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Book SynopsisAn updated, dyslexia-friendly edition of Lauren Brukner's bestselling guide, featuring new illustrations. Packed with accessible strategies and tools to help children aged 7-14 with emotional and sensory regulation, this guide will help kids feel calm in body and mind.

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Book SynopsisAt least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does 'executive functioning' mean? What are 'spiky profiles'?In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common neurodivergent identities of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Using an analogy of a cactus needing a desert to grow in, he emphasises the importance of getting the environment right for neurodivergent people, rather than expecting them to adapt to the neurotypical world. Daniel, who himself has ADHD, also explains how neurodivergent people often have great strengths alongside areas of difficulty, and writes about the interplay between diagnoses, as well as unpacking tricky concepts such as working memory, sensory processing, communication differences and more.Busting common misconceptions and setting out simple tips and guidance for supporting the neurodivergent people around you, whether among your family, friends or at your school, college or workplace - or if you yourself are ND and want to improve the understanding of others - this essential guide will help us all celebrate neurodiversity and foster more inclusive communities.Trade ReviewThis is a great introduction to the complex world of neurodiversity. Every classroom should have a copy, for both educators to learn the basics from, and young people to begin understand themselves or others. The moments for reflection are going to be crucial for many individuals to think about changing their lives and those of others. -- Charli ClementA gripping guide to neurodiversity - Daniel clearly explains ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia and provides a fresh, lively and personal account of human differences. A must-read for employers and educators with practical suggestions provided through a lived experience perspective. A true celebration of the power of thinking differently. -- Dr Lisa Harkry (CPsychol, FHEA)I wish this 'guide to Neurodiversity' was available when I started to navigate and appreciate how my son experienced 'the world differently to other people'. Daniel simply and concisely highlights key considerations that everyone should have an awareness of that can have a positive impact and be more neuroinclusive. -- Georgie Siddall, Parent, Carer and Facilitator for Families in Focus Early Years Parent NetworkIn our society, many stigmas and stereotypes still exist around neurodivergent people. This is due to a lack of awareness, understanding and societal expectations. With his fantastic and much needed work, Daniel creates not only awareness about the often unspoken, but he also challenges us in our thinking and encourages us to focus on the strengths and abilities of people that are neurodiverse. Featuring successful people that are neurodivergent gives hope and confidence to those that have never seen themselves in such positions and to the families that often feel they do not fit in the society. This book should be a must read for everyone - from teachers, families, leaders to any neurodivergent people that struggle with understanding why they seem to be different. The book gives a great understanding of different types and helpful guidance. At the end, we are all different and a more neurodivergent environment also helps to create an environment in which we all can thrive. -- Felizitas Lichtenberg, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at SumUpThis essential handbook works well for managers across all sectors. Clear and concise, it makes lively reading for managers and co-workers alike and offers an excellent go-to guide for better workplaces. Understanding neurodiversity is your first step in managing staff to improve their work life and yours, increasing team achievements and your organisation's performance targets. -- Professor Lynn Martin, Anglia Ruskin University, CambridgeDaniel Aherne's 'Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity' takes a thoughtful and insightful approach to guiding the reader into the rewarding opportunities available to employers in embracing the richness of neurodivergent people within their organisation. Daniel is an expert at gently guiding us, with kind curiosity, into the world of people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. He provides moments for deeper reflection and consideration as to how we can all play a part in enjoying workplaces that benefit from their talents and are respectful of their needs. With his ability to help us challenge our misconceptions, Daniel provides us with a multitude of ideas to make the workplace more inclusive for neurodivergent colleagues. As an HR professional and a father to a wonderful autistic son, I wholly recommend this book as a must-read. -- Brad Taylor, Founder of Strategically PeopleFilled with personality, humour and humanity, Daniel Aherne's The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity smashes stereotypes and assumptions while gently prompting neurotypical people to reconsider their prejudices. Aherne's light voice makes a complex topic accessible, and this book will make the workplace of those who read it more accessible in turn. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand and nurture themselves and the people around them -- Marianne Eloise, author of Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical ThinkingTable of Contents1. Neurodiversity Explained2. Neurotypes3. Processing4. Working Memory 5. Communication 6. Unwritten Rules7. Emotions8. Problem-solving9. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe Autism-Friendly Cookbook was created by journalist Lydia Wilkins for autistic adults and teens to turn to when cooking for friends, lacking inspiration, or on those low-energy days. With recipes to suit any occasion, the book is written in clear, jargon-free language which makes 'the obvious' obvious.Recipes are categorised by meal with additional guidance on the level of energy needed to tackle them, with options for low-energy or meltdown days, or days when you're able to take on a new challenge. They contain adaptations and options to suit different dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free, and additional modifications for those who are sensory seekers, sensory avoiders or who want to expand their repertoire in the kitchen.With contributions from individuals within the autistic community and options for quick meals, special occasions and more. With autistic people at its heart, the book also contains helpful tips and advice for parents and teachers looking to find out more.Trade ReviewThe Autism Friendly Cookbook is a striking manifesto on the importance of accessibility in cooking. With adaptations front and centre, this book from Lydia Wilkins is sure to become a kitchen staple. -- Natasha Lipman, Journalist and host of The Rest Room podcastCooking is one of the foundations of independent living. This charming, inviting book is designed to make this basic life-skill accessible to everyone. It's not just a collection of tantalizing recipes, it's a celebration of autistic community. -- Steve Silberman, author, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of NeurodiversityA delightful guide full of important information for neurodivergent foodies - we've needed this for years! -- Chloe Johnson, Journalist and editor at Disability Review Magazine

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Book Synopsis'A privilege to read, a pleasure to endorse' PROFESSOR TANYA BYRON'This book completely bowled me over' DOMINIC DAVIES'A super comprehensive book' MEG-JOHN BARKERTo be queer is to feel different - a felt sense that you don't fit in. This can be alienating and difficult and lead to mental health challenges and lower wellbeing throughout life. Using a range of therapeutic approaches, this comprehensive, down-to-earth self-help workbook is designed to be your personal mental health resource. It is filled with techniques and activities you can read, tailor and 'pick and mix' to improve your wellbeing as a queer person, at your pace.The workbook is split into two sections - the first part focusses on laying the groundwork by exploring identity, psychological wellbeing, and mental health experiences in order to situate mental health challenges in context and improve overall mental health. The second half hones in on ideas and techniques applicable to specific challenges and situations. It explores difficult topics such as anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, shame, trauma, substance abuse, sleep, and low mood, all whilst maintaining a focus on your needs as a queer individual.Empowering and reassuring, and written by an experienced queer mental health practitioner, this one-of-a-kind workbook will help you to flourish as a queer person and begin to overcome any challenge.Trade ReviewKnowledge empowers. Understanding brings compassion. This expertly written book does all that, and brilliantly and carefully opens the necessary dialogue, explaining all evidence-based approaches around the mental health challenges faced by those often judged and marginalised simply for being who they are. A privilege to read, a pleasure to endorse. -- Professor Tanya Byron, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, journalist, author and broadcasterThis is a super comprehensive book covering the main mental health struggles that queers experience, and how these relate to the world around us. The book is packed with compassionate and practical activities: a much needed resource to help us through the tough times. -- Meg-John Barker, author of Hell Yeah Self-CareThis book completely bowled me over. Whilst many self-help books trot out epithets and homilies and a smattering of common sense, this book brings some of the most robust evidence-based psychological insights and applies them to LGBTQ lives and how to maintain our mental health. There are some great practical exercises and activities. If you can't afford therapy right now, then this would be a great investment. If you are in treatment, this book can help you maximise your progress. -- Dominic Davies, Founder of Pink TherapyThis is a phenomenal and highly needed book. It's going to be a guiding light for so many young LGBTQ+ individuals. What an honour and privilege to read. -- Kyle McGovern, Trainee Health PsychologistThe Queer Mental Health Workbook engages the reader with clear explanations of tried and true strategies to navigate mental health challenges, while contextualizing these strategies to the Queer experience. It is an essential resource for any Queer person struggling with these challenges. -- Darren Courtney, psychiatrist, researcher, and lead author of the CARIBOU CBT Group Manual for YouthI found so much value in this book! It is a fantastic resource for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Dunlop's book is expertly written with evidence-based treatments and written in a manner that is understandable and relatable. He offers wonderful activities and exercises. I highly recommend this book and I will certainly recommend it to my patients. It truly is a gift to the LGBTQ+ community and their allies! -- Frank J. Sileo, PhD, licensed psychologist, award-winning author, and national speakerThis workbook presents an exceptionally accessible and practicable book, bringing together techniques and exercises in such a way that present a compassionately and insightfully written aid. As a Queer man, much of the writing resonates. As a clinician, I can see the obvious utility that this book would have, and can see how the evidence based exercises and worksheets would help people in the queer community and beyond. -- Dr Duncan Shrewsbury, Senior Lecturer in General Practice, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and GP at Montpelier Surgery, Brighton.A most excellent, much needed compassionate self-help book for all queer people. Whether you are experiencing difficulties right now, or not, it is a book that all queer people should have within reach. * Silvia Neves, Pink Therapy *Table of ContentsPart 11. Introduction2. Glossary3. Queer Mental Health: The Basics4. Identity: who am I and what do I care about?5. Self-compassion and Self-acceptance6. Queer Relationships7. Intersectionality and mePart 28. Feeling Anxious9. Feeling Low10. Sleep difficulties11. Eating difficulties12. Shame13. Trauma14. Self-harm15. Suicide16. Keeping well plan17. ResourcesReferences

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Book SynopsisIn this fully revised third edition, Corinna Laurie sets out practical strategies to help autistic children develop their sensory and motor skills. Learn to identify possible challenges, recognise signs of overload and work in a co-productive way with your student or child, developing sensory regulation strategies and improving motor skills to aid well-being.The simple, low-cost activities provide practical solutions to help children meet the demands of any situation, building skills from handwriting and using scissors to improving posture, co-ordination and motor planning. Sensory strategies include calming techniques and simple environmental modifications to prevent overwhelm, among many others.Helping to improve functional abilities and enable children to thrive and build independence, this is an essential resource for anyone working with children on the autism spectrum.Trade ReviewIf we truly want to remove barriers to learning, we need informed teachers in the classrooms. In this book, Corinna balances the latest research on sensory processing difficulties with specific lessons and educational strategies. It is a must-read for any professional working in the field of special needs education. Read this book - and learn from one of the best. -- Emma Sanderson, Managing Director EducationEvery page is filled with easy to implement strategies to build independence and develop sensory and motor skills and self-regulation. It is great to have a resource that includes dressing and practical skills for everyday living that oftem get overlooked for so many children on the Autism Spectrum. The printable resources are a great time saver for busy professionals. -- Sue LarkeySensory issues are such a key area for autistic people and yet so often overlooked. Autism South East have worked closely with Corinna and are delighted to see how comprehensive this latest edition of her book is. It contains explanations of the difficulties autistic children can have with clear instructions and practical advise on how best to support these issues. Corinna's experience and skills make this a must have book for all those wanting practical help and strategies to support autistic children. -- Tim and Amanda Cook, Autism South EastAs a paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with autistic children, I highly recommend this resource to any school, parent or carer who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of sensory and motor challenges. Using plain and easy to understand language, this book explains the signs of sensory and motor difficulties. This latest version, sees Corinna Laurie explain the impact of regulation difficulties and how to implement strategies to support the child's developmental needs. This book includes many practical ideas to be used in homes and in schools to aid managing specific sensory difficulties, building independence skills. such as dressing and feeding, as well as activities that will support the development of fine and gross motor skills. This is a fantastic resource for both parents and professionals living or working with autistic individuals. -- Kirsty Richards, Paediatric Occupational TherapistThis is an excellent practical resource that provides accessible information on arousal states, self-regulation, environmental modifications and calming strategies to support autistic children and young people's skill development and well-being. It covers all the sensory domains including interoception which is key to understanding the emotional and behavioural regulation difficulties that autistic people so often experience. It is written with parents and education staff in mind but will be equally useful in health and social care settings too - we will be recommending this to all the families we work with! -- Dr Sarah Lister Brook, Clinical Director and Consultant Clinical Psychologist, National Autistic Society, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction Sensory StrategiesArousal StatesSelf-regulation Calming StrategiesThe Touch SystemThe Gustatory SystemThe Auditory System The Olfactory System The Visual System The Vestibular System The Proprioceptive System The Interoceptive System Motor Skills StrategiesMotor Skills OverviewObjectives of Yoga Sessions Core Stability Fine Motor SkillsVisual Motor Integration Visual Perception Handwriting Scissor SkillsCutlery SkillsDressingSimple Strategies for Secondary School StudentsPhotocopiable Resources

