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List of contents
Foreword by Philippa Russell, Introducing Special Educational Needs, Introducing Special Educational Needs: What is Different in Scotland? Links with Other Professionals, Acronyms and Abbreviations, A Glossary of Terms and Medical Conditions, Useful Addresses: Organisations, Charities and Services: Organisations, Education, Sexuality and Relationships, Aids and Equipment, Disabled Living Centres in the UK: Leisure, Finance, Benefits, Legal Advice, Holidays, Travel, Mobility, Education Authorities in the UK: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Special Schools in the UK: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Useful Websites, Discussion Lists and Conferences on the World-Wide Web, Recommended Reading
About the author
Ann Worthington has been running the charity 'In Touch' for over 30 years and is editor of its newsletter.
Summary
This fully updated second edition is an essential reference book that contains a wealth of resources and practical information relating to the education and care of children with special educational needs.
Within its pages you will find an accessible, jargon-free overview of current SEN policies and how they affect parents, teachers and children; contact details of over 1,000 selected organizations, charities and services that exist to help the child with special educational needs; an extensive glossary of terms and medical conditions associated with special education; pointers to useful resources on the Internet; the names and addresses of Local Education Authorities, all of which can provide information on inclusive schooling; the names and addresses of over 1,800 special schools in the UK; and advice on how to make links with other professionals, to ensure all children with special educational needs are getting the attention to which they are entitled.
Any teacher, teaching assistant, parent or carer of a child or children with special educational needs will find this book a useful companion.
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"The Fulton Special Education Digest represents a major undertaking and seems likely to play an important reference-role in the lives of many connected with special educational needs. It is easy to use, relatively jargon-free, and has the merit of containing a vast expanse of material within a single volume." -- Support for Learning
