Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity

Acknowledgements 

PART ONE Principles and concepts

Special educational needs, inclusion and diversity: an integrated approach 
Stakeholders in special educational needs and inclusion 
Concepts of special educational needs 
Inclusion 
Special educational needs: developmental frameworks 

PART TWO Assessment in context

Identification and assessment 
Bias and equity in assessment 
Assessment for learning 
Learning environments 

PART THREE Areas of need

Language 
Autism spectrum disorders 
Learning difficulties 
Literacy 
Mathematics 
Behaviour in school  
Emotional, social and mental health needs 
Sensory needs 
Physical needs 

References 
Index

Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity 3E has established itself as the textbook on special educational needs (SEN).  The new edition of this popular textbook retains its comprehensive, insightful and accessible approach and reflects the latest changes in policy and legislation.  It provides a stimulating balance between theory, research and practice as well as a unique analysis of the implications for SEN of linguistic, cultural and ethnic diversity.

Recognizing the complex and difficult nature of many special educational needs, the authors place a firm emphasis on inclusion and suggest practical strategies enabling professionals to maximise inclusion while at the same time recognizing and supporting diversity.

Key features of the third edition include:

• The increasingly diverse SEN approaches and legislation across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, within an 
   international context
• Provision and arrangements for 16-25 year olds
• Identification, assessment and intervention strategies for SEN from the early years
• Responding to the diversity of social, emotional and mental health needs within the context of behaviour and discipline in
   schools

Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity 3E is the definitive handbook that supports teachers, educational psychologists, SENCOs, SEN specialist teachers and other professionals in working with children who have SEN in an increasingly diverse society.