The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (2nd Edition) by Maggie Johnson & Alison WintgensSelectively mute children are at a significant disadvantage personally, socially and educationally. This unique second edition manual emphasises practical assessment and treatment and provides advice and information, filling a significant gap in the availability of suitable resources in this field.This practical resource: Uses an approach based on behavioural principles and a hierarchy of stages of confident speaking originally conceived by Anthony Glassberg Summarises relevant literature and theory and provides detailed ideas on assessment and management Includes case examples, photocopiable material, and a discussion about progress, transfer and discharge Is written for teachers, clinical and educational psychologists, speech & language therapists, child psychiatrists and parents. Suggested Readership Teachers, clinical and educational psychologists, speech & language therapists, child psychiatrists, parentsAbout the authors: Maggie Johnson is a UK speech and language therapist specialising in childhood communication disorders. Her experience in education and community settings spans twenty years in special schools, language units, mainstream schools, clinics and multi-agency centres. Maggie works for East Kent Community NHS Trust and is Manager for Paediatric Services in Thanet. Alison Wintgens is a speech and language therapist at St. George's Hospital, London, in the Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She has extensive experience of working with children and adolescents with a range of communication disorders and additional behavioural or psychiatric problems.[Code: SM-0133; 312 Pages][Authors: Maggie Johnson & Alison Wintgens; Age Suitability: All]
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