Following publication of the Warnock Report (1978), the Government introduced its policy of inclusion, which has not only become more controversial in its effectiveness but it has also meant that teachers have become increasingly more aware of having such children within a main-stream class.

"The disabilities that may create learning and behaviour problems for so many children are often misunderstood so that parents who are charged with the responsibility for educating these children may not be efficacious in delivering that education. This book offers succinct and clear advice and points the reader to further resources that will help this most important and vulnerable group of children in our schools."

Dr Steve Chinn
Author, Lecturer, Founder and Retired Principal, Mark College.

"This book is a rare find for the busy teacher in primary and secondary schools now having to deal with children with special educational needs; parents who want to understand the nature of learning difficulties that their children might be experiencing; and those working in Education that need to have an overview of learning problems. It is well written by its authors, Martin and Mary Ann Phillips, who have wide experience of the field of special educational needs and, in particular, the various difficulties associated with them. I have no problem with highly recommending this very readable guide and the attendant material to which it refers."

Prof. Ray Page FCollP
CEO & Registrar, College of Teachers
Former Principal Assistant Director of Education, Bromley LEA.