I want some books explaining special needs to mainstream children?

Question

We have3 children in our reception class with special needs,should the children be told?????

are there some good books explainin Downs,Autism and other special needs,,or websites???

thanks

Answer 1

Yes it is great to have kids explore differences and how different is not better or worse.

Purpose of Using Children’s Books about Character’s with Disabilities

1. Awareness of diversity and differences

2. Understanding and introspection

3. Acceptance of self and others

4. Retelling

5. Evaluation

Primary Books

Trevor Trevor (1998) by Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Starfish Press

Talking to Angels (1996) by Esther Watson, Harcourt Brace & Co.

Captain Tommy (1996) b Abby Ward Messner, Potential Unlimited Publishing

Becca and Sue Make Two (1995) by Sandra Holmes, Writer’s Press

Andy and his Yellow Frisbee (1996) by Mary Thompson, Woodbine House

Chapter Books

Emily in Love (1997) by Susan Goldman Rubin, Browndeer Press

The Falcon’s Wing (1992) by Dawna Lisa Buchanan, Orchard

Tru Confessions (1997) by Janet Tashjian, Holt New York

When Pig’s Fly (1995) by June Rae Wood, Putnam’s Son

Wish on a Unicorn (1991) by Karen Hesse, Holt.

Answer 2

Speak to the SENCO and/or the Reception Class teacher and find out what they're planning to do.  You could also speak to the Educational Psychology Service at your Local Authority.

Answer 3

My bookstores (Barnes and Nobles/Borders) have a shelf full of books that talk about disabilities on a child's level------

www.bn.com

www.borders.com

Answer 4

go to www.autismwebsites.com

Answer 5

Don't know of a website, but Peter Mayle has several books ideal for this purpose.

He should be available at public libraries.

Answer 6

Speak to local library about BookStart there's some lovely books in that scheme that may be of some help to you!