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Book SynopsisDeep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened.Danni is in the school playground when his friend, Charlie, kicks a ball that hits him in the stomach, waking up the sleeping red beast: `I hate you - I'm gonna get you!'. The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's okay. It doesn't see that Charlie is sorry - how can Danni tame the red beast? The second edition of this vibrant fully illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 4-9, and has been updated with inclusive up-to-date language and new illustrations to make sure every child's red beast can learn to be tamed! This is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to 'tame the red beast' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children who struggle to regulate their emotions.You can now also buy the Red Beast Workbook, an accompanying interactive resource to help autistic children learn how to identify anger triggers and develop self-regulation.Trade ReviewA startling original book about anger management. -- Healthybooks.org.ukThe illustrations are bold, vibrant in colour and child-friendly because they look like a very artistic child has drawn and then coloured them. There are 11 great strategies suggested at the back of the book, which are easy to implement and these alone make this terrific book work buying. -- Early Years EducatorThe author offers strategies to tackle the uncontrollable outbursts of rage by children with special needs, which can be so difficult to contend with. "Inside every one of us lies a Red Beast sleeping. Asleep, the beast is small and harmless but when it wakes up, it grows into a destructive monster. This is a description that most parents of children with speical needs will recognise. -- BILDThis book has excellent tips for parents and teachers. This beautifully illustrated and child-friendly book, aimed at children aged 5-9,offers a host of strategies for anger management -- National Autism SocietyThis beautifully illustrated and child friendly book, aimed at children aged five to nine, offers a host of strategies for anger management. This book has excellent tips for parents and teachers. -- CommunicationI cannot recommend this wonderful book highly enough... The book helps children to understand what is happening to them when they get angry. The author cleverly describes anger as a red beast... The wonderful illustrations and simple story help children to talk about how their red beast makes them feel and how they can learn to tame it. The author also takes time to explain the strategies used to support children with ASD... I would definitely recommend this for any parent who is struggling with an angry child. -- Wellbeing Mentor blogThis new edition of The Red Beast gently promotes and supports children's perceptions of self-efficacy and being 'in control' of angry feelings by offering simple but effective coping strategies. It is a gem of a picture book and a valuable addition to the resources available for children on the autism spectrum. -- Deborah M. Plummer, Author of Using Imagination, Mindful Play and Creative Thinking to Support Wellbeing and Resilience in Children (2022) and the best selling Helping Children to Build Self-EsteemThis wonderful, updated resource adds to the author's repertoire of helpful books dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children. Al-Ghani uses a creative visualisation to help the child and young person by depersonalising the emotion and by teaching the reader strategies in order to take ownership of their anger. Using comic-style illustrations, this is a literary piece of work that empowers the young reader by also showing an inclusive classroom at it's best. The child is fully supported, nurtured and removed from the notion of blame. This is a must read for anyone working with children. -- Danielle Jata-Hall, public speaker, PDA advocate, and author of I'm Not Upside Down, I'm Downside Up!A characteristic of autism is to be a visual learner. The concept of an internal Red Beast provides an effective visualization to explain and manage anger. This book will tame the beast and everyone will feel safe and calm. -- Professor Tony Attwood

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Book SynopsisWritten by a well-known and highly respected author and practitioner within the field, Shiatsu Theory and Practice is a complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Phase theory as well as that of Zen. Beresford-Cooke explains the strands of theory in a way which makes their integration into practice clear and rational. She includes step-by-step descriptions of treatment routines and techniques, alongside case histories illustrating the application of theory to practice. The book features detailed descriptions and illustrations of meridians, point locations and functions, and these are shown together with salient underlying anatomy. The text is supported by full colour photographs as well as online videoclips showing techniques, routines in the four positions and how to treat individual points and meridians. There are also supplementary online resources such as exercises and activities, web links, appendices for each chapter, and instructor lesson plans, homework and testbank of questions. This fully revised third edition is essential reading for students and practitioners of shiatsu and massage therapy.

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Book SynopsisSupport children to better understand and navigate anger with this practical guide of therapeutic activities. From the author of Creative Ways to Help Children Manage BIG Feelings, this book contains all new material and 50 new activities to equip children with emotional regulation strategies. Grounded in theory and research around anger in children, the activities include clear therapeutic rationales for practitioners, considerations for older and younger children, suggestions for the inclusion of parents and carers, and adaptations for online practice. With creative resources using readily available, inexpensive materials and downloadable templates, this is the ideal companion for both new and experienced therapists working with children aged 4-12.

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Book SynopsisAll About PDA follows in the best-selling footsteps of Kathy Hoopmann''s All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum and All Dogs have ADHD. Through engaging text and full-colour photographs, this book shows how PDAers see and experience the world and highlights the unique characteristics that make them special.A perfect introduction to PDA for those recently diagnosed, as well as their families, friends, and the people who work with them!

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Book SynopsisNeil Thompson sets out what you really need to know about supporting further learning during placement and practice. Stripping away the confusion and anxiety about 'what next?', this manual goes back to the core theories of how learning works in the first place, and how you can synchronise that with values and reflective practice to help your students and colleagues reach their professional goals. Summaries illustrate and reinforce the guidance, creating a set of easy-to-follow strategies for effective workplace development mentoring.Accessible explanations guide you through the theory and practice, covering everything from fostering a learning environment to troubleshooting difficulties and encouraging a culture of self-directed learning. Grow your mentoring skills and help your colleagues get to grips with not just what to learn, but how to learn it and make it stick.Trade ReviewNeil has given us an invaluable manual which will support anybody in the role of facilitating learning and indeed be very useful to the learners themselves. The manual promotes the drawing together of practice and Theory and is an extremely accessible read. I appreciated the use of reflective moment boxes and key points and anticipate that my copy will become well-worn with use! -- Audrey Tait, senior practitioner Edinburgh city council, co-author of the Practical Guides to Direct Work seriesTable of ContentsContentsWelcome! About the author Foreword by Dr Paul Stepney Preface Acknowledgements Why a manual? Who is it for? How do I use it? 1. Introduction Developing the next generation of practitioners Developing a learning culture Human capital The importance of leadership Changes in the context of learning Broadening the focus A note on terminology 2. Understanding learning Introduction Learning from practice Patterns of adult learning The organizational context of learning Barriers to learning Spurs to learning Conclusion 3. Teaching and assessing values Introduction 'Slippery' values Tackling discrimination and oppression Learning strategies Assessing values Conclusion 4. Reflective practice Introduction What is reflective practice? Theorizing practice Critically reflective practice Affirming diversity Developments in reflective practice Promoting reflective practice Barriers to reflective practice Conclusion 5. Coaching, mentoring and supervision Introduction Coaching Mentoring Coaching and mentoring within supervision Good practice in coaching and mentoring Supervision The role of the tutor Techniques and tools Checklist Conclusion 6. Planning Introduction Practice learning Planning for learning Conclusion 7. Workload management Introduction Allocating workload Managing a heavy workload Conclusion 8. Evaluating practice Introduction Assessing learner performance Methods of assessing performance Meeting the challenge of learner assessment Conclusion 9. Troubleshooting: dealing with difficulties Introduction Using support Dealing with problems Conclusion 10. Self-directed Learning Developing self-directed learning Achieving self-directed learning Conclusion Guide to further learning Introduction Recommended reading Journals and periodicals Training resources Online learning options Organizations and websites Learn with Neil ThompsonReferences Appendices I The Positive and Negative Indicators Framework II The Avenue Professional Development Programme III Other Learning Resources by Neil Thompson IV Connect with Neil on Social Media

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Book SynopsisConfronting systemic injustices and paving the way towards a more inclusive, culturally responsive, and effective practice, Chioma Anah examines how art therapy can be used as a tool in addressing racial trauma.Delving into theories of racism and its evolution, the taxonomy of microaggressions, advocacy and intersectionality, this resource exposes the powerful structures that perpetuate daily microaggressions experienced by African Americans and how therapeutic relationship can repeat these. It shares poignant client narratives and artwork as well as insight from diverse art therapists, all men and women of color.With invaluable recommendations for future research, implications for counseling and counseling education, this book is essential reading for therapists, counselors, and educators.

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Book SynopsisProviding a decolonial, action-focused account of Yoga philosophy, this practical work from Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, pioneering scholar in the field of Indian moral philosophy, focuses on the South Asian tradition to explore what Yoga was like prior to colonization. It challenges teachers and trainees to reflect on the impact of Western colonialism on Yoga as well as understand Yoga as the original decolonial practice in a way that is accessible. Each chapter takes the reader through a journey of sources and traditions, beginning with an investigation into the colonial -Platonic and Aristotelian- approaches to pedagogy in colonized yoga spaces, through contrary, ancient philosophies of South Asia, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sankhya, and various forms of Vedanta, to sources of Yoga, including the Upanisads, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. With discussions of the precolonial philosophy of Yoga, its relationship to social justice, and modern postural yoga''s

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Book SynopsisIf you''re dyspraxic, you might struggle with things like balance, being messy or breaking things, or even spatial awareness. But dyspraxic kids also have lots of talents and strengths. In this book you will meet different dyspraxic children who can do amazing things. You might recognise some of these strengths as things that you can do too! Some dyspraxic children have excellent memories, some are super flexible, some love making their friends laugh, or have brilliant imaginations, some are great at focusing really hard, and some have loads of energy, and bounce off the walls!Each character also shares things that you can ask grown-ups to do to support you, like giving you exercises to strengthen your body, setting routines at school and home to help with your anxiety, aids to help with handwriting, and allowing fidget toys or doodling to help you focus. This book also provides guidance for parents and teachers, with advice on how they can support children with sus

