Educating Children with Facial Disfigurement

<p>Children and young people who are visibly different face significant social and psychological challenges at school. <em>Educating Children with Facial Disfigurement</em> demystifies a difficult and delicate subject. Teachers and others working in education can use this book to acquire a better knowledge of the issues involved, as well as the confidence to handle sensitive issues and foster inclusive attitudes both in and out of the classroom.</p><p>There are many causes of facial disfigurement - birthmarks, cleft lip and palate, burns, scars and serious skin conditions - so it is essential that all schools know about the issues arising from visible difference. Jane Francis examines many of these issues and demonstrates in a practical way how to deal with:</p><p>* staring, curiosity and questions, teasing, name-calling and bullying<br>* medical needs, special educational needs and related issues<br>* creating inclusive school communities<br>* self-perception and self-expression<br>* career ideas, work experience and social skills for life.</p><p>With illustrative case studies, lesson ideas and references to useful resources, this book will be of particular relevance to teachers with responsibility for special educational needs or pastoral care. </p> Introduction 1. Our beliefs and feelings about disfigurement 2. Having something to say 3. A new pupil or a pupil returning from hospital 4. Creating inclusive school communities 5. Teasing, name-calling, ostracism and bullying 6. Self-esteem 7. Social skills for life 8. Self-perception and self-expression 9. Looking anew at a pupil's situation 10. Thinking about careers 11. Medical needs, special educational needs and related issues