Children who have low self-confidence; a negative attitude towards school; score below average on assessments of language comprehension; and have an erratic pattern of errors with no specific linguistic weaknesses on assessments of comprehension, may be suffering from short-term memory difficulties. Written by a practising speech language therapist, this book provides a structured yet flexible approach to addressing the needs of children with short-term memory difficulties.

• Short-term memory therapy can be of great benefit with very positive results.
• Memory therapy can have a direct and positive impact on a child’s receptive language skills, self-confidence and ability to learn.
• This practical resource provides a complete programme of ideas for developing a child’s short-term memory skills.
• The programme can be administered in its entirety, or as an accompaniment to clinician’s existing packages of care and is best suited to individual intervention.
• The book provides a structured programme for individual therapy, although activities may be adapted for group therapy.
• Containing photocopiable activity sheets and supporting material, ideal for use with 7 to 11 year-olds, the book also includes child-friendly recording forms and progress charts.

Although written primarily for speech & language therapists, this book will prove useful in teaching and practising memory strategies for learning support assistants, teachers, educational psychologists and anyone working with school-aged children.

Contents:
An introduction to memory theory; Strategies for therapy; Memory activities for therapy and practice; further resources; Assessments, resources, references and bibliography.

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