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Based on their clinical practice and extensive experience in the field, the authors provide a creative and flexible guide to helping young children with learning difficulties. Their accessible and positive approach focuses on children's potential and what they can—rather than cannot—do, and can be carried out at home, in school, or in therapy sessions. The approach, applicable to all students, including those of diverse backgrounds, can be extended to all aspects of the child's life, and enables them to participate in everyday activities at home and school.Fully illustrated, the book offers techniques and activities to help children develop their learning, with a focus on:Developing learning toolsWorking with parentsLanguage and communicationBehavior and emotional developmentIntegrating learning into everyday lifeThe book includes a CD-ROM/DVD with printable material for making cards and worksheets, plus illustrative video material.
Communication, Emotional Growth and the Family
These three chapters are about families living and working with their developmentally delayed children – the integration of learning and language, the emotional problems and the difficult behaviour. It describes the different kind of parenting needed and supports the idea of working in collaboration with parents. Chapter 18 focuses on feeding, with an account illustrating a successful therapeutic intervention.
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