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Shattered Lives
Children Who Live with Courage and Dignity
Camila Batmanghelidjh
Shattered Lives bears witness to the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and highlights the effects of early traumatic episodes. Chapters take the form of letters to a child capturing their life experiences, hugely impacted by sexual abuse, parental substance misuse and loss, leading to feelings of shame, and worthlessness. Learn More2006, Hardback, 9.57in x 6.46in / 243mm x 164mm, 176pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-434-62006, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-254-6 -
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
Kathy Hoopmann
This book takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome, drawing inspiration from the feline world. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the difficulties and joys of raising a child who is different and leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality, and potential of people with AS. Learn More2006, Hardback, 8.50in x 8.43in / 216mm x 214mm, 72pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-481-0 -
Shattered Lives
Children Who Live with Courage and Dignity
Camila Batmanghelidjh
Shattered Lives bears witness to the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and highlights the effects of early traumatic episodes. Chapters take the form of letters to a child capturing their life experiences, hugely impacted by sexual abuse, parental substance misuse and loss, leading to feelings of shame, and worthlessness. Learn More2006, Hardback, 9.57in x 6.46in / 243mm x 164mm, 176pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-434-62007, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.22in / 234mm x 158mm, 176pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-603-62006, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-254-6 -
Autism Heroes
Portraits of Families Meeting the Challenge
Barbara Firestone, PHD
This book provides a compelling account of the experiences of 38 families from different walks of life confronting the challenges of autism with courage, tenacity and love. Each narrative is set against the backdrop of Firestone's insightful essays which are fundamentally important to all families living with autism. Learn More2007, Hardback, 11.30in x 9.72in / 287mm x 247mm, 240pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-837-52007, Ebook, PDF, 240pp, CA$53.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-696-4 -
All Dogs Have ADHD
Kathy Hoopmann
All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world. Charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse. Learn More2008, Hardback, 8.58in x 8.46in / 218mm x 215mm, 72pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-651-72008, Ebook, PDF, 72pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-840-1 -
The Imprinted Brain
How Genes Set the Balance Between Autism and Psychosis
Christopher Badcock
Badcock sets out a radical new theory of the mind based on the recent discovery of genomic imprinting. He uses psychiatric case material to show how many of the symptoms of psychosis can be shown to be the mental mirror-images of those of autism. This new theory casts intriguing new light on topics such as the nature of genius. Learn More2009, Hardback, 9.57in x 6.50in / 243mm x 165mm, 240pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-023-42009, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, CA$35.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-950-7 -
Living Sensationally
Understanding Your Senses
Winnie Dunn
The book explains how people's individual sensory patterns affect the way we react to everything that happens to us throughout the day. Readers can use the questionnaire to find their own patterns and the patterns of those around them, and can benefit from practical sensory ideas for individuals, families and businesses. Learn More2007, Hardback, 9.45in x 6.50in / 240mm x 165mm, 216pp, CA$62.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-871-92009, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.10in / 230mm x 155mm, 216pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-915-02007, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-733-6 -
The Crystal Mirror and Other Stories
Tim Malnick, illustrated by Katie Green
These timeless tales are for children and grown-ups alike - a world of monsters, painters, princes, princesses, courageous bats and chuckling old men who live on rocks in the middle of the ocean. Each is a story of quests and transformation, and of the surprises that await us when we finally discover what we have long been looking for... Learn More2013, Hardback, 10.00in x 7.68in / 254mm x 195mm, 96pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 9781908363091 -
A Different Kettle of Fish
A Day in the Life of a Physics Student with Autism
Michael Barton, illustrated by Michael Barton
On a journey from the comfort of his familiar surroundings into the hectic environment of London, Michael Barton observes the world around him from the rational perspective of someone on the autism spectrum, complete with quirky illustrations and humorous anecdotes about contradictory signage, hidden meanings and nonsensical figures of speech. Learn More2014, Hardback, 8.78in x 5.79in / 223mm x 147mm, 80pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-532-12014, Ebook, ePUB, 80pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-956-2 -
An Occupational Therapist's Guide to Sleep and Sleep Problems
Edited by Andrew Green and Cary Brown
For the first time, this comprehensive book tells occupational therapists everything they need to know about sleep and sleep disorders. With contributions from experienced OTs, each chapter includes essential scientific knowledge, research and case studies to give OTs new understanding on how they can help patients suffering from sleep problems. Learn More2015, Hardback, 10.24in x 7.83in / 260mm x 199mm, 368pp, CA$71.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-618-22015, Ebook, ePUB, 368pp, CA$71.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-088-7
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