This book provides a clear, coherent overview of the historical development of the field of special educational, or additional learning or support needs and disability, and discussion of important past and current social and political contexts in which this took place, as well as changes in the law across time.

Janice Wearmouth is a highly experienced teacher and researcher in the area of special educational needs and inclusive education. She is Professor of Education at the University of Bedfordshire, UK, with wide experience of research and publication nationally and internationally.

1. Introduction to the field of special educational, or additional learning or support needs and disability; 2. Special educational, or additional support needs and disability: Evolution of the field; 3. Learning and behaviour needs, disabilities, and the law across the UK; 4. Models of human attachment, learning, and behaviour; 5. Understanding and addressing needs in communication and interaction; 6. Understanding and addressing needs in cognition and learning; 7. Understanding and addressing difficulties in social, emotional, and mental health; 8. Understanding and addressing sensory and/or physical needs; 9. Understanding and addressing a range of needs in literacy acquisition; 10. Assessment and planning for learners with special educational, or additional learning or support needs; 11. The wider workforce associated with special educational, or additional learning or support provision