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Book SynopsisPart of the Reading Well scheme. 35 books selected by young people and health professionals to provide 13 to 18 year olds with high-quality support, information and advice about common mental health issues and related conditions.Build confidence and self-esteem with this fun and effective workbook for young people.Look out - the Self-Esteem Thief is on the prowl! He's the crafty character who keeps stealing your positive self-esteem from your Self-Esteem Vault, leaving only negative thoughts and feelings about you behind. But the good news is you can banish him for good and this workbook will show you how!Packed with activities and real-life stories, this imaginative workbook will show you what self-esteem is, how it develops, the impact it can have and how all this applies to your own self-esteem. Using cognitive behavioural and mindfulness principles and techniques, this workbook will help you change how you think and act in order to build positive self-esteem, protect your Self-Esteem Vault and banish your Self-Esteem Thief for good!Fun, easy to read and full of tips and strategies, this is an excellent workbook for young people aged 10+ to work through on their own or with the help of a parent or practitioner.Trade ReviewYet again, Kate Collins-Donnelly has managed to take a complex subject and communicate it in simple, fun and engaging language. Regardless of age or background, children, young people and practitioners alike will not help but enjoy this cognitive behavioural journey of self-discovery. For the child or young person, the book oozes interesting and fun ways to help you feel good about yourself and to motivate you to banish your Self-Esteem Thief! For parents, I suspect the journey will be just as much fun and enlightening! For the practitioner, the book communicates both breadth and depth of theory and provides a useful and clever framework to facilitate change in others. Without doubt, the Self-Esteem Thief will be joining my language of change! -- Alisa Purton C.Psychol, Forensic Psychologist, UKThis is an excellent workbook for any young person struggling with low self-esteem. The author uses a cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approach which is designed to help you change how you think and act. The book contains real life stories to help young people realise that they are not alone in their struggle. It's laid out in a friendly and easy way, easy to read cover to cover or to dip in and out of. The activities are straight forward and provide you with the necessary tools to change your way of thinking. I have used some of the activities from this workbook with my clients and have been impressed with the results. -- Wellbeing Mentor blogPacked with activities and real-life stories, this imaginative workbook will show you what self-esteem is, how it develops, the impact it can have and how all this applies to your own self-esteem. Using cognitive behavioural and mindfulness principles and techniques, this workbook will help you change how you think and act in order to build positive self-esteem, protect your Self-Esteem Vault and banish your Self-Esteem Thief for good! Fun, easy to read and full of tips and strategies, this is an excellent workbook for young people aged 10+ to work through on their own or with the help of a parent or practitioner. -- In Our Hands blogTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. About the Author. Introduction. 1. What is Self-Esteem? 2. Your Self-Esteem. 3. How Low Self-Esteem Develops: Introducing the Self-Esteem Vault and the Self-Esteem Thief! 4. How Low Self-Esteem Develops: Influences. 5. How Low Self-Esteem Develops: Thoughts. 6. How Low Self-Esteem Develops: Feelings. 7. How Low Self-Esteem Develops: Behaviours. 8. Impacts of Low Self-Esteem. 9. Banishing Your Self-Esteem Thief: An Introduction. 10. Banishing Your Self-Esteem Thief: Managing Your Thoughts. 11. Banishing Your Self-Esteem Thief: Managing Your Behaviours. 12. Self-Esteem Dos and Don'ts. 13. Summing Up! Appendix: The Self-Esteem Quiz Answers. Information for Parents and Professionals. References.

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Book SynopsisMeet Zoe - a young girl with dyslexia. Zoe invites readers to learn about dyslexia from her perspective. She helps readers to understand the challenges faced by a child with dyslexia, explaining what dyslexia is and how it affects her at home and at school. Zoe describes exactly why she finds reading, writing and words so difficult, and how other people can help her in these areas. This illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards, and will be an excellent way to start a discussion about dyslexia, in the classroom or at home.Trade ReviewThis is a captivating account through the eyes of a child, called Zoe of what it is like to have dyslexia... the book is suitable for readers aged seven and up. There is information for children, parents and teachers... Overall, a very enjoyable and easy but informative read. -- Children & Young People NowThis inspirational book is a great resource for children, parents, and teachers alike. Written from a child's perspective, it explains a complicated topic in a simple manner and provides an accurate overview of the most common symptoms of dyslexia (including strengths), an insightful account of how it feels to have dyslexia, and ways that teachers and parents can provide appropriate emotional and instructional supports. -- Nancy Mather, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education, University of ArizonaThe book is wonderful. It has a lot of good information on dyslexia and it is easy to read and understand. But most of all, I liked that it demystifies dyslexia and lets kids see that they are not alone with their struggles. -- Rhonda, a parent of a child with dyslexiaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. Introducing Zoe, who has dyslexia. 2. Learning the alphabet. 3. Understanding the sounds in words. 4. Reading new words. 5. Remembering words. 6. Reading slowly. 7. What reading is like for me. 8. Spelling. 9. Writing down my thoughts. 10. Mathematics. 11. Following directions. 12. What I'm good at. 13. Finding out I had dyslexia. 14. How teachers can help. 15. How parents can help. 16. Possible early signs of dyslexia. 17. Some important ideas to know. Further reading. International websites.

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Book SynopsisWriting Well is a practical handbook of creative writing exercises which forms the basis of an indirect, nonconfrontational approach specifically intended for therapeutic use within the mental health field. Although people with emotional or psychological problems can find creative writing particularly difficult and unsettling, when writing courses are sensitively designed they are known to be of therapeutic benefit to people with mental health problems. The exercises are taken from the authors' successful practice with groups of people from a range of backgrounds in a variety of settings.The book is structured to be accessible and easy to use. The warm-ups and main exercises are organised by themes, such as positive memories, imagined worlds, changes and painful feelings. Guidelines are given for developing and adapting the exercises and practical suggestions for materials are included in the appendix. This volume will be an invaluable practical resource and imaginative inspiration for creative writing tutors and mental health professionals.Trade Review...a valuable resource for those wanting to use creative writing in groupwork. Every chapter provides a wealth of different exercises. Each exercise lists the materials needed and gives a recommended warm-up exercise as well as possible prompt questions to ease discussion following the period of writing. The book therefore provides a clear framework for running creative writing groups. The exercises provide a useful primer and can be adapted to suit a wide range of needs. The appendices are equally useful with one on how to devise your own exercises, another providing a list and outline of useful books, and a third giving a comprehensive list of useful organisations. The book offers a practical resource and many of the exercises contained in this slim, well-organised volume appear to be original and are likely to prompt many creative activities. -- British Journal of Occupational TherapyThere are several good creative writing handbooks on the market at the moment but, as any therapist running groups on the subject in mental health settings will know, they generally just miss the mark, being too skill-based on the one hand or too process orientated on the other. This slim new volume goes some way to closing the gap. What the busy therapist might most appreciate is the resource aspect of the book. It is full of ideas - recommended warm-up activities for each writing session, along with useful commentaries on how to take creative ideas further. Writing Well clearly meets a need and will prove a welcome addition to every therapy department bookshelf. -- Therapy WeeklyTable of ContentsForeword. 1. Introduction. 2. Warm-Up Exercises. 3. Beginnings. 4. Introductory Work. 5. Memories. 6. Empathy. 7. Changes and Endings. 8. Imagined Worlds. 9. Opening Up. 10. General Themes. 11. Exploring Literary Form. Appendix 1. Guidelines for Developing and Adapting your own Exercises. Appendix 2. Creative Writing Books (or Why This Book is Necessary). Appendix 3. Useful Organisations. The Authors. References.

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Book SynopsisThis accessible guide for autistic children and teens is full of advice for coping successfully with bullying. It helps the reader understand what bullying is and debunks myths such as 'bullying makes you stronger'. It also lays out self-empowering strategies and practical tips on how to deal with situations where they are being bullied.Trade ReviewI loved Emily's book. Sharp, clever, funny and not patronising or sentimental at all. As an autistic teen who has been bullied, I gained greater understanding of the mindset and actions of those who bully. I also gained greater understanding of myself, and some great coping mechanisms too. This is a super child-friendly book and would recommend to everyone who need safe strategies, reassurance and support. -- Dara McAnulty 16-year-old autistic author and naturalist.Table of ContentsChapter 1: AM I NORMAL?Chapter 2: WHAT IS 'BULLYING'? (Facts and Fake News)Chapter 3: HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? (And does it matter?)Chapter 4: HOW TO CALM DOWN SO YOU CAN THINK CLEARLY...Chapter 5: WHY ARE OTHER PEOPLE SO AWFUL?Chapter 6: DEPRESSION... AND WORSEChapter 7: THREE MORE USEFUL ANTI-BULLYING STRATEGIESChapter 8: LAST FOUR STRATEGIES!

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Book Synopsis''I know that living with a chronic illness in this inaccessible world is tough. Trust me, I know. But you deserve to find peace and contentment just as much as anybody else. So welcome to your one-stop guide on how to make the most of life alongside your condition, in a way that truly works for you''. Chronic illness affects everybody differently, but we all share the goal of living meaningfully and making the most of what we have. This book exists to help you take accessible steps towards that goal and build a life that truly feels like yours. Instead of focusing on the medical side of long-term conditions, this book dives into the important parts of everyday living that often go unspoken about - from practical advice on friendships, dating and independent living, to more reflective guidance on rediscovering your identity and learning to self-advocate. Between these pages, you''ll find bespoke information and resources curated through 10+ years of lived exp

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Book SynopsisBeing a teenager is tricky at the best of times. Your body is changing and hormones are raging around your body - adding PDA to the mix makes this even harder! You may often feel misunderstood by others, and find it hard to understand yourself too. Whether you''ve just been diagnosed with PDA -or are a seasoned PDAer keen to know a bit more - this warm and wittily illustrated guide will give you a better understanding of your amazing brain and why you are so good at some things, but find other things tricky. It will help you to advocate for yourself better, understand your anxieties, manage rejection sensitivity dysphoria, explain to your family and friends and others what you need (and what drives you up the wall) - and navigate school or alternative education.

