No Need For Words - Special Needs in Music Education

'No Need For Words' is designed to help teachers and others think about what they do to support all those with extra special needs, whether because of physical difficulties, learning difficulties or particularly strong aptitudes. It includes an overview of the whole state of special needs teaching and requirements, research findings and personal experiences and it puts the spotlight on lots of different practice in and out of schools, with classes and with individual children, in mainstream and in special schools of various kinds.

The focus has generally been on integrating children with special education needs into mainstream schools, but some lessons can be learnt by hearing about how special schools deal with particular issues and also how best to use outside agencies who work in this area.There is also a substantial section on working with the most musically able.

The publication draws on writers, researchers and teachers with a wide range of expertise and understanding to help music educationalists think through the processes involved and solve some of the problems in giving children a helping hand throughout their schooling. This collection aims to provide something of interest and challenge to anyone working in the field.

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