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SEN Magazine is read by special needs professionals throughout the UK, and also reaches many parents and carers of children and young people with behavioural, learning or physical difficulties. Distributed by post to Special Schools, subscribers and to local education authorities, SEN is well established as the prime publication for anyone connected with special needs.

Parents driving ADHD diagnosis [23. Jun. 2009 - 11:42] 50 per cent of parents are now involved in driving diagnosis of ADHD in their children, according to the results of the European ADHD Caregiver Survey, announced last month in Vienna. Fear and concern around performance at school are identified as key factors encouraging parents to seek help and diagnosis. More Forty per cent of autism cases undiagnosed [23. Jun. 2009 - 11:41] For every three children that are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) another two with the condition could be undiagnosed, claims a study by the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University. The study, published in the The British Journal of Psychiatry, suggests that around one in every 64 people might have ASD. More “The Fonz” launches special needs teaching award [23. Jun. 2009 - 11:41] Henry Winkler, the actor best known as “The Fonz” from TV's Happy Days, has announced the inauguration of the Henry Winkler Teaching Award for Special Needs. Mr Winkler, who is dyslexic, chose the Teaching Awards as his favourite charity in a competition between celebrities to win £40,000 from Absolute Radio. More Government guidance for teachers on information sharing [23. Jun. 2009 - 11:38] The Government has published revised information on sharing guidance and support materials to help those working with children and young people work together more effectively. Information Sharing: Guidance for practitioners and managers provides clarity on how to share information legally and professionally. More Disability Rights Handbook published [23. Jun. 2009 - 11:38] The Disability Alliance last week published the latest edition of the Disability Rights Handbook. Written by claimants, the handbook aims to provide a jargon-free guide to welfare benefits and tax credits for people with a disability or health condition. More ««« ««  1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | [...]  »» »»»

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