This new edition provides students with the most comprehensive and thorough resource available on all aspects of caring for young children with special needs. It also includes advice and guidance on new legislation, particularly the new Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs.

Additional Information:

* This new edition provides the ultimate support with factual information and practical care advice whilst addressing the background to disabilities and the complexity of legislation
* The book is divided into two parts: Part one addresses the background to disability, the complexity of the legislation and other related issues.
* Part two gives factual information and practical care advice on some of the more common conditions of young children.