A fiction title that provides a wonderful insight into the life a young boy with Autism.
Fifteen year old Christopher has a photographic memory. He understands maths. He understands science. What he can't understand are other human beings. When he finds his neighbour's dog lying dead on the lawn, he decides to track down the killer and write a murder mystery about it. But what other mysteries will he end up uncovering?
A manual for professionals who facilitate diverse parent groups This practical resource is for facilitators who are looking for a positive and optimistic approach and want to build on the strengths parents bring to their role. It aims to enhance emotional wellbeing in all family members, through the sharing of information and the creation of supportive community networks for parents. Published by ACER, 2004. Softcover, spiral bound, 184 pages. More info
This title offers an exploration of hope in the modern world and the role it plays in our lives. The author asks, what can we learn about ourselves as human beings given that we are being who hope? And he claims that hope is a fundamental structure of the way we live our lives and is a way of shaping how we view ourselves and the world we live in. The most important reason for exploring "hope" is to understand ourselves and others better as human beings. In... More info
Peer support systems are increasingly being used in schools and other youth settings to tackle problems such as bullying, rejection, social exclusion, sexual identity, self-esteem and loneliness. Peer Support in Action is a practical guide, grounded in theory, which aims to give adults working with children and young people the knowledge, understanding and practical tools to provide effective and appropriate systems of peer support. This book will be a useful and insightful aid for teachers, educational psychologists, social workers, education welfare officers, counsellors, counselling psychologists and all professionals involved in the... More info
