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How to be autistic / Charlotte Amelia Poe - How To Be Autistic charts Charlotte Amelia Poe's journey through schooldays and young adulthood, with chapters on food, fandom, depression, body piercing, comic conventions, and technology. Poe writes about her memoir: 'The best way to describe it is to imagine a road trip. If a neurotypical person wants to get from A to B, then they will most often find their way unobstructed, without road works or diversions. For an autistic person, they will find that they are having to use back roads and cut across fields and explore places neurotypicals would never even imagine visiting'. How To Be Autistic challenges narratives of autism as something to be 'fixed', as Poe believes her autism is a fundamental aspect of her work. She writes: 'I wanted to show the side of autism that I have lived through, the side you don't find in books and on Facebook groups. My piece is a story about survival, fear and, finally, hope. It is an open letter to every autistic person who has suffered the verbal, mental or physical abuse and come out snarling and alive. 'If I can change just one person's perceptions, if I can help one person with autism feel like they're less alone, then this will all be worth it. So please, turn the page. Our worlds are about to collide.'
Publisher:
- Oxford : Myriad editions, 2019
- 2019
B 810 POE
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I overcame my autism and all I got was this lousy anxiety disorder : a memoir / Sarah Kurchak
Description: - xi, 228 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- "An autistic writer's memoir of the detrimental effects of pretending to be normal, and her impassioned call to redefine what is considered a successful life. Sarah Kurchak is autistic. She hasn't let that get in the way of pursuing her dream to become a writer, or to find love, but she has let it get in the way of being in the same room with someone chewing food loudly, and of cleaning her bathroom sink. In I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder, Kurchak examines the Byzantine steps she took to become "an autistic success story," how the process almost ruined her life and how she is now trying to recover. Growing up undiagnosed in small-town Ontario in the eighties and nineties, Kurchak realized early that she was somehow different from her peers. She discovered an effective strategy to fend off bullying: she consciously altered nearly everything about herself--from her personality to her body language. She forced herself to wear the denim jeans that felt like being enclosed in a sandpaper iron maiden. Every day, she dragged herself through the door with an elevated pulse and a churning stomach, nearly crumbling under the effort of the performance. By the time she was finally diagnosed with autism at twenty-seven, she struggled with depression and anxiety largely caused by the same strategy she had mastered precisely. She came to wonder, were all those years of intensely pretending to be someone else really worth it? Tackling everything from autism parenting culture to love, sex, alcohol, obsessions and professional pillow fighting, Kurchak's enlightening memoir challenges stereotypes and preconceptions about autism and considers what might really make the lives of autistic people healthier, happier and more fulfilling."--
Publisher: - Madeira Park, BC : Douglas & McIntyre, 2020
B 720 KUR
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Intellectual Disability : Definition, Diagnosis, Classification, and Systems of Supports
Edition: 12th edition - https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ihcorg/detail.action?docID=6467029
Description: - 1 online resource (125 pages)
- "The AAIDD Manual leads the field in understanding, diagnosing, and classifying the construct of intellectual disability (ID). The 12th edition integrates the findings and developments of the last 10 years and presents the operational definition in a systematic approach to diagnosis, optional subgroup classification, and planning of systems of supports for people with ID. In addition, the 12th edition examines the construct of age of onset in light of the developments of the last 10 years and changes that criterion in a way that will be critically important for professionals in the field. The material in the 12th edition is presented in a user-friendly fashion and includes advance organizers for each chapter to facilitate easy access and understanding." - publisher's website
Publisher:
- Silver Spring, MD : AAIDD, 2021
- 2021
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It's a Panda thing : a visit to my world of pathological demand avoidance / written by Rachel Jackson and illustrated by Zeke Clough.
Description: - 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations : 23 cm
- "As the developmental journey of her eldest son continues, and the diagnosis process becomes more complex and confusing this book takes us into a new world beyond the initial explorations of autism and Aspergers. This book enters the relatively uncharted territory og pathological demand avoidance. PDA can be a tough journey for both a child and their family - and one not always supported by the system. With a foreword from Harry Thompson (The PDA Paradox) plus parent/carer notes from both the author and the PDA Society this book is offered as an observation, a reflection and at times a set of shared experiences.
A few words from the PDA Society: 'This book offers an accessible, appealing insight into the much misunderstood PDA profile of autism, featuring our panda ambassador and a PANDA mnemonic for the approaches which are most helpful with PDA.'
Publisher: - [Ipswich] : Changing Things Publishing, 2019
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Just like me / Louise Gooding ; illustrated by Melissa Iwai, Caterina Delli Carri, cathyhookey, Angel Chang
Description: - 96 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- " An illustrated anthology featuring 40 inspirational figures who are neurologically or physically diverse.
