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This is a MAJOR revision of the previous edition. The language has become more accessible to readers, and material has been updated and included throughout. Speech-language pathologists of all levels of experience will turn to this comprehensive overview of language disorders across the childhood years. This book provides readers with information, instructional goals, and strategies within a systems framework to guide treatment of language disorders from infancy through adolescence in the context of culture, family, home, school, and work. Topics include: language and communication; assessment and intervention; causes, categories, and characteristics; balancing ages and developmental stages; and more. New material on assessment and intervention in early, middle, and later stages as well as a full chapter on severe communication impairment are also included. An solid reference for new and practicing speech pathologists.
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The third book in the bestselling Baby Whisperer series -- the most comprehensive, up-close, and personal to date!
Thousands of parents have asked the Baby Whisperer to help them solve their problems. With this book you too can take advantage of the advice, insights, and parenting techniques from beloved child expert Tracy Hogg. "A problem is nothing more than a situation calling for a creative solution," she reminds us. "Ask the right questions and you'll come up with the right answers."
Once you learn how to translate banguage, the "baby-language" your infant uses to communicate needs, feelings, and opinions, you can see your child for who he or she really is -- an understanding that will serve you well as your child blossoms into the toddler years. By helping you establish a daily routine and tailor your parenting strategies according to your child's unique personality and stage of development, Tracy will teach you how to:
• Ask the
Twelve Essential Questions to recognize potential problems and employ the
Twelve Principles of Problem Solving -- simple troubleshooting techniques for everyday situations
• Avoid, or remedy,
accidental parenting -- inadvertent adult behavior that often leads to such common parenting challenges as sleep problems, poor eating habits, separation anxiety, and tantrums
• Be a P.C. parent -- patient and conscious -- who knows how to detect
prime times -- windows of opportunity for teaching babies how to get to sleep on their own, introducing bottles to breast-fed babies, toilet training, and other growth issues
• Inhibit
runaway emotions and foster his or her emotional fitness -- the ability to understand and manage feelings
...and so much more. For Tracy's fans, this book will be a welcome addition to the Hogg library; for readers unfamiliar with her philosophy of care, it will open a new world of understanding and insight.
Customer Reviews:
knowledge is power!!!!!!.......2007-09-22
I did not follow the book to the word, but I sure did pick up some tips that have really helped. I thought my baby hated to be swaddled, because she would kick off the blanket all the time, the book stated that babies like to swaddled, so I gave it another shot, this time swaddling her in the front and in back, so she was more secure, and it really worked!!! That alone was worth the buy. Plus I learned how to read her signals that she was tired. If you pick up a tip here and there from a book it's worth it.
It worked for me..........2007-09-21
GENERAL COMMENT: Like every baby book I read, I try to keep an open mind. You will NOT find a book that will work for ALL babies but this book worked for mine, who I think is a text book baby.
SITUATION: I was going back to work and my baby was super needy at 6 weeks-- wanted to be helded all the time. He won't nap if I wasn't holding him. And at night, I would rock him to sleep and put him into his crib very very gently when he has fallen into DEEP sleep. Otherwise, he would CRY. But that was my fault because I HELD him alot. This would be fine if I was a stay at home mom...but if even I was, I think it would have taken it's toll on me at some point.
LIKE: I like this book because it helped with getting my baby on a good routine, nap longer, sleep on his own, and sleep longer through the night. I made my own version of the EASY plan, customize it to my baby and what worked for me...this book afterall is not the BIBLE.
RESULTS: By about 8-10 weeks, he was sleeping from 7:30-8 pm to about 4:30 am (with 1 dream feed). Now at 5 months, he sleeps from 8pm to about 7am (with 1 dream feed). He use to nap about 30 minutes at a time. After the plan, he started napping for 2 hours (slightly shorter now since he is older). He LIKES his crib and falls to sleep in about 20-30 minutes of laying down...without ANY fuss. And he is a happy healthy little boy who is 50% for weight and 80% for height.
TRANSITION PERIOD: This didn't happen overnight. I would try for a week or two and revisit the book about a thousand time to make sure I wasn't doing it wrong. He would progess and go back to his old self and progress some more. After about 2 weeks, I customize the plan. You WILL be glad to get some time for yourself and hubby when the baby goes down to sleep in the evening instead of at night. He sleeping pattern gradually falls into place. I don't believe in cry it out so the SHH/PAT worked for me. It was hard and I gave up several times. But it worked before you know it. Just give it your best try and be PATIENT AND CONSISTENT. Even now when he takes a little longer to get to sleep, I still PAT/SHH and he is out.
