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Looking at the possible remedies available, such as tinted glasses, nutritional supplements and exercising, and considering the benefits of early identification of dyslexia, this book will be an essential practical resource for both the parents of, and the professionals who work, with people with dyslexia. more »
2001, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95Keywords: dyslexia, education, health care, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, special education
A practical resource written specifically for social care professionals working with people with dementia and their families, this book gives guidance on person-centred good practice throughout the care process from the initial diagnosis, through day care, respite care, long-term care, and death and attachment. more »
2001, Paperback: £21.99/ $34.95Keyword: dementia
One of the world's leading authorities on Asperger's Syndrome, Dr. Tony Attwood, interviews Dr. Liane Holliday Willey as they discuss her life-time experiences, struggles, and triumphs over this syndrome. more »
2000, Video: £30.17 + VAT = £36.20Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, children, memoirs, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy
As the director of the Bligh Speech Therapy Center and as an SLP for over 20 years, Sally has developed successful techniques and strategies for working with children on the autistic spectrum. In this video, she explains the use of Social Language Groups to facilitate social communication. more »
2000, Video: £23.92 + VAT = £28.70/ $39.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, social skills, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
This book explores the problems children with NLD may face, and provides strategies for parents to help them cope and grow, from preschool age through their challenging adolescent years. The author provides solutions to the everyday challenges of the disorder, from early warning signs and self-care issues to social skills and personal safety. more »
2000, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95Keywords: children, communication, nonverbal learning disabilities, parenting, social skills
This practical manual will enable people diagnosed with AS and high functioning autism to deepen their self-understanding and appreciate their value as working individuals. Through self-assessment, the reader is encouraged to explore of their employment history, and identify the work best suited to their personal needs, talents and strengths. more »
2000, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, employment, occupational therapy
Kenneth Hall was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of eight. He is in a unique position to describe some of the inner experiences and perceptions of autism in childhood. He has a warm and positive attitude to AS which other children will find inspiring. Insights, struggles and joys are recounted vividly in a frank and humorous way. more »
2000, Paperback: £9.95/ $15.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, inclusive classroom, memoirs, occupational therapy, parenting, special education
This is a fun-filled fantasy story for children with a difference: the hero is Ben, a boy with Asperger Syndrome. When Ben and his friend Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed in their lives. more »
2000, Paperback: £8.99/ $13.95Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, fiction, inclusive classroom, special education
This important book explores the links between research, evidence-based practice and policy in social care. Basing their chapters in case-study material, the contributors examine the issues arising from qualitative and quantitative methodologies, critique orthodox views of ethics and offer examples of innovative social research methods. more »
2000, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95Keywords: education, health care, social care, social work
This comprehensive volume assesses the relationship between legal rights and disability and the effect of law, legal process and third party professional intervention on the lives of people with disabilities. The contributors, who are all either academics or other professional experts in their field, write in a jargon free accessible style. more »
2000, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95Keywords: disability law, law, social work law
The aim of this very practical handbook is to guide parents and the professionals who work with them in raising happy, well-adjusted girls. Contributors to the book have backgrounds in medicine, teaching and female health, and have firsthand experience of the joys and the problems of bringing up daughters. more »
2000, Paperback: £18.99Keywords: challenging behaviour, child development, child protection, children, emotions, families, occupational therapy, parenting
This book presents the lives of people with intellectual disabilities as a series of transitions and offers us a view of the world that is as complex as any other. The contributors have extensive research experience in this field and provide a comprehensive review of their research, drawing out the implications for policy and practice. more »
2000, Paperback: £23.99/ $39.95Keywords: intellectual disabilities, transitions
This book argues for the integration of medical and psychoanalytic models of the workings of the mind, and applies an integrated approach to psychiatric practice and psychotherapy. Sandison looks at the seminal ideas of key figures such as Freud, Jung and Foulkes and shows how they have transformed the way people perceive themselves and society. more »
2000, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95Keywords: child psychiatry, group psychotherapy, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy
This comprehensive study explores the region's 'forgotten' narratives, myths and traditions. Drawing on stories from Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, Syria-Palestine and Persia, Wasilewska shows how these narratives of creation, destruction and rebirth reach to the very roots of the Biblical and Quranic Genesis. more »
2000, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95Keywords: anthropology, spirituality, theology
People experiencing mental health problems may need to be able to present and explore deeply disturbing thoughts and actions in a safe environment. This book will enable professionals to meet both the needs of clients and the demands of society through a responsible and thoughtful understanding of the significance of confidentiality and disclosure. more »
2000, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95Keywords: mental health, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy
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