The world is full of people who are a little different in one way or another. Our uniqueness is what makes us stand out and makes us who we are. You can never judge someone on something you can not see or even on the things you can see. We are all special. We are all unique. We are all 'different; not less'. A collection of true stories about inspiring people and famous figures from around the world, all with something that makes them physically or neurologically diverse. Reflective of our diverse society, this anthology features figures including Simone Biles, Selena Gomez, Temple Grandin, Warwick Davies, Daniel Radcliffe, Stephen Hawking and Greta Thunberg." -- publisher's website
Publisher: - Dorking : Studio Press, 2021
B 810 GOO
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Keep busy, connect and learn : a guided activity pack for those supporting people with intellectual disabilities to make everyday life more interesting / Julie Thorpe and Teresa Randon
Description: - 217 pages : 30 cm ; colour illustrations
- "This practical, fully illustrated manual is packed with easy-to-run, fun activities for individuals and groups of people with intellectual disabilities who may be at risk of boredom and under-achievement. Recognising the extra restrictions which the covid-19 pandemic is placing on people in supported settings or living with families, the hands-on manual brings together a wealth of tried and tested ideas, specially designed to engage people with diverse learning, physical or behavioural needs, with or without support as needed. Each of the 52 clearly structured activities has plain English guidance to help the person to achieve, plus options to extend it further, utilising everyday resources available in most homes and other settings. The accompanying guidance, based on Adult and Community Education principles, enables support staff and others to provide fulfilling activities led by the interests and needs of the person, and to reflect on delivery of each activity and lessons learned."
Publisher's website
Publisher: - Shoreham-by-Sea : Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd, 2021
B 640 THO
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Life's not all roses : a mother's journey with twins, disability and adapting to change / by Cath Martley
Edition: Second edition
Description: - 250 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 21 cm
- "Perhaps you're wondering why I'm writing about rollercoasters in a parenting book. In the rollercoaster ride of life, as unpredictable and emotional as it may seem with all its ups and downs and unexpected twists and turns, life will eventually return to flat, straight tracks of calmness. Join Cath on this rollercoaster ride of parenthood, with all its ups and downs. Our children are counting on us. Our partners rely on us. Even our pets demand our attention! The clock is ticking. The sand slips through the hourglass. Time doesn't stop for anyone. Life isn't so much what happens to us but rather, how we choose to react to it. Seize the day"--Back cover.
Publisher:
- [Lower Hutt] : CatCode Publishing, 2020
- 2020
B 820 MAR
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Lives and Legacies of People with Intellectual Disability. - https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ihcorg/detail.action?docID=6424029
Description: - 1 online resource (141 pages)
Publisher:
- Silver Spring : AAIDD, 2020.
- 2020.
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Made possible : stories of success by people with learning disabilities - in their own words / edited by Saba Salman
- "Eight remarkable individuals present their authentic experiences - in their own words - and show us what society misses out on by overlooking them, pitying them, patronising them, simply tolerating them and labelling them in terms of their conditions." -- book jacket
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B 210.1 SAL
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Mental health needs of children and young people with intellectual disabilities / by Jane McCarthy and Sarah Bernard, foreword by Professor Sheila the Baroness Hollins a reader for professionals and support staff in health, education and social care
Edition: 2nd edition
Description: - 174 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities (2nd edition) focuses on the care and support of those with moderate and severe learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities). In addition to bringing the content fully up to date, the editors, both longstanding experts in this field, have commissioned the most experienced contributors to address new topics such as gender issues and mental health in education. The importance of developing evidence-based practice is a key theme of the book, acknowledging its key role in helping professionals and practitioners to be able to provide high-quality personalised care for children and young people with intellectual disabilities who have mental health needs. This handbook provides health and social care professionals with a sound knowledge base for shaping and enhancing their practice, along with the skills and confidence to improve the outcomes for these young people. Each chapter includes short case illustrations, examples of good practice, reflections on current practice, key learning points, references and key websites for further exploration. - Publisher's website
Publisher: - Pavilion, 2020 Shoreham by Sea,
B 790.4 BER
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New Way to Care : Social Protections that Put Families First. - https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ihcorg/detail.action?docID=6420286
Description: - 1 online resource (385 pages)
Publisher:
- Chicago : Independent Institute, 2020.
- 2020.
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
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PDA in the Therapy Room : A Clinician's Guide to Working with Children with Pathological Demand Avoidance. - https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ihcorg/detail.action?docID=6462776
Description: - 1 online resource (178 pages)
Publisher:
- London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021.
