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Song for A Whale

by Lynne Kelly ...

A stirring and heart-warming tale of a young deaf girl who is determined to make a difference, the perfect read for fans of Wonder.Iris was born deaf, but she's never let that define her; after all, it's the only life she's ever known. And until recently she wasn't even very lonely, because her grandparents are both deaf, too. But Grandpa has just died and Grandma's not the same without him. The ... Read more

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A stirring and heart-warming tale of a young deaf girl who is determined to make a difference, the perfect read for fans of Wonder.Iris was born deaf, but she's never let that define her; after all, it's the only life she's ever known. And until recently she wasn't even very lonely, because her grandparents are both deaf, too. But Grandpa has just died and Grandma's not the same without him. The
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The Manual Handling Revolution

by Aideen M Gallagher ...

Are you a health professional who wants to feel confident about the manual handling solutions you offer people with disabilities and their caregivers?At long last there is a book that provides a framework for health professionals in solving complex manual handling problems. The Manual Handling Revolution offers simple yet powerful insights into how we think about manual handling and guides you ... Read more

$15.06 AUD

Are you a health professional who wants to feel confident about the manual handling solutions you offer people with disabilities and their caregivers?At long last there is a book that provides a framework for health professionals in solving complex manual handling problems. The Manual Handling Revolution offers simple yet powerful insights into how we think about manual handling and guides you
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Crip Authorship

Disability as Method

Edited by Mara Mills, Rebecca Sanchez ...

2024 Daniel E. Griffiths Research Award Winner2024 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice ReviewsAn expansive volume presenting crip approaches to writing, research, and publishing.Crip Authorship: Disability as Method is an expansive volume presenting the multidisciplinary methods brought into being by disability studies and activism. Mara Mills and Rebecca Sanchez have convened lead... ... Read more

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2024 Daniel E. Griffiths Research Award Winner2024 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice ReviewsAn expansive volume presenting crip approaches to writing, research, and publishing.Crip Authorship: Disability as Method is an expansive volume presenting the multidisciplinary methods brought into being by disability studies and activism. Mara Mills and Rebecca Sanchez have convened lead...
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Discovery At Paradise Island

by Sharon Boyce ...

The fun and discovery starts as soon as Alexandria and Sarah arrive at Paradise Island. What would usually be a relaxing holiday on a tropical island turns into an exciting adventure. Sarah thinks because Alexandria's mum is in a wheelchair their holiday will be quite boring. How wrong is she?The island activities, a mystery code, digging for pirate treasure, clues and discovery make for a ... Read more

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The fun and discovery starts as soon as Alexandria and Sarah arrive at Paradise Island. What would usually be a relaxing holiday on a tropical island turns into an exciting adventure. Sarah thinks because Alexandria's mum is in a wheelchair their holiday will be quite boring. How wrong is she?The island activities, a mystery code, digging for pirate treasure, clues and discovery make for a
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Boosting Learning in the Primary Classroom

Occupational therapy strategies that really work with pupils

by Sheilagh Blyth ...

Series series nasen spotlight
Boosting Learning in the Primary Classroom is your one-stop practical guide to understanding the physical development of children and how this affects their ability to learn. Not only does it explain the reasons behind the theories but provides over 75 practical tips that really work in the classroom.The book is based on a successful five-step approach to help children acquire the skills needed to ... Read more

$89.50 AUD

Boosting Learning in the Primary Classroom is your one-stop practical guide to understanding the physical development of children and how this affects their ability to learn. Not only does it explain the reasons behind the theories but provides over 75 practical tips that really work in the classroom.The book is based on a successful five-step approach to help children acquire the skills needed to
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A Guide to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Information and Advice for Teachers and Parents

by Kate Maresh, Francesco Muntoni, Veronica Hinton, Lianne Abbot, Victoria Selby, James Poysky, David Schonfeld, Nick Catlin, Celine Barry, Jon Hastie, Mark Chapman ...

The prognosis for individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is improving, with some men with DMD living into their 30s and 40s. More vital than ever, this book helps teachers and parents to support children and young people with DMD with their education and transition into adulthood.Leading experts on DMD explain Duchenne and its impact in easy-to-understand terms. Going beyond physical ... Read more

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The prognosis for individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is improving, with some men with DMD living into their 30s and 40s. More vital than ever, this book helps teachers and parents to support children and young people with DMD with their education and transition into adulthood.Leading experts on DMD explain Duchenne and its impact in easy-to-understand terms. Going beyond physical
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Supporting Children with Cerebral Palsy

by Hull City Council ...

