A complete guide to supporting special educational needs in Ireland, combining specialist assistance across a wide range of needs with theoretical approaches and perspectives from practice. This new edition of the 2013 Assisting Children with Special Needs:

Introduces and details a range of special needs affecting all forms of development and presents a case study for each to position theory into real life scenarios

Reviews special educational needs policy and provision in Ireland from a historical and legislative perspective, detailing relevant key pieces of Irish legislation and their implications.

Promotes knowledge and understanding of policy, provision and practice in Ireland to meet the diverse needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Outlines the role of key personnel such as special needs teachers, assistants and health professionals within various structures governing and supporting this sector and their relationship with all stakeholders

Presents up-to-date information regarding resources, services and facilities available in Ireland to children with special educational needs

Highlights the principles of good practice within various settings

WRITTEN FOR

Students working towards a special educational needs qualification (SNAs) in primary and secondary schools

Those providing care for children with special needs in their own homes

Professional practitioners in ELC settings