First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Mary Kellett is a Lecturer, Faculty of Education and Language Studies. Melanie Nind is a Senior Lecturer in inclusive and Special Educations, both work at The Open University.

Chapter 1 Introduction; Part 1 Right from the Start; Chapter 2 Key Features of Intensive Interaction; Chapter 3 Change, Innovation and Implementation; Chapter 4 Firm Foundations; Part 2 Learning from Experience; Chapter 5 Sam; Chapter 6 Harriet; Chapter 7 Catherine; Chapter 8 Jacob; Chapter 9 Bernadette; Chapter 10 Shane; Part 3 Best Practice; Chapter 11 Actively Seeking Optimum Progress; Chapter 12 The Curriculum; Chapter 13 Intensive Interaction and Accountability; Chapter 14 Intensive Interaction and Inclusion; Part 4 Research Frontier; Chapter 15 Intensive Interaction and Research; Chapter 16 Undertaking an Intensive Interaction Efficacy Evaluation Study; Chapter 17 Intensive Interaction as the Focus for `Action Research¿;