Special Educational Needs: A Parent's Guide: 1 - Softcover

'This book will provide any parent, who has a child with special needs, reassurance and advice of what to do and who to contact for support or where to go for further information.' --Early Years Educator Magazine

'This book gives a clear insight into a variety of the most common special educational needs. Its straight forward format repeated in each chapter makes it easy to read and digest. This book will be very useful to classroom teachers as well as parents looking for an initial insight into their children s special educational need.' --Emma Davis, primary school teacher

'Every teacher should be given a copy of this book when they qualify to work with children, for it contains concise information on different types of additional needs. However, the main strength of this book is that it doesn't just point parents in the right direction to get help; it is also packed full of strategies to use at home.' --Derby and Derbyshire Parent Partnership

As many as one in five children may at some time need extra help with their education, but does this mean they have special educational needs? Using expert advice and the latest information, this book brings together the facts on special educational needs, looking in detail at the different types of additional needs and how parents and carers can cope with them in daily life. Find out which professionals can help, how to get through the system and gain support, how to handle behavioural difficulties at home and school, and how to get the best education for your child's needs. Practical issues such as housing, sleep deprivation and finance are also an integral part of the book. Whether you are worried about your child's development or work with children and want to know more, this book will arm you with all the facts and resources you need to help a child with special educational needs. Published by Need2Know books: www.need2knowbooks.co.uk