Publisher's Synopsis
Teachers and parents of children with special educational needs can use this book to build positive relationships with each other. Coping with a child who has a developmental disability can often mean that parents set aside their own life goals, which can lead to frustration and anger. These emotions can sometimes be vented upon those professionals who are seen to obstruct the path to those services that their child needs to access. The author examines the triggers that give rise to such emotions, and identifies the crucial developmental and educational stages when parents may be particularly vulnerable.;What actually happens to a teacher when confronted by angry and distressed parents is looked at, and suggestions are made for ways in which the situation might be diffused and their own stress levels reduced. Guidelines are provided and practical advice given to help teachers build a stronger, more positive collaborative relationship with parents of children who have special educational needs. Special needs teachers, speech and language therapists, mainstream teachers and SENCOs will find this book helpful. Parents, carers and other support staff of children with Special Educational Needs will also find it useful.
