IHC Library

For your winter reading we are focusing on autism with a mix of biographies, a lovely book for children and some serious reading for families and professionals.

If you are interested in any of these books or would like to know what else we have please contact your library team (Phil, Ros, and Michael) on 0800 442 442, email them at librarian@ihc.org.nz or visit the online catalogue at https://ihc.mykoha.co.nz/ You can watch their library video at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=AunmBYTIZTM When Down syndrome and autism intersect: DSASD for parents and professionals By Margaret Froehlke Summary: "When Down Syndrome and Autism Intersect offers a thorough examination of the unique profile of a Down Syndromeautism 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, behaviour analysts, nurses, educators, and financial planners [who] share their experiences and expertise." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE

A practical guide to autism: what every parent, family member, and teacher needs to know By Fred R Volkmar Summary: “Now in its second edition, A Practical Guide to Autism delivers an easy-to-follow and authoritative handbook on caring for children on the autism spectrum. Written by two of the premier US authorities on autism, the book walks parents, teachers, family members, and other caregivers through the most frequently experienced medical and behavioral issues exhibited by children on the spectrum. The guide also explains how to teach adaptive and coping skills, deal with sleep problems, handle sibling and family issues, and plan for future care into adulthood.” -- Provided by publisher.

Don’t let it get you Down syndrome By S.K. Dinning Summary: "Jamie has Down’s syndrome, autistic spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He is a beautiful, charming, and lovable little boy, but he is also - how can we put this? - an exceptionally “challenging” child. In this hilarious, heartwarming, and unforgettable memoir, Jamie's long-suffering dad shares a selection of side-splitting and occasionally poignant stories from Jamie’s chaotic childhood. Find out why he can never go back to his local library, and why the staff at his local swimming pool flinch whenever he arrives.The author also offers his own witty take on all sorts of topics connected to the subject of disability, and parenthood in general. This book will be adored by anyone who has ever known someone with special needs, or has ever been a parent, or indeed, anyone who enjoys reading well-written and interesting comic memoirs." - BOOK JACKET This book is laugh out loud funny as well as very real.

The Neurodivergents : Autism By I M Orkwerd Our names are Zuri, Mark, Aera & Jarafi and we’re Autistic! That means we don’t connect or communicate with people the same way others do. It also means we experience the world differently and need different supports than other people. Come and see what it’s like to be US! The Neurodivergent series is about teaching kids all over the world what it means to be Autistic by sharing genuine and authentic Autistic voices. Ten steps to Nanette: a memoir situation By Hannah Gadsby Summary: Multiaward winning Hannah Gadsby transformed comedy with her show Nanette, even as she declared that she was quitting stand-up. Now, she takes us through the defining moments in her life that led to the creation of Nanette and her powerful decision to tell the truth - no matter the cost. Gadsby's unique stand-up special Nanette was a viral success that left audiences captivated by her blistering honesty and her ability to create both tension and laughter in a single moment. But while her worldwide fame might have looked like an overnight sensation, her path from open mic to the global stage was hard-fought and anything but linear. Harrowing and hilarious, Ten Steps to Nanette traces Gadsby's growth as a queer person, to her ever-evolving relationship with comedy, to her struggle with latein-life diagnoses of autism and ADHD, and finally to the backbone of Nanette the renouncement of self-deprecation, the rejection of misogyny, and the moral significance of truth-telling.

Journal article- Parents’ experience of having a child with the dual-diagnosis of Down’s syndrome and autism spectrum condition: a narrative analysis. By Katherine Lambert Down’s Syndrome Association Journal 141 Spring/Summer 2020: 22-24 Summary: It was previously considered that Down's Syndrome (DS) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) could rarely cooccur. However, research indicates variable but high rates of ASD in children with DS. This exploratory study explores how parents of children with Down syndrome experience and make sense of their child's additional ASD diagnosis.