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Pre-School

Communication skills in children with Down syndrome : a guide for parents / Libby Kumin. - Rockville, Md. : Woodbine House, 1994. - iv, 241 p. ; 22cm. - (Topics in Down syndrome). - ISBN 0-933149-53-0

Dysfluency, stammering & Down's syndrome / text supplied by: Monica Bray. - London : Down's Syndrome Association, [1994?]. - 7 p. ; 21cm. - Published jointly with the British Stammering Association.

First sentences workbooks and cards / Bill Graham and Paul Livock. - Wisbech : Learning Development Aids, [199-?]. - 1 box ; 28cm

Heart children : a practical handbook for parents of children with congenital heart problems / written by Philip G. Rees ... [et al.]. - 2nd ed. - Camberley : Heart Line Association, 1992.1. - 95 p. ; 22cm. - ISBN 0-9515270-1-0

Jacob's ladder : a parent's view of portage / Janette M. Lloyd. - Tunbridge Wells : Costello, 1986. - 191 p. ; 22cm. - ISBN 0-7104-0058-6

Language development in children with special needs : performative communication / Irene Johansson ; translated into English and adapted by Eva Thomas. - London : Jessica Kingsley, 1994. - 166 p. ; 24cm. - First published as: Språkutvekling hos handikappade barn, by Studentlitteratur, Sweden. - ISBN 1-85302-241-1

Making music with the young child with special needs : a guide for parents / Elaine Streeter. - London : Jessica Kingsley, 1993. - 94 p. ; 22cm. - First published by Music Therapy Publications. - ISBN 1-85302-187-3

Play helps : toys and activities for children with special needs / Roma Lear ; illustrated by Gillian Hunter. - 2nd ed. - 2 copies held . - Oxford : Heinemann Medical Books, 1986. - 186 p. ; 25cm. - ISBN 0-433-19086-8

Starting off : establishing play and communication in the handicapped child / by Chris Kiernan, Rita Jordan and Chris Saunders. - London : Souvenir Press, c1978. - 320 p. ; 22cm. - (Human horizons series). - "A Condor book". - ISBN 0-285-64852-7

Teaching Makaton to Chloe : a family's experience / Geoff Shaw-Champion. - 2nd ed. - 2 copies held . - London : Down's Syndrome Association, 1990.11. - 11 p. ; 21cm

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Education

The adolescent with Down's syndrome : life for the teenager and for the family / Sue Buckley, Ben Sacks. - 3 copies held . - Portsmouth : Portsmouth Down's Syndrome Trust, c1987. - 165 p. ; 25cm. - ISBN 0-900234-19-9

Developing personal safety skills in children with disabilities / Frieda Briggs. - London : Jessica Kingsley, c1995. - viii, 214 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 1-85302-245-4

Down's syndrome : children growing up / Janet Carr. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1995. - xiii, 202 p. ; 23cm. - ISBN 0-521-46933-3

Drama for mentally handicapped children / Ann B. McClintock. - London : Souvenir Press, 1984. - 234 p. ; 23cm. - (Human horizons series). - "A Condor book". - ISBN 0-285-64981-7

Focus on children with special needs. - Canterbury : Management Focus, 1994. - 58 p. ; 22cm. - Subtitle: a guide to good practice for professionals working with children with special needs. - ISBN 0-9523703-0-1

Friends at school / by Rochelle Bunnett ; photographs by Matt Brown. - New York, N.Y. : Star Bright, c1995. - 29 p. ; 23cm. - ISBN 1-887734-01-5

Johnny : a tribute to love / Jill Luntz. - Ilfracombe : Arthur H. Stockwell, 1994. - 62 p. ; 22cm. - ISBN 0-7223-2851-6

Learning difficulties and computers : access to the curriculum / David Hawkridge and Tom Vincent. - London : Jessica Kingsley, 1992. - 240 p. ; 22cm. - ISBN 1-85302-132-6

Meeting the educational needs of children with Down's syndrome : a handbook for teachers / Gillian Bird and Sue Buckley. - Southsea : University of Portsmouth, 1994. - v, 118 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 1-898-108-27-7

Our brother has Down's syndrome : an introduction for children / written by: Shelley Cairo, Jasmine Cairo and Taro Cairo ; photographs by Irene McNeil. - Toronto : Annick Press, c1985. - [23 p.] ; 21cm. - ISBN 0-920303-31-5

Phonic rhyme time : a unique collection of phonic rhymes for precise practice in speaking and reading / Mary Nash-Wortham. - Stourbridge : Robinswood Press, 1993. - 77 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 1-869981-47-2

The silent majority : children with disabilities in Asian families / Robina Shah. - Rev. ed. - London : National Children's Bureau, [1995?]. - xix, 116 p. ; 22cm. - ISBN 1-874579-44-X

Special education handbook : the law on children with special needs / [compiled by] the Advisory Centre for Education. - 6th ed. - London : ACE, 1994.11. - 82 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 1-870672-00-3

Supporting support assistants / Stephanie Lorenz. - Bury : Seedfield Centre, [1996?]. - 42 p. ; 30cm. - Subtitle: a practical handbook for SENCOs in mainstream primary & secondary schools.

