'The excellent Books Beyond Words series encourages client empowerment in a dynamic way.'
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities
What are Books Beyond Words?
Few picture books are available for adults and adolescents who cannot read or who have difficulty reading. Fewer still provide information and address the emotional aspects of difficult events like the Books Beyond Words series. Each specially commissioned book actively addresses the problems of understanding that people with learning and communication difficulties experience.
The stories are told through colour pictures that include mime and body language, to communicate simple, explicit messages. These help 'readers' to cope with emotions and events such as going to the doctor, bereavement, sexual abuse and depression.
People with learning disabilities trial every single picture before publication to ensure they can be readily understood.
Supporting text and guidelines are given at the back of each book.
The authors are all experts in their fields.
Lists of resources and helpful organisations are provided where appropriate.
'This series has established the highest reputation for tackling complex and difficult issues, clearly, compassionately and with considerable skill.'
- Viewpoint (Mencap)
'Books Beyond Words offer a useful resource for prompting discussion on a variety of issues.' - Communication
Who should use Books Beyond Words?
Books Beyond Words can be used by:
Anyone who understands pictures better than words.
People with learning or communication difficulties.
People with literacy problems.
People for whom English is a second language when an interpreter is not available.
Anyone who speaks a different language.
Relatives, friends, supporters and advocates.
Also Available
Mugged (Books Beyond Words) - ISBN 190124282X
I Can Get Through It (Books Beyond Words) - ISBN 190124220X
RCPsych Publications is the publishing arm of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (based in London, United Kingdom), which has been promoting excellence in mental health care since 1841. Produced by the same editorial team who publish The British Journal of Psychiatry, they sell books for both psychiatrists and other mental health professionals; and also many written for the general public. Their popular series include the College Seminars Series, the NICE mental health guidelines and the Books Beyond Words series for people with intellectual disabilities.
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