Shoeisha to Offer Free Access to 16 Books on Developmental Disabilities Until April 8, Coinciding with Developmental Disability Awareness Week

Shoeisha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 5 Funamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Kaoru Usui) will make all pages of 16 related books published by the company available for free from Thursday, April 2, 2026, to Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in conjunction with "World Autism Awareness Day and Developmental Disability Awareness Week" designated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Shoeisha's 16 Related Titles to Be Fully Available for Free During "Developmental Disability Awareness Week"

April 2 is "World Autism Awareness Day," and April 2 to April 8 is "Developmental Disability Awareness Week." In conjunction with Developmental Disability Awareness Week, Shoeisha aims to provide an opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities, those around them, and everyone in society to deepen their understanding and reflect on developmental disabilities by offering related books for free for a limited time.

This year marks the 8th time Shoeisha has offered free access to its developmental disability-related books during Developmental Disability Awareness Week, an initiative that began in 2019. This time, in addition to last year's 13 titles, three new titles are included: "A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for Parents with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Raise Children [Ages 0-3]," "A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Manage Their Health," and "Prescriptions for Play to Nurture the Senses of Children with Developmental Concerns," bringing the total to 16 titles available for free.

Furthermore, during the same period, Shoeisha will hold special campaigns for its developmental disability-related books on its online store SEshop and Amazon.

Availability Period: Thursday, April 2, 2026 – Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Books Available for Free:

1. A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Work

2. A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Live

3. A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Avoid Problems in Company Relationships

4. A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Manage Money

5. A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for Women with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Live

6. A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Study

7. A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Care for Parents

8. A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for Parents with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Raise Children [Ages 0-3] (Newly Added)

9. A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Manage Their Health (Newly Added)

10. Money Training for Children with Disabilities: Start Today!

11. Preventing Mislearning and Unlearning! Training to Increase "I Did It!" for Children with Developmental Concerns

12. Soar into the Future! Challenges for Children with Developmental Concerns to Become Adults

13. Job Hunting Hacks for People with Developmental Disabilities: A Little Trick Makes It Work!

14. Freelancers with Developmental Disabilities: A Guide to Working Independently

15. Post-Parental Care Measures for Children with Disabilities and Their Parents

16. Prescriptions for Play to Nurture the Senses of Children with Developmental Concerns (Newly Added)

Special Page:

https://www.shoeisha.co.jp/book/campaign/hattatsu

*Registration for SHOEISHA iD (free) is required to access the free content.

Overview of Books Available for Free

"A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Work"

Author: Yoichiro Tsushima / Supervisor: Noriteru Hayashi

Published: May 16, 2017 / Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + 10% tax)

https://www.shoeisha.co.jp/book/detail/9784798149295

This book introduces business skills that can be practiced with a little ingenuity for adults struggling with the characteristics of developmental disabilities. It focuses on concrete solutions for "work" and "workplace," such as digital work methods and communication practice methods.

"A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Live"

Author: Yumi Murakami

Release Date: March 14, 2018 / Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + 10% tax)

https://www.shoeisha.co.jp/book/detail/9784798154138

This book introduces ways for adults struggling with the characteristics of developmental disabilities to successfully navigate daily life. It is full of living ideas that can be put into practice with a little ingenuity, such as digital methods and items from 100-yen shops, helping to alleviate difficulties in daily living.

"A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Avoid Problems in Company Relationships"

Authors: Yoichiro Tsushima, Mami Yasuo / Supervisor: Noriteru Hayashi

Release Date: April 18, 2018 / Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + 10% tax)

https://www.shoeisha.co.jp/book/detail/9784798154879

This book introduces solutions for workplace communication for adults struggling with the characteristics of developmental disabilities. It is full of solutions for problems faced by people who are not good at smooth communication with others. It also introduces IT tools as solutions, such as how to use text-to-speech apps for those who struggle with verbal communication.

"A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Manage Money"

Author: Yumi Murakami

Release Date: December 17, 2019 / Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + 10% tax)

https://www.shoeisha.co.jp/book/detail/9784798161730

For those who struggle with managing money due to the characteristics of developmental disabilities, this book explains "how to spend money," "how to increase it," "how to earn it," and "how to prepare for the future." It covers important systems such as employment contracts, taxes, social insurance, credit cards, loan mechanisms, and new financial systems for emergency savings and insurance.

"A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for Women with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Live"

Author: Chihiro Sawaguchi

Release Date: September 8, 2021 / Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + 10% tax)

https://www.shoeisha.co.jp/book/detail/9784798165950

This book, written by the author who runs a community for women with developmental disabilities, reflects the "real voices" gathered from surveys and interviews with female individuals. It addresses not only concerns about work, housework, childcare, and relationships but also unique female issues such as menstruation and postpartum depression. It contains abundant ideas that can be easily put into practice immediately after reading.

"A Little Something to Make Things Work: A Book for People with Developmental Disabilities to Successfully Study"

Author: Yusuke Yasuda

Release Date: December 13, 2021 / Price: 1,760 yen (1,600 yen + 10% tax)

https://www.shoeisha.co.jp/book/detail/9784798164656

Many people struggle with various aspects of studying. The author, who is an individual with developmental disabilities and active in learning and employment support for people with developmental disabilities, shares tips for achieving results in studies while covering the characteristics of developmental disabilities. It concretely explains how to create a schedule, attend lectures, self-study, and cope with actual exams.

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