Brothers, Sisters, and Autism: A Parent’s Guide addresses topics that range from dealing with perceived discrepancies in fairness to facilitating a positive relationship between siblings. The topics addressed in this resource include: • Strategies and resources to help teach your children about their sibling with autism…
Life as an Autism Sibling: A Guide for Teens is written in a Q&A format. It addresses the challenges that teenage siblings might face as a result of having a brother or sister with autism, while also providing tips and advice on how to deal with…
Autism, My Sibling, and Me is a colorful workbook specifically designed to engage young children. A host of cartoon characters accompany children as they learn about what autism means for their brother or sister. The resource also aims to guide young siblings through any autism-related questions…
This 8-page booklet lists 50 strategies for effective disciplining and putting an end to oppositional behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Click here to view/download
The purpose of this workbook is to assist a person with an intellectual or developmental disability to learn about healthy relationships, to identify and recognize abuse and to know who to contact for help. The workbook is written in plain English for people with IDD,…
This colourful and easy to read guide is for young people who have a brother or sister with cancer. It gives information and advice on: Ways to deal with changes the young person’s family may go through Finding support and talking with friends What the…
Sweet Dreams at the Hospital introduces young patients to where they go and what happens when they need to have anesthesia and surgery. It is specifically aimed at addressing their concerns about the unknown in an engaging, unthreatening manner, and involving them in their own…
This book is designed to help a parent and their child know what to expect on the day of surgery. It also describes ways parents can emotionally prepare their child for his or her operation. The book covers topics such as preparation for the hospital…
This 30-page coloring and activity book for young children has been developed by Leukemia & Lymphoma Sociate to help them cope with having cancer, talk to their doctors, express their feelings, and look forward to the future. Caregivers may find that using the book with their…
A workbook for children living with HIV. This easy-read and beautifully illustrated workbook was developed by children, families, doctors, nurses, teachers, and counsellors with the goal of helping children learn about HIV, and teaching them how to live positively. Contents: All about me Who else…
This comic book provides young people with easy-read information about HIV prevention but also shows them that is it possible to have positive and exciting lives even if they are HIV-positive. Topics covered: HIV testing Planning to stay together My health future Delaying sexual debut and…
Since 1 September 2014 statements of special educational needs and Learning Difficulty Assessments started to be replaced by Education, Health and Care plans for children and young people aged 0-25. This factsheet explains the new system.
Since 1 September 2014, Education, Health and Care plans started to replace statements of special educational needs and Learning Difficulty Assessments for children and young people aged 0-25. This factsheet explains the first step to getting an Education, Health and Care plan.
This factsheet explains how to get extra support in mainstream school if your child has special educational needs
This factsheet explains the key parts of the system of support in education for young people with special educational needs and disabilities from 14-25 years of age.
This factsheet explains the key parts of the education system in England that affect children from birth to age five, as well as some general information about finding suitable childcare.
An overview of the rights of families with a child who may need support to prepare for the transition to adult services, young carers who are approaching 18 and disabled adults aged 18 and above.
This factsheet explains how parents of disabled children can take a break from their caring responsibilities through ‘short breaks services’. Short breaks can also allow disabled children to have a change of scene and try different experiences.
This guide has been written for: • health practitioners and commissioners, to increase their understanding of the specialist services that disabled children access • GPs to coordinate care for disabled children, young people and their families. The guide will also help parents to understand how health…
This 16-page leaflet is for disabled young people. It has information that might help them to find answers to some questions they might have about sex and relationships. There is lots of information and advice available for young people about sex and relationships and all things…
The Growing up, sex and relationships parent guide has been written specially to support parents of disabled children around this tricky subject. The guide contains tips on developing a child’s self-esteem and keeping them safe, encouraging friendships, and how to talk to a child about…
Booklet containing information and advice on creating a supportive environment in the home for children with autistic spectrum disorder. Contents: Creating a Supportive Environment 1. Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorder and the Importance of Creating a Supportive Environment 2. Advice Strategies for Parents and Carers of Children with Austistic Spectrum…
This resource includes a list of tried-and-tested interventions which include creating a very brief and simple list of rules, using praise effectively, creating a reward system, implementing a homework hour, establishing structure, and using consequences effectively. The key to many of these techniques is the…
A young girl named Josie experiences teasing and bullying from her classmates. To others, Josie appears shy or not friendly and she often gets angry when something confuses her. She meets Iris the Dragon and learns how to relate to others and develop resilience in her…
A young girl named Skippy finds it very hard to concentrate at school. Loud sounds and even lights are distracting. She finds that daydreaming or getting up and moving helps her control the distractions – but doing that disrupts the class. Skippy meets Iris the…