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The boy who couldn't speak, yet / by Levan, Jordan Christian,author.; Millet, Isabella,illustrator.;
Jordan was a boy in elementary school who couldn't speak yet, so he was trapped inside his brain in Jordan's World. Jordan has Verbal Apraxia, also known as Childhood Apraxia of Speech, a neurological speech disorder. He knows what he wants to say, but his words don't always come out. Jordan goes through elementary school not knowing why kids ask him all sorts of questions. He goes to his mom, and his mom is his comforter. The way Jordan is being treated can't be ignored. So, his mom takes action with the school. Jordan's mom teaches him and others that being different is okay. Jordan later comes to a point in his life of self-love and radical self-acceptance. He acknowledges being different isn't a bad thing. After all, we are all made in our own original way. Jordan's journey has just begun.
Subjects: Picture books.; Levan, Jordan Christian.; Apraxia; Speech disorders in children;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Understanding dyspraxia : a guide for parents and teachers / by Boon, Maureen,1949-author.(CARDINAL)701627;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is dyspraxia? -- What causes dyspraxia? -- What are children with dyspraxia like? -- How are children with dyspraxia identified? -- How are children with dyspraxia assessed? -- Interventions in school-Primary school -- Interventions in school-Secondary school and further education -- How can parents help their child? -- Therapeutic interventions -- Leaving school -- Appendix 1: Useful information -- Appendix 2: Useful addresses.This edition has been revised to reflect current practice and developments, providing clear and positive answers to questions commonly asked by parents, teachers, and other professionals about dyspraxia.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Apraxia; Motor ability in children; Movement disorders in children; Parenting.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Like a charm [audio-enabled device] / by McNicoll, Elle,author.(CARDINAL)863847; Brown, Carmella,narrator.;
Read by Carmella Brown.Discovering a world she thought only existed in fairy tales, Ramya, who can see magic, must save both Hidden and mortal worlds from the sirens--beautiful monsters who use their persuasive voices to convince those around them to do their bidding.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Children's sound recordings.; Novels.; Magic; Sirens (Mythology); Monsters; Apraxia; Neurodiversity;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Finding your voice : a girl with speech apraxia helps her new friend combat stage fright / by Powe, Jason,author.;
"When new student Violet joins Mr. Garcia's class, everyone gives her a warm welcome and Mandy and Violet become fast friends. Mandy admires Violet, especially her confidence when talking in front of the whole class. Even if Violet does it a little differently than most (Violet has apraxia of speech, which means she uses a tablet to help her speak). So when it's Mandy's turn to speak in front of the whole class--for show-and-tell--she askes Violet for help. Violet and Mandy work together to calm Mandy's nerves and find her voice."--Lexile: 410-600 ; F&P: L.
Subjects: Fiction.; Picture books.; Communication devices for people with disabilities; Confidence; Friendship; People with disabilities; School children; Speech disorders in children; Friendships.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Like a curse / by McNicoll, Elle,author.(CARDINAL)863847; Sequel to:McNicoll, Elle.Like a charm.;
"Ramya thought that discovering she was a witch would make life easier. But mastering her powers isn't going as smoothly as she hoped. And while she is stuck in Loch Ness stumbling through spells, the wicked siren Portia is gaining control over the human and Hidden worlds in the city--and the lake hides dangers of its own. Time is running out, but the more Ramya presses, the more her family insists that she isn't ready for the fight. Then and old friend is kidnapped, and Ramya can't wait any longer. Armed with a lot of bravery, a little magic, and a few new allies, she hopes she has what it takes to defeat the sirens forever--before everyone she loves is lost."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Witch fiction.; Witches; Magic; Sirens (Mythology); Monsters; Apraxia; Neurodiversity;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 11
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How to help your dyslexic and dyspraxic child : a practical guide for parents / by McKeown, Sally.(CARDINAL)862823;
Includes bibliographical references.Foreword / Tom Pellerau -- Introduction -- 1. What does it feel like to have dyslexia or dyspraxia? -- 2. About dyspraxia and dyslexia -- 3. The early years: Giving your child the best start -- 4. Settling in at school: The primary years -- 5. Getting a diagnosis -- 6. If the school is not right for your child -- 7. Teenagers, the secondary years and beyond -- 8. Tips and techniques: Improving reading, writing, spelling and maths -- 9. Learning skills, homework and exams -- 10. Strategies for dealing with everyday problems -- 11. Dealing with daily frustrations and boosting self-esteem -- 12. Is there a cure?: Treatments and therapies -- 13. Leaving home.How can I help my child that has got dyslexia or dyspraxia? Perhaps you've just found out your child has dyslexia, or suspect your child may have dyspraxia. This can be a confusing time for any parent, full of worry and uncertainty. Author Sally McKeown gets right to the heart of the matter in How to Help your Child with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Dyslexic children; Parents of dyslexic children; Dyslexia; Apraxia; Dyslexic children; Dyslexic children;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Whole child reading : a quick-start guide to teaching students with down syndrome and other developmental delays / by Hale, Natalie.(CARDINAL)384467;
Start here -- You have only two options -- A few short truths -- Personal books: the magic door -- Designing for the brain -- Teaching to the brain -- Modifying trade books -- Fast flash technique -- Sandwich style teaching -- Phonics -- Comprehension and fluency -- Errorless testing and fear of failure -- Teaching learners with autism or apraxia of speech -- Materials for teaching reading -- Scaffold for teaching, step by step -- The backstory.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Children with mental disabilities; Reading.; Down syndrome.; Developmentally disabled children;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The silent Appalachian : wordless mountaineers in fiction, film and television / by Collins, Vicki.(CARDINAL)428452;
Contains bibliographical references and index.Part I: Physical Affliction -- Autistic Characters -- Characters with Congenital Hydrocephalous -- Characters Afflicted with Dyslalia (Apraxia or Aphasia) -- The Mute -- Silenced by Stroke -- Part II: Emotional Factors -- Characters Who Display Idioglossia and/or Cryptophasia -- The Voice of Glossalia -- A Stuttering Silence -- Silenced by Trauma or Grief -- A Sacred Silence -- Silenced by Fear -- The Silence of Deference -- A Legacy of Silence -- Part III: Social Hindrances -- Silenced by Hardship -- A Shunning Silence -- The Silence of Ignorance and Poverty.
