Helping children to improve their communication skills : therapeutic activities for teachers, parents, and therapists / Deborah M. Plummer ; illustrations by Alice Harper.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : developing a therapeutic imagination -- Communication well-being -- Play as a therapeutic tool for communication -- Structuring the emotional environment -- Working in different settings -- Beyond the beanbag! -- Big space activities and games -- Being creative with paper and pencil activities -- Role play, story-telling, and guided imagery -- Conversation games -- Thinking skills activities -- Construction activities -- Parachute games -- Music and movement activities. Useful resources.

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For many children, the act of communication which most of us take for granted can be a struggle, and communicating with others can become something to fear rather than enjoy. This creative book is full of fun and imaginative ideas to help children aged 4--11 with a speech or language delay or disorder to develop their communication skills. It is packed with activities and games specifically tailored to help develop skills such as articulation, vocabulary development, breath control, conversation skills and non-verbal communication.

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