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The ABCs of Learning Disabilities
by Lorraine Graham Jeanette Berman Bernice Wong Maureen HoskynThe ABCs of Learning Disabilities, Second Edition, discusses major research findings on learning disabilities in children, adolescents and adults in language, memory, social skills, self-regulation, reading, mathematics, and writing, with an additional chapter on assessment. This concise primer is intended for use as an undergraduate introductory text to the field. Written with an evenness of tone, breadth, and depth, the conveys an engaging style meant to encourage the beginning student to identify the “big picture" and to be interested in conceptual issues as well as research findings.Undergraduate level text90% new materialConcise introduction to fieldCovers current concepts like removing the IQ-performance discrepancy formula in diagnosing learning disabilitiesNew chapter on self-regulation and learning disabilitiesWhole school approach to social skills intervention
Self-Injurious Behavior in Intellectual Disabilities (ISSN #Volume 2)
by Johannes Rojahn Stephen R. Schroeder Theodore A HochSelf-Injurious Behavior in Intellectual Disabilities gives a broad overview of the literature in the area of self-injurious behavior in people with intellectual disabilities, but most of the text is dedicated to the review of the behavioral and biological research in this field. In fact, it is our view that the most promising heuristic approach for the advancement of our understanding of this phenomenon and for its management and treatment is likely the bio-behavioral perspective in which behavior can be studied at the intersect of learning and the biological bases of behavior. We propose an overarching heuristic model, which we call the Gene-Brain-Behavior Model of Self-Injurious Behavior that presents a platform to integrate disparate, and previously isolated scientific approaches.Written by 3 authors to provide cohesive coverageBridges the gap between psychological behavior and psychiatryExamines the overlap between intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities
Handbook For Dragon Slayers
by Merrie HaskellYearning for life in a cloistered scriptorium, thirteen-year-old Princess Matilda, whose lame foot brings fear of the evil eye, escapes her scheming cousin Ivo and joins her servant Judith and an old friend, Parz, in hunting dragons and writing about them.
Dragon Towers (Dragon Towers)
by Pip BirdTake to the skies and join Dragon Towers – the school where everyone has their own dragon best friend! A hilarious new series from the author of the Naughtiest Unicorn – highly illustrated, full of fun and adventure, and starring a dragon with a magical bum. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up.
Illuminated: Autism & All The Things I’ve left Unsaid
by null Melanie SykesThe impactful and empowering memoir from Melanie Sykes Melanie Sykes has been a face on our screens, a voice on our radios for nearly thirty years. As a presenter and broadcaster people turned to her for her humour, her honesty and insight. But between all the interviews and chat shows, is a life unseen, a story unsaid. Her journey – from up north to down south, from Manchester to LA and via London, Paris and India, and through the eye of the storm of celebrity culture is a rollercoaster ride. Sex, drugs and rock and roll, certainly, but also brass bands and ice cream vans, broken hearts and healing adventures – a search not for fame but for freedom. Her autism diagnosis in midlife has supercharged that journey – and means this isn’t a story just of breakdown, but of breakthrough. Funny, furious and gloriously frank, this is a book that lifts the lid on being a woman in the media, navigating relationships, and being a neurodivergent person speaking up in a neurotypical world. Illuminated is Melanie, in her own inimitable voice.
The Last Word
by Amy PriceRaw and unflinching This is a mother’s account of her daughter’s life And of Katie Price and her turbulent rise to fame
How Not to Fit In: An Unapologetic Guide To Navigating Autism And Adhd
by Jess Joy Charlotte Mia’The lack of information around how ADHD and autism shows up in adults means that many of us have been assuming we were anxious, not working hard enough, or just entirely failing altogether.’ – Jess Joy and Charlotte Mia
Cosima Unfortunate Foils a Fraud (Cosima Unfortunate #2)
by null Laura NoakesCosima has finally found her happy ending but unfortunately, trouble isn't far behind. . . Cosima Unfortunate returns for a new adventure! A warm, funny, exciting and empowering tale of friendship, family and mystery, with joyous and authentic disabled representation, from the author of COSIMA UNFORTUNATE STEALS A STAR. Cosima lives at the Star Diamond Home for Children with her best friends Diya, Mary and Pearl. Since uncovering a dastardly plot and escaping their cruel captors, life has been one of peace and contentment – and particularly so for Cos. For alongside her friendships, Cos finally has a real family, too – and every day spent with her long-lost father is more magical than the last. But where Cos goes, adventure is sure to follow – and when a world-famous painting is stolen, Cos’s father is arrested for the crime. Cos and her friends know he has been framed – and they are sure that notorious thief, the Spectre, is responsible. Cos is determined that she won’t lose her father again – and the girls must use spirit, wit, bravery and ingenuity to solve the crime and bring him safely home… The perfect read for fans of Katherine Rundell, Tamzin Merchant, Robin Stevens and Anna James
Cosima Unfortunate Steals A Star (Cosima Unfortunate #1)
by Laura NoakesExciting, funny, moving – and featuring joyous and authentic disabled representation – Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star is the middle-grade debut of 2023.
Normal Schmormal: My Occasionally Helpful Guide To Parenting Kids With Special Needs
by Ashley BlakerThe heartwarming and hilarious part-memoir, part-guide from comedian and father-of-six Ashley Blaker, on parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.
His Secret Wife
by Lisa Timoney‘The most consuming, original, clever and moving book I've read in some time. It tore my heart out…Brilliant!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What happens when his secret wife is the only one who can save your child?
Time and Tide
by Charlie BirdA poignant and introspective memoir from Irish journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird.
