Children's language difficulties affect many areas of functioning and devlopment. Since most children with these difficulties are expected to function in ordinary schools and nurseries it is important that parents, teachers and practitioners have a broad understanding of the issues. Language and communication problems typically fall under the umbrella terms 'language disability, 'language delay', or 'language difficulties. They can range from an occasional difficulty with certain sounds to an inability to communicate using spoken language. These problems can occur in isolation or be associated with a range of special needs such as hearing loss, visual impairment or learning disabilities. This is the first introductory text to outline the difficulties experienced by children and link these to issues surrounding multidisciplinary assessment, intervention and service provision. Children's Language and Communication Difficulties offers professionals and parents an up-to-date account of: -the developmental language problems that children experience -the provision available to meet the child's needs the long term impact of language difficulties The authors examine the problems of identification and diagnosis, and explore the range of physical and cognitive disabilities associated with language problems. They have also looked closely at alternative forms of communication and have provided the reader with discussion and evaluation of recently developed intervention techniques. Julie Dockwell is Professor of Psychology at South Bank University and is a qualified clinical and educational psychologist. David Messer is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire.

Ablaze in Appalachia is a timely book blazing with history, social revelation and challenging insights into the rural culture of the Appalachian people.

This volume begins a new series on the history and infrastructure of the Pennsylvania Railroad, embodying the determination of its visionary President John Edgar Thomson to capture traffic to and from the West in its conquest of several rail lines extending west of Pittsburgh. It manifests that vision in the first section of the mainline westward toward Chicago, plus several major branches from the main northward to Erie, Ashtabula and Cleveland, connecting the main with Lake Erie.

Cancer survivors engaged in either six-week Internet-delivered mindfulness training or a usual-care control and were compared on the following outcome battery: The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Profile of Mood States, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Fatigue Symptom Inventory. Assessments were conducted before and after treatment and intervention compliance was monitored. Mindfulness treatments were delivered at a time and on a computer of the participants0́9 choosing. Multivariate analysis indicated that mindfulness training produced significant benefits on all measures (p

A collection of cartoons by David Messer. 104pp, colour cover, B&W inside.

An introduction to psychology for social care professionals, this comprehensive and accessible textbook will be invaluable to both students and practitioners. It identifies central developments in psychology which underlie current patterns of need in the social care sectors. The areas covered relate strictly to the knowledge, skills and values defined by CCETSW (Central Council for the Education and Training of Social Workers), and include: the wider psychological context of social care work - organisational and multicultural settings -- work with clients - working with groups; assessing risk; working with prejudice and discrimination -- children and young people - separation; child abuse and neglect; physical and learning disability; adolescence and society -- specific issues - mental health; addiction; HIV infection; dementia; criminality and bereavement. Each chapter clearly highlights the key practical issues; each contains case studies or practical examples, points for discussion, and a further reading section. Psychology and Social Care will be an invaluable resource for those working and training in the fields of social work, probation, occupational therapy and community care who wish to improve the quality of their service to their clients and deepen their understanding of the core psychological issues involved in their work. It will facilitate the coordination of work between psychologists and social care professionals coming into contact over shared clients or working in multidisciplinary teams. -- Provided by publisher