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The Kumars are a hard-working family.

Work is a big part of life for both John and Daisy.

Work is something that everyone should be encouraged to aim for when they leave school or college.

Going for breast screening can be worrying.

Glory is in her 30s and hasnt had a job before.

This book is about what happens when someone is accused of a crime.

This is a story about what happens when a person is arrested.

We all worry about going into hospital.

Bob has moved to a group home, but his erratic behaviour and terrifying nightmares unsettle the other people living there.

Jenny has moved to a group home, but she is very unhappy and unsettled.

Neil is desperate to make new friends and be close to other people, but he just doesnt know how.

Dean goes to the theatre with his family.

After her dad is violent towards her mum, Katie is sad and distracted at college.

Katie meets David and falls in love.

Ben doesnt like being rushed and when Paul wont make time for a chat, Ben gets cross and upset.

Everyone feels sad when somebody dies, and people with intellectual disabilities have the same feelings of grief as anyone else.

Polly is the victim of an assault.

Written for busy foster carers and adoptive parents, this book provides a concise introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and how to support a child with a diagnosis.

This step-by-step manual explains how to adapt CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) approaches to OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) for autistic children and adults.

Struggling to manage your tics in the classroom?

Meet Harry.

On July 4th 2013, Connor Sparrowhawk, also known as Laughing Boy or LB, was found dead in a specialist NHS unit.

Dealing with the everyday realities facing teens with Asperger Syndrome, this book presents a toolkit of tried-and-trusted ideas to help them work through difficulties and find the solutions that work best for them.

Understanding sensory issues can be the key to overcoming them.

"e;I knew this guy was out of the square.

How do you create an ordinary family life, while dealing with the extraordinary needs of an autistic child?

Equipping you with the knowledge and tools to become an effective case manager for your child, this book provides straightforward, practical instructions to create a comprehensive guide to your child's unique ASD profile.

Providing everything you need to know about the use of weighted blankets to help with sensory integration, improve sleep, ease chronic pain and more, this book includes:* What a weighted blanket is and how it works* An exploration of deep pressure and how weight on the body affects the mind* Guidelines for using weighted blankets at home and in professional environments* Studies into the effectiveness of weighted blankets* Advice on how to select an appropriate weighted blanket or sew your own.

Filled with strategies and advice, this empowering guide presents practical ways to improve the mental wellbeing of people on the Autism Spectrum.

Why is Autism Spectrum Disorder so misunderstood in girls and women and why do so many go under the radar without the support that they need?

The late teens and twenties are exciting times, but filled with potential pitfalls as young people navigate the transition into independent adult life.

Self-injurious behavior occurs in almost half of those with autism and is one of the most devastating and challenging-to-treat behaviors.

Selected for Reading Well for Dementia 2024: endorsed by health experts, charities and people affected by dementia.

Completely revised and updated, this book focuses on sensory perceptual problems as identified by individuals on the autism spectrum.

Presenting a revolutionary lifestyle approach for the whole family, this step-by-step guide will help you to reduce your child's stress and anxiety levels by regulating their environment, eating and nutrition, energy, and encouraging emotional self-regulation.

Advocating for dementia for 20 years, Christine Bryden has been instrumental in ensuring that people with dementia are included in discussions about the condition and how to manage and think about it.

Written by and for teens and young adults with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD), as well as for their parents, teachers, therapists, and others who care about them, and backed by the latest neuropsychological research, NLD from the Inside Out offers hundreds of useful tips on: - Organization and planning, including study skills- How to successfully navigate the transition from dependent child to independent adult - Creating more harmonious family and peer relationships- Changing disabling attitudes.

Puberty, personal hygiene and sex can be difficult topics to broach with your child, especially when they have an intellectual disability or autism.

Unravelling the complexities of relationships and sexuality, this straight-talking guide will help you to navigate the associated social, emotional and physical issues.

Most people would describe Walker Hughes as warm, enthusiastic and charismatic - even if he doesn't say very much.

"e;Are you beginning to see past the disability and starting to appreciate the gift?

With the help of this handy guide, you can bring tried and tested occupational therapy activities into your home and encourage your child to succeed with everyday tasks while having fun in the process.

Luke Jackson's unabridged and sparkling sequel to his best-selling user guide to adolescence Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome is the must-read handbook for teenagers and young adults on the autism spectrum.

Meet Harry - a young boy with sensory processing difficulties.

Whether or not to seek an official diagnosis is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer suggestions on the pros and cons of being tested for Asperger's/HFA.

Difficulties with feeling empathy or being perceiving to have a lack of empathy is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer strategies that really work to improve empathetic attunement.

Choosing the right career is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer career guidance that really work.

Bullying is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer suggestions for coping strategies that really work.

Disclosing a diagnosis is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer suggestions for disclosure strategies that really work.

Getting and keeping a job is a key daily stressor for people with Asperger's Syndrome and this ebook is packed with advice from Aspie mentors who have all been there, done that, and offer suggestions for employment strategies that really work.