"The stories told in this book show how foolish we are if we underestimate this creative and powerful dyslexic generation" When you're dyslexic, life at school can feel like a daily grind. In this book, around 40 dyslexic young people from across the globe, who have been where you are now, explain how they've made life beyond the school gates ......
Short stories for autistic kids about the weird things people say
Why do people sometimes say the opposite of what they mean? Why do they pretend to like terrible gifts? And...perhaps the oddest thing of all, why use a weird phrase to describe something instead of basic words? Im pretty sure Id rather be in trouble than in hot soup, as they say!
How to Be a Brain Executive: Sensory Modulation is an innovative workbook for children, ages nine through twelve, designed to support the understanding and management of sensory patterns. This book empowers young readers and their families, through the use of engaging concepts and child-friendly language, to apply the neuroscience of sensory ......
Love, Always is a beautifully illustrated children's book about the journey of a mom and her child with special needs. It is a simple, heartfelt story that follows the life of a child with autism through his imaginative journey as he seeks to be accepted, loved and celebrated for his strengths and abilities. In addition to the qualities that ......
Everything You Need to Know about College, University and the Workplace
Written for 14+ year olds, this accessible book empowers young people with dyslexia to make a smooth transition to college, university or the workplace. An engaging and informative guide, it will help you plan and make decisions about the next stage of your education or employment.
Canadian Fiction Portraying Characters with Disabilities
Academic study of children's literature has explored various aspects of diversity; however, little research has examined Canadian books that portray characters with disabilities. This relevant and timely text addresses the significant dearth of research by exploring the treatment of disability in Canadian literature for young people. Engaging and ......
Sue Cottrell worked as a teacher before becoming an education consultant for schools, local authorities and the Welsh government, for whom she authors educational material. She has a teenage son who has stammered since the age of 6 and she has researched stammering extensively. Sue has attended several McGuire courses and fortnightly support group ......
Everyday, children are forced to confront the reality that a family member has Alzheimer's Disease. Here, the author speaks to the children trying to cope with an elder who's acting very strange. She expresses the frustration, sadness, and even anger felt toward Grandma's peculiar behaviour, her lapses of memory, and her unexplained fears.
This expanded edition includes research on asthma treatments and medications for children and advocates a family approach to promote the well-being of children and controll symptoms of asthma. It also includes information on non-medical treatment, such as relaxation and visualization.
