LEADER 05354nam 22007693u 450 001 9910811396603321 005 20240516102658.0 010 $a1-4411-9879-2 035 $a(CKB)2670000000167307 035 $a(EBL)835778 035 $a(OCoLC)781614781 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000664726 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12201871 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000664726 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10631038 035 $a(PQKB)11018748 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC835778 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000167307 100 $a20130418d2011|||| u|| | 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aSupporting Children with Learning Difficulties $eHolistic Solutions for Severe, Profound and Multiple Disabilities 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aLondon $cContinuum International Publishing$d2011 215 $a1 online resource (281 p.) 225 1 $aSupporting Children 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-336-21058-3 311 $a1-4411-2177-3 327 $aCover; Title; A note on terminology; Acknowledgements; Preface; Contents; Copyright; 1 A brief introduction to learning disabilities; Categorizing learning disabilities; Causes of learning disabilities; Diagnosing a learning disability; Life expectancy; Finally . . .; 2 Effects of a learning disability upon the child; Intellectual and cognitive ability; Social and behavioural characteristics; Attention, concentration and motivation; Challenging behaviour; Finally . . .; 3 Effects of a learning disability upon the family; Receiving a diagnosis; From tots to teens; From a teenager to an adult 327 $aChanges to family lifeThe effect on siblings; Finally . . .; 4 Profound and multiple learning diffi culties; What are profound and multiple learning diffi culties?; Physical abilities; Single sensory impairments; Dual sensory impairments; Multi-sensory impairments; Spectacles and hearing aids; Self-stimulating behaviours; Finally . . .; 5 Sharing information; Preparing for school; Information from home; Information from other establishments; Information from medical sources; What did you do at school today?; The importance of parental contributions; Finally . . .; 6 The learning environment 327 $aThe visual environmentThe auditory environment; The physical environment; Specialized teaching and learning environments; Individual work areas and positioning; Finally . . .; 7 Language and communication; Language or communication?; The development of communication in the non-disabled child; Effects of a learning disability on communication and language; Please and thank you; The role of the speech and language therapist; Finally . . .; 8 Augmentative and alternative communication; Gesture; Makaton; Objects of Reference; Picture Exchange Communication System; Communication boards and books 327 $aVoice Output Communication AidsTotal Communication; Finally . . .; 9 Making the curriculum work; Incidental learning; Lesson planning; History with a difference; Numeracy: making it all add up; Spread the word, explain the reasons; Finally . . .; 10 Learning through the senses; A sensory approach to the curriculum; Make it meaningful; Little things mean a lot; One task at a time; All together now?; One teacher, one child; Finally . . .; 11 Breaking things down; One step at a time; Writing for a reason?; Easy as ABC?; Backward chaining; Finally . . . 327 $a12 ICT (Information and Communication Technology)Switches; Computers, keyboards and mice; Prerequisites and precautions; ICT and communication; ICT across the curriculum; ICT as a motivator; Finally . . .; 13 Assessment, prompts and rewards; Teacher-based assessment; Child-based assessment; Why assess?; Prompts; Rewards; Finally . . .; 14 Classroom essentials; Visual timetables, routine and behaviour; Making the most of every opportunity; It's all in the presentation; Interpreting responses; Do unto others . . .; To act or not to act . . .; Age appropriateness; Finally . . .; Further reading 327 $aUseful websites 330 $aA practical handbook packed with tips, techniques and suggestions for all those working and living with learning disabled children aged 3-19. 410 0$aSupporting Children 606 $aAlternative education 606 $aLearning disabilities 606 $aLearning disabled children -- Education 606 $aLearning disabilities$xEducation 606 $aLearning disabled children 606 $aAlternative education 606 $aEducation$2HILCC 606 $aSocial Sciences$2HILCC 606 $aEducation, Special Topics$2HILCC 615 4$aAlternative education. 615 4$aLearning disabilities. 615 4$aLearning disabled children -- Education. 615 0$aLearning disabilities$xEducation 615 0$aLearning disabled children 615 0$aAlternative education 615 7$aEducation 615 7$aSocial Sciences 615 7$aEducation, Special Topics 676 $a371.9 700 $aTurner$b Christine$01712134 801 0$bAU-PeEL 801 1$bAU-PeEL 801 2$bAU-PeEL 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910811396603321 996 $aSupporting Children with Learning Difficulties$94104029 997 $aUNINA