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The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (2001)

The Selective Mutism Resource Manual (2001)

Maggie Johnson, Alison Wintgens

Year: 2001
Authors: Maggie Johnson, Alison Wintgens
Publishers: Speechmark Publishing
Pages: 300
Print type: BOOK

Description:

Selectively mute children are at a significant disadvantage personally, socially and educationally. This unique manual emphasises practical assessment and treatment and provides advice and information, filling a significant gap in the availability of suitable resources in this field.- 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.- Written for teachers, clinical and educational psychologists, speech language therapists, child psychiatrists and parents..