Books in the nasen spotlight series

A sense of loss can have a disturbing affect on children, and can come about not only as a result of bereavement, but also after divorce/separation, moving away from friends, moving between foster homes. This book: aids the understanding of different types of loss; shows how different children react to loss; and encourages listening to children.

Understanding how children think and feel is the key to building good relationships in the classroom. This book shows the underlying causes of emotional conflicts; explains the nature of maladaptive coping mechanisms; and also suggests interventions to promote the use of adaptive coping styles.

Schools are often faced with dealing with children who have mild forms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Through increased understanding, staff can support children with minimum stress. This book explains what is OCD; examines its causes; and suggests how schools staff can help the children with this condition.

Rev. ed of: Successfully managing ADHD. London; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014.

Explains the difficulties faced by children with dyspraxia in growing up.

Based on interviews with children with dyslexia and their families, this book presents accounts of what dyslexia means for the children themselves and for the people around them. It looks at how children were first identified as having dyslexia, the social and emotional difficulties they encountered, and their educational experiences.

There are many children in need of a variety of additional support needs, and many of these children have poor movement as a key contributory factor. This book covers a section on the neurology of dyspraxia, showing the motor pathways that are energized and define motor competence. It also places emphasis on balance, coordination and control.

Revised edition of: Language for learning. 2007.

Meeting the needs of trainee teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants, this book provides an introduction to key issues. It covers: self-assessment of your own attitudes towards SEN issues; legal definitions and current legislation and guidance; and, identification, assessment and support for children with SENs across the key stages.

Revised edition of: Supporting children with dyslexia / Hull City Council. 2004.