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Book SynopsisRestorative practice (RP) has been successfully implemented in schools for decades and is primarily associated with improving behaviour and relationships, by changing the culture of problem solving in the school. However, it has huge untapped potential to support initiatives in other areas, and this book provides examples of how RP can enhance the effectiveness of these other practices.Split into three sections, the book first looks at implementation, readiness and evaluation. It then covers integrating RP with, and linking RP into, other issues relevant to schools such as trauma, poverty, and mindfulness, and finally shows how to work well with parents and families. The book gives proven strategies for measuring success and evaluating effectiveness. Overall, it provides insight into a variety of issues RP can help schools with, and addresses them in practical ways to help schools implement restorative practice to its full potential.Trade ReviewThis book is a rich combination of analytical reflection, personal storytelling and case studies of how change plays out on the ground. It is a superb resource for anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge of how restorative practices can contribute to personal, institutional and societal transformation. -- Professor Chris Marshall, The Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice, Victoria University of Wellington, New ZealandThis book is evidence that the field of restorative practices in schools has reached an unprecedented level of sophistication, complexity and maturity. Trainers, consultants, practitioners, researchers, educators, policy makers and school leaders will benefit from the "wisdom of the ages" shared here. A truly extraordinary contribution to the field. -- Martha A. Brown, Author, Creating Restorative Schools: Setting Schools Up to SucceedTable of ContentsForeword from Fania Davis; Contributor Biographies; Introduction - Margaret Thorsborne (Australia), Gillean McCluskey (England) and Nancy Riestenberg (Minnesota, USA); PART I: IMPLEMENTATION; 1. Assessing Readiness for Restorative Practice Implementation - Sue Attrill (Australia), Beverley Turner (Australia) and Margaret Thorsborne; 2. Solving Something Positively - Carol Edgerton (Scotland), Lyndsey Broadfoot (Scotland), Samia Bashir (Scotland) and Sharon Fitzpatrick (Scotland); 3. The Art of Integrating School Climate Initiatives - Kerri Berkowitz (San Francisco, USA); 4. A Tale of Two Districts: Implementation of restorative practices in a large and small district - Cindy Zwicky and Nancy Riestenberg ((Minnesota, USA); 5. Youth Engagement in Restorative Justice - David Yusem (California, USA); 6. Evaluation - the Art of Valuing - Terence Bevington (England); PART 2: ALIGNING APPROACHES AND KNOWLEDGE WITH RESTORATIVE PRACTICE; 7. ToM goes to a Restorative School - Katie Cebula (Scotland) and Gillean McCluskey; 8. Transforming Teaching and Learning through Mindfulness Based Restorative Practices - Annie O'Shaughnessy (Vermont, USA); 9. Positive Education and Restorative Practice: Shared values, goals and practices - Denise Quinlan (New Zealand); 10. Restorative Processes and Trauma Sensitive Schools - Nancy Riestenberg; 11. Restorative Practice as Peace Practice - Terence Bevington and Anna Gregory (England); 12. The Brains Behind the Restoration - Nathan Wallis (New Zealand); 13. Restorative Group Conferencing: Repair Deep Student Disengagement with Education, Prevent the School- to-Prison-Pipeline - Sara Davis and Michael Friedman (Minnesota, USA; 14. Working Restoratively with Parents - Jim McGrath; 15. Te Ara Whanau - Family Solutions. Restorative and collaborative journeys towards family wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand - Julia Hennessy and Nici Nixon (New Zealand); Conclusion: What next? - Nancy Riestenberg, Gillean McCluskey and Margaret Thorsborne

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Book SynopsisFascia is a connective tissue in the body that has a vital role to play in providing support and structure to organs, muscles, and other tissues. This accessible, easy-to-read guide is designed for yoga teachers, therapists, and movement professionals to help unlock the secrets of fascia and guide their students toward greater wellbeing.

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Book SynopsisBody image is constantly evolving and impacted by thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that are integrated over a lifetime. This book examines how the development of a sense of self and body, and the social, cultural and situational factors responsible for that shaping, are understood through a therapeutic lens. Intended for practicing art therapists to enhance their understanding and treatment of body image within their work, this book applies contemporary research in neuroscience and diverse clinical populations. With a specific focus on body image in medical settings, eating disorder treatment, and trauma - including chapters on amputations, sex trafficking, military trauma, queer body image, postpartum bodies and oncology - each chapter will include an understanding of body image within the population, art therapy approaches to addressing body image, best practices and clinical case examples.

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Book SynopsisThis user-friendly book will guide the reader to understand how balanced ligamentous tension (BLT) can be used as a therapeutic principle in the practice of osteopathy. The application of BLT is powerful, precise and specific but is also safe and comfortable for the patient and has been embraced with interest by osteopaths worldwide. BLT is seen by many as an indispensable bridge between the better known ''structural'' and ''cranial'' approaches and is an essential but almost forgotten part of the osteopathic heritage. In using ''the gentle exaggeration of the lesion'', this approach is rooted in the original teaching of AT Still, osteopathy''s founder, and that of his student W G Sutherland, who realised how potently the point of balanced tension can activate the innate self-correcting forces in the articular system. This teaching was passed on directly to the author by William Sutherland''s close friend and student, Anne Wales D.O. As well as giving technical guida

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Book SynopsisEducational environments can present challenges for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), who require different strategies than children with a more straightforward presentation of autism, and schools frequently find themselves struggling to meet their complex needs. In this guide PDA experts Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie outline effective strategies for supporting pupils with PDA in education settings.Including a useful overview of PDA, this book outlines the impact of this diagnostic profile on learning, and explains why Collaborative Approaches to Learning is such a successful method for supporting pupils with PDA. It shows how teaching professionals can get started with this approach, with advice for implementing key strategies to overcome common challenges. The book also includes information on creating PDA-friendly learning environments, helping pupils to develop long-term social and emotional resilience. With handy downloadable resources, valuable information on supporting the wellbeing of adults who work with children with PDA, this is an essential resource for teaching and support staff in mainstream and special education schools.Trade ReviewAs medical lead for ASD in Surrey, I witness first-hand the challenge that teachers face in responding to the needs of children with PDA symptoms. It's very clear that this book stems from the authors' unparalleled educational experience and I am excited about the good it is going to do. -- Dr Glòria Durà-Vilà, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Surrey and Borders NHS Trust, author of ‘My Autism Book’ and ‘Me and my PDA’Table of Contents1. Towards an Understanding of PDA. 2. Implications for Teaching and Learning. 3. What are Collaborative Approaches to Learning. 4. Key Strategies. 5. Getting started. 6. Personalising the curriculum. 7. Encouraging social understanding and promoting emotional wellbeing. 8. Demonstrating progress. 9. Looking after yourself. Summary.

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Book SynopsisI'll never have a Card Emporium series of life events: a boyfriend, a fiancé, a husband and a future. A future with lots of sparkly cards celebrating all these big life events. I was on course and now I'm not. Life after diagnosis isn't easy for M. Back in her wobbly world, there are lots of changes and ups and downs to get used to, not just for M, but for her friends and family too. Faced with an exciting crush, a pushy friend and an unhelpful Headteacher, how long until the beast of anxiety pounces again? Written by Vicky Martin and the students of Limpsfield Grange, a school for girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder and communication and interaction difficulties, M's story draws on the real life experiences of teens with autism.Trade ReviewAn insightful and honest page turner with a distinctive voice and a wonderfully engaging heroine. A truly remarkable achievement by Vicky Martin and the students of Limpsfield Grange. -- Katy Birchall, author of 'The It Girl' seriesReally nice to hear more about M. She has a brilliant way of describing autism, in particular the sensory experiences and the desire to belong and be 'normal', whilst being aware of her anxiety and her limits. I could relate very much to her need to know why, her need for exact timings and structure, and her confusion about why people don't say exactly what they mean. This book will help a lot of young girls feel a lot less alone. -- Alis Rowe, Entrepreneur and Founder of the Curly Hair ProjectI wanted to wrap my arms around M - and her story - and never let go. This glimpse of the world through her eyes is touching, taut and - most importantly - truthful. -- Karen McCombie, authorM in the Middle provides one of the best insights that I have ever read into the world not only of teenage girls but of all people on the spectrum, and does so while still being entertaining, well written, funny and moving. Beyond its obvious readership, it should be required reading for all neurotypical teenagers with the purpose of developing empathy for the struggles their peers on the spectrum face, particularly in mainstream education. I will be recommending it to everyone, everywhere. -- Davida Hartman, Director and Senior Educational Psychologist at The Children’s Clinic, Dublin and author of 'The Growing Up Guide for Girls: What Girls on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know!'I really enjoyed reading M in the Middle. It was very believable and easy to identify with M. It's a great project and an important book, as well as being a fab read! -- Cathy Cassidy, bestselling author of ‘The Chocolate Box Girls’ series

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Book SynopsisAnxiety is a crafty shapeshifter that can take on many forms: the tiger that sinks its claws in with physical symptoms and distressing thoughts, the cruel and belittling bully creating insecurity and self-doubt and, worst of all, the frenemy rewarding avoidance of social situations with no physical symptoms, no cruel thoughts... and no life beyond your sofa!This no-nonsense guide to beating social anxiety covers everything from surviving university and the workplace, through to social media and making it through parties and dates (whilst actually enjoying them!) With honest insights about her own social anxiety and a healthy dose of humour, award-winning blogger Claire Eastham describes what social anxiety is, why it happens, and how you can lessen its effects with lifestyle choices, talking therapies or even a hug from your favourite canine friend!Trade ReviewClaire's openness about her anxiety is perfectly counter-balanced with practical tips and ideas to try. The result is that the reader feels like a friend, who really 'gets them', is holding their hand whilst gently urging them to spread their wings and fly. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, mental health ambassador and educatorClaire Eastham's personality leaps from the pages of We're All Mad Here and gives you an enthusiastic cuddle. If you haven't fallen in love with her by the time you're finished then we probably wouldn't get on. -- from the foreword by Natasha Devon, MBEClaire provides a very personal insight into her own experience of living with anxiety and the challenges she has faced through school, university and working life in a no holds barred, warts and all account. Her easy writing style and sharp humour will not only keep you engaged and entertained - with frequent laugh out loud moments - but she shares some really useful tips and encouragement that many people living with anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression will find extremely helpful. -- Nicky Lidbetter, Chief Executive, Anxiety UKTable of ContentsIntroduction: Social Anxiety & Me. 1. What the Hell is it and Why it is Happening to Me? 2. How Do I Make it Go Away? 3. The School Years. 4. My Big Break(down). 5. The Party Crasher. 6. The Tiger, the Bully and the Frenemy. 7. Advice for Caregivers. 8. Take Action! 9. And Finally... 10. Glossary of Madness.

