Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs: A Guide for Assistants in Sc

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Written in the context of recent legislation concerning disability and special educational needs, this practical guide contains helpful information about a range of special educational needs and provides clear guidance to help assistants give support in schools and pre-school settings.

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Written in the context of recent legislation concerning disability and special educational needs, this practical guide contains helpful information about a range of special educational needs and provides clear guidance to help assistants give support in schools and pre-school settings. The advice promotes the inclusion of all pupils and suggests ways to raise the achievement of every individual. The following areas are covered: definitions of SEN and the principles of inclusion; the Code of Practice (2001); the Disability Discrimination Act and the implications for schools; target setting and IEPs; the role of the assistant in giving support; working with other professionals; and a glossary of terms. The book looks in detail at how to support pupils with a wide range of special educational needs: communication and integration difficulties; social, emotional and behavioural difficulties; cognition and learning difficulties; sensory and physical needs; and medical needs. It should appeal to assistants and to everyone involved with making their school or setting a more inclusive place.

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Written in the context of recent legislation concerning disability and special educational needs, this practical guide contains helpful information about a range of special educational needs and provides clear guidance to help assistants give support in schools and pre-school settings. The advice promotes the inclusion of all pupils and suggests ways to raise the achievement of every individual. The following areas are covered: definitions of SEN and the principles of inclusion; the Code of Practice (2001); the Disability Discrimination Act and the implications for schools; target setting and IEPs; the role of the assistant in giving support; working with other professionals; and a glossary of terms. The book looks in detail at how to support pupils with a wide range of special educational needs: communication and integration difficulties; social, emotional and behavioral difficulties; cognition and learning difficulties; sensory and physical needs; and medical needs. It should appeal to assistants and to everyone involved with making their school or setting a more inclusive place.

Author Biography

Marian Halliwell is Consultant for Inclusion (SEN) for Oxfordshire.

Table of Contents

Introduction; What are special educational needs; Target setting and Individual Education Plans; The role of the assistant in supporting children and young people with special educational needs; Working with other professionals; Supporting pupils with general learning needs; Supporting children with specific learning difficulties; Supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs; Supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional and social needs; Supporting pupils with autistic spectrum disorders; Supporting pupils with sensory impairment; Supporting pupils with physical disabilities; Supporting pupils with medical needs.

Review

"This book is written in a concise, clear and easy to understand style that makes it accessible to a wide audience...In short, I think this book does what it sets out to do. It would be a useful addition to any staffroom reference library." Learning Support, November/December 2005

Details ISBN1843120070 Author Marian Halliwell Short Title SUPPORTING CHILDREN W/SPECIAL Pages 128 Language English ISBN-10 1843120070 ISBN-13 9781843120070 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Imprint David Fulton Publishers Ltd Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 371.9 Edition 1st Place of Publication London Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle A Guide for Assistants in Schools and Pre-schools DOI 10.1604/9781843120070 UK Release Date 2004-07-15 AU Release Date 2004-07-15 NZ Release Date 2004-07-15 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2004-07-15 Alternative 9781138156968 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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