Off-the-shelf support containing all the vital information practitioners need to know about Fragile X Syndrome, this book includes:

Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as amended by the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001; Chapter 2 Definition and causes of fragile X syndrome; Chapter 3 Characteristics of fragile X syndrome; Chapter 4 Support staff: effective deployment; Chapter 5 Support staff: roles and responsibilities; Chapter 6 Support staff: guidelines for working with pupils; Chapter 7 Accessing the curriculum; Chapter 8 The learning environment; Chapter 9 A multi-sensory approach to teaching; Chapter 10 Differentiation; Chapter 11 Addressing behavioural issues; Chapter 12 Developing language; Chapter 13 Addressing sensory sensitivity; Chapter 14 Improving memory; Chapter 15 Developing fine motor skills; Chapter 16 Developing self-esteem; Chapter 17 Promoting positive peer-group relationships; Chapter 18 Emotional issues; Chapter 19 The family; Chapter 20 Creating effective parent partnerships; Chapter 21 Individual Education Plans