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Movement Activities for Children with Learning Difficulties
Bren Pointer
This book offers a variety of movement activities, in the form of games and skills, for all those involved in educating children through movement. Written primarily for those working with children with learning difficulties, the practices can be adapted and modified to accommodate a wide range of ability. Learn More1992, 112pp -
A Source Book for Literacy Work
Perspective from the Grassroots
H S Bhola
Covering a wide range of literacy topics, including literacy planning, programme implementation and literacy evaluation, the emphasis of this book is on literacy work at the grassroots. The theory and research come from rural and urban settings around the world and refer to literacy work with a variety of different learners. Learn More1994, 218pp -
Music Lessons for Children with Special Needs
T M Perry
Using music as a medium for communication and development between teacher and pupil, rather than as a subject to be learned, this book responds to the problems of presenting music to children with special needs. It provides a simple and accessible programme of work, allowing the teacher to choose from an array of different lessons. Learn More1995, Paperback / softback, 8.62in x 6.50in / 219mm x 165mm, 140pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-295-1 -
Odyssey Now
Nicola Grove and Keith Park
The first book to make literature accessible to people with learning disabilities, Odyssey Now is a dramatisation of the story of Odysseus through a variety of interactive games for developing communication skills and as a means of implementing a multi-sensory approach. It is designed particularly to include people who have learning disabilites. Learn More1996, 92pp -
Educational Psychology Casework
A Practical Guide
Rick Beaver
The author examines the ways of improving relationship between client and worker, developing rapport skills and gaining a child's trust and respect. The text contains training exercises, stories and examples of children's artwork which may be used to gain knowledge of a child's mind, especially young children with poor verbal communication skills Learn More1996, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.22in / 234mm x 158mm, 224pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-364-4 -
Disability Voice
Towards an Enabling Education
Mal Leicester
The book encourages equal opportunities for disabled people by promoting the practice of enabling education, a 'disability-aware' education that caters for everyone's educational needs. Interviews with disabled people are also included, giving their own recommendations for educators and policy makers. Learn More1998, 128pp -
Teaching Pupils with Severe and Complex Difficulties
Back to First Principles
Christopher Dyer
This book explores the principles that should guide teachers in meeting the educational needs of pupils with severe learning difficulties and relates these to effective classroom approaches. It examines the special needs of these pupils from the inside out, so that teachers understand the 'why' as well as the 'how' of education. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.14in / 232mm x 156mm, 192pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-951-62001, Ebook, PDF, 192pp, CA$44.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-225-6 -
Pied Piper
Musical Activities to Develop Basic Skills
John Bean and Amelia Oldfield
With clear aims and easy-to-follow instructions, Pied Piper describes 78 enjoyable music activities for groups of children or adults who may have learning difficulties. The emphasis is on using music, rather than learning songs or rhythms, so group members do not need any special skills to be able to participate. Learn More2001, Paperback / softback, 9.69in x 7.40in / 246mm x 188mm, 96pp, CA$30.95ISBN: 978-1-85302-994-3 -
People Skills for Young Adults
Márianna Csóti
This is a complete course in social skills training for students in their teens, and is particularly appropriate for those with mild learning difficulties. It comprises a series of sessions accompanied by leader sheets. Examples of scenarios are given, and students are encouraged to act them out and discuss the issues raised in them. Learn More2001, 192pp -
Social Cognition Through Drama And Literature for People with Learning Disabilities
Macbeth in Mind
Nicola Grove and Keith Park
A practical literature resource for teachers and therapists, this book uses the context of Shakespeare's Macbeth to develop the skills of social cognition. The resource includes practical activities, a framework for linking skills of social cognition to the drama activities, and case studies of the work in practice. Learn More2001, 112pp
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