Surviving the special educational needs system; how to be a 'velvet bulldozer'

Reference & Research Book News, August, 2005

LC4706

2004-013633

1-84310-262-5

Surviving the special educational needs system; how to be a 'velvet bulldozer'.

Row, Sandy.

Jessica Kingsley Pub., [c]2005

255 p.

$19.95 (pa)

After their experiencing long and painful struggles in mainstream school, Row discovered her children had special educational needs (SEN) and forthwith sought the help to which they were entitled. However, she soon found that the SEN system is complex and confusing, and parents have to plan their attack, starting with the Statement of Special Educational Needs and continuing throughout the schooling process. Row describes her experiences and those of her children openly, honestly, and in detail, so parents of children with SEN can build courage through her example and also develop techniques she perfected to get what their children need. Row also addresses issues for special needs children who are officially adults, and gives lists of contacts.