Perepa, P. (2013) Implications of special needs and multiculturalism on the early years curriculum. In: Ang, L. (ed.) The Early Years Curriculum: The UK Context and Beyond. Oxford: Routledge. pp. 69-83.
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| Abstract: | Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a common disability which early years practitioners will encounter in their professional life. This chapter focuses on how culture can influence the way families perceive a disability such as autism. It also covers a range of topics related to cultural perceptions such as identification of autism, potential reactions from parents and its impact on selection of skills to be taught within an early years curriculum. The chapter highlights issues to be considered while working with children on the autism spectrum belonging to minority ethnic communities and their families. With multiculturalism becoming the norm in most of the western world as well as other countries across the globe, it is important to consider the role of culture and special educational needs in providing an inclusive curriculum. The chapter ends with some reflective questions that will help you, as a practitioner, to connect these discussions to your own practice. |
| Subjects: |
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1139 Early childhood education L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4801 Emotional and behavioral disorders L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3701 Immigrants or ethnic and linguistic minorities. Bilingual schools and bilingual education |
| Creators: | Perepa, Prithvi |
| Editors: | Ang, Lynn |
| Publisher: | Routledge |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research |
| Date: | 4 October 2013 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 69-83 |
| Title of Book: | The Early Years Curriculum: The UK Context and Beyond |
| Place of Publication: | Oxford |
| Number of Pages: | 152 |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9781408223321 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/5930 |
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