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Acknowledgement of Country


Sovereignty was never ceded. No treaty was ever signed. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which this work is made, and that does not become less true with time, legislation or silence.

FREE 2B ME acknowledges Elders past, present and emerging. This body of work exists because systems cause harm when they ask people to become easier to accommodate. No community in this country has been asked to do that more often, or for longer, than First Nations peoples.

We hold that as a matter of practice, not sentiment.

FREE 2B ME Practice Library · For people and families

You Make Sense

A Rights-Based Guide to Distress, Communication and Support That Helps

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You Make Sense by Tanya Hicks
The promise

What this book is for

Your distress, communication and behaviour make sense in context. Support should improve quality of life, not erase who you are.

Intended reader

Written for the person receiving support and the people who love them.

Territory

Behaviour, communication and quality of life.

A complete book in its own right. Choose the reading that is useful to you; there is no required order.

Optional related reading

Another perspective, if useful.

For professional practice
Behaviour Makes Sense
Rights-Based Positive Behaviour Support Beyond Compliance

Deliver neuroaffirming Positive Behaviour Support from assessment and formulation through implementation, review and restrictive-practice reduction.

Scope & access

How to read this book

Evidence & scope

This is an educational book, not a clinical service, assessment, diagnosis or treatment plan. It does not replace individual support, consent, rights information or advice from your own practitioners.

Your choice of reading

Read this book on its own. Related books offer another perspective and are optional.

No book purchase is required to receive support. Ask about format or access needs when reserving your copy.

Pre-orders are reservations only. No payment is taken until launch. Release dates and available formats will be confirmed when your book is ready.