Michael Mednick

Supporting Children with Multiple Disabilities

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The education of children with multiple disabilities is concerned with improving their quality of life and finding ways to overcome barriers to learning. The law indicates a move towards equal opportunities and inclusive education for all pupils. Those with complex needs have the right to receive appropriate education alongside their peers, to become enlightened, enabled and empowered. Supporting Children with Multiple Disabilities addresses the growing needs of professionals in a variety of educational settings, and provides a practical support framework for children, professionals and parents. Techniques and methods are explored, leading the reader to find a range of keys that will empower them to unlock the door of learning for all multiple-disabled children. Chapters focus on: - Assessing children's abilities - Possible problems of children with multiple disabilities - Facilitating access to appropriate learning environments - Supporting and including children with multiple disabilities in the classroom - Developing mobility and motor skills - Facilitating effective communication - Developing a multi-sensory curriculum - Facilitating access to the National Curriculum in mainstream education This second edition has been updated throughout and now includes information on the Signalong signing system, visual timetables, personal passports, baseline assessment and P scales, learning resources and new technology. This is an invaluable guide for all who work with multiple-disabled children.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury USA
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 205
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 291mm x 212mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 630g
• ISBN-13: 9780826492982
• ISBN-10: 0826492983
• Artikelnr.: 21860700

Autorenporträt

Michael Mednick

Inhaltsangabe

Contents Introduction Children with multiple disabilities Terminology
Definitions Meeting people with multiple disabilities Key points Possible
problems Disorders and delays Problems related to medication Eating
problems Other problems Implications for multiple-disabled children Common
conditions Syndromes Specific problems for parents Diet and behaviour Key
points Developing effective communication skills Role of an Intervenor or
Intensive Interaction Identifying 'Yes' and 'No' Finding the Key Selecting
a communication mode Communication modes Tips for engaging in communication
Key points Facilitating the use of sensory information and developing a
multi-sensory curriculum Function of the brain Visual perceptual
difficulties Role of an Optometrist The sensory system Sensory integration
Multi-sensory curriculum Key points Assessment Purposes of assessment Types
of assessment General propositions Evaluating assessment tools and
procedures Current approaches to assessment Observation skills Observation
schedules Task analysis The ABC chart Fixed Interval Sampling Event
sampling chart Baselines 'P' Scales Key points Access to appropriate
environments The school building A classroom environment checklist Reactive
Environments Key points Mobility and Motor Skills Approaches to developing
motor skills Motor development Stretching Equipment Sitting Supporting
sitting Standing Walking Other equipment Manual Handling Handling Equipment
Risk Assessment Key points Support frameworks in mainstream education
Facilitating inclusive education Support frameworks Basic principles of
working with multiple disabled children Short-Term Planning Sheet Weekly
Planning Sheet Weekly Record Support Sheet Access to a Curriculum in
mainstream education Ways to guide good practice Independence and Life
Skill Training Guidelines to facilitate subjects in the National Curriculum
Curriculum Boxes Key points Final Thoughts Glossary References