Caregivers finally have a book that speaks directly about managing behaviors such as rummaging, anxiety, decreased communication, confusion, apathy, repetitive questioning, paranoia, aggression, memory loss and declining mobility. By design, this book provides simplified, straightforward, step-by-step guidance to learn successful strategies for providing loving care with a therapeutic benefit. The authors are practicing speech-language pathologists and experts in therapeutic interventions and strategies to manage dementia induced behaviors. Dementia: Loving Care is not a book about drugs and research for the cure. It is about teaching caregivers how to manage dementia induced behaviors. This book speaks directly to caregivers who have the daily responsibility for a loved one who may be demonstrating what many term as odd or inappropriate behavior. Have you felt the cycle of frustration, anger and then guilt? Why is Dementia: Loving Care different? The focus of this book is an approach to dementia behavior management that separates Watson and Shadowens from the others. Early in their practice, they realized there is not a one-size-fits-all approach that is successful because people with dementia are highly varied in their behavior patterns. These two experts developed a method for caregivers to use not one, but four evidence-based interventions and use them in conjunction with one another. This book includes descriptions of many dementia induced behaviors accompanied by helpful suggestions. Learn about 'staging' and why this is a critical piece to the puzzle surrounding behavior management. This information is the key to providing the caregiver with a realistic expectation (vs. unrealistic expectation) of what their loved one has the capacity to accomplish. (Example: it may be time to eliminate the words don t you remember? from your vocabulary). Readers of Watson and Shadowens book will be surprised by the simplicity of the strategies that can alter the household dynamics, reverse your loved one s anxiety, confusion, odd or inappropriate behaviors and restore a sense of balance. Watson and Shadowens carefully and thoughtfully convey to caregivers that throughout this journey they should always keep in mind this is no one s fault, and the person with dementia is generally unaware of their loss of memory and other cognitive and physical abilities. Watson and Shadowens goal in writing this book is to help caregivers find strength in understanding the dementia journey, and empowerment in the knowledge that there are ways to manage this disease. You will find these pages a useful guide and a daily resource of practical information.

Dementia: Loving Care with a Therapeutic Benefit

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Peggy Watson M.S.

Nancy Shadowens M.S.

CCC-SLP)

Mental Health

Consultants in Dementia Therapy PLLC

This book was developed for occupational, physical and speech therapists working with patients with dementia across all facility settings. Dementia Therapy &amp; Program Development is uniquely designed to provide the therapist with step-by-step guidance to develop appropriate protocols for this population from the moment they receive the order for an evaluation, to discharge. Written by practicing therapists, the content is current, essential, informative, includes essentials of goal writing, a goal bank for OT, PT and ST, and 5 evidence-based interventions for successful patient engagement. There is not another book like it on the market.

Dementia Therapy & Program Development

Consultants in Dementia Therapy

An easy-to-use, interactive workbook to help children learn to identify, understand and regulate their emotions. Comes in a kit, with a dry-erase marker and easy-to-follow instructions. In contemporary literature on child development, a child's mastery of the Three 'E's; 1. Emotional identification, 2. Emotional understanding, 3. Emotional regulation is highlighted as being essential for his or her ability to actively participate and adapt to the demands of different social partners and different social settings. The Feelings Book is a simple visual tool which allows the user to: (a) select and express their emotional state, (b) consider the intensity of that emotion, (c) compare the emotional event to other events that evoked a similar reaction and (d) select appropriate coping strategies that coincide with their ever changing emotional states. Originally designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities, the Feelings Book has proven invaluable for any child in developing social-emotional well being.

Feelings Book

Emily Rubin

OTR/L

Amy Laurent

Children's Books

Communication Crossroads

Kill two birds with one stone. Practice /r/ AND learn common idioms at the same time. The combination practice book is the real McCoy! It includes over 200 idioms, each with a different /r/ sound. As part of The Entire World of R™ program, it includes sections for all the different types of vocalic /r/ (AR, AIR, EAR, ER, IRE, OR), prevocalic /r/, /rl, /r/ blends and mixed /r/. As appropriate sections are divided by initial, medial and final word position for targeted /r/ practice. Each section includes exercises for Idiom Definitions, True/False, Matching, Multiple Choice, and Fill-In. All exercises will test idiom comprehension and practice /r/ articulation. All activities can be used singularly for learning idioms or for practicing /r/. Designed for middle-school, high-school and ESL students, it is age-appropriate for students eight and up. All activities are downloadable for print at-school and at-home use. These activities can be used for articulation practice for working in improving pronunciation for the /r/ sound (especially with vocalic /r/). Additionally, it can be use for language practice for learning figurative language. Or, it can be used for combined practice. 192 Pages. Ages 8 to adult.

The Entire World of R Idioms

Christine Ristuccia

Sheila McGovern

Say It Right

Accent Reduction 101 is a complete 134 page program including 5 auditory CD's and MP3 files that provides step by step guidance on how to modify an accent for improved American speech. Accent Reduction 101 uses a real world approach by identifying natural opportunities to practice throughout the day which is perfect for busy professionals who do not have time for homework. This program has the most comprehensive TH, R and L program anywhere with over 200 exercises that will transform your speech into habit. Clear directions with common accented errors have been included in all lessons to expedite learning. Self evaluation guides, goal sheets and practice schedules are included to set you up for success. Accent Reduction is for anyone who wants to reduce their accent accurately and quickly. As a bonus feature, techniques on how to speak like a broadcaster have been included for polished American sounding speech.

Accent Reduction 101 A Complete Program to Improve American Speech for Professionals on the Go! (5 Auditory CD's and MP3 Files)

M.A.

