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Understanding Intensive Interaction Context And Concepts For Professionals And FamiliesStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionIntensive interaction is a valuable approach, with the potential to enhance radically the well-being of difficult-to-reach individuals, such as those with profound and severe learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions, institutionalisation and emotional problems. Author descriptionGraham Firth is Intensive Interaction Project Leader for Leeds Partnerships NHS Trust. Dr Ruth Berry is a consultant clinical psychologist with The Hesley Group, providing services to adults with autism and complex needs, including severe challenging behaviour. Cath Irvine is a specialist speech and language therapist for people with learning disabilities and autism, and Freelance Consultant and Trainer for Intensive Interaction. Table of contentsIntroduction.; 1. Intensive Interaction: What is its history? What sort of thing is it? What is it made up of? What is it for?; 2. Personal Characteristics.; 3. Social Inclusion.; 4. Human Communication.; 5. Relationship Building and Maintenance.; 6. Human Learning (Developmental Issues).; 7. Psychological Theories of Human Behaviour.; 8. Psychological Concepts.; 9. The Practicalities of Approach Use.; 10. Creating an Interactive Environment.; 11. Socio-Political Environment.; 12. Approach Development and Dissemination. Conclusion. References. Index. |