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An Aspie's Guide to Living with Sensory Issues: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on managing sensory issues - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 9 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to cope with sensory issues right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Making and Keeping Friends: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on making and keeping friends - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to have successful friendships right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Overcoming Depression: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on managing depression - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to overcome depression right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Overcoming Poor Self-Esteem: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on managing low self-esteem - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need to overcome self-esteem issues right in your hand.
An Aspie's Guide to Understanding and Expressing Emotions: Been There. Done That. Try This! (Been There. Done That. Try This! Aspie Mentor Guides)
by Tony AttwoodThis ebook gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along their insights on understanding and expressing emotions - a key stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome. With 8 inspiring mentor essays, commentary from world expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspie artwork, this bite-size book puts the help you need right in your hand.
Assessing Disorganized Attachment Behaviour in Children: An Evidence-Based Model for Understanding and Supporting Families
by David Shemmings Yvonne ShemmingsPresenting an evidence-based model for assessing children with disorganized attachment and their adult carers, this book outlines key indicators of child maltreatment and effective interventions for child protection workers.
The Athletic Trainer's Guide to Differential Diagnosis: A Visual Learning Approach
by Andrew P. Winterstein Sharon ClarkAs educators, we strive to teach students to think critically and to commit to a diagnosis, the ability to make that commitment is one of the most difficult steps for clinicians in training. With many possible injuries and conditions, and an equally large number of diagnostic elements, a clear and logical method is needed.The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis: A Visual Learning Approach provides an approach that helps the reader sort through the possibilities and think about the clinical evaluation within a clinical thinking framework using a visual mapping approach.The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis is not designed to be a “how-to” evaluation text. Rather, it is designed to create a framework that allows the reader to think differently about differential diagnoses, access existing knowledge in anatomy and clinical evaluation, and assess information for the purpose of making higher-order clinical decisions. Dr. Andrew P. Winterstein and Sharon V. Clark have organized The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis by body part, as well as by location in the body. The reader will be able to examine the possible diagnoses by location and approach the evaluation in a more focused and organized fashion. This method of evaluation also allows the reader the opportunity to apply evidence-based principles to the clinical evaluation process.The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis takes a visual learning approach with an emphasis on diagrams, tables, and boxes to illustrate the visual evaluation framework. In addition, each chapter offers a clinical case to provide a springboard for approaching the differential diagnosis process.The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis: A Visual Learning Approach will enhance the athletic training student and clinician’s critical thinking skills, as well as be an excellent resource for self-assessment and preparation for certification.
The Athletic Trainer's Guide to Differential Diagnosis: A Visual Learning Approach
by Andrew P. Winterstein Sharon ClarkAs educators, we strive to teach students to think critically and to commit to a diagnosis, the ability to make that commitment is one of the most difficult steps for clinicians in training. With many possible injuries and conditions, and an equally large number of diagnostic elements, a clear and logical method is needed.The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis: A Visual Learning Approach provides an approach that helps the reader sort through the possibilities and think about the clinical evaluation within a clinical thinking framework using a visual mapping approach.The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis is not designed to be a “how-to” evaluation text. Rather, it is designed to create a framework that allows the reader to think differently about differential diagnoses, access existing knowledge in anatomy and clinical evaluation, and assess information for the purpose of making higher-order clinical decisions. Dr. Andrew P. Winterstein and Sharon V. Clark have organized The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis by body part, as well as by location in the body. The reader will be able to examine the possible diagnoses by location and approach the evaluation in a more focused and organized fashion. This method of evaluation also allows the reader the opportunity to apply evidence-based principles to the clinical evaluation process.The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis takes a visual learning approach with an emphasis on diagrams, tables, and boxes to illustrate the visual evaluation framework. In addition, each chapter offers a clinical case to provide a springboard for approaching the differential diagnosis process.The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Differential Diagnosis: A Visual Learning Approach will enhance the athletic training student and clinician’s critical thinking skills, as well as be an excellent resource for self-assessment and preparation for certification.
Attachment and Interaction: From Bowlby to Current Clinical Theory and Practice Second Edition
by Mario MarroneThis accessible introduction to the history and evolution of attachment theory mixes personal anecdotes from the author's experience of being supervised by John Bowlby, the creator of attachment theory, with clear explanations of Bowlby's ideas and how they have been expanded up to the present day.
