Why Play Matters: 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children

Why Play Matters: 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children
Author: Caroline Essame
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2023-10-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000955168

This accessible book is full of play-based activities to support child development. Grounded in evidence-based practice, it inspires and informs readers to understand play, and offers ideas and practical activities to use with the children in their care. Drawing from the holistic and inclusive model of Developmental Play, which includes sensory play, creative-explorative play, meaning-making play and higher play, the activities focus on supporting aspects of social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Each activity follows the helpful structure: “you’ll need,” “your child will learn” and “top tips,” and shows how play can be used to enhance children’s development in five key areas: To build emotional wellbeing To build social skills To build school readiness To build physical skills To develop sensory processing skills. Playfulness is fundamental to healthy holistic development and this book shows you why play matters, how it works, and why each reader should bring play back into children’s lives to give them the best start in life for the best chance in life. It is essential reading for early years practitioners, primary school teachers, occupational therapists and parents.

The Autism Spectrum and Further Education

The Autism Spectrum and Further Education
Author: Christine Breakey
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2006
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781843103820

The Autism Spectrum and Further Education is a key resource for professionals in FE institutions who have to meet the needs of young adults with ASCs."--Jacket.

Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing - E-Book

Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing - E-Book
Author: Margaret Jordan Halter
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 698
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323417310

- NEW! Full-page illustrated explanations about the neurobiology of disorders and associated medications. - NEW! DSM-5 guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders are fully incorporated in the text, and include updated NANDA content. - NEW! Completely revised Evidence-Based Practice boxes. - NEW! Revised chapter on Dying, Death and Grieving gives you all the vital information you need. - NEW! Ten NCLEX-style questions and answers at the end of each chapter.

Handbook for Counselors Serving Students With Gifts and Talents

Handbook for Counselors Serving Students With Gifts and Talents
Author: Tracy L. Cross
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000493237

The second edition of Handbook for Counselors Serving Students With Gifts and Talents provides the definitive overview of research on the general knowledge that has been amassed regarding the psychology of gifted students. This book: Introduces the reader to the varied conceptions of giftedness. Covers issues specific to gifted children and various intervention methods. Describes programs designed to fulfill the need these children have for challenge. Is updated and expanded, addressing contemporary issues. Reflects the latest research on giftedness. With chapters authored by leading experts in the field, Handbook for Counselors Serving Students With Gifts and Talents is a resource professionals can turn to for answers to a wide variety of questions about gifted children.

Saving the Modern Soul

Saving the Modern Soul
Author: Eva Illouz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2008-03-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0520253736

'Saving the Modern Soul' explores the impact of therapeutic discourse on our lives & on our contemporary notions of identity. Eva Illouz examines how self-help culture has transformed emotional life & how therapy complicates individuals' lives even as it claims to dissect their emotional experiences.

Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment

Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment
Author: Celine A. Saulnier
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2024-04-23
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1119982510

Gain an understanding of the most important autism spectrum assessments and evaluation techniques Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment, 2nd Edition, helps professionals learn how to identify, assess, and diagnose autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In a time when detection and awareness of ASD are on the rise, this book addresses the primary domains of assessment, discusses the purpose of assessment, suggests test instruments, and identifies the unique clinical applications of each instrument to the diagnosis of ASD. As with all volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book consists of concise chapters featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, easy-to-learn bullet points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Understand the issues in identification and assessment of autism spectrum disorders Get expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls and misinterpretations Quickly and easily locate pertinent information, thanks to the convenient, rapid-reference format Access resources and tools to aid in performing professional duties. This straightforward manual includes samples of integrated reports from diagnostic evaluations and prepares clinical and school psychologists, and clinicians from allied disciplines, to effectively evaluate and assess ASD.

CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care

CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care
Author: Penny Tassoni
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2017-11-06
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1510414673

Help students build knowledge and prepare for assessment with this essential classroom resource from Penny Tassoni and Louise Burnham - the only textbook tailored to the CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care. - Clearly defines 'High Priority' concepts the learner should take away from each section - Shows how each topic is used in practice through 'Theory in Action' sections - Explains each of the relevant grading criteria with reference to CACHE tasks - Written by the highly experienced and expert author team of Penny Tassoni and Louise Burnham This textbook is relevant to the following two qualifications: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care (600/6644/1) NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care (603/3293/1)

The Athletic Trainer's Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral

The Athletic Trainer's Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
Author: James M. Mensch
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781556427336

"The Athletic Trainer's Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral provides appropriate intervention strategies and referral techniques specific to the role of an athletic trainer to initiate recovery for any patient/client experiencing a variety of psychosocial problems such as: eating disorders, anxiety issues, substance abuse, response to injury, catastrophic injuries, ergogenic aids, peer pressure, and depression."--Jacket.

Helping people from workless households into work

Helping people from workless households into work
Author: Great Britain: National Audit Office
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2007-07-19
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0102947325

A workless household is defined as a household that includes at least one person of working-age (men aged 16-64 years and women aged 16-59 years) where no one in the household aged 16 or over is in employment. Currently, there are about three million households, containing 1.7 million children, who still have no-one in work. Evidence suggests that many adults in workless households would like to work, but that they face multiple barriers to work, such as low skills, disability, a lack of affordable and flexible childcare, or caring responsibilities and may have been on benefits for a long time. The NAO report examines the effectiveness of Department for Work and Pensions' employment programmes aimed at workless households in England, focusing on two programmes: the New Deal for Lone Parents and the New Deal for Partners. The report finds that these programmes are making a difference for those who take part, but more needs to be done to reach out to workless households and to increase awareness of the support available and help people to prepare for and find work.