Publisher's Synopsis
Written by the author of "Body Awareness, Contact and Communication", this resource describes and illustrates a way in which the use of touch can contribute to the positive development of contact and communication. This resource contains a teacher's handbook offering clear, practical guidance on planning and preparation, a cassette tape of music specifically composed for use with the pack, information and resources for assessment and evaluation, and illustrated examples of the approaches in use. The approach which this pack promotes is suitable for use with young people who have severe communication difficulties, learning disabilities or physical disabilities, to improve their interpersonal awareness, sensitivity, contact, and communication with others.
