Assisting Children With Additional Needs in ELC
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9781838413484
Assisting Children with Additional Needs
A comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of inclusive education and care of children with additional needs in the ELC setting.
- Introduces concepts, definitions and terminology relating to additional needs, factors that may lead to additional needs, symptoms, treatment and supports
- Presents additional needs and their impact in terms of physical, cognitive, linguistic, emotional and social development
- Defines the role of the ELC practitioner in relation to each listed additional need
- Outlines the history of additional needs provision, international and national legislation, policy and regulations that have shaped additional needs provision in Ireland over the past 30 years
- Discusses principles of good practice for working with children with additional needs
- Highlights the importance of inclusion for all children while demonstrating how to make learning relevant and beneficial using the Aistear framework
- Presents a range of specialist aids and equipment that are available to allow children with additional needs to participate in activities and experiences
- Highlights the key qualities and skills needed to be an effective special needs assistant (SNA) in an ELC setting
- Details strategies to support children with additional needs and how to promote partnerships with parents/guardians
- Explores the importance of working as part of a team, to include parents/guardians, key stakeholders and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Examines the impact of additional needs on the family
- Illustrates the importance of regular reflection upon practice and engagement in supported, ongoing professional development
Written for
- Students studying to assist children with additional needs as part of the Early Learning and Care award at level 5
- Professional practitioners in ELC settings
The Authors
Eilis Flood (BA Education, M Ed, BSc Psychology) taught Childcare modules at Drogheda Institute of Further Education. She is the author of many best-selling textbooks in Ireland, including her latest Growth & Development in Early Childhood.
Aisling Kirby (BA in ECCE, M Ed, PGCert Prog. Design and Validation in FET) teaches on the Early Years programmes in Central College Limerick. She is also an QQI external authenticator.
SKU | 9781838413484 |
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ISBN | 9781838413484 |
Publisher | Resource |
Author | Eilis Flood, Aisling Kirby |
Publication Date | 2021 |
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