Review: Controlling pain with the PainPod
Some time ago, Renata and I were asked to review* a device called a PainPod that claims to control pain, a sort of Tens machine “plus”. A Tens machine is …
Category: Reviews
Review: Starving the Depression Gremlin – a CBT workbook
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 …
The First Breath, How my baby had surgery in the womb
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, …
Reviews: Maths for SpLD, + 101 inclusive Science and Computing lessons
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 …
Book Review: PDA by PDAers
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 …
Review: The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting
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 …
Book review: How to raise a happy autistic child
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 …
Truth and Tails, four fab books for teaching children about diversity
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 …
The logic of autism: Fighting fear by studying my son’s ASD
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 …
Review: 101 Inclusive and SEN Maths and English Lessons
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 …
The stories that prove dyslexia is a superpower!
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 …
SNJ in 2017: Revealing the truth & explaining the facts about SEND
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 …
Book reviews: Kids in the Syndrome Mix and All Birds Have Anxiety
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 …
Book review: Special Educational Needs and Legal Entitlement
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 …
Steph’s chronicle of her family’s journey through SEND, cancer and loss
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. …
SEND and Discrimination in Schools, A Legal Handbook, review.
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 …
Helping carers and disabled children with Qigong
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 …
Book reviews: Caged In Chaos, The Boy from Hell
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 …
SNJ Review: Disabled Children – a Legal Handbook
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 …
Three new book reviews: Autism and meltdowns, eating and puberty
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 …
