JKP collection
Key Titles for Speech and Language Therapists
Welcome to the JKP key titles collection for speech and language therapists. As well as titles on autism, asperger syndrome and other developmental disabilities we also publish a wide range of titles on augmentative communication, dementia, aphasia and neurological disorders.Add the whole collection of 50 titles to your cart
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Anger Management Games for Children
Praise for the author:
'Deborah Plummer uses imagination and empowerment to move children and adults from discouragement to success.'
- The Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review
'Deborah Plummer shows a fundamental respect for a child's integrity whilst making sure her language and ideas accessible to a wide range of people.'
- Afasic News
This... more »
2008, Paperback: £15.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-628-9, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 160pp
Keywords: child psychiatry, child psychology, children, counselling, education, educational psychology, self esteem
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An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions
2nd edition
This revised and expanded edition adds over 300 new expressions that help unlock the meaning of everyday expressions.
Both informative and entertaining, the book addresses an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and `take things literally'. This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the... more »
2006, Paperback: £15.99/ $25.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-518-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, communication, speech and language therapy
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Asperger's Syndrome
A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating. Beginning with a chapter on diagnosis, including an... more »
1997, Paperback: £12.95/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-577-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, educational psychology, health care, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, psychology, sensory issues, social skills, special education, speech and language pathology
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Attention and Listening in the Early Years
The ability to attend, to listen and to look are prerequisites to all forms of learning. By facilitating children's attention and listening skills, we are able to give them a better chance of achieving their potential in communication, speech and language, and therefore learning skills.
Attention and Listening in the Early Years is an innovative course designed for groups of children... more »
2009, Paperback: £19.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-024-1, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 128pp
Keywords: children, communication, Early Years Foundation Stage, education, speech and language therapy
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Can the World Afford Autistic Spectrum Disorder?
Nonverbal Communication, Asperger Syndrome and the Interbrain
The world affords to most of us a web of subliminal nonverbal communication that regulates our minds, indicates whether our beliefs have, or have not, social approval, and generally guides us. People with autism do not seem to be influenced by these subliminal signals as much as others, and this results in the difficulties in social interaction that are so characteristic of all the autistic... more »
2009, Hardback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-694-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
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Challenge Me! (TM)
Speech and Communication Cards
... more »
2009, Card Game: £16.66 + VAT = £19.99/ $31.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-946-4, 138 x 102mm, 57pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, communication, disability, education, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, social skills, social work, special education, speech and language therapy
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Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Communication Problems
There is always a reason
Children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) are far more likely to have communication problems than their peers. Exploring the ways in which children's language and emotional development are linked, Melanie Cross considers the reasons why behavioural and communication difficulties often occur together.
Identifying the common causes of these problems and... more »
2004, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-135-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, children, communication, educational psychology, emotions, social skills, social work, special education, speech and language therapy
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Children with Language Impairments
An Introduction
'Throughout the book the author is able to present concisely and accurately rather complex research information about children with language impairments without unduly oversimplifying the issues involved. The scope of the book is therefore particularly appropriate for professionals wishing to find out the basics about language-impaired children, such as educational psychologists and teachers... more »
1995, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-313-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 144pp
Keywords: disability, intellectual disabilities, speech and language therapy
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Children's Unspoken Language
Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon, a developmental psychologist and the mother of two young children, demonstrates the way in which a young child's developing personality and intelligence is revealed through non-verbal communication. She shows how parents and other adults have the potential to facilitate a child's social and intellectual growth through acknowledging and responding to this unspoken... more »
2003, Paperback: £19.99/ $31.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-120-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: child development, child protection, child psychology, children, education, psychology, social care, social skills, social work
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Communicating Partners
30 Years of Building Responsive Relationships with Late Talking Children including Autism, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Down Syndrome, and Typical Devel
Communicating Partners, the result of over thirty years of clinical practice and research work with pre-verbal and verbal children with language delays, offers an innovative approach to working with late talking children that focuses on developing relationships through mutual understanding. Providing detailed maps of what children and their life partners need to do to ensure effective social... more »
2004, Paperback: £19.99/ $31.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-758-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 336pp
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, children, disability, high functioning autism, nonverbal learning disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, social skills, social work, special education, speech and language therapy
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Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Do we speak the same language?
