Development and Learning of Young Children with Disabilities: A Vygotskian Perspective

Part 1: Development With a Disability.- 1. Beyond a bio-medical and social model of disability: A cultural-historical approach.- 2. Early development (infant).- 3. Toddler - preschool.- 4. School-age.- Part 2: Developmental and Educational Themes during Early Childhood.- 5. Impairments in sensation and perception.- 6. Emotional development and mental and behavioural difficulties.- 7. Development and Learning with specific learning impairments or intellectual disability.- 8. The centrality of communication and language development.- 9. The use of aid's.- Part 3: Creating a Future Together.- 10. Family life.- 11. Assessment of children with disabilities.- 12. Conclusion. Parents and professionals working together to support the development of the child.