Collection: NADO Collection

This book examines the nature and success of parental planning for the future care of adult children with intellectual disability

Explores how music therapists work in partnership with people with learning disabilities to encourage independence and empowerment and to address a variety of everyday issues and difficulties. This book describes in detail the role and work of the music therapist with adults with learning disabil...

This is an honest and inspiring account of how it feels when you can't read the social cues that others take for granted. In this painfully honest and inspiring account, Megan takes us into her world hoping it will bring understanding and tolerance.

Maud Deckmar tells a touching & honest story of living with Fred, her eldest child, who has autism & an intellectual disability. She recounts the struggles & sorrows as well as the love & happiness she has experienced from his early childhood to adulthood

Examines the NDIS from the viewpoint of a person seeking to access the NDIS and those advising or assisting them. The three key criteria are examined, along with the powers of the NDIS Chief Executive Officer and the scope for review of adverse decisions. Madden, University of Western Sydney and ...

Parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba tackles the most common bad behaviours that kids aged 3 to 12 repeat over and over. She shows how to change these behaviours for good. For each negative behaviour Dr. Borba offers a series of key tips and guidelines

This book gives up-to-date information about the nature, symptoms, causes and theories of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It also discusses the treatments that are available and provides valuable practical advice to those who may need help

At fourteen months of age, their precious son Charlie's development seemed to stall and Michael and Helen began to realise that something was wrong. Referred to a paediatrician by their GP, they were given the shattering news: Charlie was autistic

This book brings together 11 women who tell their stories of growing up with mentally ill mothers. The women disclose the impact on their intimate relationships, their life direction, creativity and subsequent parenting

This resource presents a range of expert opinions about phonological disorders in children, allowing readers to understand and compare diverse approaches to assessment and intervention, choose the best, and use their new knowledge to make decisions