Mastering social work values and ethics
By Farrukh Akhtar This book is another in the Mastering Social Work Skills series, offering a short accessible focus on the everyday skills that social workers need in order to practice effectively and ensure the best possible outcomes for service users. This one offers guidance for negotiating ethical dilemmas whether in direct care with service Read more…
Library: Inside Asperger’s looking out
By Kathy Hoopman “In a few words the text on each page succinctly explains what it is like to have Asperger syndrome and the illustrations will engage and delight children, parents and those who have Asperger syndrome. However, I think this book should come with a government health warning – you may laugh until you Read more…
Library: It’s working in Dudley
“In this DVD, we meet some of the people with learning disabilities in Dudley who have paid employment: people like Suzi who has held down a job for 24 years and Gary who has worked for BP for a decade. We find out why work for people with a learning disability can be a real Read more…
Library: A mother’s courage: talking back to autism
By Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Margret Dagmar Ericsdottar & Kate Winslet “Margret, whose ten year old son Keli is severely autistic, has tried a number of treatments to help her son. Consumed by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge about this mysterious and complex condition, she travels from her home in Iceland to the United States and Read more…
Library: Autism every day: over 150 strategies lived and learned by a professional autism consultant with 3 sons on the spectrum
By Alison Beytien. “Stemming from a wealth of both professional and personal experiences, this guidebook combines real-life stories of challenges and successes with practical ideas for handling autism everyday. Autism consultant Alyson Beytien outlines over 150 tried-and-true techniques for home, school and community.” – BOOK JACKET Beytian, a columnist for the Autism Spectrum Quarterly, writes Read more…
Library: New books for autism awareness month
April is autism awareness month and we have several new titles about autism in the library. This week we showcase two books that are great for older kids, families, caregivers and teachers. They are Survival guide for kids with autism spectrum disorders (and their parents) by Elizabeth Verdick & Elizabeth Reeve and Explaining Autism By Read more…
Library: Flourish: People with disabilities living life with passion
By Karin Melberg Schwier “Finally… a riveting read that reveals the secret to supporting people with disabilities to create a life worth living. The secret? It has nothing to do with disability! Karin gracefully reveals the ingredients: passion, belief, laughter, creativity and tenacity. “Flourish” is a thoughtful and insightful journey of hope. – Beth Gallagher” Read more…
Library: Asperger Syndrome: a helping hand – practical strategies and easy to follow advice in everyday language
Directed by John Luton, Presenter Vicki Michelle “This DVD was developed to help young people with Asperger Syndrome feel more confident by giving them a tool kit to help them deal with tricky social situations…The DVD has also proved to be an extremely helpful aid for teaching professionals working with children and young people with Read more…
Library: By any other name
Since the 21st of March is the 8th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day we have selected this interesting and beautifully made new DVD as well as a reminder of some other stars from our collection. By any other name A film by Dave Midell and Nick Izzo “By Any Other Name details the struggles Read more…
Library: Starving Gremlins
By Kate Collins-Donnelly The IHC has recently acquired two more Gremlin books by Kate Collins Donnelly. Starving the Stress Gremlin : a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Stress Management for Young People. ID 29639 & Starving the Anxiety Gremlin : a cognitive Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management for Young People. ID 29638 Both these workbooks Read more…