Providing a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism, Olga Bogdashina explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children. She stresses the importance of identifying each autistic individual's nonverbal language - which can be visual, tactile,... more »
2004, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-267-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, inclusive classroom, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
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Cracked
Recovering After Traumatic Brain Injury
`It's written by a young person, in a young person's language, however it will still hold appeal across the board to people who have been affected by brain injury, and should be a must read for all professionals involved in the care and support of children and young people.'
- Encephalitis Society Newsletter
`This is a remarkable and unique narrative by a woman who has suffered... more »
2002, Paperback: £16.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-065-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: brain injury, health care, mental health
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Enabling Communication in Children with Autism
Addressing the complex issue of what constitutes a communication enabling environment for children with autism who use little or no speech, Potter and Whittaker show that the communication of these children can be significantly affected by a range of social and environmental influences. As well as providing an overview of the theoretical issues involved, Enabling Communication in Children... more »
2001, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-956-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: autism, children, communication, educational psychology, parenting, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
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Feeling Like Crap
Young People and the Meaning of Self-Esteem
We use the word all the time, but what exactly is self-esteem, and how do young people develop it? Feeling Like Crap explores how a young person's self is constructed, and what might really help that self to feel more valued and confident. Through accounts of his individual and group work with young people, Nick Luxmoore demonstrates how listening to, engaging with and being respectful of... more »
2008, Paperback: £13.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-682-1, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp
Keywords: child psychiatry, child psychology, children, education, families, psychology
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First Steps in Intervention with Your Child with Autism
Frameworks for Communication
One of the major difficulties for children with autism is in developing communication and language. The earlier this problem is addressed, the more effectively these skills can be improved.
Inspired by research and clinical practice, this book addresses communication and language development of children with autism, from teaching non-verbal communication such as pointing, to moving... more »
2009, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-011-1, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 208pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, child psychology, children, communication, families, high functioning autism, nonverbal learning disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, play, play therapy, sensory issues, social skills, speech and language therapy
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Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome
A User Guide to Adolescence
Winner of the NASEN & TES Special Educational Needs Children's Book Award 2003
Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of... more »
2002, Paperback: £12.95/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-098-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adolescence, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, bullying, diet, education, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, memoirs, occupational therapy, parenting, self esteem, sensory issues, social skills, special education, speech and language therapy
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Good Practice in Brain Injury Case Management
Brain injury case management involves the care and support of brain-injured individuals and their families in a range of areas, from personal injury litigation to the planning of treatment and therapy regimes.
Good Practice in Brain Injury Case Management provides a guide to effective case management, outlining all the key issues that professionals working with brain-injured people... more »
2006, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-315-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: brain injury, social work
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Helping Adolescents and Adults to Build Self-Esteem
A Photocopiable Resource Book
A healthy level of individual self-esteem is the foundation for emotional, physical and social well-being. People who value themselves and who recognise their own skills are likely to live fulfilling and rewarding lives and will tend to attract genuine liking and respect from others. Conversely, low levels of self-esteem have been linked with such personal and social concerns as school... more »
2004, Paperback: £18.95/ $32.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-185-7, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 272pp
Keywords: adolescence, adults, counselling, group psychotherapy, interdisciplinary arts therapies, occupational therapy, self esteem, social work
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Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem
A Photocopiable Activities Book
2nd edition
This second edition of the highly successful Helping Children to Build Self-Esteem is packed with fun and effective activities to help children develop and maintain healthy self-esteem.
New and updated material has been added including a section on running parent groups alongside children's groups, as well as a brand new layout, fresh illustrations, an expanded theoretical section and... more »
2007, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-488-9, 297mm x 210mm / 11in x 8.5in, 288pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, child development, child protection, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, counselling, creativity, educational psychology, emotions, psychology, self esteem, social skills, social work
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Including the Person with Dementia in Designing and Delivering Care
'I Need to Be Me!'
The views of older people with dementia need to be applied to the design, management, evaluation and implementation of the services that support them. Looking at the roles of those who decide on how, what, where and when care is given, as well as those who deliver care, this book addresses three fundamental questions:
* Why should we access the perspective of older people with... more »
2000, Paperback: £19.99/ $38.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-740-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keyword: dementia
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Integrated Team Working
Music Therapy as part of Transdisciplinary and Collaborative Approaches
Integrated Team Working describes collaborative multidisciplinary approaches and demonstrates that they can be valuable methods of music therapy intervention.
