Children's Unspoken Language

Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Year: 2003
• Print ISBN: 9781843101208
• eBook ISBN: 9781846423802
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Developmental Psychology
• Index: Psychology

Gwyneth 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.

Taking 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.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Other Books
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Acknowledgements
• Contents
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: The Balancing Act of Social Relationships
• Chapter 3: Hand Gestures
• Chapter 4: Eye Gaze
• Chapter 5: Facial Expressions
• Chapter 6: Touch and Social Development
• Chapter 7: Conclusion
• References
• Subject Index
• Author Index