Whose Special Need?: Some Perceptions of Special Educational Needs

Sarah A Sandow (Curatore)

SAGE Publications Ltd, 1994

'This sharp little book pulls no punches with its opponents (real or perceived) across the ideological battleground of special education - which if nothing else makes for a refreshing read' - Child Language Teaching and Therapy This is a book which does not dodge the issues. It encourages the reader to reflect on special educational needs from a political/ecological perspective and in doing so informs and stimulates' - Pastoral Care This book is designed for teachers in ordinary and special schools and student teachers. It presents a number of perspectives on special needs, coming from a range of professionals and others, and shows that 'special needs' is a complex and multifaceted concept which cannot easily be described. Readers are encouraged to develop their own perspectives in the light of the views presented here. The contributors consider: legal definitions of special education; the medical model; psychological assessment; individual and family therapies; speech therapy; sociological perspectives; self-advocacy and the curriculum; teachers' views of special schools; and parents' views. This unique book presents a problematic concept in an accessible manner, and encourages personal reflection on practice.

• Curatore: Sarah A Sandow
• Editore: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Anno: 1994
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 192 p.
• Dimensioni: 216 x 138 mm
• Peso: 250 gr.
• EAN: 9781853962196

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