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Advance praise for this book
' Bully Blocking contains many imaginative suggestions for parents and children on how to cope with the problem of being victimised by their peers at school.'
Ken Rigby, Adjunct Professor, University of South Australia,
author of Bullying in Schools and What to Do about It
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-554-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, anger management, anxiety, autism, bullying, child psychology, children, education, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, parenting, school phobia
Certain classroom behaviours can signify an underlying learning disability. This book will help you recognise potential indicators of Asperger Syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, AD/HD, physical disabilities and speech and language disorders; explores the benefits of different interventions; and offers practical strategies for improving pupils' behaviours, social skills and self-esteem. more »
2010, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-050-0, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 144pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, developmental coordination disorder, disability, dyslexia, educational psychology, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, nonverbal learning disabilities, self esteem, special education
As arts therapists are increasingly working in schools, there is growing interest in identifying applicable therapeutic approaches and expanding on relevant research evidence. This book outlines the potential uses of music, art, drama and dance movement therapies in educational settings, and the contribution they have to make to the emotional and social development of children and adolescents. more »
2009, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-633-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: art therapy, arts therapies, creative therapies, creative writing as therapy, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, educational psychology, expressive therapies, music therapy, special education
Unlike IQ, emotional competence can be nurtured and developed, and is a key factor in physical and mental health, social competence, academic achievement and other aspects in the personal and social development of children and young people. more »
2009, Paperback: £19.99/ $36.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-996-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, child development, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, education, educational psychology, emotions, self esteem, social skills
'This excellent book is a concise description of the core characteristics of early attachment experience and how this impacts on children's expectations of themselves, of others and of the world in general. Attachment disorders are described in detail with recommendations for interventions which facilitate more hopeful development. It is relevant to those working with children in any... more »
2009, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-957-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 112pp
Keywords: adoption, attachment, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, counselling, education, educational psychology, fostering, mental health, parenting, psychiatry, psychology, social work
Young people with ADHD can struggle to develop the skills they need to adapt to new situations and establish greater independence. This fun and interactive workbook is aimed at actively engaging young people with ADHD and supporting them as they negotiate the pitfalls of growing-up, and the transition to secondary or high school. more »
2009, Paperback: £19.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-663-0, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 208pp
Keywords: ADHD, children, education, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, transitions
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 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
' ...a magnificent resource which illuminates, and provides a cogent rationale for contemporary practice. I would anticipate that it will form a core text recommended on reading lists for prospective EPs, trainee EPs and for EP Service libraries, in addition to forming a very useful reference resource for colleagues working in Children's Services and in higher education institutions.' ... more »
2008, Paperback: £22.99/ $45.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-600-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: child psychology, educational psychology, psychology
'This is an entertaining, informative and very practical book that will assist readers to 'walk the talk' through a more positive paradigm for enabling children with autism. It is based on careful and systematic thinking by the author and incorporates methodology based on research and best practice experience.'
- Carmen Hengeveld, M.Sc., Registered Speech-Language Pathologist more »
2008, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
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
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 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
Cool Connections is a fun, engaging workbook that provides a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach to positively modifying the everyday thoughts and behaviours of children and young people aged 9 to 14. more »
2008, Paperback: £19.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-618-0, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 208pp
Keywords: child protection, child psychology, counselling, educational psychology, mental health, self esteem
Is there a particular type of person who becomes a bully? Why do bullies behave like they do? How can we interpret and understand bullying within relationships?
The Bullies attempts to get inside the minds of the bully and victim - the child, the adolescent and the adult - across a wide range of 'closed' situations including the home, school and workplace, prisons and the armed... more »
2007, Paperback: £16.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-578-7, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 224pp
Keywords: adolescence, bullying, challenging behaviour, child protection, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, counselling, education, educational psychology, emotions, psychiatry, psychology, teenagers
'This volume offers a broad perspective on psychological processes in children with complex needs. Armed with this valuable tool, professionals, parents, and educators will be much better prepared to offer deaf and hard of hearing children the support and opportunities they deserve.'
- from the Foreword by Marc Marschark more »
2007, Paperback: £18.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-414-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, children, counselling, disability, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language therapy
School absenteeism is a huge problem in education and this book focuses in particular on children who experience 'school phobia' or 'school refusal' as opposed to those who choose to truant.
School refusal is a crippling condition in which children experience extreme anxiety or panic attacks when faced with everyday school life and this handbook aims to explore and raise awareness of the... more »
2007, Paperback: £17.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-567-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: anxiety, child protection, child psychiatry, child psychology, counselling, education, educational psychology, health care, homeschooling, school phobia, social care, social work
"From the brilliantly inquisitive mind of one of the world's foremost research psychologists, Dr. Bernard Rimland, comes this straightforward, meticulously researched explanation of and lucid plan of action for dyslogic disorders. A must read for parents, educators, physicians, politicians and legal practitioners." more »
2007, Hardback: £16.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-877-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 192pp
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, biomedical intervention, child psychology, children, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, occupational therapy, special education, speech and language therapy
Late intervention often means that young people on the autism spectrum appear to act on impulse, seem disorganized, or fail to learn from past experiences.
In this practical, effective resource, the authors share tried and tested techniques for creating and using a personal planner to help individuals on the autism spectrum to develop independence. more »
2007, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.99
ISBN: 978-1-84310-561-9, 279.4mm x 216mm / 11in x 8.5in, 144pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, special education
