Occupational and Speech therapy
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The Essential Guide for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists
Transition to Practice
Edited by Ruth Parker and Julia Badger
This is the occupational therapist's essential guide to transitioning smoothly to practice, including models and advice for working in diverse contexts, from adult social care to paediatric health care. It is full of helpful tips for coping with the organisational and emotional challenges of the job, and securing positive relationships for success. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.25in x 6.73in / 235mm x 171mm, 224pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 97817859226882018, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-558-5 -
Challenging Stress, Burnout and Rust-Out
Finding Balance in Busy Lives
Teena J. Clouston
This practical resource provides professionals with techniques for developing a more balanced lifestyle. The author discusses the meaning of whole life balance and explains how it can be achieved in reality with some simple, straightforward strategies. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.30in / 228mm x 160mm, 208pp, CA$38.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-406-52015, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, CA$38.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-786-5 -
An Occupational Therapist's Guide to Sleep and Sleep Problems
Edited by Andrew Green and Cary Brown
For the first time, this comprehensive book tells occupational therapists everything they need to know about sleep and sleep disorders. With contributions from experienced OTs, each chapter includes essential scientific knowledge, research and case studies to give OTs new understanding on how they can help patients suffering from sleep problems. Learn More2015, Hardback, 10.24in x 7.83in / 260mm x 199mm, 368pp, CA$88.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-618-22015, Ebook, ePUB, 368pp, CA$88.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-088-7 -
Can I tell you about Stuttering?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Sue Cottrell, illustrated by Sophie Khan
Harry invites readers to learn about what it is like to stutter from his perspective and how it affects his daily life and makes him feel. He explains techniques he has learnt that can help reduce his stuttering and describes how friends, family and those around him can help him feel at ease and reduce his stutter further. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 48pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-435-52013, Ebook, ePUB, 48pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-827-5 -
Can I tell you about Stammering?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Sue Cottrell, illustrated by Sophie Khan
Harry invites readers to learn about what it is like to stammer from his perspective and how it affects his daily life and makes him feel. He explains techniques he has learnt that can help reduce his stammering and describes how friends, family and those around him can help him feel at ease and reduce his stammer further. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 48pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-415-7 -
Music and the Social Model
An Occupational Therapist's Approach to Music with People Labelled as Having Learning Disabilities
Jane Q. Williams
Accessible and inspirational, the unique approaches in this book provide everything you need to know to empower people with learning difficulties to experience and enjoy music. Written from an Occupational Therapy perspective, it offers a host of tips, resources and examples, including downloadable tracks performed and composed by The LA Buskers. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 9.80in x 7.24in / 249mm x 184mm, 216pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-306-82013, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-636-3 -
Sleep
Multi-Professional Perspectives
Edited by Andrew Green and Alex Westcombe with Ved Varma
This multi-disciplinary book offers an unprecedented range of contributions relating to sleep in one comprehensive volume. The science of sleep and its sociological and cultural aspects are explored, as are sleep disorders, the importance of sleep for daytime performance and the ways in which sleep is affected by medical and psychiatric conditions. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 6.02in / 214mm x 153mm, 328pp, CA$54.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-062-32012, Ebook, ePUB, 328pp, CA$54.00ISBN: 978-0-85700-257-0 -
Understanding Stammering or Stuttering
A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
Elaine Kelman and Alison Whyte
This accessible book will shed light on the perplexing nature of stammers, enabling those who care for children affected to find answers and get the correct help. It offers techniques and exercises to build a child's confidence, address causes and alleviate symptoms, and gives advice for both school and social settings. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.81in / 244mm x 173mm, 128pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-268-92012, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-543-4 -
Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Communication Problems
There is Always a Reason
Melanie Cross
Children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) are far more likely to have communication problems than their peers. Exploring the ways in which children's language and emotional development are linked, Melanie Cross considers the reasons why behavioural and communication difficulties often occur together. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 224pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-129-32011, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, CA$48.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-326-3 -
Group and Individual Work with Older People
A Practical Guide to Running Successful Activity-based Programmes
Swee Hong Chia, Julie Heathcote and Jane Marie Hibberd, illustrated by Illustrations by Andy Hibberd
Introducing the concept of PIE (Planning, Implementation and Evaluation), this resource will enable professionals working with older people to initiate and run successful activity-based programmes, either individually or in groups. The authors guide the reader through the processes, and provide step-by-step instructions for a range of activities. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 208pp, CA$45.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-128-62011, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, CA$45.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-317-1