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Completely revised and fully updated in light of the 2014 SEND Code of Practice, this edition familiarises readers with the specific learning needs of cerebral palsy. Offering practical tips and tried-and-tested strategies from professional practitioners, this accessible guide provides advice on how to meet the needs of young people with cerebral palsy. This new edition presents all of the ... Read more

$57.09 AUD

Completely revised and fully updated in light of the 2014 SEND Code of Practice, this edition familiarises readers with the specific learning needs of cerebral palsy. Offering practical tips and tried-and-tested strategies from professional practitioners, this accessible guide provides advice on how to meet the needs of young people with cerebral palsy. This new edition presents all of the
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Needle Arts with Vision Loss: How To Enjoy Making Braided Rugs Without Sight

Needle Arts With Vision Loss, #1

by Shireen Irvine Perry ...

Series Book 1 - Needle Arts With Vision Loss
"Needle Arts with Vision Loss" is a book series on adaptive blind techniques in braided rugs, needle felting, machine sewing, ribbon work and beading. "How To Enjoy Making Braided Rugs Without Sight" is the first book in the series. The methods have proven successful for Shireen's students over many years. She encourages her students to ask themselves, "How can I make this work safely?" instead of ... Read more

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"Needle Arts with Vision Loss" is a book series on adaptive blind techniques in braided rugs, needle felting, machine sewing, ribbon work and beading. "How To Enjoy Making Braided Rugs Without Sight" is the first book in the series. The methods have proven successful for Shireen's students over many years. She encourages her students to ask themselves, "How can I make this work safely?" instead of
... Read more
Supporting Children with Sensory Impairment

by Hull City Council ...

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This book provides a quick and easy reference guide to different types of sensory impairment, including causes, symptoms and the implications on teaching and learning. With most children and young people with hearing or visual impairments attending mainstream schools, this book explains the most effective and practical strategies for use in mainstream classrooms. Fully up to date with the 2014 ... Read more

$57.09 AUD

This book provides a quick and easy reference guide to different types of sensory impairment, including causes, symptoms and the implications on teaching and learning. With most children and young people with hearing or visual impairments attending mainstream schools, this book explains the most effective and practical strategies for use in mainstream classrooms. Fully up to date with the 2014
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How Behavioral Optometry Can Unlock Your Child's Potential

Identifying and Overcoming Blocks to Concentration, Self-Esteem and School Success with Vision Therapy

by Joel H. Warshowsky ...

Visual dysfunctions can limit children's concentration, self esteem and school success as they struggle to understand fundamentals such as colors, letters and how to judge distance. With the right help, these obstacles can be overcome, allowing children to reach their full potential and see the world clearly.This accessible book explores how visual problems develop and how they can be reversed ... Read more

$30.99 AUD

Visual dysfunctions can limit children's concentration, self esteem and school success as they struggle to understand fundamentals such as colors, letters and how to judge distance. With the right help, these obstacles can be overcome, allowing children to reach their full potential and see the world clearly.This accessible book explores how visual problems develop and how they can be reversed
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Needle Arts with Vision Loss: How to Enjoy Needle Felting Without Sight

Needle Arts With Vision Loss, #2

by Shireen Irvine Perry ...

Series Book 2 - Needle Arts With Vision Loss
"Needle Arts with Vision Loss" is a book series on adaptive blind techniques in braided rugs, needle felting, machine sewing, ribbon work and beading. The methods have proven successful for Shireen's students over many years. She encourages her students to ask themselves, "How can I make this work safely?" instead of, "I can't do this because I can't see." The series may be used as a guide in ... Read more

$15.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Needle Arts with Vision Loss" is a book series on adaptive blind techniques in braided rugs, needle felting, machine sewing, ribbon work and beading. The methods have proven successful for Shireen's students over many years. She encourages her students to ask themselves, "How can I make this work safely?" instead of, "I can't do this because I can't see." The series may be used as a guide in
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The View From Down Here

Life as a Young Disabled Woman

by Lucy Webster ...

**'A vital call to arms that demands we confront ableism at every level of society.' Sophie Morgan'I have never related to a book more. Disabled or not, you must read it!' Rosie Jones'A sharp, funny, and deeply beautiful memoir that doesn't shy away from the realities of disabled life.' Ruth Madeley**Women's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism ... Read more

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**'A vital call to arms that demands we confront ableism at every level of society.' Sophie Morgan'I have never related to a book more. Disabled or not, you must read it!' Rosie Jones'A sharp, funny, and deeply beautiful memoir that doesn't shy away from the realities of disabled life.' Ruth Madeley**Women's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism
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Reading Between the Signs Workbook

A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Students and Interpreters

by Anna Mindess ...

