Publisher's Synopsis
There are three important concepts to this practical handbook, firstly the authors provide a brief theoretical background of functional competence and demystify the role of cognition in its role of developing within individuals a sense of "empowerment" or control on a day to day basis.;Secondly, the analytical approach to teaching functional skills such as time management, practical reading, measurement and enumeration is discussed. Lastly the book looks at the educational importance of this work, co-operation and collaborative styles.;This book should be of interest to teachers and health professionals working in special education, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, psychologists and specialist nurses.
