Childhood is a time of rapid change which can cause stress for many children, but those with special needs may have to face additional stresses, either at home or at school. Investigates how to handle children with stress derived from various sources, including health, educational and social. Also looks at the causes and effects of stress and ways of preventing or minimising it, as well as coping strategies. Chapters focus on children with sensory impairments, disabilities, learning difficulties, and emotional or behavioural difficulties, as well as children from black and minority ethnic communities and gifted children.
Childhood is a time of rapid change which can cause stress for many children, but those with special needs may have to face additional stresses, either at home or at school. Investigates how to handle children with stress derived from various sources, including health, educational and social. Also looks at the causes and effects of stress and ways of preventing or minimising it, as well as coping strategies. Chapters focus on children with sensory impairments, disabilities, learning difficulties, and emotional or behavioural difficulties, as well as children from black and minority ethnic communities and gifted children.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, prevention, psychology, school children, stress, visual impairment, black and minority ethnic people, children, conduct disorders, coping behaviour, deafness, education, emotionally disturbed children, families;
Looks at the transition from education to work among disabled young people in the United States. Includes chapters on: expanding participation and choice for young people and families; transition planning with the community; facilitating and supporting transition; interagency working; finding jobs for disabled young people; vocational placements and careers; independent living; young people with mild learning difficulties; young people with severe disabilities; young people with sensory impairments; young people with behaviour disorders; and young people with traumatic brain injury.
Looks at the transition from education to work among disabled young people in the United States. Includes chapters on: expanding participation and choice for young people and families; transition planning with the community; facilitating and supporting transition; interagency working; finding jobs for disabled young people; vocational placements and careers; independent living; young people with mild learning difficulties; young people with severe disabilities; young people with sensory impairments; young people with behaviour disorders; and young people with traumatic brain injury.
Subject terms:
independence, interagency cooperation, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, social care provision, service transitions, visual impairment, young people, conduct disorders, deafness, education, employment;