The Voice of the Child: A Handbook for ProfessionalsRonald Davie, Graham Upton, Ved P. Varma This collection provides a guide to the legal requirements surrounding children's rights. The book discusses the practicalities and problems of listening to the child in educational, social and health settings. |
Contents
Partnership with Children The Advancing Trend | 1 |
The Law in Relation to the Wishes and Feelings of the Child | 17 |
Listening to Children in Educational Contexts | 47 |
the Contribution of Psychologists | 61 |
The Voice of the Child in Mental Health Practice | 78 |
Learning to Listen to Children | 84 |
Listening to Children with Disabilities and Special Educational | 107 |
Listening To and Communicating With Young Children | 120 |
9 | 136 |
Race and the Childs Perspective | 153 |
Notes on Contributors | 170 |
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The Voice Of The Child: A Handbook For Professionals Graham Upton,Ved Varma No preview available - 2004 |
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