Cover -- Book title -- Contents -- About the author -- Introduction -- Part 1 Special needs - key issues -- Chapter 1 Key issues in special educational needs and disability -- Introduction -- Definitions of special educational needs and disability -- Being sensitive to language -- Attitudes and stereotypes -- Models of disability -- Understanding the concept of inclusive education -- Chapter 2 Key legislation -- Introduction -- The background to current legislation -- Chapter 3 Special educational needs and disability Code of Practice 2014 -- Introduction -- Principles of the Code of Practice -- How the Code of Practice affects early years settings -- Developing and reviewing an SEN and disability policy -- The role of the SENCO -- Chapter 4 Identifying children who may need extra support -- Introduction -- Early identification is not about 'sorting' children -- Observing the child further -- What to observe -- Using observations to create assessments -- Chapter 5 Working alongside parents -- Introduction -- Understanding the legal requirements of the EYFS and the Code of Practice in relation to parents -- Supporting parents during their journey -- Every parent and every family is different -- Principles of effective working -- Communicating with parents -- Chapter 6 The graduated approach - Assess, Plan, Do and Review -- Introduction -- Who will need the graduated approach? -- Who will be involved in the graduated approach? -- Assess -- Plan -- Carrying out the 'Do' phase of the plan -- Review -- Evidence -- Chapter 7 Sources of information and support -- Introduction -- The need for consent -- Sources of support and information -- Part 2 Working with children -- Chapter 8 Valuing and empowering children -- Introduction -- The Code of Practice -- The role of the key person -- Empowerment -- Understanding how a child develops a self-image.

Helping children to develop a positive self-image -- Suggested activities -- Chapter 9 Communication and interaction -- Introduction -- Why communication is an important skill -- Understanding the components of interaction -- Common difficulties for children -- Principles of supporting children's communication and interaction -- Strategies to develop children's language -- Suggested activities -- Chapter 10 Supporting children's cognition and learning -- Introduction -- What is cognitive development? -- Language and thought -- Understanding how information is processed -- Motivation -- Learning about abstract concepts -- Suggested activities -- Chapter 11 Social, emotional and mental health -- Introduction -- Ways of supporting children's social and emotional development -- The role of play in supporting children's social and emotional needs and mental health -- The role of physical activity in supporting children's social and emotional needs and mental health -- Identifying children who may be at risk of mental health issues -- Strategies to promote positive behaviour -- Recognising difficulties in changing children's behaviours -- Suggested activities -- Chapter 12 Supporting children's sensory and physical development -- Introduction -- Understanding why sensory development is important -- Supporting children's physical development -- Suggested activities -- Part 3 Supporting children with specific needs -- Asthma -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Autism spectrum condition (autism and Asperger syndrome) -- Cerebral palsy -- Coeliac disease -- Cystic fibrosis -- Diabetes -- Down's syndrome -- Duchenne muscular dystrophy -- Development co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) -- Deafness/hearing loss -- Dyslexia -- Eczema -- Epilepsy -- Fragile X -- Hydrocephalus -- Sickle cell anaemia -- Spina bifida -- Vision impairment/sight loss -- Index.

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Support the individual needs of children with this practical and informative guide from Penny Tassoni Fully matched to the new 2014 Special Education Needs and Disability Code of Practice, this Penny Tassoni Handbook explores supporting children with individual needs, working with parents and the issues surrounding SEN and disability. Tassoni's signature style and approach ensures that the government code is translated into a practical, informative and easy-to-read guide for anyone working in the role of a SENCO. - Helps you tailor your strategies in the key areas of communication & interaction, cognition & learning, social, emotional & mental health and sensory and/or physical needs. - Includes a detailed reference section on a wide range of specific needs from autism spectrum condition through to Fragile X. - Uses colourful design and illustrative photos which make theory easy to understand and to put into practice in real world scenarios. - Written in Penny Tassoni's easy-to-read, informative and practical style.

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