Skip to main content
Search Button
Australia Kobo store Gift Cards Help

Rakuten Kobo

Wishlist

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Item(s) unavailable for purchase
Please review your cart. You can remove the unavailable item(s) now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout.
itemsitem
itemsitem

Recommended For You

Loading...

Physical Impairments eBooks

If you like Physical Impairments eBooks, then you'll love these top picks.
Showing 1 - 24 of 1143 Results
Skip side bar filters

  • Been There. Done That. Try This!

    An Aspie's Guide to Life on Earth

    by Debbie Denenburg, Paul Isaacs, Henny Kupferstein, Ruth Elaine Joyner Hane, Karen Krejcha, Temple Grandin, Stephen M. Shore, Larry Moody, Lisa Morgan, Liane Holliday Willey, Qazi Fazli Azeem, Garry Burge, John Makin, Mary Robison, Steve Selpal, Charlene Devnet, Lars Perner, Patrick V. Suglia, Alexis Wineman, Mitchell Christian, Bob Castleman, James Buzon, Richard Stirling Stirling Maguire, Yenn Purkis ...
    If you only buy one book to improve your life this year, make it this one.Temple Grandin, Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Stephen M. Shore, and many other Aspie mentors, offer their personal guidance on coping with the daily stressors that Aspies have identified as being the most significant, in order of urgency - anxiety, self-esteem, change, meltdowns, depression, friendship, love, and much, ... Read more

    $31.99 AUD

  • Able

    Gold Medals, Grand Slams and Smashing Glass Ceilings

    by Dylan Alcott ...
    The incredible life of an astonishing athlete and now disability advocate - fully updated'His characteristic enthusiasm and distinctive voice leap from the pages.' The AgeDylan Alcott is the Australian tennis star we always wanted.' Herald Sun'He'll be seen and heard for generations to come, inspiring all along the way. His ride ... a non-stop thriller.' Fox SportsDylan Alc... ... Read more

    $9.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ugly: My Memoir

    The Australian bestseller

    by Robert Hoge ...
    The unique and inspiring story of a boy born with the odds against him and the family whose love and support helped him overcome incredible hardships.Robert Hoge was born with a giant tumour on his forehead, severely distorted facial features and legs that were twisted and useless. His mother refused to look at her son, let alone bring him home. But home he went, to a life that, against the odds, ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD

  • A Sense Of Belonging

    by Erica James ...
    'A brilliant read you'll find impossible to put down' Best***'***A Friends-style romantic comedy set in Cheshire, where a disparate group of people move into an old barn converted into cottages' Express*'*The characters are beautifully drawn, each of them totally believable ... the novel conjures up perfectly that hope of belonging and the need for peace. A Sense of Belonging is more than ... ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

    by Anthony Attwood ...
    'I usually say to the child, "Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome", and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking.' - from The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all ... Read more

    $40.99 AUD

  • Aspergirls

    Empowering Females with Asperger Syndrome

    by Rudy Simone ...
    *Gold Medal Winner in the Sexuality / Relationships Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards* * Honorary Mention in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Women's Issues Category * Girls with Asperger's Syndrome are less frequently diagnosed than boys, and even once symptoms have been recognised, help is often not readily available. The image of coping well presented by AS females of any age can often mask difficulties, ... Read more

    $29.99 AUD

  • Your Body's Brilliant Design

    A Revolutionary Approach to Relieving Chronic Pain

    by Karen M Gabler ...
    Want to know the key to eliminating chronic pain from your life? It’s not more rigorous exercise, medical interventions, or expensive therapies. It turns out you have had the key all along—your body and its natural brilliant design!For years we have been overlooking a crucial element of the body—fascia—that holds the key to allowing you to live pain-free. Many of us think of the human body as a ... Read more

    $18.99 AUD

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

    by Rudy Simone ...
    Although having Asperger Syndrome (AS) can make romantic relations difficult, having a fulfilling relationship with an Asperger man is certainly not impossible. A woman in love with a man with AS may interpret his difficulties with communication and socialization as a lack of interest in the relationship. He may vacillate between being gentle and caring to seeming cold and distant. She may find ... Read more

    $24.99 AUD

  • Safety Skills for Asperger Women

    How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life

    by Liane Holliday Willey ...
    Life with Asperger's Syndrome can be a challenge at the best of times, and trials and tribulations that neurotypicals take in their stride can leave Aspies perplexed and unsure of how best to solve problems and keep themselves safe, both physically and emotionally. This book explores difficulties that those with AS may face, and suggests practical and helpful ways of overcoming them. Liane ... Read more

    $29.99 AUD

  • The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly

    by Jean-Dominique Bauby ...
    ‘Locked-in syndrome: paralysed from head to toe, the patient, his mind intact, is imprisoned inside his own body, unable to speak or move. In my case, blinking my left eyelid is my only means of communication.’In December 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French ‘Elle’ and the father of two young children, suffered a massive stroke and found himself paralysed and speechless, but ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

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

    by Rudy Simone ...
    Rudy Simone covers 22 common areas of confusion for someone dating a female with AS and includes advice from her own experience and from other partners in real relationships. She talks with humour and honesty about the quirks and sensitivities that you may come across when getting to know your partner. All the pivotal relationship landmarks are discussed, including the first date, sex, and even ... Read more

    $24.99 AUD

  • Emma and I

    by Sheila Hocken ...
    As a girl, Sheila never let her gradual descent into blindness prevent her from trying to do everything a sighted person could do. Then at 17, unable to see to find her way around the house she grew up in, she found herself dreading her future in an 'ever darkening vacuum'.But then the remarkable Emma enters her life, and Sheila begins a journey that brings her the independence, love and happiness ... Read more

