Getting the educational provision you need for your special needs child can feel like an uphill struggle. This book offers clear guidance on how authorities such as Local Education Authorities, schools, the National Health Service and the Government function, what the law entitles your child to, and how you can fight most effectively for the education they need. Basing the book on her own experience of bringing up two sons with special educational needs, Ellen Power describes how she worked with - and in some cases challenged - the authorities to get the right education for her children. Outlining what she did, how she did it, and how you can do the same, she explains clearly the implications of the Special Educational Needs code of practice and the Disability Discrimination Act, as well as giving advice on diagnosis, assessment, and dealing with the authorities. Further sections look at how to address issues such as transition between schools, and bullying. Interweaving real-life experience with practical advice, "Guerrilla Mum" is essential reading for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Ellen Power has a BA Honours Degree in French and History. After graduation she worked as a police officer then in commerce before having her first child in the mid 1990's. Since then she and her husband have been tireless campaigners for their children's rights to access the curriculum at school and to meet their potential in life. She has contributed to the National Austistic Society magazine 'Communication' discussing the issue of homeschooling children on the Autistic Spectrum. She lives with her husband and two young sons.
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By Velma
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Ellen Power has clearly lived through the battles she describes in this book, but she avoids ranting or complaining, and sticks to giving refreshingly practical and upbeat advice. There's a lot of well-researched information here, which is usefully summarised at the end of each chapter, and punctuated with 'guerilla tips'.
Although I do not have children with special needs, I have recommended this book to several friends who do, and I hope that professionals concerned with these issues read and take note!
Although I do not have children with special needs, I have recommended this book to several friends who do, and I hope that professionals concerned with these issues read and take note!
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By MK
Format:Paperback
Excellent book, lots of information to help you understand SEN and the system.
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Helped me to fight my case in work for flexible working!
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We found this book a great guide to the mine field that is special educational needs. A great guide and we found it very useful.
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