A Quick Guide to Special Needs and Disabilities

Bob Bates’ latest book contains a wealth of information as well as practical ideas, with each one of the 60 or so entries being set out in a similar format, making it easy to dip into and to find what is most relevant to the reader at the time.

Bob writes in a style that is easy to read and quickly catches the interest. I thought his idea of using mini-case studies, including some about people in the public eye not only added interest, but could help those with similar conditions to feel that there are role models who present a positive picture of what can be achieved and that no-one should be defined solely by the difficulties they strive to overcome.’

-- Dr. Rona Tutt, OBE
This is an extremely well researched text that covers detailed descriptions of a wide range of conditions and it would be of great value as a go-to overview of learning differences and interventions, with detailed links to resources. -- Mary Mountstephen
The book is clearly aimed at teachers, but would also be useful to students and health and social care professionals working with children and young people.  It is a valuable starting point for gaining quick and accessible general information in relation to the conditions and issues covered in this book, with a strong theme of inclusion throughout. -- Louise Cogher
This provides a great overview of a huge range of special needs and disabilities, which can then be investigated for further info. This will be so useful for many units on the LST L5 Apprenticeship and will feature on the reading list. -- Hayley Harvey
This is an essential introductory guide for students. With the changing nature of HE students it is important to provide clarity and initial foundations of understanding in relation to the key topics we cover. Bob Bates book provides an easy to ready, comprehensive guide to key topics in SEND that are vital to the developing understanding of students new to the area. A must read. -- Mr Carl Longmore * drupal *
This covers a lot of learning difficulties at varying levels and as such is a good resource for SENCO′s, Assistant Teachers and Teachers alike; but it should be remembered that the information is written almost in leaflet form, so it is a good starting point . -- Mr David Rawcliffe * drupal *
This is a really helpful book which encompasses a lot of the key topics covered in the module. -- Mrs Claire Carkin * drupal *
A very useful book for our students to springboard their knowledge and understanding of additional needs and disabilities. -- Mrs Gemma Greengrass * drupal *
Great book that has snippets of a range of special needs and disabilities. Looking at real life scenarios to enable to put into context the nature of the disability ans needs of the individual -- Mrs Sunita Hensman * drupal *
An accessible yet informative text which students considering a placement in a SEND setting would find extremely useful -- Mrs Suzi Smale * drup