{"product_id":"childrens-unspoken-language-9781843101208","title":"Children's Unspoken Language","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGwyneth Doherty-Sneddon, a developmental psychologist and the mother of two young children, demonstrates the way in which a young child's developing personality and intelligence is revealed through non-verbal communication. She shows how parents and other adults have the potential to facilitate a child's social and intellectual growth through acknowledging and responding to this unspoken language.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaking an in-depth look at four of the channels of non-verbal communication - hand gesture, facial expression, eye gaze and touch - this accessible text follows the development of young children from birth to late primary school age. Using jargon-free language Children's Unspoken Language is invaluable reading for parents and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally a book that takes seriously the intricate and important role that non-verbal forms of communication play in children's lives! Written in a straightforward and engaging way, Children's Unspoken Language provides parents and professionals alike with incontrovertible evidence that looking at children is as important as listening to them. Indeed, the eye-opening information that Doherty-Sneddon so skilfully integrates and interprets makes this book a must-read for any professional whose work touches on the lives of children. -- Dr Linda Acredolo, Professor of Psychology, University of California, Davis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. The Balancing Act of Social Relationships. 3. Hand Gestures. 4. Eye Gaze. 5. Facial Expressions. 6. Touch and Social Development. 7. Conclusion. References. Index.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49413375131991,"sku":"9781843101208","price":23.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781843101208.jpg?v=1730519937","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/childrens-unspoken-language-9781843101208","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}