Access to Communication:

Developing the basics of Communication for people with SLD

Dave Hewett and Melanie Nind

"Closely argued and well researched, (this book) remains accessible without being patronising."
The Times Educational Supplement

The award-winning creators of Intensive Interaction bring this groundbreaking book up to date with new material covering inclusion and emotional literacy. The book also includes:

A brand new section looking at the program's implementation in preschool settings
The particular benefits of Intensive Interaction for children who have Autistic Spectrum Disorders
A "how to do it" chapter including ideas for assessment
Case studies to help practitioners get to grips with the realities of using Intensive Interaction

This book has been updated to include the new SEN Disability Act (SENDA), and developments in new technology.

    * Table of Contents
What is intensive interaction?
The theoretical background to Intensive Interaction.
How knowledge of infant learning helped the development of Intensive interaction.
How to do intensive interaction.
Wider and related issues.
case studies.
Glossary.
Bibleography