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International in scope and based on primary research, this book gathers twelve new essays by critics including both well-established and newer voices. It aims to stimulate further enquiry, research and critical reflection, in sceptical, analytic or celebratory modes, on the riches of Irish literary texts and traditions. The collection discusses texts from the early 18th century to the present. It also addresses those meta-narratives by which we understand and mediate these riches for contemporary and future use. The cumulative effect is to call into question, often in new contexts, master narratives of Irish studies. Some essays focus on the aesthetic – a vital category of discussion about a national literature – and its interweaving with ideological purposes. Others concentrate on different phases of the retrieval of women's texts previously occluded by gender bias in canon formation. A central theme is the need to renegotiate the relations of feminism with nationalism and to transact the potential contest of these two important narratives, each possessing powerful emancipatory force. Irish Literature: Feminist Perspectives contributes incisively to contemporary debates about Irish culture, gender and ideology.
When Down Syndrome and Autism Intersect
While it's well known that the incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is skyrocketing in the general population, it's less well known that ASD is even more common in people with Down syndrome. When Down Syndrome and Autism Intersect offers a thorough examination of the unique profile of a Down Syndrome-Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) diagnosis and best practices for screening, treatment, and caretaking through the lifespan. This one-stop resource, the first of its kind, will greatly benefit families whose child is already diagnosed, and also those who suspect something more than Down syndrome. Professionals, too, will find information on how to distinguish DS-ASD from a diagnosis of just Down syndrome, and guidance on providing services for children and adults. The editors and chapter authors are seasoned parents, advocates, doctors, dentists, psychologists, behavior analysts, nurses, educators, and financial planners. They share their experiences and expertise on the following topics: – Diagnosis – Emotional Adjustment & Support – Genetics – Medical Concerns (health problems common in Down syndrome and ASD, conditions that can be missed when ASD is not recognized–reflux, pneumonia, hypothyroidism) – When Autism is Suspected for Teens and Adults with DS (often misdiagnosed as mental health problems) – Making the Most of Doctor Visits (coordinated, team approach to care) – What Autism Looks Like in a Child with Down Syndrome (comparing behavior of kids with DS- only to that of kids with DS-ASD at different ages using case studies) – Oral Health (tips & strategies to ensure cooperation during dental visits) – Behavioral Treatments for Sleep Problems – Care Coordination (the management of a child's needs across the entire care continuum) – Addressing Problem Behaviors – Designing Educational Programs – Multicultural Challenges (best practices to serve the needs of minority populations) – Life Planning (legal, financial, and quality-of-life issues)
Parents and professionals who previously had to piece together information about DS-ASD from sources about each separate condition can now rely on this groundbreaking book to understand and navigate the complexities and challenges of DS-ASD.
Teaching Social Skills to People with Autism
Difficulties with social skills are among the biggest challenges for children with autism. This landmark, research-based essay collection is an overview of the best practices for teaching social skills to people with autism. Well known professionals describe what works best for learners with autism:
– parent training to increase their toddler’s engagement & play – combining approaches in small group settings with typically developing peers – targeting core deficits of autism with Pivotal Response Treatment – using conversational scripts, video modeling, and peer-mediated interventions – employing naturalistic teaching strategies
Behavior analysts, teachers, early interventionists, SLPs, graduate students, and anyone who instructs other professionals how to teach children with autism can consult this book to find tried-and-true approaches to teaching social skills. Parents, too, may wish to consult this book if they are seeking a more effective approach to helping their child master social skills.
Babies with Down Syndrome, Third Edition
Babies with Down Syndrome, the trustworthy guide which has benefited thousands of families since it was first published in 1985, is completely revised and updated in a new, third edition. Covering the best practices for raising and caring for children with Down syndrome through age five, this book is invaluable to new parents who have welcomed a baby with Down syndrome into their lives. This new edition incorporates the latest scientific, medical, educational research, and practical information available, as well as parents’ suggestions and feedback. Existing chapters have been revised, some completely rewritten by new authors, and in keeping with its parent-friendly reputation, most of the book’s contributors are parents of children with Down syndrome. Chapters cover: – What Is Down Syndrome?: A primer on the causes, characteristics, and diagnosis, including the latest information on genetics and prenatal testing; – Adjusting to Your Baby: Advice from an experienced mother on coping with common emotions and announcing the news to friends and family; – Medical Concerns & Treatments: An overview of possible health issues including celiac disease, sleep apnea, diabetes, reflux, and skin problems, with an emphasis on detecting signs early for needed treatment; – Daily Care: The gamut of care from feeding to bathing, with expanded information about toilet training; – Family Life: The impact on siblings and couples, discipline issues, and new material to help everyone understand that a child’s behavior is a form of communication; – Development & Learning: Expectations about development plus new material on variability in development, learning styles, using reading to develop language, memory strengths and weaknesses, and using play to encourage learning; – Early Intervention: An overview of services and therapies for babies & toddlers with new information on the transdisciplinary approach, providing services in the natural environment, transitioning to preschool, and common questions & answers; – Legal Rights & Financial Issues: Explains your child’s educational and legal rights, and financial information, including the latest on federal education and civil rights laws, sources of financial assistance, health insurance, trusts, and guardianship. Full of new photos, parent statements, updated and expanded resources and reading lists, and a reprint of the inspiring essay, “Welcome to Holland,” this guide is everything parents need to build a bright and healthy future for their child with Down syndrome.
