This is a general introduction to special needs for teachers, trainees,teaching assistants, SENCOs, and in fact anyone who works with youngpeople in a learning environment. Finton O'Regan provides readers withhelpful hints and strategies for dealing with a wide range of difficulties,including those in the areas of communication, learning, behavioural,sensory/physical, and medical. This book also contains a glossary, anacronym-buster, and a comprehensive directory.