Foreword -- Introduction -- 1. What is Intensive Interaction? -- 2. Issues Associated with Personal Characteristics -- 3. Issues Associated with Social Inclusion (Being with Someone) -- 4. Issues Associated with Human Communication -- 5. Relationship Building and Maintenance -- 6. Issues Associated with Human Learning (Developmental Issues) -- 7. Some Psychological Theories of Human Behaviour -- 8. Some Psychological Concepts -- 9. Some Issues Associated with the Practicalities of Approach Use -- 10. Creating an Interactive Environment -- 11. Issues Associated with the Socio-Political Environment -- 12. Issues Associated with Approach Development and Dissemination -- References -- Further Reading -- Subject Index -- Author Index
Summary
Intensive interaction is a valuable approach, with the potential to radically enhance the well-being of difficult-to-reach individuals, such as those with profound and severe learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and emotional problems. This highly accessible book will help families and professionals develop a deeper understanding of this highly-successful approach and its associated issues, resulting in improved communication opportunities within a variety of care, therapeutic and educational settings. This compendium offers a multidisciplinary perspective to intensive interaction