What does the education act mean to your child? / Richard Jones. - London : Down's Syndrome Association, [199-?]. - 1 cassette ; 11cm

Adults

Adults with learning difficulties : education for choice & empowerment : a handbook of good practice / Jennie Sutcliffe. - Leicester : NIACE, c1990. - 189 p. ; 25cm. - ISBN 0-335-09609-3

After 16 : the education of young people with special needs : a public campaign / prepared by Greater London Association for Disabled People ... [et al.]. - [London? : GLAD?, 199-?]. - 10 p. ; 21cm

After I'm gone : what will happen to my handicapped child? / Gerald Sanctuary. - 2nd ed. - 1st ed. also held. - London : Souvenir Press, 1991. - 189 p. ; 22cm. - (Human horizons series). - "A Condor book". - ISBN 0-285-65092-0, &c.

All dressed up ... / [compiled by] Rosemary Ruston; [editors:] Diana de Deney and Nicola Stacey. - London : Disabled Living Foundation, 1994. - iv, 124 p. ; 21cm. - Subtitle: a guide to choosing clothes and useful dressing techniques for elderly people and people with disablities. - ISBN 0-901908-65-7

Alzheimer's : a practical guide for carers to help you through the day / Frena Gray-Davidson. - London : Piatkus, 1995. - v, 281 p. ; 22cm. - First published in 1993 by Lowell House, Los Angeles. - ISBN 0-7499-1455-6

Am I allowed to cry? / Maureen Oswin. - London : Souvenir Press, 1991. - 158 p. ; 23cm. - (Human horizons series). - "A Condor book". - Subtitle: a study of bereavement among people who have learning disabilities. - ISBN 0-285-65095-5

Aromatherapy and massage for people with learning difficulties / Helen Sanderson and Jane Harrison with Shirley Price. - Birmingham : Hands On Publishing, c1991. - 181 p . ; 22cm. - ISBN 0-9518172-0-5

Basic skills that help / written by: Bronach Crawley ... [et al.]. - London : CMH, 1988. - 50 p. ; 30cm. - (LASA [learning about self-advocacy] booklet ; 5). - Since the LASA pack was first published, CMH has changed its name to Values into Action.

The carers guide : essential information for those who look after others / editor: Simon Crompton. - 2nd ed. - London : Macmillan Magazines, 1994.12. - xxii, 293 p. ; 25cm. - ISBN 0-333645-48-0

Communication for living / by the West Yorkshire Therapists Special Interest Group for People with Learning Difficulties. - 2 copies held . - London : Down's Syndrome Association, [199-?]. - 11 p. ; 21cm. - Subtitle: an advice booklet for the carers of people with learning difficulties and communication problems.

Couples with intellectual diabilities talk about living and loving / Karin Melberg Schwier. - Rockville, Md. : Woodbine House, 1994. - 212 p. ; 23cm. - ISBN 0-933149-65-4

Face to face : communicating with people who do not use language / by Bill Puddicombe. - London : VIA, 1995. - 39 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 0-903-945-36-3

Home at last : how two young women with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities achieved their own home / Pat Fritton, Carol O'Brien and Jean Willson ; foreword by James Hogg. - London : Jessica Kingsley, c1995. - x, 195 p. ; 24cm. - ISBN 1-85302-254-3

Life-skills : a positive approach / Monica Macnamara ; drawings by Moira Macnamara. - London : Souvenir Press, 1995. - xv, 240 p. ; 22cm. - (Human horizons series). - "A Condor book". - ISBN 0-285-63213-2

Living a full life with learning disabilities / Kenn Jupp. - London : Souvenir Press, 1994. - xv, 271 p. ; 22cm. - (Human horizons series). - "A Condor book". - ISBN 0-285-63175-6

Living with Alzheimer's disease and similar conditions / Gordon Wilcock. - London : Penguin, 1990. - vi, 186 p. ; 20cm. - Subtitle: the complete self-help guide for family and professional carers. - ISBN 0-14-011878-0

Mental handicap and sexuality : issues and perspectives / Ann Craft. - 2 copies held . - Tunbridge Wells : Costello, 1987. - 267 p. ; 22cm. - ISBN 0-7104-0060-8

My home, my life / Ken Simons. - London : VIA, c1995. - vi, 140 p. ; 30cm. - Subtitle: innovative approaches to housing and support for people with learning difficulties. - Published in association with the Norah Fry Research Centre, University of Bristol.. - ISBN 0-90-3945-38-X

Sticking up for yourself : self-advocacy and people with learning disabilities / text by Ken Simons ; cartoons by John Carter. - Bristol : Norah Fry Research Centre, 1993. - 36 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 0-9518171-8-3

Working towards independence : a practical guide to teaching people with learning disabilities / Janet Carr and Suzanne Collins. - London : Jessica Kingsley, 1992. - 288 p. ; 24cm. - ISBN 1-85302-140-7

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Miscellaneous

Action 19 plus : a draft information pack for parents of over 19 plus

A benefits guide for children and young people with disabilities / written jointly by Bernie Graham & Nigel Pegram. - London : Disability Alliance ERA, 1992.8. - 24 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 0-946336-53-9

A brief guide to the disability discrimination act / [compiled by] Disability on the Agenda. - Bristol : Disability on the Agenda, 1995.11. - 12 p. ; 30cm. - Also known as: DL 40.