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Book SynopsisSocial Stories™ are acknowledged as a very successful way of teaching concepts and social understanding to children with autism spectrum disorders, but considerable skill is needed to write the most effective story. This clear and engaging book introduces ways of thinking about the issues your child finds difficult, and includes 32 stories created by Dr Siobhan Timmins for her son during his early years, with helpful explanations of how she did it, and what the underlying thinking was behind each set of stories.She explains how the stories build upon each other to help the child to understand further, more complex topics, and how to see the connections so that you can best help your child. From basic skills such as learning to listen, wait and share, to common fears, this book takes the mystery out of creating effective Social Stories™ and amply demonstrates how to put together a cohesive set of stories which your child can understand and relate to.Trade ReviewThis book is an invaluable contribution to the body of published information and guidance on Carol Gray's Social Stories(TM). Siobhan shares her insightful thinking and information gathering which results in impeccable stories for her son Mark. Her stories and the strategies she uses to ensure true social understanding will be inspirational to all parents and professionals. -- Eileen Arnold, former specialist speech and language therapist and co-author of Revealing the Hidden Social Code: Social StoriesTM for People with Autistic Spectrum DisordersLife can be confusing and overwhelming for a child who has autism. Social StoriesTM provide information, reassurance and guidance not only for the child, but also for parents and teachers. The background to the creation of each Social Story explores a range of aspects of autism, and the rationale and rules for Social StoriesTM. The subsequent text and delightful illustrations are both informative and effective. I am sure, also, that readers will quietly smile, and sometimes laugh, when they read these delightful Stories. -- Tony Attwood PhD, clinical psychologist, Minds & Hearts Clinic, Australia, and author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's SyndromeCarol Gray's Social Stories are known to virtually everyone associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In this new book, Siobhan Timmins, parent of a child with ASD who studied under Carol Gray, helps to further explain Gray's Social Stories as a way of assisting children with ASD to control behaviors and function at a higher level. The book gives a clear, detailed, and thoughtful explanation of the central ideas behind Social Stories and demonstrates how to implement the strategies with wonderful examples and terrific pictures. Anyone interested in the ideas and strategies behind Social Stories will love this clear and in depth elaboration of the theories and practices and the delightful examples of how to implement them. -- Gary B. Mesibov, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Emeritus Research Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSiobhan notes her distaste of Social Stories being used to tell the child what they are doing wrong; those stories that she shares with us in the book are all written in fond, positive, tolerant terms as they always should be. Importantly, she tells readers that "Social Stories will not cure your child of autism, nor are they the only useful strategy to implement, but they are effective, enduring and empowering to both parent and child, a powerful partner on your walk with autism and I speak from experience!" ... This book is sensitive, informative and extremely helpful for parents, carers and professionals alike. -- Jude Ragan * Autistica *Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Understanding My Child's Perspective. 2. What Does Growing Up Mean?. 3. What is Feeling Calm?. 4. What Does Calm Down Mean?. 5. How to Ask for Chill Out Time. 6. I am Learning to Listen. 7. I am Learning to Wait Patiently. 8. What are Kind Words?. 9. What is Taking Turns?. 10. I am Learning to Share Toys. 11. What is a Conversation?. 12. How to Interrupt a Conversation. 13. What are Good Manners?. 14. What are Table Manners?. 15. What Does Excuse Me Mean?. 16. Why Do I Write Thank You Letters?. 17. I am Learning to Use a Hand Dryer. 18. How to Find Another Favourite Food. 19. Our Plan to Discover Another Favourite Food. 20. What is My Pants Job?, 21. Where is the Best Place to Put a Wrapper?. 22. What is Poo?. 23. I am Learning to Poo in a Toilet. 24. What Job Does My Nose Do?. 25. How to Stay Safe and Comfy on a Supermarket Trip. 26. Learning to Queue at the Checkout. 27. Why Do Babies Cry?. 28. What to Do When Another Child is Crying. 29. How to Stay Safe Around Wasps. 30. How Do I Move Safely Near a Wasp?. 31. Sharing the Diagnosis with a Social Story - What Are Worries?. 32. A Story for Parents at L.A.S.T.. 33. A Story for Siblings. References. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisChildren who have experienced trauma, loss or separation early in life need more than just special care and attention; they need to be parented with love and security in a way that allows them to heal and rebuild emotional bonds. This comprehensive book provides parents and carers with crucial advice and guidance on how to strengthen attachment and trust.Based on Dan Hughes' proven 'PACE' model of therapeutic parenting, this book explains how to implement PACE techniques to overcome the challenges faced by children who struggle to connect emotionally. Barriers to stable relationships such as a lack of trust, fear of emotional intimacy, and high levels of shame are all explained. It explores techniques to overcome these barriers by teaching how to support the child's behaviour at the same time as building empathy and trust.The practical parenting guidance offered throughout is essential for carers or parents of troubled children, and will help build safe, secure emotional relationships.Trade ReviewKim offers us realistic and pragmatic strategies to care for our children that are grounded in the reality of our daily lives and our children's worldview. An essential read for parents of children who have experienced trauma, loss and separation. -- Al Coates, adoptive parent, Social Worker, Blogger at 'Misadventures of an Adoptive Dad' and podcasterThe use of practical examples and case studies enables therapeutic parents to apply the PACE model effectively. A must-have addition for all therapeutic parents' bookshelves! -- Sarah Naish, adoptive parent, CEO National Association of Therapeutic Parents and author of the Therapeutic Parenting children's seriesIn this important book, Dr Kim Golding provides us with the guidance needed to understand and develop relationships with children and youth who desperately need them in order to have success and joy in their lives. -- from the foreword by Dan Hughes, psychologist and founder of Dyadic Developmental PsychotherapyTable of ContentsIntroduction. Section 1: Understanding challenges of parenting. 1. Blocked trust: I cannot believe you love me unconditionally. 2. Fear of the intersubjective relationship: I cannot let you influence me. 3. Shame: I need to hide from you. 4. Hidden and expressed attachment needs: I only feel safe when I hide as well as express my needs for support from you. Section 2: Therapeutic parenting. 5. Increasing the capacity to be mind-minded to support therapeutic parenting. 6. Building connections through parenting with PACE. 7. Parenting in the moment: Supporting behaviour through connection with correction. Section 3: Looking after yourself. 8. Learning from the past: understanding yourself through an exploration of your attachment history. 9. Blocked care: losing the joy in parenting. 10. Developing self-care. Reading list. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisLife as a bird can be stressful! From worrying about airplanes, windows, and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behaviour, All Birds Have Anxiety uses colourful images and astute explanations to explore with gentle humour what it means to live with anxiety day-to-day, and how to begin to deal with it.Following the style of the best-selling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Dogs Have ADHD, wonderful colour photographs express the complex and difficult ideas related to anxiety disorder in an easy-to-understand way. This simple yet profound book validates the deeper everyday experiences of anxiety, provides an empathic understanding of the many symptoms associated with anxiety, and offers compassionate suggestions for change. The combination of understanding and gentle humour make this the ideal introduction to anxiety disorder for those diagnosed with this condition, their family and friends and those generally interested in understanding anxiety.Trade ReviewWhilst anxiety is a normal and universally experienced emotion, problems with anxiety are becoming increasingly common in children. Anxiety affects many aspects of children's functioning. Children who experience excessive anxiety find it more difficult to learn, and they feel uncomfortable socially. Anxiety can take the fun out of childhood. In the book, All Birds Have Anxiety Kathy Hoopmann creatively communicates in a developmentally appropriate way information about anxiety, how it affects people and most importantly what can be done to manage it. Using beautiful pictures and carefully crafted words, All Birds Have Anxiety is an excellent book that will enable adults to discuss anxiety with children and together develop better strategies to cope with this difficult emotion. -- Associate Professor James Scott, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical ResearchWith their mix of words and pictures Kathy Hoopmann's books have always put a smile on my face even as they've explained complex and sometimes scary issues in terms any child can understand. All Cat's Have Asperger's made autism relatable to thousands of children. Her new book on anxiety promises to do the same for a much more common condition that all of us know, and many of us live with. -- John Elder Robison, NY Times Bestselling author, Look Me in the Eye and Switched On; Neurodiversity Scholar, The College of William & MaryKathy's wonderful book is a powerful educational resource for parents and teachers alike. This book normalises the experience of anxiety, it explains how worry happens and how it affects us, but it also gives hope on how to overcome worry, stress, and fear. It helps children and adults overcome self-doubt and life challenges. The beautiful images are carefully selected, displaying common emotions amongst all living beings.I strongly recommend this fun book to children of all ages, educators and parents. -- Dr Paula Barrett, International Author of the Friends Resilience Programs, www.friendsresilience.orgOnce again, I am in awe of Kathy's ability to make the seemingly complicated, simple and accessible for all. Anxiety runs deep in our society - sometimes emerging as a pattern, and impacting on a negative way in our classrooms, home places and work places. 'All Birds Have Anxiety' is a wonderfully engaging resource that reminds us how to recognise the symptoms of anxiety in ourselves and others. She provides practical advice on how to acknowledge and deal with this emotion effectively. Not only will this book benefit the children that access it, but so too will it remind the adults in their lives of effective strategies that we can employ for ourselves and model for the children in our care. I will be recommending this resource as part of an intervention strategy to be implemented by parents, teachers and therapists of children that are facing challenges in managing anxiety. So too will I recommend it for use as part of a pro-active approach to promoting and maintaining positive mental health in our schools. -- Gráinne Boyle, Educational Psychologist and Director of The Innovation Hub, DubaiBuilding on All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Dogs Have ADHD, Hoopmann uses stock photographs of dozens of birds to convey aspects of life with anxiety. The project relies heavily on anthropomorphism-namely reading worry, frustration, and fear in the faces and body language of eagles, penguins, and other birds, none of which are identified. 'When stress builds up, anything can set off anxiety, such as: a change of plan, something new, a comment, a thought. Stuff,' writes Hoopmann beside an image of a horned owl, its wide, orange eyes meant to signal extreme alarm. The text and images are well paired, but 50 pages of stressed-and-depressed-looking birds and their 'symptoms' ('Wide-awake thoughts churn in our minds') is a lot to wade through before Hoopmann begins to suggest ways to combat anxiety in the final third of the book. Ages 4-up. (Mar.) -- Publishers WeeklyK-Gr 3-Hoopmann explores the complicated subject of anxiety, including many of its causes and symptoms and different coping mechanisms, in this compact, accessible title. The book is composed of colorful and often humorous photographs of various types of birds, accompanied by simple sentences about day-to-day life with anxiety. For example, a page about feeling nervous in crowds is paired with an image of a large colony of penguins. This lighthearted approach helps make a complex topic child-friendly and easy to understand. Readers are provided with an overview of the daily feelings and challenges associated with apprehension. Suggested solutions are also presented. Hoopmann encourages readers to face what scares them and see it as something that can be managed. By offering an empathetic and relatable look at anxiety, this resource can help promote mental health awareness among children and their families. VERDICT A fine addition to school libraries and guidance counselor offices. -- School Library JournalUseful for discussion on anxiety, how it manifests and different ways of dealing with it. Oh - and the pictures will make you smile a lot! -- Janet Dowling, The School LibrarianAnxiety is a highly topical and pertinent issue, since it is being identified as a barrier to social inclusion and learning for more and more children. The book explores its complexities in an innovative way, using different types of birds to beautifully illustrate the fears that anxiety might produce, the thoughts and emotions that can arise, and crucially, what children could do that might help them to manage these more effectively. -- Helen Punter-Bruce, Special ChildrenA very worried little snowy owl looks out from the cover of this exceptional picture book. In wonderfully expressive photographs and short bursts of text, we learn a lot about anxiety...Not sleeping, feeling groggy or panicky, not being able to cope with ordinary tasks - all of these are talked about in simple terms with amazing photos of birds illustrating the problems involved... This is a book that could be used by anyone from about 9 upwards (adults as well) and will provide humour as well as serious content. -- Healthy Books, healthybooks.org.ukTable of ContentsN/A

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Book SynopsisThis book presents ground-breaking ideas based on current research on how stigma can cause bodily felt trauma in stigmatised or marginalised people, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Gordon Gates draws on his academic research, professional knowledge as a counsellor, and lived experience with Asperger's syndrome to provide a unique framework for combating the psychological and emotional impact of stigma.Explaining how to develop resilience and essential coping mechanisms to manage distress and improve mental health, this book casts new light on the significance of stigma in mental health, and marks a new way forward for anyone who has been made to feel like an "outsider".Trade ReviewThis book presents a unique perspective of being autistic. -- Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Distinguished University Scientist, Kinsey Institute, Indiana University Bloomington, USAGates has written a notedly personal, compelling and insightful book. A must read for those wanting to further expand their knowledge of trauma, stigma and autism. -- Matthew F. Myatt, CCFP, MD, MPH, Chief of Emergency Department, Stevenson Memorial Hospital

