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International Views on Disability Measures
Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006; US$ 94.95As a voluntary organization of National Statistical Office representatives, the Washington Group addresses problems in statistical methods associated with the measurement of disability. This volume features papers which reflect a sampling of the work done by the Washington Group to address disability, an important public health problem. more...
Disabled Children and the Law
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2006; US$ 39.95Now in its completely updated second edition, this accessible guide provides essential information about how the law can be used to promote good practice and policy development for disabled children and young people. The authors take an anti-discriminatory and inclusive approach that involves parents and children in decision-making and advocacy. more...
Living with Dyspraxia
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2006; US$ 22.95This book was written to help all adults with Dyspraxia tackle the everyday situations that many people take for granted. It is full of practical advice on everything from getting a diagnosis to learning how to manage household chores. Topics addressed include self-esteem and how Dyspraxia often interacts with other conditions. more...
Reflections from a Different Journey
McGraw-Hill 2004; US$ 21.95Offers parents of children with disabilities inspiration and advice from those who've been there. Reflections from a Different Journey presents 40 stories by successful adults who grew up with disabilities. They provide insights into what it is like to persevere in the face of community prejudices, and what it takes for families and children with disabilities... more...
Teaching Mental Health
Wiley 2007; US$ 103.95Mental health service users and carers are increasingly involved in the planning and delivery of a mental health education that gives a "real-life" perspective to the practice of mental health care. Teaching and Learning about Mental Health is designed to teach and train new mental health workers, using an interdisciplinary approach. Divided into... more...
The Disability Studies Reader
Routledge 2006; US$ 40.95Collects representative texts from the field of disability studies. Drawing together experts in cultural studies, literary criticism, sociology, biology, the visual arts, pedagogy and post-colonial studies, the collection provides a comprehensive approach to the issue of disability. more...
My Right To Play
McGraw-Hill Education 2003; US$ 144.00Provides a take on life from the perspective of a child who has no sight and no speech and who uses a wheelchair because of physical disabilities. This book offers a glimpse into the thoughts of such a child, recognizing that family and support workers sometimes get things right and sometimes don't. more...
Aphasia Inside Out
McGraw-Hill Education 2003; US$ 214.00Presents different perspectives on aphasia, a communication impairment that can follow stroke. This book addresses issues of living with aphasia, such as aphasia and the Internet, time and poetry. It offers insights into the nature of the disabling barriers faced, and explores creative possibilities open to people who live with such disability. more...
Vocational Rehabilitation
Springer 2006; US$ 84.99Details vocational rehabilitation (VR). The first part of this book focuses on the influence of psychological aspects on successful vocational rehabilitation. The methods of evaluation as well as an analyse of efficacy are presented. The effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation in some clinical conditions is also detailed. more...
Depression and Globalization
Springer 2007; US$ 64.99Describes the political aspects of depression, specifically the relationship between globalization and depression. This book reestablishes links between mental health research and treatment, and reviews political and economic influences outside the world of academic and clinical mental health. more...