Attachment, Trauma, and Healing: Understanding and Treating Attachment Disorder in Children, Families and Adults
by Michael Orlans Terry M. LevyClear and authoritative, this is a comprehensive overview of attachment theory, covering how attachment issues manifest and the authors' unique treatment models, 'corrective attachment therapy' and 'corrective attachment parenting'. This updated edition incorporates advances in child and family psychology that have occurred since the first edition.
The Autism Discussion Page on anxiety, behavior, school, and parenting strategies: A toolbox for helping children with autism feel safe, accepted, and competent
by Bill NasonThis book compiles posts from the popular online Autism Discussion Page to provide simple and effective strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders to feel safe, accepted and competent. This volume covers anxiety and stress, challenging behaviors, stretching comfort zones, discipline, and school issues.
The Autism Discussion Page on the core challenges of autism: A toolbox for helping children with autism feel safe, accepted, and competent
by Bill NasonThis book compiles posts from the popular online Autism Discussion Page to provide simple and effective strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorders to feel safe, accepted and competent. This volume focuses on the core challenges faced by those with autism: cognitive, sensory, social and emotional.
The Autism Fitness Handbook: An Exercise Program to Boost Body Image, Motor Skills, Posture and Confidence in Children and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder
by David GeslakA new edition of a popular program by a well-known autism fitness specialist, this book contains a wealth of innovative exercises to boost body image, motor coordination, posture, muscular and cardiovascular fitness and overall health and wellbeing in children and teens on the autism spectrum, and is ideal for use at home or at school.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and De-escalation Strategies: A practical guide to positive behavioural interventions for children and young people
by Steve BrownDiscussing a variety of de-escalation and behaviour management strategies, this book offers practical guidance on using non-physical and physical interventions to support children (aged 3-18) on the autism spectrum or with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties, and to keep them and others safe.
The Autism Spectrum, Sexuality and the Law: What every parent and professional needs to know
by Nick Dubin Isabelle Henault Dr Anthony AttwoodThis ground-breaking book explores the problems that can arise surrounding the autism spectrum (ASD), sexuality and the law. Covering everything from how the ASD profile can affect sexual development to information about current laws, it is essential reading for parents of children with ASD, and mental health and legal professionals.
Back Spin: A gripping thriller from the #1 bestselling creator of hit Netflix show Fool Me Once (Myron Bolitar #No. 4)
by Harlan CobenThe search for a missing boy gives Myron Bolitar far more than he bargained for...From the bestselling author of SIX YEARS.The boy was born and raised on the Main Line. But he vanished on Philadelphia's mean streets - last seen in a down-town cheater's hotel. For sports agent Myron Bolitar, his client, superstar Linda Coldren, comes first, and that means unravelling the mystery of her son's kidnapping. But when Myron goes after the missing boy, he crashes through a crowd of low-lifes, blue bloods and liars on both sides of the social divide. And when family skeletons start coming out of the closet, Myron is about to find out how deadly life can get...
Balancing Act: Free Ebook Sampler
by Joanna TrollopeA free sampler of the new novel from this ever-popular bestselling author, including the first two chaptersSusie Moran is a success. She has founded and run her own highly profitable company, and now her three daughters are all involved in the business. Rooted in the traditions of the Stoke-on-Trent potteries, and producing charming, useable objects of distinctive design, Susie is justly proud of her family and her achievement – and has no intention of letting it change.But what of the men in the family? Susie’s husband, a musician and artist, has always seemed happy to take a back seat. One of her sons-in-law has few ambitions outside the home. Another daughter, though, has brought her husband into the company - and they want to change things, much to Susie’s distress. And then, into the mix arrives Susie’s father, an ageing hippy who abandoned Susie as a baby. Now he’s alone, and wants to build bridges , although Susie’s daughters are outraged at the idea. Can the needs of a family business override the needs of the family itself? In wanting to preserve her business, will Susie lose something much more precious?
Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump: A Simple Exercise Program to Improve Motor Skills at Home and School Revised Edition
by Geoffrey PlattBrought up to date with new lesson plans and an extra stage to the programme, the expanded edition of this practical book explains Geoff Platt's simple, step-by-step exercise regime to help children with dyspraxia overcome their symptoms.
