Donna Davidson

Traditional approaches to social skill development may often be ineffective for those in most need of them – those who are neuro-diverse (for example, on the Autism Spectrum, with dyspraxia, or with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), those who have experienced trauma, those with an intellectual disability, and those who present with Complex Communication Needs. This may be due to difficulties with language, attention, and memory. Storying Beyond Social Difficulties with Neuro-Diverse Adolescents is a manual that outlines an eight-session programme, called "Imagine, Create, Belong", that involves a range of activities designed to develop theory of mind, flexible thinking, empathy, and narrative ability. The sessions can be run across 8 or 16 weeks and contain sections suitable for those in mainstream schools, with adaptations to support adolescents with additional needs (including moderate intellectual disability and Complex Communication Needs). The manual does this via a range of age-appropriate play-based activities within a group setting focused on making a movie. It includes non-verbal and verbal approaches to social development and is an implicit approach to social skills. The programme is suitable for young people aged 11 years to 15 years with social difficulties. It includes content that may suit adolescents from both individualist and collectivist cultures. The manual provides step-by-step guidance for practitioners to run the "Imagine, Create, Belong" social skills programme with participants with a range of intellectual abilities who have been identified by parents, teachers, or other professionals as having social difficulties.

Traditional approaches to social skill development may often be ineffective for those in most need of them – those who are neuro-diverse (for example, on the Autism Spectrum, with dyspraxia, or with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), those who have experienced trauma, those with an intellectual disability, and those who present with Complex Communication Needs. This may be due to difficulties with language, attention, and memory. Storying Beyond Social Difficulties with Neuro-Diverse Adolescents is a manual that outlines an eight-session programme, called "Imagine, Create, Belong", that involves a range of activities designed to develop theory of mind, flexible thinking, empathy, and narrative ability. The sessions can be run across 8 or 16 weeks and contain sections suitable for those in mainstream schools, with adaptations to support adolescents with additional needs (including moderate intellectual disability and Complex Communication Needs). The manual does this via a range of age-appropriate play-based activities within a group setting focused on making a movie. It includes non-verbal and verbal approaches to social development and is an implicit approach to social skills. The programme is suitable for young people aged 11 years to 15 years with social difficulties. It includes content that may suit adolescents from both individualist and collectivist cultures. The manual provides step-by-step guidance for practitioners to run the "Imagine, Create, Belong" social skills programme with participants with a range of intellectual abilities who have been identified by parents, teachers, or other professionals as having social difficulties.

Help your brain cells ward off dementia and Alzheimer's disease; give your body and brain the nutritional support they need to wage a successful battle. Developing Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia is a very real concern for older adults. The potential loss of dignity, identity, and independence is a frightening thought for most of us as we advance in age. Eating right and boosting your immune system can really make a difference as to:1. How your brain functions2. How you digest and absorb vital nutrients3. How your cells replenish themselves4. Whether you are able to resist debilitating diseases and chronic conditions as you ageNot to mention all the other wonderful general health benefits that berries provide. See Health Benefits of Berries on pg.48That's why I created the 21 powerful berry brain-food recipes in this book. These delicious superfood berry recipes are high in antioxidants and have the proper balance of super nutrition that our aging bodies need to ward off the premature loss of brain function and degeneration of the bodily organ functions that are vital to maintaining our general health and mental acuity. While nothing can stop you from one day having to bow to the rigours of aging, why not help your body hold on to your mental powers and cognitive abilities, and enjoy robust health for as long as possible? That's my plan anyway. Your Berry Good Health, Donna Davidson, January 2017.