Subjects: Appalachians (People) in motion pictures.; Silent films; Appalachians (People) in literature.; Silence in literature.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The spectrum of hope : an optimistic and new approach to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias / by Devi, Gayatri,author.(CARDINAL)350070;
Introduction -- Do I have Alzheimer's? Identifying memory disorders and the importance of early diagnosis -- I have Alzheimer's: now what? Alzheimer's as a spectrum disease - and using a multipronged treatment approach -- Whether I have Alzheimer's disease is nobody's business but my own. When and how to share the diagnosis -- Do I need to quit my job? Continuing to work with dementia - and knowing when to retire -- Who says I can't drive? Maintaining independence and dignity in Alzheimer's -- Will I pass this on to my children? The genetics of Alzheimer's - and paths to prevention -- Do I face special challenges as a woman? Gender and Alzheimer's -- I just don't care about anything anymore. Treating depression and anxiety in dementia and what to do about apathy -- I'd be crazy not to be paranoid! Apraxia, paranoia and other frustrating behaviors, and how to effectively communicate when logic doesn't work -- I'm not lost - I'm on the road less traveled. Why not to worry about wandering -- I can't take it anymore! Advice to caregivers: self-care, stress reduction, and when to seek additional help -- I think my husband is cheating on me with my aide. Navigating sexuality: suspicion, affairs, and special arrangements -- Should I go to the hospital if I'm sick? Treating medical illness alongside dementia -- Whether you like it or not, here's what I want. Maintaining individuality in the face of Alzheimer's -- I would rather die at home. Living and dying with dignity - in the comfort of home -- Gee, that must be depressing! My life as a physician specializing in Alzheimer's - trials, rewards, and lessons learned."By defining Alzheimer's Disease as a spectrum disorder--like autism, it affects different people differently--Dr. Gayatri Devi offers new hope for its millions of sufferers. A neurologist who's been specializing in dementia and memory loss for more than 20 years, Dr. Devi shares the stories of her patients in the kind of narrative medical writing that grips the reader, humanizes the science, and offers equal parts practical wisdom and advice. She explains the importance of an early diagnosis; drugs and therapies that can help manage the disease; and how to cope, from maintaining independence to the best ways to fight depression and apathy. There are chapters on sexuality, genetics, communication, even staying on the job--because through her practice, Dr. Devi knows that the majority of Alzheimer's patients continue to live and work in their communities. They babysit the grandkids, drive to the store (or own the store), serve their clients, or otherwise live fulfilling lives."--Back cover.
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease.; Dementia.;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 22
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The spectrum of hope [large print] : an optimistic and new approach to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias / by Devi, Gayatri,author.(CARDINAL)350070;
"By defining Alzheimer's Disease as a spectrum disorder---like autism, it affects different people differently---Dr. Gayatri Devi offers new hope for its millions of sufferers. A neurologist who's been specializing in dementia and memory loss for more than 20 years, Dr. Devi shares the stories of her patients in the kind of narrative medical writing that grips the reader, humanizes the science, and offers equal parts practical wisdom and advice. She explains the importance of an early diagnosis; drugs and therapies that can help manage the disease; and how to cope, from maintaining independence to the best ways to fight depression and apathy. There are chapters on sexuality, genetics, communication, even staying on the job---because through her practice, Dr. Devi knows that the majority of Alzheimer's patients continue to live and work in their communities. They babysit the grandkids, drive to the store (or own the store), serve their clients, or otherwise live fulfilling lives."--Back cover.Introduction -- Do I have Alzheimer's? Identifying memory disorders and the importance of early diagnosis -- I have Alzheimer's: now what? Alzheimer's as a spectrum disease, and using a multipronged treatment approach -- Whether I have Alzheimer's disease is nobody's business but my own. When and how to share the diagnosis -- Do I need to quit my job? Continuing to work with dementia, and knowing when to retire -- Who says I can't drive? Maintaining independence and dignity in Alzheimer's -- Will I pass this on to my children? The genetics of Alzheimer's, and paths to prevention -- Do I face special challenges as a woman? Gender and Alzheimer's -- I just don't care about anything anymore. Treating depression and anxiety in dementia and what to do about apathy -- I'd be crazy not to be paranoid! Apraxia, paranoia, and other frustrating behaviors, and how to effectively communicate when logic doesn't work -- I'm not lost, I'm on the road less traveled. Why not to worry about wandering -- I can't take it anymore! Advice to caregivers: self-care, stress reduction, and when to seek additional help -- I think my husband is cheating on me with my aide. Navigating sexuality: suspicion, affairs, and special arrangements -- Should I go to the hospital if I'm sick? Treating medical illness alongside dementia -- Whether you like it or not, here's what I want. Maintaining individuality in the face of Alzheimer's -- I would rather die at home. Living and dying with dignity, in the comfort of home -- Gee, that must be depressing! My life as a physician specializing in Alzheimer's: trials, rewards, and lessons learned.
Subjects: Large print books.; Alzheimer's disease; Alzheimer's disease; Dementia.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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