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Down syndrome is the most common cause of intellectual disability in Australia. Based on more than sixty personal interviews and supported by scholarly research, this book shows the varied attitudes and approaches which together make up the rich experience of living with Down syndrome in a changing society.

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Learn how to improve your hip health, prepare for and recover from hip surgery, and improve your overall movement through the Alexander Technique.

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The latest research on how to reduce joint and muscle pain through diet and supplements - rather than drugs.

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Presenting a fresh perspective on the First World War, this book explores the personal dimensions of war disability within families. It tells the story of thousands of Australian families who welcomed home disabled soldiers after the First World War. It also offers an account of the impact of physical injury and shell shock upon returned soldiers.

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A safe, manageable and simple series of gentle exercises and workout routines to restore functional mobility, and alleviate stiffness and pain.

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Contains advice for parents and 'coaches' them on how to work through the emotions inherent to having a child who is not developing as expected. This title offers support for parents new to autism and shows them how to: communicate with their child and each other; address the issue of self-esteem; and foster independence in your child.

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Historically, segregation and social isolation have been recurring responses to people considered defective or deficient in some way. This book presents historical and contemporary issues in mental retardation. It presents an examination of ways people have been misidentified as having disabilities, then needlessly warehoused in institutions.

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In Living with Max, Sandy takes us on a remarkable and inspiring journey, from Max's birth to his extraordinary film debut as one of the stars in the hit film Notes on a Scandal.

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An essential tool for parents, seasoned teachers, and other individuals involved in the life of somebody who happens to have mental retardation, this book provides readers with scores of useful resources, including websites, professional organizations, and support groups.

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On a Saturday morning in May 1980, Melanie Bowen, a pretty fifteen year old, ran down the stairs of her parents home in Port Talbot, grabbed her leather jacket and crash helmet, yelled a goodbye, and then walked out of the front door into the sunshine for what was to be the last time in her life. Never Say Die is the true story of what followed

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Aimed at parents and teachers of dyslexic children, this book offers advice on how to identify, tackle and overcome the problem. Dyslexia is estimated to affect at least one in ten children, but it is widely misunderstood and often mistaken for low intelligence or laziness.

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best-selling Loose Girl author Kerry Cohen offers an alternative view on autism to the millions of families with special needs children-one focused on acceptance over recovery

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Prior to the publication of this book, there has been a complete absence of literature on the contributions of deaf men and women in science. The study of deaf scientists is part of the study of other marginalized groups, and finds parallels in African American and women's studies.

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Understanding the difficulties faced by adults with communication and language disorders is key to learning to hear what they are saying. The real stories collected here illustrate both the challenges and realities of living with a speech or language disorder but provide hope that understanding can be attained.

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