Special Educational Needs: A Guide for Inclusive Practice

About the Book

'This book is timely. I hope that it will be very widely read' -Mary Warnock With a Foreword from Baroness Mary Warnock, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of special educational needs (SEN). It contains chapters written by a range of experts on different aspects of SEN, and is full of practical suggestions for how to achieve effective, inclusive practice. Various research perspectives are considered, the value of labels is examined and the need to recognize the overlapping characteristics between different syndromes is highlighted. Chapters focus on translating theory into classroom practice, and include case studies covering the Birth to 19 age range. There is coverage of: @! SEN and the state of research @! SEN and legal issues @! parents' perspectives @! speech and language difficulties @! dyspraxia and occupational therapy @! dyslexia @! dyscalculia @! Auditory Processing Disorder @! Behavioural Optometry @! Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) @! Asperger's Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorder @! Tourette's Syndrome Ideal for those undertaking teacher education courses, as well as experienced teachers, therapists and policy makers, this book is a guide to understanding and supporting learners with additional needs.

Table of Contents:
Foreword - Baroness Warnock PART ONE: POLICY, PRACTICE AND PROVISION Introduction - Gavin Reid and Lindsay Peer Special and Additional Support Needs in England and Scotland: Current Dilemmas and Solutions - Sheila Riddell, Elisabet Weedon and Neville Harris The State of the Research: Compromise, Consensus or Disarray? - Elias Avramidis and Brahm Norwich Inclusion and SEN: A Dialogic Inquiry into Controversial Issues - Artemi Sakellariadis SEN: The Potential Impact and Influence of the Social Model of Disability - Charles Weedon PART TWO: PERSPECTIVES FROM PRACTICE Speech and Language - Janet Farrugia and Janet O′Keefe Auditory Processing Disorder - Tony Sirimanna Dyspraxia from an Occupational Therapy Perspective - Jane Abdullah Vision and Learning - Keith Holland Good Practice in Training Specialist Teachers and Assessors of People with Dyslexia - Sheena Bell and Bernadette McLean Literacy - Margaret Crombie The Morphological Approach - Neville Brown and Daryl Brown Managing Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia - Steve Chinn PART THREE: SYNDROMES AND BARRIERS Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or Hyperkinetic Disorder) - Dr Richard Soppitt Visual Impairment and Mainstream Education: Beyond Mere Awareness-Raising - John Ravenscroft Students with Hearing Loss - Jill Duncan Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Challenges, Issues and Responses - Gavin Reid and Sionah Lannen Understanding Tourette Syndrome - Judy Barrow and John Davidson PART FOUR: WORKING TOGETHER SEN: The Role and Perspectives of Practitioner Educational Psychologists - Kevin Woods SEN and Legal Issues: Advocacy and Accountability - John Friel Parents′ Perspectives - Lindsay Peer, Gavin Reid and Susan Strachan

About the Author :
Dr Lindsay Peer CBE is a recently retired Practitioner Psychologist, international speaker, author and expert witness. In 2002, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to Education and Dyslexia. She was a Patron of GroOops, a charity dedicated to creating an emotionally healthy, dyslexia aware world. In 2011, she was presented with an Outstanding Lifetime Academic Achievement Award by the British Dyslexia Association. In 2017, she was awarded a Science Council Chartered Scientist CPD Commendation. She was an Associate Fellow and Chartered Scientist of the British Psychological Society, and a Fellow of the International Academy of Research in Learning Disabilities and the Royal Society of Arts. She was a member of the Association of Child Psychologists in Private Practice, and of the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She remains registered to practice with the Health and Care Professions Council. She was Education Director and Deputy CEO of the British Dyslexia Association. She has many years’ experience as a teacher, teacher trainer and SENCo. She has lectured extensively as a keynote speaker and advised governments, policy makers, lawyers, adults, schools, psychologists, therapists and parents. She has published a considerable body of material both theoretical and practical, and published the first ground-breaking book linking Glue Ear with Dyslexia. She is also an Advanced Paediatric Sleep Practitioner. Dr Gavin Reid is an international consultant, psychologist and author based in Vancouver, Canada. He is co-director of the Reading Lab where he carries out consultancies and psychological assessments. He is also currently involved in a number of consultancy and writing projects. Dr. Reid was formerly a classroom teacher (10 years) and university lecturer (16 years). He was a senior lecturer at Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh from 1991-2007 where he wrote the first Masters course in dyslexia in the UK in 1993. He has written 40 books in the field of dyslexia, learning skills and motivation. His books have been translated into seven languages.

