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Books that can make a difference

BILD books help you keep up to date with good practice, recent policies, current research and ideas and information from people with a learning disability and family carers.

We are the leading UK publisher promoting good support for people with a learning disability. Our books and training materials are aimed at people with a learning disability and people with autism, family carers, support workers and professionals.

We publish books and training materials in the areas shown below. You can look at the individual titles in each area by clicking on the 'Find out more' > in each section, or you can search the books by author surname or book title.

Our latest publications

Next steps in supporting people with autistic spectrum conditions

Sue Hatton and John Simpson

This book provides a more in-depth understanding of the needs of people with autistic spectrum conditions. It explains the current theories about the causes of autism and the diagnostic features of the autistic spectrum. It describes how autism affects each person differently, particularly in relation to their communication, social interaction and imagination as well as their sensory understanding.

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Framework for reducing restrictive practices

Sharon Paley-Wakefield

This practical book provides a framework for organisations to identify and review what is happening in their services and then to actively reduce their reliance on restrictive practices at an individual and systemic level. Its purpose is to promote the development of ‘restraint free’ environments for vulnerable people, as advocated by BILD.

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How to buy, and how to order

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You can ring our distributor, BookSource, on 0845 370 0067 to order by phone; fax them an order on 0845 370 0068, or email them at orders@booksource.net

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If you want a printed copy sent to you, or you want more information about any book, please call our publications team on 01562 723025 or email t.tindell@bild.org.uk