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Talk It Out, Work It Out! A Safety and Self-Advocacy Handbook for Ages 8+: Scenarios for School, Home, and the World - Couverture souple

Tillock MS CCC-SLP, Jennifer

 
9798990615328: Talk It Out, Work It Out! A Safety and Self-Advocacy Handbook for Ages 8+: Scenarios for School, Home, and the World

Synopsis

Is your child ready to confidently navigate life's tricky situations?

Empower them with Talk It Out, Work It Out!, the essential safety and self-advocacy workbook designed for ages 8+. Developed by experienced Speech-Language Pathologist Jennifer Tillock, M.S. CCC-SLP, this engaging handbook prepares children to handle real-world challenges before they happen, building vital social-emotional skills, critical thinking, and independence.

Why "Talk It Out, Work It Out!" is a Game-Changer:

  • Practice Makes Prepared: Unlike traditional guides, this workbook features a rich array of paragraph-length scenarios for discussion and role-playing, giving kids the confidence to react effectively in diverse situations.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Tackle crucial topics across all areas of life, including:
    • School Safety & Peer Pressure: Conflict resolution, bullying, navigating friendships.
    • Home & Community Safety: Food safety, animal safety, handling emergencies, getting lost, internet/social media pitfalls, stranger awareness.
    • Medical & Personal Advocacy: Discussing allergies, communicating needs to adults.
    • Teen & Pre-Teen Scenarios (Older Group): Driving safety, managing social events with drugs/alcohol, navigating traffic stops, workplace issues, phishing.
  • Tailored for Growth: Features age-specific scenarios (8-12 & 12-18) that evolve with your child's increasing independence and responsibilities.
  • Neurodivergent Friendly: While beneficial for all children, this social skills guide is especially effective for fostering discussions and building confidence in children with neurodivergence, including learning differences, autism, anxiety, or ADHD.
  • Robust Learning Tools:
    • Teaching Guides: Detailed pre-teaching tips for parents, educators, and therapists to facilitate meaningful discussions.
    • Interactive Activities: Engage kids with discussions and role-playing activities that make learning memorable.
    • Visual Organizers: Utilize tools like fishbone diagrams, brainstorms, pros & cons lists, comic strips, Venn diagrams, and problem-solution trees to map out responses and identify areas of need.
    • Empowering Rubrics: Track progress with basic, in-depth problem-solving, and self-advocacy rubrics.

"Talk It Out, Work It Out!" helps adults identify knowledge gaps and empowers children to speak up, problem-solve, and make safe choices. Give your child the gift of confidence, independence, and personal safety – order your copy today!

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À propos de l'auteur

Jennifer Tillock is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) with over 24 years of experience working with children in schools, and now works via teletherapy. Her passion lies in helping young people overcome communication challenges and reach their full potential.Jennifer's dedication extends beyond the clinical setting. She is also the author of engaging children's communication books, designed to make therapy sessions fun and interactive.When she's not empowering young minds, Jennifer enjoys her time as a writer under the pen name Christine Tellach, crafting captivating stories that blend genres like paranormal westerns and urban fantasy.Jennifer embraces a life that balances tranquility and creativity. She resides in a rural setting, surrounded by nature, and finds inspiration from her spirited daughters, her devoted husband, and their zen farm dog.As a lifelong learner and avid reader, Jennifer is constantly seeking new ways to improve her practice and inspire her readers.

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