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Beschreibung

In this friendly guide, a girl called Amber explains all about her 'dancing eyes,' or nystagmus. Amber explains how children with nystagmus might need to read, learn or play differently, and what their families, school and friends can do to help. She invites readers to learn the causes and symptoms, to help others understand the condition and help increase the self-esteem and confidence of those who have it.

This accessible guide for children aged 7+ is an excellent starting point for parents, teachers and other professionals working with children with nystagmus. It includes a practical checklist of easy adaptations to make school or home environments easier and more enjoyable for children with nystagmus, as well as a helpful list of recommended resources for additional support.

In this friendly guide, a girl called Amber explains all about her 'dancing eyes,' or nystagmus. Amber explains how children with nystagmus might need to read, learn or play differently, and what their families, school and friends can do to help. She invites readers to learn the causes and symptoms, to help others understand the condition and help increase the self-esteem and confidence of those who have it.

This accessible guide for children aged 7+ is an excellent starting point for parents, teachers and other professionals working with children with nystagmus. It includes a practical checklist of easy adaptations to make school or home environments easier and more enjoyable for children with nystagmus, as well as a helpful list of recommended resources for additional support.

Über den Autor
Nadine Neckles is a special needs blogger who has written for leading disability charities including Carers UK, Caring in the Chaos and Firefly. Nadine is a full-time carer to her young daughter who has nystagmus and Chromosome 18q-, a rare genetic condition.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction for parents, carers and professionals; 2. Introduction to Nystagmus; 3. Introduction to Amber - Introducing Amber who has Nystagmus; 4. Diagnosis; 5. Wearing glasses; 6. School and Nystagmus; 7. Making friends and playing - Avoiding bullying; 8. Playing; 9. Sensory; 10. Things that affect my Nystagmus; 11. When I grow up - Adults living successfully with Nystagmus; 12. Treatment for Nystagmus; 13. Associated conditions; Useful checklist for adults; Glossary of terms; Helpful resources, books and websites
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Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Fachbereich: Andere Fachgebiete
Genre: Importe, Medizin
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781785925627
ISBN-10: 1785925628
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Neckles, Nadine
Illustrator: Upadhyay, Vikas
Hersteller: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 228 x 151 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Nadine Neckles
Erscheinungsdatum: 21.02.2019
Gewicht: 0,115 kg
Artikel-ID: 114645756