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 …
Category: Reviews
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 …
On conversation, sensory issues and being different: Some SNJ book reviews!
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 …
SNJ’s year in review: What you read most in 2014
Where has the time gone? It doesn’t seem a year ago since we were welcoming 2014 and wondering what the SEN reforms would bring us in 2014. One year later, …
Parenting, friendships and puberty in ASD: SNJ book reviews
I’m lucky enough to be sent books by certain publishers with a view to reviewing them. Of course it’s not possible to read them all, so I pass some on …
‘Teaching teenagers with chronic illnesses’
SNJ’s lovely PA, Charlotte, has reviewed a copy of a very useful book(let) for that advises and informs schools who have a child with a chronic illness how best to …
Special Brothers and Sisters: A book review
Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children with a Disability or Serious Illness A Review of this important book edited by Annette Hames, a consultant clinical psychologist …
Win the SNJ Statementing Book + who won the TabToob?
Tabtoob: Last month, we ran a post about Tabtoob – a great way of protecting our precious iPads from a little rough and tumble. This lovely case has protected our …
How to talk to Tigers
How to talk to Tigers? Why are Special Needs Jungle posting about Talking to Tigers? It really doesn’t sound like our usual post, does it? How to Talk to Tigers is …