Publisher's Synopsis
Aimed at parents and young people, this handbook is also of professional interest and guides the reader through the complex legal processes of assessing and recording special educational needs, explaining appeal rights and drawing attention to opportunities for the non-professional to become involved in official decision-making. According to the Warnock Committee, at least one in five children and young people have a disability or difficulty calling for special help with their education and this book includes an annotated list of publications and organizations which offer information, advice or practical help.