Twelve Moons: A Year Under A Shared Sky
by Caro GilesTWELVE MOONS follows a year spent caught between the wild sea and the changing moon of the wide Northumberland skies.
Silenced: The Shocking True Story Of A Young Girl Too Afraid To Speak
by Rosie LewisPART 3 OF 3 A family with a dark secret.A child who refuses to speak.Rosie must help her before it’s too late.
Silenced: The Shocking True Story Of A Young Girl Too Afraid To Speak
by Rosie LewisPART 2 OF 3 A family with a dark secret.A child who refuses to speak.Rosie must help her before it’s too late.
Silenced: The Shocking True Story Of A Young Girl Too Afraid To Speak
by Rosie LewisPART 1 OF 3 A family with a dark secret.A child who refuses to speak.Rosie must help her before it’s too late.
Silenced: The Shocking True Story Of A Young Girl Too Afraid To Speak
by Rosie LewisA family with a dark secret.A child who refuses to speak.Rosie must help her before it’s too late.
Untypical: How The World Isn't Built For Autistic People And What We Should All Do About It
by Pete WharmbyIt’s time to remake the world – the ground-breaking book on what steps we should all be taking for the autistic people in our lives.
Paris: The Memoir
by null Paris HiltonPARIS: A MILLION MEANINGS IN A SINGLE NAME Heiress. Party girl. Problem child. Selfie taker. Model. Reality star. Self-created. The labels attached to Paris Hilton. Founder. Entrepreneur. Pop Culture Maker. Innovator. Survivor. Activist. Daughter. Sister. Wife. Mother. The roles Paris embraces as a fully realized woman. Paris rose to prominence as an heiress to the Hilton hotel empire but cultivated her fame and fortune as the IT Girl of the aughts, a time marked by the burgeoning 24-hour entertainment news cycle and the advent of the celebrity blog. Using her celebrity brand, Paris set in motion her innovative business ventures, while being the constant target of tabloid culture that dismissively wrote her off as “famous for being famous.” With tenacity, sharp business acumen and grit, she built a global empire and, in the process, became a truly modern icon beloved around the world. Now, with courage, honesty, and humour, Paris Hilton is ready to take stock, place it all in context and share her story with the world. Separating the creation from the creator, the brand from the ambassador, Paris: The Memoir strips away all we thought we knew about a celebrity icon, taking us back to a privileged childhood lived through the lens of undiagnosed ADHD, a teenage rebellion that triggered a panicked – and perilous – decision by her parents. Led to believe they were saving their child’s life, Paris’s mother and father had her kidnapped and saw her sent to a series of ‘emotional growth boarding schools’, where she survived almost two years of verbal, physical and sexual abuse. In the midst of a hell we now call the ‘troubled teen industry’, Paris created a beautiful inner world where the ugliness couldn’t touch her. She came out, resolving to trust no-one but herself as she transformed that fantasy world into a multibillion-dollar reality. Recounting her perilous journey through pre-#MeToo sexual politics with grace, dignity and just the right amount of sass. Paris: The Memoir tracks the evolution of celebrity culture through the story of the figure at its leading edge, full of defining moments and marquee names. Most important, Paris shows us her path to peace while she challenges us to question our role in her story and in our own. Welcome to Paris.
Lean Fall Stand
by Jon McGregor‘It leaves the reader moved and subtly changed, as if she had become part of the story’ Hilary Mantel ’So moving and delicate and terrifying and haunting’ Maggie O’Farrell The highly anticipated new novel from the Costa-award winning, three-times Booker-longlisted author of Reservoir 13.
Lucky
by null Ed Jackson‘What a story and what an inspirational human. Ed is a total legend.’ Joe Wicks ‘A life-affirming story . . . inspirational’ Tim Peake As seen in the Daily Mail From tragedy to triumph, one step at a time – an inspirational story of triumph over adversity against the odds At just 28 years old, Ed Jackson was told he would never walk again. After a miscalculated dive into a pool, he suffered multiple cardiac arrests, a broken neck and a partially severed spinal cord. Lying paralysed in intensive care, the former rugby player knew his life would never be the same. But he wasn’t ready to give up hope. Driven by relentless determination, Ed embarked on an incredible journey to independence. Millimetre by millimetre, he began to regain movement in his fingers and toes. Defying the expectations of even the most optimistic doctors, step by step, Ed began to walk again. Fuelled by a renewed appreciation for life and a determination to help others suffering similar injuries to his own, Ed set his sights on a new challenge: mountaineering. Embarking on a gruelling climb to raise funds for a spinal unit in Kathmandu, Ed realises that, once again, the odds are stacked against him. Will he be able to overcome his own life-changing injury and transform others’ lives for the better? Lucky is the story of how Ed faced the impossible when it seemed all hope was lost, and shows how you, too, can overcome the biggest challenges that life sends your way. Lucky was a Sunday Times bestseller in the w/b August 9th 2021
Let Me Go: Part 3 of 3: Abused and Afraid, She Has Nothing to Live for
by Casey WatsonLet Me Go is the powerful new memoir from foster carer and Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.
Let Me Go: Part 2 of 3: Abused and Afraid, She Has Nothing to Live for
by Casey WatsonLet Me Go is the powerful new memoir from foster carer and Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.
Let Me Go: Part 1 of 3: Abused and Afraid, She Has Nothing to Live for
by Casey WatsonLet Me Go is the powerful new memoir from foster carer and Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.
Let Me Go: Abused and Afraid, She Has Nothing to Live for
by Casey WatsonLet Me Go is the powerful new memoir from foster carer and Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.