{"product_id":"selective-mutism-in-children-isbn-9781861563620","title":"Selective Mutism in Children","description":"There have been important developments in the study and treatment of selective mutism during the ten years since the first edition of this book was published. Understanding of the subject has improved more dramatically than in any period since the phenomenon of children who talk readily in some situations but not in others was first recognised over a century ago.  \u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this practical book reports recent developments in medication and combined therapies. New findings on the links between social anxiety, biological and genetic factors and selective mutism are described. At the same time the authors remain committed to understanding this pattern of behaviour in its full social context in family and community and to employing behavioural approaches to intervention alongside other methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the fullest and most authoritative book-length account of selective mutism in print.\u003c\/p\u003e  Introduction.  \u003cp\u003eThe Child.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Family and The Community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe development of Selective Mutism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation, The Development of Non-behavioural approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Historical View.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking Assessment and Intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContemporary Combined Approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \"...I thoroughly recommend this book...a solid and important contribution to the literature...an essential resource...\" (Child Language Teaching and Therapy Journal, August 2005; Issue 21)  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTony Cline\u003c\/strong\u003e, University of Luton, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSylvia Baldwin\u003c\/strong\u003e, Educational Psychologist, UK.   There have been important developments in the study and treatment of selective mutism during the ten years since the first edition of this book was published. Understanding of the subject has improved more dramatically than in any period since the phenomenon of children who talk readily in some situations but not in others was first recognised over a century ago.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this practical book reports recent developments in medication and combined therapies. New findings on the links between social anxiety, biological and genetic factors and selective mutism are described. At the same time the authors remain committed to understanding this pattern of behaviour in its full social context in family and community and to employing behavioural approaches to intervention alongside other methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the fullest and most authoritative book-length account of selective mutism in print.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990002024677,"sku":"NP9781861563620","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781861563620.jpg?v=1761786173","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/selective-mutism-in-children-isbn-9781861563620","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}