Books on Intensive Interaction

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Access to Communication

Access to Communication

Nind, M. & Hewett, D.( 1994) London: David Fulton.

The award-winning creators of "Intensive Interaction" bring this groundbreaking book up-to-date with new material covering inclusion and emotional literacy. The book includes: a brand new section looking at Intensive Interactions implementation in pre-school settings

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£17.00 plus P&P at Amazon


Interaction in Action: Reflections on the Use of Intensive Interaction.

Interaction in Action: Reflections on the Use of Intensive Interaction.

Hewett, D & Nind, M (1998) (eds) London: David Fult

An edited collection of essays from practitioners of Intensive Interaction, including parents, teachers, care and therapeutic staff. Addresses use of Intensive Interaction in a range of context and with a range of age groups. Reviews progress since Acess to Communication.

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£22.50 plus P&P at Amazon


Challenging Behaviour: Principles and Practices.

Challenging Behaviour: Principles and Practices.

Hewett, D. (1998) (ed.) London: David Fulton.

A collection of case studies of responses to challenging behaviour, many of which operate principles aligned to Intensive Interaction.

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£20.00 plus P&P at Amazon


Implementing Intensive Interaction in Schools - Guidance for Practitioners, Managers and Corordinators

Implementing Intensive Interaction in Schools - Guidance for Practitioners, Managers and Corordinators

Kellett, M & Nid, M (2003) David Fulton Publishers

By taking a detailed look at the implementation and management of intensive interaction in schools, the authors of this text offer practical guidance on how to get the most from the approach in a school context.

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£18.00 plus P&P at Amazon


'When age-appropriateness isn't appropriate' in Coupe-O'Kane & Goldbart, J (eds) Whose Choice? Contentious Issues for those Working with People with Learning Difficulties.

'When age-appropriateness isn't appropriate' in Coupe-O'Kane & Goldbart, J (eds) Whose Choice? Contentious Issues for those Working with People with Learning Difficulties.

Nind, M & Hewett, D (1996) London: David Fulton.

A discussion of the age-appropriateness issues associated with Intensive Interaction. A detailed challenge to the primacy of the age-appropriateness.

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'Intensive Interaction and children with autism', in S. Powell (ed) Helping Children with Autism to Learn.

'Intensive Interaction and children with autism', in S. Powell (ed) Helping Children with Autism to Learn.

Nind, M. (2000) London: David Fulton

Explores two illustrations of interactive game with individuals with autism and discusses how these might be experienced by the participants.

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£16.00 plus P&P at Amazon


A Practical Guide to Intensive Interaction.

A Practical Guide to Intensive Interaction.

Nind, M. & Hewett, D. (2001) BILD.

This is the most practical book on Intensive Interaction yet, designed to be readily accessible to care staff and parents. It contains many examples of how the approach might be used and summaries of important principles. It has guidance on 'troubleshooting' and advice for moving on further with the approach.

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£18.00 plus P&P at Amazon


Approaches to Communication Through Music.

Approaches to Communication Through Music.

Corke, M. (2002) David Fulton Publishers.

One of the ways forward when working with those who have little or no speech, or limited comprehension of language, is to use music. In this book tried and tested approaches and activities devised to promote the development of communication and social interaction at a fundamental level are clearly set out.

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£15.00 plus P&P at Amazon


Touching : The Human Significance of the Skin.

Touching : The Human Significance of the Skin.

Montagu, Ashley. (1986) Perennial

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£8.26 plus P&P at Amazon