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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780806903321

Autore

MacIntyre Christine <1938-, >

Titolo

Play for children with special needs : supporting children with learning differences, 3-9 / / Christine Macintyre

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2010

ISBN

1-135-18859-9

1-135-18860-2

1-282-59052-9

9786612590528

0-203-86364-X

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (151 p.)

Disciplina

371.9/0472

Soggetti

Children with disabilities - Recreation - Great Britain

Special education - Activity programs - Great Britain

Learning disabled children - Education

Play

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Previous ed.: London: David Fulton, 2002.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Tables; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 The ambience of the setting: A plea for time and calm; Chapter 2 The essence of play: Supporting children who find it difficult to play; Chapter 3 Early indicators of learning differences; Chapter 4 Analysing and adapting play opportunities, particularly for children with learning differences (SEN); Chapter 5 Understanding the learning process as children play; Appendix 1 Down's syndrome; Appendix 2 Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Appendix 3 An introduction to autism, Asperger's syndrome and teaching strategies to support the childrenAppendix 4 An introduction to cerebral palsy; Appendix 5 Understanding dyspraxia; Appendix 6 Dyslexia; Appendix 7 Tap Time and Sensations; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

There are many more children with learning differences and difficulties in our schools today.  Their needs are varied and complex and professionals must find appropriate ways to enhance their learning.



The value of play is endorsed in policy initiatives including The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, so professionals can be reassured that 'more time to play' is in line with the latest thinking.Christine Macintyre emphasises the importance of creating an environment where children become confident, independent learners, increasingly able to use their imaginations, care for othe