Elizabeth Peterson

Speech and Voice Enterprises

Many people these days know about the dangers of falling in the elderly. Falls account for nearly 20,000 deaths annually in the United States. But did you know that swallowing problems are just as dangerous -- if not more so? They, too, take tens of thousands of lives every year through choking, pneumonia, dehydration, and malnutrition.
 SWALLOW SAFELY seeks to erase this knowledge gap. It presents in clear, non-technical language (with illustrations) how swallowing works normally, how things can go wrong, what symptoms to watch out for, how to get help, how to prevent swallowing problems, and what treatments are available. It is written primarily for caregivers of older persons with swallowing problems (dysphagia) and others with medical and neurologic problems such as stroke, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and Alzheimer disease often associated with swallowing problems Appendices include a Letter For Your Doctor and Suggestions For Safe Swallowing.
 The Second Edition has been updated through 2016 and includes an extensive, reader-friendly Index. Speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy students will find the book especially useful, as will nursing and physician assistant students.

Swallow Safely. How Swallowing Problems Threaten the Elderly and Others. A Caregiver's Guide Dysphagia: Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention (Second Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

M.D.

Roya Sayadi

Joel Herskowitz

PH.D.

Social Sciences

Inside/Outside Press

Wouldn't it be fantastic if babies came with instructions? Wouldn't you love to have your wise grandmother nearby when your baby won't stop crying? Wouldn't it be great to have an experienced friend on call when you're choosing the perfect stroller? And wouldn't you want to read a parenting book that reflects the values you cherish? You've got it all in this comprehensive, practical, and empowering book, written just for you!Baby's First Year: The Jewish Mother's Guide is here to answer your questions, calm your fears, and give you all the information you need - and the confidence! - to make well-informed decisions. It includes everything you have to know about nursing your baby, child development, common medical issues, baby equipment, and so much more. And since this is about Jewish babies you'll also find chapters dealing with Jewish traditions to welcome children to this world, as well as pertinent halachos of childcare and Shabbos. A comprehensive index makes it easy to find the information you need.Baby's First Year team includes a neonatal nurse with more than a decade of experience with newborns and a speech-language pathologist with a deep understanding of child development. Some are still mothers of young children, others are already grandmas, so in addition to carefully researched information, they also share practical tips, insights, and ideas that really work! Comprehensive, practical, and reflecting the Jewish values you cherish, Baby's First Year: A Jewish Mother's Guide is an essential piece of baby equipment!Includes everything you need to know about newborns:Step-by-step diapering, bathing, swaddling, burping instructions.The most up-to-date medical advice.A guide to Jewish ceremonies (bris, kiddush, pidyon haben, etc.) and selected lawsBaby furniture and clothing essentials shopping lists that make senseChoosing the pediatrician who is right for youCommon childhood illnesses and when to call (and not to call) your doctorEverything, and we mean everything, you need to know to successfully feed your baby (over 70 pages on nursing your baby!)Developmental charts and information - from newborn to one year oldRolling, crawling, and (yikes!) walking. And babyproofing now that baby can really move!Baby massage guidePromoting speech developmentThe when and what of solid foodSleep training - different approaches for different needsAnd so much more: Everything you need to make your baby's first year a happy, healthy, and unforgettable growing experience for baby and for you!

Baby's First Year: The Jewish Mother s Guide

Miriam Zakon

Suri Brand

Michal Eisikowitz MA

Rochel Istrin RN

Mesorah Publications, Ltd.

Focus on job interview skills. Objective: Prepare students with significant learning and behavioral disabilities, cognitive challenges, and physical disabilities for post-school work opportunities. Job-related social and self-management skills are essential for students with special needs. Workers with disabilities regularly lose jobs because of difficulties with social situations in job settings. To be successful in getting and keeping a job, students with disabilities need interview skills, social skills in a variety of areas, and most of all preparedness for the many and varied challenges of a job setting. As a result, they need lots of time to learn and practice vocational skills. This curriculum teaches such competencies as the ability to self-examine one's strengths and weaknesses, creative problem-solving skills, self-confidence and assertiveness, advocacy skills, and accepting responsibility. Coauthored by speech-language pathologist Corinne Thomas-Kersting and special education teacher and occupational therapist Dona Schumacher.

Get a Job Curriculum

Corinne Thomas-Kersting

Dona Schumacher

Attainment Company

The Conversations Framework helps you plan and implement a social communication intervention program with middle and high school students. The Framework is effective for students who vary widely in verbal skills, from those fluent in conversational speech to AAC users. It consists of two key instructional elements, Conversation Moves and Foundation Skills, plus a progress monitoring system. The six Conversation Moves are taught sequentially with the instructor functioning as a model, moderator and coach. Lessons also focus on specific Foundation Skills like turn taking and mutual focus. Students learn by interacting with their peers in guided conversations during organized classroom sessions. Rubrics and assessments help you monitor student performance. Students progress when they reach emergent or mastery levels. Includes PDF with all forms and rubrics on Win-Mac CD with Classroom License for printouts.

Conversations Framework: A Program for Adolescents and Young Adults

M.S.

Barbara Hoskins

Kristine Noel

Attainment Company, Inc. & The Cognitive Press

Quick Reference in Communication Sciences and Disorders is the go to guide for important topics in speech and language. Covers articulation/phonology, receptive/expressive language, social communication, fluency, voice and resonance, cognitive communication, communication modalities, swalling, and hearing. Laminated, spiralbound, 14 pgs.

Quick Reference in Communication Sciences and Disorders

PHD.

Laura Marshall

Judy Montgomery

Reference

Cognitive Press/Attainment Company

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