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Paperback. This book is a concise and authoritative guide for professionals working with deaf children and their families. It draws on the latest evidence to explain the impact of hearing impairment and uses case studies to focus on the key issues for assessment and intervention. It also suggests practical strategies for treatment and development. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; MJPD; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104148
- ISBN
- 9781843104148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.37
€ 41.37
Paperback. This book aims to shed light on the current debates of cannabis by reviewing all the available evidence on a range of issues relating to the use of cannabis among children and adolescents and summarizing the main conclusions in clear, jargon-free language. Series: Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 232 x 7. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103981
- ISBN
- 9781843103981
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.90
€ 29.90
Paperback. Burke demonstrates the normality of disability - that children are children whatever their label - and the need for a sensitive professional understanding of the impact of both physical and learning disabilities on family members, in order to improve their quality of life. Num Pages: 168 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 121 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103967
- ISBN
- 9781843103967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Paperback. This book explores risk management and successful intervention for children in care who have committed, or are at risk of committing, acts of serious violence. The contributors provide an overview of the factors leading to extremely violent behaviour and discuss the complexities of diagnosis and definition from a multidisciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Hagell, Ann; Jeyarajah-Dent, Renuka. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSB1; JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103844
- ISBN
- 9781843103844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. Dealing with Death is a comprehensive and authoritative source of information for professionals on the procedures, laws and cultural customs that should be observed when someone dies. This completely updated and expanded second edition takes into account changes in UK law and the impact of the Harold Shipman and Alder Hey enquiries. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JHBZ; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 174 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103813
- ISBN
- 9781843103813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.85
€ 66.85
Paperback. Partnerships in Social Care is a practical handbook for professionals engaged in planning strategic partnerships in health, social care and education services. Designed as a quick reference, the book allows readers to find advice relevant to their particular situation or gain an overview of the themes explored. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103806
- ISBN
- 9781843103806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Paperback. This book identifies the most significant challenges currently faced by foster care and draws out the key messages for policy and practice. It offers important insights into the state of foster care today, and suggests how it can be improved in future. This book is essential reading for social workers, policy makers, academics and foster carers. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 293 x 221 x 11. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103622
- ISBN
- 9781843103622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.37
€ 41.37
Paperback. This book meets the needs of adults with disabilities. It is a comprehensive resource providing relevant, cognitively-suitable and age-appropriate information and exercises to aid trainers working with adults with physical and multiple disabilities, and is suitable for people with mild intellectual disability and severe communication impairment. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN2; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103530
- ISBN
- 9781843103530
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.12
€ 54.12
Paperback. This book offers a challenge to many of the assumptions of criminal justice policy and the dominant approaches to practice. The contributors advocate an emphasis on constructive work with offenders that harnesses their positive strengths and resources, and offers inclusive approaches to effective offender assessment and intervention. Editor(s): Gorman, Kevin; Gregory, Marilyn; Hayles, Michelle; Parton, Nigel. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103455
- ISBN
- 9781843103455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Paperback. This training programme has been developed in response to a real need for evidence-based early interventions for very young autistic children. It is designed to reduce the severity of emotional/behavioural difficulties by managing a child's particular problems and encouraging effective collaboration between professionals and parents. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JMC; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103417
- ISBN
- 9781843103417
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.21
€ 59.21
Paperback. This book shows how carefully planned and assessed treatment can help traumatized children. It outlines how to set up a process for measuring a child's progress towards recovery. Uniquely, the book describes a practical outcomes-based approach that can be provided by an integrated multi-disciplinary team. Series Editor(s): Tomlinson, Patrick. Series: Delivering Recovery. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 8. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103301
- ISBN
- 9781843103301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.08
€ 26.08
Paperback. This book describes how emotional, physical and sexual abuse impact on children's development, and discuss attachment, separation, loss, and the effects of trauma on brain functioning. They provide guidance on preparing for sessions and creating safe therapeutic environments, and explain the importance of involving carers in the recovery process. Series: Delivering Recovery. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; MJW; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103295
- ISBN
- 9781843103295
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.63
€ 28.63
Paperback. This is a training package designed for delivery to all professionals supporting young people who are in public care. Based on collaborative multi-agency and multi-professional work with psychologists, teachers and social workers, the training pack includes photocopiable material and instructions for more than a dozen training sessions. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JNSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103257
- ISBN
- 9781843103257
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.84
€ 52.84
Paperback. Lost for Words is an innovative "loss awareness" training package designed for teachers and carers supporting children who are experiencing bereavement. All the required resources are included with the pack, including templates for OHP transparencies, handouts for trainees and a bibliography for further reading. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 211 x 9. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103240
- ISBN
- 9781843103240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Paperback. This book offers a comprehensive overview of clinical, research and personal perspectives on Asperger Syndrome, including contributions from parents and experts in the fields of psychology, social work, psychiatry, genetics, sexology and vocational counselling. Editor(s): Stoddart, Kevin. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; MMH; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103196
- ISBN
- 9781843103196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.98
€ 85.98
Paperback. In this sympathetic book, Tamar Granot explains the immediate and long-term effects of loss on children and adolescents. She describes how loss is experienced at different ages, explaining the significant consequences it can have on the development of personality. Without You provides valuable guidance for parents and carers of bereaved children. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBZ; JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102977
- ISBN
- 9781843102977
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. This practical resource book for professionals covers the broad spectrum of students attending special needs schools. Paula Crimmens places therapeutic storymaking within the context of drama therapy and offers practical advice on how to structure and set up sessions to be compatible with special needs learning environments. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNS; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102915
- ISBN
- 9781843102915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.02
€ 35.02
Hardback. Babies and Young Children in Care examines why babies enter care or accommodation and why securing their long-term future can be a lengthy process. It analyses the circumstances, characteristics and experiences of these young children before, during and after being looked after, including reasons for changes of carer and placement disruptions. Series: Child Welfare Outcomes. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102724
- ISBN
- 9781843102724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.36
€ 92.36
Paperback. Culture and Child Protection is a concise exploration of the close links between social service practices and cultural values which offers a culturally sensitive model of child protection practice. The authors demonstrate the ways in which a combination of personal, professional and societal attitudes often influence practice decisions. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102700
- ISBN
- 9781843102700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. Based on extensive studies into child welfare services, this important book brings together research into what works in service provision for minority ethnic families. Reviewing studies of the nature and adequacy of the services provided, and the outcomes for the children and their families, this book provides guidance for policy and practice. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102694
- ISBN
- 9781843102694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20