The authors explain the development of the music therapist's role within the multidisciplinary team and discuss the prevalence of collaborative partnerships between UK music therapists and other professionals such as... more »
2008, Paperback: £25.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-557-2, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: arts therapies, interdisciplinary arts therapies, music therapy, occupational therapy, psychosis, psychotherapy, speech and language therapy
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ISPEEK at Home
Over 1300 Visual Communication Images
The collection of 1300 picture symbols in ISPEEK at Home provides an easy-to-use and enjoyable tool for overcoming communication difficulties in children with autistic spectrum disorders.
The CD-ROM contains symbols for a wide range of situations typically encountered in the home and beyond, from feelings and facial expressions - common problem areas for people with autism - to health... more »
2006, CD-Rom: £24.99 + VAT = £29.99/ $47.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-510-7, 16pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, augmentative communication, autism, children, communication, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
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ISPEEK at School
Over 1300 Visual Communication Images
ISPEEK visual aids provide a simple and effective means of facilitating communication with children on the autistic spectrum. This CD-ROM is easy-to-use and contains 1300 picture symbols, designed especially for situations encountered at school.
The symbols can be applied to a wide range of situations typically encountered at school, from social skills - a common area of difficulty... more »
2006, CD-Rom: £24.99 + VAT = £29.99/ $47.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-511-4, 16pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, augmentative communication, autism, children, communication, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
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Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More!
The one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals
Kids in the Syndrome Mix is a concise, scientifically up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children-from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder, to autistic spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, and executive... more »
2005, Hardback: £27.99/ $44.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-810-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-811-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, bipolar disorder, child psychology, children, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, sensory issues, special education, tourettes
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Listen To Me
Communicating the Needs of People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
Written for parents, carers and professionals who have responsibilities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, Listen to Me focuses on two crucial issues:
- How to cope with the complex problems of someone with this level of disability, interpret their needs successfully, and maintain effective contact with all the professionals and organisations who deal... more »
1993, Paperback: £19.99/ $31.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-244-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 200pp
Keywords: communication, disability, intellectual disabilities
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Listening to Children
A Practitioner's Guide
'Listening to children' is one of those feel-good phrases that always features in childcare literature as if it were self-evidently a good thing. Often, however, there is a lack of critical attention to what it really means: How does one listen? How can one evidence that listening has taken place?
Starting with an introduction to the policy and practice of listening to children and... more »
2008, Paperback: £18.99/ $37.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-549-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: child protection, child psychology, children, children's rights, counselling, education, educational psychology, families, health care, parenting, social care, social work
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Living with Brain Injury
`The book describes a potted history of Phillip's journey, and mainly focuses on the practical aspects of brain injury, rehabilitation, returning home and to work. If you have little or no knowledge of brain injury then this book is a good starting point, both for the brain injured person or their family/friends.'
- Encephalitis Information Resource
`This is an excellent book... more »
2002, Paperback: £16.99/ $26.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-059-1, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 176pp
Keywords: brain injury, disability, health care, occupational therapy
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Making Sense of Children's Thinking and Behavior
A Step-by-Step Tool for Understanding Children with NLD, Asperger's, HFA, PDD-NOS, and other Neurological Differences
Making Sense of Children's Thinking and Behavior offers parents and professionals a tool for understanding children with neurological differences. These children have an atypical view of the world, unique to their particular disability, which can make their behavior confusing and, at times, challenging. Often, the child's actions are misunderstood and, consequently, they are unfairly... more »
2008, Paperback: £14.99/ $23.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-888-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 192pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, communication, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, nonverbal learning disabilities, occupational therapy, pervasive developmental disorder, special education, speech and language therapy
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Motivate to Communicate!
300 Games and Activities for Your Child with Autism
This practical resource is brimming with exciting ideas and guidance for motivating children with autism and other communication difficulties. The clear, user-friendly format enables quick access to over 300 practical, fun-filled games and activities for developing your child's communication skills.
The book suggests creative ways to use everyday toys and objects. For example, if your... more »
2009, Paperback: £12.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-041-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, communication, early intervention, parenting, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
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Music Therapy and Neurological Rehabilitation
Performing Health
The central tenet of this innovative collection is that identity can be regarded as a performance, achieved through and in dialogue with others. The authors show that where neuro-degenerative disease restricts movement, communication and thought processes and impairs the sense of self, music therapy is an effective intervention in neurological rehabilitation, successfully restoring the... more »
2005, Paperback: £19.95/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-302-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: brain injury, dementia, health care, music therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy
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Music Therapy and Traumatic Brain Injury
A Light on a Dark Night
Musical improvisation is an increasingly recognised rehabilitative therapy for people who have experienced traumatic brain injury initially thought to be 'unreachable' or 'non-responsive'.
