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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

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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
... 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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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
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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
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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
... Read more
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
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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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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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Dis/orientating Autism, Childhood, and Dis/ability

Developing Social Theory for Disabled Childhoods

by Jill Pluquailec ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book considers the many ways autistic lives have been dominantly storied historically, politically, socially, and culturally. Using a range of transdisciplinary theory, the author develops a theoretically rich approach termed ‘dis/orientation’, which breaks new ground for autism research’s understanding of everyday life, and everyday childhoods. The book uses stories of everyday life to ... Read more

$143.10 AUD

This book considers the many ways autistic lives have been dominantly storied historically, politically, socially, and culturally. Using a range of transdisciplinary theory, the author develops a theoretically rich approach termed ‘dis/orientation’, which breaks new ground for autism research’s understanding of everyday life, and everyday childhoods. The book uses stories of everyday life to
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Digitale Lernzentren für Social Entrepreneurship

by Ludger Kolhoff ...

Series series Education and Social Work (German Language)
In diesem Essential mit begleitendem Online-Kurs wird das Erasmus+-Projekt „Learning Centers for Social Entrepreneurs in the Digital Era“ vorgestellt. Sechs europäische Partner arbeiten zusammen, um insbesondere benachteiligte Personengruppen in ihren unternehmerischen Kompetenzen zu stärken. Durch digitale Lernmaterialien und professionelle Betreuung erhalten diese Zielgruppen die Chance, ... Read more

$14.29 AUD

In diesem Essential mit begleitendem Online-Kurs wird das Erasmus+-Projekt „Learning Centers for Social Entrepreneurs in the Digital Era“ vorgestellt. Sechs europäische Partner arbeiten zusammen, um insbesondere benachteiligte Personengruppen in ihren unternehmerischen Kompetenzen zu stärken. Durch digitale Lernmaterialien und professionelle Betreuung erhalten diese Zielgruppen die Chance,
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Every Person Is a Philosopher

Lessons in Educational Emancipation from the Radical Teaching Life of Hal Adams

Edited by Bill Ayers, Caroline Heller, Janise Hurtig ...

Series Book 10 - Teaching Contemporary Scholars
Hal Adams was a legendary radical educator who organized writing workshops with people who had been written off during much of their lives, marginalized for reasons of race, gender, class, and caste. Hal detested the carelessness and neglect his students endured and set about building spaces of respect and reparation. Fostering communities of local writers and publishing their work in journals of ... Read more

$64.89 AUD

Hal Adams was a legendary radical educator who organized writing workshops with people who had been written off during much of their lives, marginalized for reasons of race, gender, class, and caste. Hal detested the carelessness and neglect his students endured and set about building spaces of respect and reparation. Fostering communities of local writers and publishing their work in journals of
... Read more
Capire i bambini plusdotati e gli alto potenziali cognitivi

Guida pratica per le famiglie e la scuola

by Alessandro Foti ...

Con un linguaggio chiaro e accessibile, il libro offre un percorso pratico e ricco di spunti per aiutare genitori, insegnanti ed educatori a riconoscere e valorizzare i bambini ad alto potenziale cognitivo, sostenendoli nella loro crescita emotiva, relazionale e intellettiva. Perché ogni bambino, con la sua unicità, possa diventare una risorsa preziosa per la famiglia, la scuola e l'intera ... Read more

$35.19 AUD

Con un linguaggio chiaro e accessibile, il libro offre un percorso pratico e ricco di spunti per aiutare genitori, insegnanti ed educatori a riconoscere e valorizzare i bambini ad alto potenziale cognitivo, sostenendoli nella loro crescita emotiva, relazionale e intellettiva. Perché ogni bambino, con la sua unicità, possa diventare una risorsa preziosa per la famiglia, la scuola e l'intera
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Das Sprechen über Studierende mit Behinderung aus europäischer Perspektive

Eine vergleichende Diskursanalyse

by Robert Aust ...

Series series Education and Social Work (German Language)
Das vorliegende Buch analysiert den Diskurs über Studierende mit Behinderung. Grundlage bilden Interviews mit Hochschulmitarbeitenden aus fünf europäischen Universitäten. Vor dem Hintergrund der Verabschiedung der UN-Behindertenrechtskonvention und ihrer globalen Geltung zeigt sich die Relevanz solcher Analysen. Denn die chancengleiche Teilhabe in Hochschulen verlangt nicht allein rechtliche ... Read more

$98.11 AUD

Das vorliegende Buch analysiert den Diskurs über Studierende mit Behinderung. Grundlage bilden Interviews mit Hochschulmitarbeitenden aus fünf europäischen Universitäten. Vor dem Hintergrund der Verabschiedung der UN-Behindertenrechtskonvention und ihrer globalen Geltung zeigt sich die Relevanz solcher Analysen. Denn die chancengleiche Teilhabe in Hochschulen verlangt nicht allein rechtliche
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Mentoring Partnerships

A Guidebook for Inclusive Special Education

by Tara Mason ...

