Item category 1: Special Needs Collection

Four insect friends are looking for a place to live - one that has flowers for Bee, leaves for Ladybird, a pond for Dragonfly and dead wood for Beetle. But - oh no! - with dangers all around, a good place is not so easy to find. This picture book from Lucy Cousins sees new depth and contrast to h...

Parenting an anxious child makes parents anxious. When your child feels anxiety, panic, worry or sadness, it makes you feel anxious, panicked, worried or sad too. If you are fearful or overwhelmed, it can be difficult to support your child, even though all you want to do is make them feel better....

A touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.

Because Autistic people often fear change, struggle to process unfamiliar situations, and have trauma histories that have conditioned them to avoid conflict, they don't always know how to transform their inner revelations into outer realities. They need more than internal healing - they need prac...

Transitioning into adulthood is already difficult, but being young and Autistic can make it so much harder. Leaving the protections and supports of childhood behind can feel daunting. In a world that often marginalises Autistic people, how do you begin to figure out and pursue your own goals and ...

For every child diagnosed with autism, there are usually two worried parents who may not have a clue about the condition or how best to help their little one. Jessie Hewitson's son was two-years old when he was diagnosed with autism. Like many other worried parents before her, Jessie's immediate ...

Written by autistic author, Niamh Garvey, with lively illustrations throughout, this is the ultimate guide for 8-12-year-olds to learn all about what being autistic actually means.

Join Toddles and Waddles, two lovable penguins, on a heart warming adventure that teaches love and understanding. This touching story about dementia is perfect for children of all ages, and a wonderful resource for parents and educators. When Toddles notices that Waddles sometimes forgets things ...

An essential guide for social care students, placement supervisors/educators and lecturers engaged in practice placement; from initial preparation through to engagement in learning from practice.

Special Like You is perfect for children as young as three to learn about the importance of some of the tiniest garden creatures, the invertebrates, and why they are slowly starting to decline. This book is filled with fun facts, visually stimulating images, and rhyming text that showcases just ...