Disability and chronic illness
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Tackling Disability Discrimination and Disability Hate Crime
A Multidisciplinary Guide
Edited by Robina Shah and Paul Giannasi
A comprehensive multidisciplinary guide to disability discrimination and disability hate crime which explains what it is and how best to respond. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 8.94in x 5.94in / 227mm x 151mm, 280pp, $41.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-528-42015, Ebook, ePUB, 280pp, $41.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-941-8 -
Supporting Disabled People with their Sexual Lives
A Clear Guide for Health and Social Care Professionals
Tuppy Owens with Claire de Than
A straight-talking guide to helping disabled people fulfil their sexual lives, covering sexual needs, difficulties disabled people experience and communication. How professionals can support disabled people with sex is covered, and a chapter on the law is included. Essential reading for practitioners working with or supporting disabled people. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.38in / 229mm x 162mm, 224pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-396-92014, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-762-9 -
Sexuality and Relationships in the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities
Standing in My Shoes
Edited by Rohhss Chapman, Sue Ledger and Louise Townson with Daniel Docherty
Wide-ranging, authoritative and grounded in the expertise of people with intellectual disabilities, this book offers an authentic account of the challenges those with intellectual disabilities face in their relationships and sex lives across the globe and explores what society needs to do to respect their rights. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.65in x 6.85in / 245mm x 174mm, 232pp, $42.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-250-42014, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $42.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-530-4 -
Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities Experiencing Loss and Bereavement
Theory and Compassionate Practice
Edited by Sue Read
This authoritative edited text looks at how diverse and complicated experiences of loss can be for people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). It discusses current theory, practice issues in health and care settings, and specific considerations for children, individuals with autism, those in forensic environments, and those facing their own death. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.91in / 229mm x 150mm, 280pp, $49.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-369-32014, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, $49.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-726-1 -
Can I tell you about having a Stroke?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Lisa Taylor and Swee Hong Chia, illustrated by Katie Stanton
Fred invites readers to learn about what it is like to have a stroke, explaining what a stroke is and how family members, carers and friends can help support someone with the various challenges they may face after having a stroke. This illustrated book will be ideal for anyone who knows someone who's had a stroke, from child to adult. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.06in / 228mm x 154mm, 64pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-495-92014, Ebook, ePUB, 64pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-913-5 -
Can I tell you about ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Jacqueline Rayner, illustrated by Jason Lythgoe-Hay
Mollie and her family help readers to understand what it is like to have ME/CFS and how it can affect their day-to-day family life. They explain what ME/CFS is and how it can affect people in different ways. This illustrated book is packed with accessible information and will be an ideal introduction to this often misunderstood condition. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.06in / 228mm x 154mm, 64pp, $13.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-452-22014, Ebook, ePUB, 64pp, $13.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-826-8 -
Dignity & Inclusion
Making it work for children with behaviour that challenges
Edited by Amanda Allard, Jeanne Carlin and Jan Delamore
Aims to ensure that children whose behaviour is challenging as a result of either a severe learning disability or autism can access education and childcare. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 11.65in x 8.27in / 296mm x 210mm, 169pp, $41.95ISBN: 97819079695462015, Ebook, ePUB, 169pp, $41.95ISBN: 9781909391611 -
Dignity & Inclusion
Making it work for children with complex health care needs
Edited by Amanda Allard, Jeanne Carlin and Jan Delamore
This practical resource closely examines the business of managing complex health needs Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 11.65in x 8.43in / 296mm x 214mm, 201pp, $41.95ISBN: 97819079695392015, Ebook, ePUB, 201pp, $41.95ISBN: 9781909391604 -
Personalisation in Practice
Supporting Young People with Disabilities through the Transition to Adulthood
Suzie Franklin with Helen Sanderson
Accessibly written, this book shows how person-centred planning tools and individual budgets work in practice. Drawing on the experience of supporting a young woman with autism and learning difficulties through the transition into adulthood, the authors clearly explain how the ideas discussed can be applied to a variety of circumstances. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.02in / 228mm x 153mm, 128pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-443-02013, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-816-9 -
Can I tell you about Parkinson's Disease?
A guide for family, friends and carers
Alan M. Hultquist, illustrated by Lydia T. Corrow
Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life, why some tasks can be especially challenging for him, and how he can be helped. This illustrated book will be a helpful guide for family, friends and carers and a great starting point for group discussions. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.14in / 228mm x 156mm, 56pp, $13.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-948-02013, Ebook, ePUB, 56pp, $13.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-767-4
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