an essential guide Wearmouth, Janice creator author. text bibliography enk 2023 monographic eng

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xi, 264 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm ''This essential text supports students to develop their understanding of children and young people with special educational, and additional support needs. Up to date with the current Code of Practice and legislation, the text offers chapters on each key area of need within Early Years settings, schools and colleges, empowering readers with the confidence to address these needs effectively. The book includes case studies and examples helping to put theory into practice, in addition to learning and teaching points throughout the book, encouraging students to think critically of how they would manage particular issues.'' Introduction: special and/or additional learning and support needs and disabilities -- Understandings of human learning: influence of discourses -- A historical background of the special sector in education -- Legal accountabilities in educational institutions -- Difficulties in communication and interaction -- Difficulties in cognition and learning -- Social, emotional and mental health difficulties and associated behavioural issues -- Sensory and/or physical difficulties -- Assessment and planning -- Difficulties in literacy acquisition -- Numeracy difficulties -- Inclusive practices in schools and classrooms -- Working in partnership with families and outside agencies. Janice Wearmouth. Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-256) and index Special education Éducation spéciale special education Special education 371.9 WEA 9781529712049 2021952308 UKMGB 211209 20240722114944.0 22338974 eng