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It's about the school, Really useful site, special educational needs

Why I’m backing the call for a revolution in ICT teaching

By Tania Tirraoro November 28, 2011 May 15, 2020

My younger son (or Youngest as he’s known around here) is a 12 year old computer wizard. He has so much computer equipment, wiring and accessories that I have nicknamed …

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Autism, Campaigns

Finished at School – Important Campaign by Ambitious about Autism

By Tania Tirraoro November 28, 2011 September 29, 2013

Today I am delighted to feature a guest blog from Anabel Unity Sale of Ambitious about Autism to highlight their Finished at School campaign: Going to college after school is a …

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Autism, special educational needs, special needs

SEN Stories of interest in the last week

By Tania Tirraoro November 25, 2011 September 29, 2013

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 …

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Autism, Disability Financial Help, SEN & Disability Charities, SEND Resources, Surrey County Council

What do parents of a newly-diagnosed child need?

By Tania Tirraoro November 24, 2011 September 7, 2013

I recently attended the launch of Family Voice Surrey, the new local forum for parents and carers of children with SEN and disabilities in Surrey. It’s part of the National Network …

Read more"What do parents of a newly-diagnosed child need?"
My article in SEN Magazine: Can teachers recognise SEN in bright pupils?
Autism, It's about the school, parenting, special educational needs, Statements of SEN

My article in SEN Magazine: Can teachers recognise SEN in bright pupils?

By Tania Tirraoro November 22, 2011 May 15, 2020

I have an article in the current issue of SEN Magazine, entitled Can teachers recognise SEN in bright pupils. Both my children, aged 12 and 13, have Asperger’s syndrome, and …

Read more"My article in SEN Magazine: Can teachers recognise SEN in bright pupils?"
Autism, parenting, special needs

SEN stories that caught my attention this week.

By Tania Tirraoro November 18, 2011 September 29, 2013

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 …

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1-2-3 Magic – the discipline system that saved my sanity
Autism, parenting, Really useful site, special educational needs, TopTips

1-2-3 Magic – the discipline system that saved my sanity

By Tania Tirraoro November 16, 2011 September 29, 2013

When you have children on the Autistic Spectrum, finding an effective solution to help with discipline is not easy. Out two AS boys are high-functioning but often did not realise …

Read more"1-2-3 Magic – the discipline system that saved my sanity"
Autism

Autism diagnoses are more common in an IT-rich region.

By Tania Tirraoro November 8, 2011 September 29, 2013

A new study from Cambridge University has for the first time found that autism diagnoses are more common in an IT-rich region. The Medical Research Council (MRC) funded study, published …

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special needs

A brilliant review of my SEN book from an award-winning blogger

By Tania Tirraoro November 3, 2011 September 29, 2013

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 …

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Autism, Disability Financial Help, SEN Reforms, special needs

Education and Training (Young People with Autism) Bill introduced.

By Tania Tirraoro November 2, 2011 November 2, 2011

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 …

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Autism, SEND Resources, special needs, TopTips

Groundbreaking dance DVD to help kids with autism.

By Tania Tirraoro October 31, 2011 September 29, 2013

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 …

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Really useful site, special educational needs, special needs

My article in SEN Magazine – order a trial copy for free

By Tania Tirraoro October 28, 2011 September 29, 2013

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 …

Read more"My article in SEN Magazine – order a trial copy for free"
Health, It's about the school, Personal Posts, special educational needs

Ritalin, talking therapies and what I think our kids really need…

By Tania Tirraoro October 26, 2011 June 29, 2015

The Health Minister, Simon Burns has said that the chief medical officer and the NHS medical director are planning to write to clinicians to remind them of the full range of …

Read more"Ritalin, talking therapies and what I think our kids really need…"
Disability Financial Help, SEN & Disability Charities, SEND Resources, special needs, Statementing

About SOS!SEN, a fantastic SEN charity

By Tania Tirraoro October 25, 2011 September 29, 2013

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 …

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Disability Financial Help, It's about the school, SNJ on Kindle

Paperback of my Statementing book now available at Amazon

By Tania Tirraoro October 25, 2011 September 29, 2013

Great news! The paperback of my SEN parents’ book, “Special Educational Needs – Getting Started With Statements”  is now available on Amazon. It currently says out of stock but it’s …

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special educational needs, special needs, TopTips

GAPS – Early screening test for Specific Language Impairment & Dyslexia

By Tania Tirraoro October 18, 2011 September 29, 2013

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 …

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special needs, Statementing

Part Two, SEN conference, Towards a Positive Future, Review

By Tania Tirraoro October 17, 2011 November 10, 2013

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 …

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Disability Financial Help, It's about the school, special educational needs, Statementing

SEN conference, Towards a Positive Future, Review part one.

By Tania Tirraoro October 17, 2011 December 2, 2013

I attended a very interesting conference on special educational needs on Friday. It was held to mark the launch of a new organisation aimed at providing a ‘one stop shop’ …

Read more"SEN conference, Towards a Positive Future, Review part one."
special educational needs, special needs, Statements of SEN, Top Picks

One Mum’s Statementing Views

By Tania Tirraoro October 15, 2011 September 29, 2013

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 …

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special educational needs, special needs

Busy weekend for SEN Events.

By Tania Tirraoro October 12, 2011 September 29, 2013

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 …

Read more"Busy weekend for SEN Events."

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