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An Adventure with Childhood Obesity is an exciting storybook and
guidebook pair, designed to help readers understand the physical,
social and psychological effects of obesity on children and young
people. Down Mount Kenya on a Tea Tray: Wesley had never thought
much about his lifestyle or how he looked. He enjoyed eating his
way through weekends in front of the telly with his mum. However,
fate catapults him to a new life in East Africa and he is forced to
face the negative impact that obesity is having on his life. When
he rashly promises to climb Mount Kenya along with the rest of his
class, an adventure in courage and determination begins ... An
exciting and engaging story for children aged 8-12, this book
explores some of the challenges faced by obese children. Supporting
Childhood Obesity: Providing an easy-to-read introduction to
childhood obesity, this guidebook is rooted in current theory, and
takes a holistic approach to supporting obese children. Chapters
explain the surprisingly complex causes of childhood obesity and
highlight that children often have little control over the factors
that may lead them to become obese. The physical and psychological
consequences of obesity are explored and strategies suggested,
ranging from individual and family support, to changes that need to
be made at a societal level to tackle this significant public
health issue.
An Adventure with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties is
an exciting storybook and guidebook pair, designed to help readers
understand the impact of social communication challenges on
everyday life for children and young people. The Man-Eating Sofa:
People often say that 'school is the best time of your life', but
for Lara, school is loud and confusing. She much prefers watching
James Bond films or building furniture in her dad's workshop. When
the teachers in Lara's new school realise that she is autistic,
they are able to help with strategies to make school more tolerable
for her. An exciting and engaging story for children aged 8-12.
This book explores some of the challenges faced by students who
find social communication, sensory processing and regulation
difficult. Supporting Autism and Social Communication Difficulties
in Mainstream Schools: Created to help parents, teachers and
practitioners support young people who find social communication
challenging, this guidebook explores the educational, social and
psychological impact of autism and social communication and
interaction difficulties, as well as offering strategies to help
educators recognise and support these issues in the school
environment.
People often say that 'school is the best time of your life', but
for Lara, school is loud and confusing. She much prefers watching
James Bond films or building furniture in her dad's workshop. When
the teachers at Lara's new school realise that she is autistic,
they are able to help with strategies to make school more tolerable
for her. All except Mr Prender-ghastly. The headmaster has been
looking for a way to gently direct Mr Prendergast towards a change
of career, but it is Lara, and her special man-eating sofa, who
finally help rid the school of the fearsome teacher. This
entertaining story, suitable for readers aged 8-12, explores some
of the challenges faced by autistic pupils and those with social
communication and interaction difficulties in mainstream schools.
It highlights the stress and anxiety that young people with sensory
processing and social interaction difficulties may feel in the
noisy and unpredictable school environment, and identifies some
strategies that can be used to support them. Also available as a
set with a supporting guide, this book operates as a fun and
engaging standalone story, both for children who are autistic
themselves and those who are not. It is a must-have book for every
classroom.
This guidebook is designed to be used alongside the storybook The
Man-Eating Sofa (for 8-12 year-olds). Written in an engaging and
accessible style, chapters explore the educational, social and
psychological impact of autism and social communication and
interaction difficulties (SCID). Strategies are provided to help
parents and practitioners recognise and support these issues in the
school environment. A chapter-by-chapter exploration of The
Man-Eating Sofa provides an opportunity to generate discussion and
facilitate understanding of autism and SCID amongst young people
and adults who might not have considered the impact of social
communication difficulties upon day-to-day life. Key features
include: an accessible introduction to autism and SCID discussion
points for use with The Man-Eating Sofa, to accompany young
people's reading of the story strategies are provided to support
the education, mental health and wellbeing of young people who find
social communication, interaction, sensory processing and emotional
regulation challenging in mainstream educational settings. This is
an essential resource to help parents, teachers and professionals
understand and support pupils who are autistic as well as those who
find social communication a challenge in the mainstream classroom.
