01178nam a22001217a 4500020001800000082001600018100002400034245014400058260005100202300002400253505070800277650007100985  a9781843109594  a371.914 PLU  aPlummer, Deborah M.  aHelping children to improve their communication skills :bTherapeutic activities for teachers, parents and therapists /cDeborah M. Plummer  aLondon :bJessica Kingsley Publishers, cc2011  a176 pages.b27.8 cm  aAcknowledgements. Part 1. Theoretical and practical background. 1. Introduction: Developing a therapeutic imagination. 2. Communication well-being. 3. Play as a therapeutic tool for communication. 4. Structuring the emotional environment. 5. Working in different settings. Part 2. Activities and games. 6. Beyond the beanbag! 7. Big space activities and games. 8. Being creative with paper and pencil activities. 9. Role play, story-telling and guided imagery. 10. Conversation games. 11. Thinking skills activities. 12. Construction activities. 13. Parachute games. 14. Music and movement activities. Appendix. Keeping it all going: The transfer and maintenance of skills. Activities index. References.  a Counselling & Advice Services -- Teaching Resources & Education