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Using a Wheelchair
(Paperback)
Robin Twiddy; Designed by Gareth Liddington
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R273
R220
Discovery Miles 2 200
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We all share the same world, but do we experience it in the same
way? A Different World gives children the opportunity to see the
world through others' eyes. Readers will understand what challenges
other people face on a daily basis and be provided with the tools
that will allow them to challenge their own assumptions about the
world.
Empowering and practical, this guide is the perfect companion for
parents who are finding it difficult to tell their children about
their autism diagnosis. It provides a realistic yet uplifting
approach to autism, treating it not as a disability but as a
difference. Not telling children about their autism diagnosis can
have a significant negative impact on their mental health; by
equipping parents with a language of positivity around autism, the
book will make a difference to many children on the spectrum. It
advises on how and when to talk to autistic children with both high
and low care needs, and provides guidance on supporting children's
relationships with peers at school, as well as how to broach the
conversation with the child's siblings. Concise and easy to read,
The Little Book of Autism FAQs answers parents' questions with
accessible language, preparing them to approach this difficult
conversation in a constructive manner.
Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has
Multiple Sclerosis and depression. Part of the best-selling Can I
Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children
who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home.
It describes what young carers like Carly do, and the practical and
emotional impact caring can have on home and school life, both
positive and negative. It also explains what support is available
for young carers, including from family, friends and teachers as
well as other professionals and online. Carly's story will help
young carers explore their worries and concerns, and help family
members and professionals support young carers.
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Finding Home
(Hardcover)
Esteli Meza; Illustrated by Esteli Meza
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R584
R528
Discovery Miles 5 280
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A powerful social-emotional picture book about friendship and
courage in the face of hardship. When Conejo's house blows away in
a storm, his friends and neighbors take turns helping him look for
it. Though they do not find his house, they each send him on his
way with good cheer and small gifts. Conejo is grateful for their
support, but still finds himself sitting with sadness for some
time. When the rain clears, Conejo finds the courage to rebuild. He
fills his new home with the memories, love, and support he
collected from his friends along the way.
When one of the most famous paintings in the world is stolen, four
young lives are changed, for four very different reasons. The Guy
decides to have a house party while his parents are out of town.
The Girl is adjusting to life in a new country. The Artist has
discovered that forgery is a lucrative business. And his Ex, mother
of his baby, is just trying to make ends meet. As Guy, a feckless
high-school senior, plans the party of the year, Rafi worries about
her mother, who is still grieving over the drowning death of Rafi's
little brother back in Bolivia and haunted by the specter of La
Llorona, the weeping ghost who steals children. Meanwhile, Rafi's
uncle is an art dealer involved in a scheme to steal one of the
most famous paintings in the world, but he needs the forgery skills
of Luke, a talented artist who has just split up with his
girlfriend, Penny, who wants nothing more than to get him back to
be a proper father to Joshie, the baby Rafi babysits. Engaging,
provocative, darkly humorous and fast-paced, with a shocking and
near-tragic ending, when Rafi's mother's grief tips over into
mental illness. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in
English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a
particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes
as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves
toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author
develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on related topics such as Louis Braille, a timeline, and a bibliography enhance readers' understanding of the subject.
In this friendly guide, a girl called Amber explains all about her
'dancing eyes,' or nystagmus. Amber explains how children with
nystagmus might need to read, learn or play differently, and what
their families, school and friends can do to help. She invites
readers to learn the causes and symptoms, to help others understand
the condition and help increase the self-esteem and confidence of
those who have it. This accessible guide for children aged 7+ is an
excellent starting point for parents, teachers and other
professionals working with children with nystagmus. It includes a
practical checklist of easy adaptations to make school or home
environments easier and more enjoyable for children with nystagmus,
as well as a helpful list of recommended resources for additional
support.
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Autism
(Hardcover)
Stephane Hillard
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R976
Discovery Miles 9 760
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Experience day-to-day life for a dyslexic kid, including school
life, bullying and coping with tests and homework, in this frank
and funny diary. Co-authored with a teenage boy with dyslexia and
illustrated with cartoons, this is a positive yet honest look at
the difficulties of being dyslexic. Using a simple and relatable
approach, the authors display the ups and downs of school - and
home - life with a reading difficulty, focussing on the sometimes
overwhelming experience of being at a bigger school and studying
loads of new subjects. Providing tips for what really helps and
works based on real-life experience, this fun, accessible book
shows teens and tweens with dyslexia that they are far from alone
in their experiences.
Young Adult Nonfiction. Self-Improvement. HARRY POTTER POWER uses
motifs and situations from the popular Harry Potter series and
links them to theories and strategies designed to help young people
overcome anxiety, anger, depression, and grief. It combines a fun
and innovative use of well-known Harry Potter icons with more
serious advice, reflection material and activities to help young
people apply this perspective. Practical, thought-provoking, and
with strong relevance to real world issues, HARRY POTTER POWER is
an ideal tool to help young people develop resilience and
self-esteem.
If a grownup you love has bipolar disorder, what does that mean? In
this friendly guide, 11-year-old Josh tells all about his dad's
bipolar, including what mental illness is, and how it can affect
patients and their families. The guide explains in child-friendly
terms how different types of bipolar affect people's feelings and
behaviour. It is a comforting book that prepares young readers for
the hard parts of knowing someone with bipolar, while communicating
that bipolar is nothing to be afraid or ashamed of. Providing an
excellent starting point for discussion both at home and in the
classroom, it also includes a helpful list of recommended sources
for additional support.
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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