Written by an international Montessori and dementia expert, this indispensable guide to Montessori for elders makes it possible for any care provider to understand and implement this innovative approach to aging.
Milestones, lessons and inspiration for patients, family, friends and survivors
A guide to cancer for patients, family, friends and survivors that includes the range of cutting-edge treatments now available and the ways that someone can build their own resilience after treatment or support someone else. This book demystifies cancer treatment and highlights the rate of progress the scientific and medical communities are making ......
This book presents ground-breaking ideas based on current research on how stigma cancause bodily felt trauma in stigmatised or marginalised people, particularly those on theautism spectrum. Gordon Gates draws on his academic research, professional knowledgeas a counsellor, and lived experience with Asperger's syndrome to provide a uniqueframework ......
A concise overview of the common dermatological conditions most likely to present in general medicine Dermatology Made Easy will help the reader diagnose, test and treat skin conditions quickly and accurately.
What does a dementia diagnosis mean for an individual's sense of self? Christine Bryden shares her insider view on living with dementia and explains how a continuing sense of self is possible after diagnosis and as the condition develops.
Encouraging a deeper understanding of how individuals live meaningfully with ......
The dental needs of people living with dementia are often overlooked, particularly in the care home and hospital community. It is challenging to maintain good standards of oral care with people living with dementia, and poor care can increase the fear and anxiety levels of those living with dementia. Very few dentists have the training that equips ......
Creativity is preserved in dementia long after other abilities are lost, so that making art provides rich opportunities for meaningful engagement for people with Alzheimer's or dementia. Creative Connections (TM) in Dementia Care provides care partners with the knowledge and easy-to-follow steps they need to successfully implement art projects in ......
Need to Know About Promoting Independence and Planning for the Future
This book addresses the concerns parents of autistic teenagers may have as their child transitions to adult life. It explores specific aspects of adult life such as independence, employment and social life, and offers practical solutions for common transition-related challenges such as finding suitable living arrangements and financial planning.
"Rudolf Steiner himself did not just comment critically about the out-of-hand fear of bacilli or the obsession with hygiene as modern superstition, but also warned about the dangerous reality of pathogens of the worst kind that could become destroyers of human life and bring with dreadful epidemics."
Covering everything from Anxiety to Fragile-X Syndrome, Stephen Heydt provides an alphabetical categorisation of the possible issues a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may encounter.
Written by an experienced clinical psychologist, this book offers information for parents whose children have been diagnosed with ASD, ......
Now in its fourth edition, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pocketpedia remains a treasured and trusted quick-reference tool in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Everyone from the busy physiatrist making rounds in the clinic to the medical student rotating through a PM&R clerkship will find evidence-based knowledge and ......
Placements can be daunting to the unprepared. This pocket guide is designed to make Physician Associate placements more enjoyable and less stressful and to help students get the most out of their practice learning experience.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees. When we werent sheltering in place, we were advised to wear masks, wash our hands, and practice social distancing.
A hopeful and person-centred account of how friendship and community can create an environment where people with dementia are able to thrive. With examples of successful dementia-friendly initiatives, it shows their many benefits, not only for people living with dementia, but also their family, friends, and the wider community.
Anxiety is a prevalent and often debilitating condition for individuals on the autism spectrum. This book promotes a multidisciplinary approach to intervention and treatment of the condition, providing professional understanding of the underlying causes and available treatments.
A light-hearted illustrated book that depicts the everyday (and occasionally exceptional!) experiences of raising a child with autism. The charming pictures and wise words within are a source of comfort, solidarity and humour for all autistic families.
Offers real-life patient scenarios and critical thinking exercises to help you work through a patient's chief complaint. Through narrative case studies, you will determine how best to diagnose, treat, and manage your patient based on the history of present illness, review of systems, relevant history, and physical examination findings.
Natural Relief from Heartburn, Indigestion, Reflux and GERD
This groundbreaking book unleashes a brilliant new plan for permanently curing heartburn by relieving the root cause of the problem: low stomach acid. The fact is that heartburn is caused by too little stomach acid -- not too much, as many doctors profess. As explained in this book, the current practice of reducing stomach acid may be a temporary ......
Understanding sensory issues can be the key to overcoming them. Using this practical guide, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) can begin to understand their sensory difficulties and learn how to create a tailored plan for overcoming specific everyday challenges.
Learn how the senses work and how sensory systems can function ......
Thoroughly updated to reflect major advances in the field of immuno-oncology in recent years, this second edition of Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice is the definitive resource for information on tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy treatments.
Saturday 14th August 2001: Today has been a horrible, hateful day. Daniel has pushed me to my absolute wits' end. Sometimes it really does feel like he is the original child from hell."
For Alison, life with her son Daniel sometimes seemed like an endless torrent of disobedience, backchat, rudeness, ......
Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) or a suspected diagnosis often have hidden needs that go unmet by public services. This book describes and analyses the Kent ASC enablement approach, a short-term intervention led by occupational therapy to promote people with ASC becoming more self-aware and self-sufficient outside of public ......
Written by many of the world's leading lactation experts, the Textbook of Human Lactation incorporates evidence-based scientific knowledge to address key topics of importance in breastfeeding, such as Anatomy and Biochemistry, Immunobiology, Breastfeeding Management in Infant and Mother, Maternal and Infant Nutrition, and Medications and ......
This CD-ROM contains the Assessment Logs and Developmental Progress Charts in English for both The Carolina Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs, Third Edition, and The Carolina Curriculum for Preschoolers with Special Needs, Second Edition.
A rich examination of the history of trans medicine and current day practice Surfacing in the mid-twentieth century, yet shrouded in social stigma, transgender medicine is now a rapidly growing medical field. In Trans Medicine, stef shuster makes an important intervention in how we understand the development of this field and how it is being ......
Everything you'll need for your clinical rotations in one handy and affordable set. Written by PA educators, this first-of-its-kind series covers all seven clinical rotations, including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Behavioral Medicine.
Written by an experienced PA educator, this guide details common surgical procedures you'll see, such as thyroidectomy, hernia repair, mastectomy, and appendectomy. It also provides important information on surgical emergencies, including gastrointestinal bleeding, perforated viscus, and limb ischemia.
