Foundations of Special Education: An Introduction

ISBN: 978-0-470-75397-2

Paperback

328 pages

July 2009

Other Available Formats: Hardcover

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A unique cross-disciplinary critique of the foundations of Special Education.

Covers legal, conceptual, medical, pharmacological, neuropsychological, social, behavioural, cognitive, psychotherapeutic, psycholinguistic, technological and pedagogical foundations
Provides examples of how each foundation provides insights or practical contributions to special education generally, and to specific disabilities and disorders in particular
Delivers information across all major types of disorder/disability in a single volume, creating a must-have reference for anyone involved in special education training, research or teaching