Young Children with Special Needs is the fields classic book on early childhood special education. Taking a unique perspective, it offers readers a solid foundation in child development and addresses how children with special needs develop differently. Rich with expertise, this edited work features contributions from leading educators within each developmental domain. Chapters explore assessment and early intervention, and the role diversity and technology play in both. New to this edition includes an increased emphasis on family partnerships and a separate chapter dedicated to fine-motor and oral-motor development.