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Teaching Assistants – what gems!

Ever since I became a teacher back in 1999 I have become fully aware of the value of teaching assistants. Without them in class I really do not think teachers could survive, especially as mainstream schools now have more children with specialised learning needs. However; even without inclusion issues, where on earth would a busy classroom teacher […]

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Apps To Help Autistic Children Communicate

Following a request on Linked In for suitable apps to help autistic children communicate, I thought I would gather together some of the suggestions here. I suggested speechbox which I haven’t had the chance to use but it certainly looks interesting http://www.speechboxapp.com/ I must say, it does look good value in comparison to some of the recommendations. Bitsboard […]

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