IHC LIBRARY

The Specials, season 2

Two years on from Season 1, housemates Sam, Hilly, Lucy, Lewis & Megan continue to share a life full of parties, fun & good times. But things can get complicated too and in this new season we follow the gang as they do a whole lot of growing up: from getting engaged, to starting work and in Sam’s case, maybe even finally getting the girl. Simply follow this link to the online catalogue https://ihc.mykoha.co.nz/cgibin/koha/opac-search.pl?q=the+specials and click on the link to view. Enjoy! Season 1 on DVD is also available.

Potty time for kids with Down syndrome: lose the diapers, not your patience By Terry Katz

The guide discusses physical, medical, and behavioural issues that can complicate toilet training children with Down syndrome and offers step-by-step instructions for teaching and motivating children with Down syndrome to communicate the need to use the toilet and become independent in all aspects of using the toilet.

Connecting people: the steps to making it happen By Clare Wightman

If I had to name one thing that would make the biggest difference to the life chances of people with a learning disability it would be good relationships. Not just good relationships with people paid to be in their lives but a network of good relationships with people not paid to be in their lives. Offers guidance on ways to achieve this. This resource is an excellent baseline resource. Easy to read and understand - Practical ideas and sound recommendations. Excellent!

Autism after the pandemic: a step-bystep guide back to school & work By James Ball

How do we help those with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum return to school or adult services? It has been a long haul at home! Both the children and the adults are used to the home environment and routines. Some students have been out of their programs since March. It is now time to go back to the normal school and work routine, but what does that “normal” mean? Learn the strategies needed prior to your child going back to school or to their adult services placement such as: How to get started How you can prepare your child to transition back to school How to establish routine. - amazon.com

Building community through circles of friends: a practical guide to making inclusion a reality for people with learning disabilities By Christine Burke

Outlines practical steps to developing circles of support that will result in long-lasting friendships and on-going connections in a person's local community. Offers a resource to help understand the values that should underpin the process of personcentred planning. Contains practical guidance and examples of good practice, as well as real life case studies. Relevant to anyone involved in supporting people with a learning disability to develop meaningful friendships and connections within their local community. Please contact the library team (Phil, Ros, Ann and Michael) on 0800 442 442, email librarian@ihc.org.nz or visit the online catalogue at https://ihc.mykoha.co.nz/ You can watch the library video: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=AunmBYTIZTM