Tag: cerebral palsy
A brush with creativity
Helena Aikin reveals how a challenging art project helped students with cerebral palsy to examine and express their identity
I was invited to teach an...
Conductive education
CE is a holistic educational approach, not a form of therapy, writes Shleena Lee.
Conductive education was developed in the 1940s in Hungary by Professor...
SEN125 : July/August 2023
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What a lovely time of the year this is, with school fairs and outdoor events. I love planting...
Shapes, lines and visual correspondence
Valerie Critten and David Messer on teaching children with cerebral palsy to write and spell.
Many children with cerebral palsy have difficulties with learning to...
Sitting comfortably?
Peter Wingrave on specialist seating for SEND settings.
The average person spends a third of their day sitting. We all know, from personal experience, how...
Steps and stairs
Stairclimbers can liberate children and adults with special needs, explains Peter Wingrave.
Managing risks and limitations in daily living Steps and stairs—there's no escaping them, but...
SEN119: July/August 2022
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The English SEND Review comes in for some stick in this issue, as Warren Carrett lets off steam...
Cerebral palsy
Marzena Komisarczuk on posture and movement.
For children with Cerebral Palsy the correct posture and maintaining it is vital. I am a parent of a...
Setting the tone
Chris Smith explains muscle tone.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
There are many definitions for cerebral palsy. One of the most useful definitions for me is that...
Book Reviews
Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
