Beschreibung:
Mary Mountstephen leads a large specialist support centre at a major international independent school and is an educational and neuro-developmental delay specialist in private practice, as well as being an international consultant to schools and organizations. She has an MA in Special Education and many years' experience teaching in mainstream, independent and special schools. Mary lives in Glastonbury, UK.
This guide offers practical advice on how to recognize the signs of developmental delay, address difficulties effectively, and help the child to flourish. The author presents a practical approach to dealing with developmental delay, equipping readers with the knowledge, understanding and tools to tackle problems successfully.
Notes from the Author. Introduction. Part 1: Child Development and Signs of Delay. 1. Factors Affecting Early Development. 2. What to Expect in the Early Years. 3. Detecting Special Educational Needs. Part 2: Interventions for Home and School. 4. Movement and Learning. 5. Vision, Visual Processing and Learning. 6. Hearing, Auditory Processing and Learning. 7. How a Psychologist Can Help. Appendix I: Checklist of Initial Observations. Appendix II: Rhymes. Appendix III: Central Auditory Processing Disorders Leaflet. Appendix IV: Useful Resources. References. Index.