ABSTRACT

This book arose out of the need to work with emotionally regressed non-talking children who entered hospital in full retreat from the external world. It helps parents and professionals compassionately comprehend the child's difficulties in depending on someone to receive communication.

part I|46 pages

Introduction

chapter One|9 pages

“The sound of silence”

chapter Two|16 pages

“Milo was a normal boy”

chapter Three|18 pages

Communicating without words

part III|170 pages

Young People

chapter Fifteen|16 pages

Opaque silence in groups

part IV|59 pages

Creative Activities for Non-Speaking Children