Summary
Contents
Subject index
The only guide you need to read on the Intensive Interaction approach returns for its second edition, this time with its founder, Dave Hewett, as the Editor. The Intensive Interaction approach has spread around the world and has been hugely influential in developing and teaching communication techniques with individuals who have severe learning difficulties and autism. This straightforward, no-nonsense handbook contains: – 2 new chapters: The Intensive Interaction Outcomes Reporter; and Autism and Intensive & Intensive Interaction and more able people; – photo stories demonstrating the approach in practice; – links to external videos presenting the photo stories in greater depth. More information on the Intensive Interaction community and approach can be found on dedicated social media pages, and at https://www.intensiveinteraction.org/
Some Associated Issues and Topics
Some Associated Issues and Topics
Chapter overview
- ‘Age-appropriateness’ and developmental appropriateness
- Physical contact
- Use of video recordings
- Challenging behaviours?
- Does Intensive Interaction have a beneficial effect on a person’s challenging behaviour?
- How do you do Intensive Interaction with people liable to be challenging or even violent?
‘Age-Appropriateness’ and Developmental Appropriateness
In our field of work, for many years now, there has been a fashion for employing a notion of what has been termed ‘age-appropriateness’. It seems to be not as prominent as it once was – services everywhere are perhaps having a more enlightened rethink of their values and the practices arising. However, it is clear that practitioners everywhere can still encounter the notion in its crudest form, which seems to be a viewpoint that goes something ...
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