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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

$8.79 AUD

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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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

$15.42 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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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Supporting Children with Cerebral Palsy

by Hull City Council ...

Series series nasen spotlight
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
... Read more
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

$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. "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 ...

Series series nasen spotlight
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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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

$30.46 AUD

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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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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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

$30.46 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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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

$10.99 AUD

**'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
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
... Read more
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
... Read more
Saberes e fazeres pedagógicos nas deficiências física e múltipla

by Carline Santos Borges ...

Series series Série Universitária
A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adequados às exigências profissionais até a formação ética e sólida. Saberes e fazeres pedagógicos nas deficiências física e múltipla aborda os conhecimentos didático-pedagógicos ... Read more

$8.99 AUD

A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóricos e práticos adequados às exigências profissionais até a formação ética e sólida. Saberes e fazeres pedagógicos nas deficiências física e múltipla aborda os conhecimentos didático-pedagógicos
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Io sono nato così! Come imparare a guardare oltre la "differenza"

Come imparare a guardare oltre la "differenza"

by Veronica Budano ...

Questo libro si rivolge a tutte le famiglie che si trovano a dover affrontare realtà inaspettate, cambiamenti improvvisi, e sono spaventate e disorientate. Vuole suggerire loro una modalità di percezione più ampia che accolga con coraggio e gioia anche l’inatteso e il diverso. ... Read more

$27.49 AUD

Questo libro si rivolge a tutte le famiglie che si trovano a dover affrontare realtà inaspettate, cambiamenti improvvisi, e sono spaventate e disorientate. Vuole suggerire loro una modalità di percezione più ampia che accolga con coraggio e gioia anche l’inatteso e il diverso.
... Read more
Healing After Spinal Injury: Coping and Emotional Adjustment After Spinal Injury

by Eden Rae Hope ...

Healing After Spinal Injury is a compassionate, honest guide for anyone trying to adjust to life after spinal injury and make sense of the emotional impact it can leave behind. When the focus from other people is often on treatment, mobility and practical care, this book speaks to the part that is just as real but far less talked about: the mental shock, the grief, the fear, the frustration and ... Read more

$10.99 AUD

Healing After Spinal Injury is a compassionate, honest guide for anyone trying to adjust to life after spinal injury and make sense of the emotional impact it can leave behind. When the focus from other people is often on treatment, mobility and practical care, this book speaks to the part that is just as real but far less talked about: the mental shock, the grief, the fear, the frustration and
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Autismo e gioco libero autogestito

Una nuova prospettiva per comprendere e aiutare il bambino autistico

by Emidio Tribulato ...

Chi è il bambino con autismo? Da cosa nascono i gravi sintomi dei quali soffre e quale significato hanno? Cosa turba il suo mondo interiore? A queste domande cerca di rispondere il libro che propone, per i bambini che soffrono di questo grave disturbo, una nuova terapia basata su un particolare tipo di gioco. ... Read more

$48.39 AUD

Chi è il bambino con autismo? Da cosa nascono i gravi sintomi dei quali soffre e quale significato hanno? Cosa turba il suo mondo interiore? A queste domande cerca di rispondere il libro che propone, per i bambini che soffrono di questo grave disturbo, una nuova terapia basata su un particolare tipo di gioco.
... Read more
Supporting Children with Epilepsy

by Hull Learning Services ...

Off-the-shelf support containing all the vital information practitioners need to know about Epilepsy, this book includes* Different types of seizures and what causes them* What to do when a person has a seizure* Advice on how to address school issues* Organizing out of school activities ... Read more

$57.09 AUD

Off-the-shelf support containing all the vital information practitioners need to know about Epilepsy, this book includes* Different types of seizures and what causes them* What to do when a person has a seizure* Advice on how to address school issues* Organizing out of school activities
... Read more
Becoming Activist

Critical Literacy and Youth Organizing

by Elizabeth Bishop ...

Series Book 6 - Critical Praxis and Curriculum Guides
Becoming Activist is a revolutionary study of youth human rights activism and literacy learning. The book follows five urban youth organizers from the Drop Knowledge Project in New York City. Intentionally polyvocal, the voices of the five youth are featured prominently to highlight the shifting articulation of their activist identities in relation to social and economic justice. Becoming Activist ... Read more

$63.35 AUD

Becoming Activist is a revolutionary study of youth human rights activism and literacy learning. The book follows five urban youth organizers from the Drop Knowledge Project in New York City. Intentionally polyvocal, the voices of the five youth are featured prominently to highlight the shifting articulation of their activist identities in relation to social and economic justice. Becoming Activist
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Alumnos con déficit auditivo

Un nuevo método de enseñanza-aprendizaje

by Gema Cañizares ...

