If your SEN child loves computers.. watch this video
I’ve talked a lot on this site about the need to improve IT teaching in schools, before Michael Gove announced an intention to do just that. One great way to …
Category: special needs
Kosovan special needs parent group appeal
A Kosovan special needs parent group has been in touch with the UK website Netbuddy, looking for help. They are asking for donations of special needs related items, so if …
Poll results – Should children with Asperger’s automatically be statutorily assessed?
Last year I published a poll on this site asking whether people thought children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (quick, use the term before it’s abolished!) should automatically receive a statutory …
Empowering parents is the goal for Pat
I’m delighted today to introduce a guest blog post from Pat Bolton, who works with a small team of Participation Practitioners at Parents In Power, Gateshead, www.parentsinpower.btck.co.uk Pat works at the …
SEN stories in the news this week
It’s been a busy week of posts on Special Needs Jungle. I’ve listed a round up below along with some other SEN stories of interest in the news. Next week, …
Teachers didn’t understand my bright sons’ ASD, says Tania Tirraoro (SEN Magazine)
I’ve just been sent a pdf of my article that was in the last issue of SEN Magazine. The magazine is a great read – lots of useful ideas for …
2012 brings a School Run SEN Qn’A and a win for Pat! #specialneeds
It’s January 6th and my boys are still off school; they finally go back on Monday. It’s been an interesting Christmas break with my eldest having a party for 12 …
SEN stories that caught my eye this week (w/e2nd Dec)
Here are some stories I liked this week as well as some of my own SEN posts from the week that you may have missed (how very dare you!) On …
SEN Stories of interest in the last week
Below are a few of the more interesting stories I’ve seen about SEN in the past week. If you’d like to receive this weekly update in your inbox as well …
SEN stories that caught my attention this week.
Here are some stories I found interesting that touch on Special Educational Needs in the press this week. To get these and other posts delivered to your inbox, subscribe to …
A brilliant review of my SEN book from an award-winning blogger
This review is kindly reproduced with permission from Claire Sarcone, author of the award-winning “A Boy With Asperger’s” Blog I remember all too well what it’s like to come up against the system …
Education and Training (Young People with Autism) Bill introduced.
A private member’s bill has been introduced in parliament to make provision for the education and training of young people with autism and Asperger’s syndrome and to ensure that work opportunities …
Groundbreaking dance DVD to help kids with autism.
Anna Kennedy is an inspirational figure. She is the mother of two sons, one with autism, one with Asperger Syndrome. That’s tough enough on its own but, unable to find …
My article in SEN Magazine – order a trial copy for free
I’m very excited as I have an article in the new edition of SEN Magazine. It’s in their ‘Point of View’ section, entitled “Recognising The Problem”. It’s about how, in …
About SOS!SEN, a fantastic SEN charity
SOS!SEN is a small charity based in Middlesex that offers a fantastic service to parents who are trying to secure the right educational support for their children. It was started by …
GAPS – Early screening test for Specific Language Impairment & Dyslexia
Have you heard of GAPS? The chances are, the answer is no. And yet it’s billed as a highly accurate, easy to administer early assessment tool for detecting dyslexia and other language …
Part Two, SEN conference, Towards a Positive Future, Review
This is the second part of the SEN conference review in Newbury, leading, logically enough from … Part One Former Head Teacher, Charlie Mead is a consultant Child and Educational …
One Mum’s Statementing Views
Here is a parent’s view of the statementing battle for her son and her advice about the process. I wish I could say this mother’s story was unusual, but other …
Busy weekend for SEN Events.
Yesterday, I got a mention in The Guardian’s Education Cribsheet regarding my new book – what a lovely surprise. It’s also to be featured in our local paper, The Farnham …
Five star review for Getting Started With Statements
My new book, Special Educational Needs – Getting Started With Statements has just had its first Amazon review. Wordswell gave it Five stars. The review is here: “This book is …