Review :
′This is a comprehensive guide that covers many of the facets of special educational needs...Each section contains a collection of essays and includes work from many prominent names in the field of special education′
-Claire O′Keeffe, Special Children

′It includes some interesting individual chapters that will be of particular interest to SENCOs undertaking postgraduate studies, and it is good to see contributions from acknowledges experts in a range of disciplines′
-SENCO Update

′This book is timely. I hope that it will be very widely read′ -
Mary Warnock

′I had a read of the sample chapter and it is very good. It is great to see proper evidence based work in our field and not just conjecture. I was also interested to read the comparison with the Scottish experience′
John McKendrick, Barrister

′Due to its organisation and succinctness, it would be of interest to all wanting to explore SEN a little further′
-SNIP

′Edited by two experts in the field of special educational needs, Lindsay Peer and Gavin Reid, this book makes an immediate impact as being worth reading′
-REACH

′It truly is a multidisciplinary publication, which addresses the complexities and vagaries that exist within the educational system′
British Journal of Occupational Therapy′

′This is an excellent reference source for all of those working to support children with additional needs, whether at home, in school or in hospital′ This book brings together a wealth of information and guidance from professionals in the field of Special Educational Needs... ideal for anyone wanting to become a specialist teacher. This was recommended as a useful book for students who wish to get a good overview of SEN and Inclusion. Generally a useful and challenging book for students.
The book offers consideration of both the theoretical and practical issues in SEN.
I was not impressed, however, by the chapter on morphology by Brown and Brown and I would warn my students Very helpful book A good general text. There are several chapters that will be of interest to students on dyslexia courses. It is written in an accessible way and provides a starting point for further research for students working at master′s level. fantastic range of issues covered: all essential areas addressed. Always good to see Reid in publication! additional texts now being ordered for wider audiennce - will be recommended text for revalidation This book provides a comprehensive introductory text covering the field of special education. The use of labelling and different syndromes are explored and show how this might impact on practitioner attitudes and practice. Case studies give a useful insight for those new to the field of SEN. This is one of the best books for lecturers and students. The book gives a system guide for inclusive practice in all educational setting. It covers all the important and current topics that practitioners of inclusive educational practice need to know. This has been also inspected by the MA team who would like it added to the recommemded books on the SEN courses. I think it gave a good overview although I do not think inclusion is an easy state to adopt, many pupils being withdrawn from classes to have extra support which may be integration but not inclusion A comprehensive coverage of current thinking around the inclusion of pupils labelled as having special educational needs. A really good general text which is useful for students to get a ′big picture′ overview. This is a valuable text for understanding multiagency working. This has been recommended to our undergraduates studying for a BA in SEN and Inclusion. The specific module it relates to is multiagency working. SEND is one of the key areas of focus for Ofsted inspections in ITE, and we are currently looking to improve our provision of learning in this area, so a new title is a welcome addition to resources. Highly recommended and very interesting facts. great resources for myself and my students! will definitely be using this within my teaching! easy to follow. easy to read! as i have alot of SEN students this was a great read for myself and even college staff! An informative, easy to read text for Foundation students. It offers invaluable information about the broad area of Additional Learning Needs and will be recommended reading throughout the two course. It is a good book though for those who are dealing with special needs learners, a very good insight into different scenarios etc This is a comprehensive essential guide for all those who work within the Early Years setting who are required to develop their subject knowledge in Special Educational Needs.

Highly recommended! A particularly useful guide for undergraduate students which introduces a variety of significant themes relating to SEND. The structure of the book, activities and links to websites and additional reading provide a particularly engaging approach to promoting discussion and learner independence. Such a text for our 3 year BA Education students is invaluable, whilst the format and sequencing lends itself well to discrete adoption on individual points or full chapter reading. In consequence I found the detail, referencing and breadth especially appropriate for a full 3 year degree course.
For PGCE students I will be suggesting they consult a copy and refer to this during the year as supplementary reading to their established Lecture tour. This publication provides an overview of some of the highest incidence disabilities which SENCos are likely to encounter in the course of their teaching and coordination. As such, it provides invaluable information for developing whole school professional development sessions. The work is exceptionally well researched, yet accessible for practitioners. I encouage SENCos to refer to this book particularly to extend their knowledge of specific disabilities. Essential reading for all teachers in mainstream and special schools. Excellent book A valuable resource for all level of students concerned with including children with additional learning needs in practice. I found this book fascinating, but particularly chapter 12 on the "Morphological Approach" and chapter 9 on "Vision and Learning". This will provide excellent supplementary reading for the students on our course, particularly in the context of research for their final assignment. Will be added to the reading list for our inclusion and SEN focus. This book will support the students in their SEN task and activity and be used within our input session as reading material. an absolutley fabulous book, absolutely essential for all SEN teaching I will certainly be recommending this book to anyone covering the SEN units of the course as well as those with an interest into persuing this as a career.