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Book SynopsisForest School's innovative outdoor approach offers specific benefits to learners with autism, including increased social skills, raised self-esteem and improved sensory function. This guide raises autism awareness amongst practitioners by providing practical and easy-to-follow advice for adapting Forest School activities for those with autism.For those coming from a mainstream Forest School background, the author offers an introduction to autism and shows what Forest School can offer people with autism - both children and adults - with first-person accounts that highlight its success with this group. The guide gives advice on the social and sensory benefits, offers practical advice on safety and on how to set up a Forest School and finally presents specific activities to be incorporated into practitioners' routines.Trade ReviewI was newly informed, challenged, provoked and importantly made to chuckle through the book. I hope this ends up on all Forest School, indeed any outdoor, practitioner's shelves, and in their hands! This should be seen as part of more autistic inclusive discussions within the whole learning sector. -- Jon Cree – Director and founding chair of the Forest School Association, also Training and Alternative Curriculum Co-ordinator for FSC Bishops Wood CentreThis is an important book that fills an existing gap between forest school practitioners and autistic people and those who support them. James draw on his vast personal experience to connect these two communities in a brilliantly honest, practical and person-centred way -- Alison Oldfield, Senior teaching associate, University of BristolTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. What is Forest School?; 2. What is Autism?; 3. The Benefits of Forest School; 4. Preparation! Preparation! Preparation!; 5. Communication; 6. Social Interaction; 7. Forest School and the Sensory Environment; 8. Staying Safe; 9. Setting Up a Forest School; 10. Forest School Activities; Resources

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Book SynopsisYoung people with autism can be particularly susceptible to setbacks, often leading to depression and a sense of hopelessness. Using Social Stories™, this book introduces a different way of looking at common life setbacks, and offer tools to overcome these obstacles, build resilience and develop coping strategies for the future.Based on Carol Gray's highly effective Social Stories™ model, this new guide shows how to help individuals with autism deal with challenges specific to them, and how to bounce back from the negative experiences that they encounter. This book is an invaluable guide for learning to create personalised Social Stories™ that can be used to develop resilience in people with autism and help them to cope better with adversity.Trade ReviewWhat an absolute gem of a book, brimful of practical strategies for supporting children's resilience and mental health that can be immediately put into practice by both parents and teachers. -- Davida Hartman, Senior Educational Psychologist, Director at The Children's Clinic, Dublin, and author of Beating Anxiety: What Young People on the Autism Spectrum Need To KnowIt is important to build up resilience in young people with autism but Siobhan Timmins goes that one step further and explains clearly and simply exactly how this can be done. -- Kathy Hoopmann, author of All Cats Have Asperger’s Syndrome and All Birds Have AnxietyWithout resilience, there will be a fragmented sense of self and the risk of developing signs of depression. In this easy-to-follow and insightful book, Siobhan Timmins illustrates how versatile Social Stories can be, and contribute to a positive sense of self and the ability to cope with many aspects of autism. -- Tony Attwood, author of The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome and Exploring Depression, and Beating the BluesDr Timmins' ideas, approaches and strategies combined with actions have inspired change for her son and others. Mental health services, social care, educational settings and families will find this book a stimulating and informative read which could further improve their skills and practice. -- Lisa Parker, NHS Neuro-Developmental Mental Health Practitioner, Child and Adolescent Services and ASD & ID IAPT TherapistTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Dedication. Understanding the perspective of young people on the autism spectrum. How does a Social Story help? What is Resilience? What is resilience? (Social Story). 1. Positive thinking. 2. Plan B, building flexibility. 3. Past successes and proven strategies - learning self-reflection. 4. Personal best. 5. Positive self-talk. References.

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Book SynopsisThis guide provides insights, case studies and resources to enable anyone working in early years settings to identify and understand the individual needs of children from diverse backgrounds and the steps that can be taken to support and extend their learning. Examining the impact of unconscious bias, blind spots and institutionalised discrimination that set some children at a disadvantage, this book raises awareness and provides strategies for professionals to proactively support those affected. It covers race and ethnicity, religion, culture, EAL and intersectionality and enables professionals to help children from diverse backgrounds to develop to the best of their potential.Trade ReviewThe aim of the book is to help children understand and celebrate differences of every kind and to help all children to feel valued and respected, fulfilling a goal of the DfE's EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) that children 'know about the similarities and differences between themselves and others and among families, communities and traditions.' Chandrika's in-depth knowledge and passion for this subject is compelling and has proved to be invaluable.Dr Devarakonda's books: 'Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Settings' and 'Diversity and Inclusion in Early Childhood' are exceptionally well-researched, clearly structured and written and, in my view, exemplary academic texts on the subject. They have both extended my knowledge and challenged my thinking and assumptions, especially in the key areas of institutionalised discrimination and unconscious bias and their potential impact on children from a very young age. -- Felicity Brooks * Editorial Director, Usborne Publishing Ltd. *

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Book SynopsisMeet Asher - a teenager who self-harms to manage their feelings when it all feels like too much.The latest in the best-selling Can I Tell You About... series describes what self-harm is, along with the wide range of behaviours that qualify, why teens do it, and how to get help if you feel the need to self-harm. Reflecting on the different aspects of self-harming behaviour, including treatment of injuries and scars, this concise introduction dispels common myths and offers helpful resources to break the cycle of self-harm. By initiating the conversation around self-harm, this guide will offer alternative avenues for children and young adults to pursue when dealing with big feelings, such as professional counselling, distraction, and friends and family.This easy-to-read guide is suitable for readers 7+, along with their parents, teachers, and friends. All author royalties from the book will go towards the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust.Trade ReviewPooky Knightsmith writes in an engaging, accessible style in straightforward language which oozes compassion and heart. Young people, families and professionals will find this a valuable tool to help them understand, cope with and start a journey of recovery from self-harm. -- Steven Walker MPhil, author of Responding to Self-Harm in Children and Adolescents, 2012Truly insightful ... Captures all the questions we have about self-harm. -- Shamyla Naveed, Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing PractitionerThis small book enables us to understand the complexities of self-harm and is essential reading for anyone trying to overcome self-harming behaviour, as well as their families, friends, teachers and health care professionals. -- Maxine Jameson, Associate Professor in Primary Care, London South Bank UniversityWhen understanding of self-harm is limited and time is tight, this must be the first book to read. A 'must have' for every school wellbeing library. -- Clare Roberts, Director of Mental Health & Wellbeing, The Magna Carta School, SurreySensitively written ... It covers a subject that is still commonly not talked about and I am sure it will encourage families and schools to have a more open dialogue about self-harm. -- Dr Lucy Willetts, Clinical PsychologistSelf-harm explained in a voice that is honest, frank, encouraging and informative. Advice for day-to-day challenges is clear and feasible to try. -- Anna Corbett, Registered Nurse, School NurseWritten in Pooky's warm and approachable style ... a must-have in any wellbeing library and an excellent resource for adults and young people alike. -- Caro Fenice, Housemistress, Cobham Hall SchoolPooky has a knack of taking really complex situations and making them seen easier to deal with and matter-of-fact. Great advice here for anyone whose life is touched by self-harm. -- Colin Gambles, Rector at Hutchesons’ Grammar School, GlasgowTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Jonathan Singer. 1. Introducing Asher who struggles with self-harm. 2. What is self-harm? 3. Who self-harms? 4. Attention seeking? 5. What's the link between self-harm and social media? 6. It can feel very lonely. 7. Why do people self-harm? 8. Self-harm and suicide. 9. Caring for injuries. 10. Why is it hard to stop self-harming? 11. Who can help? 12. What treatment is available? 13. How can you break the cycle? 14. Healthier alternatives to self-harm? 15. How can you distract yourself? 16. Injuries and scars? 17. How friends can help. 18. How family members can help. 19. How professionals can help. 20. What next? 21. Talking to younger children about self-harm? 22. Final thoughts from Pooky.

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Book SynopsisBarb Cook and 14 other autistic women describe life from a female autistic perspective, and present empowering, helpful and supportive insights from their personal experience for fellow autistic women. Michelle Garnett's comments validate and expand the experiences described from a clinician's perspective, and provide extensive recommendations.Autistic advocates including Liane Holliday Willey, Anita Lesko, Jeanette Purkis, Artemisia and Samantha Craft offer their personal guidance on significant issues that particularly affect women, as well as those that are more general to autism. Contributors cover issues including growing up, identity, diversity, parenting, independence and self-care amongst many others. With great contributions from exceptional women, this is a truly well-rounded collection of knowledge and sage advice for any woman with autism.Trade ReviewA friend once told me that getting an autism diagnosis in mid-life was like finding the Rosetta Stone to herself. This marvelously honest and historically important book will be that Rosetta Stone for many women on the spectrum who will recognize aspects of their own lived experience on every page. I am in awe of the practical wisdom and uplifting encouragement assembled here by these wise elders of their tribe. -- Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the History of NeurodiversitySpectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism brings us the voice of spectrum women, adding multi-faceted layers of Autism knowledge previously unavailable to Professionals and lay people alike. Throughout the chapters the writers not only share their lives, but often bare the intimate recesses of their souls with the reader. This book marks a pivotal moment in the history of Autism - we now have a definitive resource on Autistic women available to us. -- Nelle Frances, author of the Ben and His Helmet series, Aspergerchild - Simply Explained and Sustainable Social SkillsSpectrum Women is a beautiful tapestry woven in wisdom, humour and hope. I found myself laughing out loud and quietly nodding with each resonating reflection of life within its pages. In a world of misinformation around autism, with these spectrum sisters, you are in good and safe hands. -- Rachael Lee Harris, Psychotherapist and author of Contemplative Therapy for Clients on the Autism SpectrumSpectrum women have a voice that needs to be heard. They need people to understand the challenges they face in daily life, and to recognise their talents and many achievements. The coherent explanations and wise advice provided in this book are highly recommended for women with ASD, their families and clinicians. -- Tony Attwood, PhD, Adjunct Professor at Griffith University, Queensland and author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals.For too many years, women on the spectrum have been pushed aside in terms of diagnosis, intervention and support. It took a long time before professionals finally understand and recognize the complexity and richness of the female profile of ASD. Spectrum Women's book is a breakthrough in many ways. First account and professionals combine their views and experience to provide rich and valuable information. I salute this initiative because this book will become a fundamental resource for the ASD community, families and professionals. -- Isabelle Hénault, Ph.D, Psychologist & Sexologist and author of Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence through AdulthoodSpectrum Women more than fills a gap, it addresses the huge void and absence of critical information to best understand, support and develop meaningful relationships with autistic women. Written eloquently by women who have experienced first-hand the misconceptions, misinformation and lack of recognition of the unique characteristics and abilities of autistic women, Spectrum Women will become the voice and the essential work that will help to further advance the inclusion, acceptance and appreciation of so many individuals who have been marginalized for so many years. -- Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Brown University and author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing AutismFilling a yawning gap in the autism literature with a combination of lived experience and research, recognition of women on the autism spectrum comes of age. In addition to these pioneering authors bringing awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of females on the autism spectrum to new heights, this amazing contribution teaches everyone the beauty of human diversity. -- Stephen Shore, Ed.D, Internationally known educator, author, and presenter on issues related to the autism spectrumBy far this is the best book I have read about autistic females. As an autistic woman, wife and mother to a daughter on the spectrum, this book is such a treat. This book gives a sense of belonging, packed full of valuable information, honest insights and great advice, wrapped beautifully together with Dr Michelle Garnett's supporting views.The 15 autistic authors share their personal experiences, covering many aspects of life for fellow Spectrum Women from disclosure, sensory issues, communication, health, anxiety, self-care to relationships, parenthood and employment. It's the full package.Spectrum Women: Walking to the beat of Autism will help so many autistic women around the world and will be valuable information to partners, parents and professionals. Together this tribe of truly amazing women (my autism mentors) have written an absolutely brilliant masterpiece. You are my Dream Team, ladies. -- Anne Skov Jensen, autism advocate, public speaker and a proud spectrum sisterSpectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism is so much more than the average book about autism; it is a collection of works that addresses a significant gap in the publishing world. Informative, emotionally charged, and honest, the chapters guide the reader through a variety of experiences. Through multiple autistic voices and clearly defined summations that acknowledge and validate each writer's experiences from a clinician's understanding, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism is a necessary read for professionals, families, and any woman who belongs within this amazing tribe. -- Rebecca Vine Foggo, BA Psych, MA Autism, Doctoral Researcher (Autism)Spectrum Women is a powerful resource to own. This book offers the previously unknown and untold experiences of a vast demographic of autistic women allowing other individuals on the spectrum, their parents, educators and anyone involved in wanting to learn more by understanding and sharing their unique perspectives and challenges. But most of all, this book allows people to realise that a diagnosis doesn't have to be and shouldn't be seen as doom and gloom. Allow these women to transport you into their minds and their hearts to gain a new perspective of knowledge. -- Nichole Conolly, Autistic Individual and Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies, University of WollongongTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. 1. Finding Your Tribe, Maura Campbell (Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland). 2. Growing up on the Spectrum, Jen Elcheson (Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) & Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 3. Identity: A Beautiful Work in Progress, Artemisia (Planet Earth, Galaxy: Milky Way). 4. Diversity: Gender, Intersectionality and Feminism, Catriona Stewart (Dunblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom). 5. Personal Relationships, Jen Elcheson (Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) & Anita Lesko (Pensacola, Florida, USA). 6. Socializing, Anxiety and Addictions, Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 7. Personal Safety, Liane Holliday Willey (Michigan, USA). 8. A Real Parent, Samantha Craft (Olympia, Washington, USA). 9. Independence, Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 10. Promoting Positive Employment, Jeanette Purkis (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia). 11. Our Sensory Worlds, Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom), Jen Elcheson (Prince George, British Columbia, Canada) & Barb Cook (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). 12. Communication, Becca Lory (Long Island, New York, USA). 13. Emotional Regulation, Renata Jurkevythz (Eriskirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany). 14. Executive Functioning, Terri Mayne (Nottingham, England, United Kingdom), Maura Campbell (Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland) & Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom). 15. General Health, Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom) & Anita Lesko (Pensacola, Florida, USA). 16. Autism and Co-Occurring Conditions, Anita Lesko (Pensacola, Florida, USA). 17. Considering Autistic Life and Mental Wellness, Dena Gassner (Long Island, New York, USA). 18. Self-Care, Becca Lory (Long Island, New York, USA), Catriona Stewart (Dunblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom) & Kate Ross (Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom). 19. Intense Interests, Christine Jenkins (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) & Renata Jurkevythz (Eriskirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany). 20. And Another Thing...