This helpful workbook functions as a companion and supplement to Anna Mindess's earlier book, Reading Between the Signs: A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Interpreters, a recognized classic text for sign language interpreters and ASL students. It is arranged to correspond with the theory presented in the book and expands its focus to the relativity of politeness and the distinction between direct ... Read more

$10.99 AUD

This helpful workbook functions as a companion and supplement to Anna Mindess's earlier book, Reading Between the Signs: A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Interpreters, a recognized classic text for sign language interpreters and ASL students. It is arranged to correspond with the theory presented in the book and expands its focus to the relativity of politeness and the distinction between direct
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It’s Hard Not To Stare

Helping Children Understand Disabilities

by Tim J Huff ...

It’s Hard Not to Stare is the second book unpacking StreetLevel’s children’s Compassion Series. The material encourages children to look at their world through the lens of compassion and understanding, rather than assumption, judgment or fear. Tim believes this approach will impact the way we care for, and befriend, people in our communities and beyond, and that when we nurture compassion in a ... Read more

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It’s Hard Not to Stare is the second book unpacking StreetLevel’s children’s Compassion Series. The material encourages children to look at their world through the lens of compassion and understanding, rather than assumption, judgment or fear. Tim believes this approach will impact the way we care for, and befriend, people in our communities and beyond, and that when we nurture compassion in a
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Schizzo e la principessa Sissi

by Dario Catapano ...

La tranquillità dei piccoli abitanti del paesino viene turbata dall'arrivo di Sissi, una bambina 'speciale'. Dicono che Sissi sia una principessa, ma il suo trono ha le ruote. Come tutte le principesse le vengono riservati trattamenti di riguardo: bagno personale a scuola, parcheggio riservato e una maestra tutta per lei. I bambini non capiscono, sono arrabbiati. Il muro che si alza è sempre più ... Read more

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La tranquillità dei piccoli abitanti del paesino viene turbata dall'arrivo di Sissi, una bambina 'speciale'. Dicono che Sissi sia una principessa, ma il suo trono ha le ruote. Come tutte le principesse le vengono riservati trattamenti di riguardo: bagno personale a scuola, parcheggio riservato e una maestra tutta per lei. I bambini non capiscono, sono arrabbiati. Il muro che si alza è sempre più
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners With Disabilities

Foundations, Strategies, and Resources

Edited by Caroline Guardino, Joanna E. Cannon, Peter V. Paul ...

This volume offers foundational information and research-based strategies for meeting the needs of deaf and hard of hearing learners with disabilities. The disabilities covered in this volume include developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learning disabilities, deafblindness, emotional and behavioral disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and a variety of ... Read more

$89.99 AUD

This volume offers foundational information and research-based strategies for meeting the needs of deaf and hard of hearing learners with disabilities. The disabilities covered in this volume include developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and learning disabilities, deafblindness, emotional and behavioral disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and a variety of
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Paulo Freire

The Global Legacy

Edited by Michael Adrian Peters, Tina Besley ...

Series Book 500 - Counterpoints
This collection is the first book devoted to Paulo Freire’s ongoing global legacy to provide an analysis of the continuing relevance and significance of Freire’s work and the impact of his global legacy. The book contains essays by some of the world’s foremost Freire scholars – McLaren, Darder, Roberts, and others – as well as chapters by scholars and activists, including the Maori scholars Graham ... Read more

$112.99 AUD

This collection is the first book devoted to Paulo Freire’s ongoing global legacy to provide an analysis of the continuing relevance and significance of Freire’s work and the impact of his global legacy. The book contains essays by some of the world’s foremost Freire scholars – McLaren, Darder, Roberts, and others – as well as chapters by scholars and activists, including the Maori scholars Graham
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Disrupting Gendered Pedagogies in the Early Childhood Classroom

by April Larremore ...

Series Book 2 - Childhood Studies
Young children’s access to knowledge about gender, relationships, and sexuality has critical implications for their health and well-being, not only in their early years but throughout their lives. This knowledge can build children’s competencies and resilience, contributing to new cultural norms of non-violence in gendered and sexual relationships. For many early childhood teachers, interacting ... Read more

$66.99 AUD

Young children’s access to knowledge about gender, relationships, and sexuality has critical implications for their health and well-being, not only in their early years but throughout their lives. This knowledge can build children’s competencies and resilience, contributing to new cultural norms of non-violence in gendered and sexual relationships. For many early childhood teachers, interacting
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Making It Work

Educating the Blind/Visually Impaired Student in the Regular School

by Carol Castellano ...