DON'T LIKE: The tone of the author can be a bit annoying (KNOW IT ALL) but after all, she is a super nanny and have worked with THOUSANDS of babies. This book made me PARANOID as a parent--thinking that I would just ruin my child if I made any wrong moves. But we all turned out okay and our parents didn't have this book.
CONCLUSION: Your instinct as a mom is truly the best guide but sometimes, it does get you into situations that are difficult to overcome. This book helped me better manage my baby's sleep/eating which are the biggest parts of his life. Life is so much less HECTIC for MOM, BABY and DAD.
GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO "CRY IT OUT!".......2007-09-09
I'm on my 2nd child, my first slept though the night from early age, and was a very easy baby to care for. But my 2nd baby was a different story! According to the BW, he is Spirited. This book helped me to help him to take regular naps and be on a good routine, with NO crying it out alone in the crib. (He is 6 months old). I read Babywise book before this one and found it WAY too strict for my spirtied boy. We are still working on sleeping through the night, but i have hope that we can accomplish that soon!
Good common sense.......2007-09-03
I didn't like the idea of "recipe" parenting, but some of Ms Hogg's tips worked very well on our 5-month old, who is now sleeping 11-12 hours every night. I like her approach to behavioral issues, especially in toddlers. The tone is quite condescending, but if you can get past that, its a good read.
Andrew & Kim.......2007-08-27
I'm actually on Amazon today because I'm going to buy this for a colleague who is having her first baby. This book was absolute lifesaver. Like most new parents we had absolutely no idea what the baby wanted and way too much old school advice from well-meaning friends and family. We agreed to try this book for two weeks and there was never a question as to how great the advice was.
We agree with some of the other reviews about the author's tone. Fortunately, you cannot argue with the results. Her methods were spot on accurate and our children immediately adapted to the EASY schedule.
Thanks Tracy!
Book Description
Over 800 color photographs form an impeccable visual database for the diagnosis of all skin disorders of neonates, infants, and children. For each condition, one or more clinical photographs are supplied making differential diagnosis quick and easy. Next, you'll find a concise summary of clinical features, etiology, prognosis, and therapeutic approaches. Important new topics include skin signs of abuse, trichothiodystrophy, unilateral laterothoracic exanthem, congenital self-healing reticulohistiocytosis, cutaneous manifestations of HIV infection and much more.
Customer Reviews:
Dr.Azeem Alam Khan M.B.,B.S.,M.Sc(U.K),FACP(USA)........2001-05-22
I am reading this fabulous book for the past 4 years,recently I have bought its third edition.It's an excellent book,with very clear and useful photographs.Text is too the point and easy to read.In this Atlas one can find all the common and uncommon skin diseases peculier to children. I reccomend this book to all the paediatricians,dermatologists and all those who are related to medical profession.
PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY.......2000-03-25
THIS TEXT IS AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE FOR THE NEW AS WELL AS THE EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONER. IT ILLUSTRATES BOTH THE COMMON AND RARER SKIN DISORDERS AND LESIONS. THE SECTIONS ON VIRAL AND BULLOUS INFECTIONS ARE INVALUABLE IN ESTABLISHING A DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS. SECTIONS ON HIV AND MISCELLANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS HELP TO ESTABLISH A DIAGNOSIS FOR THOSE NEW TO PRACTICE. THE FULL COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS AND FIGURES PROVIDE BOTH VISUAL AND DIDACTIC DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DISORDERS. A DEFINITE MUST HAVE IN EVERY REFERENCE LIBRARY
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The new edition of this popular text provides essential guidance for properly assessing childhood language disorders and providing appropriate treatment. Coverage includes the entire developmental period through adolescence, as well as additional concepts related to child language disorders such as prevention, syndromes associated with language disorders, and multicultural practice. Using a descriptive-developmental approach (also known as communication-language approach), this resource presents basic concepts and vocabulary used in the field, an overview of key issues and controversies, an understanding of the scope of communicative difficulties that make up child language disorders, and information on how language pathologists approach the assessment and intervention processes.
Customer Reviews:
A great reference for undergraduate, post-graduates and practitioner for speech-language pathology.......2007-05-09
The revised version proven to be another paramount work by Professor Rhea Paul. It contains more updated contents written in a search-easy format. The updated knowledge captures the latest development in speech-language pathology for children. The author inspires the readers to be up-front with newest evidence-based practice.
