies for parents, teachers, and others who care for kids with SPD. Other topics include: The signs and symptoms of SPD Its four major subtypes How the disorder is diagnosed and treated sensory strategies to help SPD kids develop, learn and succeed, in school and in life.

Revised and updated—the authoritative bestseller that presents the latest research on Sensory Processing Disorder. Sensory Processing Disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis, with a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult for parents and pediatricians to identify. In Sensational Kids, internationally renowned expert Dr. Miller shares her more than forty years of experience and research findings on SPD. Now in its fourteenth printing, with more than 50,000 copies sold in all formats, it is an authoritative and practical guide to understanding and treating this little-understood condition. Newly updated, this revised edition will include the latest research on SPD's relationship to autism, as well as new treatment options and coping strategies for parents, teachers, and others who care for kids with SPD. Other topics include: The signs and symptoms of SPD Its four major subtypes How the disorder is diagnosed and treated sensory strategies to help SPD kids develop, learn and succeed, in school and in life.

Pediatric Audiology Casebook bridges the gap between content knowledge and clinical application in an accessible manner that will enable readers to put learned theory into active practice by engaging them in problem-based learning.This compendium of key cases is an excellent choice for the classroom, covering everything from basic and complex diagnostic cases, to hearing aid technology, vestibular issues, and the management of auditory development. Each case is consistently organized, beginning with the patients clinical history and audiologic testing. The authors then pose a series of evaluative questions to the reader, followed by carefully considered, thought-provoking answers designed to foster understanding. Cases close with a discussion of the definitive diagnosis, recommended treatment options, and the final outcome.Features 69 highly relevant cases cover a wide variety of common and uncommon clinical scenarios All cases follow a consistent, user-friendly format, guiding the reader from assessment and diagnosis through treatment and outcome Incisive discussion questions provide a critical lens for clinical evaluation Over 50 audiograms are accompanied by a universal reference key to facilitate ease-of-use This textbook is essential reading for the graduate level audiology student on his or her quest to become a thoughtful and effective diagnostician. It is a valuable teaching tool for audiology and SLP professors, as well as a practical reference for clinicians in their daily practice. This text is also useful for SLPs who work with children with hearing loss, as well as for pediatricians and otolaryngologists.Pediatric Audiology Casebook is the ideal companion to the bestselling textbook Pediatric Audiology: Diagnosis, Technology, and Management by the same authors.

Experts answer questions posed by elementary school children regarding space travel and exploration.

Infancy is a unique period, in that at no other state is there greater growth and development. During this time, growth is occurring at a physical level, but equally impressive are the socio-emotional and cognitive developments during this time. Genetics, the womb environment, and the physical environment after birth all combine to impact the rate and manner of growth. Who we ultimately become as individuals begins here. Intended for university and public libraries, the Encyclopedia of Infant and Early Childhood Development is the major reference work that provides a comprehensive entry point into all of the existing literature on child development from the fields of psychology, genetics, neuroscience, and sociology. The scope of this work is to understand the developmental changes, when they occur, why they occur, how they occur, and those factors that influence that development. Although some medical information is included, the emphasis is on normal growth and is primarily from a psychological perspective. Cutting edge content will encompass the period of time from neo-nates to age three Award-winning Editors-in-Chief to ensure authoritative quality Organized alphabetically by topic for ease of reference Each article will include a glossary defining any unique terms Suggested readings at the end of each article provide a resource for additional information Extensively cross-referenced within the work to enable reader access to full and relevant information related to their interests Online availability via ScienceDirect platform

A complete and imaginative guide to family fun… with activities and ideas for every day of the year! Let Frommer's show you where your kids can: Take a simulated orbital flight Produce their own TV show Dine with U.S. senators Dress like Thomas Jefferson Ogle the Hope Diamond Pet a horseshoe crab Touch a moon rock Crawl through a replica of an African termites' mound Paddle their own boat next to a presidential monument Go swimming, biking, or in-line skating Plus invaluable travel tips: Which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds Attractions for kids with special interests Side trips to Annapolis, Baltimore, Alexandria, and Mount Vernon Visit us online at www.frommers.com

Now with a bright, playful new cover, this is the complete guide to family travel in the nation's capital. Includes reviews of each hotel, with lists of all amenities and facilities for families; active family outings include hiking and biking along the C&O Canal and in the Rock Creek Park; the best educational experiences and historic attractions; and more.

A guide to the good family places to go in Washington DC.

Offers insights and examples and sturdy, practical, proven tools for helping newly configured families prepare, accept, react, and mobilize to become a new and different family meeting the practical, physical and emotional needs of all its members. These well prepared and supported families are the ones who thrive!

An anecdotal history of the early days of television, covering the stars, directors, producers, and writers and providing a generous sampling of the scripts of the period.

Explores the current preoccupation with child molesting and children’s sexuality and the ways that this degree of fascination is itself suspect.

When her beloved couch-potato husband Willis mysteriously vanishes, romance writer and amateur detective E. J. Pugh follows the trail to the body of a lovelorn redneck turkey trucker and into a morass of deadly family secrets. Original.

Written for a diverse audience (all ages, different educational backgrounds, varying educational goals), this book allows for self-paced or online learning. The primary goal ofGO! Series: Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Comprehensive Editionis to teach Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 quickly and easily, with an approach that is based on clearly-defined projects. A key feature of the book is the use of Microsoft procedural syntax: steps begin withwherethe action is to take place, followed by the action itself. The instruction is error-free, clearly written, and logically arranged. This book provides users with the skills to solve business problems using the computer as a tool.Combining the information presented in Volumes 1 and 2, the Comprehensive edition covers the following topics: getting started with PowerPoint; creating a presentation; formatting a presentation; enhancing a presentation with graphic elements; advanced presentation graphic techniques; delivering a presentation; presenting information using tables, charts, and organization charts; and creating a custom presentation for publication on the web.An efficient and handy guide for anyone who needs a good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint 2003.