Neurodivergent people are so often thwarted in academic and corporate careers because we don't know the unwritten social codes of large organisations, and because we struggle with entry level tasks even though we excel at strategic thinking. Neurodivergent thinking is conversely overrepresented in sole traders and entrepreneurs. Many of us ......
Defining the role of a job coach, this book sets out EU-wide training standards for helpingpeople with disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment.The book includes the perspectives of both people with disabilities and their job coaches,offering first-hand experience of the specific issues faced by those who want to enter thecompetitive ......
An Autism Spectrum Guide to the Confusing World of Idioms, Metaphors and
The English language can be extremely confusing and illogical, especially for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who interpret meaning in a very literal way. Why should an announcement that cats and dogs are falling from the sky indicate heavy rain? And what have chickens got to do with being a coward?
An illustrated guide to assistive technologies and devices (AT/AD). It chronicles the use of AT/AD - technology used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. It includes real-life examples about how people with disabilities use assistive technology to assist them in daily tasks.
Meet Harry. Harry likes to play football, climb trees, and hang out with friends, but Harry doesnt like reading. That is until his teacher explains that Harry has dyslexia, which makes things like reading and writing particularly hard for him.
Skills Training for Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities a
This training programme will empower people with mild intellectual disabilities to develop the skills they need to manage emotional distress and/or impulsive behaviour.
Reclaim Your Identity, Create Independence, and Find Your Way Forward
'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'. Rather than focusing on the medical side of ......
This will help people with chronic illness, physical disability, temporary or permanent, and age-related limitations make their homes safer and more accessible without costly remodelling or structural changes. Shelly Peterman Schwarz shares her unique blend of motivation, inspiration, and practical tips, techniques, and shortcuts.
What Next-Generation Science Says about Treatments That WorkaEURO"and Ho
Does toxic pollution cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? What about screen use? Are alternative treatments worth exploring? Can dietary changes help? From leading ADHD researcher Joel T. Nigg, this book presents exciting treatment advances grounded in the new science of epigenetics--how genes and the environment interact. ......
