Special Educational Needs - A Parent's Guide (Paperback)

As many as one in five children may at some time need extra help with their education, but does this mean they have special educational needs? Using expert advice and the latest information, this book brings together the facts on special educational needs, looking in detail at the different types of additional needs and how parents and carers can cope with them in daily life. Find out which professionals can help, how to get through the system and gain support, how to handle behavioural difficulties at home and school, and how to get the best education for your childs needs. Practical issues such as housing and finance are also an integral part of the book. Whether you are worried about your childs development or work with children and want to know more about the area, this book will guide you through helping a child with special educational needs.