- 2021.
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
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Please don't hug me / Kay Kerr - Erin is looking forward to schoolies, at least she thinks she is. But her plans are going awry. She's lost her job at Surf Shack after an incident that clearly was not her fault, and now she's not on track to have saved enough money. Her licence test went badly, which was also not her fault: she followed the instructor's directions perfectly. And she's missing her brother, Rudy, who left almost a year ago. But now that she's writing letters to him, some things are beginning to make sense.Kay Kerr's Please Don't Hug Me depicts life on the cusp of adulthood and on the autism spectrum and the complexities of finding out and accepting who you are and what's important to you.
Publisher:
- Melbourne : Text Publishing, 2020
- 2020
B 840 KER
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Art Therapy. - https://ihc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ihcorg/detail.action?docID=6450132
Description: - 1 online resource (274 pages)
Publisher:
- London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021.
- 2021.
Not available: IHC Library: Ebook Read Online
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Potty time for kids with Down syndrome : lose the diapers, not your patience / by Terry Katz and Lina Patel
Edition: First Edition.
Description: - xi, 163 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- "The guide discusses physical, medical, and behavioral issues that can complicate toilet training children with Down syndrome and offers step-by-step instructions for teaching and motivating children with Down syndrome to communicate the need to use the toilet and become independent in all aspects of using the toilet"--
Publisher:
- Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2020
- 2020
B 730 KAT
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Respect : consent, boundaries and being in charge of you / Rachel Brian
Description: - 63 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
- Your body belongs to you and you get to set your own rules, so that you may have boundaries for different people and sometimes they might change. Like when you hi-five your friends and kiss your kitten, but not the other way round! But consent doesn't need to be confusing. From setting boundaries, to reflecting on your own behaviour and learning how to be an awesome bystander, this book will have you feeling confident, respected, and 100% in charge of yourself and your body.
Publisher:
- London : Wren & Rook, 2020
- 2020
B 900.41 BRI
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Riley the Brave - the Little Cub with Big Feelings! Help for Cubs Who Have Had a Tough Start in Life / Jessica Sinarski, illustrated by Zachary Kline
Description: - 1 volume, unpaged : Colour illustrations ; 29 cm
- "Riley the Brave is the story of a little bear with big feelings. Join this super cool cub as he faces his difficult emotions with the help of some safe big critters. Along the way, Riley learns how sometimes, being brave isn't just about being tough - sometimes it's even more courageous to ask for help, or let someone into your heart. Written for any child looking to unlock their inner courage, and particularly those healing from difficult life experiences or trauma, this book creates asafe space for conversations about complex thoughts and feelings. It also features an educational afterword for grown-ups." -- book jacket
Publisher: - London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2021
B 900.41 SIN
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Safeguarding across the life span / June Keeling & David Goosey
Description: - xviii, 276 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- "Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is an important but complex area of practice. By considering safeguarding across the life span using a multidisciplinary approach, this book equips students and practitioners with the key skills and knowledge necessary for effective practice across a range of contexts. Highlighting the key issues in safeguarding today, it includes reference to the latest legislation [UK] and is supported by a number of learning features, including case studies, reflective practice questions and recommended reading from across the health and social care sectors. This book will provide invaluable support in meeting the current Social Work England standards of proficiency for social workers and inform the practice of a range of nurses, doctors and allied health care practitioners." -- Book Jacket
Publisher:
- London ; Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE, 2021
- 2021
B 660.3 KEE
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Social skills activities for kids : 50 fun activities for making friends, talking and listening, and understanding social rules / Natasha Daniels, illustrated by Sarah Rebar
Description: - xiii, 136 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
- "Social Skills Activities for Kids gives children the confidence to successfully navigate social situations at home, at school, and in the world in between. From keeping the conversation ball moving to learning to compromise to practicing good table manners, these engaging activities help kids develop and use their social skills superpowers."-- Back cover.
Publisher: - Emeryville, CA : Rockridge Press, 2019
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Spectrums : autistic transgender people in their own words / edited by Maxfield Sparrow - "This is an edited collection of human stories from trans autistic writers. The stories collected in this anthology address the struggles and joys of living at the intersection of neurodivergence and gender divergence with personal insight and nuance. They explore the positives of deep self-knowledge, belonging to a community and living a life in tune with one's inner being. They also address common struggles such as suicide, homelessness, and barriers to adequate healthcare. These are human narratives: lives filled with pain and pleasure, accomplishments and setbacks. The flesh-and-blood realities of the contributors' lives goes beyond the story told by statistics and research on the subject"--
Publisher:
- London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.
- 2020
B 720 SPA
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