First Published in 2005. This is a guide to help teachers successfully include children with physical disabilities in mainstream classrooms. The book looks at: planning for inclusion; understanding different kinds of physical disabilities; managing teachers' and parents' expectations; organising the classroom; liaising with other professionals and considering the emotional and social aspects of inclusion. Early years and primary teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, parents of children with a physical disability and other education professionals should find it helpful and informative.
Chapter 1 Teachers' Expectations; Chapter 2 What are Physical Disabilities?; Chapter 3 Working with Parents; Chapter 4 Collaborative Working in Teams; Chapter 5 Working with the Child; Chapter 6 Making Friends; Chapter 7 Needs and Provision; Chapter 8 Changing Together;