Music Therapy and Traumatic Brain Injury demonstrates how music therapy can be used to attend to the holistic, rather than purely functional, needs of people affected by severe head trauma. Divided... more »
2008, Paperback: £22.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-665-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: brain injury, health care, music therapy
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The One and Only Sam
A Story Explaining Idioms for Children with Asperger Syndrome and Other Communication Difficulties
One rainy morning after breakfast, Sam's Mother said to his Father, "My goodness, George, it is raining cats and dogs outside." "That's strange," thought Sam. When he looked up into the sky outside, he couldn't see any cats and dogs anywhere, no matter where he looked. All he could see were giant raindrops and big puddles...
The One and Only Sam is the story of a boy who, like many... more »
2009, Hardback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-040-1, 216mm x 279.4mm / 8.5in x 11in, 64pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, communication, fiction, inclusive classroom, parenting, special education, speech and language therapy
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People with Autism Behaving Badly
Helping People with ASD Move On from Behavioral and Emotional Challenges
People with autism spectrum conditions may often behave in ways that cause difficulties for themselves and those who care for them. People with Autism Behaving Badly offers effective, long-term strategies to help resolve common problem behaviors such as physical aggression, self-injury, verbal abuse, rudeness and property damage.
The book is organized around the common messages... more »
2005, Paperback: £13.95/ $21.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-765-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adults, anger management, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, counselling
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Perspectives on Rehabilitation and Dementia
'The volume has ambitious scope and covers almost all potential supports and services. Most of the chapters have been written by professionals who work with people with dementia and their families, and most are British social workers and professionals allied-to-medicine (occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy).'
- Ageing and Society
'Marshall, in... more »
2004, Paperback: £25.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-286-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keyword: dementia
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Promoting Social Interaction for Individuals with Communicative Impairments
Making Contact
All humans have an innate need and ability to communicate with others, and this book presents successful approaches to nurturing communicative abilities in people who have some type of communication impairment.
The contributors look at a wide range of approaches, including intensive interaction, co-creative communication, sensory integration and music therapy, for a variety of... more »
2008, Paperback: £17.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-539-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, child protection, child psychology, communication, intellectual disabilities, music therapy, occupational therapy, older people
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Reaching and Teaching the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Using Learning Preferences and Strengths
Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum. The book gives greater insight into the perspective and behavior of a child with autism and explores how the child's learning preferences, strengths and interests can be used to facilitate learning and enhance motivation.
Based on well-researched... more »
2008, Paperback: £15.99/ $25.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-623-4, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 272pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, education, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
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The Red Beast
Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome
Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping.
When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow.
This is the story of a red beast that was awakened.
Rufus is in the school playground when his friend John kicks a ball that hit him in the stomach, and wakes up the sleeping red beast: `I hate you - I'm gonna get you!'. The... more »
2008, Hardback: £12.99/ $21.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-943-3, 216mm x 279.4mm / 8.5in x 11in, 48pp
Keywords: anger management, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language therapy
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Reducing Stress-related Behaviours in People with Dementia
Care-based Therapy
'In Reducing Stress-Related Behaviours in people with Dementia, Chris Bonner has written a thoroughly entertaining, yet highly instructive, manual for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias... I highly recommend that everyone who encounters persons with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, routinely or occasionally, read through this manual. Even for seasoned professionals or... more »
2005, Paperback: £15.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-349-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 96pp
Keywords: adults, dementia, health care, occupational therapy, psychology, residential care
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Self-Esteem Games for Children
In this practical handbook, self-esteem expert Deborah Plummer offers a wealth of familiar and easy-to-learn games carefully chosen to build and maintain self-esteem in children aged 5-11.
The selection of games reflects the seven key elements of healthy self-esteem - self-knowledge, self and others, self-acceptance, self-reliance, self-expression, self-confidence and self-awareness -... more »
2006, Paperback: £14.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-424-7, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 144pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, child protection, education, emotions, families, parenting, self esteem, social skills, social work
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Social Language Groups
Speech and Language Pathologist, Sally Bligh, describes the role of the SLP in working with children diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. As the director of the Bligh Speech Therapy Center and as an SLP for over 20 years, Sally has developed successful techniques and strategies for working with children on the autistic spectrum. In this video, she explains the use of Social Language Groups to... more »
2000, Video: £22.92 + VAT = £27.50/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-989-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in
20 minute video
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, children, social skills, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
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Social Skills Games for Children
Praise for the author:
'Deborah Plummer uses imagination and empowerment to move children and adults from discouragement to success.'
