The standard work in its 6th edition! Otto Speck has updated the presentation of the biological foundations of special education. In particular, he addresses the sometimes provocative theses of neurobiology, as well as the educational significance of neural motivation systems. Not least, Speck discusses a radically conceived inclusion, which he particularly relates to the systems theory approach and the special education system. Content: Special Education – a system in transition: Splitting into separate special education fields. The scientific-theoretical dilemma. Detachment from the medicalization approach. Change in the parent-expert relationship. Polarization between professionals and clients. Variety of terms: special education, disability education, rehabilitation education. A plea for special education. Integration education. A scientific approach to a complex world.