Been There. Done That. Try This!: An Aspie's Guide to Life on Earth
by Temple Grandin Mary Robison Liane Holliday Willey James Buzon Ruth Elaine Hane Stephen M. Shore Charlene Devnet Qazi Fazli Azeem Alexis Wineman Debbie Denenburg Garry Burge Lars Perner Mitchell Christian Lisa Morgan Steve Selpal Larry Moody Bob Castleman John Makin Henny Kupferstein Patrick V. Suglia Karen Krejcha Paul Isaacs Yenn Purkis Richard Stirling Stirling MaguireBeen There. Done That. Try This! gathers a team of top Aspie mentors to pass along insights for successful living to the next generation. Temple Grandin, Liane Holliday Willey, and many others, offer advice on coping with key stressors including anxiety, self-esteem, careers, and friendship. Each chapter ends with commentary from Dr. Tony Attwood.
Beyond the Days of the Giants: Solving the Crisis of Growth and Succession in Today's CPA Firms
by Paul D. FisherDuring the next 10 years, an estimated 40-50 percent of the partners in public accounting firms will retire. This exodus will place an enormous intellectual and financial strain on firms as they scramble to train and promote new partners, retire the existing ones in an orderly manner, and find the profitability to do so in extraordinarily lean economic times. Beyond the Days of the Giants: Solving the Crisis of Growth and Succession in Today‘s CPA Firms is a practical, readable implementation guide for your firm to use during this next critical decade. It gives step-by-step guidance on how to:Create a growth culture founded in practitioner-led value creation,Build a no-new-cost practice system to operate within it , andRenew practitioner accountability, not to disappearing Giant-centered value creation systems, but to evidence-based value management practiceled by our New Giants.
Body Intelligence Meditation: Finding presence through embodiment
by Ged SumnerAn introduction to an innovative form of meditation through deep felt connection with body structure and physiology. The book provides a series of exercises to attain felt sense awareness, helping practitioners tune in to their physical body and reach the meditative states of bliss, energy and trauma resolution.
The Book of Games and Warm Ups for Group Leaders 2nd Edition
by Leo RutherfordFull of activities for use with groups of all ages, this book draws on the author's extensive experience and presents all the games, improvisations and dance structures that he has found most effective in group settings. It includes everything from warm-ups to warm-downs and provides tips on how to be a good facilitator and run a successful group.
Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less
by Joseph McCormackGet heard by being clear and concise The only way to survive in business today is to be a lean communicator. Busy executives expect you to respect and manage their time more effectively than ever. You need to do the groundwork to make your message tight and to the point. The average professional receives 304 emails per week and checks their smartphones 36 times an hour and 38 hours a week. This inattention has spread to every part of life. The average attention span has shrunk from 12 seconds in 2000 to eight in 2012. So, throw them a lifeline and be brief. Author Joe McCormack tackles the challenges of inattention, interruptions, and impatience that every professional faces. His proven B.R.I.E.F. approach, which stands for Background, Relevance, Information, Ending, and Follow up, helps simplify and clarify complex communication. BRIEF will help you summarize lengthy information, tell a short story, harness the power of infographics and videos, and turn monologue presentations into controlled conversations. Details the B.R.I.E.F. approach to distilling your message into a brief presentation Written by the founder and CEO of Sheffield Marketing Partners, which specializes in message and narrative development, who is also a recognized expert in Narrative Mapping, a technique that helps clients achieve a clearer and more concise message Long story short: BRIEF will help you gain the muscle you need to eliminate wasteful words and stand out from the rest. Be better. Be brief.
Building a Global Learning Organization: Using TWI to Succeed with Strategic Workforce Expansion in the LEGO Group
by Patrick Graupp Gitte Jakobsen John VellemaBuilding a Global Learning Organization: Using TWI to Succeed with Strategic Workforce Expansion in the LEGO Group describes how a multinational company developed a global structure for learning based on the TWI (Training Within Industry) program to create and sustain standardized work across multiple language and cultural platforms. In this book, Shingo Prize-winning author Patrick Graupp collaborates with two practitioners who performed the planning and implementation of the LEGO Group‘s worldwide Learning Organization.The book outlines the organizational and planning models used by the LEGO Group to create the internal ability to give and receive tacit skills and knowledge. Describing how and why TWI is used as the foundation for success in knowledge transfer across diverse languages and cultures, it provides step-by-step guidance on how to establish a solid organizational foundation for your own Learning Organization.Providing expert insight into the work of culture change, the book explains how to work with people to create motivation for moving to a new system of learning. It details the critical elements that made the implementation at the LEGO Group a success, identifies the stumbling blocks they encountered along the way, and explains how they were overcome. Case studies describe in detail what these efforts looked and felt like in actual application.The TWI program has long been recognized for its ability to generate results. After reading this book, you will gain valuable insight into how your organization whether large or small, national or international can integrate this timeless tool into your operating structure and your daily culture.