Love Ella

Madeline Witham

The story of Ella is revealed through the eyes of her mother who, at the age of 28, found herself having unexpectedly given birth to a child with an intellectual disability.

It is also the story of Ella’s first 14 years of life; a feisty, courageous little girl with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome who is aware of her difference and who holds precious the simple gift of her hands. The narrative Madeleine Witham constructs has an almost confrontational honesty and rawness about it. But the experience of mothering Ella has the effect of making Madeleine a fighter and an advocate for her child as she realises that she is a survivor of a masked and prolonged trauma. gives a rare insight into humanity, and reveals our capacity for resilience and the deep and rare gift of unconditional love that Madeleine has given to her daughter. Over time there is a quiet acceptance and recognition that Ella’s future, whatever it holds, is also her mother’s future and that is how it will and must be. This book gives great insight into Madeleine’s spiritual journey and how she comes to see and accept the gift of life and hope offered to her by Jesus Christ. Through this growing knowledge a hope for the future is born, along with a faithful acceptance of the child that God has entrusted to her. The grace of God has become a reality in Madeleine’s life and the certainty that God will provide new mercies every day is what gives her strength and hope to face the fear that once crippled her.

Love Ella

M in the middle

The students of Limpsfield Grange School and Vicky Martin

Life after diagnosis isn't easy for M. Back in her wobbly world and faced with an exciting crush, a pushy friend and an unhelpful Head Teacher, how long until the beast of Anxiety pounces again?

M in the middle

Making Music Time A Success

Sing & Grow Music Therapy Program

A guide for using music to engage families with young children.

This resource book and CD explores the use of musical experiences in working with families with young children.

Making Music Time A Success

Making Peace With Autism

Susan Senator

Receiving a diagnosis of autism is a major crisis for parents and families, who often feel as if their world has come to an end.

In this insightful narrative, a courageous and inspiring mother explains why a diagnosis of autism doesn’t have to shatter a family’s dreams of happiness. Senator offers the hard-won, in-the-trenches wisdom of someone who’s been there and is still there today-and she demonstrates how families can find courage, contentment, and connection in the shadow of autism. In , Susan Senator describes her own journey raising a child with a severe autism spectrum disorder, along with two other typically developing boys. Without offering a miracle treatment or cure, Senator offers valuable strategies for coping successfully with the daily struggles of life with an autistic child. Along the way she models the combination of stamina and courage, openness, and humor that has helped her family to survive-and even to thrive. Topics include: the agony of diagnosis, grieving and acceptance, finding the right school program, helping siblings with their struggles and concerns, having fun together, and keeping the marriage strong.

Making Peace With Autism

Making Sense Of Asperger’s

Debra Ende

Receiving a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome can be a frightening, confusing, and overwhelming experience for both parents and children.

In fact, many people still believe it may be better not to name or ‘label’ the syndrome in the hope that their child will settle down and learn to adapt. However, making sense and meaning of our experiences, similarities, and differences is a core and universal human need. When, despite our best efforts, we still can’t understand why parts of our lives are not working, the resulting confusion, frustration, and distress can be traumatic for any person. Making Sense of Asperger’s: A Story for Children grew out of just such an experience for one seven-year-old boy. This extremely bright child was frequently in serious trouble at school but couldn’t understand why. His mother was struggling with her attempts to explain that he had been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, so she asked her son’s psychologist, author Debra Engle, for guidance in explaining this in a positive way. This book is the end result of this mother’s request for help. Elaborating on a previously developed analogy of Asperger’s Syndrome with a computer’s operating system, this workbook, with its simple text and entertaining illustrations, offers an explanation of Asperger’s as one possibility within the range of differences between all people. In a world where most people come equipped with a standard operating system, it explains in a validating and fun way exactly what an Asperger’s syndrome operating system is, how it works, the compatibility issues which can arise, and, most importantly, how to live with one, with system crashes and all.

Making Sense Of Asperger’s

Making Sense of Sex

Sarah Attwood

Puberty is a time of huge change in the physical body, in emotional experience and in social relationships.

Having an understanding of these developments and learning how to deal with them is essential, and for people with Asperger’s syndrome it can be a challenge to get to grips with the social and emotional aspects of puberty, sex and relationships.This book is ideal for those who need clear, detailed explanations and direct answers to the many questions raised by puberty and sexual maturity. Sarah Attwood describes developments in both the male and female body, and explains how to maintain hygiene and personal care, and to promote general good health. She examines emotional changes, including moods and sexual feelings, and provides comprehensive information on sex, sexual health and reproduction. She looks at the nature of friendship, how it changes from childhood to adulthood and its importance as a basis for sexual encounter. She also offers coping strategies for different social experiences, from bullying to dating, and includes essential tips on the politics of mature behaviour, such as knowing the difference between public and personal topics of conversation.” Making Sense of Sex” is a thorough guide written in unambiguous language with helpful diagrams, explanations and practical advice for young people approaching puberty and beyond.

Making Sense of Sex

Managing Puberty, Social Challenges & (Almost) Everything

Coulter Video

"THE TALK" just got easier. This DVD for girls nearing or going through puberty builds their knowledge, confidence and self-esteem.

The program covers physical, mental and social changes, including clear explanations of menstruation and conception using drawings of the female and male reproductive systems. While appropriate for any girl, it’s especially helpful for young women diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome or autism requiring support, or who are naturally shy. The video’s content advisers include parents, psychologists, teachers, counselors, autism education experts, an OB-GYN doctor and, most importantly, girls. The program is divided into chapters, so parents and professionals can choose which subjects to share with girls based on their stages of development, and answer their questions afterward. Schools will find this a valuable edition to sex education programs.

Managing Puberty, Social Challenges & (Almost) Everything

Martian in the Playground

Claire Sainsbury

This award winning book illuminates what it means to be a person who has Asperger's Syndrome by providing a window into a unique and particular world.

Drawing on her own experience of schooling, and that of a network of friends and correspondents who share her way of thinking and responding, Clare Sainsbury reminds us of the potential for harm which education holds for those who do not fit. This book holds insights that take us beyond the standard guidance on how to manage autistic spectrum disorder.

Martian in the Playground

Maths Basics 4

Lorie DeYoung and Louanne Winkle

Skills include Addition/ Subtraction / Multiplication/Division

Maths Basics 4

Me and My PDA

Gloria Dura-Vila & Tamar Levi

A guide to pathological demand avoidance for young people.

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also referred to as Extreme Demand  Avoidance, is a set of strengths and difficulties inside Autism Spectrum Disorder.  But this language can get very confusing; what does PDA mean for you?  This is the aim of the book: to  help you understand yourself better, and understanding what PDA means for you is an important part of this process.  This way, you and the important adults around you will find ways to develop your talents and to cope better with your difficulties.

Me and My PDA

MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN AUTISM

Dr. Kim Chilman-Blair & John Taddeo

An engaging, informative graphic novel that explains Autism to children. Autism is a lifelong disorder that affects at least 1 in 1000 people.

It affects more boys than girls (approximately 4 boys for every 1 girl). Even after diagnosis, siblings of autistic children can often find it confusing and difficult to understand their brothers’ or sisters’ behaviour.

MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN AUTISM

MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN DEPRESSION

Dr. Kim Chilman-Blair & John Taddeo

The aim of Medikidz is to help kids learn about health and disease in an exciting, non-threatening way, blending fun with fact.

The information will empower your child with the knowledge to take ownership of their disease.

MEDIKIDZ EXPLAIN DEPRESSION