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Navigating autism : 9 mindsets for helping kids on the spectrum / by Grandin, Temple,author.; Moore, Debra(Psychologist),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Empowering strategies for anyone who works with children and teens on the spectrum. International best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Examples and stories bring the approaches to life, and detailed suggestions and checklists help readers put them to practical use. Temple Grandin shares personal experiences and anecdotes from the thousands of parents and professionals who have sought her advice, while Debra Moore draws on more than three decades of work as a psychologist with kids on the spectrum and those who love and care for them. So many people support the lives of these kids, and this book is for all of them: teachers; special education staff; mental health clinicians; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; parents; and anyone interacting with autistic children or teens. Readers will come away with new, empowering mindsets they can apply to develop the full potential of every child"--
Subjects: Autistic children; Autistic children.; Parents of autistic children.; Social work with children with mental disabilities.;
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All the water in the world : a novel / by Raney, Karen,author.;
"Maddy is sixteen. She has loyal friends, a mother with whom she's unusually close, a father she's never met, devoted grandparents, and a crush on a boy named Jack. Maddy also has cancer. Deeply curious, wry, and vivacious, she's poised at the outset of adulthood, ready to untangle all the mysteries that living holds--if she survives her teens"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Bildungsromans.; Teenage girls; Mothers and daughters; Families; Cancer;
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What makes girls sick and tired [graphic novel] / by Pesloüan, Lucile de,1982-author.; Darling, Geneviève,1985-illustrator.; translation of:Pesloüan, Lucile de,1982-Pourquoi les filles ont mal au ventre.English.;
"What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a feminist manifesto that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. The graphic novel, illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites teenagers to question the sexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex."--
Subjects: Nonfiction comics.; Graphic novels.; Feminism; Sexism; Self-perception in women; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Vanished. [videorecording] : next generation / by Dye, Mason,actor.; Frank, Amber,actor.; McLean, Larry A,film director.; Scott, Tom Everett,1970-actor.; Sprayberry, Dylan,actor.; Echolight Studios (Firm),publisher.;
Amber Frank, Mason Dye, Dylan Sprayberry, Tom Everett Scott, Jackson Hurst, Brigid Brannagh, Keely Wilson, Rachel Hendrix.When a billion people around the world suddenly vanish, headstrong 15-year-old Gabby is thrust into adulthood way too soon. The event forces Gabby, along with her younger sister Claire and the two teen boys vying for Gabby's affection, Josh and Flynn - to try to figure out what has happened and how they fit into this dangerous new world.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA Rating: PG-13; for thematic elements and some violence/peril.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Disappeared persons; Sisters; Teenagers;
For private home use only.
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Art College 1994. by Liu, Jian,film director.; Gan, Bi,actor.; Zhou, Dongyu,actor.; Zhangke, Jia,actor.; Dong, Zijian,actor.; Dekanalog (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bi Gan, Dongyu Zhou, Jia Zhangke, Zijian DongOriginally produced by Dekanalog in 2023.1990s, China. A motley gang of art students fill their days with musings about aesthetics, philosophy and the promised ‘good’ life after graduation. A portrait of youth, the students take their first steps into adulthood, where love and friendships are intertwined with artistic pursuits, ideals and ambitions. Caught between tradition and modernity, they now have to choose who they want to become.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Animated films.; Motion pictures--China.; Coming-of-age films.; Nineteen nineties.; Motion pictures--Asia.;
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Little women [videorecording] / by Baker, Dylan,actor.; Elwy, Annes,actor.; Fitzgerald, Willa,actor.; Hauer-King, Jonah,actor.; Hawke, Maya,actor.; Lansbury, Angela,1925-actor.; Morris, Julian,1983-actor.; Newton, Kathryn,1997-actor.; Caswill, Vanessa,television director.; television adaptation of (work):Alcott, Louisa May,1832-1888.Little women.; Watson, Emily,1967-actor.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.;
Maya Hawke, Kathryn Newton, Dylan Baker, Willa Fitzgerald, Annes Elwy, Emily Watson, Julian Morris, Jonah Hauer-King, Angela Lansbury.Originally broadcast on television as a segment of "Masterpiece theatre" in 2017.Loved by generations of women worldwide, Little Women is a truly universal coming of age story. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood. With the help of their mother, Marmee, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from sibling rivalry and first love, to loss and marriage.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Historical television programs.; Television mini-series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888.; Families; March family (Fictitious characters); Sisters; Young women;
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Don't come back from the moon [videorecording] / by Arthur, Zackary,2007-actor.; Cheung, Bruce Thierry,film director.; Franco, James,1978-actor.; Jones, Rashida,actor.; Wahlberg, Jeffrey,actor.; Passion River Films,film distributor.;
James Franco, Rashida Jones, Jeffrey Wahlberg, Zackary Arthur.All the men in a remote California desert town walk away from their families. They leave their angry, frustrated sons and daughters behind; kids who act out, engage in acts of petty burglary and vandalism, and look for love and family connection in the aftermath of their abandonment, all the while trying to understand why their fathers have 'gone to the moon,' leaving them to traverse the difficult path to adulthood alone.14A.DVD.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Children; Parent and child; Parental rejection;
For private home use only.
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Wuthering Heights [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Scodelario, Kaya; Howson, James; Hilton, Paul; Bronte, Emily;
Director, Andrea Arnold.James Howson, Kaya Scodelario, Paul Hilton.An epic love story that spans childhood into adulthood, the film follows Heathcliff, an outsider taken in and given a home by a benevolent Yorkshire farmer, Earnshaw. Heathcliff develops a passionate relationship with the farmer's teenage daughter, Catherine, inspiring the envy and mistrust of his rough-hewn son, Hindley. Years later, when Earnshaw dies, the young adults must finally confront the intense feelings and destructive rivalries that have developed between them.MWT rating: NR.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Drama.; Drama.;
© 2013., Oscilloscope Laboratories,
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The #actuallyautistic guide to building independence : practical, step-by-step advice for teens, young adults, and those who care about them / by Brunton, Jennifer Elizabeth,1969-; Gensic, Jenna.;
Includes bibliographical references.Transitioning into adulthood is already difficult, but being young and Autistic can make it so much harder. Leaving the protections and supports of childhood behind can feel daunting. In a world that often marginalises Autistic people, how do you begin to figure out and pursue your own goals and dreams, while also managing the new challenges of adulthood? This empowering book is here to help you (and your Neurodiverse family and friends who love you) learn how to navigate these transitions on your own terms and timeline. It recognises that no matter where you are - home, school, college, work, out with friends - you have the right to be heard, to feel safe and comfortable, and to chart your own path to success. And it will give you the tools you need to make sure that happens. So join us to hear #ActuallyAutistic teens and young adults share their experiences, helping you to move towards independence and show your allies how they can support you in this journey.
Subjects: Autistic children; Autistic youth; Parents of autistic children;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Almost Adults. by Rotella, Sarah,film director.; Bauman, Elise,actor.; Gerhard, Justin,actor.; Negovanlis, Natasha,actor.; Clarke, Winny,actor.; Comedy Dynamics (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Elise Bauman, Justin Gerhard, Natasha Negovanlis, Winny ClarkeOriginally produced by Comedy Dynamics in 2016.A platonic love story between two best friends, Cassie and Mackenzie, in their final year of college as they transition into adulthood. Mackenzie, recently out, embraces her sexuality and tries to catch up on everything she has missed during her teenage years, while Cassie ends a long term relationship with her boyfriend and discovers her life isn’t going as planned. Both struggle to keep their friendship together as they begin growing apart.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Comedy films.; Queer cinema.; Coming-of-age films.;
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