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SNJ Posts 2011-2008
2011
- The Unacceptable Truth: 20 SEND legal rights at risk from the Government’s SEND reformsYou may be feeling like the Department for Education has beaten you into submission this year with confusing consultation after…Continue reading »
- Special Educational Needs stories of the weekThis will be the last one of the year as i take a break and concentrate on my boys for…Continue reading »
- Christmas Giveaway – a copy of my SEN Book'Tis the season and all that, and I'm giving away one copy of my SEN book, Special Educational Needs -…Continue reading »
- SEN & Special Needs Stories I’ve spotted this weekHere's my usual round up of the more interesting special needs stories in the UK this week. SEN Magaine: Better…Continue reading »
- “What’s the difference between a problem child and a child with a genuine problem? – VideoI'm delighted to highlight a programme about identifying a child with ADHD. Do you recognise your child from the descriptions…Continue reading »
- SEN round up for this weekBelow are stories with an SEN angle that caught my eye this week. The Sun: Dance taught autistic Shannon to speak…Continue reading »
- Book Review of Special Educations Needs: Getting Started with StatementsSpecial Educations Needs: Getting Started with Statements – the parent to parent guide to getting your child the help they…Continue reading »
- IPSEA – A wonderful charity for free advice and support for SENIn my book, Special Educational Needs, Getting Started With Statements, I make several references to a special educational needs charity called…Continue reading »
- 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…Continue reading »
- SENAC for Special Needs Advice in Northern IrelandIf you're in Northern Ireland and you're looking for help with getting your child the special educational needs support they…Continue reading »
- Why I’m backing the call for a revolution in ICT teachingMy younger son (or Youngest as he's known around here) is a 12 year old computer wizard. He has so…Continue reading »
- Finished at School – Important Campaign by Ambitious about AutismToday I am delighted to feature a guest blog from Anabel Unity Sale of Ambitious about Autism to highlight their Finished…Continue reading »
- SEN Stories of interest in the last weekBelow are a few of the more interesting stories I've seen about SEN in the past week. If you'd like…Continue reading »
- What do parents of a newly-diagnosed child need?I recently attended the launch of Family Voice Surrey, the new local forum for parents and carers of children with SEN…Continue reading »
- My article in SEN Magazine: Can teachers recognise SEN in bright pupils?I have an article in the current issue of SEN Magazine, entitled Can teachers recognise SEN in bright pupils. [caption…Continue reading »
- 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…Continue reading »
- 1-2-3 Magic – the discipline system that saved my sanityWhen you have children on the Autistic Spectrum, finding an effective solution to help with discipline is not easy. Out…Continue reading »
- Autism diagnoses are more common in an IT-rich region.A new study from Cambridge University has for the first time found that autism diagnoses are more common in an…Continue reading »
- A brilliant review of my SEN book from an award-winning bloggerThis review is kindly reproduced with permission from Claire Sarcone, author of the award-winning "A Boy With Asperger's" Blog I remember all too…Continue reading »
- Education and Training (Young People with Autism) Bill introduced.Education and Training (Young People with Autism) Bill introduced. A private member's bill has been introduced in parliament to…Continue reading »
- 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.…Continue reading »
- My article in SEN Magazine – order a trial copy for freeI'm very excited as I have an article in the new edition of SEN Magazine. It's in their 'Point of…Continue reading »
- Ritalin, talking therapies and what I think our kids really need…The Health Minister, Simon Burns has said that the chief medical officer and the NHS medical director are planning to…Continue reading »
- About SOS!SEN, a fantastic SEN charitySOS!SEN is a small charity based in Middlesex that offers a fantastic service to parents who are trying to secure…Continue reading »
- Paperback of my Statementing book now available at AmazonGreat news! The paperback of my SEN parents' book, "Special Educational Needs - Getting Started With Statements" is now available…Continue reading »
