2nd Edition

Identifying Additional Learning Needs in the Early Years

By Christine Macintyre Copyright 2015
170 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

170 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

170 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

I know there is something wrong, but what? How do I know if outside help for this child is needed? How do I tell parents that their child could have a learning difficulty? These are questions that most nursery workers will have to face during their careers, and questions which this new edition of Identifying Additional Learning Needs sets out to answer. Based on the experiences of real... Read more
Introduction: Setting the scene  1. Supporting children through providing early interventions  2. The continuous sequence of observation, planning, assessment, intervention and evaluation  3. Listen to the children explain their difficulties  4. Understanding movement dificulties  . Understanding speech and language difficulties  6. Understanding difficulties with perception and sensory integration  7. Understanding behaviour difficulties

Biography

Christine Macintyre, formerly a teacher and lecturer at Moray House, Edinburgh University, now works as an early years consultant specialising in the field of movement development. She is currently working with staff who teach children with profound and complex needs and has written many books based on researching developmental issues.