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Welcome to our library listings, we have a wide range of material which is available, including up-to-date guides, books, handbooks, plus a whole range of publications.

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A Minor Adjustment

The story of Sarah a remarkable child. “I defy anyone to meet Sarah and not fall in love“

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AN INTEGRATED PATHWAY FOR ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT

2 of 3 Manuals by Peter Limbrick about Child Centered Planning and models of good practice.

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BEING THE OTHER ONE

Growing up with a brother or sister who has special needs

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BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME

A new parents guide. “the first book that parents and family should read“

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CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME

A guide for teachers and learning support assistants in mainstream school

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Comunication Link- 3rd Edition

A dictionary of signs

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COPING WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS

A book written by other parents about the stress that is put on a family

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CREATING KIDS WHO CAN

A positive fun book about parenting

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DOWN SYNDROME NEWS AND UPDATE

Produced by the Down syndrome educational trust. Full of topical issues

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DIET INTERVENTION AND AUTISM

A practical guide for parents who wish to implement a gluten free diet

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DOWN SYNDROME ISSUES AND INFORMATION

This large and informative collection from the Down syndrome Educational Trust is available to borrow individually of in ring binder form for loan to schools etc.
Living with Down syndrome
Issues for families with children with Down syndrome
Education for individuals with Down syndrome
The development of infants with Down syndrome
Social development for children with Down syndrome
Assisting children to access information technology
Speech and language development an overview
Speech and language development 0 -5 years and 5 -11 years
Reading and writing overview
Reading and writing development 0 - 5 years and 5 - 11 years
Memory development
Number skills overview
Number skills and development 0 - 5 years
Motor development for individuals with Down syndrome an overview
Over view of the development of teenagers with DS 11 -16 years
Vocabulary checklists first 120 words second 340 words third 350 words
Interactive communication and play checklists
Sentences and grammar checklists

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DOWN SYNDROME MOVING THROUGH LIFE

Provides an understanding of how people with Down syndrome move. It addresses issues involved and things to be avoided to establish effective patterns of movement during early childhood.

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NSF DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AND THOSE WITH COMPLEX HEALTH NEEDS

DOH

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Downs Syndrome The Facts

Practical advice

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DISABILITY RIGHTS HANDBOOK

A guide to benefits and services for all disabled people, their families and
advisers.29th edition April 2004 / April 2005

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EDUCATION SUPPORT PACK FOR SCHOOLS

A useful source of information for mainstream schools produced by the DSA

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EARLY SUPPORT SERIES

Information for parents
•     Down Syndrome
•     Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD’s) and related conditions
•     Speech and language difficulties
•     Learning Disabilities
•     Deafness
•     Visual Impairment
•     Multi Sensory Impairment
•     Deaf Protocol

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EARLY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS,

1 of 3 Manuals by Peter Limbrick about Child Centered Planning and models of good practice.

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EARLY SUPPORT PARENT PACK

Government publication as part of the early support programme

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FIRST STEPS IN INCLUSION

A comprehensive guide for parents and all professionals

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Gifts

Mothers reflect on how children with Downs Syndrome enrich their lives

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HEALTH, LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF

DSA publication

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IN THE DRIVING SEAT

Direct Payments for your child

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INCLUDING PUPILS WITH DOWN’S SYNDROME (primary and secondary)

Two useful DSA publications

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INVINCIBLE SPIRIT

This book is all about a family who have adapted their lives to include a boy with Down syndrome, written by his mum Liz Wickins.

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JUST KIDS

A book of pictures of children with Down syndrome

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LIVING WITH DOWN’S SYNDROME

A book for older children about Down Syndrome

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MAKATON MAKE AND DO

Learning through play

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MAKING MUSIC

A guide for parents to making music with children with special needs.

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MY BROTHER IS DIFFERENT

A lovely book for children from the National Autistic Society

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

How parents can use the NSF to influence services. CAF.

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Makaton Games

Learning through play

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME

A complete easy to read overview of specific medical conditions that are more common among children with Down syndrome

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Makaton For Maths

Symbols and signs to support the key development of key mathematical terms

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My First Signs

First Signing Guide

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ORAL HEALTHCARE FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

A book for parents / carers and dentists

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PROMOTING HEALTH IN PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME

DSA publication

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PARENT PARTICIPATION

A parents guide to how to get involved with improving services for disabled children

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PEOPLE NOT BUDGETS

Valuing disabled children, centre for policy studies

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Schools For Special Needs 2007-2008

A complete guide

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SPECIAL BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Stories and tips for siblings of children with a disability or serious illness

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SIBLINGS; coming unstuck and putting back the pieces

Stories of everyday life with children who are different

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SENT AHEAD

The IPSEA Guide to the special educational needs tribunal

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SPECIAL TALENTS SPECIAL NEEDS

Drama for people with learning difficulties

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SOLVE YOU CHILD’S SLEEP PROBLEMS

I think the title says it all

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SMALL STEPS FORWARD

Using games and activities to help your pre-school child with special needs

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TEACHING MATH TO PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME

A book about teaching basic math’s skills and concepts that are essential to everyday life to children and adults with Down syndrome

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THE TEAM ARROUND THE CHILD

3 of 3 Manuals by Peter Limbrick about Child Centered Planning and models of good practice.

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THE GENETICS OF DOWN’S SYNDROME

DSA publication

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THE NEW LANGUAGE OF TOYS

Teaching communication skills to children with special needs

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The Good Sleep Guide

For you and your baby

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THE DOWN SYNDROME NUTRITION HANDBOOK

A guide for promoting healthy life styles

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TEACHING READING TO CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME

A guide for parents and teachers

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UNCOMMON FATHERS

Reflections on raising a child with a disability. “The first book written for fathers by fathers”

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WE’LL PAINT THE OCTOPUS RED

A book for young children about having a baby with Down Syndrome in the family

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Your Baby Has Down Syndrome

A guide for parents

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YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

The Hanen philosophy of how parents can help their children

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