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Review: Starving the Depression Gremlin – a CBT workbook GIVEAWAY*
Columnists, Mental Health, Reviews, special needs

Review: Starving the Depression Gremlin – a CBT workbook GIVEAWAY*

By CrossAndGinger December 6, 2019 December 6, 2019

Depression is an increasingly common issue in children and adolescents. Today we’re reviewing Starving the Depression Gremlin – a cognitive behavioural therapy workbook on managing depression for young people by …

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The First Breath, How my baby had surgery in the womb
Guest Posts, Reviews, special needs

The First Breath, How my baby had surgery in the womb

By Tania Tirraoro June 13, 2019 December 5, 2019

with Olivia Gordon Parents of children with disabilities are known for their generosity in sharing their knowledge to help others. It’s one of the things this community shines at. Sometimes, …

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Reviews: Maths for SpLD, + 101 inclusive Science and Computing lessons
Reviews, special needs

Reviews: Maths for SpLD, + 101 inclusive Science and Computing lessons

By Tania Tirraoro November 9, 2018 December 5, 2019

A new giveaway today – in fact, TWO! Two SEN books for one for maths, and one covering science and computing, both from Jessica Kingsley Publishers* Plus, JKP are offering …

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Book Review: PDA by PDAers
Reviews, special needs

Book Review: PDA by PDAers

By CrossAndGinger September 10, 2018 November 8, 2018

This post is sponsored by JKP Publishers* I have a lot of neurodivergence in my life and I can’t pin all of it on my husband. It comes in various …

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Review: The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting
Reviews, special needs

Review: The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting

By CrossAndGinger June 25, 2018 September 8, 2018

The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting, by Sarah Naish (JKP Publishing) is one of those books where the title doesn’t do it justice. It’s aimed at the parents and carers of adopted …

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Book review: How to raise a happy autistic child
Guest Posts, Reviews, special needs

Book review: How to raise a happy autistic child

By Tania Tirraoro May 24, 2018 December 5, 2019

There are a plethora of books about autism, written by academics or by parents telling their personal story in the hope that it may help others. But often it’s hard …

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Truth and Tails, four fab books for teaching children about diversity
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Truth and Tails, four fab books for teaching children about diversity

By CrossAndGinger April 25, 2018 June 3, 2018

Today one lucky reader gets one set of Truth and Tails stories by Alice Reeves*, illustrated by Phoebe Kirk and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers! First I’ll tell you what …

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The logic of autism: Fighting fear by studying my son’s ASD
Reviews, special needs

The logic of autism: Fighting fear by studying my son’s ASD

By Tania Tirraoro April 4, 2018 May 20, 2018

Often, parents who have a child with autism are driven to learn more about the condition in a more academic sense, and their new knowledge can also lead to new …

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Review: 101 Inclusive and SEN Maths and English Lessons
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Review: 101 Inclusive and SEN Maths and English Lessons

By Tania Tirraoro March 12, 2018 April 2, 2018

Jessica Kingsley have published two easy-to-use SEN lesson books, 101 Inclusive & SEN English lessons and the same title for maths learners. They’d be useful for home-schoolers and SEN teachers or …

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The stories that prove dyslexia is a superpower!
Dyslexia, Reviews, special needs

The stories that prove dyslexia is a superpower!

By Tania Tirraoro February 8, 2018 March 6, 2018

We have a book review today about dyslexia written by children with dyslexia. The author, Margaret Rooke, whose daughter is dyslexic, interviewed more than 100 children and young people aged …

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SNJ in 2017: Revealing the truth & explaining the facts about SEND
Reviews, SEN News Story Round Up, special needs

SNJ in 2017: Revealing the truth & explaining the facts about SEND

By Tania Tirraoro December 29, 2017 December 28, 2017

2017 has been, I’m sorry to say, a year of almost unrelenting misery for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Back in 2014, when the changed …

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Book reviews: Kids in the Syndrome Mix and All Birds Have Anxiety
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Book reviews: Kids in the Syndrome Mix and All Birds Have Anxiety

By Nicky Goode November 10, 2017 October 25, 2017

Book review of Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette’s, Anxiety, and More! By Martin L Kutscher MD with contributions from Tony Atwood PhD and Robert …

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Book review: Special Educational Needs and Legal Entitlement
Reviews, special needs

Book review: Special Educational Needs and Legal Entitlement

By Marguerite Haye November 2, 2017 November 21, 2017

Today we have another review for you of an essential SEND Legal Handbook: Special Educational Needs and Legal Entitlement. The essential guide to getting out of the maze. It’s the …

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Steph’s chronicle of her family’s journey through SEND, cancer and loss
Rare Disease, Reviews

Steph’s chronicle of her family’s journey through SEND, cancer and loss

By Tania Tirraoro September 14, 2017 March 6, 2018

Renata and I first met Steph Nimmo back in 2013 at the Department for Education when a group of SEND bloggers were invited to speak to then SEND Minister, Ed Timpson. …

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SEND and Discrimination in Schools, A Legal Handbook, review.
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SEND and Discrimination in Schools, A Legal Handbook, review.

By Marguerite Haye September 8, 2017 September 29, 2017

We’re delighted to be able to offer a discount for this truly fantastic book, Special Educational Needs and Discrimination, Authors: Sarah Hannett, Aileen McColgan and Elizabeth Prochaska. A Legal Action Group …

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Helping carers and disabled children with Qigong
Guest Posts, Reviews, special needs

Helping carers and disabled children with Qigong

By Tania Tirraoro June 8, 2017 June 26, 2017

We are all living in stressful times. World events, both near and far, can leave us feeling anxious, fearful and on edge. When you are also dealing with illness and …

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Book reviews: Caged In Chaos, The Boy from Hell
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Book reviews: Caged In Chaos, The Boy from Hell

By Nicky Goode December 14, 2016 March 17, 2017

Nicky’s back with two book reviews…   Book Review of Caged in Chaos by Victoria Biggs   This book was written by Victoria when she was only sixteen years old …

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SNJ Review: Disabled Children – a Legal Handbook
Disability, Reviews, SEN Legislation, special needs

SNJ Review: Disabled Children – a Legal Handbook

By Debs Aspland January 18, 2016 March 17, 2017

At the end of last year, there was much excitement in the world of SEND when the second edition of the Disabled Children – a legal handbook was published. For …

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Three new book reviews: Autism and meltdowns, eating and puberty
Autism, Columnists, Reviews

Three new book reviews: Autism and meltdowns, eating and puberty

By Nicky Goode November 30, 2015 March 17, 2017

SNJ note: We’ve been looking at a few more books for families with SEND – or should I say our reviewer, Nicky Goode has.  This time she’s looking at: Autism …

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On conversation, sensory issues and being different: Some SNJ book reviews!
Columnists, Reviews, TopTips

On conversation, sensory issues and being different: Some SNJ book reviews!

By Nicky Goode April 13, 2015 March 17, 2017

I am sometimes sent books for possible review but find it difficult to fit it all in. Luckily, I know some parents who are very good at reading and reviewing …

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