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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.
Development of the Learning Tools
This gives a comprehensive description of all the Learning Tools – Placing, Piling, Banging and Drawing, Pairing, Matching, Sorting, Sequencing and Brick Building. Each chapter is devoted to one of the Learning Tools, with extensive details of the practical activities that can be used to help children with developmental delay. This in-depth information will enable practitioners and parents to set up Functional Learning sessions. Understanding of the development of the Learning Tools will come through carrying out these activities.
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