Bøger af Elizabeth Verdick

En bog skrevet direkte til barnet med autisme og lignende diagnoser. Bogen er en værktøjskasse fyldt med gode råd om bl.a. kommunikation, venskaber, skole, motion samt om at håndtere sine følelser og sin adfærd.Børn med autismespektrumforstyrrelser har ofte svært ved at forstå de sociale koder i kultur og sprog samt at interagere socialt med andre – både hjemme og i skolen. Til gengæld har børnene mange andre ressourcer og evner, de kan bruge, f.eks. er de ofte bedre til at koncentrere sig end mange andre børn.Forfatterne formidler masser af viden, erfaringer, tjeklister, faktabokse og citater, der hjælper barnet og dets voksne til en bedre hverdag – og til at forstå, hvad det vil sige at være 'på spektret'.Den henvender sig til børn med en autisme-, aspergers- eller GUU-diagnose samt deres voksne, både forældre, lærere, pædagoger og behandlere.Forfatterne er begge mødre til børn med autismespektrumforstyrrelser.Elizabeth Verdick er børnebogsforfatter og har skrevet flere bøger om opdragelse og sund udvikling. Elizabeth Reeve er børnepsykiater og arbejder med børn og voksne med udviklingsforstyrrelser.

Look at those feet! Aren't they sweet!Yes - when they're walking, standing, leaping and landing, or when they're kicking balls or leaves. But not when they're kicking people. In simple words and colourful pictures, this book helps little ones learn to use their feet for fun, not for hurting others. Includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

Some words are loud and some are soft. Some are kind, but some are not. Even very young children can learn the difference. They can be responsible for what they say, and they can choose words that are helpful, not hurtful. This book shows them how. Simple words and charming pictures teach little ones big ideas. Includes helpful tops for parents and caregivers.

Ouch! Biting Hurts. Simple words and charming pictures invite even the youngest child to discover better ways to cope with frustration, mouth pain, or mad, sad or cranky feelings. Why? Because teeth are for smiling, not biting! Includes helpful hints for parents and caregivers.

Outdoor time is fresh-air fun time, with a wealth of opportunities for movement, creative play, and discovery. Join a group of toddlers as they dress for outdoors; find balls, pails, binoculars, and treasures; and head outside to shout, run, play, and explore. Through a fall day that brings a sprinkling of raindrops and ends with a few early snowflakes, the children examine and collect outdoor treasures until it's time to head inside again. An English-Spanish bilingual board book, Outdoor Time/¡Al aire libre! depicts and celebrates the steps for preparing to go outside, enjoying nature and the open air, and then making the transition back indoors. "Outdoor time is almost done, everyone!" "Goodbye, outdoor treasures. We had fun!"Toddler Tools(R) series Daily transitions and routines can be a struggle for any toddler, as well as parents and caregivers. These award-winning, positive books can help ease the many challenging "times" that are a part of every toddler's day. Share them before (or during) the desired "time," or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines. Titles are also available in English-Spanish bilingual editions.

Toddlers love to wiggle. Make wiggly time fun for everyone! "Feeling giggly-squiggly? It's wiggly time!" Wiggly Time/¡A mover el cuerpo! uses energetic body and word play to channel young children's energy and encourage them to get moving--and then help them transition to quiet time. Toddlers learn best through movement, and little ones need lots of physical activity every day. "Ahhhhh, that was fun . . . and wiggly time's all done." This English-Spanish bilingual board book taps into toddlers' inherent love of play and silliness, and the ideas can be used for a fun break, at transition times, or anytime. If a child has to wait five more minutes, call out some of the book's moves: "Dance like a robot, beep, bop, boop. Walk like a dinosaur, stomp, clomp, BOOM. " Try "Sun's out, let's melt" to encourage floor time and relaxation. Wiggly Time/¡A mover el cuerpo! also includes helpful tips in English and Spanish for parents, teachers, and caregivers about making movement fun and part of their everyday routine. Toddler Tools(R) series Daily transitions and routines can be a struggle for any toddler, as well as parents and caregivers. These award-winning, positive books can help ease the many challenging "times" that are a part of every toddler's day. Share them before (or during) the desired "time," or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines.

Outdoor time is fresh-air fun time, with a wealth of opportunities for movement, creative play, and discovery.Join a group of toddlers as they dress for outdoors; find balls, pails, binoculars, and treasures; and head outside to shout, run, play, and explore. Through a fall day that brings a sprinkling of raindrops and ends with a few early snowflakes, the children examine and collect outdoor treasures until it's time to head inside again.Outdoor Time depicts and celebrates the steps for preparing to go outside, enjoying nature and the open air, and then making the transition back indoors. "Outdoor time is almost done, everyone!" "Goodbye, outdoor treasures. We had fun!"Toddler Tools(R) series Daily transitions and routines can be a struggle for any toddler, as well as parents and caregivers. These award-winning, positive books can help ease the many challenging "times" that are a part of every toddler's day. Share them before (or during) the desired "time," or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines. Titles are also available in English-Spanish bilingual editions.

Everybody cries! In this picture book, children learn how crying can help them and ways to cope with challenging feelings.

Teach kids that teasing animals isn't nice, they can choose to be kind to animals, and it's important to ask before touching someone's pet.

Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off.

"Walt and his driver Gus are plowing a parking lot when they come upon a stray puppy and decide to help him get inside where it's warm and find a home"--

In this companion to "Small Walt, " Walt the snowplow learns that, while his work is very important, there are some things he cannot do without the help of his new tow truck friend, Mo. Full color.

This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain.

Help teach children that they can think before speaking, choose what to say and how to say it, and find positive ways to respond when others use unkind words.

Teach little ones why and how to be kind to animals and to ask before touching someone's pet.

Children can't be expected watch every word they say, but this board book can help them to understand that their words affect other people, gently guide them to choose words that are helpful instead of hurtful. (Baby/Preschool)

Help autistic kids understand their unique gifts and needs and learn strategies for daily living in a neurotypical world.

English-Spanish bilingual editions help children learn skills for being patient that make waiting easier for everyone

Young children learn that they get lots of chances to try again every day.

English-Spanish bilingual board book celebrates the many ways babies reach out and discover the world around them