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This work provides a study of the international literature relating to the efficacy of speech and language therapy with the major client groups. Commissioned by the Department of Health, it is intended to show areas for future research investment.

Introduces the basic assumptions and concepts of psychodynamic psychology. Since the term "psychodynamic" can be applied to a number of diverse schools of thought, the book stresses the commonalities across the various schools rather than exposing in detail the differences between the theories.

This dictionary provides a key to concepts used by transactional analysts which is accessible to those new to the field but also has the depth required for advanced studies.

Dr Petruska Clarkson has made a lifelong study of the transforming effects of psychotherapy. This book draws together some of her best writings on the practice of psychotherapy, its process and outcomes, including some previously unpublished material.

A guide to using rational emotive therapy RET in counselling individuals.

This text focuses on the use of manual and graphic communication systems for clinical populations with developmental disorders of speech and language, including children, adolescents and adults with autism, dysphsia, intellectual impairment and motor impairment.

A collection of writings on psychodynamic theory, psychotherapy and physical illness. Issues addressed include the links between biopsychosocial and psychodynamic approaches to health care; the emotional needs of patients; and clinical interventions with "psychosomatically" ill patients.

This work addresses the manifold difficulties that both client and therapist bring to Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). It offers ways of tackling difficulties that should assist their resolution and thereby help to build a productive and less stressful therapeutic relationship.

Describes the nature and impact of the numerous developments that have occurred over the past decade, such as the emergence of new speech testing material, the advancement in the provision of cochlear implants to both adults and children, and the availability of new technology in the form of compact and video discs and more.

This book includes contributions from one of the most experienced and well known paediatric cochlear implant teams in the world. It covers the entire spectrum of care from initial referral through to monitoring long term progress.

This work investigates the meaning of bystanding behaviour in ordinary life as well as in counselling psychology and psychotherapeutic practice, its supervision and organization. An exploration of the costs of bystanding, and guidelines on dealing with the issues of bystanding are also included.

This is a revised edition of a text presenting the rationale for theory-led therapy with phonologically disordered children in a comprehensive but accessible form for clinicians, students and teachers. The authors describe the practical application of Metaphon Therapy.

This work aims to bring together a wide-ranging set of clinical linguistic case studies covering all levels of linguistic analysis and demonstrating the application of more than one level of linguistic analysis to individual cases. It focuses on "patient-driven" cases.

This work presents a Communication Skills Approach to the treatment of adolescent stuttering which has been developed over many years of clinical experience.

This book covers the specific problems faced by the speech impaired in dealing with social aspects of communication.

This programme aims to provide the means to assess children's speech, language and family lifestyle, to identify children at risk and to plan appropriate treatment for the child concerned.

This book has been written by practicing clinicians and researchers who are closely involved with individuals who have disorders of communication.

Drawing together contributions from a broad selection of internationally recognized experts in the field, this book aims to provide an up--to--date summary of research concerned with speech perception and production in profoundly hearing--impaired children and adults.

The aim of this text is to provide a description of what is currently known about the genetics of deafness for audiologists, otologists and general genetics. The chapters cover topics such as genetics, common syndromes, non-syndromal deafness and the managment of genetic disorders.

This book presents a collection of accounts by internationally renowed experts on current techniques in the instrumental investigation of speech and disorders of speech.

The functional approach to the treatment of aphasia is embodied in the methods and techniques of Promoting Aphasic's Communicative Effectiveness (PACE). This concise book aims to provide a guide to the use and efficacy of PACE methodology which should be useful for aphasia therapists.

Brings together many of the main conclusions of the European Concerted Action Programme on Genetic Hearing Impairment (HEAR). This book is spilt into four sections, covering definitions, protocols, genotype/phenotype relationships and important websites.

This book covers a wide range of topics, from infant babbling to language in dementia, from pragmatic disabilities to cleft palate articulation, and from slow potentials to nasalance measures. Similarly, the book covers a variety of research questions, patient groups, syndrome taxonomies, experimental paradigms and measurement techniques,.

Directions in Educational Psychology has been compiled to pay tribute to Professor Dennis Child of the University of Leeds. The book is divided into four sections: Teaching, learning and learning how to teach, Measurement and assessment, Children with special educational needs and Moving into the world of work.

Drawn from a research study of university students with dyslexia, this book presents transcripts of in-depth interviews in which students give compelling accounts of their experiences of growing up with dyslexia. The book is intended to help students or prospective students with dyslexia and also the people teaching them.

The first half of this book provides an outline of the structure and function of a voice clinic, a review of the structure and function of the vocal tract and an outline of the most common forms of voice disorder likely to be encountered in a clinic.

Intended for speech and language therapists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and other mental health workers, this text provides a practical guide to semantics, syntax and discourse analysis specifically for those working with psychotic patients.

Now published in a fully revised and updated second edition, this is an integrated and practical text for the student or the practising therapist. The authors take account of current models of language development and show the influence of these themes in relation to developmental language disorders.