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Written by Smira
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Saturday, 03 May 2008 11:19 |
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The SMIRA Leaflet for Professionals and other materials on the website should provide plenty of practical suggestions.
The rest of the class will pick up the teacher's attitude towards the Selectively Mute pupil. Any labelling of the SM child by other pupils as 'non-speaking' should be challenged. The child can speak, but they feel too anxious to do so in that particular setting, so anxiety reduction is the priority.
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Written by Smira
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Saturday, 03 May 2008 11:17 |
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Selective Mutism is not usually highlighted as an additional need requiring access arrangements in the regulations for public examinations, but that does not preclude negotiation over individual cases between the parent, the school and the examination board.
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Written by Smira
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Saturday, 03 May 2008 11:15 |
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A Statement of Special Education Need in Britain is a legal document defining the child's particular difficulties and the provision required to meet them. The SEN Code of Practice (DfES 2001) lays out a timetable of 6 months for the statementing process, although it can take longer if reports are delayed.
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Written by Smira
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Saturday, 03 May 2008 11:14 |
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Selective Mutism in children is most commonly manifested in an education setting. It affects the child's ability to communicate and socialise effectively, which can have an adverse impact upon their educational progress.
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