Coping with Disability

Donna Williams was a child with more labels than a jam-jar: deaf, wild disturbed, stupid insane... She lived within herself, her own world her fore...

For parents of children with Asperger Syndrome ordinary parenting just doesn't always do it - AS kids need a different approach. Brenda is mother t...

This short book, a collection of essays and poems, looks at the loneliness, frustration and sadness experienced, not by the person with the syndrom...

Gabriel is a teenager who is severely autistic: he is completely unsocialized, is incontinent and is unable to speak. In this book his mother, with...

`I didn't even recognize my own face in the mirror. Nothing felt right. Dazed. Paralyzed by fear, my first instinct was to run but I had nowhere to...

For those who want to help somebody with Asperger Syndrome find and keep a satisfying job, this book is a vital tool. Gail Hawkins guides readers t...

'The book is user-friendly and includes clear diagrams in each section, along with tables to outline key points. I found these very useful and they...

When Rod Michalko's sight finally became so limited that he no longer felt safe on busy city streets or traveling alone, he began a search for a gu...

Recently the phrase "Asperger Syndrome" became part of my vocabulary. It explains all the things my psychologist could not.' - Will HadcroftWhat ma...

After Stroke: Enhancing Quality of Life brings together an extraordinary selection of advice, practical survivor techniques, information about reso...

John and Martha were an exceptionally ambitious and driven all-American couple. With six Harvard degrees between them, and living in the refined a...

The compelling story of Walker Stacey - a child who triumphed over his autistic tendencies with the dedicated help of his family When in 1996, Pat...

Cerebral Palsy (CP) affects one in every 400 children born in the UK, and in the US approximately 10,000 babies are diagnosed with CP each year. A ...

First published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This book tells the stories of nine disabled leaders who, by force of personality and concrete achievement, have made us think differently about di...

An outstanding reference for the millions of adults suffering from adult ADHD, their families, and their friends. 100 Questions & Answers About...

Praise for What is Dyslexia?:'informative, based on the latest research and compassionate - three qualities that make this a must read for parents ...

This easy-to-read guide offers a complete overview of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLDs) and the wide variety of symptoms that different types ...

First published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This is the inspiring account of a family's struggle to break into their son's autistic world - and how a beautiful retreiver dog made the real dif...

People with Asperger's Syndrome have difficulty with interpersonal relationships, yet are well known to be loyal and dependable friends. Wendy Laws...

This book provides a diverse range of basic information and practical advice for adults with dyspraxia. Colley is able to describe in detail the im...

Different Like Me introduces children aged 8 to 12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philoso...

In 1952, after two weeks of typhoid fever and the mumps, 11-year-old Madan Vasishta awoke one night to discover that he could no longer hear. He wa...