Illnesses

VIDEOTAPES

bulletDon't be blind to Diabetes - Millions are diabetic or becoming diabetic and don't know it.  Left unchecked, diabetes can be devastating.  If detected early, by a simple blood test, it is quite manageable.   This video explains and stresses the importance of early detection of this insidious disease.
bulletCommon Childhood Illnesses - Addresses common childhood illnesses, their symptoms, possible at-home and professional medical treatments and how to decide if a doctor should be consulted.
bulletADHD: What Can We Do? - Focuses on the most effective ways for managing ADHD.
bulletWhy Charlie Brown, Why? - This video is used to teach children about cancer and how to deal with children who have cancer.

BOOKS

bulletI Don't Feel Good: A Guide to Childhood Complaints and Diseases by Jane W Lammers, EdD, CHES - Suggestions for teachers, parents and other care providers of children ages 4 to 10.
bulletStop Disease in Your Family Day Care by the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Human Services - Information on understanding the spread of disease, controlling the spread of disease, caring for the sick child and understanding childhood diseases.
bulletAttention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by Russell A Barkley - A handbook for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.

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