The Best Worst Brother
The Best Worst Brother

An endearing and realistic look at how a relationship evolves between a girl and her younger brother with a developmental disability. Text and illustrations mesh beautifully, making this a delightful tale to read at home or share at school.

Ya Got People
Ya Got People

Helping people with developmental disabilities deal with grief, bereavement and loss

Makaton Sign Illustration for Makaton Core Vocabulary
Makaton Sign Illustration for Makaton Core Vocabulary

NZ Version 1998-99 Makaton is a core vocabulary used with speech, signs, and/or symbols, designed to provide a basic interactive vocabulary for adults and children with communication difficulties and for those people who share their lives.

See & Learn
See & Learn

Language & Reading - First Sentences See and Learn First Sentences is the fourth step in the See and Learn Language and Reading programme – a series of activities specially developed to help children who have Down syndrome learn to talk and to [...]

Tails Are Not for Pulling
Tails Are Not for Pulling

Simple words and colourful illustrations encourage careful handling, awareness, and respect. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Socially Speaking
Socially Speaking

A pragmatic social skills programme for primary pupils This programme lasts a whole school year and is divided into three units – Let’s communicate – Let’s be friends – Let’s practise. As pupils progress through the programme, their self-estee [...]

Getting Started!!! Using Visual Systems to Promote Communication
Getting Started!!! Using Visual Systems to Promote Communication

A practical resource booklet and DVD for parents that discusses a range of visual systems that can be used at home to develop your child’s communication skills.

A Guide for Parents and Teachers
A Guide for Parents and Teachers

The New Language of Toys - 3rd Edition - Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs What better way to encourage communication development than through play? The completely updated third edition of “The New Language of Toys”, [...]

We’ll Paint the Octopus Red
We’ll Paint the Octopus Red

A beautiful, reassuring book for siblings of children with Down syndrome that’s sure to become a family favourite. Concludes with a set of commonly asked questions about Down syndrome and how it might affect a family.

Teeth Are Not For Biting
Teeth Are Not For Biting

Teeth Are Not for Biting tells the truth about teeth: Ouch! Biting hurts.