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Bringing together the latest research and understanding on
selective mutism, this edited book gives essential information on
the various treatment and therapy options. Experts in the fields of
speech and language therapy, psychology, music therapy education
and communication offer a wide range of professional perspectives
on the condition, while case studies from people with selective
mutism, past sufferers and parents reveal the personal impact. The
book also clarifies what support a person with selective mutism is
likely to need at home, school and in social situations. This
definitive volume on selective mutism will be key reading for
professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational
psychologists, child psychiatrists, child and adolescent mental
health workers, teachers, SENCOs and anyone working with selective
mutism in therapeutic and educational settings, as well as family
members wanting a closer understanding of what selective mutism is
and how they can help.
Teachers frequently complain that, when they talking to students in
class, information goes in one ear and out of the other, with
nothing happening inbetween! Listening has been neglected in
education, in spite of it being the most frequently used skill in
learning. This unique and practicle book seeks to redress this
situation by treating listening as a thinking activity, and
developing a step-by-step approach to its improvement, using
knowledge about how the brain works.
We are all different. Every child in every class in every school in
the land is different. And yet we have a 'one size fits all'
curriculum that everyone must follow. How can we best deal with
this apparent anomaly, in order to provide meaningful learning
experiences for all students? Teachers are now discouraged from
grouping children according to abilities - inclusion is the
buzzword. So radical solutions are needed to help all children
learn within a group, whatever their personal and academic needs,
and whatever their social background. This book analyses the issues
surrounding the world of difference we see in schools today. It
unpacks the elements of diversity - personality, intelligence,
styles of learning and communicating, social class, gender, race,
culture, ethnicity, learning difficulties, disabilities, views and
values - and suggests practical strategies to make teachers' lives
easier and their students' study less stressful. All children need
personal skills, particularly communication and co-operation
skills, in order to cope with learning within their own context and
at their own level. This book considers how such key skills emerge
from the interaction of physical, mental, emotional and social
development, and suggests initiatives such as 'The Critical Skills
Programme' and the 'Communication Opportunity Group Scheme' to give
students from every background more chances to talk, think, express
feelings and share views. A comprehensive overview of common
learning difficulties and medical conditions in children is also
provided - including characteristics of each condition, classroom
organization tips, and contact details of relevant support groups -
with the aim of helping educators further develop their management
of individuals and diverse groups. If you have an interest in
making education work - whether you are a teacher, teaching
assistant, school counsellor, social worker, therapist,
psychologist or other educator - 'A World of Difference' is for
you.
The way into thinking skills. The book outlines the importance of
talk both at home and in the classroom. It emphasises that talking
is more than just communication, it is the way into thinking skills
development. How do I know what I think until I've heard myself say
it? Some children are never given the opportunity to develop their
talking skills in order to structure their thinking. This book
addresses this issue head on, with carefully analysed research and
a whole host of practical classroom activities to help children
into quality talking and deeper thinking.
This highly practical book presents an in-depth look at how to
tackle inclusion in schools. With frank and essential advice on
subjects such as gender and race differences to issues of
disability and intelligence, it offers everyone involved in
educating children the tools to provide a fair, effective and
powerful education for all, giving them the best start possible.
The book also includes a useful overview of common learning
difficulties and medical conditions, with valuable tips and
contacts.
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