Resources: Just out - A round-up of new resources

This short pamphlet aims to explain the work of play therapists toparents and carers. In its eight pages it explains under whichcircumstances play therapy can be beneficial, what actually happensduring a play therapy session and what the therapist does. It alsodiscusses how parents or carers can help the therapy be more effectiveand how to locate a therapist. The pamphlet's 1.20 price includespostage and packaging.

Parenting a Deaf Child

This 48-page booklet collates a wealth of tips from parents on raising adeaf child. The anecdotal advice covers a wide range of topics fromdeveloping communication skills to helping deaf children deal with theiremotions. Advice includes putting labels on household objects that givethe word and sign language sign that goes with it and encouraging themto get involved in extra-curricular activities at school. The booklet isfree for parents of deaf children.