Books

Children’s Language and Literacy Groups
A practical resource for students and staff in nurseries and schools

Kate Trott, Joy Stackhouse and Judy Clegg
The University of Sheffield

This book provides a ‘one-stop’ introductory guide and resource for 
those setting up language groups with children in nurseries and early 
school contexts. It is informed by the experiences of real students 
and practitioners in the field and therefore addresses many of the 
common questions and challenges associated with running groups.
The book is designed to take readers through the whole process of setting  up language groups, and includes:

• A summary of typical speech, language and communication development, (to Key Stage 1)
• An introduction to communication difficulties.
• Practical guidance (with real examples) on setting up communication  groups.
• Interventions for some of the commonly-identified areas of language  with which children need support.
  

There are also sections on additional ways of supporting children in 
groups, including the use of signing and symbols and working with 
children with English as an additional language (EAL). The book is 
supported throughout by:

• Accessible theoretical explanations.
• Evidence from research and ‘best practice’.
• Real case studies and examples, and:-
• References to linked reading, websites and practical resources.
  

An associated website will provide downloadable materials and
video  clips.

Forthcoming Autumn 2011

ISBN 978-1-907826-02-3 
Price guide: £24.99

The Impact of Communication Disability Across the Lifespan

Katerina Hilari and Nicola Botting (Editors)

Impairments of language and communication have a profound impact on  everyday life. Professionals working with individuals who have 
communication needs often deal with a range of wider issues in order 
to support their clients in the best way possible.

The Impact of Communication Disability Across the Lifespan brings 
together the most current evidence and expertise about the impact of a  wide range of communication impairments. It covers a range of areas  such as education, family, social relationships and activities, mental  health and emotional wellbeing, employment and quality of life. Each  chapter incorporates the most up-to-date knowledge base, drawing  together themes and clinical implications for particular client groups  and summarising the current state of knowledge in each topic area. A unique feature of this book is the inclusion of chapters co-written  by people with communication disabilities, which ensures that their  voices also receive prominence.

Forthcoming Autumn 2011

ISBN 978-1-907826-03-0 
Price guide: £24.99

 

Making Collaborative Practice Work: A model for teachers and SLTs

Editor Claire Hatcher

This easy-to-read handbook explores existing collaborative practice research within the current SEN framework and then focuses on bridging the gap between this research and practice at policy, planning and classroom levels. It aims to equip teachers, support staff and speech-language therapists (both managers and practitioners) with the rationale, the strategies and the inspiration to work together with a variety of students who have a range of communication and learning difficulties. The book will contain specific, real-life examples and detailed, replicable structures, strategies, lesson plans and resources. It will analyse the barriers encountered and suggest ways of minimizing and overcoming them, and how the success of collaborative practice has been measured.

Due Spring 2011

ISBN 978-1-907826-01-6
Price guide: £24.99

 

Speech Prosody in Atypical Populations: Assessment and Remediation

Vesna Stojanovik and Jane Setter, University of Reading (Eds)

This book is based on recent findings and will report current original research in the field of speech prosody in atypical populations. With contributions from experts working on the prosody of a specific client group, the book will cover both paediatric and adult groups within a single volume, and will promote this often neglected area of clinical assessment and management. As well as being a key reference for those who are conducting research in this area, the book will be an invaluable tool for speech and language therapists who currently rarely assess prosody because of the lack of information relevant to them.

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Due January 2011

ISBN 978-1-907826-00-9 
Price guide: £40.00

Developing Clinical Skills in Dysphagia, A guide for speech and language therapists

Naomi Cocks and Celia Harding

• Developing Clinical Skills in Dysphagia is an essential aid for 
  supervisors of both student and newly-qualified SLTs on placements across the age span that have a dysphagia component.
• The book covers a range of very specific activities that provide the necessary  skills from assessment through to treatment
• Integrates other essential clinical skills, such as reporting in the 
  case notes and communication with clients.
• Uses research to inform each of the activities, linking theory to 
  practice in a robust way.
• Focuses on the core skills required as a foundation to develop 
  competence in the field of dysphagia.
  
  The accompanying DVD will include examples of videofluoroscopy and FEES.

Forthcoming Spring 2012

ISBN 978-1-907826-04-7 Price guide £29.99

The Dysphagia Placement Workbook

Naomi Cocks and Celia Harding

The Dysphagia Placement Workbook contains activities designed to help  student and newly-qualified SLTs develop basic competencies in 
dysphagia.

• The workbook has been created in close collaboration with clinicians and has been  validated by clinicians in a pilot project
• Contains pre-placement learning activities
• Offers many opportunities for peer learning
• Helps increase activities that do not need direct supervision
  

Forthcoming Autumn 2011

ISBN 978-1-907826-05-4
Price guide £15.00 (discount for orders of 5+)