Series Book 204 - Educación Hoy
La pérdida auditiva constituye una dificultad específica que altera el proceso comunicativo de aquellas personas con esta privación total o parcial, en su input sensorial, a través del órgano de la audición. Las consecuencias de ello suelen ser las dificultades en la expresión oral, en las relaciones interpersonales y en la reducción de su accesibilidad a la información del entorno. De estas ... Read more

$24.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

La pérdida auditiva constituye una dificultad específica que altera el proceso comunicativo de aquellas personas con esta privación total o parcial, en su input sensorial, a través del órgano de la audición. Las consecuencias de ello suelen ser las dificultades en la expresión oral, en las relaciones interpersonales y en la reducción de su accesibilidad a la información del entorno. De estas
... Read more
The Art of Critical Pedagogy

Possibilities for Moving from Theory to Practice in Urban Schools

by Jeffrey M.R. Duncan-Andrade, Ernest Morrell ...

Series Book 285 - Counterpoints
This book furthers the discussion concerning critical pedagogy and its practical applications for urban contexts. It addresses two looming, yet under-explored questions that have emerged with the ascendancy of critical pedagogy in the educational discourse: (1) What does critical pedagogy look like in work with urban youth? and (2) How can a systematic investigation of critical work enacted in ... Read more

$52.57 AUD

This book furthers the discussion concerning critical pedagogy and its practical applications for urban contexts. It addresses two looming, yet under-explored questions that have emerged with the ascendancy of critical pedagogy in the educational discourse: (1) What does critical pedagogy look like in work with urban youth? and (2) How can a systematic investigation of critical work enacted in
... Read more
The Effective Teacher's Guide to Sensory and Physical Impairments

Sensory, Orthopaedic, Motor and Health Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury

by Michael Farrell ...

Series series The Effective Teacher's Guides
'Michael Farrell offers well sourced overviews of the conflicting and contradictory advice that is available to schools, suggests a variety of solutions to challenges, empowering the reader to make their own choices.' - Carol Smart, Special Needs Information PressFully updated with the latest research and advice on best practice, this new edition of The Effective Teacher’s Guide to Sensory and ... Read more

$63.26 AUD

'Michael Farrell offers well sourced overviews of the conflicting and contradictory advice that is available to schools, suggests a variety of solutions to challenges, empowering the reader to make their own choices.' - Carol Smart, Special Needs Information PressFully updated with the latest research and advice on best practice, this new edition of The Effective Teacher’s Guide to Sensory and
... Read more
Das siebte Jahr

Von Tibet nach Indien

by Sabriye Tenberken ...

Nach dem Bestseller Mein Weg führt nach Tibet das neue Buch von Sabriye Tenberken Was ist aus Tendsin, Gyendsen, Tashi und den anderen blinden Kindern von Lhasa geworden? Sabriye Tenberken erzählt ihre berührenden Lebensgeschichten – und berichtet von einer dramatischen Bergbesteigung im Himalaya, von dem neuen Blindenzentrum im indischen Kerala und anderen Abenteuern.Als der blinde Tashi noch ... Read more

$29.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Nach dem Bestseller Mein Weg führt nach Tibet das neue Buch von Sabriye Tenberken Was ist aus Tendsin, Gyendsen, Tashi und den anderen blinden Kindern von Lhasa geworden? Sabriye Tenberken erzählt ihre berührenden Lebensgeschichten – und berichtet von einer dramatischen Bergbesteigung im Himalaya, von dem neuen Blindenzentrum im indischen Kerala und anderen Abenteuern.Als der blinde Tashi noch
... Read more
Life With Jefferson

by Penny Leclair, Paul Bennett ...

The inside story of the working life of an extraordinary guide dog.Guide dogs are carefully bred and trained to help their handlers live safely and independently. But what makes one dog truly exceptional?Life With Jefferson tells the true story of the remarkable partnership between Jefferson and Penny Leclair, a deafblind woman whose independence depended on finding the right guide dog. After two ... Read more

$10.99 AUD

The inside story of the working life of an extraordinary guide dog.Guide dogs are carefully bred and trained to help their handlers live safely and independently. But what makes one dog truly exceptional?Life With Jefferson tells the true story of the remarkable partnership between Jefferson and Penny Leclair, a deafblind woman whose independence depended on finding the right guide dog. After two
... Read more

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