Donna Henderson

Qi Gong comes alive for children ages 2 to 9 through this original song and book with accompanying video. Basic moves are combined with catchy lyrics for easy learning in Let the Rain Fall Down. Children as young as two years old and even adults love this song. A moving meditation, Qi Gong emphasizes deep breathing with coordinated, repetitive motions. The exercises are reflective of nature, like a tree rooted and reaching for the sun, a bird flying high in the sky and a warm, gentle rain. Standing with enough room to spread their arms, children benefit physically, emotionally and mentally with this powerful tool. A state of relaxed focus often takes only a few minutes to achieve. The results are enhanced when practiced outside in Nature. Colorful illustrations in this 32-page picture book demonstrate the simple movements and you can follow along with a 3-minute video at www.books.donnahenderson.net. Perfect for groups or individuals, Let the Rain Fall Down sets the tone for the day, creates an effective break anytime and may help soothe and calm before bedtime. Teachers and group leaders may use this short exercise to help create cooperative engagement among the children. Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese art form, has been used for thousands of years to promote well-being. Qi (pronounced chee) means energy, "gong" refers to practice. So Qi Gong is a practice used to build up life energy. It promotes calm vitality, which can be helpful at any age.

Transform your understanding of autism with this essential two-book bundle featuring the groundbreaking Is This Autism? guide and its companion workbook for clinician diagnosis. This comprehensive package provides both the knowledge and practical tools needed to navigate the complexities of the autism spectrum with confidence. The main text integrates the voices of autistic individuals with the latest research to create a comprehensive resource and accessible insights into autism identification. The workbook transforms this knowledge into actionable strategies through structured exercises, assessment tools, and personalized planning templates. Together, they offer a practical and neurodiversity-affirmative approach to autism assessment, particularly for autistic individuals who have previously been overlooked. Perfect for families beginning their autism journey, professionals seeking practical resources, or anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity, this bundle offers great value by combining essential information with immediate practical application to create a powerful resource for parents, educators, and professionals. This bundle contains Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else -Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White 9781032150222 and Is This Autism? A Companion Guide to Diagnosing - Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, Jamell White 9781032517650

This companion guide to Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else shows clinicians how to assess for the possibility of autism in clients of all ages. Understanding of autism has greatly expanded in recent years, and many clinicians feel ill-equipped or confused about how to incorporate this knowledge into their diagnostic process. As a result, countless unidentified autistic people do not have reasonable access to proper identification or support. This book describes current assessment methods, including interviewing, rating scales, self-report measures, social cognition tests, and behavioral observations. It also provides guidance regarding cultural considerations, common mistakes, and how to communicate with and support clients through the diagnostic process. This very practical clinical guide provides a clear and neurodiversity-affirmative approach to autism assessment, particularly for autistic individuals who have previously been missed. It is relevant to all healthcare professionals who want to learn how to identify autism in their clients.

This companion guide to Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else shows clinicians how to assess for the possibility of autism in clients of all ages. Understanding of autism has greatly expanded in recent years, and many clinicians feel ill-equipped or confused about how to incorporate this knowledge into their diagnostic process. As a result, countless unidentified autistic people do not have reasonable access to proper identification or support. This book describes current assessment methods, including interviewing, rating scales, self-report measures, social cognition tests, and behavioral observations. It also provides guidance regarding cultural considerations, common mistakes, and how to communicate with and support clients through the diagnostic process. This very practical clinical guide provides a clear and neurodiversity-affirmative approach to autism assessment, particularly for autistic individuals who have previously been missed. It is relevant to all healthcare professionals who want to learn how to identify autism in their clients.

Though our understanding of autism has greatly expanded, many autistic individuals are still missed or misdiagnosed. This highly accessible book clarifies many ways that autism can present, particularly in people who camouflage to hide their autistic traits. The authors take the reader step by step through the diagnostic criteria, incorporating the latest research as well as quotes from over 100 autistic contributors that bring that research to life. They also describe many aspects of autism that are not included in the current diagnostic criteria, such as autistic strengths and co-occurring disorders. Readers will learn about highly relevant topics, such as different types of empathy, sensory systems that are not well known, neuro-crash and burn out, and relative versus absolute thinking. This book provides a deep, current, and neurodiversity-affirmative understanding of the less obvious presentations of autism. It is relevant to all healthcare professionals, educators, family members, autistic individuals, and anyone who is curious about autism. A clinical companion guide, Is This Autism? A Companion Guide for Diagnosing, is available for clinicians who make mental health diagnoses.

Though our understanding of autism has greatly expanded, many autistic individuals are still missed or misdiagnosed. This highly accessible book clarifies many ways that autism can present, particularly in people who camouflage to hide their autistic traits. The authors take the reader step by step through the diagnostic criteria, incorporating the latest research as well as quotes from over 100 autistic contributors that bring that research to life. They also describe many aspects of autism that are not included in the current diagnostic criteria, such as autistic strengths and co-occurring disorders. Readers will learn about highly relevant topics, such as different types of empathy, sensory systems that are not well known, neuro-crash and burn out, and relative versus absolute thinking. This book provides a deep, current, and neurodiversity-affirmative understanding of the less obvious presentations of autism. It is relevant to all healthcare professionals, educators, family members, autistic individuals, and anyone who is curious about autism. A clinical companion guide, Is This Autism? A Companion Guide for Diagnosing, is available for clinicians who make mental health diagnoses.

A letter from Love states that happiness is our natural condition and allows us to see the world as it is meant to be. Sadness and anger color our vision and cloud our real nature. When we love, we realize who we really are, which promotes genuine happiness.

Eye of the Beholder is a treasure chest of full-color mandalas each accompanied with short, crystalline nuggets of wisdom. The combination of the two art forms brings forth the potential for the reader to experience a deep calmness as he or she takes in the visual feast of images while contemplating the gentle, heart-felt suggestions and affirmations. Meant to enhance one's meditation practice or to be a catalyst to begin one, Eye of the Beholder is both unique and universal in it's perspective of consciousness. The mandalas, complex, lotus-like circular designs with images radiating from the center, have flowed from the heart of artist Harimandir Khalsa, who calls them the fruit of her meditation. They are reproduced here from the original paintings on canvas, created over a decade. Her work is inspired by ancient practices of creating mandalas and by her belief that doing from a place of being creates a channel for consciousness to come into the world. The idea for this book came from Donna Henderson who saw the book in a dream. Donna has practiced meditation for many years and the words of wisdom in this book were revealed to her during her own times of meditation. The Sanskrit word mandala means 'whole world' and has been used for eons as an asset to meditation. Focusing on both Harimandir's intricate designs and Donna's words of wisdom gives the reader pause from the busy details of everyday life to still one's mind. From that place of centeredness we may see the world from the point of beautiful possibility.

COUNSELING CHILDREN covers the most practical and up-to-date methods for developing effective approaches to counseling children. To help prepare you for your career, the authors translate theory into practice by focusing on the application of ideas and current knowledge. This easy-to-read guide includes useful strategies and case studies to provide you with a realistic look at the counseling field. It also presents a development approach to counseling that considers age and stage differences in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. The ninth edition includes 2014 ACA ethical standards, best practice guidelines, and fresh ideas that facilitate your understanding of the world of the child. Expanded coverage of children who have special concerns and of family interventions provides you with effective ways to deliver interventions across multiple settings.