Sensory Difficulties (Special Needs in the Early Years)

by Dr Hannah Mortimer (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $4.33

  This book will provide help for prcatitioners on how to identify sensory difficulties and how to respond quickly and appropriately to them. These will include children who have mild to severe visual or hearing impairment and a few children may be registered blind or deaf. There is advice on the legal requirements of handling special needs, including information on the Code of Practice for special needs and ideas for working with parents and outside agenices. There are six chapters of practical activities linked to all six areas of the Early Learning Goals. These show how sensory difficulties can be supported in an inclusive approach that involves all children in the group. A section of supporting photocopiable activities is included and there is information on furthersources of help and information.