As many as one in five children may at some time need extra help with their education, but does this mean they have special educational needs? Using expert advice and the latest information, this book brings together the facts on special educational needs, looking in detail at the different types of additional needs and how parents and carers can cope with them in daily life. Find out which professionals can help, how to get through the system and gain support, how to handle behavioural difficulties at home and school, and how to get the best education for your childs needs. Practical issues such as housing, sleep deprivation and finance are also an integral part of the book. Whether you are worried about your childs development, or work with children and want to know more, this book will arm you with all the facts and resources you need to help a child with special educational needs.