- GAPS – Early screening test for Specific Language Impairment & DyslexiaHave you heard of GAPS? The chances are, the answer is no. And yet it's billed as a highly accurate,…Continue reading »
- Part Two, SEN conference, Towards a Positive Future, ReviewThis is the second part of the SEN conference review in Newbury, leading, logically enough from ... Part One Former…Continue reading »
- SEN conference, Towards a Positive Future, Review part one.I attended a very interesting conference on special educational needs on Friday. It was held to mark the launch of…Continue reading »
- One Mum’s Statementing ViewsHere is a parent's view of the statementing battle for her son and her advice about the process. I wish…Continue reading »
- 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…Continue reading »
- Five star review for Getting Started With StatementsMy new book, Special Educational Needs - Getting Started With Statements has just had its first Amazon review. Wordswell gave…Continue reading »
- Special Educational Needs – Getting Started With Statements Unique new parent-to-parent ebook launched to help SEN children with ‘hidden disabilities’ get the help they need.Today my book on is launched as an ebook. Here is the press release FARNHAM, 10th October 2011: A mother…Continue reading »
- My new book for parents looking for SEN help – launched Monday 10th October 2011On Monday, I officially launch my new book aimed at helping parents of special needs children get the education they…Continue reading »
- Unofficial Exclusions – we want to hear from you.Yesterday, I was talking to a friend of mine who is a highly experienced SEN Advocate. I told her of…Continue reading »
- The sidelong glances that can cause anguishOne of the most difficult things to cope with when your child has a 'hidden' disability that affects their behaviour…Continue reading »
- Autism Alert Card Developed by local group.Autism Rights Group Highlands has developed its own Autism Alert card. The ARGH Autism Alert card is designed and produced by…Continue reading »
- NICE Publishes Guidelines on AutismNew recommendations have been published aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of children and young people with autism. NICE,…Continue reading »
- The Misunderstood Child – by Kathy WintersThis wonderful poem has been around for a while but I thought it might strike a chord with some of…Continue reading »
- Special Needs Jungle Facebook PageSpecial Needs Jungle now has a Facebook page, where I will post SEN news updates and blog post notifications. Do…Continue reading »
- The SEN Green Paper: history repeating – from SEN MagazineThe following article extract is taken with permission from SEN Magazine, the UK's leading special educational needs magazine. The SEN…Continue reading »
- Great Expectations – Educational Support campaign from NASThis post is reproduced with kind permission from the National Autistic Society Half of all children with autism wait over…Continue reading »
- The Disney Channel & AspergersMy eldest, who is autistic, likes to watch the Disney Channel. My youngest, who is also autistic, derisively calls it…Continue reading »
- The SEN Green Paper 2011I've been wading my way through the Green Paper on SEN and one thing really sticks out - what happens…Continue reading »
2010
- The Unacceptable Truth: 20 SEND legal rights at risk from the Government’s SEND reformsYou may be feeling like the Department for Education has beaten you into submission this year with confusing consultation after…Continue reading »
- A Good Image for Asperger Syndrome[caption id="attachment_405" align="alignleft" width="169"] Cover for This Last Summer[/caption] I'm about to blow my own trumpet, so look away now…Continue reading »
- Green Paper on SEN – Get Your Voice HeardYou have a chance to comment on the newly published Green Paper on children and young people with special educational…Continue reading »
- The Right Support Gets ResultsClare's son was written off as lazy by teachers as a child. Severely Dyslexic and Dyspraxic, he faced an uphill…Continue reading »
2009
- The Unacceptable Truth: 20 SEND legal rights at risk from the Government’s SEND reformsYou may be feeling like the Department for Education has beaten you into submission this year with confusing consultation after…Continue reading »
- Should children with Asperger Syndrome automatically be statutorily assessed?What's your opinion - should children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome automatically be statutorily assessed? I think they should because despite…Continue reading »
- The Lamb Inquiry – a reviewThe long-awaited Lamb inquiry has finally been published today. In it, its author, Brian Lamb has called for a major…Continue reading »
