100 Learning Games for Special Needs with Music, Movement, Sounds and...Silence

Johanne Hanko

This book provides inspiration and guidance for special education teachers, assistants, parents and carers on how to use lively play ideas to foster learning. Targeting key skills such as listening, self-awareness, movement, creative thinking and relaxation, each game has been developed with the capabilities of children with special needs in mind. more »

Keywords: autism, child development, child psychology, children, communication, creativity, dance and movement therapy, disability, dramatherapy, education, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, music therapy, play, social skills, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

101 Things to Do on the Street

Games and Resources for Detached, Outreach and Street-Based Youth Work
2nd edition

Vanessa Rogers

101 Things to Do on the Street is packed with creative and innovative ideas for street games and activities to help young people aged 11-19 explore personal, social and emotional issues. Specifically designed so that few resources or props are needed, the activities included are all practical, easy to follow, and above all, fun. more »

Keywords: adolescence, bullying, challenging behaviour, children, counselling, dance and movement therapy, early intervention, education, offenders, probation, PSHE, self esteem, social care, social work, teenagers, youthwork

The 12 Chinese Animals

Create Harmony in your Daily Life through Ancient Chinese Wisdom

Master Zhongxian Wu

The Chinese horoscope holds the key to a better understanding of self and others, and to living a life of harmony. Master Zhongxian Wu explains how to find your power animal symbols, and how to learn from their wisdom. By fully understanding what each animal signifies, he shows that they can help you to find inner peace and live in harmony. more »

Keywords: Chinese animals, Chinese astrology, Daoism, divination, prediction, Yijing

22 Things a Woman Must Know If She Loves a Man with Asperger's Syndrome

Rudy Simone

This book looks at 22 common traits that women may discover when they are dating, living with or married to a man with Asperger's Syndrome. Simone explores Asperger's relationships with honesty and understanding, drawing on research and personal experience to inform and advise women with AS partners. more »

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, high functioning autism, relationships

22 Things a Woman with Asperger's Syndrome Wants Her Partner to Know

Rudy Simone

Rudy Simone covers 22 common areas of confusion for someone dating a female with AS, including advice from her own experience and that of other couples. She talks with humour and honesty about the little things that might be different from a relationship with a neurotypical woman and discusses first dates, sex, and even having children. more »

Keywords: adults, alexithymia, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, bullying, cognitive behavioural therapy, communication, counselling, creativity, depression, diet, emotions, employment, families, gifted and talented, giftedness, health care, high functioning autism, mental health, mental illness, obsessive compulsive disorder, parenting, personal hygiene, relationships, resilience, self esteem, self harm, sensory issues, sex education, sexual abuse, sexuality, sleep, social skills, teenagers, tics

500 Tips for Communicating with the Public

Maggie Kindred and Michael Kindred

For those in the helping professions, communicating with the public can sometimes be a challenge, and different skills are needed to those used when communicating with friends and family. This book addresses these issues by providing hundreds of tips on how to communicate with the public. more »

Keywords: advocacy, augmentative communication, careers, carers, challenging behaviour, communication, counselling, education, educational training, emotions, employment, ethnicity, exposure anxiety, health care, reference, relationships, restorative justice, risk assessment, social care, social skills, social work, supervision

60 Social Situations and Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More

Seeing the Big Picture

Lisa A. Timms

Written with both parent and teen in mind, every story in this book outlines a real-life situation that young people on the autism spectrum are likely to encounter. Each story is followed by questions and practical tips for parents on how to initiate constructive discussions. Teens will then be able to transfer these skills into everyday life. more »

Keywords: ADHD, adolescence, anger management, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, bullying, challenging behaviour, child psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, communication, counselling, depression, educational psychology, emotions, families, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, pastoral care, relationships, self esteem, social skills, teenagers, youthwork

An A-Z of Community Care Law

Michael Mandelstam

Written to meet the need for concise explanation of the key legal issues in community care, this comprehensive A to Z gives the reader immediate access to the definitions they are seeking, and is the first book to summarise systematically many of the recent legal cases. more »

Keywords: community care, disability law, law, reference, social care, social work, social work law

An A-Z of Genetic Factors in Autism

A Handbook for Parents and Carers

Kenneth J. Aitken

The book covers the main genetic disorders associated with autism, including those linked to growth differences, neurodevelopmental problems, gastrointestinal disturbances epilepsy and many others. It alphabetically lists the conditions next to information about how common they are, causes, signs, symptoms, and methods of treatment and management. more »

Keyword: autism

An A-Z of Genetic Factors in Autism

A Handbook for Professionals

Kenneth J. Aitken

This volume explains the biology and genetics of ASD, and provides clinicians and researchers with a comprehensive summary of each genetic factor including the research that links it to ASD, diagnosis and treatment issues, and related animal models, as well as detailing relevant professional organisations and avenues for further research. more »

Keyword: autism

The Abuse of Older People

A Training Manual for Detection and Prevention
2nd edition

Jacki Pritchard

The second edition of this has been enlarged and completely updated. Based on extensive research and practical experience, the book is designed to be used by both professionals and students to enable them to develop the awareness and skills necessary to deal with the wide variety of issues involved in the abuse of older people. more »

Keywords: adults, older people, social care

Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Older Persons

Strategies for Assessment and Intervention

Edited by Lorin A Baumhover and S Colleen Beall

Written for all those working with older adults in social and health care settings, this practical guide constitutes a current and accurate reference for detecting and managing abuse and neglect. The book includes discussion of the different types of abuse and equips the reader with effective intervention strategies to defuse abusive situations. more »

Keywords: adults, older people, social care

Access and Inclusion for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

'Let Me In'

Matthew Hesmondhalgh and Christine Breakey

The authors explore the universal issues of access and inclusion in employment and education for children and young people with autism or Asperger's Syndrome. They describe the challenges they faced in establishing and running an Integrated Resource for these children within a mainstream secondary school. more »

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, early intervention, employment, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, special education

The Accessible Games Book

Katie Marl

This book contains games for mixed groups including people with auditory or visual impairments, those in wheelchairs, and those with multiple disabilities. The games can also be used as a means of improving disability awareness among the non-disabled, and have been used successfully with groups of people of all abilities and ages. more »

Keyword: disability

Achieving Best Behavior for Children with Developmental Disabilities

A Step-By-Step Workbook for Parents and Carers

Pamela Lewis

This workbook is designed for parents of children with developmental disabilities. It offers step-by-step instructions for drawing up and implementing behaviour plans that successfully address and improve challenging behaviours. The book is full of checklists and activities to monitor and assess behaviours and track a child's development. more »

Keywords: ADHD, anger management, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, counselling, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, sensory issues, social skills

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