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Waiting games
- Author:
- NOBLE Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.10.97, 1997, p.9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how one woman's experience of fighting for her autistic son's rights illustrates some of the pitfalls in the government's approach to special education needs.
Stating a case for the 'unstatemented' - children with special educational needs in mainstream schools
- Author:
- LUNDY Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Law Quarterly, 10(1), 1998, pp.39-51.
- Publisher:
- Jordan Publishing
Although all local education authorities (LEAs) have obligations towards all children who have special educational needs, there is a distinction between children for whom a statement is maintained and the children for whom no statement is maintained. This article provides an analysis of the legal obligations to children with special educational needs but for whom no statement is maintained, to compare their treatment with that made for children for whom a statement is maintained, and to provide an evaluation of the legislative provision in this area.
SEND: 19- to 25-year-olds' entitlement to EHC plans
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Education
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Education
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Place of publication:
- London
An online guide for local authorities providing advice on what they need to do to maintain EHC (education, health and care) plans for 19- to 25-year-olds with special educational needs and disability (SEND). Although young people with SEND are not automatically entitled to maintain their EHC plans after they turn 19, some may need more support to complete their education and training and successfully transition to adulthood. The guide provides advice on how to support 19- to 25-year-olds to meeting their educational and training needs, such as a finding supported internship, access further education; access to funding for those with no EHC plan; supporting a young person’s health and social care; and including young people in decision making. (Edited publisher abstract)
A comparison of support for two groups of young adults with mild intellectual disability
- Authors:
- SOENEN Sarah, BERCKELAER-ONNES Ina van, SCHOLTE Evert
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44(2), 2016, pp.146-158.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Young adults with mild to borderline intellectual disability (MBID) have varying profiles of cognitive, adaptive and behavioural functioning. There is also variability in their educational and therapeutic needs. This study compares recommended and actual provision of support for two groups of young adults with MBID and looks at young adults’ satisfaction with their support. Participants’ clinical files were analysed and a satisfaction interview was administered. Descriptive statistics were used to characterise the groups, and t-tests or chi-square tests were used to explore similarities and differences between the groups. A combined, supported independent living setting, a structuring and regulating support style and psychotherapy were recommended for the young adults in group 1 (MBID with externalising behavioural problems), whilst independent living with access to community support services and a meeting house, and skills training was recommended for group 2 (MBID with internalising behavioural problems). Both groups were considered capable of standard employment with support from a job coach. The authors found mismatches between recommended and actual provision of support. The findings suggest that service providers do not focus enough on the educational support needs, but therapeutic needs are generally more often met. (Edited publisher abstract)
International perspectives on special educational needs
- Editors:
- BROCK Colin, GRIFFIN Rosarii
- Publisher:
- John Catt Educational
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 329p.
- Place of publication:
- Saxmundham, Suffolk
This book includes discussions from a wide range of countries, with some emphasis on cases from Europe and North America whence the main trends towards provision for learners with special educational needs have emerged. In general, the authors are concerned with policies and patterns rather than the technical discussion of particular forms of disadvantage and detailed pedagogical responses to the challenges they present. The book illustrates, how policies and provision in respect of special educational needs are affected by the globalisation/localisation relationship.
Do special schools have a role in supporting the process of inclusion
- Authors:
- TILSTONE Christina, ROSE Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 5(4), November 2000, pp.35-43.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The future provision of education for pupils with special educational needs is at the heart of an international debate, and the inclusion of all pupils in mainstream schools has been the subject of many papers and discussions. In this paper, the authors observe that, despite general acceptance of humanistic arguments, there remains a dearth of research into the efficacy of inclusive practices. In calling for more evaluation, they suggest that the role of special schools for pupils with the most complex learning needs has been overlooked, and that their potential expertise should be harnessed in the move towards inclusion.
Resourced schools help bring children into the mainstream
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 35, February 1999, p.4.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Looks at how Stockport has improved prospects to inclusive education.
Assessment and service provision for children with autism
- Author:
- CHRISTIE Phil
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 3(3), July 1998, pp.7-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Considers issues in the assessment of, and provision made for, children with autism. Reference is made to some of the key principles of current legislation and guidance, together with developments in the voluntary sector. These are discussed in the context of personal experience of managing a school for children with autism and diagnostic and assessment services for children with disorders of development and communication.
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities: a collaborative approach to meeting complex needs
- Editors:
- LACEY Penny, OUVRY Carol
- Publisher:
- David Fulton
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 268p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aimed at practitioners working with children and or adults with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Includes chapters on personal and social aspects of complex needs, ways in which learning and development can be encouraged, and the practicalities of including people with profound disabilities in the community. Sets these issues in the context of multidisciplinary and multiagency collaboration, to ensure that a complexity of need does not lead to a fragmented life.
The integration of children with severe learning difficulties: a review of the recent literature
- Author:
- FARRELL Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(1), 1997, pp.1-14.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reviews recent literature on the effects of integrating children with severe learning difficulties (or severe intellectual disabilities) into mainstream schools, and discusses some of the inherent methodological problems in evaluating integration. The literature review the following courses areas: the role of support workers in facilitating integration; the effect of integration on communication and linguistic interaction; the relevance of curriculum differentiation; the impact of the age, ability and behaviour of the children with disabilities on integration; the effects of integration on children without disabilities; the attitudes of mainstream teachers and Local Education Authority staff towards integration. Concludes with a summary of the main findings and discusses the implications for future, policy, provision and research.