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Paperback. Based on exhaustive research, the authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning, considering the high frequency of placement breakdowns, their impact on the child's behaviour and school performance, and the challenges this places on foster families. Series: Supporting Parents. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 235 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101734
- ISBN
- 9781843101734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.89
€ 46.99
€ 46.89
Paperback. This book provides an introduction to conduct disorder and the individual, familial and social factors that influence the development of persistent antisocial behaviour. The book shows how behavioural parent training and applied behaviour analysis can help professionals work with parents to continue improving their child's behaviour. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 148 x 13. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101635
- ISBN
- 9781843101635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.64
€ 40.99
€ 40.64
Paperback. Social workers will find this book to be a valuable tool, highlighting ways of improving the cultural sensitivity of disability services and parental and family support. Combining a wide-ranging survey and in-depth interviews, the authors build a rich picture how culture and ethnicity can impact on a family's experience of disability. Series: Supporting Parents. Num Pages: 224 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFSL1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101611
- ISBN
- 9781843101611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.38
€ 49.38
Paperback. Drawing on interviews with social workers and their managers, and families and young people themselves, the authors of this important book show how the principles embodied in the Assessment Framework have been applied to social work practice. This book should be read by all professionals working to promote the welfare and well-being of children. Num Pages: 336 pages, charts, figures, tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101598
- ISBN
- 9781843101598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. Evidence-based practice - what it might mean, how it can be achieved, whether it should be aspired to - is the subject of much debate and argument in social work. The authors demonstrate why evidence-based practice is important, but also why it is important to think clearly and carefully about its implications for the social work profession. Editor(s): Smith, David. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101567
- ISBN
- 9781843101567
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.19
€ 40.99
€ 40.19
Paperback. Vicky White and John Harris have drawn together the contributors' experiences of working with children in a broad range of settings, emphasising ways in which the current context of change can be used as an opportunity to enhance the quality of service provision and achieve better outcomes for children and their families. Editor(s): White, Vicky; Harris, John. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101505
- ISBN
- 9781843101505
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. Using attachment theory as a foundation, this book addresses in depth the acute practice dilemmas concerning children who, despite the climate of increased awareness, multi-disciplinary cooperation and legislative and procedural change, cannot easily be protected. The contributors give guidelines for working with the children. Editor(s): Richardson, Sue; Bacon, Heather. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE2; JKSB1; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101475
- ISBN
- 9781843101475
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 41.88
€ 41.99
€ 41.88
Paperback. Pauline Lukey first met Ppinder Hundal when Ppinder was eight, at which point Ppinder was non-verbal and had no formal way of communicating. This book charts their development together as, through the use of facilitated communication techniques, Ppinder has become an eager and increasingly fluent communicator. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMP; JNS; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101444
- ISBN
- 9781843101444
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.83
€ 29.99
€ 29.83
Paperback. Vividly recalling the stigma of her schoolgirl pregnancy and the pain of her separation from the baby, this absorbing and illuminating story follows Emma's search for Oliver, her adopted son. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JKSB; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101420
- ISBN
- 9781843101420
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.39
€ 29.39
Hardcover. Improving the well-being of children is more effective when social care professionals work with the children's parents, families and communities. This collection brings together innovative interventions designed to nurture children's health and welfare, and analyses which types of programmes are most effective and why. Editor(s): Scott, Jane; Ward, Harriet. Series: Child Welfare Outcomes. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101413
- ISBN
- 9781843101413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.63
€ 90.63
Paperback. Anyone working with disadvantaged children and those with learning disabilities will be interested in Human Resilience's practical implications: how resilience can be improved both by personal characteristics such as self-esteem, problem-solving ability or sociability, interacting with external support. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101390
- ISBN
- 9781843101390
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 85.89
€ 85.89
Hardcover. Anyone working with disadvantaged children and those with learning disabilities will be interested in Human Resilience's practical implications: how resilience can be improved both by personal characteristics such as self-esteem, problem-solving ability or sociability, interacting with external support. Num Pages: 432 pages, index. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101383
- ISBN
- 9781843101383
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.64
€ 85.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, glossary, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFSP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101277
- ISBN
- 9781843101277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
Paperback. This book is based on extensive interviews with adolescents diagnosed with AS. It includes six life stories, which present an authentic and fascinating look at the lives of the teenagers and how AS has shaped their growing identities. The stories provide the basis for a discussion of common themes and issues facing teenagers with AS. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP2; MMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101260
- ISBN
- 9781843101260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.87
€ 27.87
Paperback. The author, a developmental psychologist and mother, demonstrates how a young child's developing personality and intelligence is revealed through non-verbal communication. She shows how parents and other adults have the potential to facilitate a child's social and intellectual growth through acknowledging and responding to this unspoken language. Num Pages: 240 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JMC; VFXC; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 14. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101208
- ISBN
- 9781843101208
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. Editor(s): Stalker, Kirsten. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 208 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101185
- ISBN
- 9781843101185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
Paperback. Services for families and children are rightfully the focus of intense scrutiny and debate, and there is a clear need to establish a knowledge of which services work well. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of research evidence from the UK and USA on the effectiveness of selected child welfare interventions. Editor(s): McAuley, Collette; Pecora, Peter J.; Rose, Wendy. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101161
- ISBN
- 9781843101161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.41
€ 46.99
€ 46.41
Paperback. Stepping Out provides parents and carers with practical advice, and fun games and activities to improve a child's skills in the six areas of development: cognitive; physical; sensory; language; social and emotional. The book also outlines the stages of child development so parents can place their child's progress in context. Num Pages: 368 pages, index. BIC Classification: JMC; VFJD; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101109
- ISBN
- 9781843101109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
Paperback. This handbook provides professional developmental support, direction and practical wisdom to teachers of children with special abilities. Strongly underpinned by current thinking in the area of gifted and talented education, the resource takes an 'inclusive' approach to ways of working with highly able children in regular classrooms. Num Pages: 64 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JNL; JNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 294 x 206 x 5. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100867
- ISBN
- 9781843100867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.75
€ 37.75
Hardcover. This is a comprehensive guide to the place of third party assisted conception within health care provision, drawing on ethical and religious standpoints as well as political and economic factors. Blyth and Landau have brought together contributors to consider the social, legal and ethical aspects of assisted conception in thirteen countries. Editor(s): Blyth, Eric; Landau, Ruth. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MBDC; VFXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 589.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100850
- ISBN
- 9781843100850
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.54
€ 78.54