- The Lamb InquiryThe Lamb inquiry, an investigation into the provision of SEN in the UK and the production of recommendations by its…Continue reading »
- New Autism Act Passes Final HurdleNew Autism Act Passes Final Hurdle The National Autistic Society is today celebrating the passing into law of the Autism…Continue reading »
- Don’t Write Me Off – NAS campaignThe National Autistic Society has today released figures showing that only 15% of adults with an autustic spectrum disorder are…Continue reading »
- Daily Mirror Launches Caring For Carers CampaignThe Daily Mirror is today launching a new "Caring For Carer's" campaign to highlight the disgraceful situation regarding the level…Continue reading »
- Back to school – but is it the right one?For the first time since my sons started at their special school, this term we have had no fees to…Continue reading »
- More House – A School To Be Proud OfSaturday was the last official day of term - Founder's Day. This is something we all look forward to and…Continue reading »
- Books I recommend for Special NeedsI have quite a collection of books about special needs and parenting and thought I would share some recommendations with…Continue reading »
- Journey’s End for our Statement – And a Brighter Future.Just to update the post about my son getting the statement of Special Needs, we've just heard that the LEA…Continue reading »
- Rose Dyslexia report – will it be enough?Government adviser Sir Jim Rose's report on dyslexia has been widely reported today. BBC News said, "More teachers will be…Continue reading »
- An Actor’s Life For Him.My 11 year old has just had his first co-starring role in a school play. He's currently playing Ratty in…Continue reading »
- Asperger’s Links Blog[caption id="attachment_275" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The new Asperger's Links site"][/caption] I've just started another new site which concentrates on resources for…Continue reading »
- Give ASD children the school provision they needThe Times today (Saturday 13 June 2009) has an article about children with special needs being excluded from school. It…Continue reading »
- Mother behind autism advert meets Brown – London Evening StandardMother behind autism advert meets Brown - London Evening Standard A mother who wrote a message to Gordon Brown on…Continue reading »
- Child-Free.. as free as the wind blows..This morning, without so much as a backwards glance, both our autistic children climbed on board a coach with their…Continue reading »
- See my other blog – Not As AdvertisedI've decided to start a second blog. I know, that's just greedy but there are plenty of them to go…Continue reading »
- UK lacks Adult Autism/Asperger’s ServicesThe news today that eight out of ten doctors need more help to spot autism shows the huge gap in…Continue reading »
- Long ago..when I was somebodyLong, long ago, before I was 'Special Needs Mum', I had a great career as a television journalist and news…Continue reading »
- Many autism cases ‘undiagnosed’ – BBC NewsA significant number of children with autism and related disorders could be undiagnosed, a study has suggested. (Reports BBC News…Continue reading »
2008
- The Unacceptable Truth: 20 SEND legal rights at risk from the Government’s SEND reformsYou may be feeling like the Department for Education has beaten you into submission this year with confusing consultation after…Continue reading »
- SEN Assessment Form Part 2Please note this is from the pre-2014 SEN system in England. Further to the earlier blog 'The SEN Assessment Form…Continue reading »
- The SEN Assessment Form – Yipes!NOTE: This post is from the pre-2014 SEND reforms in England. However, the advice is still useful, whichever jurisdiction you…Continue reading »
- Diary of a Special Needs Mum Pt 1I was talking to the head of the Juniors Department at my sons' school the other day. She noted that…Continue reading »
- Get to Grips with the SEN Code of PracticeNOTE: THIS ARTICLE IS FROM THE PRE-2014 SEN SYSTEM IN ENGLAND so is no longer relevant. However is is still…Continue reading »
- Angel of MercenarySomeone rear-ended my car yesterday while I was waiting in a queue of traffic. My 8 year old ASD son…Continue reading »
- Really good siteIf you're trying to get a statement for your child take a look at this website. Douglas Silas runs a…Continue reading »
- It’s all about the school.Yesterday, my younger child was discharged from regular check-ups with their nurse practitioner at the specialist clinic; a cause for…Continue reading »
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