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Author Macintyre, Christine, 1938-

Title Play for children with special needs : supporting children with learning differences, 3-9 / Christine Macintyre
Edition 2nd ed
Published London ; New York : Routledge, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 136 pages) : illustrations
Contents Chapter 1. The ambience of the setting: A plea for time and calm -- Chapter 2. The essence of play: Supporting children who find it difficult to play -- Chapter 3. Early indicators of learning differences -- Chapter 4. Analysing and adapting play opportunities, particularly for children with learning differences (SEN) -- Chapter 5. Understanding the learning process as children play -- Appendix 1. Down's syndrome -- Appendix 2. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Appendix 3. An introduction to autism, Asperger's syndrome and teaching strategies to support the children -- Appendix 4. An introduction to cerebral palsy -- Appendix 5. Understanding dyspraxia -- Appendix 6. Dyslexia -- Appendix 7. Tap Time and Sensations
Summary There are many more children with learning differences and difficulties in our schools today. Their needs are varied and complex and professionals must find appropriate ways to enhance their learning. The value of play is endorsed in policy initiatives including The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, so professionals can be reassured that 'more time to play' is in line with the latest thinking.Christine Macintyre emphasises the importance of creating an environment where children become confident, independent learners, increasingly able to use their imaginations, care for othe
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL
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Subject Children with disabilities -- Recreation -- Great Britain
Special education -- Activity programs -- Great Britain
Learning disabled children -- Education
Play.
Play and Playthings
play (recreation)
EDUCATION -- Special Education -- Learning Disabilities.
Children with disabilities -- Recreation
Learning disabled children -- Education
Play
Special education -- Activity programs
Great Britain
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2009025278
ISBN 9780203863640
020386364X
9781135188597
1135188599
9781135188603
1135188602
1282590529
9781282590526
9786612590528
6612590521