Special education across education programs nationwide is an incredibly high-need teacher shortage area, and mentoring can make a profound difference in teacher retention and effectiveness. Within this handbook, mentoring partnerships will be guided through the first year of a new special education teacher from start to finish. A month-to-month resource for both mentors and mentees, this resource ... Read more

$44.54 AUD

Special education across education programs nationwide is an incredibly high-need teacher shortage area, and mentoring can make a profound difference in teacher retention and effectiveness. Within this handbook, mentoring partnerships will be guided through the first year of a new special education teacher from start to finish. A month-to-month resource for both mentors and mentees, this resource
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Special Schools, Inclusion, and Justice

by Trish McMenamin, William F. Pinar ...

Series Book 50 - Complicated Conversation
Special Schools, Inclusion, and Justice discusses special school provision in an education policy climate in which inclusion is the dominant motif. In this context, the special school sector is an anomaly and special schools inevitably occupy an uncertain and somewhat invidious position. This situation raises a number of questions concerning matters of justice and fairness with respect to special ... Read more

$150.25 AUD

Special Schools, Inclusion, and Justice discusses special school provision in an education policy climate in which inclusion is the dominant motif. In this context, the special school sector is an anomaly and special schools inevitably occupy an uncertain and somewhat invidious position. This situation raises a number of questions concerning matters of justice and fairness with respect to special
... Read more
Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out

An Illustrated Guide to Personalizing Participation

by E. Ann Davis ...

As a person involved in the care and development of individuals with disabilities, you have both the opportunity and challenge to provide movement experiences that fit within the scope of each person’s abilities.Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out: An Illustrated Guide to Personalizing Participation helps you create physical activity options that encourage success by honoring the ... Read more

$30.79 AUD

As a person involved in the care and development of individuals with disabilities, you have both the opportunity and challenge to provide movement experiences that fit within the scope of each person’s abilities.Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out: An Illustrated Guide to Personalizing Participation helps you create physical activity options that encourage success by honoring the
... Read more
Identity of Capability

The Emotional Aspects of Complex Learning Disorders

by Benjamin Hozmi ...

Series series Education (R0)
This textbook focuses upon understanding the importance of building an identity of capability as a means of growth, giving, and living a rich and satisfying personal and interpersonal life for people with complex learning disorders. Through this book, teachers will gain a greater understanding of the emotional world of these students and will be able to ‘tune in’ and build trust.The volume ... Read more

$116.15 AUD

This textbook focuses upon understanding the importance of building an identity of capability as a means of growth, giving, and living a rich and satisfying personal and interpersonal life for people with complex learning disorders. Through this book, teachers will gain a greater understanding of the emotional world of these students and will be able to ‘tune in’ and build trust.The volume
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Diversität und Diskriminierung

Analysen und Konzepte

Edited by Mina Mittertrainer, Kerstin Oldemeier, Barbara Thiessen ...

Series series Education and Social Work (German Language)
Diversität gilt heute in Bildungsinstitutionen, sozialen Einrichtungen oder Unternehmen nicht nur als selbstverständlich, sondern auch als Bereicherung und bedeutsam für Kreativität in Teams. Gleichwohl geht mit Diversität immer noch Diskriminierung in unterschiedlichen Formen und Intensitäten einher. Zu fragen ist, welche Dynamiken hier wirksam sind und wie diese Verbindung zu kappen wäre. ... Read more

$98.11 AUD

Diversität gilt heute in Bildungsinstitutionen, sozialen Einrichtungen oder Unternehmen nicht nur als selbstverständlich, sondern auch als Bereicherung und bedeutsam für Kreativität in Teams. Gleichwohl geht mit Diversität immer noch Diskriminierung in unterschiedlichen Formen und Intensitäten einher. Zu fragen ist, welche Dynamiken hier wirksam sind und wie diese Verbindung zu kappen wäre.
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Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment

by Michael Horvat, Luke E. Kelly, Martin E. Block, Ron Croce ...

Assessment in adapted physical education is not a simple task. Variables in assessment instruments and in the administration and interpretation of tests can sometimes generate more questions than answers.That’s why special education and adapted physical activity teachers have come to rely on Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment.Now in its second edition, this is the one of the ... Read more

$72.26 AUD

Assessment in adapted physical education is not a simple task. Variables in assessment instruments and in the administration and interpretation of tests can sometimes generate more questions than answers.That’s why special education and adapted physical activity teachers have come to rely on Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment.Now in its second edition, this is the one of the
... Read more

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