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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues > Disability & illness
Why can't I remember what my parents just asked me to do? Why do I
feel stressed out at school when the teacher is writing on the
board and talking at the same time? And what can I do about it?
Working memory issues affect a huge proportion of kids with
learning differences like ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ASD.
These issues can make them feel frustrated or bored, as working
memory and intelligence are two very different things. Kids with
working memory problems can also act out in the classroom and at
home. In this child-friendly and authoritative guide, international
working memory expert Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway walks you through
what working memory is, what it feels like to have problems with
your working memory, and what you can do about it. She presents key
tips and strategies, such as the benefits of eating chocolate or of
barefoot running, that will help children both at home and at
school, and includes a section at the end for adults describing how
we can test for working memory issues.
This book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the
autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the
autism spectrum can do. Full of insights about being awesome and
autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the
world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and
thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for
managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences
and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you
can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on
your strengths and work on your challenges. This book helps you
develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life
with as little stress and anxiety as possible.
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The Zoo Inside Me
(Hardcover)
Ruth Doyle; Illustrated by Yessica Baeten
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R406
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Sometimes we feel brave as a lion or shy like a mouse... and that
zoo inside our heads can make us behave differently on the outside.
Feelings can be hard to understand. You can't see it, but this
little boy is part mischievous monkey, part curious llama, and part
chameleon, hiding from the world. It feels to him like there's not
enough room for all of those jumbling feelings inside, but the zoo
in all of us makes us who we are - reaching out to the world from
the part you can't see. And sometimes, all it takes to make things
right is friendship - and to realise that everyone else has a zoo
inside them, too... This is a picture book that champions our
emotions, feelings and behaviours in a way that makes them feel
relatable and easier to understand.
Pablo's face is sad, but he is not sad. Pablo wants to play with
Lorna, but how can he tell Mum? Ladybird Readers is a graded
reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern
stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as
a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully
written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the
structured language progression that will help children develop
their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking
skills. The eight levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the
CEFR framework and include language activities that provide
preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams.
Are you sad, Pablo?, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR
framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain
a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple
adjectives.
From zippy little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rock friends
get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to
find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike
all of the other rocks, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because
he's flat on one side. Determined not to leave their friend behind,
the rocks set out to help Ricky roll - one way or another: When the
last knotwas tied, and the work was all done, the only step left
was for Rick to have fun.They stood back and watched, feeling
nervous and tense,as Rick breathed in deep, with increasing
suspense. He moved slowly at first, testing out his new mold, and
then, for the first time...Ricky the rock rolled! This sweet,
imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of
characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and
triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship,
combining the spirit ofThe Giving Treewith the rhyme and rhythm of
Dr. Seuss. Targeted for children ages 3-11, this is the first of a
series of books featuring the "You Rock Group" that kids are sure
to cherish as they grow, and learn from through empowering,
motivating and fun-to-read stories.
This picture book aims to raise awareness of the impact that
cerebral palsy can have on an individual and their family in a
child-friendly and supportive way. It is aimed at 4-11 year olds
and has been inspired and informed by people with lived experiences
of cerebral palsy. Through rhyme and engaging illustrations this
book hopes to start conversations about cerebral palsy, in order to
help relieve anxieties that children might have about someone close
to them who may be living with cerebral palsy. The MY HAS series of
books aims to help children to understand a range of long-term
health conditions whilst promoting an inclusive and diverse
society.
This picture book aims to raise awareness of the impact that
dementia can have on an individual and their family in a
child-friendly and supportive way. It is aimed at 4-11 year olds
and has been inspired and informed by people with lived experiences
of dementia. Through rhyme and engaging illustrations this book
hopes to start conversations about dementia, in order to help
relieve anxieties that children might have about someone close to
them who may be living with dementia. The MY HAS series of books
aims to help children to understand a range of long-term health
conditions whilst promoting an inclusive and diverse society.
