Communicative Disorders

This critical resource provides foundational information and practical strategies for d/Deaf or hard of hearing (d/Dhh) multilingual learners. These learners come from backgrounds where their home languages differ from the dominant spoken or sign...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989505182Author Janine TooleFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Happy Frog PressPublisher Happy Frog PressWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Bullying is a serious problem for people with Asperger Syndrome (AS), both at school and in the workplace, and displaying "different" behavior, such as not understanding social rules or hand-flapping, exacerbates the risk of being victimized.Writing in...

The first book to address the increasingly urgent need for information about psychiatric problems in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), Mental Health Aspects of Autism and Asperger Syndrome systematically explains the emotional and...

Inspired by the often uncomfortable interplay between autistic individuals, parents and professionals in understanding autistic spectrum conditions, Olga Bogdashina uses the concept of Theory of Mind (ToM) to consider these groups' different (and often...

Studying Fiction provides a clear rationale alongside ideas and methods for teaching literature in schools from a cognitive linguistic perspective. Written by experienced linguists, teachers and researchers, it offers an overview of recent studies on...

This practical guide is the ideal tool for the busy practitioner or speech and language therapist to provide an effective, meaningful, and contextualised approach to language development using picture books. Drawing from up-to-date, evidence-based...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915261373Author Katharine BealsFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 360gDimensions(mm)...

If you have no language, how can you make yourself understood, let alone make friends? Phoebe Caldwell has worked for many years with people with severe intellectual disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder who are non-verbal, and whose inability...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345541253Author Ben FossFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Taking Care of Myself 2 is written specifically for teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is an instructional book to be used by parents, instructors, therapists, and individuals on the autism spectrum. Most of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984399604Author Tara Williams FortuneFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Ctr for Advanced Research on Language AcquisitionPublisher Ctr for Advanced...

For children, adolescents, and adults with autism, AAC can have a tremendous positive impact on communication, social skills, and behavior. Now there's a comprehensive, up-to-date research volume that shows professionals what today's most effective AAC...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781088193723Author Jennifer MellerFormat PaperbackPage Count 78Imprint IngramSparkPublisher IngramSparkWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 4mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682857441Author Murphy LaneFormat HardbackPage Count 280Imprint Willford PressPublisher Willford PressWeight(grams) 708gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798218078720Author Morgan M Ed Bcba Van DiepenFormat PaperbackPage Count 162Imprint Studio Van DiepenPublisher Studio Van DiepenWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643723259Author Tl DerbyFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing, IncPublisher MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing, IncWeight(grams)...

During the first years of life, before a child's first words, preverbal communication and engagement between children and their caregivers build an essential foundation for language and learning across domains. Many children with disabilities and their...

The Assessment of Story Comprehension (ASC) is used to measure preschool children's story comprehension. It was developed using a general outcome measurement framework so that it can be used for progress monitoring throughout the preschool year. There...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944838959Author Christopher KurzFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Gallaudet University Press,U.S.Publisher Gallaudet University Press,U.S...

The title is an effective, manualized parent education programme'- Educational Book ReviewThis ground-breaking training programme has been developed in response to a real need for evidence-based early interventions for very young autistic children...

Investigations in Clinical Phonetics and Linguistics is a sequel to the eighth meeting of the International Clinical Phonetics and Linguistics Association, attended by delegates from 26 different countries. This book reflects the scope of the subject...

This collection unites expert scholars in a comprehensive survey of critical topics in bilingual deaf education. Drawing on the work of Dr. Robert Hoffmeister, chapters explore the concept that a strong first language is critical to later learning and...

Here's How Children Learn Speech and Language: A Text on Different Learning Strategies is an effective resource for speech-language pathologists working with children at the level of prekindergarten through high school. The author provides diagnostic...

Assessing and Diagnosing Speech Therapy Needs in School is a unique text that offers practical guidance in pedagogical diagnosis of speech and communication difficulties within educational settingsIt outlines theoretical assumptions of the diagnosis...

Autobiographical memory (ABM)-the type of long-term memory that holds information about ourselves and our past experiences-is key to social learning and social communication. This groundbreaking guide shows professionals how to support ABM in children...

Tales from the Table is a practitioner's account of the successes and limitations of using Lovaas/ABA home education with five young boys on the autistic spectrum.The abilities and skills of these children before, during and after intervention are...

An Essential Guide to Hearing and Balance Disorders consolidates the most significant clinical aspects of hearing and balance disorders, ranging from cause and diagnosis to treatment and cure. Experts in various subspecialties of this extensive topic...

Ideal for preparing SLPs and other clinicians to make sound decisions, this casebook gives readers in-depth, real world demonstrations of today's evidence-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Developed as a companion to...

This groundbreaking volume, written by pioneering clinicians and researchers firmly convinced of the neurobiological underpinnings of ADD in adults, is the first to provide broad coverage of this burgeoning field. Written for professionals who diagnose...

Understanding How Asperger Children and Adolescents Think and Learn helps educators appreciate the learning process and improve its effectiveness for students with Asperger Syndrome.The author provides a compelling inside view of how AS pupils perceive...

The qualitative analysis of naturally occurring discourse in neurogenic communication disorders, specifically in dementia studies, has experienced recent burgeoning interest from wide-ranging disciplines. This multidisciplinarity has been exciting, but...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692254585Author Ellen S KesterFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint Bilinguistics Speech and Language ServicesPublisher Bilinguistics Speech and Language...

First Published in 2004. Written in the context of recent legislation concerning disability and special educational needs, this book contains helpful information about a range of special educational needs and provides clear guidance to help assistants...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780892140640Author Louisa Cook MoatsFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint International Dyslexia AssociationPublisher International Dyslexia...

Having successfully used yoga to combat the stress of their own busy lives, Dion and Stacey Betts discovered its potential for their son Joshua, who has Asperger Syndrome.This fully-illustrated book combines the authors' professional expertise with their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692886199Author Phuong PalafoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint Bilinguistics Speech & Language ServicesPublisher Bilinguistics Speech & Language...

Designed to be used either independently or alongside the 'Words Together' storybooks, Helping Children Find Their Voices is a guide for parents and practitioners supporting children in the early stages of learning to talk, specifically to understand and...

What Really Works for Children with Autism aims to be a guide for anyone who has a child with autism, as well as for educators and caregivers. Many difficulties for these children arise due to a lack of knowledge about what exactly autism is and what its...

This book provides a rationale for teaching inclusive teamwork and for understanding communication as a collective endeavour. It shows how teamwork can be taught within schools and emphasises the role that classmates have in facilitating good...