Early Sensory Skills

Jackie Cooke qualified as a speech therapist in 1983, at the School for the Study of Disorders of Human Communication (now part of the City University, London). For nearly ten years she worked with a variety of client groups, in a wide range of settings, within Lewisham and Southwark. Since 1986 she has specialized in the communication problems of children and adults with severe learning difficulties, becoming particularly interested in teaching social skills. In 1994 she gained an MSc in Human Communication from City University. She is joint author of 'Working with Children's Language', also published by Winslow/Speechmark. She is currently working in the city of Coventry.

• Acknowledgements, Introduction, SECTION 1. Vision, SECTION 2. Touch, SECTION 3. Taste & Smell, SECTION 4. Everyday Activities, SECTION 5. Games, SECTION 6. Topics, APPENDIX. I Basic Resources for Sensory Activities, APPENDIX II. Songs, Rhymes & Hand-games, APPENDIX III. Useful Addresses & Resources, Index of Activities

"This refreshing straightforward and useful resource contains some excellent ideas for both individual and group work for therapists and educationalists involved with children with disabilities." Sue Marshall, British Journal of Occupational Therapy "The writing style is easy to engage.clearly laid out.key points easy to find." NCMA Who Minds Magazine '...includes good basic activities and would be ideal for boosting parental confidence for making and maintaining eye contact.' - Corinda M. Carnelley, Communication Support Service, Croydon, BATOD 'New parents, therapists, or teachers will find it a valuable resource for ideas and activities.' - Julia Graham, Physiotherapy 'The manual is full of practical ideas to stimulate the young child.' - Christine Peacop, RCSLT 'An ideal starting point. ' - Human Communication