Joey Goes to the Dentist Image close
Joey Goes to the Dentist on Hardback by Candace Vittorini
Joey Goes to the Dentist on Hardback by Candace Vittorini
Show Hide Adult Content

Children & Young Adult Books:

Home  
Books  
Children & Young Adult  
Life Skills & Personal Issues  
Personal, health & social education  
Body & health

Joey Goes to the Dentist

Click to share your rating 0 ratings (0.0/5.0 average) Thanks for your vote!

By:

Format:

Hardback
Unavailable
Sorry, this product is not currently available to order

Description

Hi! My name is Joey. I'm 5 years old. In a couple of days, I am going to the dentist.' Many children find the experience of visiting the dentist an uncomfortable one, and Joey is no exception. He has Asperger Syndrome, which makes him particularly sensitive to the sensations that he experiences during a visit to the dentist: the feeling of cold instruments in his sensitive mouth, the piercing sound of the drill and the strong taste of mouthwash. He also dislikes the invasion of personal space which a trip to the dentist always involves. However, Joey has strategies that will help him and other children to cope. Before he visits the dentist, he marks the date of the visit on his calendar, he practises counting his teeth with his dad, and also opening his mouth for other people to take a look inside. Joey explains what to expect during a visit to the dentist - he describes how x-ray machines work and why they are important, why you need to wear a bib, and lists the different kinds of tools that dentists use. This colourful picture book features photographs throughout. It will be a source of information and advice for families of children with autism spectrum disorders or related conditions, and the professionals who work with them, including dental professionals.

Author Biography:

Candace Vittorini is an Autism Specialist in Spring Lake Park and Columbia Heights, Minnesota. She has worked with children with autism spectrum disorders for more than eight years as a consultant in schools, and has also worked at Camp Discovery with children with Asperger Syndrome and high functioning autism. She is the parent of two children, one of whom has Asperger Syndrome. Sara Boyer-Quick has more than 14 years of experience in working with children on the autism spectrum. As a pediatric occupational therapist, she has worked with children and young people up to the age of 22 with a variety of disabilities. She continues to work in schools in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota.
Release date Australia
February 15th, 2007
Audience
  • Children's (6-12)
Interest Age
From 3 to 10 years
Pages
32
Dimensions
225x288x9
ISBN-13
9781843108542
Product ID
1935579

Customer reviews

Nobody has reviewed this product yet. You could be the first!

Write a Review

Marketplace listings

There are no Marketplace listings available for this product currently.
Already own it? Create a free listing and pay just 9% commission when it sells!

Sell Yours Here

Help & options

Filed under...

Books >
Children & Young Adult >
Life Skills & Personal Issues >
Personal, health & social education >
Body & health
Books >
Non-Fiction >
Social Sciences >
Education >
Teaching of specific groups
Books >
Health, Mind & Body >
Coping with Personal Problems >
Coping with disability
Books >
Children & Young Adult >
Fiction
Books >
Children & Young Adult >
Life Skills & Personal Issues >
Personal communication & presentation skills
Books >
Children & Young Adult >
Life Skills & Personal Issues >
Personal issues >
Disability & illness
Books >
Children & Young Adult >
Life Skills & Personal Issues >
Personal & social issues: body & health
Books >
Children & Young Adult >
Life Skills & Personal Issues >
Personal & social issues: disability & special needs