Learning differences – SEND
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This blog post is about the importance of viewing the parent as the expert in their own child and why it is a valid approach. https://itmustbemum.wordpress.com/2017/03/14/who-knows-my-child-best/
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This is a brilliant explanation of how SEN support in schools (the graduated approach) should be implemented. It's written by a parent whose child (like my own) has been harmed by being left unsupported in school so it is personal for her and it is written with an audience of parents in mind. However, she is a highly skilled communicator and her descriptions of barriers to learning and the assess, plan, do review cycle are really helpful. https://itmustbemum.wordpress.com/2017/02/26/sen-support-in-schools-were-missing-the-point/
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Supporting colour blind children
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Hello All, We have recently found out that a child (aged 4) at our setting is colour blind. I would really love to find out about of any activities, support techniques or resources that any of you have used. Thanks in advance, Vicki
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This blog post makes some important points about requesting an EHC needs assessment. https://itmustbemum.wordpress.com/2017/02/12/you-are-not-asking-for-an-ehc-plan/ I think it's also important to make parents aware that most decisions not to carry out an assessment are reversed if the parent submits an appeal to the SEND tribunal. Submitting an appeal is free and and doesn't require legal representation. I hope this is useful to practitioners and parents.
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Hi, We have a child attending the nursery who has selective mutism. Her key person would like to use a few books with the other children to help them understand why the child doesn't talk to them or interact with them whilst they play. There are a few I have found online but I would really like it if anyone is able to recommend any books they have used in the past. Many thanks Sarah
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This is a blog post written by a parent who has a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome and has experienced difficulties working with professionals who do not understand her needs. I thought it might be helpful to share this post to help practitioners understand a bit more and maybe adapt their approach a little. It's good to bear in mind that if you're working with a child who has autism, there is an increased chance that you are also working with a parent who is one the spectrum, although they may not be aware of it themselves. I hope you find it useful. https://itmustbemum.wordpress.com/2017/02/10/engaging-with-professionals-when-you-are-a-parent-with-aspergers/
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A couple of friends and I have decided to write a blog, primarily to share some of the knowledge we have gained over the years of trying to get appropriate educational provision for our children who have autism. We have done it in the hope of helping and empowering other parents who are in the same boat. I've called myself Rosie and Jo's mum (not my girls' real names). Some of it is quite hard to read because our children now have very significant needs but there is also information on there that we would have really benefited from earlier on in our journeys. We would like lots of parents to see it so, if you have an opportunity, please share it with people who migh…
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Hi we have a child at our setting who is due to start school she displays ASD traits but has no spoken language, just sounds. She is making progress and has professional support. Her parents have asked what questions they should be asking when they look around schools. I just wanted to gather some advice to see what you would suggest. Thanks
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I am fuming! New child started today. He is exhibiting an array of symptom which might suggest ASD. His parents have been worried and so took him to the doctors who announced within 5 minutes that as he made eye contact with her, he did not have ASD and was perfectly fine! When he went to his 2 year old check he refused to be weighed or measured (plus other issues) the health visitor said...'oh it's ok...he doesn't want to do it that's fine' signed him off as having no problems! This little chap does not speak discernable language, apart from some echolalia. Shouts to gain attention, not toilet trained, aggressive behaviour if stopped doing things, throws toys etc etc (…
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I wonder if anyone can offer advice - we have a little boy who started with us in Sept - lovely little lad who has good language skills, knows his numbers, colours etc, good physical development but if you ask him a question he appears to have no comprehension at all. If we do a group activity - and say ask the children their favourite colour he will answer that question but then repeat the same answer for every question afterwards. The same happens if you ask him anything 1-1 - he also repeats a lot of what we say - almost parrot fashion - mainly the last 2 words. In play he will follow what other children do - copy their actions without appearing to really understand …
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