Inclusion
3 total works
The aim of the Including Children with...series is to equip practitioners and carers with the basic information they require in order to understand particular special needs and respond appropriately to the child and his or her parents. The emphasis is on helping the child to participate as fully as possible in the curriculum, on equal terms with his or her peers. Each book will -Inform you by: Providing essential background information about the particular need; Telling you about the particular learning requirements of children with that need; Indicating further resources and sources of help; Unravelling the complexities of working with a range of different agencies. Support you by: Offering tried and tested teaching tips; Giving advice about working with support staff; Giving practical strategies for differentiation. Inspire you by: Suggesting a range of activity ideas across all the areas of learning; Offering great ideas to help children make a smooth startto education. Make you think by asking: Hoe does it feel to have this need? What's it like to be the parent of a child with this need?
Including Children with Early Signs of Dyslexia in the Foundation Stage
by Chris Chandler, Meryl Morton, Sheila Smith, and Sharon Drew
Published 1 September 2006
This book is for anyone with an interest in very young children who may display early signs of dyslexia. The Foundation Stage is a very important time for children and many of the practical ideas and suggestions can be easily adapted to suit all children, particularly those with developmental delay. The authors explore learning styles, thinking skills, how we absorb experiences - visually, auditorily and kinaesthetically, and how it feels to have dyslexia. Readers will see that there is a wide difference of opinion on the causes of dyslexia, but a great deal of agreement on its effects! 'Including Children with Early Signs of Dyslexia' will assist early years practitioners, parents, students and support workers to: * become aware and understanding of the signs * develop a knowledge of strategies which will support children with special educational needs * be informed, supportive and confident in meeting children's needs * recognise the early indications of dyslexia The book will also encourage practitioners to think about how it feels to have special needs, and how to make real connections with the child and their family.
Including Children with Early Signs of Dyslexia
by Chris Chandler, Meryl Morton, and Sheila Smith
Published 31 March 2009
This book is for anyone with an interest in very young children who may display early signs of dyslexia. The Foundation Stage is a very important time for children and many of the practical ideas and suggestions can be easily adapted to suit all children, particularly those with developmental delay. The authors explore learning styles, thinking skills, how we absorb experiences - visually, auditorily and kinaesthetically, and how it feels to have dyslexia. Readers will see that there is a wide difference of opinion on the causes of dyslexia, but a great deal of agreement on its effects! 'Including Children with Early Signs of Dyslexia' will assist early years practitioners, parents, students and support workers to: * become aware and understanding of the signs * develop a knowledge of strategies which will support children with special educational needs * be informed, supportive and confident in meeting children's needs * recognise the early indications of dyslexia The book will also encourage practitioners to think about how it feels to have special needs, and how to make real connections with the child and their family.