Excellent.......2007-03-09
I was very pleased!! fast delivery & a cheaper price
than the college bookstore!!
a superb text!.......2002-03-18
This book is a strong resource for any clinician dealing with language disorders. It clearly outlines intervention, assessment, different disorders etc. It covers a lot of material, but manages not to feel dense. It also provides tons of ideas for therapy... lists of children's books categorized by what therapy goal addresses (e.g. pronouns)... sample activities etc. Paul does a nice job of summarizing the current research and its implications for the clinician. I honestly don't know how I would have survived my first preschool placement without this book. Whenever I was stumped, this is where I turned. This is the type of book that you never get around to putting back on the shelf for you are always using it. Plus, as an added bonus it reads very well, more like a story than a text.
You must read this for clinical practice.......2000-11-26
This is a must read book, especially for student who have clinical practice. This book covers most of the important aspects in language intervention. Many useful examples are list, so that you can easily apply the knowledge into your real cases!
User-friendly guide for beginning clinicians.......2000-03-05
After repeatedly checking this book out from the library, I bought my own copy. I found the organization of assessment and treatment by age group to be helpful, and the wealth of non-standardized testing methods both appropriate and easy to implement. As the author says, it is designed for the beginning clinician and provides a worthwhile resource for anyone working with children. Though it does provide theoretical discussion, it is primarily a "hands-on" book. I would recommend this book as a primary text, a supplemental text, or a resource for SLPs who are updating their knowledge and practice in child language.
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Presenting the New Edition of the classic reference on pediatric hematology and oncology. Comprehensively revised and updated, it continues to integrate lucid reviews of the pathophysiology of disease with detailed clinical guidance on its diagnosis and management. Drs. Nathan and Orkin - joined by two new co-editors and an outstanding team of authors - worked tirelessly to ensure that all the latest scientific advances appear in the 6th Edition.
Customer Reviews:
5 stars since it's the heme book for peds........2006-09-25
Not practical for general pediatrics or clinical hematology. More molecular and cellular than i thought it would be. For attendings, libraries, depts. Don't read unless you're going to do a presentation to a bunch of MD PhD's or something like that.
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This fully-revised tenth edition continues to provide the extensive cross-cultural and multicultural coverage, the innovative pedagogical learning system, and the balance between research and real-life applications that have made A Child's World a favorite of both students and professors. In the warmly-written and engaging style that has become their hallmark, Papalia, Olds, and Feldman continue to provide a chronological view of child development; the new edition expands the coverage of cultural and historical influences on development, highlights the latest research, and introduces the LifeMap student CD-ROM.
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In this beautiful picture book, winner of the 2005 Caldecott Medal, Kevin Henkes, captures the sweet, sometimes slapstick struggle of Kitten, who sees her first full moon and thinks it's a bowl of milk in the sky.
Any child who has yearned for anything will understand how much Kitten wants that elusive bowl of milk. Readers will giggle as she tries to lick the faraway moon and gets a bug on her tongue, or leaps to catch it and falls down the stairs. In an effective refrain, the narrator repeats, "Still, there was the little bowl of milk, just waiting." The winning combination here is the simplicity and humor of the story, paired with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations with thick black lines (mirrored by the thick bold sans-serif font) and shades of grey that are as luminous as a moonlit night should be. Full-moon circles and ovals appear throughout the design: white circle full moons on the endpapers, elliptical flowers by the porch, white circles of firefly light, oval pads on Kitten's paws, and her big round eyes (especially when surprised and soaking wet). Children will love Kitten's quest and ensuing comedy of errors, but what they will love even more is that there's an actual bowl of milk waiting on the porch for Kitten. (Preschool) --Karin Snelson
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The Caldecott Medal winning book by Kevin Henkes.
Customer Reviews:
The cutest book ever.......2007-08-18
My son loves this book... The story is so cute and the detail in the drawing are great. This is a must buy.
An adorable book..........2007-07-04
...with very cute illustrations. A very easy read for a preschool set as it kept my child interested from start to finish.
Just as it seems.......2007-06-27
Beautifully illustrated, sweet story. I love nothing better than books in the pure form Henkes has presented. My 6y.o. and 3y.o. both loved it equally. Must-have for you child's library.
Excellent Book - Especially for Infants.......2007-06-21
This was the first book our twin girls were read. Though a few reviews have mentioned how "dull" it was, due to the black & white, what they don't realize is that black & white is what newborns see best. Our girls could go from fussy to quiet, instantly upon opening this book. In fact, the inside covers, with the white polka dots, was enough to mesmerize them. On top of that, the pictures with the dark backgrounds and white bowls are just what an infant's eyes are drawn to.