Series series Critical Concerns in Blindness
Making It Work is destined to be the definitive guide for years to come on how to make the regular school education a successful experience for blindvisually impaired children. With chapters flowing logically and full of detailed, useful information, it will be an essential handbook for school staff, specialized service providers, and parents of blindvisually impaired children. This is an ... Read more

$70.94 AUD

Making It Work is destined to be the definitive guide for years to come on how to make the regular school education a successful experience for blindvisually impaired children. With chapters flowing logically and full of detailed, useful information, it will be an essential handbook for school staff, specialized service providers, and parents of blindvisually impaired children. This is an
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College for Students with Disabilities

We Do Belong

by Francine Conway, Karleen Haines, Anita Frey, Ehrin McHenry, Mitchell Nagler, Dena Gassner, Patrick Kelty, Kerry Magro, Melissa Mooney, Kelsey McLaughlin, Chanelle Tyler Best, Sonia Minutella, Diana Damilatis, Alyssa L. Conigliaro ...

Sharing the personal stories of individuals with disabilities who describe both the challenges and successes of their time in higher education, and with a major section on the findings of broad ranging research into the experiences of such students, the book explores the current situation, what works, and how things can be improved."You are not college material" or "you don't belong in college" ... Read more

$37.99 AUD

Sharing the personal stories of individuals with disabilities who describe both the challenges and successes of their time in higher education, and with a major section on the findings of broad ranging research into the experiences of such students, the book explores the current situation, what works, and how things can be improved."You are not college material" or "you don't belong in college"
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Current Issues in the Education of Students with Visual Impairments

by Deborah Hatton ...

Series Book 46 - International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities
International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities is an ongoing scholarly look at research into the causes, effects, classification systems, and syndromes of developmental disabilities. Contributors come from wide-ranging perspectives, including genetics, psychology, education, and other health and behavioral sciences. The current volume, number 46, addresses current issues in the ... Read more

$293.69 AUD

International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities is an ongoing scholarly look at research into the causes, effects, classification systems, and syndromes of developmental disabilities. Contributors come from wide-ranging perspectives, including genetics, psychology, education, and other health and behavioral sciences. The current volume, number 46, addresses current issues in the
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Humanizing Disability and Inclusive Education Research in the Global South

Edited by Brent C. Elder, Valentina Migliarini ...

Series series Education (R0)
This edited volume features innovative contributions from researchers and practitioners in the global South who use qualitative methodologies to deconstruct colonial and positivist traditions in disability and inclusive education research. The editors extend ongoing intersectional dialogues in Critical Disability Studies (CDS) and Disability Critical Race Studies (DisCrit) by collaborating with ... Read more

$224.17 AUD

This edited volume features innovative contributions from researchers and practitioners in the global South who use qualitative methodologies to deconstruct colonial and positivist traditions in disability and inclusive education research. The editors extend ongoing intersectional dialogues in Critical Disability Studies (CDS) and Disability Critical Race Studies (DisCrit) by collaborating with
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Dyslexia and Traumatic Experiences

Edited by Evelin Witruk, Shally Novita, Yumi Lee, Dian Sari Utami ...

Series Book 7 - Beitraege zur Paedagogischen und Rehabilitationspsychologie. Studies in Educational and Rehabilitation Psychology
This book focuses on dyslexia and traumatic experiences. It strives towards fostering a scientific exchange that promotes emergence of synergy effects and real progress in the understanding of dyslexia, psychological trauma, and stress experiences, as well as special methodological problems of qualitative research. The international and interdisciplinary team includes authors from Indonesia, Sri ... Read more

$107.02 AUD

This book focuses on dyslexia and traumatic experiences. It strives towards fostering a scientific exchange that promotes emergence of synergy effects and real progress in the understanding of dyslexia, psychological trauma, and stress experiences, as well as special methodological problems of qualitative research. The international and interdisciplinary team includes authors from Indonesia, Sri
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Unterstützte Kommunikation

Sonderpädagogischer Schwerpunkt Geistige Entwicklung

by Melanie Willke, Karen Ling, Holger Schäfer, Lars Mohr ...

Unterstützte Kommunikation (UK) bietet Hilfen für alle Schülerinnen und Schüler mit Problemen in der Lautsprache. Maßnahmen der UK können sowohl dazu dienen, sich besser auszudrücken, als auch genauer zu verstehen, was andere sagen. Das Buch gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die Grundlagen, Zielgruppen und Mittel der Unterstützten Kommunikation. Darauf aufbauend leitet es zur Planung und ... Read more

$64.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unterstützte Kommunikation (UK) bietet Hilfen für alle Schülerinnen und Schüler mit Problemen in der Lautsprache. Maßnahmen der UK können sowohl dazu dienen, sich besser auszudrücken, als auch genauer zu verstehen, was andere sagen. Das Buch gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die Grundlagen, Zielgruppen und Mittel der Unterstützten Kommunikation. Darauf aufbauend leitet es zur Planung und
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