Special needs
Guidance and advice for parents
In general, whatever the problem, it is likely that you'll be able to
find at least some advice, and at best some specific support. Just about
every disability or condition that affects a child has a support group. This
section should get you started in your search for answers.
The Special needs section includes:
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Robertson, National Advice & Information Manager at Contact a Family,
on the subject of support for children with disabilities and health conditions.
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Disabilty
The definition of disability
Help and support
The role of schools
Children
in care
Advice for parents, foster parents and residential
carers
Education in public care
Children
with medical needs
Access to education
Advice about support
Special
educational needs (SEN)
The legal definition of SEN
School transport policy
Homework for children with special educational needs
Special educational needs complaints
Growing up, sex and the disabled teenager
Information and support from UK charity Contact a
Family
Booklets for young people, parents and teachers
Support
group details
Links to the websites of special needs-related
organisations
Contact details for special needs-related organisations
