Children's Unspoken Language
Published on 15. January 2003
240 pages
978-1-84642-380-2 (ISBN)
Description
Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon, a developmental psychologist and the mother of two young children, demonstrates the way in which a young child's developing personality and intelligence is revealed through non-verbal communication. She shows how parents and other adults have the potential to facilitate a child's social and intellectual growth through acknowledging and responding to this unspoken language.
Taking an in-depth look at four of the channels of non-verbal communication - hand gesture, facial expression, eye gaze and touch - this accessible text follows the development of young children from birth to late primary school age. Using jargon-free language Children's Unspoken Language is invaluable reading for parents and professionals alike.
Taking an in-depth look at four of the channels of non-verbal communication - hand gesture, facial expression, eye gaze and touch - this accessible text follows the development of young children from birth to late primary school age. Using jargon-free language Children's Unspoken Language is invaluable reading for parents and professionals alike.
Reviews / Votes
Finally a book that takes seriously the intricate and important role that non-verbal forms of communication play in children's lives! Written in a straightforward and engaging way, Children's Unspoken Language provides parents and professionals alike with incontrovertible evidence that looking at children is as important as listening to them. Indeed, the eye-opening information that Doherty-Sneddon so skilfully integrates and interprets makes this book a must-read for any professional whose work touches on the lives of children. -- Dr Linda Acredolo, Professor of Psychology, University of California, DavisAll prices
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Digital original
File size
3,02 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-84642-380-2 (9781846423802)
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Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon
Children's Unspoken Language
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01/2003
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Person
Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon is a developmental psychologist and a lecturer in psychology at the University of Stirling. She has contributed considerably to the developmental psychology and childcare literature and has a young son called Dylan and a daughter called Charlotte.
Content
Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. The Balancing Act of Social Relationships. 3. Hand Gestures. 4. Eye Gaze. 5. Facial Expressions. 6. Touch and Social Development. 7. Conclusion. References. Index.
