Covering contemporary policy issues, perspectives from practice and a range of common syndromes and barriers Special Educational Needs presents a wealth of information and guidance for students and professionals on how to achieve effective, inclusive practice. Second edition features include: ·        fully revised annotated further readings and links to useful websites; ·        a new chapter on Autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) ·        a new chapter on Down Syndrome ·        updated reference to legislation, including the SEND Code of Practice (2014) ·        updated case studies covering 0-18 age range This comprehensive course text is ideal for students, teachers, practitioners and specialists, and provides a solid foundation for understanding and supporting learners with additional needs.