Failing to connect? Mark Arnold shares his 12 favourite books for understanding young people with additional needs

I’ve been asked a few times for book tips to help with understanding, supporting, and working with children and young people with additional needs; so here is a list of some of the books that I’ve found helpful over the years. There are many more that I could have added, but I hope these help you and the people you serve too! 

Please note, some of these books are only available second hand now, but there are lots of both in-building and online places that you can still get them fr

General accessibility and inclusion books… 

Making Church Accessible to All: Including Disabled People In Church Life’ – Tony Phelps-Jones – ISBN 978-0-857461575