Selectively mute children are at a significant disadvantage personally, socially and educationally. This unique second edition manual emphasises practical assessment and treatment and provides advice and information, filling a significant gap in the availability of suitable resources in this field. This practical resource: Uses an approach based on behavioural principles and a hierarchy of stages of confident speaking originally conceived by Anthony Glassberg. Summarises relevant literature and theory and provides detailed ideas on assessment and management. Includes case examples, photocopiable material, and a discussion about progress, transfer and discharge. Is written for teachers, clinical and educational psychologists, speech & language therapists, child psychiatrists and parents.
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