A unique cross-disciplinary critique of the foundations of Special Education.* Covers legal, conceptual, medical, pharmacological, neuropsychological, social, behavioural, cognitive, psychotherapeutic, psycholinguistic, technological and pedagogical foundations* Provides examples of how each foundation provides insights or practical contributions to special education generally, and to specific disabilities and disorders in particular* Delivers information across all major types of disorder/disability in a single volume, creating a must-have reference for anyone involved in special education training, research or teaching