Supporting Children with Fragile X Syndrome

Hull Learning Services comprise a dedicated team of experienced, multi-disciplinary professionals who are involved at every level with pupils who have special needs - and with their teachers and support assistants. They have built up a wealth of expertise in recent years, on how to meet children's needs in an inclusive environment and have produced this series of books as a way of sharing their extensive knowledge and understanding with colleagues - especially support assistants - in schools and other settings.

• Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as amended by the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001; Chapter 2 Definition and causes of fragile X syndrome; Chapter 3 Characteristics of fragile X syndrome; Chapter 4 Support staff: effective deployment; Chapter 5 Support staff: roles and responsibilities; Chapter 6 Support staff: guidelines for working with pupils; Chapter 7 Accessing the curriculum; Chapter 8 The learning environment; Chapter 9 A multi-sensory approach to teaching; Chapter 10 Differentiation; Chapter 11 Addressing behavioural issues; Chapter 12 Developing language; Chapter 13 Addressing sensory sensitivity; Chapter 14 Improving memory; Chapter 15 Developing fine motor skills; Chapter 16 Developing self-esteem; Chapter 17 Promoting positive peer-group relationships; Chapter 18 Emotional issues; Chapter 19 The family; Chapter 20 Creating effective parent partnerships; Chapter 21 Individual Education Plans