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Mediation is a process that can be used to resolve conflict in many different dispute contexts. This book focuses on the essential skills and strategies needed by any mediator to be successful in their work. more »
April 2012, Paperback: £18.99/ $32.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-299-3, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 176pp
Keywords: advocacy, communication, disability, disability law, divorce, families, health care, law, probation, reference, relationships, restorative justice, social care, social work
Social work and social care managers often find themselves in management positions without having had any formal management training, yet skills and knowledge specific to social care settings are essential for effective practice. more »
March 2012, Paperback: £19.99/ $33.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-206-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: careers, employment, joint working, reference, social care, social work, supervision
This is a light-hearted, easily digestible guide with a wealth of handy hints and tips for communicating with the public.
For those in the helping professions, communicating with the public can sometimes be a challenge, and different skills are needed to those used when communicating with friends and family. This book addresses these issues by providing hundreds of tips on how to... more »
2011, Paperback: £14.99/ $23.95
ISBN: 978-1-84905-175-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp
Keywords: advocacy, augmentative communication, careers, carers, challenging behaviour, communication, counselling, education, educational training, emotions, employment, ethnicity, exposure anxiety, health care, reference, relationships, restorative justice, risk assessment, social care, social skills, social work, supervision
Literacy teaching tends to take a structural approach to language, focusing on auditory products or skills such as sounds, morphemes, words, sentences, and vocabulary. However, new research suggests that the majority of English speakers actually think and learn in visual concepts, and that there is a cultural and linguistic mismatch between auditory teaching methods and the way students... more »
2010, Hardback: £55.00/ $85.00
ISBN: 978-1-84905-800-1, 254mm x 177.8mm / 10in x 7in, 416pp
Keywords: ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, child psychology, communication, disability, education, educational psychology, high functioning autism, nonverbal learning disabilities, occupational therapy, psychology, reference, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
Social Care Management, Strategy and Business Planning is a comprehensive guide to strategic social care management, covering all the knowledge and skills that managers in the 21st century must have, and showing how to make theory a practical reality. more »
2010, Paperback: £22.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-986-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp
Keywords: careers, joint working, reference, risk assessment, social care, social policy, social work, supervision
Children on the autistic spectrum frequently suffer from gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, abdominal distension and flatulence. Far from being 'just part of the condition', worldwide research is confirming parents' reports that many of these children are actually suffering from serious underlying conditions which, if left untreated, are a source of... more »
2009, Paperback: £9.99/ $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-984-6, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 80pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, inclusive classroom, parenting, reference, special education
Parents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades, but for many years the science behind the connection was evasive. Today, we see a growing body of research to back up parental-reported evidence that certain foods and other environmental sources can affect the developing brains of some children, and trigger adverse behavioural episodes. more »
2009, Paperback: £9.99/ $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-983-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 96pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, constipation, diet, families, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, reference, special education
Offering a balanced overview of complementary and alternative therapies, this book will be useful for parents of children with autism, ADD or other learning disabilities.
The book covers a wide variety of mind-body interventions and manipulative techniques, as well as energy therapies, biologically based methods, and alternative medical systems. For each approach, the author provides a... more »
2008, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-864-1, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 208pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, arts therapies, Asperger syndrome, autism, child development, children, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, reference, special education
`A useful book for the specialist engaged in assessment and research'.
- Journal of Analytical Psychology
`This book is a must-have for the bookshelf if you are a student or practitioner in the fields of psychology or even sociology. It will be of equal value to anyone working in the fields of brain injury, mental health or related fields. It is a handbook of references, terms and... more »
2007, Paperback: £15.99/ $25.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-494-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: psychology, reference
This comprehensive collection of over 500 terms related to autism spectrum disorders and pervasive developmental disorders clearly explains classification systems, causes, prevalence, diagnosis, screening and assessment, interventions, medical issues and legislation associated with autism, complemented by synonyms and cross-references. more »
2005, Paperback: £19.99
ISBN: 978-1-84310-314-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, educational training, occupational therapy, parenting, reference, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
'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.' more »
2003, Paperback: £19.95
ISBN: 9781931282161, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 260pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, child psychiatry, educational psychology, occupational therapy, psychiatry, reference, special education, speech and language therapy, tics, tourettes
This informative and easy to read book is an essential resource for parents, teachers, those new to the field, and people on the autism spectrum themselves. Diane Yapko, who has worked with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families for over 20 years, brings together diverse information about the latest 'scientific break throughs', current developmental theories, and... more »
2003, Paperback: £14.99/ $23.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-756-9, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 176pp
Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, families, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, reference, sensory issues, special education
'The author relies heavily on case studies and these are evocative and illustrate the successful use of the work of imagery and symbolism. Jungian interpretations and concepts are used throughout, but the approach is original. Once they are familiar with the author's terminology and methods, readers should find a great deal of value here to apply in their own practice.' more »
1998, Paperback: £29.99/ $50.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-351-4, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 350pp
Keywords: counselling, reference
Written to meet the need for concise explanation of the key legal issues in community care, this comprehensive A to Z gives the reader immediate access to the definitions they are seeking, and is the first book to summarise systematically many of the recent legal cases. more »
1997, Paperback: £16.99/ $38.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-560-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 208pp
Keywords: community care, disability law, law, reference, social care, social work, social work law
Now in paperback, these dictionaries provide comprehensive and up-to-date definitions in each specialist area. Definitions are written in plain English and aim to meet the reader's level of knowledge: basic terms are explained as though to a novice, more complex terms assume a higher level of knowledge, the comprehensive system of cross-referencing ensures that the reader will always be able... more »
1996, Paperback: £15.99/ $32.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-148-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: child psychology, psychology, reference
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