Everything we know about the world we live in starts with information we take in through the senses This book explains the way our sensory system works & shows how small inefficiencies in this complex system can have a huge impact on a child's behaviour Through easily relatable examples & metaphors the book describes the variety of sensory processing differences that can occur in children in a jargon-free way & offers practical advice to help manage these differences It explains how children's varying sensory thresholds
- the point where a behavioural response to a stimuli is generated
- affects the way they view the world Each section

Includes:: occupational therapy evaluations of children with a range of sensory thresholds & shows how this influences their behaviour through professional observation reports offering a summary & recommendation for each child Presented with a clear focus without long lists of syndromes & symptoms this is the ideal starting point for parents & professionals working with children with sensory processing issues



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The emergence of social enterprises over the past 35 years has been an exciting & significant development in the economy at a local national & international level How should we understand the growing popularity of social enterprise & the wider social economy? Are alternative business models even more relevant in an uncertain business climate? Do they provide a robust response to periods of state 'austerity'? How do social enterprises contribute to global initiatives to improve the sustainability & responsibility of the business community? Through discussion of theoretical & practical considerations for the field & a wealth of learning features this 2nd edition of Understanding Social Enterprise Focuses on the distinct pathways that social enterprises follow critiquing the competencies & practices that contribute to a successful social economy Contains updated coverage on sector issues including the recent development of the social investment industry Explores how private voluntary & public sector agencies engage the social economy & how distinctive new forms have emerged from it Examines the management of social enterprises in different contexts within the social economy Contains updated coverage of international issues informed by global studies of the social economies Revisions include a new tripartite structure & two new chapters on ' Marketing & Measuring Social Value' & ' Social Investment & Crowd Funding' Visit the companion website for sample curricula instructors' manual Power Point slides & extra case studies for lecturers & access to full-text journal articles for students ...

The political & economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis This fully revised restructured & updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes & their implications since the elections of 2010 & 2015 280 pages No ...

Focusing on the challenges of achieving good practice Understanding Social Work reflects recent developments in social work within the context of contemporary society law & policy This popular text continues to offer an excellent foundation for readers for anyone wanting a better understanding of the social work role ...

While this text would naturally suit Political Science & International Relations students Mc Cormick realises that the EU is both a global political actor & the wealthiest marketplace in the world which means the EU must be studied from multiple disciplinary persepctives ...

The tenets of Islam cannot be grasped without a proper understanding of the Qur'an In this important new introduction Muhammad Haleem examines its recurrent themes
- life & eternity marriage & divorce peace & war water & nourishment
- & for the first time sets these in the context of the Qur'an's linguistic style Professor Haleem examines the background to the development of the surahs (chapters) & the ayahs (verses) & the construction of the Qur'an itself He shows that popular conceptions of Islamic attitudes to women marriage & divorce war & society differ radically from the true teachings of the Qur'an

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Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys & Men The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is an indispensable go-to book for understanding male sexual victimization It has become increasingly clear since the 1980s that men & boys like women & girls are sexually abused & assaulted in alarming numbers Yet there have been few resources available to victims their loved ones or those trying to help them Richard B Gartner was in the vanguard of clinicians treating male sexual victimization & has written extensively about it initially in professional papers then in his landmark 1999 book for clinicians Betrayed as Boys Psychodynamic Treatment of Sexually Abused Men continuing with his 2005 work Beyond Betrayal Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse He has been a tireless teacher clinician & advocate for male victims of sexual abuse in the classroom the lecture hall & of course the consulting room as well as in newspaper television radio & online interviews Dr Gartner has gathered together expert colleagues from the trauma psychoanalytic medical & survivor treatment fields Together they have created a comprehensive guide to what was once thought to be a rarity but now is clearly an all-too-common occurrence Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys & Men looks at the realities of male sexual victimization guiding clinicians & lay people alike to understand the complexities of the devastation it causes in victimized boys & men It considers topics as diverse as sexual assault in institutions like the military sports teams schools universities & religious organizations;sex trafficking of boys & adolescents;neurobiology & brain chemistry of male survivors of sexual abuse;gender & sexual dysfunctions & confusions resulting from sexual exploitation & trauma;physicians' treatment of sexually abused men's medical problems;socio-cultural influences on processing & treating men's & boys' sexual victimization Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys & Men is required reading for anyone working with male victims of sexual abuse & assault at any level
- psychotherapists rape counselors attorneys journalists guidance counselors physicians clergy graduate students & lawmakers
- & helpful to lay people interested in this often-unrecognized problem

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Understanding the Sociology of Health continues to offer an easy to read introduction to sociological theories essential to understanding the current health climate Up-to-date with key policy & research & including case studies & exercises to critically engage the reader this book shows how sociology can answer complex questions about health & illness such as why health inequalities exist To better help with your studies this book contains a global perspective with international examples; a new chapter on health technologies; online access to videos of the author discussing key topics as well as recommended further readings; a glossary chapter summaries & reflective questions to help you engage with the subject Though aimed primarily at students on health & social care courses & professions allied to medicine this textbook provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the social aspects of health ...

Understanding the Victorians paints a vivid portrait of this era of dramatic change combining broad survey with close analysis & introducing students to the critical debates taking place among historians today Encompassing all of Great Britain & Ireland over the whole of the Victorian period it gives prominence to social & cultural topics alongside politics & economics & emphasises class gender & racial & imperial positioning as constitutive of human relations This second edition is fully updated throughout containing a new chapter on leisure in the Victorian period the most recent historiographical research in Victorian Studies & enhanced coverage of imperialism & working-class life Starting with the Queen Caroline Affair in 1820 & coming up to the start of World War I in 1914 Susie L Steinbach uses thematic chapters to discuss & evaluate topics such as politics imperialism the economy class gender the monarchy arts & entertainment religion sexuality religion & science There are also three chapters on space consumption & the law topics rarely covered at this introductory level With a clear introduction outlining the key themes of the period a detailed timeline & suggestions for further reading & relevant internet resources this is the ideal companion for all students of the nineteenth century ...

Understanding Video Games is a crucial guide for newcomers to video game studies & experienced game scholars alike This revised & updated third edition of the pioneering text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of game studies & highlights changes in the gaming industry advances in video game scholarship & recent trends in game design & development-including mobile casual educational & indie gaming In the third edition of this textbook students will Learn the major theories & schools of thought used to study games including ludology & narratology; Understand the commercial & organizational aspects of the game industry; Trace the history of games from the board games of ancient Egypt to the rise of mobile gaming; Explore the aesthetics of game design including rules graphics audio & time; Analyze the narrative strategies & genre approaches used in video games; Consider the debate surrounding the effects of violent video games & the impact of serious games Featuring discussion questions recommended games a glossary of key terms & an interactive online video game history timeline Understanding Video Games provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in examining the ways video games are reshaping entertainment & society ...