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 foundationsProvides examples of how each foundation provides insights or practical contributions to special education generally, and to specific disabilities and disorders in particularDelivers 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