Social media star and comedian Josh Sundquist takes readers on his
hilarious journey to the fringes of viral stardom to discover if
it's possible to be both very famous and very happy. As a
semi-famous internet creator, Josh Sundquist knows what it's like
to chase fame, but he also knows that more fame usually means more
stress. So he set out on a pseudo-scientific investigation to find
out if there is any way for fame and happiness to overlap. He
attempts to define the word "fame"-hint: it's harder than you'd
think. He turns back time to identify the first
facially-recognizable celebrity (you might know his former BFF
Brutus). He digs into the numbers to debunk urban legends
associated with stardom (ever heard of the 27 Club?). He talks to
other semi-famous people (from K-pop sensations to former child
stars) and asks them: Is this fame thing making you happy? If not,
why are you doing it? If so, what's your secret? All while
recounting funny stories about his own cringy fame-seeking (like
his many attempts, and failures, to get onto MTV). Packed with
playful diagrams, fascinating insights from celebrities, and
embarrassing truths from Josh's experience with semi-fame, this is
a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming famous...or
at least going viral on TikTok.
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Just Like Me
(Hardcover)
Louise Gooding; Illustrated by Melissa Iwai, Caterina Delli Carri, Cathyhookey Cathyhookey, Angel Chang
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R313
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An anthology of 40 inspirational figures who are neurologically or physically diverse.
The world is full of people who are a little different. Our uniqueness makes us who we are. We are all 'different; not less'.
This is a collection of the true stories of 40 inspirational figures from around the world, all of whom are physically or neurologically diverse. Each story includes struggles and triumphs, a motivational quote and information on each condition.
Reflective of our diverse society, this book features Simone Biles, Selena Gomez, Temple Grandin, Warwick Davies, Daniel Radcliffe, Stephen Hawking, Greta Thunberg and many more.
Meet Zoe - a young girl with dyslexia. Zoe invites readers to learn
about dyslexia from her perspective. She helps readers to
understand the challenges faced by a child with dyslexia,
explaining what dyslexia is and how it affects her at home and at
school. Zoe describes exactly why she finds reading, writing and
words so difficult, and how other people can help her in these
areas. This illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7
and upwards, and will be an excellent way to start a discussion
about dyslexia, in the classroom or at home. The Can I tell you
about...? series offers simple introductions to a range of limiting
conditions. Friendly characters invite readers to learn about their
experiences of living with a particular condition and how they
would like to be helped and supported. These books serve as
excellent starting points for family and classroom discussions.
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Inside Out
(Paperback)
Terry Trueman
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R248
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In a busy coffee shop, a robbery goes wrong. Two gunmen hold seven
hostages, including teenager Zach Wahhsted. What nobody realizes at
first is that Zach is anything but ordinary and his troubled mind
is more dangerous than any weapon. Terry Trueman has created a
compelling character with the same shocking power and heartbreaking
compassion as his Printz Honor Award debut novel, Stuck in Neutral.
Ages 12+
Get the real inside scoop on thriving as a teen with attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Drawing on her own
experiences living with the disorder, college student Grace
Friedman-along with paediatric neurologist Sarah Cheyette-offers
valuable tips and tricks to help you face the unique challenges of
ADHD. If you're a teen with ADHD, you care about academic and
social success just as much as your peers do but you may also
experience difficulties keeping up in school and maintaining good
relationships with friends and family. In addition, you probably
find it challenging to stay organized, articulate your struggles to
others and cope with overwhelming pressure - especially as college
approaches. This workbook will give you solid skills for addressing
the challenges of ADHD so you can live up to your true potential.
In Winning with ADHD, you'll learn powerful and proven-effective
cognitive behavioural strategies for coping with overwhelm, staying
organized, tackling assignments, preparing for exams, dealing with
emotions, communicating effectively with adults and maintaining
strong friendships. You'll also find valuable information about
ADHD medication, how your brain works, as well as self-advocacy
skills to help you get ahead in high school, college, and beyond.
As a teen with ADHD, you may face many unique challenges. This
workbook will give you everything you need to get one step ahead of
your ADHD and thrive in all aspects of life.
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Zoom!
(Paperback)
Robert Munsch; Illustrated by Michael Martchenko
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R211
R176
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With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw describes the
challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year- old with spinal muscular
atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and
everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humour and
a "you-only-live-once" perspective on life. While he does talk
about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers
an eye opening perspective on what it is like to have a
life-threatening disease.
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