Category: Resources
-
Figures for Self Harm amongst Girls has doubled in the last 4 years in the UK. This new article from Dr Tina Rae, gives some terrific insights into this issue.
-
In this new article Professor Carpenter, former Director of the DfE funded Project on Children with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, discusses what new teaching and learning approaches are required to truly meet the needs of the children. Research has shown that Engagement is the key to successful learning for these children, and, indeed, any child with Special Needs. The article…
-
For a child or adult with a Learning Disability dealing with grief can be very difficult and life disorientating. Books Beyond Words enables this topic to be dealt with in a meaningful, compassionate and understandable way. Bereavement Mini Book-Set Available Here
-
“Girls with Autism; flying under the radar” – a new mini guide for schools and child based services.
To mark World Autism Awareness Day, nasen has launched a new mini – guide highlighting the needs of girls with , or without a diagnosis of Autism. Written by Jo Egerton and Barry Carpenter, with contributions from the Girls with ASC Working Party, the guide is a free download to schools and services. The guide…
-
A new article for UKEdChat at GL Assessment: http://ukedchat.com/2016/03/06/dealing-with-childrens-mental-health-issues-as-a-teacher/
-
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ratified by most European countries foresees an inclusive education for all. Within this context most European countries have expressed their political will to implement the inclusive philosophies and concepts at all levels of policy and services related to issues for persons with disability (The European…
-
Pica is often a misunderstood, or as a little known condition in children with developmental disabilities, but it can have a devastating effect on their learning and quality of life. The article below raises some of the key issues in an informative and relevant way. Click the thumbnail below to open and download the full…
-
In these days of Assessment without Levels , a new range of possibilities emerge for utilising the EPS for the continuous assessment of children with Special Educational Needs. The article by Karam Bogal on pages 16-19 of the latest issue of SEND magazine, illustrates how the EPS can be used effectively for Baseline Assessment. (…
-
Even though mental illness can be more common among autistic people than the general population, the mental health of people on the autism spectrum is often overlooked. The National Autistic Society provides a range of information and advice on dealing with mental health issues and anxiety, which can be found on our website. http://www.autism.org.uk/about/health/mental-health
Barry Carpenter Education 