“Communication and self-advocacy are vital to independence. This easy-to-use handbook is designed for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism and Down syndrome, and those who teach them. Anyone and everyone can use theatre games to practice communication. The fun, practical games in this book can help to lessen social anxiety,… Read more »
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Spectrum women: Walking to the beat of autism
“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… Read more »
Speaking for ourselves: Conversations on life, music, and autism
Given the great deal of attention paid to music and autism, it is surprising to discover that autistic people have rarely been asked to account for how they themselves make and experience music or why it matters to them that they do. In Speaking for Ourselves, renowned ethnomusicologist Michael Bakan does just that, engaging… Read more »
Critical issues in intellectual and developmental disabilities: Contemporary research, practice, and policy
This timely and important publication provides a concise review of what we know about ten key areas in the field of IDD and what that knowledge means for future developments in public policy, research, and practice. Developed as a foundational review of the knowledge base in preparation for the 2015 National Goals conference, the book… Read more »
Able: Viewing disability through the lens of innovation
“You’ve been taught to accept people with disabilities and differences. But is disability something you value? In Able, Charlotte Hine weaves her own experiences and the stories of others into a powerful book that helps her readers understand two main lessons: • Disability can be an engine for innovation, and • Harnessing the unique talents… Read more »