1st Edition

Working With Hannah A Special Girl in a Mainstream School

By Chris Glass, Liz Wise Copyright 2000
110 Pages
by Routledge

110 Pages
by Routledge

110 Pages
by Routledge

Working with Hannah is a unique and detailed snapshot of the first years of schooling for a child with Down's Syndrome and severe mobility and communication problems. Written by two classroom assistants, who supported Hannah during her two and a half years in a mainstream infant school, this book shows how the right level of support can make inclusion a success not only for the child and family... Read more
1.An Overview of Inclusive Education 2.The Statementing Process 3.Hannah's Story 4.Finding a School 5.Hannah Arrives 6.The School Responds 7.Talking Without Speech 8.Moving Around the School 9.Hannah's Physiotherapy Programme 10.Eating, Drinking and Using the Toilet 11.Will You Be My Friend? 12.Day-to-Day Learning 13.Being Different 14.Moving On Afterword: A Note from Hannah's Parents

Biography

Before working as classroom assistants for children with special educational needs Liz Wise worked in marketing and PR before becoming a counsellor and Chris Glass had a background in nursing and nurse education.

'Inspiring and helpful to any parent starting their child in mainstream schooling, and any teachers worried about taking the first steps.' - Pat Dolan, parent from Stockport

'This is a delightful, practical account of the integration of a young child with Down's Syndrome into a mainstream infant school. It shows how positive the experience can be for everyone involved when there is a good level of support from the education authority, school and the family. It is a powerful argument for finding the money to pay for proper support for children with special needs. When I am teaching a child with Down's Syndrome I will certainly go back to this book for ideas and advice. I am impatient to follow Hannah through the next stage of her education. Can we have the sequel please?' - Lise Bosher, Viewpoint