Understanding special educational needs and disability in the early years : principles and perspectives / Janice Wearmouth ... [and three others]. - ix, 215 pages : 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Historical and current perspectives on legislation and provision -- Understanding and responding to the developing learning needs of young children -- Understanding, assessing and addressing difficulties in communication and interaction -- Understanding, assessing and addressing difficulties in cognition and learning -- Understanding and addressing social, emotional and mental health needs -- Understanding and addressing sensory and/or physical difficulties -- Family perspectives -- Inclusion of young children with SEND -- Collaboration with other professionals.

9781138201019 (pbk.)


Children with disabilities--Education (Early childhood)
Early childhood special education.
Children with disabilities--Development.
Children with disabilities--Means of communication.
Children with disabilities--Mental health.
Movement disorders in children.
Sensory disorders in children.

LC4019.3 / .U53 2018