Books and Videos
Books
Criminal justice system: Improving communication for vulnerable witnesses and defendants - Joyce Plotnikoff and Richard Woolfson, 2015, published by Policy Press.
Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Communication Problems: There is Always a Reason - Melanie Cross (2011), Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 2nd Revised edition.
Functional Language in the Classroom (and at Home) - Maggie Johnson (2015), Clinical Communication Materials, Manchester Metropolitan University. Contact berrigan@mmu.ac.uk to order.
Helping Children to Hang On To Your Every Word - Maggie Johnson.
Speechmark books A wide range of resources for working on language and behaviour/emotions. Resources by offer highly practical ideas for developing language and communication skills across home and school.
‘Time Matters’ has a specific chapter on youth justice settings as well as useful resources for teaching the language of time.
‘Bothered: Helping teenagers talk about their feelings’ provides activities and great visuals.
The Talkabout range of resources is very helpful for group or individual work on development of social skills and the talk needed to participate in work on emotions.
Uniquely Human - Barry Prizant. A book about autism and more. Barry talks about his approach in this video, alongside Elaine Meyer who presents about working with families in this video, 'On being present, not perfect'.
Videos
Raising Your Game, Getting Ready For Court - Nacro A film for a UK audience of young people with language and learning difficulties.
Autism and the police – Fixers UK Fixers is the national charity championing the potential of young people, empowering them to take positive social action and tackle the issues affecting them.