This guidebook, designed to be used alongside the storybook Down
Mount Kenya on a Tea Tray, has been created to inform readers about
the physical, social and psychological impacts of childhood
obesity. Created for busy parents, teachers and professionals, this
book is founded upon recent research and written in an engaging and
accessible style. Chapters explain the surprisingly complex causes
of childhood obesity and highlight that children often have little
control over the factors that may lead them to become obese. The
physical and psychological consequences of obesity are explored and
strategies suggested, ranging from individual and family support to
changes that need to be made at a societal level to tackle this
significant public health issue. Key features include: * an
accessible guide to childhood obesity * chapter-by-chapter
discussion points for use with Down Mount Kenya on a Tea Tray to
encourage open and honest conversations about childhood obesity and
its effects * strategies to support obese children and their
families to sustain positive lifestyle changes. This is an
essential resource for parents, teachers and other professionals
looking to understand childhood obesity and support children aged
8-12.
Wesley had never thought much about his lifestyle or how he looked.
He enjoyed eating his way through weekends in front of the telly
with his mum. However, fate catapults him to a new life in East
Africa and he is forced to face the negative impact that obesity is
having on his life. When he rashly promises to climb Mount Kenya
along with the rest of his class, an adventure in courage and
determination begins . . . This entertaining story explores some of
the challenges faced by obese children and young people. It
highlights both the physical limitations as well as the
psychological problems associated with obesity, such as social
isolation and low mood. The story explores the complicated web of
factors that might cause a child to become obese and identifies
some of the life-altering changes that can come from a healthy diet
and active lifestyle. Teaching lessons about kindness, friendship,
bravery and determination, this is powerful reading for all
children. It operates as a stand-alone story and is also available
as part of a set along with a supporting guide.
This guidebook, designed to be used alongside the storybook A Nasty
Dose of the Yawns, has been created to educate readers on the
practical, social and psychological impacts of dyslexia on children
and young people. Providing an easy-to-read introduction to
dyslexia and literacy difficulties, this resource is rooted in
theory and takes a holistic approach to supporting children with
dyslexia. Chapters cover not only strategies to support literacy
before and during their school lives, but also offer an
understanding of the emotional challenges that come with struggling
to master a skill that other people pick up so easily. Key features
include: an accessible guide to dyslexia and literacy difficulties
chapter-by-chapter discussion points for use with A Nasty Dose of
the Yawns, supporting young people's reading of the story, helping
them to understand dyslexia and encouraging them to recognise their
strengths case studies and strategies to help parents and
practitioners recognise the challenges faced by children with
dyslexia, and to provide additional support. This is an essential
resource for parents, teachers and other professionals supporting
children aged 8-12 with literacy difficulties or dyslexia.
Zack has always found school difficult. Even though he is good at
maths and excellent at flicking elastic bands, trying to read and
write is like trying to fight a kraken. One day, when he discovers
the rest of his class infected by a mysterious sleeping sickness,
Zack draws on his strengths resulting in some unexpected
consequences . . . This engaging story, suitable for readers aged
8-12, explores some of the challenges faced by learners who find
literacy unusually difficult. Alongside the practical difficulties
of living in a world that assumes good levels of literacy, it
explores some of the psychological impacts of struggling to achieve
a skill that most children acquire with relative ease. Ultimately,
it shows children that they can draw on their strengths and
overcome the challenges in their way. Also available as a set with
a supporting guide, this book operates as a fun and entertaining
standalone story, as well as an educational opportunity. The range
of vocabulary means it can be used flexibly, for independent,
paired or whole-group reading. It is a must-have book for every
classroom.
An Adventure with Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties is an exciting
storybook and guidebook pair, designed to help readers understand
the practical, social and psychological impacts of dyslexia on
children and young people. A Nasty Dose of the Yawns: Zack has
always found school difficult. Even though he is good at maths and
excellent at flicking elastic bands, trying to read and write is
like trying to fight a Kracken. One day, when he discovers the rest
of his class infected by a mysterious sleeping sickness, Zack draws
on his strengths resulting in some unexpected consequences ... An
exciting and engaging story for children aged 8-12, this book
explores some of the challenges faced by learners who find literacy
unusually difficult. Supporting Children with Dyslexia and Literacy
Difficulties: Providing an easy-to-read introduction to dyslexia
and literacy difficulties, this guidebook is rooted in theory, and
takes a holistic approach to supporting children with dyslexia.
Chapters cover not only strategies to support literacy before and
during their school lives, but also offers an understanding of the
emotional challenges that come with struggling to master a skill
that other people pick up so easily.
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