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OverviewElective mutism is discussed within the context of silence and gender differences in communication. The elective mutism literature focuses on the characteristics of specific patients but little has been done in systematic theory building. Hadley addresses this issue and argues for a multidimensional theory of elective mutism. The book has five major purposes: (1) to provide a background for the problem of elective mutism by identifying the characteristics of healthy users of silence; (2) to provide a compendium of practical approaches for assessing and treating elective mutism; (3) to suggest etiological models of elective mutism based on the evaluation and synthesis of case study data; (4) to identify recurring themes and major issues in the published literature; and (5) to identify research questions related to the assessment and treatment of elective mutism. The book includes an assessment instrument for monitoring and recording information about the behaviour of silence users. It can also be used to monitor and record progress during treatment. Topics covered include characteristics of elective mutism, psychosocial factors of silence and communication, psychosocial characteristics of electively mute persons, theories of elective mutism, legal aspects of the silence user role, direct observation of behaviour, why-questions beyond direct observation, assessment of electively mute behaviour, and unsystematic informal treatments. The treatment section is extensive and includes behavioural interventions such as positive self-modelling and expressive therapies such as play therapy, phototherapy and art therapy. This text has been written for applied researchers and practitioners in the disciplines of school psychology, speech-language pathology, special education, expressive therapy, family therapy, psychiatry, clinical psychology, paediatric medicine and social work. Full Product DetailsAuthor: N.H. HadleyPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: 1994 ed. Volume: 5 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 1.250kg ISBN: 9780792324188ISBN 10: 0792324188 Pages: 244 Publication Date: 31 December 1993 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Elective Mutism: Nature and Characteristics.- 2. Psychosocial Factors of Silence.- 3. Communication and Elective Mutism.- 4. Psychosocial Characteristics of Electively Mute Persons. Part 1.- 5. Psychosocial Characteristics of Electively Mute Persons. Part 2.- 6. Psychosocial Characteristics of Electively Mute Persons. Part 3.- 7. Theories of Elective Mutism.- 8. Feigning the Silence User Role.- 9. Direct Observation of Behavior.- 10. Scatter Plot: Applications for Elective Mutism.- 11 Why-Questions: Beyond Direct Observation.- 12 Assessment of Electively Mute Behavior.- 13 Elective Mutism Interview Schedule.- 14 Treatment of Elective Mutism: Preliminary Considerations.- 15 Earliest Communication During Treatment of Electively Mute Persons.- 16 Follow-Up of Electively Mute Persons.- 17 Unsystematic Informal Treatments.- 18 Behavior Management Procedures Part 1.- 19 Behavior Management Procedures Part 2.- 20 Self-Modeling.- 21 Expressive Therapy Interventions Part 1.- 22 Expressive Therapy Interventions Part 2.- References.- Name Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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