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Book Synopsis'The book we all need for this moment in time.' CN LESTER'An absolute must read' FOX FISHER'A genius book' LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEWMuch of society's thinking operates in a highly rigid and binary manner; something is good or bad, right or wrong, a success or a failure, and so on. Challenging this limited way of thinking, this ground-breaking book looks at how non-binary methods of thought can be applied to all aspects of life, and offer new and greater ways of understanding ourselves and how we relate to others.Using bisexual and non-binary gender experiences as a starting point, this book addresses the key issues with binary thinking regarding our relationships, bodies, emotions, wellbeing and our sense of identity and sets out a range of practices which may help us to think in more non-binary, both/and, or uncertain ways.A truly original and insightful piece, this guide encourages reflection on how we view and understand the world we live in and how we all bend, blur or break society's binary codes.Trade ReviewThe authors go to great lengths to make their language and framing inclusive; each chapter features "slow down pages" that invite the reader to "pause and tune in to yourself." Barker and Iantaffi's feel-good approach will reassure readers questioning their gender identities and expand any reader's philosophical horizons. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisRestorative circles are an effective way of implementing restorative justice, through starting a conversation wider than just the victim and the offender. Proven to be an effective way of healing and building relationships, tackling bullying within schools and providing a sense of community, this book gives everything needed for a school to start implementing restorative circles.Accompanied by illustrations, interviews and case studies to show how to start using restorative circles, this practical guide is the perfect introduction for schools looking to improve their methods of conflict resolution.

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Book SynopsisAutism in women and girls is still not widely understood, and is often misrepresented or even overlooked. This graphic novel offers an engaging and accessible insight into the lives and minds of autistic women, using real-life case studies. The charming illustrations lead readers on a visual journey of how women on the spectrum experience everyday life, from metaphors and masking in social situations, to friendships and relationships and the role of special interests.Fun, sensitive and informative, this is a fantastic resource for anyone who wishes to understand how gender affects autism, and how to create safer supportive and more accessible environments for women on the spectrum.Trade ReviewAs a medical comic, an educational comic, it's really well done, imparting knowledge with ease, simple, clear, effective. Using comics for this (and make no mistake, this is, definitely, a comic), is a perfect fit, getting factual information through to many who simply either wouldn't be able to, or more likely, wouldn't wish to, access it through plain text... When it comes to autism, no matter how aware we think we are, there's always more to discover. Which is just what Camouflage does very well, breaking down the subject with a clarity and simplicity, yet without sparing any factual details or the personal experiences of women with autism. I guarantee that you'll finish Camouflage with a better understanding of an important issue. And in that sense, Camouflage is a hugely successful thing... Hopefully, this will be something that will be embraced by schools, libraries, medical practices, and should be an essential read for anyone with autism, or anyone affected by autism.And frankly, given that we're all on the spectrum somewhere, you will, definitely, know someone affected by autism. Isn't it time you knew a little more? -- Richard Bruton * Comicon *Using a combination of intriguing science facts and moving personal accounts, psychologist Bargiela explains why doctors more rarely identify autism in women than in men. Beginning with the history of autism research, Bargiela shows that studies don't focus enough on the differences between men's and women's brains and skills, such as women's greater talent for 'social mimicry,' and therefore miss the ways autism manifests in women. Bargiela ensures that the medical information is understandable, and when potentially confusing terms arise, quick and concise footnotes are provided. She includes interviews with three autistic women, in which she asked each the same four questions about her life experiences. The responses are revealing; one woman says her assumption that her romantic partners are truthful makes her vulnerable to those who want to take advantage of her. Standing's art is subtle, enhancing the information being shared without distracting from the subject matter. The artwork is reminiscent of art deco, with distinct illustrations and a calming color palette. This informative work has insights for those familiar with or new to autism studies, and readers will feel the interviews add an important perspective. -- Publishers WeeklyA fantastic, easy-to-digest book for anyone hoping to understand how we can create a safer, more accommodating environment for women on the spectrum. -- Bonnie Gifford * Happiful *Table of Contents1. Introducing Autism and Gender 2. 'You're not autistic' 3. Pretending to be Normal 4. From Passive to Assertive 5. Identity and Interests 6. Future Research

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Book Synopsis"So while the assumption when I was born was that I was or would grow up to be a neurotypical heterosexual boy, that whole idea didn't really pan out long term."In this candid, first-of-its-kind memoir, Laura Kate Dale recounts what life is like growing up as a gay trans woman on the autism spectrum. From struggling with sensory processing, managing socially demanding situations and learning social cues and feminine presentation, through to coming out as trans during an autistic meltdown, Laura draws on her personal experiences from life prior to transition and diagnosis, and moving on to the years of self-discovery, to give a unique insight into the nuances of sexuality, gender and autism, and how they intersect.Charting the ups and downs of being autistic and on the LGBT spectrum with searing honesty and humour, this is an empowering, life-affirming read for anyone who's felt they don't fit in.Trade ReviewHauntingly relatable, Uncomfortable Labels is an incredibly necessary tale of living at the intersection of transgender and autistic identities. Humorously and accessibly written, Laura Kate Dale's story treads grounds scarcely discussed in memoir. A valuable addition to any library collection - personal or academic - on disability or gender issues. -- Jes Grobman, writer and sexuality educatorLaura has written something that highlights the personal challenges that arise from an intersection of identities that are commonly paired, but rarely discussed in the public sphere. -- Mia Violet, author of Yes, You Are Trans EnoughAs well as being incredibly informative, the book was a joy to read, due to Laura's unique voice... The book is overall an inspiring, celebratory read, and marks Laura's talent of being able to balance the uplifting drive of the book with the harder struggles and serious topics she writes honestly about. * NetGalley reviewer *A brilliant memoir about Laura's life and the ways being autistic and trans intersect.. Autistic people are much more likely to be on the LGBTQ spectrum than allistic people and it was really interesting to have it highlighted here as it's something that is often ignored but adds to the struggles we face. There were so many moments I identified with (I think I highlighted about half the book) and helped me understand parts of my life as an autistic person. It's always amazing to read anecdotes from someone elses life that could read as if they were talking about you. It's one of the best things about the autistic community speaking about their experiences... It's my favourite book about autism that I've read since being diagnosed and recommend it to any autistic people whether they are LGBTQ or not, as well as to anyone who wants to learn more about trans or autistic experiences. * NetGalley reviewer *In this memoir, Laura Kate Dale discusses her life as a gay trans autistic woman. She does a fantastic job explaining to the reader how each of her identities has affected her life, and how the identities intersect and affect each other. It was an effective way to gain some insight into the thoughts and feelings of a person dealing with so many challenges presented to them by a society that often lacks care and understanding. Highly recommend. * NetGalley reviewer *This book is a masterpiece that tells an uplifting tale of victory in the face of hardships, and the battle it often takes to be uncompromisingly true to yourself. Uncomfortable Labels is a must-read for anyone on the autism spectrum, any member of the LGBTAIQ+ community, anyone who knows someone in either group, or anyone who wants greater insight into the myriad of ways minority labels (especially working in conjunction) effect those who bear them. * NetGalley reviewer *Dale's prose is charmingly matter-of-fact and conversational, weaving in asides on cats, video games, and her "favourite ever vegan chocolate cheesecake," and she perceptively identifies the challenges she has faced and workable solutions for them. This hopeful and reflective account will resonate with readers affected by similar issues and inspire others. * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsPrologue - Being LGBT and Having Autism is Actually Pretty Common; PART I - Life Pre-Transition & Diagnosis; 1. The Ignored Early Signs; 2. Being the Weird Kid; 3. The Teen Tipping Point; 4. Coming out the Closet; 5. Depression and Addiction; PART II - Living through Transition and Diagnosis; 6. Transition, and learning to read who I wanted to be; 7. Squeezing a Late Youth into Adulthood; 8. I'm Proud I'm Not Invisible; PART III - Life Post Transition and Diagnosis; 9. LGBT Spaces are not for Autistic Adults; 10. Transgender Conflicts and Autism; 11. Learning to Watch Your Friends Die; 12. Being a Trans Woman with Autism is Sometimes Pretty Rad; 13. Roller Derby: The Intersection of LGBT and Autism Friendly Group Sport; 14. Where do I go from here?; Further Resources

