Easy Read Table of Contents

 

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Part 1 – About This Book

Chapter 1 – Introduction

• What this book/blog is about • Why learning about disability and mental health is important

Chapter 2 – Special Needs and Learning Disabilities module 1

• What special needs are • What learning disabilities are • How people can be supported

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Part 2 – Genetic, Physical, and Developmental Conditions module2

Chapter 3 – Spina Bifida module 3

• What spina bifida is • How it affects the body • Support and daily living

Chapter 4 – Williams Syndrome module 4

• What Williams syndrome is • Learning and health needs • Strengths and support

Chapter 5 – SYNGAP1 Disorder module 

• What SYNGAP1 disorder is • Development and learning differences • Support and care module 5

Chapter 6 – Global Developmental Delay (GDD) module 6

• What global developmental delay means • How it affects children • Support and early help

Chapter 7 – Challenging Behaviour

• What challenging behaviour is • Why behaviour can happen • Positive support strategies module 7

Chapter 8 – Cerebral Palsy

• What cerebral palsy is • Movement and coordination needs • Support and independence module 8

Chapter 9 – Angelman Syndrome

• What Angelman syndrome is • Communication and learning needs • Support for families module 9 

Chapter 10 – DiGeorge Syndrome

• What DiGeorge syndrome is • Health and learning needs • Support and treatment module 10

Part 3 – Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)

Chapter 11 – Dyslexia module 11

• Reading and spelling difficulties • Strengths and support

Chapter 12 – Dyspraxia module 12

• Coordination and planning difficulties • Everyday support

Chapter 13 – Dysgraphia module 13

• Writing and handwriting difficulties • Helpful tools

Chapter 14 – Dyscalculia module 14

• Maths and number difficulties • Support at school and work

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Chapter 15 – Autism and ADHD: Similarities and Differences module 15

• How autism and ADHD are alike • How they are different • Support strategies

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Part 4 – Mental Health and Emotional Well-being module 16

Part 3 – Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) module 17

Chapter 11 – Dyslexia

• Reading and spelling difficulties • Strengths and support

Chapter 12 – Dyspraxia

• Coordination and planning difficulties • Everyday support

Chapter 13 – Dysgraphia

• Writing and handwriting difficulties • Helpful tools

Chapter 14 – Dyscalculia

• Maths and number difficulties • Support at school and work

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Chapter 15 – Autism and ADHD: Similarities and Differences module 18

• How autism and ADHD are alike • How they are different • Support strategies

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Part 4 – Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

Chapter 16 – Mental Health and Mental Illness

• What mental health is • What mental illness is • Getting help and support

Chapter 17 – Understanding Emotions

• Anger • Anxiety • Other strong emotions • Healthy ways to cope

Chapter 18 – Depression

• Signs of depression • How depression affects people • Support and recovery

Chapter 19 – Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

• What BPD is • Emotional difficulties • Support and treatment

Chapter 20 – Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

• What these conditions are • Symptoms and challenges • Treatment and support

Chapter 21 – Suicide Awareness and Prevention

• Talking about suicide safely • Warning signs • How to get help

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Part 5 – Support Strategies module 19

Chapter 22 – Mentoring and Coaching for Neurodiverse Individuals

• What mentoring is • What coaching is • Building confidence and skills

Chapter 23 – Counselling and Therapy Approaches

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