Working With Hannah

Before working as classroom assistants for children with special educational needs Liz Wise worked in marketing and PR before becoming a counsellor and Chris Glass had a background in nursing and nurse education.

• 1.An Overview of Inclusive Education 2.The Statementing Process 3.Hannah's Story 4.Finding a School 5.Hannah Arrives 6.The School Responds 7.Talking Without Speech 8.Moving Around the School 9.Hannah's Physiotherapy Programme 10.Eating, Drinking and Using the Toilet 11.Will You Be My Friend? 12.Day-to-Day Learning 13.Being Different 14.Moving On Afterword: A Note from Hannah's Parents

'A most useful resource for both teachers and learning support assistants in mainstream schools ... inspirational.' - Down's Syndrome Association'Inspiring and helpful to any parent starting their child in mainstream schooling, and any teachers worried about taking the first steps.' - Pat Dolan, special parent, Stockport'This book should be in all school staffrooms. It is a practical guide to the successful inclusion of children with significant needs and it should make a major contribution by encouraging schools to include all children.' - Times Educational Supplement'This is a delightful, practical account of the integration of a young child with Down's Syndrome into a mainstream infant school. It shows how positive the experience can be for everyone involved when there is a good level of support from the education authority, school and the family. It is a powerful argument for finding the money to pay for proper support for children with special needs. When I am teaching a child with Down's Syndrome I will certainly go back to this book for ideas and advice. I am impatient to follow Hannah through the next stage of her education. Can we have the sequel please?' - Lise Bosher, Viewpoint'I particularly liked the personal nature of the story - Hannah is depicted as a real little girl in a real family in a real school, not just a case study. The conversational style of the book makes it easy reading that would appeal to families, teachers and teacher's aides alike. - Diane Doehring, New Zealand Down Syndrome News