Including children with cerebral palsy in the early years foundation stage - Lindsay Brewis

The latest book in the Inclusion Seriesfocuses on Cerebral Palsy. You can find out about the experience ofgrowing up and living with cerebral palsy. One of the most eye-opening insights is theoverwhelming numbers of professionals the parent deals with. Strategiesare given to help you plan to incorporate other views, expertise, andways of working, into your plans.
This book can help you make the most of the EYFS for young children with cerebral palsy.As with the other books in the series, the aim of this book is to equippractitioners and carers with the basic information they require inorder to understand particular special needs and respond appropriatelyto the child and his or her parents. The emphasis is on helping thechild to participate as fully as possible in the curriculum, on equalterms with his or her peers. Each book will inform you by: Providingessential background information about the particular need; Telling youabout the particular learning requirements of children with that need;Indicating further resources and sources of help. It will support youby: Offering tried and tested teaching tips; Giving advice aboutworking with support staff; Giving practical strategies fordifferentiation. It will inspire you by: Suggesting a range of activityideas across all the areas of learning; Offering great ideas to helpchildren make a smooth startto education. It will make you think byasking: Hoe does it feel to have this need? What's it like to be theparent of a child with this need?