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SBHASA members can request a copy of Bitsy & Bumbsy Bottom:
stop those pressure sores!!! by contacting our office. Written by Jenny
Aikenhead and Stephanie Birkett from the ACH SB clinic, this illustrated story
tells kids how to look after their skin and avoid pressure sores.
Coming soon! Bitsy & Bumbsy Bottom: stop those pressure
sores!!! will be available online to download in an interactive PowerPoint
format. Please check back in the fall 2007 to download your free copy.
The following informational materials are available to borrow from SBHASA:
- Sexuality Issues, by Steven Sloan (2003 SBAA conference lecture on
cassette)
- Facilitating Social Skills Development, by James Loomis (2003 SBAA
conference lecture on cassette)
- SPINAbilities, by Marlene Lutkenhoff (book)
- When your child has Learning Differences, by
Gary Fisher and Rhoda Cummings (book)
- Paralysis Resource Guide, by Christopher &
Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center
Please contact Stephanie Birkett at ACH
if you would like to borrow these materials.
Recommended Reading:
This great reference book is available to purchase for $10 through our office. Please
contact
us for more information, or talk to Stephanie at your next clinic visit.
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Right
Under My Nose is an online book created to
help children with spina bifida understand their condition, discover new ways to
enrich their lives and help their parents and caregivers answer many of the
tough questions that arise. With a fully interactive story, activities, tips,
and a printable version of the whole book, this site is intended to be
educational and fun.
The SBHASA has also donated the following books to the Calgary Public Library:
Title
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Author
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Books for kids / teens: |
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Nick Joins In |
Lasker, Joe |
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Rolling Along with Goldilocks |
Meyers, Cindy |
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Princess Pooh |
Muldoon, Kathleen |
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The Hospital Book |
Howe, James |
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Easy for You to Say |
Kaufman, Miriam |
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What's Stopping You? |
Nagler, Mark |
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SPINAbilities |
Lutkenhoff, Marlene |
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How it Feels to Fight for Your
Life |
Krementz, Jill |
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And How are We Feeling Today |
Hammer, Kathryn |
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Medical Information: |
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Current Concepts in Spina Bifida
and Hydrocephalus |
Bannister, C. and Tew, B. |
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The Shunt Book |
Drake, J. and Sainte-Rose, C. |
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Bowel Continence and Spina
Bifida |
Leibold, Susan |
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Bowel Management Programs |
Accent Guide |
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Hydrocephalus |
Toporek, C. and Robinson, K. |
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Protecting Against Latex Allergy |
VHS-SBAA |
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Pressure Sores |
Accent Guide |
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The Ostomy Book |
Mullen, B. and McGinn, K. |
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Parenting and Families: |
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Parenting Tips from Parents (who
happen to have a disability) |
Accent Guide |
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Uncommon Fathers |
Myers, Donald |
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Caution: Do Not Open Until
Puberty |
Enright, Rick |
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Children With Spina Bifida |
Lutkenhoff, Marlene |
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Brothers, Sisters, and Special
Needs |
Lobato, Debra |
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Special Siblings |
McHugh, Mary |
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Living with a Brother or Sister
with Special Needs |
Meyer, Donald and Vadasy, P. |
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Nobody's Perfect |
Miller, Nancy |
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Yes You Can |
Nagler, Mark |
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Steps to Independence |
Baker, B. and Brightman, A. |
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Living with Spina Bifida |
Sandler, Adrian |
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Sexual Development: |
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Sexuality and the Person with
Spina Bifida |
Sloan, Stephen |
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Reproductive Issues for Persons
with Physical Disabilities |
Haseltine, Cole and Gray |
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Love: Where to Find It, How to
Keep It |
Becker, Elle |
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Enabling Romance |
Kroll, K. and Klein, E. |
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Education: |
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Wings to Fly |
Bailey, Sally Dorothy |
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Including Students with Physical
Disabilities in Regular P.E. |
Block, Martin |
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Active Living Through Physical
Education |
Active Living Alliance |
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Learning a Living |
Brown, Dale |
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Job Hunting Tips for the
So-Called Disabled |
Bolles, Richard |
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