New and updated directory of direct work tools.
Direct work tool to help identify emotions with autistic children and young people.
Links social workers to a range of direct work tools for use with different ages, with tips from practitioners on how to get the most from them.
Direct work involves understanding the child’s perception of events or aspects of their life. It can provide clues about how a child feels, which can be understood alongside their body language and behaviour.
Six case examples of adapting and developing direct work activities to use with disabled children with different needs to understand their wishes and feelings