What did you have for breakfast? Could a morning smoothie actually help you feel better and be healthier? Good question. Gone are the days of the 'nutritionally void' cup of tea and piece of toast for breakfast Instead, say 'hello' to 21 nutrient-rich smoothies that are delicious and will satiate even the best appetites. These superfood smoothies are especially designed to nourish our organs, cells and immune system to help keep us safe from health irritations and diseases. They will charge your energy and help slow your body's degeneration from the ageing process. For 'superfood newbies', I usually recommend starting with a daily green smoothie (or at least 5 days a week) to ensure you adequately alkalise your digestive system, in order to receive the best nutrition to charge your body for a healthy, happy and energy-enhanced day. Whether you found this book via my first book, '21 Best Cacao Recipes', or you're a member of my online community at Facebook.com/Superfoodies.co.nz, or you're hooking up with me here for the first time; I'd like to welcome you to this introduction to the wonderful world of 'superfood smoothies'. It's a world that's very special to me because it's the place where my own true health journey began. In this book ... You'll experience the pleasures of delicious superfood smoothies; as well as quick-and-easy recipes that I've simplified over the years so they're fast and easy to make while retaining maximum potency to deliver all the health-promoting nutrition you're expecting. I invite you to share my daily journey to better health ... Simply by adding these 21 delicious superfood smoothies to your diet; they're powerful and, if you're looking to give your brain, body and immune system extra support, like me, they might even change your life - Donna DavidsonAuthorSuperFoodies.co.nz

Can, so-called, 'superfoods' really help you be healthier and feel better? Good question. Author, Donna Davidson, says, 'I'm often asked things like, "Can learning how to make chocolate recipes and homemade chocolates from a costlier raw, organic version of chocolate really be so much better for you?" Or, "Can Cacao and other so-called 'superfoods' seriously contribute to a low cholesterol diet or help someone trying to achieve weight loss, or battle debilitating health problems?" Actually, that's exactly what happened for me. Today, 5 years on from my first tentative superfoods 'experiments', I'm healthier and feeling better than I had felt for years, in my 'pre-superfoods' days. And I'm not alone.'Here are just 3 stories from ordinary people trying out superfoods for themselves: Annemarie: Nick, my husband, has been using the green smoothie powder and is really noticing the benefits - he is a landscaper so needs the energy - plus he has sinus problems and this has really helped with that as well. Brilliant. Sigrid: Still going strong with the smoothies and have one most days. Really like them and I think they are helping me cope with the stresses of my current life - very sick husband, work, coping with ten staff, visitors and the rest of the daily grind. Michele M: I am having a smoothie every morning and my Green Smoothie Shot and the great thing is, I have been able to stop taking the Laxsol tablets that I have had to take for years. I decided to stop taking them straight away because they aren't life threatening (just uncomfortable if this didn't work) to see if the Chia seeds and Green Smoothie Shot made any difference immediately. I'm pleased to say it has and I'm (as) 'regular as clock-work' without medication... wahoo (But) Now for the extra good news, I have lost 2kgs in just under 2 weeks of using the Chia Seeds, Cacao Powder and Green Smoothie Shot - so the products are obviously cleansing my body well. I'm using all natural 100% pure coconut water in my smoothies and a frozen banana which is awesome. Thank you so much for your recommendations and supplying such great products.'These stories are typical of the feedback we get from people open enough to give superfoods a try. Over the past 5 years, I discovered a talent for persuading superfood sceptics to give them a try, by simply relating my own story. Almost all report experiencing the same increased sense of well-being and improved mental acuity that I'd found; while others also gained relief from persistent and debilitating health issues - which I similarly achieved after adding superfoods into my regular diet (not changing anything else in my diet at the time) by the simple means of drinking a delicious green smoothie every morning.'Donna and Kay both agreed that Cacao would be the perfect superfood for book #1 - because everyone loves chocolate right? Cacao is Nature's healthy and delicious superfood chocolate you can enjoy even on a weight loss or low cholesterol diet And healthy, or certainly healthier, ways to enjoy chocolate have got to be a great addition to any chocolate lover's recipe book collection. So, with Kay cracking the whip and Donna creating, making, baking, eating and perfecting the recipes, this 'Discover Superfood Series #1: 21 Best Cacao Recipes' was born. Kay says, 'Just try some of these wonderful Cacao (natural organic chocolate) recipes for yourself and I think you'll love them as much as we do Enjoyed in moderation, (for sadly, you can even eat too much raw organic chocolate) these 21 best cacao recipes will be a lot healthier and better for you than the sugar and chemical-filled, commercial chocolate products at your local supermarket.'This book (and the rest of the Discover Superfoods series) is designed to be an easy introduction to superfoods; simple recipes, easy to make, absolutely delicious. This book is perfect for both 'superfood newbies', or existing fans looking for some new recipe ideas.