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.
Products specifications
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Author
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Marian Halliwell |
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Pub Date
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15/07/2004 |
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Binding
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Paperback / softback |
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Pages
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128 |
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Country
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United Kingdom |
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Dewey
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371.9 |
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GBPPrice
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28.99 |
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Availability
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POD |
First Published in 2004. Written in the context of recent legislation concerning disability and special educational needs, this book 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; 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. Written for teachers and teaching assistants.