I highly recommend this book. You will quickly be able to memorize the story, holding the book for them to see, while telling the story with excitement, adding to the wonder and amazement. My girls are now almost 1, and they still enjoy the book (and I still have it memorized).action of the story and for the kitten, as for the polka dots!
Another recommendation for infants, especially starting around 6 months, is "I Went Walking," by Sue Williams & Julie Vivas. The pictures are colorful and bold, and if you are making some animal noises, will be one of your infant's favorites.......it also can stop our girls from crying almost instantly.
Charming.......2007-05-26
The world is full of unpleasant surprises for the little kitten! - Didn't we all learn about the world by making all kinds of silly mistakes? "Kitten's First Full Moon" is a sweet and charming children's story with beautiful illustrations. It reminds me of my favorite books of my childhood. Very much recommended both for boys and girls. In addition to that I suggest The Cat Who Walked Across France. For older boys and girls I highly recommend the great cat series Why Some Cats are Rascals, Book 2, and for cat lovers like myself Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat
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This new book - with nearly 200 case studies and 700 radiographs - provides complete information on a full range of pediatric disorders. The book's wide variety of cases, ranging from the simple to the complex, make it ideal as both a study guide for residents and as a reference in everyday practice.
Pediatric Radiology Casebase is divided into nine anatomically based sections, each covering the pathology and radiographic evaluation of common childhood diseases. Throughout, the "self-study" format allows you to make your own diagnosis and compare it to the author's explanation.
Highlights include: - Complete information on pediatric diseases of the cardiovascular, skeletal, nervous, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems - Detailed case presentations that explain the decision-making behind each diagnosis - Full coverage of congenital, developmental, and metabolic disorders; pediatric syndromes; and interventional procedures
Written by specialists at the Arkansas Children's Hospital, Pediatric Radiology Casebase is a must for both residents and practicing radiologists.
Customer Reviews:
HIgh yield........2006-09-25
Useful for pediatric residents. High yield. I would advise flipping through a copy though.
Excellent for Board review.......2000-03-26
This book was very helpful for board review and preparation. I believe it does live up to its name as a baby book of "Aunt Minnie's". The diagnoses are classic and discussions succinct. The bibliography is also excellent.
One could use this book as a primary learning tool while learning pediatric radiology,but I wouldn't recommend this to anyone but a radiologist or a radiology resident. It wouldn't be very helpful for a pediatrician, because the way it is set-up is radiology "boards" style.
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Published in 1994, ZERO TO THREE's Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-3) was the first developmentally based system for diagnosing mental health and developmental disorders in infants and toddlers. Its diagnostic categories reflected the consensus of a multidisciplinary group of experts in early childhood development and mental health.
Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, Revised (DC:0-3R) draws on empirical research and clinical practice that have occurred worldwide since 1994. DC: 0-3R is designed to help mental health and other professionals
*Recognize mental health and developmental challenges in young children, *Understand how relationships and environmental factors contribute to mental health and developmental disorders, *Use diagnostic criteria effectively for classification and intervention, *Work more effectively with parents and other professionals to develop effective treatment plans.
The revised DC:0-3R *Provides clear and specific criteria for all diagnostic categories; *Explains criteria for identifying Autistic Spectrum Disorders in children as young as 2; *Introduces new criteria for disorders of sleep, eating, and relating and communicating; *Clarifies the Parent-Infant Relationship Global Assessment Scale; *Includes checklists for identifying relationship problems and psychosocial and environmental stressors.
DC: 0-3R enhances your ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental health problems in the earliest years by identifying and describing disorders not addressed in other classification systems and by pointing the way to effective intervention approaches.
Mental health clinicians, counselors, physicians, nurses, early interventionists, early childhood educators, and researchers will find DC: 0-3R to be an indispensable guide to evaluation and treatment planning with infants, toddlers, and their families in a wide range of settings.
Customer Reviews:
Great addition.......2006-10-24
The changes in the RDC-PA to the DC:0-3R are very helpful to the field and a compliment to the DSM-IV-TR. Great for classification of young children. Very good efforts in validity and reliability.
Infant Mental Health.......2006-08-28
I have been using DC 0-3 for many years and was excited to be able to study the changes in the nomenclature with this newest revision. There are some interesting changes and additions that require that everyone that works with this population must purchase this book.
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