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.
Sets out the benefits of using play and toys as a tool for engaging more effectively with children, including a background of why communi-crates (a box full of creative and effective tools that provide practitioners with imaginative ways to discuss sometimes difficult topics) were developed, as well as multiple case studies.
Six case examples of adapting and developing direct work activities to use with disabled children with different needs to understand their wishes and feelings