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  • Integration of Handicapped Children in Society

    Edited by James Loring, Graham Burn ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Children and Disability
    First published in 1975, this book looks at the place of children with handicaps in society, at that time. It argues that in the thirty years previous, a great deal of progress was made in the field of rehabilitation but that the separation between handicapped people and the community was still a challenge. A strong range of contributors discuss approaches to the problem focusing on education, ... Read more

    $47.99 USD

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    A Triumph of Resilience: A Deafblind Woman's Journey to Success and Advocacy

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    In "The Story of My Life," Helen Keller crafts a poignant memoir that transcends the barriers of her deafness and blindness. Using a straightforward yet evocative prose style, Keller invites readers into her world, highlighting her struggles, triumphs, and the remarkable connection she forged with her teacher, Anne Sullivan. The book is not merely an autobiography; it embodies the spirit of ... Read more

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  • A Girl and Five Brave Horses (Rediscovered Books)

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    by Sonora Carver ...
    A Girl and Five Brave Horses is the story of Sonora Carver and was the basis for the movie Wild Hearts Can't be Broken. Carver answered the following want ad: Wanted: Attractive young woman who can swim and dive. Likes horses, desires to travel. See Dr. W. F. Carver, Savannah Hotel. From there she became the first woman to jump from forty and sixty feet into a pool of water with diving horses ... Read more

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  • My Beautiful Struggle

    by Jordan Bone ...
    A girl with her whole life ahead of her.A terrible accident.An inspiring story of triumph over trauma.Aged 15, Jordan was a happy-go-lucky girl; having fun with friends and loving life. In one fateful moment, everything changed. A car accident left her paralysed from the chest down and shocked her into deep depression. She was on the brink of giving up. But gradually Jordan realised there is hope ... Read more

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  • Coming Out Asperger

    Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Confidence

    by Dennis Debbaudt, Jacqui Jackson, Jennifer Overton, Wendy Lawson, Stephen Shore, Liane Holliday Willey, Dr Anthony Attwood ...
    Coming Out Asperger explores the complexity of diagnosis for Asperger Syndrome, the drawbacks and benefits of disclosing a diagnosis of a 'hidden disability,' and how this impinges on self-esteem. The contributors include some of the best-known and most exciting writers in the field of Asperger Syndrome (AS) today, and include individuals on the autism spectrum, parents and professionals. The ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability

    Stories and Strategies

    by Yvona Fast ...
    Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis, this book guides people with NLD or AS successfully through the employment mine field. There is ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Top Tips for Asperger Students

    How to Get the Most Out of University and College

    by Rosemary Martin, Leslie Ilic, Caitlin Cooper ...
    Leaving home and moving to college or university can be a daunting experience. In this easy-to-use book, Rosemary Martin provides guidelines and invaluable advice for every student on the Autism Spectrum as he or she thinks about, and plans for, entry into student life.Packed with tried and tested methods for coping and succeeding away from home that cover every aspect of student life, this book ... Read more

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  • Worlds of Autism

    Across the Spectrum of Neurological Difference

    Edited by Joyce Davidson, Michael Orsini ...
    Since first being identified as a distinct psychiatric disorder in 1943, autism has been steeped in contestation and controversy. Present-day skirmishes over the potential causes of autism, how or even if it should be treated, and the place of Asperger’s syndrome on the autism spectrum are the subjects of intense debate in the research community, in the media, and among those with autism and their ... Read more

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  • Between Myself And Them

    Stories of Disability and Difference

    Edited by Carol Krause ...
    Adults in their 20s share their real experiences living with disability and difference. This collection of first-person narratives and dialogues is grouped into sections, including education and work, family and relationships, health and wellness, self-image and sex. Between Myself and Them is a rich and powerful set of stories that welcome readers into people’s diverse lives. A valuable resource ... Read more

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  • Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome

    Understanding Adults on the Autism Spectrum

    by Carol Hagland ...
    Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome is a practical, problem-solving guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with Asperger Syndrome (AS). It will help them understand the condition and the difficulties it may cause, so that they can offer support in the most beneficial way.The book explains what AS is and why certain behaviours frequently occur: such as anxiety, fear of change and ... Read more

    $21.29 USD

  • Disability Rights and Wrongs Revisited

    by Tom Shakespeare ...
    Over the last forty years, the field of disability studies has emerged from the political activism of disabled people. In this challenging review of the field, leading disability academic and activist Tom Shakespeare argues that disability research needs a firmer conceptual and empirical footing.This new edition is updated throughout, reflecting Shakespeare’s most recent thinking, drawing on ... Read more

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  • The Cultural Politics of the Paralympic Movement

    Through an Anthropological Lens

    by P. David Howe ...
    Series series Routledge Critical Studies in Sport
    Do the Paralympic Games empower the disability sport community?Like many other contemporary sporting institutions, the Paralympic Games have made the transition from pastime to spectacle, and the profile of athletes with disabilities has been increased as a result. This book reviews the current status of the Paralympics and challenges the mainstream assumption that the Games are a vehicle for ... Read more

    $70.99 USD