    $18.99 AUD

  • Spectrum Women

    Walking to the Beat of Autism

    by Jen Elcheson, Artemisia, Catriona Stewart, Anita Lesko, Liane Holliday Willey, Samantha Craft, Kate Ross, Becca Lory, Renata Jurkevythz, Terri Mayne, Maura Campbell, Dena Gassner, Christine Jenkins, Yenn Purkis ...
    Barb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. Michelle Garnett's comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide extensive recommendations.Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, ... Read more

    $33.99 AUD

  • The Other Half of Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

    A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner who is on the Autism Spectrum Second Edition

    by Maxine Aston ...
    Does your other half have Asperger Syndrome or do you suspect that he or she is on the autism spectrum? This quick and helpful relationships guide provides all the information you need for relationship success with your ASD partner.In the second edition of this best-selling book, Maxine Aston draws on over a decade of experience working with couples affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Updates ... Read more

    $24.99 AUD

  • Why Does It Still Hurt?

    how the power of knowledge can overcome chronic pain

    by Paul Biegler ...
    Chronic pain is the single biggest cause of human suffering. Yet pain that persists for three months or more is often unrelated to any physical injury. So why does it still hurt?Research over the last few decades shows that many of us — sufferers of chronic pain and health practitioners alike — are victims of a devilish trick of the nervous system. Where we believe that pain has its root in a ... Read more

    $31.99 AUD

  • Faceless

    by Alyssa Sheinmel ...
    A captivating tale of love, identity and redefining who you are from New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel.'It's hard to be unique in a genre as broad as YA and in fiction in general, but Faceless truly stands out ... an absolute gem.' THE MILE LONG BOOKSHELF*'*Faceless is a book you have to read' MUCH LOVED BOOKS'Sheinmel's writing is absolutely exquis... ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Release Your Pain: 2nd Edition - EBOOK: Resolving Soft Tissue Injuries with Exercise and Active Release Techniques

    Resolving Soft Tissue Injuries with Exercise and Active Release Techniques

    by Dr. Brian James Abelson DC., Kamali Thara Abelson BSc. ...
    Series Book 1 - Release Your Body
    Imagine finding a way to spend less time suffering from pain, and more time doing the things you love. Take control of your pain! This long awaited, completely reworked, second edition provides new content for each condition, with over 80 additional pages of information, the addition of new and easier to understand illustrations, updated descriptions about each of the soft-tissue conditions, a ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

  • How Far Can You Go

    My 25-year quest to walk again

    by John Maclean, Mark Tabb ...
    'If you look up mental toughness in the dictionary you'll find a picture of John Maclean' Steve Waugh AOWalking on the beach and holding hands with a loved one is a dream taken for granted by most. But when aspiring athlete John Maclean was struck down by a truck while training for a triathlon at the age of 22, this dream became impossible. John survived, but was left paraplegic – catastrophic for ... Read more

    $16.99 AUD

  • Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children

    A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals

    by Margaret Duncan, Zara Healy, Ruth Fidler, Phil Christie ...
    Series series JKP Essentials
    This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA that answers many of the immediate questions triggered when a child is first diagnosed, the book goes on to ... Read more

    $29.99 AUD

  • Aspergers in Love

    by Maxine Aston ...
    Asperger syndrome (AS) has often been considered to be incompatible with love and relationships, but as the number of people who are diagnosed with the disorder increases, it is becoming apparent that people with AS can and do have full and intimate relationships. Comparing and contrasting both AS and non-AS partners' viewpoints, this book frankly examines the fundamental aspects of relationships ... Read more

    $33.99 AUD

  • The Invisible Life of Us

    Welcome to the joyous, messy, colourful world of parenting kids with additional needs

    by Kate Jones, Mandy Hose ...
    Kate Jones and Mandy Hose have experienced the highs and lows of parenting – and they wouldn’t change a thing. The pair met a decade ago and bonded over their premature twins with additional needs, and their remarkable capacity for love, laughter and swearing like a trooper. As the mothers grew closer, however, they confided that they felt ‘on-the-floor lonely’ sometimes because nobody was talking ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD

  • Alone Together

    Making an Asperger Marriage Work

    by Katrin Bentley ...
    Communication is one of the biggest challenges faced by people with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), yet an Asperger marriage requires communication more than any other relationship. Thousands of people live in Asperger marriages without knowing the answers to important questions such as `What behaviours indicate that my spouse has AS?' `Is it worthwhile to get a diagnosis?' `Is there hope for ... Read more

    $31.99 AUD

  • How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness

    A Mindful Guide

    by Toni Bernhard ...
    Comfort, understanding, and advice for those who are suffering--and those who care for them.Chronic illness creates many challenges, from career crises and relationship issues to struggles with self-blame, personal identity, and isolation. Beloved author Toni Bernhard addresses these challenges and many more, using practical examples to illustrate how mindfulness, equanimity, and compassion can ... Read more

    $9.99 AUD

  • Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

    Successful Strategies for Couples or Counselors

    by Eva A. Mendes ...
    Proven counseling strategies that will help improve the relationships of married, long-term or co-habiting couples with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder).ASD relationship expert Eva A. Mendes provides advice straight from the couples' counselling room that can be applied in day-to-day living and help with the challenges that can arise in relationships where one or both partners are on ... Read more

    $31.99 AUD