DAILY CHAT ***Monday 4th January 2010 ***

Burlesque_Babe

Does anyone have any experience of working with children with autism - in a school? I've PM'd Toto for her experiences with Amber but wondered if anyone had done.

My ex has got an interview teaching in a specialist autism/aspergers school and is looking to research resources etc for a presentation he has to do. He isn't an SEN specialist, but they are quite clear they aren't looking for one - more a good teacher perhaps looking for a change in career direction. It would be perfect for him as SEN is his second subject but he's never had the chance to teach it.

Any mum's who have any thoughts on what they would expect (Snaggles?) from an educational environment for a child with either condition, I'd love to hear by PM.

The presentation is what 3 areas would he feel most important in teaching the children. I've said I'll help him as bizarrely, even though he's been a teacher for 17 years he is terrified of doing formal presentations.

Snaggles

Evening!

My computer has been running soooo slowly today, or maybe it's my internet connection, or maybe the whole internet is boogered.

Had a strange chat with Cute Anaestheist guy last night (remember him - we had a date which was nice, but more friendly that romantic, and he's since become a good mate).

He asked me out. And made it fairly clear he wanted more than a friendly drink. :eek:

He is lovely....one of the nicest people I know....but there wasn't a spark for me. So I had to knock him back. How strange though. Am putting it down to too much festive shandy. :rotfl:

Ellidee

BB have you seen this thread ? http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=1521912&postcount=1

HTH XX

Ellidee

:jHiya Snags ! Blimmin heck you will be beating them off with a stick next ! XX

Snaggles

Burlesque_Babe wrote: »

Does anyone have any experience of working with children with autism - in a school? I've PM'd Toto for her experiences with Amber but wondered if anyone had done.

My ex has got an interview teaching in a specialist autism/aspergers school and is looking to research resources etc for a presentation he has to do. He isn't an SEN specialist, but they are quite clear they aren't looking for one - more a good teacher perhaps looking for a change in career direction. It would be perfect for him as SEN is his second subject but he's never had the chance to teach it.

Any mum's who have any thoughts on what they would expect (Snaggles?) from an educational environment for a child with either condition, I'd love to hear by PM.

The presentation is what 3 areas would he feel most important in teaching the children. I've said I'll help him as bizarrely, even though he's been a teacher for 17 years he is terrified of doing formal presentations.

Sorry, cross posted and didn't see this - will have a think and PM you.

becky_rtw

I see you've all solved the mystery of Cabot Tower - sorry pap was trying to be discreet and not do place names #serious fail on my part

I LOVE the museum and art gallery - especially the Egyptian bit, I also love walking around there and popping into St George's and the Red Lodge for more interesting stuff and then taking a little trip up to habitat to be nosey

Cant believe you dont like the tower though - its great!!!

Ahh on another wondering is the orangery and shell grotto open at this time of year? Thats amazing but because it belongs to the uni isnt always open...*goes off to google*

Burlesque_Babe

thankyou Elli/Snags.

becky_rtw

Here's the place:
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/goldney/goldneygalleries/

Doesnt look like its open to the public though booo

elfen

Ok, to answer the DSA question. It's basically an allowance awarded to those felt to have a severe enough disability to require extra help (so bigger screens, software, allowances for photocopying/book for those who can't access the library, and computers for those who can't use communal areas or have no access to one that's suitable at home)

It isn't means tested, but it is ability tested. They don't usually give out Macbooks to everyone, but they will if there's a need for software that's only available on Macs (or only available on a desktop/normal laptop) They're more inclined to award laptops and desktops rather than the Mac equivalent, as it can be twice as expensive. They also do award them for those with severe enough dyslexia, as long as the claimer has a valid and recent report from an educational psychologist. They're really starting to crack down, as a lot of Macs have gone to people who have basically lied to get them, so that's why it can take a long time (they check the independent report, any information from the disability advisor and tutors - they check for discrepancies etc) They also give 3 quotes, and they choose the one they feel is suitable (for some reason the lowest, but it does have the same amount of stuff on - except a seperate mouse which I'll get myself - but they should provide it if it's felt to be a necessity)

Hope that answers all the questions.

teabythesea

I have experience with SEN! You really do need to be a patient, heartwarming, funny, fantasticly exciting and keep a childs attention. I really do think it takes a certain sort of person to do SEN. And if they have Autism, they will ALWAYS outsmart you