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SKU: BTB139B Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs - Softcover Book


Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs - Softcover Book
Purchase Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs - Softcover Book

  • Code: BTB139B
    Format: Softcover Book
    by Ruth Birnbaum     Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs - Softcover Book

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Description

If you are considering placing a child with special needs at a new school, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Should you choose a special school, or a special unit within a mainstream school? What will be the involvement of therapists? Maybe home schooling would be best? Whether the child has autism, dyslexia or any other special educational, emotional or behavioural need, this book will help you find the school that suits the child best. From drawing up a list of possibilities and setting up a school visit, to asking the right questions and recording your opinions in order to make an informed decision, "Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs" will guide you through this complex and stressful process with confidence and ease. Whether you are a parent seeking a special school, a professional researching a school, or a teacher recommending what to look for in a school, this book is a must-have reference for anyone taking school placement seriously.

Ruth Birnbaum is a Chartered Educational Psychologist in independent practice, with 27 years' experience in the field of education. A trained teacher with a Masters degree in Educational Psychology, she now visits schools across the UK to audit provision and advise parents and legal consultants on which schools are most appropriate for which children.

Review

With any child, a new school is a concern. "Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs" is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to be prepared when preparing their special needs child for a new school. Author Ruth Birnbaum lists the concerns parents need to understand about new schools and searching for if they have the abilities and facilities needed to deal with the problems one's child often faces. Choosing a school for one's special child is a difficult task, and Birnbaum gives parents everything they need with "Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs", recommended. - Midwest Book Review

Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches, 287 pages