Identifying Additional Learning Needs in the Early Years

Based on the experiences of real children and typical situations in early years settings, this book will be an invaluable companion for early years practitioners who care for and educate young children with additional learning needs.
Attention Deficit Disorder, dyspraxia, dyslexia and autism are some of the difficulties explained in depth, with detailed suggestions to help support children with these special needs. Throughout this lively and informative book, Christine Macintyre uses case studies to highlight the importance of listening to young children and shows how making time for listening is vital to providing exactly the right level of help and support.

Christine Macintyre, formerly a teacher and lecturer at Moray House, Edinburgh University, now works as an early years consultant specialising in the field of movement development. She is currently working with staff who teach children with profound and complex needs and has written many books based on researching developmental issues.

Introduction: Setting the scene  1. Supporting children through providing early interventions  2. The continuous sequence of observation, planning, assessment, intervention and evaluation  3. Listen to the children explain their difficulties  4. Understanding movement dificulties  . Understanding speech and language difficulties  6. Understanding difficulties with perception and sensory integration  7. Understanding behaviour difficulties