Published June, 2017
By Sue Jennings
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
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Illustrates the importance of play for the developing child and outlines research showing the consequences of the 'non-playing' child; this book provides the practical ideas for playing with children from birth onwards and gives clear descriptions of the application of play techniques with children with special needs.

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Published June, 2017
By Rose Brooks, Ginette Ferguson and Sam Gilronan
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
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A resource that seeks to mitigate the attainment gap caused by weak listening, attention, and language and communication skills. It is aimed at professionals who teach and support pupils with speech, language and communication needs and is appropriate across the mainstream primary school-age population, from Foundation through to Key Stage 2.

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Published April, 2017
By Kulvinder Kaur
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
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For professionals teaching theory of mind skills to children with language and learning difficulties and with autism spectrum disorders, this is a practical, interactive teaching tool which helps children to understand other people's unique feelings, beliefs, desires and perspectives and how they influence behaviour.

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Published December, 2016
By Lucy Sanctuary
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
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Published November, 2016
By Paula Nagel
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Sam feels low and fed up, but doesn't understand why he feels this way. Everyone else has an opinion on the change in his behaviour. His teacher thinks he is being lazy and can't be bothered to finish his work, his mum thinks he is moody and bad tempered, his friends think he is no fun anymore and turning into a bore.

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Published November, 2016
By Paula Nagel
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
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Suitable for upper primary school children aged between 8 and 11, this title focuses on a life event or situation that can present potential risks to mental health.

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Published November, 2016
By Paula Nagel
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
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Stacie wonders why her best friend, Kayla, ignores her when she sees her in town at the weekend. All weekend she thinks about the possible reasons, and imagines some of the negative things Kayla might be saying or thinking about her. By Monday morning, she has convinced herself they are true, and that Kayla no longer wants to be her friend.

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Published November, 2016
By Paula Nagel
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Everyone knows Gemma always gets thing 'right' and is top of the class. However she feels under pressure to do well in the Year 5 tests and is becoming increasingly worried. She thinks she has to do certain things to continue to do well and get 'top marks', such as avoiding the cracks in the pavement.

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Published November, 2016
By Paula Nagel
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Jake is in Year 6. He is worried about the transition to secondary school because he has heard many rumours, including one about the older pupils flushing first years' heads down the toilets. Jake's behaviour illustrates his initial negative coping strategies as his worry grows.

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Published October, 2016
By Maggie Johnson and Alison Wintgens
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
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Suitable for those who need to understand, assess or manage selective mutism, this practical manual is grounded in behavioural psychology and anxiety management and draws on relevant research findings as well as the authors' extensive clinical experience. It includes fresh material for adolescents and adults.

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