Book Description Research in early years and special needs shows that early and appropriate intervention is required, but not all early years practitioners will necessarily have the experience, knowledge, and skills to ensure these expectations are transformed into high quality special needs provision Kate Wall believes that all children одиеф should be entitled to achieve their full potential, and that all practitioners should have the necessary skills to support children and their families Her varied and extensive work as an early years practitioner in mainstream and special early years settings has helped her to identify the key issues for practitioners and parents including: Working with families Partnerships with parents Observation and assessment Programs of intervention Responding to the affective needs of children Issues of inclusion for children with special needs Having spent many years supporting families of children with special needs, she now shares her expertise in an accessible book based on her own research and practice The book offers theoretical knowledge, case study discussions, and practical suggestions for working practice and in-service training .  Составители:2003 г ISBN 0761940766.