Physical Disabilities

'Very funny, very touching, very truthful - a total delight to read.' Jacqueline Wilson 'Amazing' Noel Fielding A laugh-out-loud, against-all-odds triumph of a story: the funniest debut of 2021 ...

Sensory Theatre: How to Make Interactive, Inclusive, Immersive Theatre for Diverse Audiences by a Founder of Oily Cart is an accessible step-by-step guide to creating theatre for inclusive audiences, such as young people on the autism spectrum or...

An invaluable starting point for anyone encountering cerebral palsy for the first time, this book provides essential background information on causes, types and symptoms, as well as vital advice about the treatments, therapies and sources of support...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780891288565Author American Foundation for the BlindFormat PaperbackPage Count 528Imprint American Printing House for the BlindPublisher American Printing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734214307Author Mcdonald K GFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Polaris TherapyPublisher Polaris Therapy

First Published in 2005. This is a guide to help teachers successfully include children with physical disabilities in mainstream classrooms. The book looks at: planning for inclusion; understanding different kinds of physical disabilities; managing...

Glue Ear is a common condition among young children but until recently its long-term effects on learning and achievement weren't fully understood. Lindsay's research has demonstrated that there is a significant link between Glue Ear, speech and language...

First published in 2007. Research suggests that between five and ten per cent of all children are dyspraxic. There is much debate about the nature of this disorder and many undiagnosed youngsters are denied access to treatment programmes. In most areas...

A Different View of Curriculum and Assessment links a theoretical pedagogical model with a sympathetic practical model of curriculum and assessment difference for those with PMLD, CLD and SLD.Split into two parts, this accessible resource combines...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734214314Author Mcdonald K GFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Polaris TherapyPublisher Polaris Therapy

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913968410Author Tanya SaundersFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint AVID LanguagePublisher AVID LanguageWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 280mm *...

Women's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you're subjected to both sets of rules?This powerful, honest, hilarious and furious memoir from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734214376Author Mcdonald K GFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Polaris TherapyPublisher Polaris Therapy

This book explores the intersection of gender and disability in the context of tourism. In part, the book foregrounds feminist theorising of intersectionality by examining how gender can overlap with other social identities to contribute to more systemic...

Bursting with practical advice, suggestions and handy tips, providing readers with a positive starting point for sharing ideas and good practice, this is a key practical guide to making learning accessible for primary and secondary school pupils with...

This useful, resourceful and practical guide provides those working with dyspraxic and DCD children one hundred ideas of how to support and develop their learning. Lists cover the entire school age range and range from developing fine and gross motor...

Am I autistic, or is autism something I suffer from? Should I come out, to my friends, to my family, to the people I work with? Should I drop the mask? How can I explain my experience to a neurotypical world?The Subtle Spectrum offers an exploration into...

Recent legislation - the 1981 and 1993 Education Acts - have emphasized the need for parents to work as partners with professionals in the assessment of children's special educational needs. This book explores that notion of partnership and subjects it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734214321Author Kokeb Girma McDonaldFormat PaperbackPage Count 162Imprint Polaris TherapyPublisher Polaris TherapyWeight(grams) 227g

In this invaluable guide, renowned authorities Marc Marschark and Peter Hauser highlight important new advances in scientific and educational research that can help parents and teachers of students with significant hearing loss. The authors stress that...

First published in 2000. Resources and training material about children who are deafblind are all too rare. The principles of contact, communication and learning are fundamental; they apply to us all. The process of putting these same principles into...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781855035539Author Lois AddyFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint LDAPublisher LDA

This book is an introduction to audiology for those who have little or no knowledge of the subject. It introduces basic aspects of audiology in a clear and accessible way. This initial knowledge is then developed to a depth which allows the reader to...

This book improves the understanding and telling of stories in secondary school students and young adults. Specifically designed for older children and young adults, this practical language programme was created by a specialist speech & language...

In this text, the emphasis is placed on the theoretical aspects of developmental dyspraxia, the latest research data and the neurological basis of the condition. The focus is to enable professionals to diagnose the disorder and determine the most...

This practical resource is designed to help professionals, parents and carers as they support children with vision impairments to develop independence in everyday tasks. Using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework as a basis, it provides a wealth of...

Disability and Inclusion in Early Years Education supports practitioners in understanding and implementing inclusive practice relating to disability in early years education. Offering a detailed explanation of recent developments in the field, such as...

This practical resource contains a wealth of valuable advice and tried-and-tested strategies for supporting children and young people with Down's Syndrome. Fully updated with the 2014 SEND Code of Practice, this text describes the different types of...

Written by a teacher with many years' experience of teaching mathematics to primary school dyslexic and dyspraxic children with a wide range of abilities, this book is designed to be a practical teaching guide. It offers detailed guidance and specific...

There is a robust body of knowledge suggesting that early language and literacy experiences significantly impact on future academic achievement. However, relatively little has been written with respect to the early literacy development and experiences of...

For this third edition the book has been revised and updated to take account of recent research, particularly that relating to the developmental stages by which children normally acquire literacy.Book InformationISBN 9781861560551Author Elaine...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950723003Author Anne MccomiskeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 316Imprint American Printing House for the BlindPublisher American Printing House for the Blind

Disability Studies is an area of study which examines social, political, cultural, and economic factors that define 'disability' and establish personal and collective responses to difference. This insightful new text will introduce readers to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780738535999Author Kimberly FrenchFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Arcadia PublishingPublisher Arcadia PublishingWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

An 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...

In Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood - American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural...

Includes tips and strategies for kids, teens, and adults with dyslexia Understand what dyslexia is, assess schools and programs, and help your child succeed Does your child mix up d's and b's? Does he or she have trouble reading? If so, the cause may...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950723164Author Stacey ChambersFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint American Printing House for the BlindPublisher American Printing House for the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781412029551Author Carol GoldfusFormat PaperbackPage Count 170Imprint Trafford PublishingPublisher Trafford Publishing

This fully revised and updated second edition of Learning through Touch is essential reading for practitioners who support learners with multiple disabilities and vision impairment. These learners will rely on support from their learning partners...