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Disaster Risk Management Terminology

Authors(s): Hamid Reza Khankeh, Yousof Akbari Shahrestanaki

Year: 2017

This book provides a comprehensive glossary of essential terminology used in disaster risk management. Developed through collaboration among experts in disaster health, emergency response, and crisis management, the book aims to establish a unified technical language for all organizations involved in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Aligned with international frameworks such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), the glossary includes 268 key terms covering concepts related to hazards, vulnerability, capacity, preparedness, emergency operations, risk reduction, and crisis coordination. The book serves as a foundational reference for professionals, researchers, and students working in disaster risk management and supports the development of shared understanding across agencies and sectors.

Terminology for Orthotics and Prosthetics Students

Authors(s): Monireh Ahmadi Bani, Maryam Maleki, Mokhtar Arazpour, Seyed Mohammad Ebrahim Mousavi

Year: 2017

This book provides essential English terminology for students in the fields of orthotics and prosthetics. It introduces key concepts related to anatomy, biomechanics, prosthetic and orthotic prescription, design, and fabrication. The text is designed to help students understand specialized vocabulary used in clinical practice, research, and international reference books in the field. By covering terminology related to orthoses, prostheses, assistive devices, amputation, and rehabilitation, the book equips learners with the language skills needed for academic study and professional communication.

Terminology for Orthotics and Prosthetics Students

The Nutrition in Rehabilitation

Authors(s): Hojjat Allah Haghgoo

Year: 2017

The relationship between metabolic problems and inadequate nutrition with many physical and psychological disorders is well established. This book aims to explain certain behavioral issues related to metabolic dysfunction and to improve the nutritional behaviors of patients who seek rehabilitation services due to psychological, behavioral, or learning difficulties. In many cases, providing rehabilitation services without considering the individual’s diet makes achieving desirable outcomes extremely slow or even impossible. The book examines the foundations of disorders such as autism and ADHD from a nutritional and dietary perspective, and alongside rehabilitation interventions, it recommends appropriate dietary regimens. The material presented is intended for families as well as professionals involved in rehabilitation programs for individuals with psychological, behavioral, and learning disorders.

My Son Is a Slow Learner

Authors(s): Mahvash Kianersi

Year: 2017

I am the mother of a young adult who is a slow learner, and in this book I share the experiences of living with my son Pouya throughout his childhood and adolescence. Slow-learning children are honest, affectionate, and trusting, and these qualities make them unique in how they perceive and interact with the world. The efforts my husband and I have made—shaped by both our son’s strengths and his challenges—have always been directed toward helping him grow, progress, and eventually achieve a life with as much independence as possible. By sharing our journey, we hope that other families who have a slow-learning child will also share their own experiences and support one another.

Developmental Coordination Disorder: Assessment and Activities of Daily Living

Authors(s): Mina Ahmadi Kahjoogh, Seyed Ali Hosseini, Mahsa Sattari

Year: 2017

In this book, the first and second sections address the history of terminology used for Developmental Coordination Disorder, along with assessment methods and common occupational therapy interventions. The third section focuses on the daily living challenges experienced by children with this condition.

Developmental Coordination Disorder: Assessment and Activities of Daily Living

Structured Clinical Interview for DSM 5 Disorders, Research Version (SCID 5 RV) (Persian Translation)

Authors(s): Michael B. First, Janet B. W. Williams, Rhonda S. Karg, Robert L. Spitzer

Year: 2017

This book is the Persian translation and adaptation of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM 5 Disorders, Research Version (SCID 5 RV), the official diagnostic interview developed by the American Psychiatric Association for evaluating DSM 5 mental disorders. The volume includes the complete User’s Guide, scoring sheets, screening modules, and diagnostic modules, organized for practical use by clinicians and researchers. The translation has been carefully edited to ensure accuracy and usability for Persian speaking mental health professionals. The book is intended for psychiatrists, psychologists, and researchers who require a standardized, reliable, and valid tool for diagnosing mental disorders in clinical and research settings.

Structured Clinical Interview for DSM 5 Disorders, Research Version (SCID 5 RV) (Persian Translation)

Applied Management of Kindergarten and Preschools

Authors(s): Dr. Hossein Fekrazad , Mina Najafi

Year: 2016

This book aims to present the essential material needed by kindergarten and preschool managers and teachers, organized according to children’s age groups and aligned with their developmental characteristics. In designing the content, the authors have considered the full range of processes involved in childcare—supervision, care, nurturing, and education. The book also structures its overall approach and main themes based on the theoretical and practical needs of administrators in kindergartens and preschool centers. It places particular emphasis on managing preschool operations and guiding staff according to managerial principles, foundations, and skills. Each chapter is presented concisely and follows a deductive structure (from general to specific) to make planning and implementing activities easier and more practical.

