Ann Hewetson's moving and thoughtful account describes her son Mark's communication problems, sensory integration and food allergies, shared by many people with autism, but also tells of Mark's associated problems like rheumatoid arthritis and bipolar mood swings.

How can leaders turn their schools into outward looking centres of excellence? Answering that question, this book focuses upon the work of cutting-edge leaders who are responding to the challenges of recent legislation and guidelines.

This title critically examines the current theory and legislative context of special educational needs and disability, and explores the enduring issues and opportunities that will affect future practice in all schools.

This is a memoir about hope - hope in others, hope in systems, and hope for the future. I've never quite known where to begin when someone asks me what I've been up to.

We hear about the effects of early abandonment, abuse and lack of attachment, but find that children's experiences are sanitised through medical diagnoses and frequently the 'help' offered is prescription drugs. This book examines how children are hurt in modern society.

This volume is dedicated to dealing with OFSTED, creating whole school policy and the demands of co-ordinating and managing several subjects within a small school.

Shows schools how to effectively implement and manage an inclusive school environment. This book highlights the problems encountered by professionals in primary and secondary school settings and offers practical solutions and advice. It offers guidance on: the role of the SENCO as a teacher and manager.

This book gives an essential new perspective to the understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - it describes this complex set of behaviours from the inside. It complements and deepens the clinical presentation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, at a time when this diagnosis is being applied to more and more children.

Highlights that some young children have a medical condition. Although most of them won't have a SEN, it is still important that practitioners are aware of the implications of certain conditions and of the best ways they can offer support. This book is a useful reading for those involved in early years' care and education.

Most early years groups will at some point include children who have medical difficulties or conditions. This book aims to help early years professionals to recognize and understand specific special needs conditions and to provide appropriate inclusive activities.

Personalised learning involves helping each child to reach his or her full potential - intellectually, personally and socially. Written by an experienced teacher and author, this book unpicks the concept of personalised learning and shows teachers how to apply it to planning, teaching and assessing learning.

Helps trainees and teachers to identify and support primary-aged children with mental health needs, providing a range of evidence-based tools.

Helps trainees and teachers to identify and support young people with mental health needs, providing a range of evidence-based tools.

Essential support for all trainees and practitioners working in early years contexts, helping them to understand and mitigate against the risk factors of mental health needs in children from birth to 5.

Provides an insight into the needs of children with both physical and learning disabilities, particularly within an acute care setting. This book covers practice areas identified by the English National Board as essential for student nurses, and is also useful for nurses and for other health professionals working with children with disabilities.

A practical resource for dyslexic kids and teens, with games and activities to build literacy and numeracy skills. The activities are based on four different ways of learning that often suit dyslexic students (visual, kinaesthetic, musical and social) and the book also includes an updated a chapter for parents on how best to support their child.

New Perspectives in Special Education opens the door to the fascinating and vitally important world of theory informing contemporary special education. It examines theoretical and philosophical orientations such as 'positivism', 'poststructuralism' and 'hermeneutics', relating these to contemporary, global views of special education.

In this expanded and updated second edition, Lucas provides readers with an accessible and motivating exploration of the theory and practice of nurture groups.

An introductory guide for parents of older children and younger teenagers who may be autistic or have been recently diagnosed. Learn how to understand and advocate for your child, and create an environment in which they can thrive.

This book provides new and experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinators with a critical approach to understanding the importance of Outstanding SEN Leadership and how to effectively meet the current SEN policy requirements.

This book provides teaching plans for key numeracy topics, aimed at those working with students aged 9-16 in order build the self-esteem of students who need extra help and give them a basic foundation in number.

After her son Jon was diagnosed with autism, Ann Boushey soon learned that, for her, knowledge was the key to peace. Written from her own experience, this inspiring book provides the information that will empower parents who find themselves in her situation, and inspire them in their quest for the right diagnosis and the right help for their child.