Learning Disabilities

Part memoir and part guidebook to gaining a deeper understanding, The Secrets of My Spectrum offers a one-of-a-kind insight into the Autism Spectrum -written by a sixteen-year-old.For years, Callum struggled to navigate the world he lived in and meet...

All About Dyspraxia follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmann's All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum and All Dogs have ADHD. Through engaging text and full-colour photographs, this book shows how people with dyspraxia see and experience the...

Having ADHD or dyslexia can mean your brain is often working overtime - and nutrition can play a vital role in supporting the brain to function at its best. Dr. Emma Derbyshire takes a practical, neurodiversity-affirmative approach to optimising ADHD and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641521666Author Sonya Renee TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

This book provides a diverse range of basic information and practical advice for adults with dyspraxia. Colley is able to describe in detail the impact that coordination and motor learning difficulties can have on many everyday activities, including...

'An evocative, endearing, entertaining and thoroughly delicious character portrait and a terrific first novel' - Donal MacIntyre, TV presenter'A tender, thought-provoking and totally gripping novel from a wonderful storyteller...deserves to be a huge...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734516227Author Linda K MurphyFormat PaperbackPage Count 148Imprint Linda K. MurphyPublisher Linda K. MurphyWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Hands-on resources for screening readers of all ages for dyslexia In Is It Dyslexia?, certified dyslexia assessment specialist April McMurtrey delivers an accessible, hands-on framework for screening readers of various ages for dyslexia.. The book offers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345442314Author Edward M. HallowellFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does 'executive functioning' mean? What are 'spiky profiles'?In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593713419Author Dr. Robert MelilloFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641521048Author Hannah BraunFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Zephyros PressPublisher Zephyros PressWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 251mm * 201mm *...

This illustrated punctuation workbook supports students with dyslexia, ADHD or other specific learning difficulties to develop their punctuation skills via inquiry-based learning.Using humour and fun cartoons to teach punctuation, the book encourages...

The second edition of the best-selling Raising Boys With ADHD features the latest information on research and treatment for boys with ADHD. This book:Empowers parents to help their sons with ADHD find success in school and beyond.Covers topics not often...

Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.Let Jay Blades' words of wisdom - gleaned from his own triumphs over adversity - help you to find your best path through life. Filled with characteristic warmth and humour, Jay talks...

A comprehensive introduction to working with people with learning disabilities, this guide provides the theoretical understanding needed to inform good practice and to help improve the quality of life of people within this group. Using accessible...

Packed with fun, creative and multi-sensory activities, this resource will help children and teenagers with dyslexia become successful learners across the curriculum.The authors provide over one hundred tried-and-tested fun and imaginative activities and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780987306357Author Moira DempseyFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint Beyond the Sea SquirtPublisher Beyond the Sea SquirtWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143115342Author Lindsey BielFormat PaperbackPage Count 512Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 201mm * 135mm *...

TWELVE MOONS follows a year spent caught between the wild sea and the changing moon of the wide Northumberland skies. Caro Giles lives on the far edge of the country, with her tribe of daughters: The Mermaid, The...

**WINNER OF THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE 2014**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSometimes your child - the most familiar person of all - is radically different from you. The saying goes that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. But what happens when it does?...

This book is a collection of ideas, activities and approaches for science learning, to support kids with learning differences aged 9+ to grow in confidence, recall and understanding. The multi-sensory and fun ideas and activities can be adapted to suit...

'A bold wake-up call for those who doubt what people with learning disabilities can do' - Sally Phillips'A call to arms to confront continued discrimination' - Sir Norman Lamb'A gem of an anthology... this collection will contribute to our growing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739927301Author Jo AcharyaFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Valley of SpringsPublisher Valley of Springs

A groundbreaking guide to managing the emotional and behavioral components of your child's sensory processing challenges Imagine having the flu, while lying in a bed of ants, listening to heavy metal at high volume, and trying to do calculus. Now...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646110766Author Heather AjzenmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge Press

TWELVE MOONS follows a year spent caught between the wild sea and the changing moon of the wide Northumberland skies. Caro Giles lives on the far edge of the country, with her tribe of daughters: The Mermaid, The...

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a debilitating neurological condition in which the brain is unable to effectively process sounds and speech. An estimated 5 - 10% of children are affected uniquely. APD can have a significant impact on all aspects of...

A beautifully designed book (packed with photos) full of wise words and encouragement from successful dyslexics working in comedy, architecture, law, fashion and many other amazing (and achievable!) careers.Honest about the challenges of dyslexia (like...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399171789Author Dr. Robert MelilloFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Books for a Better Life (Childcare/Parenting) 2016.Book InformationISBN 9780399171765Author Rita EichensteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Perigee...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638786719Author Laura McLaughlinFormat PaperbackImprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge Press

The Power of Different is an illuminating and uplifting examination of the link between brain differences and aptitude. Psychologist and bestselling author Gail Saltz presents the latest scientific research and profiles famous geniuses and lay...

The revelatory, poignant story of Rosemary Kennedy, the eldest and eventually secreted-away Kennedy daughter, and how her life transformed her family, its women especially, and an entire nation."[Larson] succeeds in providing a well-rounded portrait of a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781835632413Author Yvonne SandersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint New Generation PublishingPublisher New Generation PublishingWeight(grams)...

Chris and Gisela have been partners for twelve years. Four years ago Chris was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. For Chris, this was an explanation of why he had always regarded himself as 'socially handicapped'. For Gisela, it meant coming to terms with...

Throughout my life I have been told directly and indirectly that dyslexia is found in particular people... [In fact] dyslexia can be found in someone like me. It isn't just 'okay' but something to be proud of. This book has been written because I want...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647398675Author Dr Gavin ReidFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 485gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 191mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781338070Author Graham CaldowFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint Rethink PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 174gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679781592Author Sally ShaywitzFormat PaperbackPage Count 608Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 635gDimensions(mm)...