Buckinghamshire care homes directory : a guide to choosing residential care in Buckinghamshire / produced by the Policy and Information Unit, Buckinghamshire County Council Social Services. - [Buckinghamshire?] : Buckinghamshire County Council, [1997?]. - 13 p. ; [30cm?]. - Includes: Standards for the provision of residential care for adults in Buckinghamshire

COPE : compendium of post-16 education and training in residential establishments for young people with special needs / compiled by Fiona Wake ... [et al.]. - 6th ed. - Wiltshire : Lifetime Careers Wiltshire, 1996. - xii, 163 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 1-873408-03-X

Changing lives : supported employment and people with learning disabilities / by Alison Wertheimer. - Manchester : NDT, 1992.8. - 44 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 1-874788-02-2

Children with special needs : assessment, law and practice : caught in the acts / John Friel. - 3rd ed. - 2nd ed. also held. - London : Jessica Kingsley, 1995. - 215 p. ; 22cm. - ISBN 1-85302-280-2

Computers and children with Down's syndrome : an introductory guide for parents / Rebecca Stores. - Southsea : University of Portsmouth, [199-?]. - 28 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 0-900234-94-6

Dealing with problem behaviour : a booklet for classroom assistants / prepared by the East Devon Behaviour Support Team. - [Devon?] : Devon County Council, 1993. - 24 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 1-85522-244-2

Disability rights handbook. April 1995 - April 1996 / by Judith Patterson ; address list compiled by Vincent Luttman. - 20th ed. - London : Disability Alliance ERA, c1995. - 278 p. ; 29cm. - Subtitle: a guide to rights, benefits and services for people with disabilities and their families. - Based on the 6th - 18th editions by Sally Robertson. - ISBN 0-946336-67-9

Elizabeth Joy : a mother's story / Caroline Philps. - Tring : Lion, 1984. - 127 p. ; 18cm. - "The pain and joy of a Down's baby". - ISBN 0-85648-576-4

From claim to appeal : a guide to Disability Appeal Tribunals for disabled people and their advisers / written by Diane Dixon. - London : Disability Alliance ERA, 1994.2. - 20 p. ; 30cm. - ISBN 0-946336-53-9

Independent Long Care Inquiry / Tom Burgner leading the Inquiry. - [Buckinghamshire?] : Buckinghamshire County Council, 1998.6

Learning, teaching and learning to teach in the Reading Recovery Early Intervention Program / [journal] editor: Howard Margolis ; mini-theme editor: Gay Su Pinnell. - Washington, DC : Taylor & Francis, [1993?]. - ii, [86 p.] ; 23cm. - In: Reading and writing quarterly, vol.9, no.4.

Lufton Manor College information pack / [published by] Mencap. - Tel 01935 23124

One of us : a video for new parents and families of children with Down's Syndrome / [compiled by] the Down's Syndrome Association. - London : Down's Syndrome Association. - Tel 020 8682 4001

[Outward bound?]. - Video
Track 1 ORD RYLA 1995
Track 2 Chantal at Intro Day
Track 3 Churchtown 1995 (Physical)
Track 4 Churchtown 1994 (Learning Disability)

Padvan College : report from the inspectorate. - Further Education Funding Council, 1994.9. - 7 p. ; [30cm?]. - Subtitle: Inspection of FEFC-funded provision in non-sector establishments for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. - Tel 0203 863000

Taking action! : your child's right to special education / by John Wright amd Richard Poynter ; editor: Pamela Hopkinson. - Birmingham : Questions Publishing, 1996. - 333 p. ; 24cm. - Subtitle: IPPSEA's guide for parents, teachers, advocates and advice workers. - ISBN 1-898149-38-0

Thyroid disorder among people with Down's syndrome : notes for doctors / Dr Jennifer Dennis. - London : Down's Syndrome Association, [1995?]. - 5 p. ; 21cm. - (Medical series ; 2)

When mum died / Sheila Hollins and Lester Sireling ; illustrated by Beth Webb. - 2nd ed. - London : St George's Mental Health Library, 1994. - 27 p. ; 22cm. - (The sovereign series : language beyond words / editor: Sheila Hollins). - First published in 1989 in association with Silent Books. - ISBN 1-874439-07-9

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