Overview

The book 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, pediatric medicine, and social work. Elective mutism is discussed within the important 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. A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of an assessment instrument for monitoring and recording information about the behavior of silence users. It can also be used to monitor and record progress during treatment. The book addresses the 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 behavior, why-questions beyond direct observation, assessment of electively mute behavior, and unsystematic informal treatments. The treatment section is extensive and includes behavioral interventions such as positive self-modeling and expressive therapies such as play therapy, phototherapy and art therapy.

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Author:   N.H. Hadley
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1994
Volume:   5
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9789048143061

ISBN 10:   9048143063
Pages:   244
Publication Date:   08 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1. 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.

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