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Convulsive seizures : proceedings of the seventh Conference on Children with Special Needs / by Conference on Children with Special Needs(7th :1961 :N.C. Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, N.C.); Richardson, William P.(William Perry),1904-1987.(CARDINAL)190360; North Carolina Health Council.(CARDINAL)219408; Nemours Foundation.(CARDINAL)197312;
Subjects: Epilepsy in children; Pediatric neurology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Disconnected kids : the groundbreaking brain balance program for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological disorders / by Melillo, Robert.(CARDINAL)463287;
Holistic approach to neurobehavioral and neuroacademic disorders, based on the premise that epidemic "functional disconnection syndrome" is environmental and not genetic in origin. Provides methods of assessment and rehabilitation programs for parents and other care givers. The Brain Balance Program is a drugless method of stimulating the slower hemisphere through sensory-motor and sensory-academic exercises along with nutritional and behavioral changes, and integration of the two sides to work as a whole.
Subjects: Brain-damaged children; Children; Nervous system; Pediatric neurology.; Children.;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 18
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Disconnected kids : the groundbreaking brain balance program for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological disorders / by Melillo, Robert,author.(CARDINAL)463287;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-310) and index.Offering a bold new understanding of the causes of such disorders as autism, ADHD, Asperger's, dyslexia, and OCD, an effective drug-free program addresses both the symptoms and causes of conditions involving a disconnection between the left and right sides of the developing brain, with customizable exercises, behavior modification advice, nutritional guidelines, and more. --Publsiher's description.Disconnected kids. Different symptoms, one problem ; Children's brains really are changeable ; When the brain misbehaves ; What's causing it all? ; Left brain, right brain -- The Melillo at-home brain balance program. Reconnecting the brain ; Master hemispheric checklist ; What to expect from brain balance ; Hemispheric home sensory-motor assessment ; Sensory-motor exercises ; Neuroacademic assessment and home activities ; What should I feed my child? ; Home behavior modification plan.
Subjects: Pediatric neurology.; Brain-damaged children; Children; Nervous system; Children.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The disconnected kids nutrition plan : proven strategies to enhance learning and focus for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological disorders / by Melillo, Robert,author.(CARDINAL)463287; Brown, Zac,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)599659;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A scientifically developed program for feeding kids with special needs--based on the popular Brain Balance Program Dr. Robert Melillo's Brain Balance program has helped thousands of families across the country, offering a drug-free, scientifically based method for addressing a wide range of conditions, including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. In this new book, he presents the nutritional side of the Brain Balance Program, featuring guidelines, tips, and kid-friendly recipes based on the latest scientific research on how food affects the brain. Designed to help busy parents feed picky kids in a beneficial way, the book will show readers how to: Recognize the difference between a fussy eater and a problem eater. Ease the sensory issues that make for mealtime mayhem. Identify food sensitivities using a simple elimination diet. Choose supplements that will help ensure adequate daily amounts of the specific vitamins and minerals important to brain health. Prepare delicious, healthy meals that will pass the taste test of even the most finicky eaters. Understand how the brain plays a primary role in many dietary and nutritional issue including food sensitivities"--Inside the brain of a problem eater -- Food fight: picky eaters versus problem feeders -- Searching for food "offenders" -- Feeding without the frenzy: building a healthy relationship with food -- Fueling your child with brain nutrition -- Start smart breakfasts -- All souped up -- Dinner delightful -- More vegetables and fruit, please! -- No-gluten baking your whole family will love -- Snacks that don't attack.
Subjects: Pediatric neurology.; Brain-damaged children; Child mental health;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Disconnected kids : the groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological disorders / by Melillo, Robert,author.(CARDINAL)463287;
Includes selected references (pages 371-376) and index.Part 1: Stopping the Worst Childhood Epidemic in History -- Part 2: Introduction to the Brain Balance Program -- Part 3: The Melillo At-Home Brain Balance ProgramDisconnected Kids is a comprehensive at-home guide to the Brain Balance program, which involves no medication or medical interventions but focuses instead on movement and sensory exercises that stimulate proper brain development. This updated and revised edition also features new exercises and the latest research findings on how the retention of primitive reflexes--the involuntary movements babies are born with that typically are replaced with intentional movements by their first birthday--plays an integral role in the development of neurological issues. Through the exercises in this book, these reflexes can be diminished, making brain balance easier to attain. Disconnected Kids helps readers guide children susceptible to a brain imbalance to overcome challenges and allow their true gifted selves to shine.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Pediatric neurology.; Brain-damaged children; Children; Nervous system; Neurologic examination.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Your future as a physical therapist / by Given-Wilson, Rachel,author.(CARDINAL)878215; Harasymiw, Therese,author.(CARDINAL)497676;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What does it take to be a physical therapist? -- Orthopedics and sports medicine -- Neurology, cardiopulmonary, electrophysiology, and oncology -- Pediatrics, geriatrics, and women?s health -- The future of physical therapy -- Glossary."Physical therapists have a deep knowledge of how the human body works, whether the patients are athletes, children, the elderly, or any of many others who need help with movement, strength, and flexibility. This comprehensive narrative guides readers through the options for choosing a physical therapy program, considering a workplace and specialization, and some of the specific challenges and rewards of the job. Featuring profiles of real-life professionals and tips and tricks for making the most of the job search and interview process, this inspiring volume gives aspiring physical therapists the tools they need to plan their careers."--Grade 7.Grades 7-12.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Physical therapists.; Physical therapy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The dirt cure : growing healthy kids with food straight from soil / by Shetreat-Klein, Maya,author.; Holtzman, Rachel,author.(CARDINAL)610190;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-358) and index.Part I. Welcome to the dirt cure. Where true health begins ; Learning to listen to the body : what symptoms tell you ; Healthy body, healthy brain ; Time to clean up -- Part II. Step one: heal. Food allergens and sensitivities : how "healthy" foods can hurt ; Artificial food : flavorings, dyes, preservatives, and other toxic additives ; Sickly sweet food : sugars and sweeteners -- Part III. Step two: nourish. Soil power : organic fruits, vegetables, and plants ; Unlocking seeds : nutritional powerhouses ; Meet your meat ; Milk : pasture-ization over pasteurization ; Knowing the chicken before the egg ; Fish : from the water ; Water : what we drink ; Simple pleasures : healthy sweets, fats, and umami -- Part IV. Step three: put it all together. Healing from the inside out: cooking better food ; Healing from the outside In.In the tradition of Michael Pollan, Mark Hyman, and Andrew Weil, pioneering integrative pediatric neurologist Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, reveals the shocking contents of children's food, how it's seriously harming their bodies and brains, and what we can do about it. And she presents the first nutritional plan for getting and keeping children healthy - a plan that any family can follow. Maya Shetreat-Klein is an integrative pediatric neurologist with a medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Board certified in adult and child neurology as well as pediatrics.
