304 Pages
by
Routledge
304 Pages
by
Routledge
304 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1989. This book is designed as an introduction to the field of special education for all those students and professionals – teachers, social workers, psychologists, medical officers, nurses, speech therapists and others – who encounter children with special needs.
The authors first discuss current legislation in its historical context and draw attention to the major... Read more
Introduction; 1. The Changing Concept of Special Education 2. Learning Difficulties 3. Why Do Learning Difficulties Occur? 4. Physical and Sensory Disorders and Disabilities 5. Maladjustment, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties 6. Some Behaviour Problems of Social Concern 7. Meeting Special Educational Needs 8. Meeting Special Educational Needs – The Wider Context 9. Conclusions: Future Trends; Appendix; Bibliography; Index
Biography
Lynn Stow, Lorna Selfe