The book gives wide coverage of all the main needs you are likely to encounter in a school environment. Its format is easy to understand and there are lots of references and guides to further reading for those wanting to go deeper into any particular area.
The summary at the end of each chapter is both helpful and thought provoking, whilst case studies help to make the link to practice. A well presented and insightful text for all interested parties. Case studies and standalone chapters covering a range of special educational needs topics are especially informative. Recommended as reading and as a reference guide for educators and practitioners associated with this field of work. Very clear and accessible with learning objectives at the start of each chapter and a summary and further reading at the end. I particularly valued Part 3 on syndromes and barriers which is informative and the final part is indeed very timely as it considers ′working together′. A very useful resource. This is an informative text book which tracks inclusion over a period of rapid change in policy. it recognises children as individuals rather than as a vast group who all need the same for inclusion to work for them. the chapters regarding specific needs are up-to-date and comprehensive. An interesting book, well designed and structured, lovely lay-out. Overall: Very helpful for lecturers. Especially chapter 3 was very helpful for my context. The chapters are rather short and therefor the information stays a bit instrumental and superficial. A wide-ranging introductory guide to SEND, mainly in school-age children, with thought-provoking contributions from respected authors. As someone who teaches literacy and numeracy with disadvantaged adults and about to achieve my DTLLS qualification, I was very interested to see what this book would bring.

I was hoping for information on what the syndromes and barriers mean for the learners and how I might be able to use this to the learner′s advantage when teaching. However, I do not think this is the book′s intention.

Having said that, this book would be invaluable for those not working specifically with disadvantaged adults as it brings together many different perspectives across a wide range of syndromes and barriers.

In terms of those working towards a teaching qualification, the background to inclusive practice, policies, practice, and provision is very helpful.

All in all, an interesting book and one I would recommend for those not already working in this field.

Footnote: I do keep dipping into this book and learning new things! great for the special needs unit of child care, the students can make reference to this book and it is a valuable essential. This is an essential resource for anyone working in education at all levels. I have used information from this to apply to learners along with using the information to guide and support fellow colleagues. A useful overview of special education needs provision This book is a useful handbook which is very readable. It is organised to discuss current issues surrounding SEN as well as providing informative chapters about some of the more widely seen conditions. The case studies and discussion points are useful to explore with students. This book has helped primary undergraduate trainees to reflect on their practice and develop knowledge of how to ensure all children in their care feel included. An excellent book when delivering special needs. The chapters within in the book are all relevant and current to what is happening in the world of special needs. An excellent resource for my students. This is a very comprehensive and well written book which provides an excellent backdrop to the dilemmas facing practitioners working with children identified as having special needs. The use of case studies allows the reader to reflect on how barriers to learning can impact on the child′s life.
In addition to providing perspectives from practice, it raises contentious issues for discussion about the social model of disability and inclusion. Finally it addresses some of the issues in multidisciplinary work to ensure a broad and balanced curriculum for all children, whatever their disability.
For learners who work within the special educational sector or as a 1:2:1 worker and intend to cover the units aimed directly at their work this is a very useful text book. It provides insightful suggestions for practice. A good relatively up to date book on SEN. Providing relevant case studies areas for further discussion and critical thinking.Sign posting the student to furtehr reading This book has contains a comprehensive coverage of special needs and support those working in the fiels A well written text which will help students understand more about SEN in practice.
This is a subject that has been addressed well within the book and is very informative. This book will be used by all our Teaching Training learners This book brings together a wealth of information and guidance from professionals in the field of Special Educational Needs. The book is well signposted enabling ready reference but is also written in a very readable style for more thorough reading. The book is targeted at specialists or those training to become specialists in the field of special education.
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The book begins with an update on current policy, research and practice with some interesting points for discussion and suggestions for further reading. The emphasis of the book is on linking together the broad area of special educational needs. This is achieved through fascinating contributions from experts in a range of fields including, amongst others, Sheena Bell and Bernadette McLean discussing key issues pertaining to teacher training best practice and Steve Chinn on Dyscalculia.
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Each chapter begins with a section outlining the ‘’Learning Objectives’’ and concludes with a summary. Examples of case studies and a list of relevant websites are also provided nicely linking up theory and practise and pin-points readers in the right direction for further reading. The book concludes with a section on ‘working together’ and a touching chapter on parents’ perspectives. This book is ideal for anyone wanting to become a specialist teacher.
A good range of topics covered in an easy to read manner.
Particularly like the discussion points and further reading sections. This is an excellent book that provides a critical review of issues on ′inclusion′ and special educational needs. Chapters provide a dynamic reading and relevant information to develop reflective skills when working with young children with additional needs and their families. An interesting and up to date book which will be a valuable source of information for teachers who have SEN students in their classroom This book provides a comprehensive overview and introduction to inclusive practice and what it entails. This text is useful for reading cover to cover but also easy to dip into for further information about specific areas of Special Educational Needs. There is a helpful list of acronyms that practitioners may come across and the whole text is set out in a very clear and accessible way. The discussion points are helpful for self-reflection or as suggestions for group work and the suggestions at the end of each chapter for further reading with useful website addresses make it an excellent tool of reference. Excellent all - round source for use across a range of courses including ITE, BA (Education Studies) and MA (Special and Inclusive Education). Sakellariadis and Papendorf chapters especially useful for some of my current modules.
An excellent book which gives comprehensive information on a wide range of issues.
I think that it will prove very useful for students.