Supporting Children with Learning Difficulties

Christine Turner has recently retired as a Special School classroom teacher and curriculum coordinator. Chris taught children aged 3-19-years-old with severe and profound learning disabilities and additional sensory and physical impairments in special schools across the United Kingdom for almost 25 years.

• Acknowledgments; Preface; A Note on Terminology; 1. A Brief Introduction to Learning Disabilities; 2. Effects of a Learning Disability upon the Child; 3. Effects of a Learning Disability upon the Family; 4. Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties; 5. Sharing Information; 6. The Learning Environment; 7. Language and Communication; 8. It's Not Just Words; 9. Is It Really Science?; 10. Learning Through the Senses; 11. Breaking Things Down; 12. Making use of ICT; 13. Anticipation, Routine and Rewards; 14. Suggestions for Success; Glossary; Index.

'This is a comprehensive text suitable for both practitioners and parents. A wealth of strategies are shared alongside really helpful examples. The classroom practice advocated includes both approaches that are recognized to be effective, whilst also being creative and sensitive to an individuals needs. I particular liked the chapter dedicated to the broader impact of learning difficulties, so often ignored, which is written sensitively. At all times, the uniqueness of the child is acknowledged and there are also good suggestions for further reading.' Edward Sellman, Lecturer in Education, University of Nottingham, UK.