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Paperback. Since their initial shock at their daughter's disability, Karina's parents have experienced the challenges and joys of raising a child with special needs. This is the account of Karina's first six years, as told to Cheryl Rogers. It is a valuable resource for the families of Down Syndrome children, teachers and disability service workers. Num Pages: 112 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: JMP; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 154 x 7. Weight in Grams: 154.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028205
ISBN
9781853028205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.09

Paperback. Written principally for parents, this is a book which explains what it means for your child to be diagnosed with PDD, NOS, autism or Asperger Syndrome, and where you go from there. The authors describe the symptoms of PDD, what a diagnosis means, how a child fits into the diagnostic terminology and the diagnostic procedures involved. Num Pages: 160 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: VFJD; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028762
ISBN
9781853028762
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.87

Paperback. When I'm Away From Home is a workbook designed to provide specific information about the individual care requirements of a disabled child for anyone responsible for their care. It includes the child's medical and physical needs, their daily routine and a section which they can fill in themselves about their personality, preferences and habits. Num Pages: 76 pages, directory. BIC Classification: JFFG; VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 5. Weight in Grams: 162.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
76
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853028984
ISBN
9781853028984
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.84

Paperback. Looking at the possible remedies available, such as tinted glasses, nutritional supplements and exercising, and considering the benefits of early identification of dyslexia, this book will be an essential practical resource for both the parents of, and the professionals who work, with people with dyslexia. Num Pages: 112 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JNSG1; VFJD; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 7. Weight in Grams: 142.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
106
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029059
ISBN
9781853029059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.35

Paperback. James Williams is an SP (special person) - he was diagnosed with autism in childhood. His mother, Joan Matthews, is an NP (normal person). As James grew up, his different perception of the world created problems. Together, he and his mother met the challenges with ingenuity and humour. This is a book of their practical solutions to those problems. Num Pages: 304 pages, index. BIC Classification: VFJ; YX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (JC) Children's (6-12); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 233 x 17. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029141
ISBN
9781853029141
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.65

Paperback. Written from a parent's perspective, this book gives a candid and thoughtful account of a family's trek through the world of Asperger Syndrome. The author makes it clear that while professional help can be necessary, parents are in the best position to make a difference in their children's lives and should be in control of their care and education. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: VFJD; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 18. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029370
ISBN
9781853029370
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.65

Paperback. Based on a study conducted with chronically ill children, Pediatric Dramatherapy shows how children who are unable to verbalize their feelings or inner conflicts can do so through dramatherapy. The major sources of stress for chronically ill children are examined as they relate to situations within selected stories. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, tables, graphs, index. BIC Classification: MJW; MQTC; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029615
ISBN
9781853029615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.27

Paperback. This book tells the story of two parents of a child diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). The book describes their experiences in obtaining educational services and information about the disability community, what they learned from those experiences and what other parents can do to help their own child. Num Pages: 224 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JNSL; VFJB; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029912
ISBN
9781853029912
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.35

Paperback. Caring for a Child with Autism is an informative handbook in association with the National Autistic Society, written for parents with a recently diagnosed autistic child. This is a thorough introduction to autistic spectrum disorders, to be consulted time and time again as new questions arise. Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029967
ISBN
9781853029967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.61

Paperback. 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. Editor(s): Allard, Amanda; Carlin, Jeanne; Delamore, Jan. Num Pages: 169 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: LNTQ; VFJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 896.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
National Children's Bureau Enterprises Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907969546
ISBN
9781907969546
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.18

Hardcover. The acclaimed approach to helping children with autism, profiled in the award-winning documentary Autism: The Musical This groundbreaking book outlines seven integrated keys for educators and parents to make meaningful connections with children on the autism spectrum. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNSG2; MJNA; MQTC; VFJB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470644096
ISBN
9780470644096
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 159.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc United States
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9780440506751
ISBN
9780440506751
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.78

Paperback. H-E-R-S-C-U-E: pronounced like the high-pitched sound a dolphin makes with "eeer-keee" sandwiched in the middle. Being baptised Herscue by her Asperger's husband Jomphrey is just one of a collection of tales presented in this frank memoir on the ups, downs, and idiosyncrasies of an Aspie marriage. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BM; MJNA; VFJD; VFVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 215 x 35. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849056960
ISBN
9781849056960
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.31

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Human Kinetics Publishers United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781450402200
ISBN
9781450402200
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 342 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MMGW; VFJB; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 27. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781462519859
ISBN
9781462519859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.32

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 40 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: VF; VXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 229 x 10. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company United States
Edition
Original ed.
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780892818419
ISBN
9780892818419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.36

Paperback. This daily meditation guide for older people is drawn from interviews the author conducted with men and women between the ages of 58 and 92. She found that each of them had discovered activities that gave their lives meaning, and the book shows the wisdom they gained through living a full life. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: JM; VFJG; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 128 x 29. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Hazelden
Condition
New
SKU
V9781568381176
ISBN
9781568381176
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.93

Paperback. Clean copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Mainstream Publishing
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0245727
ISBN
9781851589418
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Clean copy with some light shelfwear.Good to very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
Edition
Re-issue
Number of pages
96
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KRF0000055
ISBN
9780761107361
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. With an increasingly dominant diet industry, this anti-diet book is helpful to women who love their own body and face the demands of 21st-century living with confidence. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: VFDW; VFMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 27. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Cornerstone
Condition
New
SKU
9781784753092
ISBN
9781784753092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. This research-based, practical book demonstrates how music and music therapy can be applied in a variety of treatment settings to bring about therapeutic change. This book will be of interest to music therapists, substance abuse counsellors and anybody else interested in the relationship between music and addiction and the therapeutic use of music. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; MQTC; VFJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
9781849050128
ISBN
9781849050128
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.11

Paperback. Do you want to call him Romeo? Or her Tiger Lily? Does the name you have chosen suit your surname? With so many names to choose from, it's not surprising that many parents find choosing a name for their child an alarming prospect. This work offers a survey of over 4,000 names that help you survive this particular minefield. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HBTG; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Vermilion
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091894771
ISBN
9780091894771
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

Paperback. A parenting book, that is a synthesis of research from a wide range of world-renowned professionals, together with the experiences of real parents and children. It provides thought-provoking and helpful advice that has helped thousands of parents through the tough problems, contentious issues and crucial questions faced by everyone with children. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 37. Weight in Grams: 610.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Hodder Paperbacks
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340734643
ISBN
9780340734643
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.98

Paperback. Do you want to quit smoking, but worry that you'll gain weight? This book and the accompanying CD presents a conditioning system which helps you retrain your mind and body so that you no longer need cigarettes and actually feel better without them. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: VFL; VXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Bantam Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780593055366
ISBN
9780593055366
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 13.39

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