Name: Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills By Deborah Plummer
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Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills Summary

Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills: Therapeutic Activities for Teachers, Parents and Therapists by Deborah Plummer

For many children, the act of communication which most of us take for granted can be a struggle, and communicating with others can become something to fear rather than enjoy.

This creative book is full of fun and imaginative ideas to help children aged 4-11 with a speech or language delay or disorder to develop their communication skills. It is packed with activities and games specifically tailored to help develop skills such as articulation, vocabulary development, breath control, conversation skills and non-verbal communication. Tips for personalising and shaping the activities are also provided. A comprehensive theory section supports the ideas presented, and practical advice on working with groups and individuals and in different settings is also given.

This activity book will be an invaluable resource not only for speech and language therapists and students, but also for parents, teachers, carers and other support staff who are looking for creative ways to promote language development.

Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills Reviews

Deborah M. Plummer's Helping Children to Improve Their Communication Skills: Therapeutic Activities for Teachers, Parents and Therapists (9781843109594, $32.95) Packs in fun ideas to help kid ages 4-11 with a speech or language disorder to develop communication skills. Activities, games and techniques for helping kids develop specific skills accompany tips for customizing the activities and a theory section covering how play can be a therapeutic tool for enhancing communication. It's a fine activity book packed with working ideas to use with either groups or individuals and includes resources for speech and language therapists, students, teachers, parents and any working with kids. -- The Midwest Book Review
This is a comprehensive and thorough book for anyone working with children or young people with speech, language or communication difficulties... Throughout the book it is obvious to see he writer's total empathy with the children, her understanding that humour can assist in the learning process, and that so much can be learned from play and the need for constant genuine praise. Not only a useful book but a thoughtful, provoking land inspiring read too! -- Speaking English
The range of activities is excellent... I feel this book would be of good value as a departmental resource, particularly if you work in group settings and can integrate therapy into classroom settings. -- Speech & Language Therapy in Practice
This book encourages all those working with children with speech, language and communication needs to develop their creativity within a model of child centred reflective practice, acknowledging that our interaction with children has an effect at many different levels. Therapists, teachers, teaching assistants and parents will find a wealth of practical suggestions and a solid foundation of research within these pages. -- Mary Hampton, Chair, Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP), UK

About Deborah Plummer

Deborah M. Plummer has over 30 years' experience of facilitating groups and working individually with both children and adults. Formerly a clinical lead therapist working within the NHS, she also has extensive experience as a senior lecturer in aspects of health psychology and counselling. She ran workshops and short courses on the uses of imagery, games and story-telling in the promotion of well-being. Deborah is now retired.

Acknowledgements. Part 1. Theoretical and practical background. 1. Introduction: Developing a therapeutic imagination. 2. Communication well-being. 3. Play as a therapeutic tool for communication. 4. Structuring the emotional environment. 5. Working in different settings. Part 2. Activities and games. 6. Beyond the beanbag! 7. Big space activities and games. 8. Being creative with paper and pencil activities. 9. Role play, story-telling and guided imagery. 10. Conversation games. 11. Thinking skills activities. 12. Construction activities. 13. Parachute games. 14. Music and movement activities. Appendix. Keeping it all going: The transfer and maintenance of skills. Activities index. References.

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Sku

GOR006176925

ISBN 13

9781843109594

ISBN 10

184310959X

Title

Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills: Therapeutic Activities for Teachers, Parents and Therapists by Deborah Plummer

Author

Deborah Plummer

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Year published

20110215

Number of pages

176

Prizes

N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills Deborah Plummer

Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills by Deborah Plummer

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Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills Summary

Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills: Therapeutic Activities for Teachers, Parents and Therapists by Deborah Plummer

Helping Children to Improve their Communication Skills Reviews

About Deborah Plummer

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