A training pack for support staff (based on the Supporting Derek film and guide)
Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Dementia, a training pack for support staff and allied healthcare professionals (based on the Supporting Derek film and guide). Please note when you purchase this training pack you will receive a free copy of the accompanying Self-study Guide which forms the script for the training.
A training resource to enable participation, independence and choice for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
This new training resource reflects the changes in the social care and learning disability context in the UK as well as in many other countries, and the valuable experience the authors have gained from 13 years of using the resources for training in many different settings.
A Practical Introduction to Teacher Training in English Language Teaching is an essential teacher training tool. This is an ideal teacher training companion, encompassing all aspects of training, be it face to face or online.
An Essential Guide to the Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health
The role of nutrition is fundamental to human health and well-being. It is, however, often overlooked when treating people with mental health problems. This handbook explains the science behind nutrition and its effects on mental health.
Stories and literature have an important role to play in the second language classroom, and Teaching Young Language Learners Through Stories provides a theoretical and practical approach to incorporating them in your teaching. Working with stories and literature enables the teacher to expose learners to English in ways which are engaging, ......
A Radical Perspective on Communication and Shared Meaning
Autistic people often experience difficulties with social communication. This can impact all areas of life and can contribute to poorer mental health outcomes, reduced opportunities for fulfilling social interactions and barriers to health and social care, education and employment. This book offers a new way of understanding why cross-neurotype ......
Starting university is a daunting experience for any student, especially if this includes moving away from home for the first time. This helpful, informative and friendly handbook is a guide to starting university for autistic young people, covering the entire process from applying, packing and financial admin to mental health support, dealing ......
As attitudes to mental health shift, schools are taking the wellbeing of their pupils much more seriously. All schools in England are required to provide lessons on health and wellbeing; in addition, most now have a mental health leadership role.
Diagnosis of prodromal Alzheimer's disease and AD dementia in people with Down's Syndrome is a major challenge. The comprehensive Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with DS and Others with Intellectual Disabilities (CAMDEX-DS) has been validated for diagnosing prodromal AD and AD dementia.