- The Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review
'Deborah Plummer shows a fundamental respect for a child's integrity whilst making sure her language and ideas are accessible to a wide range of people.'
- Afasic News ... more »
2008, Paperback: £15.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-617-3, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 176pp
Keywords: child protection, child psychology, children, counselling, education, educational psychology, play therapy, psychiatry, self esteem, social skills
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Telling Tales About Dementia
Experiences of Caring
... more »
2009, Paperback: £14.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-941-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, families, health care, older people, social care
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Therapeutic Voicework
Principles and Practice for the Use of Singing as a Therapy
Based on Paul Newham's experience as a voice and movement therapist and on his work running the only professional training course in the psychotherapeutic use of singing currently accredited by the RSA, this book explores both the theory and practice behind the use of voice and singing in expressive arts therapy.
Each chapter of the book takes a specific area within which the... more »
1997, Paperback: £39.99/ $69.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-361-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 592pp
Keywords: arts therapies, expressive therapies, music therapy, psychotherapy
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Tics and Tourette Syndrome
A Handbook for Parents and Professionals
This essential guide to tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome tackles problems faced both at home and at school, such as adjusting to the diagnosis, the effect on siblings and classroom difficulties. Dr Chowdhury offers advice on how to manage symptoms, describing practical techniques such as habit reversal and massed practice and reviewing available medical treatments. In clear, accessible... more »
2004, Paperback: £12.95/ $20.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-203-8, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy, tics, tourettes
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Tictionary
A Reference Guide to the World of Tourette Syndrome, AS, ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for Parents and Professionals
'This book is a wonderful and very helpful resource for parents, educators and other professionals working with children with Tourette syndrome and its associated disorders. It not only defines, but also expands upon many terms and issues that these children and subsequently their families deal with on a daily basis.'
- Susan Conners, Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc
This... more »
2003, Paperback: £19.95
ISBN: 9781931282161, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 260pp
A4
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, child psychiatry, educational psychology, occupational therapy, psychiatry, reference, special education, speech and language therapy, tics, tourettes
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Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia
Developing Effective Interventions
Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia covers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they develop dementia.
Like the population at large, people with learning disabilities are living longer, and therefore an increasing number are developing dementia. Service providers, planners, doctors, social workers, carers and direct support staff... more »
2007, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-442-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 200pp
Keywords: dementia, health care, intellectual disabilities, older people, social care, social work
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What Did You Say? What Do You Mean?
120 Illustrated Metaphor Cards, plus Booklet with Information, Ideas and Instructions
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2009, Card Game: £18.75 + VAT = £22.50/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-924-2, 32pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language therapy
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What Did You Say? What Do You Mean?
An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Metaphors
Children with autism or Asperger Syndrome (AS) have difficulty understanding figurative language because they use and comprehend language literally and expect words to mean exactly what they say. This can often lead to misunderstandings at home and in the classroom.
Jude Welton looks at a hundred of the most common figures of speech in this visual workbook designed as a springboard... more »
2004, Paperback: £12.95/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-207-6, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 128pp
100 illus
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, children, communication, education, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education
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Who's Who of the Brain
A Guide to Its Inhabitants, Where They Live and What They do
Meet the inhabitants of the brain in this reader-friendly introduction to what it is and how it works.
Residents include Frederick Foresight (the frontal cortex), Mayor of Cephalton-upon-Ridge, who is the `big picture' person responsible for planning and decision-making; Sage Seahorse (the hippocampus), who has an astonishing memory for times, names and places; Annie Almond (the... more »
2008, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-470-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, counselling, health care, mental health, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy
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Why Do You Do That?
A Book about Tourette Syndrome for Children and Young People
Written specifically for siblings of children with Tourette Syndrome (TS), Why Do You Do That? is an age-appropriate source of information for children and adolescents aged 8 to 16.
Uttom Chowdhury and Mary Robertson describe tics and Tourette's in clear, child-friendly terms and provide a simple explanation of the biological causes. Other chapters focus on living with someone who has... more »
2006, Paperback: £9.99/ $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-395-0, crown, 96pp
Keywords: ADD, child psychology, children, counselling, inclusive classroom, parenting, special education, tourettes
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