This guide provides possible explanations for some of the behaviors that children with autism and Asperger syndrome may exhibit in regular classrooms, so that teachers and parents can design positive
Having developed her approach to therapy at the Tamalpa Institute (which she co-founded with her dancer mother), Halprin outlines the principles and thinking that underlies her "movement-based express
For parents, teachers, and others who work with children, Drew, an occupational therapist, and Atter, a physiotherapist, offer a guide to helping children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD
Reminiscence is a vital way to stimulate communication and promote confidence and self-worth in people with dementia. This practical guide is designed to give those who care for people with dementia a
Praise for the author:'Dyregrov's writing is clear in its description, and explicit in its advice, and demonstrates that the daunting task of helping a child through grief is both manageable and rewar
Co-written by a psychologist and an individual with Asperger Syndrome, this volume presents a "solution focused" approach to working with people with Asperger Syndrome. It identifies the strengths and
Halse (education, University of Western Sydney, Australia) describes the experiences and challenges faced by teenaged girls with anorexia nervosa and their families. Structured around real-life accoun
In its updated second edition, this title focuses on how children's rights as delineated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child are a part of everyday life. Alderson (childhood studies, U. of
Paxton, a consultant and counselor, and Estay, a psychologist who teaches at the U. of Calgary, describe counseling techniques for professionals working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
Thambiraj, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, distinguishes school refusal (difficulty in attending school because of emotional reasons or anxiety) from other forms of school non-attendance, such as
'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
Talking about Domestic Abuse is an activity pack for children of nine years and above and adolescents where families have experienced domestic abuse, to help and encourage them to open up to their mot
Plummer, a speech and language therapist and imagework practitioner in the UK, provides a handbook for building and maintaining self-esteem in children ages five to 11. The handbook, aimed at teachers
Teachers and practitioners in mental health or creative writing, and often in both, describe activities, exercises, and other elements that they have used to lead successful workshops that teach peopl
This introduction to the brain and how it works is meant for general readers. The brain is described in terms of characters who live in specific places, and each character's role, location, structure,
In this book, Beaumont recounts how her husband Clive was diagnosed with Younger Onset Dementia at the age of 45 and died six years later. She describes her emotions and the many challenges they faced
Wasilewski (anthropology, U. of Utah-Salt Lake City) explores the forgotten narratives, myths, and traditions that played a central role in the accounts of creation found in the Old Testament and the
Writing Well is a practical handbook of creative writing exercises which forms the basis of an indirect, nonconfrontational approach specifically intended for therapeutic use within the mental health
The stories and reflections in this book describe powerful encounters between nine music therapists and their clients. These clients include four-year-old Giorgios, who is terminally ill; Wendy, a pas
'The author does a commendable job of taking what is known about groups, the unconscious, and psychodynamics in an academic sense, and grounding it in relevant experiential education examples. This bo