Subjects: Children; Diet therapy for children.; Children; Children.;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 15
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100 natural remedies for your child : the complete guide to safe, effective treatments for childhood's most common ailments, from allergies to weight loss / by Skowron, Jared.(CARDINAL)397150;
Part I: Natural solutions for your kids -- Part II: Top 100 pediatric health conditions and safe, natural solutions. Cardiovascular -- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat -- Gastrointestinal -- Neurological -- Endocrine -- Exanthems (Viral rashes) -- Musculoskeletal -- Pulmonary -- Skin -- Urinary and reproductive -- Weight issues -- Part III: Body system remedies."Americans spend $34 billion dollars annually on alternative medical therapies and products. Not only are we seeking out natural remedies for ourselves-- increasingly we are also looking for ways to cut down on the amount of medication given to our children. In 100 Natural Remedies for Your Child, pediatric naturopath Dr. Jared Skowron shows parents how to prevent and treat their childrens illnesses, from common ailments such as upset stomach, headaches, and minor infections to more serious problems like food allergies, diabetes, and asthma. While there is a time and place for conventional medicine, natural solutions, especially diet can be effective strategies for treating many of our childrens ailments. 100 Natural Remedies for Your Child includes: FOODS THAT HEAL: Dietary change is the core lifestyle modification in naturopathic medical practice. Dr. Skowron shows parents the power of nutrition and reveals how foods can help prevent and treat disease. TOXIC DETOX: From pesticides to plastics, natural medicine offers safe and proven methods for removing environmental toxins from our childrens bodies. SUPPLEMENTATION: Parents will learn which supplements are helpful for alleviating symptoms or preventing illness and what dosages are safe and effective. ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES: Instead of heading to the drugstore for an over the counter remedy when their child is ill, parents will learn how to use homeopathic remedies that save money and heal their child naturally"--
Subjects: Pediatrics; Children; Children; Naturopathy; Children.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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The Merck manual home health handbook / by Porter, Robert S.,1950-(CARDINAL)779154; Kaplan, Justin L.(CARDINAL)425297; Homeier, Barbara P.(CARDINAL)558778; Albert, Richard K.(CARDINAL)654908;
From the Publisher: This comprehensive medical resource, The Merck Manual-Third Home Edition, extensively covers health care for newborns, the elderly, and everyone in between. The new Third Home Edition provides the same authoritative information doctors have relied on in The Merck Manual, for more than a century, in easy-to-understand, everyday language. Previous editions have sold more than 3 million copies. Written by more than 200 internationally respected medical experts, this new edition of the world's bestselling reference presents in-depth information for medical situations, including: Aging, Gynecological Disorders, Heart disease, Digestive disorders, Cancer, Nutrition problems, AIDS, Hormonal problems, Infections and immunizations, Neurological Disorders, Pediatric Disorders, Men's, women's and children's health issues, Mental health disorders, Accidents and injuries, Care for the dying,and much more.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Medicine, Popular.; Medicine, Popular; Self-care, Health; Diseases.; Health.;
Available copies: 19 / Total copies: 27
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Family nurse practitioner certification prep plus : proven strategies + content review + online practice.
"Kaplan's Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Prep Plus is your step-by-step guide to scoring higher on the FNP exam. We distill the exam blueprint into short, focused lessons to give you efficient, effective prep so you can ace the FNP exam. This edition offers review and practice for both FNP exams--American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),"--Amazon.com.Text & Content Overview -- Test Overview -- Test-Taking Strategies -- Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improvement of Outcomes -- Pharmacology Overview -- Body Systems -- Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat -- Respiratory -- Cardiovascular -- Gastrointestinal -- GU/Reproductive -- Neurologic -- Psychiatric -- Endocrine -- Hematologic -- Immune -- Pediatrics to Geriatrics -- Medical Issues for Infants, Children, and Adolescents -- Elderly -- Professional Practice and Advanced Practice Considerations -- Professional Practice -- Care of Diverse Populations -- Translational Science/Evidence-Based Practice.
Subjects: Examinations.; Family nursing; Nurse practitioners;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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