Understanding intensive interaction : contexts and concepts for professionals and families

Understanding intensive interaction : contexts and concepts for professionals and families / Graham Firth, Ruth Berry, Cath Irvine.

Intensive interaction is a valuable approach, with the potential to radically enhance the well-being of difficult-to-reach individuals, such as those with profound and severe learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and emotional problems. This highly accessible book will help families an...

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Main Author: Firth, Graham
Other Authors: Berry, Ruth (Clinical psychologist), Irvine, Cath
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley, ©2010.
Subjects:
Developmentally disabled > Means of communication.
Developmentally disabled > Rehabilitation.
Interpersonal communication.
Clinical Psychology.
Coping With Disability.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Nervous System (incl. Brain)
Developmentally disabled > Means of communication
Developmentally disabled > Rehabilitation
Interpersonal communication
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • 1. What is Intensive Interaction?
  • 2. Issues Associated with Personal Characteristics
  • 3. Issues Associated with Social Inclusion (Being with Someone)
  • 4. Issues Associated with Human Communication
  • 5. Relationship Building and Maintenance
  • 6. Issues Associated with Human Learning (Developmental Issues)
  • 7. Some Psychological Theories of Human Behaviour
  • 8. Some Psychological Concepts
  • 9. Some Issues Associated with the Practicalities of Approach Use
  • 10. Creating an Interactive Environment
  • 11. Issues Associated with the Socio-Political Environment
  • 12. Issues Associated with Approach Development and Dissemination
  • References
  • Further Reading
  • Subject Index
  • Author Index.

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