Covering contemporary policy issues, perspectives from practice and a range of common syndromes and barriers Special Educational Needs presents a wealth of information and guidance for students and professionals on how to achieve effective, inclusive practice.

Second edition features include:

·        fully revised annotated further readings and links to useful websites;

·        a new chapter on Autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

·        a new chapter on Down Syndrome

·        updated reference to legislation, including the SEND Code of Practice (2014)

·        updated case studies covering 0-18 age range

This comprehensive course text is ideal for students, teachers, practitioners and specialists, and provides a solid foundation for understanding and supporting learners with additional needs.