Integrative Theraplay®

Approach for Children on the Autism Spectrum

Practical Guidelines for Professionals

Rana Hong and A. Rand Coleman

Foreword by Richard Allen

An essential guide for Theraplay® practitioners and care professionals, this book explores the benefits of play when helping children on the autism spectrum to develop communication and emotional skills. Case studies and specialist advice guide the reader towards an integrated, effective use of Theraplay® to support clients’ social development.

Oct 2023 | ISBN-9781787750685 | £19.99 | t rade Pa P er B ack | 208 PP

Developing Early Verbal Skills Through Music

Using rhythm, movement and song with children and young people with additional or complex needs

Tracy Jeffery

Ideal resource for professionals looking to support early verbal skills through music-making. Includes easy to follow activities that can be used for a wide range of physiological, neurological, and learning differences.

May 2023 | ISBN-9781787758834 | £26.99 | t rade Pa P er B ack | 272 PP

Music Therapy Groups with Children

Activities for Groups with Particular Needs

Amelia Oldfield

Illustrated by Lily Fossett f e B 2023 | ISBN-9781787759718 | £22.99 | t rade Pa P er B ack | 224 PP

From the author of Pied Piper, you can create and run successful music therapy groups for children. With a focus on children with additional needs, it’s complete with 60 activity ideas. Including sheet music and practical guidance on timings, group rules and collaboration and more, making it essential for your music therapy practice.

Exploring and Working With Autistic Regression

Sophie Gaston

Sophie Gaston’s offers the first honest and poignant depiction of autistic regression and provides invaluable advice on understanding and identifying the symptoms and how to find acceptance and happiness following diagnosis.

Communication Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Second Edition

Do we speak the same language?

Olga Bogdashina

In this revised second edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism. She explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and language development of autistic children and provides strategies to help develop their skills.

Supporting the Development of Speech, Language and Communication in the Early Years

Diana McQueen and Jo Williams

This essential guide provides a comprehensive overview of how children acquire language and what speech, language and communication impairments look like in early years, offering strategic advice on how to effectively manage and encourage the development of speech and language skills.