Product Description

The second edition of a reference book that contains a wealth of resources and practical information relating to the education and care of children with special educational needs. Within the book's pages the reader will find: an accessible, jargon-free overview of current SEN policies and how they affect parents, teachers and children; contact details of over 1000 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 1800 special schools in the UK; and advice on how to make links with otehr professionals, to ensure all chidlren with special educational needs are getting the attention to which they are entitled. Teachers, teaching assistants, and parents or carers of a child with special educational needs should find this book a useful companion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1075042 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-20
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 392 pages

Review
'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.'

From the Back Cover

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.

About the Author
Ann Worthington has been running the charity 'In Touch' for over 30 years and is editor of its newsletter.