Introduction -- Physical impairments -- Neurological and psychological disorders -- Other additional needs -- Approaches for working with children and young people with additional needs.
Summary:
A Quick Guide to Special Needs and Disabilities is a reference book written for busy teachers, SENCOs, practitioners, and anyone else who is interested in pragmatic solutions to the challenges of teaching children and young people with additional needs. Detailing over 60 conditions, Bob Bates helps you broaden your understanding of different special and additional needs, suggests practice approaches to working with those who have these needs, and offers advice on how to apply these ideas to your own teaching. Entries include : A detailed description of the condition ; A case study, encouraging you to reflect on real-life situations ; Strategies for supporting someone with an additional need ; Important steps for teachers to use in the classroom ; Recommended reading. Whether you're a newly qualified, or experienced teacher, or simply want to further your understanding of the huge variety of special people with individual needs, then this is the ideal book for you.
