Following the success of Special Needs in the Early Years, Special Needs in the Primary Years supports the professional SENCO, the headteacher who's trying to keep on the right side of the Special Needs Code and the class teacher who is trying to do the best for all her children. The series provides information on specific problems, guidance on the appropriate procedures to follow and activity ideas to support particular difficulties. This special needs dictionary gives primary teachers and staff an essential one-stop reference point for all the conditions, terms, issues and guidelines they will need to know about. It provides no-nonsense information on behavioural and emotional problems, medical conditions, legal requirements and on special needs terms. Entries such as Asperger's Syndrome and School Action Plus are clearly set out with all the facts you will need to know, how to help and where to find out more. Each entry in this book covers: What you need to know How to help Working with parents Making links Finding out more.