Choosing a school for a child with special needs

Looking at specific definitions of special educational needs|Understanding the background|Setting up a visit|Looking at specific provision/intervention|Other important issues to consider|Different school models|Summary

"If you are considering placing a child with special needs at a new school, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Should you choose a special school, or a special unit within a mainstream school? What will be the involvement of therapists? Maybe home schooling would be best? Whether the child has autism, dyslexia or any other special educational, emotional or behavioural difficulty, this book will help you find the school that suits the child best. From drawing up a list of possibilities and setting up a school visit, to asking the right questions and recording your opinions in order to make an informed decision, [this book] will guide you through this complex and stressful process with confidence and ease." - BOOK JACKET

The aim of this book is to help parents choose the school that will be best suit their child’s particular needs. Ruth uses her professional experience to outline steps and considerations to be taken into account when considering where a child should go to school.
The discussion centres on topics that include definitions of different needs, how to visit a potential school and what to look for, assessing the provisions and interventions on offer, and just before the summary there is a chapter focussing on different schooling models.
As well as helping parents in their school selection this book will also be of use to professionals and teachers in their advisory role.