ABSTRACT

First Published in 2003. By taking a detailed look at the implementation and management of Intensive Interaction, the authors of this book offer practical guidance on how to get the most from the approach in the school context. This book includes: guidance on managing priorities, training issues, power dynamics and coping with Ofsted; advice on setting up and running evaluation projects; clear links to the National Curriculum for SEN; case studies from special and mainstream school and a glossary of terms. This book is for practitioners, coordinators and managers in schools using Intensive Interaction with pupils who have severe and complex learning difficulties.

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

part 1|36 pages

Right from the Start

chapter 2|12 pages

Key Features of Intensive Interaction

chapter 3|10 pages

Change, Innovation and Implementation

chapter 4|12 pages

Firm Foundations

part 2|78 pages

Learning from Experience

chapter 5|15 pages

Sam

Teamwork, reflective practice and emotional well-being

chapter 6|13 pages

Harriet

Power pyramids, session fidelity and competing priorities

chapter 7|9 pages

Catherine

Quality of life in death

chapter 8|14 pages

Jacob

Loss of continuity, organised self-involvement and progress surges

chapter 9|14 pages

Bernadette

Two steps forward, one step back

chapter 10|11 pages

Shane

Micro-politics, senior management support and coordination

part 3|43 pages

Best Practice

chapter 11|8 pages

Actively Seeking Optimum Progress

chapter 12|10 pages

The Curriculum

chapter 13|10 pages

Intensive Interaction and Accountability

chapter 14|11 pages

Intensive Interaction and Inclusion

part 4|24 pages

Research Frontier

chapter 15|6 pages

Intensive Interaction and Research

Why Is It Important?

chapter 16|10 pages

Undertaking an Intensive Interaction Efficacy Evaluation Study

Step-by-Step Guidance