This work describes ways of approaching helping and counseling that are rooted in care and commitment, drawing on the experience and wisdom of youth workers, housing support and hostel workers, educat
Through lively prose and creative illustrations, Foster, the mother of two sons she and her husband adopted after toddlerhood, offers lessons and strategies to other adopting parents on confronting ch
Despite the lack of theories of melody historically, melody is the component of music most evocative of memories and therefore, identity. The Aldridges (Gudrun is a music therapist; David is co-direct
In a series of narratives, the Rameys describe how they perceived themselves as being on spectrum, how they understood and applied ideas about friendship and dating, how they met and became friends, h
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
Cefai, an educational psychologist who also teaches at the U. of Malta, presents a guide for teachers and other school staff to encouraging cognitive, social, and emotional skills in all children in a
Kurtz, a pediatric occupational therapist gives parents reasons to consider complementary and alternative medicine approaches in the treatment of special needs children, then describe such alternative
Rimland (former director of the Autism Research Institute and founder of the Autism Society of America) presents data and case studies in order to argue that most children labeled "hyperactive," "atte
Griffiths explains heterosexual romantic relationships in terms that other men with Asperger's Syndrome will understand. More often than not those terms are mathematical. He treats relationships as a
The authors use the findings of a residential child care research initiative commissioned by the UK Department of Health to recommend policy and practice to leaders at small group homes for young peop
Gubi (lecturer in counseling, U. of Central Lancashire, UK) analyzes a growing interest in the spiritual aspects of counseling and psychotherapy. The author argues that prayer can be integrated into c
This pocket-sized guide can be taken conveniently to meetings, interviews and visits, to be used as a quick reference point for information about the practical application of restorative justice.The b
Shohet, a member of the Scottish spiritual community Findhorn, brings together supervisors from the fields of consultancy, education, psychotherapy, youth work, and medicine, many of whom have been su
This book explores the theory and practice of the developing innovative practice of 'co-production' - a model of service in which users of a service will play an active and participatory role in the s
A celebration of the talents and insights of children on the autism spectrum, The Hidden World of Autism presents a collection of writings and drawings contributed by 21 autistic children.The children
Robinson (applied and professional ethics and applied spirituality, Leeds Metropolitan U.) illuminates connections between spirituality and health and social care, arguing that both the literature and
Memory loss can create problems in every aspect of a person's life. The challenge of communicating thoughts and feelings can be made even harder by other people's negative perceptions of dementia.This
Dying, Bereavement and the Healing Arts describes a range of successful programmes pioneered by artists, writers, nurses, musicians, therapists, social workers, and chaplains in palliative care settin
Offers guidance to help parents understand their child's emotional, mental, and behavioral problems and includes information on the types of professional help that is available.
Residential Child Care draws on the latest research to offer guidance for developing best practice, policy and improved outcomes for children and young people.Contributors examine important aspects of
Mamen (a clinical psychologist specializing in learning disabilities) introduces parents and school professionals to the prevailing symptoms of Nonverbal Learning Disability in school-age children and
Harland (voice, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle) is a writer and recording artist, whose voice has been featured on radio and television, and in backing vocals for Ray Charles and Etta James. She
Practitioner and foundation founder Batmanghelidjh is remarkable for her honesty about the treatment many traumatized children receive. She believes that ongoing stigmatization and negativity gets in
The needs of parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum are not met by conventional parenting strategies. This resource for trainers and facilitators offers the best available knowledge and
Camilleri (music therapy, New York University) presents 21 chapters exploring creative arts therapy approaches to the challenges faced by inner city children, particularly African Americans and other
Since autistic children have difficulty seeing "the big picture," and therefore focus on details, visual support aids are a vital tool for increasing communication and understanding skills, say the au
Frequently, people suffering trauma cannot get past the experience and develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Psychological debriefing (PD) is a process commonly used to prevent an individual
As a speech language pathologist and member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Bottomer (North Vancouver School District, Canada) offers a unique perspective on Asperger's syndrome. Through
Mind Reading is a unique reference work covering the entire spectrum of human emotions. It is available as a DVD-ROM and also as a set of CD-ROMs running on either a Windows or an Apple Macintosh comp
Mind Reading is a unique reference work covering the entire spectrum of human emotions. It is available as a DVD-ROM and also as a set of CD-ROMs. Using the software you can explore over 400 emotions,
Commissioned by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the first part of this book reviews the etiology and assessment of adolescent conduct disorders characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern
The fully revised and updated second edition of this well-established reference provides over 400 new or improved terms and is an exhaustive guide to the key terms used in psychological testing, asses
Brown, head of research and development at Acorns Children's Hospice in the UK, overviews good practice in caring for terminally ill young people and their families. She provides guidance on key issue
When Jan Campito first entered the world of special needs, she trusted the experts to tell her what was wrong, and how to proceed to help her children. Here she was, an articulate, well-educated perso
Understanding 4-5-year-olds gives a thoughtful overview of the challenges that children face as they gradually move away from a strong attachment to their families and turn towards the wider world of
This confidence-boosting book aims to help children overcome the damaging effects of teasing and bullying, and to develop practical skills and attitudes to improve their self-esteem and quality of lif
Barnhill's sister Becky was born in 1958, long before most people had ever heard of autism. Diagnosed with 'emotional disturbance,' Becky was subjected for much of her childhood to well-meaning but fu
Pritchard, a registered social worker and a social work trainer and consultant in the UK, offers a comprehensive training manual for social workers, health care staff, probation and prison staff, hosp
How far would you go to have a baby? Making Babies the Hard Way is a frank account of one couple's discovery that they cannot have children of their own, and their ensuing struggle through four years
'Thought-provoking, well-written, and offering a range of fresh and sometimes challenging perspectives, Planning and Support should be essential reading for people working in the field of learning dis