Applied Management of Kindergarten and Preschools

Early Intervention in Hearing Impairment

Authors(s): Dr. Roshanak Vameghi, Dr. Akbar Darouie Mamak Joulaie, Dr. Saeed Malayeri, Dr. Guita Movalleli

Year: 2016

This book provides a concise introduction to key theoretical concepts in childhood hearing impairment, followed by a detailed and practical description of early intervention procedures. It presents three major rehabilitative approaches—auditory verbal, auditory oral, and sign supported communication—and explains how each can be applied in clinical practice. The book also includes an intervention algorithm that guides clinicians in selecting the most appropriate communication approach for each child. Helpful appendices further enrich the content with practical tools and resources.

Early Intervention in Hearing Impairment

Early Intervention in Dysarthria

Authors(s): Dr. Soheila Shahshahani, Dr. Talieh Zarifian, Dr. Morteza Farazi, Farahnaz Ebrahimi

Year: 2016

Dysarthria is a broad term describing neuromuscular speech disorders characterized by weakness, spasticity, incoordination, involuntary movements, or abnormal muscle tone in the speech mechanism. These impairments affect strength, speed, range, stability, and tone of movement, influencing all speech subsystems—respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation, and prosody—and reducing intelligibility. This book focuses specifically on developmental dysarthria, presenting definitions, assessment procedures, and therapeutic methods. It outlines practical strategies for improving communication effectiveness and supporting speech development in children with neuromotor impairments.

Prelinguistic Early Intervention for Children with Communication Disorders

Authors(s): Dr. Fariba Yadegari, Dr. Farin Soleimani, Atie Ashtari, Arezoo Aghajani, Mina Fotuhi

Year: 2016

This book aims to introduce early intervention strategies for children who experience communication difficulties. It provides essential educational content for speech language pathologists and includes definitions and classifications related to prelinguistic development. The book also offers practical counseling guidelines for parents and caregivers of children at risk for language disorders. With numerous home based and clinical activities, it serves as a practical and valuable resource for both therapists and families working to support early communication development.

Prelinguistic Early Intervention for Children with Communication Disorders

Speech & Language Intervention in Children with Dysfluency

Authors(s): Dr. Morteza Farazi, Dr. Firoozeh Sajedi

Year: 2016

The most common and important way a child communicates with the world is through speech and language—yet these abilities may become disrupted during development, affecting the fluency and clarity of speech. Dysfluency can appear as normal developmental disfluency or as pathological forms such as stuttering, dysarthric fluency issues, or cluttering. This book presents clear explanations of definitions, levels of dysfluency, causes, clinical signs, and diagnostic procedures. It outlines both direct and indirect therapeutic approaches for treating fluency disorders in children. The text also provides a concise algorithm that guides clinicians through the evaluation and intervention process for children with dysfluency. It is recommended for all specialists involved in the assessment and treatment of pediatric fluency disorders.

Speech & Language Intervention in Children with Dysfluency

Early Intervention for Phonetic and Phonological Disorders in Children (For Children Aged Above 36 Months)

Authors(s): Dr. Talieh Zarifian, Dr. Soheila Shahshahani, Marjan Shahryari, Ali Ghorbani

Year: 2016

Phonetic and phonological disorders are among the most common speech difficulties in children. Their causes are often unknown, although they may occur alongside conditions such as cleft lip and palate, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or hearing impairment. If left untreated, these disorders can lead to later language and literacy problems. This book—part of the Early Intervention Guidelines for Speech, Language, and Swallowing Disorders in Children—first defines key concepts and introduces assessment procedures. It then presents therapeutic approaches for treating phonetic production disorders as well as phonological pattern disorders, offering structured, evidence based methods for clinicians working with children over 36 months of age.

Early Intervention for Phonetic and Phonological Disorders in Children (For Children Aged Above 36 Months)

Speech and Language Pathologist Interventions for Children with Swallowing Disorders

Authors(s): Dr. Nikta Hatamizadeh, Shourideh Seresht, Dr. Morteza Farazi

Year: 2016

This book reviews the types, causes, and symptoms of swallowing disorders in children and outlines diagnostic procedures and rehabilitation interventions. It describes strategies for reducing risks such as choking, dehydration, respiratory infections, and malnutrition. The book also introduces assessment tools used to measure improvements in physiology, function, participation, and quality of life in children and their caregivers.

