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weighted duvet
by Guest- 5 replies
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I have a boy in my preschool group who has recently had diagnosis for autism, sensory issues, bowel issues, speech and language delay, lax muscles oh and is partially deaf. At home he sleeps for about 4-5 hours max per night. Mom has today seen an Occupational Therapist for first time who mentioned using a weighted duvet to help comfort him and secure him, she was then told they were far too expensive for her and she wouldn't afford one. Mom was quite offended by this. Anyone seen/used one, do they work, are they readily available to buy?
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Travellers' children
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Hi all, I wanted to ask for some advice on how to engage with the traveller families we have at our pre-school. It's three sisters and their children, also a grandmother is involved and some friends that pick up. Thing is, they haven't identified themselves as travellers, but we know that they definitely are. We find it hard to engage them in their children's learning. There are never ending problems with the fees, progress reports never get read or signed, children don't attend the events etc. The mums are very young, in their teens or early twenties. We also noticed that they have problems with literacy (unable to fill in the forms without support). …
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Hello everybody, I have started working in the preschool recently, where I hardly saw Senco working with A SEN boy. he comes in the afternoon session and two member of staff look after him, taking turn( as he could be hard work.) Senco works only in the mornings so she hardly sees him, so I don't understand how she could able write IEP or even obs. on him. I am struggling to understand. please help me to understand this. Thanks in advance.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/radio4/posts/The-Reason-I-Jump-Book-of-the-Week Due to recuperation from an operation I have been listening to the radio a lot and this week's book of the week on radio 4 is fascinating. Why I Jump, by Naoki Higashida Translated by David Mitchell and K.A. Yoshida and introduced by David Mitchell Read by Kasper Hilton-Hille With astonishing detail and insight, thirteen year old Naoki Higashida shares his experience of the world, explaining how his autism can separate him from those around him. He reveals the slippery nature of time for a person with autism, the way that noises can shake his entire landscape, and the joy he experiences wh…
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Hi All We have a little girl at our setting who is due to start school in September. She has quite complex special needs and the Early Years Inclusion team are involved as well as paediatrician and educational psychologist. She has been with us for 2 years. Original thoughts were that she has ASD but today we were told they could not diagnose anything as they are not sure what she has although it is clear she has complex needs and will need lots of support. She has no speech and very little understanding. She is now learning Makaton and responding well to visual aids and PECs. We are waiting for her statement to come through (due tomorrow) and mum is hoping t…
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Hi I have just attended a transition meeting for a child starting Reception in September. This 4 year old child (spring born) has a cognitive delay with S&L and toileting issues as a result. We have just been told he will not be put forward to the panel for a statement. We are currently working very hard with Mum to support the child to use the toilet rather than wear nappies. My question is this; is it usual for Reception Class Teachers and Teaching Assistants NOT to change children in nappies/pull ups. We have been told that they are not allowed to change children. Children would be expected to change their own wet clothes and if clothes were soile…
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Child starting who speaks no English
by Guest colechin- 13 replies
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I have a little boy who will be starting Nursery with us after Christmas. Although mum speaks some English, the little doesn't and mum has informed me that she only speaks Hungarian to him. This will be the first time the Nursery for the Nursery to have a child who speaks a foreign language. Could you please advise me what I should put in place before he starts. I have looked at dual language books, but because I do not know any Hungarian I'm afraid of pronouncing words incorrectly. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I would like to know a bit more about dyspraxia. Could anyone suggest appropriate websites for information and books. Thank you
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Interventions?
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I was wondering if you could suggest any intervention programmes/Strategies that you have had success with. I have a number of children who I believe will be emerging at the end of the academic year in Reception. The majority of these children are EAL. I have been told I can use some of our pupil premium money to target these children but need to make sure it is going to have an impact. Have any of you been in a similar position?
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I am about to take on the role of senco/enco in my setting and I would like to purchase some books to help me in this role. I have been the EYP for 4 years so have a good knowledge of early years but want an introductory text Any recommendations?
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