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Starks, David; And Others – Exceptional Parent, 1985
Guidelines are offered parents in helping their disabled children assume increasing responsibility for dental care. Guidelines touch on toothbrushing, dentist visits, nutrition, and medication. (CL)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Dental Health, Disabilities, Hygiene
Tingey, Carol – Exceptional Parent, 1987
Suggestions are presented from parents on how to help children with disabilities (with particular focus on Downs Syndrome) learn good grooming habits in such areas as good health, exercise, cleanliness, teeth and hair care, skin care, glasses and other devices, and social behavior. (CB)
Descriptors: Cleaning, Dental Health, Disabilities, Downs Syndrome
Download full textKatzman, Carol S.; And Others – 1993
This amply illustrated booklet for parents presents activities that help children understand their emotions and build self-esteem, eat the right foods, prevent disease, and build strong bodies. Each of the 18 activities presented includes a list of what supplies are needed, a description of the activity, and the goals of the specific activity. The…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Child Development, Child Health, Dental Health
Peer reviewedKenny, David J.; Judd, Peter L. – Infants and Young Children, 1988
Developmental disabilities and chronic illness can impact the oral health of children in the preeruptive and primary dentition stages. The article covers prevention and management of dental caries; gingival changes; trauma to the primary dentition; sucking, swallowing, and mastication; extraorally fed patients; and factitial injuries. Home-care…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Dental Evaluation, Dental Health, Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewedNewman, Rita – Childhood Education, 1997
Provides several suggestions to parents willing to help their children understand the importance of developing and practicing healthful habits. Discusses advantages of washing hands regularly and thoroughly and developing good oral hygiene. Urges parents to practice and teach healthful habits and become models for their children. (AA)
Descriptors: Child Health, Dental Health, Habit Formation, Health Activities
Bell, Claire – 1995
Research indicates children in group care have increased risk of infectious illnesses compared to those cared for at home. The health practices of child care center staff, children, and parents will influence the incidence of illness. The issues discussed in the book relate to some of the indicators of selected health accreditation principles in…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Child Health, Communicable Diseases
Arkansas State Dept. of Health, Little Rock. – 1997
This handbook gives Arkansas child care providers current information on child and caregiver health, child illness, and development. The 16 chapters are: (1) "Child Growth and Development," on typical development from birth through 6 years; (2) "Children's Health Histories, Physical Exams and Immunizations," including…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers
