Fiction & Memoirs
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No Matter What
An Adoptive Family's Story of Hope, Love and Healing
No Matter What is the uplifting true story of an ordinary couple's journey from a diagnosis of infertility to their decision to adopt two children who suffered abuse in their early life. By turns heart-rending, inspiring and hilarious, Sally and Rob's story offers a rare insight into the world of adoptive parents. more »
July 2013, Paperback: £9.99/ $16.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-431-7, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 344pp
Keywords: adoption, children, counselling, families, infertility, memoirs, parenting, social work
An Exceptional Children's Guide to Touch
Teaching Social and Physical Boundaries to Kids
The rules of physical contact can be tricky to grasp. This friendly picture book explains in simple terms how to tell the difference between acceptable and inappropriate touch, helping children with special needs stay safe. Each story covers a different type of touch and will help children understand how boundaries change depending on the context. more »
2012, Hardback: £11.99/ $17.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-871-1, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 72pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, child protection, children, disability, early intervention, life skills, parenting, sex education, sexual abuse, social skills, social work, special education
Defying Disability
The Lives and Legacies of Nine Disabled Leaders
This book tells the stories of nine disabled leaders who, by force of personality and concrete achievement, have made us think differently about disability. They share a common will to change society so that disabled people get a fair deal. It is based on extensive interviews with the subjects and people who know them. more »
2009, Paperback: £18.99/ $36.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-415-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: child protection, disability, memoirs, social policy, social work
Special Stories for Disability Awareness
Stories and Activities for Teachers, Parents and Professionals
This book provides stories that promote disability awareness among children aged 4-11 about universal issues such as fear, loss, feeling 'different', bullying, friendship and emotional growth. They provide a safe environment for young children to discuss painful emotions and a tool for understanding the experiences of disabled children. more »
2006, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-390-5, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 160pp
Keywords: disability, education, fiction, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, self esteem, social care, social work, special education
Touch and Go Joe
An Adolescent's Experience of OCD
As many as 2 in every 100 people suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and 16-year-old Joe Wells is one of them. Here, he tells the story of his battle with OCD from its insidious beginnings at age 9 and increasingly intrusive symptoms, to diagnosis at age 12. This book is packed with advice and coping strategies. more »
2006, Paperback: £9.99/ $15.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-391-2, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 128pp
Keywords: adolescence, child psychiatry, child psychology, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, memoirs, mental health, obsessive compulsive disorder, occupational therapy, parenting, pastoral care, psychiatry, psychology, social work, special education
Finding a Different Kind of Normal
Misadventures with Asperger Syndrome
Jeanette Purkis spent her early life reacting violently against feelings of embarrassment, anger and confusion about her 'difference' from other people. She was unaware until adulthood that this could be a result of having Asperger Syndrome. Jeanette's remarkable life and her journey towards finding a different kind of normal is inspiring reading. more »
2006, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-416-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: adults, anger management, Asperger syndrome, challenging behaviour, forensic psychiatry, memoirs, mental health, mental illness, occupational therapy, offenders, probation, self harm, social work, substance abuse
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