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Book Synopsis'Excellent' KATE BORNSTEIN'The compassionate, accessible manual the world has been waiting for' LAURIE PENNYHave you ever questioned your own gender identity? Do you know somebody who is transgender or who identifies as non-binary? Do you ever feel confused when people talk about gender diversity?This down-to-earth guide is for anybody who wants to know more about gender, from its biology, history and sociology, to how it plays a role in our relationships and interactions with family, friends, partners and strangers. It looks at practical ways people can express their own gender, and will help you to understand people whose gender might be different from your own. With activities and points for reflection throughout, this book will help people of all genders engage with gender diversity and explore the ideas in the book in relation to their own lived experiences.Trade ReviewWherever you are on your gender adventure, this book will be helpful to you. Beyond the headlines, gender is a personal journey - and for anyone struggling to find their way, this is the compassionate, accessible manual the world has been waiting for. -- Laurie Penny, journalist, activist and author of Unspeakable ThingsThe authors have made adequate time for Indigenous and Two Spirit identities and people. Talking about decolonizing the gender narrative in a way that traces back to the very roots of the first peoples in a place is something that is crucial in providing understanding, but is often ignored or overlooked. Hands down, I will recommend this book for anybody looking to learn more about gender and sexuality. It's an amazing resource for ALL, regardless of identity, experience or knowledge. I fell head over heels with this book, and I can't wait to shout it from the rooftops! -- Katrina Werchouski, Director of Indigenous Cultures Center, Northland CollegeIf you want to finally discard the narrow confines of gender and sexuality and explore the vast landscapes of gender and sexual imagination, this is your book! -- Jayashree George, Lecturer, School of the Art Institute of ChicagoHow to Understand Your Gender is a thoughtful, intersectional, embodied invitation to reflect on gender. It has something to offer to readers at every stage of their gender journey, and is a valuable tool for educators and clinicians. -- Zena Sharman, PhD, editor of The Remedy: Queer and Trans Voices on Health and Health Care and Persistence: All Ways Butch and FemmeFor anyone who's ever wished they had a smart, kind, friend with whom they could calmly and safely discuss gender issues: this most excellent book is that kind of friend. -- Kate Bornstein, author of Gender OutlawAs a trans masculine person [...] I identified with so much, over and over again. Not only did this validate my own journey but it offered me access to the joys and difficulties of others and I felt less alone. This book will travel with me, it's not a one off read, but a guide I can dip in and out of whenever I feel the need. -- Wenn Lawson, author of Transitioning TogetherHow to Understand Your Gender is a practical entry level guidebook for people who wish to challenge gender binarism, and should contribute to binarism's ongoing evolution. -- Jane Haile * New York Journal of Books *Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 1. What is gender? 2. How the world sees gender. 3. Your gender background. 4. Your current experience of gender. 5. Identifying and living your gender. 6. Gender, relationships and sexuality. 7. Gender pioneers and gender warriors. Conclusions. Further support. Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisThis accessible primer sets out the core elements and methods of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), and shows how to use it most effectively to improve clinicians' capacity for spiritual care.The guide explains how to learn best from verbatim sessions, open agenda groups and writing projects. It shows how the primary learning modalities of CPE add competence to a spiritual caregiver's practice, suggesting helpful ways to reflect on spiritual care encounters from varying perspectives. It recommends ways to collaborate with a peer group, enhance frameworks of understanding people, improve self-awareness and broaden one's scope of caring while also deepening it. Written by an experienced supervisor of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, this guide is an essential introduction for anyone seeking to foster positive attitudes and practice of spiritual care in hospitals, hospices and other clinical settings.Trade ReviewHow to Get the Most out of Clinical Pastoral Education is a great read for anyone considering the sacred journey of CPE. I highly recommend it for anyone who has been, is, or ever plans to be enrolled in a CPE program. -- Rev Dr Amy Greene, Director, Center for Spiritual Care, Cleveland Clinic Health System Board Chair 2018-2019, ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and EducationThis book fully describes and demystifies CPE, and it is full of nuggets of wisdom about engaging this unique process of experiential learning. -- Christina Miller, RN, MSN, MDiv Retired Palliative Care Program CoordinatorTable of ContentsForeword - Judith Ragsdale. Preface. 1. Engage the Educational Methods. 2. Embrace the Learning Culture. 3. Become a Process Leader: Pursue the Milestones in CPE Professional Development. 4. Befriend Your Own Spiritual Development - A Phenomenological Theory for CPE. 5. The Limitations of CPE and Applying for an ACPE Program. 6. Meet the Standards - Simplified. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisMy Mommy tells me I'm perfect and to be brave."You know who you are," she says,"Just be yourself and always listen to your heart."With those words of encouragement from her Mom, Phoenix is preparing for her first day of school. She is excited but scared of being bullied because of her gender identity and expression. Yet when she arrives at school she finds help and support from teachers and friends, and finds she is brave enough to talk to other kids about her gender!This is an empowering and brightly-illustrated children's book for children aged 3+ to help children engage with gender identity in a fun, uplifting way. It supports trans children who are worried about being bullied or misunderstood.Trade ReviewWith her handstands, towers and lavender flowers, Phoenix inspires brave young people to share their stories and be proud of who they are. She also shows us what can happen when communities come together to celebrate diversity. -- Brook Pessin-Whedbee, author of Who Are You? The Kids Guide to Gender IdentitySomeday we'll live in a world where any child can wear a dress with freedom and delight, but until then, Phoenix Goes to School is a brilliant must-read for every child who either is a gender creative or transgender child or wants to be their ally. -- Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D. author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, director of Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Gender CenterThis book is not only a delightful tale about being yourself straight from the mouth of a child living her truth, but it is also a critical tool for trans children, their families, educators, and anyone else who seeks to better understand the lives and realities of transgender youth. An essential to any affirming bookshelf. -- Gavin Grimm, youth activist

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Book SynopsisQigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Ba Duan Jin: Eight-Section Qigong Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to this particular qigong exercise, which has been shown to improve the respiratory, cardiovascular and immune systems.The Ba Duan Jin exercise dates back to the Song Dynasty, and is broken down into eight sections, each of which focuses on a different physical area. The routine enhances limb strength and flexibility of the joints, and also fortifies the nerves. It can help in the treatment of illnesses such as osteoporosis and is also beneficial for mental health. Each routine is described step-by-step, and is illustrated with photographs and key points. The authors also point out common mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these.Complemented by an appendix of acupuncture points and accompanied by access to online video material, this book will be of interest to Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners at all levels, students of martial arts and anyone interested in Chinese culture.Trade ReviewThe online video is very professionally and beautifully done and is one of the best that I have seen. The practitioners demonstrating the forms are clearly very experienced and are excellent models to follow. I have practised several versions of ba duan jin and I particularly like this version. It's simple, aesthetic and very effective. This book and online video are a readable and thorough guide to the practice of ba duan jin. -- Medical Qigong Education CentreWith these books the Chinese Health Qigong Association have come close to providing everyone with their own personal qigong instructor. -- Tai Chi Finder LimitedThe online video, filmed as it is in uplifting locations, such as on top of the Great Wall of China and by the sea etc. with the performers in their silk pyjamas, does add a little something extra to the experience of participating in this virtual class. -- Tai Chi Finder LimitedTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Origins and Development. 2. Characteristics. 3. Practice Tips. 4. Step-by-Step Descriptions of the Routines. Section 1. Hand and Foot Forms. Basic Hand Forms. Basic Stances. Section 2. The Exercises Illustrated. Ready Position. Routine 1. Holding the Hands High with Palms Up to Regulate the Internal Organs. Routine 2. Posing as an Archer Shooting Both Left- and Right-handed. Routine 3. Holding One Arm Aloft to Regulate the Functions of the Spleen and Stomach. Routine 4. Looking Backwards to Prevent Sickness and Strain. Routine 5. Swinging the Head and Lowering the Body to Relieve Stress. Routine 6. Moving the Hands Down the Back and Legs, and Touching the Feet to Strengthen the Kidneys. Routine 7. Thrusting the Fists and Making the Eyes Glare to Enhance Strength. Routine. 8. Raising and Lowering the Heels to Cure Diseases. Closing Form. Appendix: Acupuncture Points Mentioned in This Book.

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Book SynopsisAdults are being increasingly diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and this book provides strategies for concerned individuals to help slow the onset of the condition. Around 50% of adults with MCI go on to develop dementia, but research shows that self-help through early intervention and preventative measures can hugely slow this down.The self-help measures in this book include memory aids, health and lifestyle changes, activities, therapies and technological aids. All of them are known to improve cognition and can be incorporated into daily life. Every measure is firmly based in current research, and this book is also applicable to those with early-stage dementia wishing to delay the onset of more severe cognitive impairment.Given the paramount importance of early intervention to prevent cognitive impairment worsening, this book is essential reading for any older individual wanting the best strategies to help with how to do this in practice.Trade ReviewMary Jordan's book is essential reading for those who are living with long term and progressive Mild Cognitive Impairment - a condition that is neither a disease nor dementia but which causes similar functional difficulties. It is written clearly as a self-help guide, with evidence based theory and practical, achievable solutions to managing memory loss and reducing the risk of dementia. -- Jackie Pool, Director of Memory Care, Sunrise Senior Living UKLet's suppose you have some memory loss but have been told that you do not have dementia. Or you are just getting older. This is the book for you. It is packed with sensible, easy to understand and invaluable advice on how to keep physically and mentally fit as you age. -- Dr Nori Graham, Vice President of the Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Disease InternationalTable of ContentsChapter 1 What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?Chapter 2 Practical MattersChapter 3 Physical HealthChapter 4 Lifestyle - Activities of Daily LivingChapter 5 Factors Which May Benefit CognitionChapter 6 Memory AidsChapter 7 Thinking About the FutureChapter 8 Can Dementia be Prevented After a 'Diagnosis' of MCI?Chapter 9 If the Worst Should Happen - Planning in the Event of a Dementia DiagnosisChapter 10 Sources of Help, Advice and Support

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Book SynopsisPRISM AWARDS FINALIST 2021GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS - YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (YALSA) 2022"When I was in school, everyone got to a certain age where they became interested in talking about only one thing: boys, girls and sex. Me though? I was only interested in comics."Growing up, Rebecca assumes sex is just a scary new thing they will 'grow into' as they get older, but when they leave school, start working and do grow up, they start to wonder why they don't want to have sex with other people.In this brave, hilarious and empowering graphic memoir, we follow Rebecca as they navigate a culture obsessed with sex - from being bullied at school and trying to fit in with friends, to forcing themselves into relationships and experiencing anxiety and OCD - before coming to understand and embrace their asexual identity.Giving unparalleled insight into asexuality and asexual relationships, How To Be Ace shows the importance of learning to be happy and proud of who you are.Trade ReviewInformative and heartfelt. Rebecca's journey gives voice to asexual experience, combined with feelings surrounding growing up which the majority can relate to. How to Be Ace strikes a fine balance between memoir and information. * Broken Frontier *I wish this book existed in my late teens. It would have made the next decade of my life so much easier to navigate. It's not preachy at all - just personal, relatable and supportive. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who thinks they might be on the asexual spectrum. * Happily Ever Homebody *

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