Lucky Dogs, Lost Hats, and Dating Don'ts
Lucky Dogs, Lost Hats, and Dating Don'ts is a collection of over a dozen hi-lo (high interest-low reading level) short stories for people with intellectual disabilities or other learning challenges. Middle schoolers through adults will identify with the book's true-to-life stories and their characters (some with developmental disabilities, some without), who want to live as independently as they can. And just like real life, there are episodes of hilarity, poignancy, messiness, responsibility, longing, fulfillment, and adventure. From roommate troubles to wanting a pet, and from seeking a girlfriend to going camping with friends, these appealing short stories engage readers and impart subtle life lessons. A set of questions at the end of each story encourages discussion and further self-reflection. Stories included are: – A Day of Kindness – A Very Lucky Dog – Adventures in Camping – Bad Hair Day – Dear Diary – Dirty Dishes – Doctor Visit – Evening Walks – How to Find a Girlfriend – Road Trip – Slugger – Sneezes – The Kissing Scene – Tornado at Big Burger
Written by experts in literacy and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities, stories range in reading grade level from 1.5 to 3.5 Flesch Kincaid scale) and are illustrated with large format black and white photos. Large type, a sans serif font, ample margins, and space between paragraphs helps to provide a smooth reading experience. An Introduction provides important information about who can benefit from the book and how to use it. If you're a parent, educator, reading specialist, book club coordinator, librarian, or counselor don't miss this unique book for your teen and adult readers with intellectual disabilities or other struggling readers!
Lockdown
The first Corona book to be released in South Africa, Lockdown captures the mood of our times through a tapestry of South African voice, capturing stories from the creative front. In this unprecedented time in global history of panic, passion and pandemodium, a sterling list of Melinda Ferguson Books best authors shine as contributors.
Living While Feminist
‘The power of structural violence is that it tries to silence us. The power of feminism is that it gives us a voice.’ So much of our life experience is filtered through our bodies – norms, myths, and cultural standards continue to shape the way that we and the world feel about our bodies and how we see ourselves. Feminism says these rules are bullshit. Our bodies can be tools for conformity or resistance. Feminism helps us learn and unlearn things about ourselves and the world we live in. Feminism is for all of us, for every single body. This collection takes us from an examination of skin and hair, to an exploration of pleasure, sex, and safety. It considers the way our bodies change, our health, and how we become who we are. It questions the way that institutions can trap us, how we can trap ourselves, and the importance of our hearts in all of this. Bold and honest, these writings ask questions more than they try to force answers. This book reminds us that feminism is dynamic, open, and ever relevant.
For the Love of the Land
Away from the heated political debates, in the shadow of uncertainty and shifting policies, farmers are planting seeds into earth in what seem like forgotten parts of the country. Who are they? This book introduces South Africans to the heroes of agriculture. A diverse crop of farmers from across the country shares complex, layered stories about heritage and land, at times surviving traumas like land dispossession and forced labour, and the more current spectre of violent farm crimes. From the small farms to the agri-businesses that feed South Africa against the odds, this book relays the power of land to heal, by telling stories that are often overlooked.
Die nuwe Afrikaanse Prosaboek
Die nuwe Afrikaanse prosaboek is ’n viering van verskeidenheid. Dit bied ’n verruimende, vars blik op die Afrikaanse kortverhaal met sowel klassieke verhale deur welbekende skrywers asook voorheen ongepubliseerde verhale deur nuwe stemme. Jan Rabie, wat in die laat-1950’s die kontoere van die literêre landskap verlê het met sy soms absurde, soms filosofiese, soms politieke “prosas”, dien as inspirasie. Met Rabie-verhale as invalshoek is hierdie ’n bloemlesing van eggo’s, spore en teenspraak in die werk van die wyd uiteenlopende skrywers wat hom opgevolg het. Die bundel bevat 149 verhale deur 57 skrywers. Vyftien van hierdie verhale is deur nuwe stemme: Sisca Julius, Lynthia Julius, Brian Fredericks, Madré Marais, Maruanda Wynne en Michèle Meyer. Daar is ook nuwe verhale wat nog nie voorheen elders verskyn het nie deur onder andere, Ronelda S. Kamfer, Gerda Taljaard, Chase Rhys, Zirk van den Berg, Christine Barkhuizen-le Roux, Jolyn Phillips, Jaco Fouché en Kirby van der Merwe.
They Called Me Queer
'They Called Me Queer' is a collection written by Africans who self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+). Across the continent, and throughout the world, South Africa has become known for its tolerance towards us, the LGBTQIA+ community. However, even if being who we are is legal, we live in a devastatingly segregated and unequal society, where the combo of race, class, gender and sexual identities still heavily impacts every part of our daily lives. This collection of stories is a testimony to who we are. It is an assertion of our struggles, but also our triumphs, our joys. These are our stories of acceptance and rejection, of young love and old lovers, of the agonising thrills of coming out and coming into ourselves, of our sex lives, of our families and communities.