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100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Sensory Processing Differences K. Griffin Kim Griffin is an occupational therapist, specialising in helping children with sensory processing differences and motor skill challenges, including those with autism and dyspraxia. She is the founder of GriffinOT. com, offering on-line support and resources for educators and parents. The book is divided into 10 parts, plus references and a guide to further reading. The sections include: • Sensory foundations • Foundations for helping • Supporting the touch sense • Supporting movement • Functional skills Each section contains one page ideas that follow a common format, supported with a teaching tip, bonus idea and further actions. The book is packed full of inclusive activities and sensible advice based on the author’s extensive knowledge and experience and it will be of interest to mainstream and special schools. An excellent resource from a well- respected leader in this field. Bloomsbury Education ISBN: 978-1-4729-8694-8 £14.99 Challenging Perceptions in Primary Education: Exploring Issues in Practice M. Sangster Margaret Sangster has worked in primary schools, as a mathematics advisory teacher and in Higher Education. The book draws on the expertise of many contributors, all of whom are linked to Canterbury Christ Church University, an institution that has long been associated with teacher education, and where she was Programme Director of the BA (Hons) in Primary Education course. Each chapter poses a question about a current issue/talking point in education and then provides a short, focused response to challenge thinking and promote reflection and debate. Topics include classroom dynamics, break times, SEN and use of practical work. This is a thoughtful book that encourages teachers to re-evaluate their practice and their setting. Bloomsbury Academic ISBN: 978-1-4725-7837-2 £24.99 The book is divided into 5 parts, covering: • Creating a good learning environment • Developing an effective curriculum • Using imagery in teaching • Learningfromeducationinothercountries • Exploringwiderperspectivesoneducation The Teacher’s Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance: Essential Strategies For the Classroom C. Truman Clare Truman is an experienced special needs teacher, specialising in autism and she is also the founder of a social enterprise and alternative education provision , supporting children with PDA. Her interest in this field was sparked when growing up as a big sister to a brother with autism. The book is a practical and supportive guide, where the author speaks directly to the reader and provides worked examples of useful and not so useful strategies for working with students with PDA. The activities provided are aimed to make the students feel more at ease, and, consequently, more able to learn. These are guided by an ethos that is based on being flexible, child-led and collaborative. Truman makes the point that this approach can be used for all class members and helps develop autonomy and an inquiring approach to learning. A really useful and practical introduction to this field. Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN: 978-1-78775-487-4 £14.99