"Has exceptional originality and power . . . clearly demonstrates how to read the nuances of movement and nonverbal expression in order to guide assessment and intervention."--G. Gordon Williamson, Ph.D., OTR"Associate Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University" (06/08/2006)

"A huge achievement . . . will most certainly become a classic text for dance/movement therapists, educators, clinicians, and parents."--Robyn Flaum Cruz, Ph.D., ADTR"Lesley University; Editor-in-Chief, The Arts in Psychotherapy; Vice President, American Dance Therapy Association" (06/08/2006)

"A treasury of information on observing and assessing non-verbal communication unlike any that I have seen . . . help[s] professionals across disciplines move beyond the limits of our usual assessment tools."--Susan L. Recchia, Ph.D."Teachers College, Columbia University" (06/08/2006)

"Remarkable . . . shows us . . . how to enter, understand and engage in a realm of communication with young children that spoken language can never reach."--Myron A. Hofer, M.D."Sackler Institute Professor of Developmental Psychobiology, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University" (06/08/2006)

"[A] seamless blend of anecdotes, theoretical perspectives and specific strategies . . . I will recommend it to everyone I know!"--Isaura Barrera, Ph.D."University of New Mexico" (06/08/2006)

"Nothing less than a tour de force . . . layers of non-verbal, experiential, and movement 'knowing' literally dance to life through the inspired words Tortora has selected."--Rebecca Shahmoon Shanok, LCSW, Ph.D."Institute for Infants, Children and Families, Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services" (06/08/2006)

"Absolutely the most comprehensive and lucid explanation of what is so often a mysterious process: how to observe and intervene in the dance of learning, the dance of interaction, the dance of expression, the dance of healing, and the dance of being human."--Karen Bradley"University of Maryland, College Park" (06/08/2006)

"This book is the reflection of the heart and mind of a therapist who possesses exceptional kinesthetic insight, interpersonal intuition, and a refined attunement to the psychic harmonies and rhythms of the inner life."--Gilbert M. Foley, Ed.D."Associate Professor of School-Clinical Child Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University" (06/08/2006)

"Will enhance enormously [readers'] understanding of the 'whole child' . . . Over and over we learn how movement is the point of entry for interaction and communication." --Susan Loman, ADTR, NCC