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5+ YearsPublisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
ISBN 13 | 9781849053938 |
ISBN 10 | 1849053936 |
Book Description | Bringing together the latest research and understanding on selective mutism, this edited book gives essential information on the various treatment and therapy options. Experts in the fields of speech therapy, psychology, music therapy and education and communication specialists offer a wide range of professional perspectives on the condition, while case studies from people with selective mutism, past sufferers and parents reveal the personal impact. The book also clarifies what support a person with selective mutism is likely to need at home, school and in social situations. This definitive volume on selective mutism will be key reading for professionals such as speech and language therapists and those working with selective mutism in therapeutic and educational settings, as well as family members wanting a closer understanding of what selective mutism is and how they can help. |
About the Author | Alice Sluckin, OBE is Chair and Founder of the Selective Mutism Information and Research Association (SMIRA). She was a senior psychiatric social worker in a clinical setting for many years. Rae Smith is a retired speech and language therapist and senior lecturer in speech pathology and therapy (specializing in child language and communication development and disorder). Both have written widely, Alice on selective mutism and other conditions and Rae on linguistic pragmatics and related issues in journals and books. The editors both live in Leicester, UK. |
Language | English |
Author | Benita Rae Smith & Alice Sluckin |
Publication Date | 2014 |
Number of Pages | 312 |
Tackling Selective Mutism Paperback English by Benita Rae Smith & Alice Sluckin - 2014