Characteristics of Nordic Research on Special Education in Preschool : A Review with Special Focus on Swedish Conditions

• The article identifies and reviews current Nordic research on special education in preschool. The research question was: What characterises Nordic research on special education in preschool between the years 2006 and 2014? The analysis that was applied was configurational and the procedure included a content analysis. The results of the present review indicate that the included studies are characterised by intimacy and depth in relation to preschool practice, with predominantly qualitative data created through interviews and with a variety of theories. Teachers’ voices dominate, while special educators, and parents’ voices are heard to some degree. Children's voices are rarely heard and then only through video recordings in which the adult interprets the child.

Nyckelord

Children in need of special support

Inclusion

Nordic

Preschool

Special education

Special educators

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