Beyond Aphasia
Pound, Carole; Parr, Susie; Lindsay, Jayne; Woolf, Celia
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Description for Beyond Aphasia
Paperback. Focuses on therapeutic techniques developed from a social model approach to disability and learning to live with difference. This book describes theories, activities and methods of implementation developed from the work of Connect with people with long term aphasia. It is suitable for those who work with people with chronic disabilities. Series: Speechmark Editions. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MMZL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 175 x 23. Weight in Grams: 568.
This book focuses explicitly on therapeutic techniques developed from a social model approach to disability and learning to live with difference. It describes theories, activities and methods of implementation developed from the work of Connect with people with long term aphasia. "Theoretical discussion runs alongside practical ideas for therapy and evaluation, case studies and commentaries from the authors regarding the method and means of implementation." Synthesises theory and practice in this new area of service delivery. Its non-impairment led focus of the therapies means that it has wide appeal to therapists, health service professionals and volunteers who work with people ... Read more
This book focuses explicitly on therapeutic techniques developed from a social model approach to disability and learning to live with difference. It describes theories, activities and methods of implementation developed from the work of Connect with people with long term aphasia. "Theoretical discussion runs alongside practical ideas for therapy and evaluation, case studies and commentaries from the authors regarding the method and means of implementation." Synthesises theory and practice in this new area of service delivery. Its non-impairment led focus of the therapies means that it has wide appeal to therapists, health service professionals and volunteers who work with people ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Speechmark Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
Speechmark Editions
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863883477
SKU
V9780863883477
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Pound, Carole; Parr, Susie; Lindsay, Jayne; Woolf, Celia
Carole Pound, Susie Parr, Jayne Lindsay, Celia Woolf
Reviews for Beyond Aphasia
'This simply written and excellently organised book describes an integrated social and linguistic model and practice for living with aphasia...is a highly useful clinical guide and resource for those working in rehabilitation centres or community agencies' - Marilyn Gomberg-Silver, Aphasia Institute, Toronto, Ontario, JSLPA 'The material is clearly written and the book provides well produced visual aids...particularly impressive is the ... Read more