Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs
http://mytherapycentermiami.com/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 admin admin http://2.gravatar.com/avatar/bf6794b2af8f96b7623324b234195bec?s=96&d=mm&r=gChoosing a School for a Child With Special Needs: Written By Ruth Birnbaum. Taken from Amazon.com Ruth Birnbaum is a Chartered Educational Psychologist in independent practice, with 27 years’ experience in the field of education. A trained teacher with a Masters degree in Educational Psychology, she now visits schools across the UK to audit provision and advise parents and legal consultants on which schools are most appropriate for which children. 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 behavioral need, 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, “Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs” will guide you through this complex and stressful process with confidence and ease. Whether…
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