Jessica: 2764 books
Can I tell you about Parkinson's Disease?
A guide for family, friends and carers
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2013
Meet Nikolai - a man with Parkinson's disease. Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life and why some tasks can be especially challenging for him. He also gives advice on how to help someone with Parkinson's...
Can I tell you about Peanut Allergy?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2015
Meet Danny - a boy with a peanut allergy. He explains that peanut allergies can be very serious, but once you know how to manage them, they don't have to get in the way of living a fun and full life. Danny talks about what a peanut allergy is, what do to in an emergency, and how his friends and family...
Siblings
The Autism Spectrum Through Our Eyes
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2010
Growing up with a sibling on the autistic spectrum can be difficult, and the needs of a child with autism often overwhelm a family, leaving neurotypical children feeling overshadowed. For the first time, the 'neurotypical' siblings get to have their say. They recount the good, the bad, and the downright...
Writers on the Spectrum
How Autism and Asperger Syndrome have Influenced Literary Writing
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
From Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale characters to Lewis Carroll's Wonderland and Emily Dickinson's poetic imagery, the writings and lives of some of the world's most celebrated authors indicate signs of autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Through analysis of biographies, autobiographies, letters...
A Guide to Special Education Advocacy
What Parents, Clinicians and Advocates Need to Know
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2009
Disability law can be complex and intimidating, so how can concerned parents use it to ensure their child with a disability receives the appropriate education they are legally entitled to? A Guide to Special Education Advocacy gives strategies for advocating for better provision of special education...
Can I tell you about Epilepsy?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2012
Meet Ellie – a young girl with epilepsy. Ellie invites readers to learn about epilepsy from her perspective. She introduces us to some friends who help present the varying forms of epilepsy. Ellie and her friends help children to understand the obstacles that they face by telling them what it feels...
Can I tell you about Down Syndrome?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2015
Meet David - a boy with Down syndrome. David invites readers to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He explains that he sometimes needs extra help at home and school and suggests ways that those around...
by Uttom Chowdhury
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
"It was lovely seeing you and your family, Jenny. Let's catch up again soon. And remember, 'All work and no play makes Jack ... an International Human Rights Lawyer!" Jenny is a busy mum, who gets a visit from her friend, the Tiger Mum, which makes Jenny feel she's not doing enough for her...
by Robyn Steward
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2013
Certain characteristics of autism, such as difficulty understanding social cues, may make women vulnerable to potentially dangerous situations. Robyn Steward has written this supportive guide to help all women on the autistic spectrum live independently, make their own choices in life, and be safe whilst...
by Alexei Maxim Russell
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2011
Trueman Bradley is a genius detective with a difference, he has Asperger's Syndrome (ASD). Trueman leaves his hometown of Heartville, Illinois, and arrives in New York City, hoping to fulfil his dream of becoming a private detective, like his comic book heroes. He is soon told that a guy with AS could...
by Margaret Rooke
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2017
In more than 100 interviews, children and young adults reveal their personal tips and tactics for honing the creative benefits of dyslexia, enabling them to thrive in school and beyond. Strategies include ways to develop confidence and self-belief. The contributors have outlined specific approaches...
God-Curious
Exploring Eternal Questions
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2017
In a world where religion refuses to expire, two responses predominate. The first, to retrench within the certainties of one's native or adopted faith, questioning nothing; the second, to sneer and snarl from the secular side-lines. Here, Stephen Cherry offers a third alternative for religious believer,...
Residential Child Care
Prospects and Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2007
Residential Child Care draws on the latest research to offer guidance for developing best practice, policy and improved outcomes for children and young people. Contributors examine important aspects of residential care work, and address the concerns about the poor outcomes for young people leaving care...
Culture and Child Protection
Reflexive Responses
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2005
Providing services that are culturally relevant is an ongoing challenge for practitioners, managers, and policy-makers within the social services. Culture and Child Protection is a concise exploration of the close links between social service practices and cultural values which offers a culturally sensitive...