Special Needs and Early Years: A Practitioner's Guide

Wall (early childhood studies, primary education, Canterbury Christ Church University College, UK) discusses theory and practical issues related to special needs children five and under. After an introductory chapter on definitions and UK legislation, she covers working with families, observation and assessment, programs of intervention, responding to the affective needs of children, and issues of inclusion. Distributed by Sage Publications, the book will be of interest to early childhood practitioners, professionals dealing with special needs children, and students in these fields. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR