Language for Behaviour and Emotions by Anna Branagan, Melanie Cross and Stephen Parsons

“Language for Behaviour and Emotions” is a vital resource for professionals working with children and young people with SEMH and SLCN needs. This guide offers practical tools, assessment frameworks, and scenarios to foster language and emotional development, supporting positive behavior and well-being.

Language for Behaviour and Emotions by Anna Branagan, Melanie Cross, and Stephen Parsons

Unlock the power of language and emotional development with “Language for Behaviour and Emotions,” an essential resource designed for professionals working with children and young people who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs as well as Speech, Language, and Communication needs (SEMH and SLCN). This practical, interactive guide addresses the critical connection between language and emotional skills, which profoundly affect behavior, mental health, and self-esteem.

Key Features:

• Focus on specific skills linked to behavior, including understanding meaning, verbal reasoning, and emotional literacy.
• A systematic framework for assessment, complemented by a wide range of downloadable activities, worksheets, and resources to support students.
• Sixty illustrated scenarios adaptable for various ages and abilities, promoting language skills, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness.

This invaluable resource is suitable for one-on-one sessions, small group settings, or whole-class instruction, making it versatile for children and young people of varying abilities. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking to enhance their language, social, and emotional skills, including individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Empower children and young people to navigate social interaction difficulties and promote positive behavior, emotional well-being, and self-awareness with “Language for Behaviour and Emotions.”