Behaviour and Self-Esteem

A short guide to managing children with OCD, ADHD, or ODD using a range of ideas and practical examples

A pocketful of practical tips for managing angry pupils and defusing explosive situations in classrooms, corridors and playgrounds. Includes case studies to bring the theory to life.

A pocketful of practical strategies for helping pupils use emotional understanding to learn and grow. These ideas will help you to: Understand better what's really going on for young people.

Building Confidence, Self Esteem & Self-Awareness. This programme has been developed from research, practice and teaching, and tried and tested in a pupil referral unit. It helps the participants to acknowledge the importance of emotional development and the fact that they have a responsibility for their own. CD Rom.

Building Confidence, Self Esteem & Self-Respect. The 10 session programme improves confidence, self-esteem and self-awareness, with the talk time element encouraging students to develop their own problem-solving strategies. CD Rom included.

From getting the basics right, through the four Rs: - rights, responsibilities, rules and routines, using a wide repertoire of techniques and with practical illustrative examples.

Includes: a 10 step programme; the use of stories; discussion of problems with time-out; cutting-edge coverage of ADHD, chaos, autism, language problems and attachment; ideas for managing parent meetings in school.

Discusses the theory behind the games in accessible language, and includes a range of enjoyable activities: active and passive; verbal and non-verbal; and for different sized groups.

Reflects the significant developments in the field of neuro-psychology and understanding of the physiology of emotions; identifies the significant changes in legislation and guidance that have taken place over the last decade and explores the implications of these changes for practitioners. Has photocopiable resources and a range of practical management interventions. 2nd Ed.

Helps recognise potential indicators through behaviour of Asperger Syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, some physical disabilities and speech and language disorders; explores the benefits of different interventions; and offers practical strategies for improving pupils' behaviours, social skills and self-esteem.

Ideas include: suggested scripts and keywords designed to pacify even the most aggressive situation; short-term and longer term strategies; advice on pre-empting and avoiding challenging behaviour; ideas for thinking on your feet in extreme circumstances.

Each idea has been successfully tried and tested and range from recognizing behaviour triggers and causes of escalation to developing and establishing effective behaviour management strategies.