Speech and Language Pathologist Interventions for Children with Swallowing Disorders

Deaf blindness and Cochlear Implantation

Authors(s): Dr. Guita Movallali, AmirHossein Hosseinipoor, Kobra Gharakhani

Year: 2016

This book is a localized Persian adaptation of “Cochlear Implants for Deaf Babies and Toddlers: A Sound Start” developed by the Ear Foundation. It provides a practical, accessible guide for families and professionals working with children who are both deaf and blind and who receive cochlear implants. The book explains the fundamentals of cochlear implantation, the unique challenges associated with deafblindness, and the specific considerations required when evaluating candidacy and supporting auditory development in children with combined sensory loss. It offers structured, step by step strategies for using cochlear implant devices at home and in school settings, monitoring progress, and conducting functional assessments. Through illustrations, examples, and clear explanations, the book helps caregivers and professionals create enriched auditory environments and support communication development, sensory access, and long term learning outcomes for deafblind children.

Deaf blindness and Cochlear Implantation

Knowledge-Based Laws and Concepts

Authors(s): Dr. Seyed Ali Nojoumi, Dr. Hamid Reza Khorram Khorshid, Dr. Hossein Vatanpoor

Year: 2016

This book provides an overview of the concepts, laws, policies, and operational frameworks governing knowledge based activities in Iran. It explains definitions, legal structures, support mechanisms, evaluation processes, and commercialization pathways for knowledge based companies. The book also includes national regulations, guidelines, and strategic recommendations for universities and innovators.

Iranian National Basic Scenarios of Health in Emergencies and Disasters

Authors(s): Dr. Hamidreza Khankeh, Dr. Ali Nasiri, Dr. Vahid Ghanbari, Pirhossein Kolivand, Amin Saberinia, Mohammad Taghi Talebian, Davood Khorasani Zavareh, Mohammad Sarvar, Jafar Miadfar, Atiyeh Mobini, Sara Mehranamin, Marjan Mostashar Nezami, Mohammad Javad Moradian, Mojtaba Khaledi, Arman Barzekar, Ali Sousanabadi Farahani, Mohammad Ali Moslehi, Mahin Alipour, Arezo Dehghani

Year: 2016

This book presents a structured collection of national basic scenarios designed to strengthen the preparedness and response capacity of Iran’s health system in emergencies and disasters. Developed through a rigorous scientific process, the scenarios are based on real experiences, expert interviews, national hazard data, and international models.

Iranian National Basic Scenarios of Health in Emergencies and Disasters

Basic Mathematics and Statistics

Authors(s): Dr. Enayatollah Bakhshi, Dr. Akbar Biglarian

Year: 2016

This book presents essential mathematical concepts followed by introductory statistical principles. The first section reviews fundamental topics such as functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, and vectors. The second section introduces descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, and estimation. Designed according to national academic guidelines, the book provides numerous examples and exercises to support learning.

Health Psychology

Authors(s): Dr. Parvaneh Mohammadkhani

Year: 2016

This book discusses the relationship between psychological factors and physical health, highlighting how behavioral, cognitive, and emotional processes influence disease prevention, treatment, and well being. It reviews major theories in health psychology, methods of health promotion, and psychological interventions for managing stress, illness, and chronic conditions. Drawing on international sources as well as research conducted in Iran, the book serves as a comprehensive reference for graduate students and professionals in health psychology.

Occupational Therapy Clinical Guidelines (For Parents of Children)

Authors(s): Dr. Nazila Akbarfahimi, Dr. Seyed Ali Hosseini, Mehrnaz Sadat Mirbabaee

Year: 2016

This book presents a selection of 381 exercises designed for children with developmental disorders. The exercises cover joint range of motion, upper limb function, sensory motor development, daily living activities, and motor developmental stages. The content provides practical guidance for parents and supports therapists in planning home based interventions that enhance children’s functional abilities and developmental progress.

Occupational Therapy Clinical Guidelines (For Parents of Children)

Rapid Assessment and Response Guide on High-Risk Behaviors of Street Children in Iran: An Experience

Authors(s): Masoumeh Dejman, Meroe Vameghi, Payam Roshanfekr, Hassan Rafiey, Ameneh Setareh Forouzan, Majid Rezazadeh, Parisa Fazeli

Year: 2016

This guide presents the process of rapid assessment of high risk behaviors and the development of appropriate interventions for street children in Tehran. It explains how rapid assessment and response (RAR) can be adapted to local contexts and used as a practical framework for prevention and control of HIV among vulnerable children. The guide aims to: • build awareness and understanding of the RAR approach, • provide a set of procedures for planning, consultation, and assessment, • introduce practical field tools and methods, and • present a real world example of implementing RAR among street children in Tehran.

Rapid Assessment and Response Guide on High-Risk Behaviors of Street Children in Iran: An Experience